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Parker the Bear: The Bear that Shares a new Foundation partner
A partnership between Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation and Discovery Place Join Discovery Place and Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation staff for an unforgettable weekend in the mountains. Disconnect the Wiis and Blackberries and connect with nature, your family and create your own sense of place.
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Over 1000 people registered for the contest that included two nights at the luxurious Mast Farm Inn, a Porsche rental from Club Ferdinand, and a gift certificate to the fabled Mast General Store all locat ed in beautiful Valle Crucis, NC. Leroy Leiker was the lucky winner pic tured here receiving the gift packet from board member Susan Salvin (left). Contest continues in 2009. Go online today and register at brpfoundation.org. OH! And there is Parker again!
The Cub Club will support special proj
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From the Executive Director, Houck Medford
Board of Trustees Houck M. Medford, Executive Director Hobie Cawood, Chairman President Emeritus, Old Salem, Inc. Bob Shepherd, Vice Chairman Retired, Land of Sky Council Dan Donahue, Secretary – Retired, General Counsel for R.J. Reynolds Tom Hazelwood, Jr., Treasurer CPA, Dixon Hughes PLLC Pat Shore Clark – Retired, Government Affairs, R.J. Reynolds Bob Clark Cone Family Scholar, Artist, Clark Gallery Brad Daniel – President, Nouvista Health Strategy Harvey Durham – Retired, Provost Emeritus, Appalachian State University Joe Epley Retired, Epley Associates, Inc., Public Relations Frank Fary – Retired, Public & Community Relations, Cone Mills Andrew Harding Sr. Vice President, U.S. Trust/Banc of America Bob Salvin – President, Salvin Dental Company Susan Salvin – Vice President, Salvin Dental Company Anne Whisnant – Blue Ridge Parkway Historian, UNC Chapel Hill
Council of Advisors Becky Anderson – Becky Anderson Consulting W. Louis Bissette, Jr. – Partner, McGuire, Wood & Bissette, Former Mayor of Asheville, NC Paul Bonesteel – President, Bonesteel Films Jerry Burns – Editor & Publisher, The Blowing Rocket David Holt – Musician, Artist Raymond Hornak – Sr. Vice President, The Catevo Group Olson Huff, MD Mission Memorial Hospital Foundation George A. Kegley – Retired, Business Editor, Roanoke Times Bittle Porterfield, III – President, Rice Management, Inc. Gary Stewart Chairman of the Board, Woolpert, Inc.
Willa Coffey Mays – Director of Development S. Lynne Fletcher – Director of Donor Services Dr. Carolyn Ward – Project Director, Healthy Kids/Healthy Parks Liz Redding – Systems Consultant
Assuring that the natural, cultural, his toric, and scenic treasures of the Blue Ridge Parkway are protected today and into the future.
Building the next generation of Parkway stewards In North Carolina, the rate of childhood obesity has more than tripled in the last 20
We are always cheered by beginnings and this new year brings
years, with 1 in 3 children in the state considered overweight or obese. During that
the promise of a beautiful springtime along the Parkway—we look
period of time, visits to our National Parks have been decreasing.
forward to the many shades of green, the burgeoning life, and see
The Foundation is pleased to welcome to our staff Carolyn Ward, Ph.D., Project
ing people outside enjoying our unique national park. We can feel certain that these will
Director Healthy Kids Healthy Parks, who along with Ann Childress, Chief of
happen. However, we find ourselves in uncertain times in other ways. The economic out
Interpretation for the Blue Ridge Parkway and Michele Maertens, Interpretive
look is uncertain, the worldscape is dotted by conflict, and opportunity in America seems
Supervisor will integrate the Trails, Ridges, and Active, Caring Kids (TRACK) program
to be shrinking for our youth. As our new President has said, this is the time to pull
with existing programs. “Both Ann and Michele have a personal commitment to
together, to engage in community service, and make things better ourselves. WE ARE!
reaching out to children and families and TRACK will complement the great work
The Foundation is working with community partners in the greater Asheville area to
already being accomplished through Parks As Classrooms and other programs.”
address childhood obesity while building future Parkway stewards. Our board of trustees
states Carolyn. “I’m looking forward to working with them to acheive the goals we
voted to continue fully funding Parks As Classrooms providing outreach education to
share.”
over 30,000 children a year. In addition we will be funding the installation and replace ment of wayside exhibits on the Parkway, finishing and build
Carolyn Ward and daughter Virginia Photo credit – Alan Ward
ing restooms at Bass Lake and Graveyard Fields, providing
Carolyn was formerly a Professor at Humboldt State University (HSU) in north ern California for 12 years and has worked
funding for enhancement projects in our historical and cultur
as a field practitioner, a consultant, a researcher, and an instructor of interpretation. In building
al museum exhibits, and rebuilding the Rough Ridge
the interpretation program at Humboldt State University (HSU), Carolyn participated in mar
Boardwalk on the remarkable Tanawah Trail. And, looking
keting, recruitment, partnership formation, and integration of service learning as an integral
ahead with other Blue Ridge Parkway partner organizations we are planning for the 75th Anniversary of the Blue Ridge
part of building a strong curriculum and program. She has worked with local tribes, govern ment organizations including the USDA Forest Service, National and State Parks, Bureau of
Parkway in 2010 when we will have greater opportunity to
Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Service and California Department of Fish and Game.
engage people in recognizing the challenges and supporting
She has also worked with both non profit and private organizations to bring partners together
the needs of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
to accomplish a singular mission. She received the Professor of the Year Award for 2007 2008
Thank you for your loyal and continuing support through
at HSU and the Region 9 Outstanding Educator of the Year Award for 2001 from the National
gifts, proudly displaying the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Association for Interpretation. She co authored one of the primary texts in natural resource
North Carolina specialty license plates, and showing up for
interpretation titled, Conducting Meaningful Interpretation: A field guide for success.
things better. Feel proud of yourself and those who are working with you to assure that the future of the Blue Ridge Parkway remains beautiful and protected. See you on the Parkway!
National Park Service and Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation projects can now be found on Google Earth at www.brpfoundation.org/google _earth.php Requires Google Earth install.
This program made possible by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation.
Blue Ridge Parkway license plates fuel Parkway projects Your purchase of a Blue Ridge Parkway plate contributed to the $560,000+ we received from NCDMV in 2008. The Blue Ridge Parkway specialty license plate has made it possible for the
Almost too good to be true .... and you are invited!
Foundation to undertake more projects than ever before. The recent addition of the motorcycle license plates to the popular program allows for additional growth. Parkway projects
the “Naturalist Weekend” at Wildacres the first weekend of May. Then our lives became
approved for 2009 include Parks As Classrooms, exhibits at
busy with the foundation world and the first weekend of May became a magical time to
Cumberland Knob and along the Parkway, building needed rest
be everywhere else on the Parkway.
rooms and educational pavilions, and providing technical assis
Now, we are able to share both worlds, just with YOU! Phil Blumenthal asked me last
tance and project management as directed by the Park Service.
year, “Houck, why don’t we make this a partnership with two great institutions?” I said,
Thank you for purchasing and renewing your plate—it makes a
“Perfect!” And it will be. Please consider joining us at a freshly minted edition with a
lasting difference. If you live outside
new name and a new purpose – Blue Ridge Discovery. You can’t beat the price or the
NC you can purchase the unofficial
program! See you there! (Please see back cover)
RIDE license plate online at blueridgeparkwaystore.com.
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Michele Maertens with Parks As Classrooms students
our events. Together WE ARE working together to make
When my wife and I were married in 1993, it became an annual ritual for us to attend
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Top notch team to lead Healthy Kids / Healthy Parks:
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SHARE THE JOURNEY Calendar for 2009 You can find us this year at the following venues: All support Parkway stewardship. Details available at brpfoundation.org. March 6 June 6 Exhibition of Appalachian Mountain Photography Contest finalists at Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, Downtown Boone, NC. March 6 Opening Reception and voting for the “People’s Choice Award” at Turchin Center for the Visual Arts as part of the Appalachian Photography Contest with special category “Pets on the Parkway”sponsored by the Foundation. Boone NC . March 20 21 Banff Film Festival at Brevard College , 7:30 p.m. Brevard , NC .
Foundation board and National Park Service to work together to add Flat Top Manor and Moses H. Cone Memorial Park to National Register of Historic Places “The Foundation board of trustees would like to see a historic designation of this fine piece of American history” states Bob Clark, board member and advocate for National Register status for Flat Top Manor. “Appalachian State University and the Blowing Rock Historical Society will be important partners in this
March 27 28 Banff Film Festival at Appalachian State University
project. Local community leaders have shown their
April 16 18 Blue Ridge Wine Festival blueridgewinefestival.com. Blowing Rock Look for our table and sample our wine on Saturday April 18, Noon – 4 p.m. at the Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve.
support through statements, letters and resolutions for
May 1 3 Blue Ridge Discovery – Sign up today to explore nature during a fun filled weekend at famed Wildacres Retreat near Little Switzerland, NC. Details online at brpfoundation.org/discovery_weekend.php or call 336 721 0260.
interested individuals to get involved.” The National
this endeavor, and there will be opportunities for other Register process will take approximately one year to complete and will include not only the manor house, but all remaining support buildings and property associ
May 16 Tour de Floyd The 3rd annual Tour de Floyd, a scenic 63 mile long bike ride with nearly half the distance along the Blue Ridge Parkway , begins at 8:30 a.m. in Floyd, Va., tourdefloyd.com.
ated with Flat Top Manor during its historic period (1898 until 1947): the Sandy Flats School, the Carriage House, Apple Barn, and the entire estate landscape
May 18 Assault on Mt. Mitchell a 102 mile endurance race from down town Spartanburg to the top of Mt. Mitchell . assaultonmtmitchell.org.
Flat Top Manor
including orchards, carriage road system, lakes, mead
June 6 National Trails Day An easy but highly entertaining hike led by John and Joan Dickson to the Art Loeb marker on Black Balsam Knob near graveyard Fields. Reservations are required because space is limited. Reserve at wcmays@brpfoundation.org or 336 721 0260.
ows, and gardens. This will not be a typical National Register Nomination due to the size of Flat Top Manor, its designation as a Federal property, and the scope of the evaluation. NC Preservation President Myrick Howard stated that “Flat Top Manor and its land scape are both architecturally and historically significant and it is surprising that the prop
June 13 Rough Ridge Hike Approximately 4 mile hike celebrating National Trails Day in Blowing Rock Area led by Judy and Bill Watson. Space limited. Reservations are required because space is limited. Reserve at wcmays@brpfoundation.org or 336 721 0260.
erty wasn’t placed on the register many years ago.” According to the State Historic
June 3 Ken Burns Film “ America ’s Best Idea” Screening, Asheville, NC . Diane Wortham Theater.
the last major turn of the century manor house in the state that is not yet listed, and
Preservation Office’s Senior Architectural Historian Michael Southern “Flat Top Manor is
June 18 21 Tarheel MINI Motoring Club drive from Cherokee to Waynesboro , VA blueridgeparkwaytour.org or tarheelminis.org
until it is, it seems to me there is an empty space on the state’s National Register ros
June 28 31 Cruisin’ the Blues Motorcycle Ride cruisintheblues.blueridgecruisers.com
ter”. Once added to this roster of historic places Flat Top Manor will officially be recog
August 8 – Chateau Morrisette Winery Black Dog Jazz and Wine Festival Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Benefit A wonderful place to spend the day, sample Parkway ‘Journey’ wines, and toe tap the afternoon away. Milepost 171.5 near Meadows of Dan, VA. Thedogs.com
nized as historically significant and protected. The Foundation will fund several projects in 2009 for the Moses Cone Estate:
September 12 Mast General Store Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Day 10% of purchases fund the Foundation’s Parkway projects. Please plan to visit and shop at a Mast General Store in Asheville, Boone, Hendersonville, ValleCrucis, or Waynesville NC. Or shop online at mastgeneralstore.com that Saturday. Shoppers generated over $12,000 for the Foundation in 2008. Help us exceed that in 2009! Mark your calendar for holiday shopping.
Oral history collection Historically congruent replacement of window treatments at Flat Top Manor
Maintenance of carriage trails (annually) Fund Historical Register application Complete restrooms at Bass Lake
Voices of ParkertheBear.org If you have visited ParkertheBear.org you probably have heard the
October 2 4 Full Moon Photography Tour with Kevin Adams Kevin is an acclaimed writer, photographer, and teacher who will inspire you in addition to honing your photography skill in preparation for full autumn splendor. Two nights at wonderful Wildacres Retreat near Little Switzerland add up to make this an unforgettable opportunity. Space is limited to 15 participants. To reserve wcmays@brpfoundation.org or 336 721 0260.
site. Noah Loftin Williams pictured here with his two sisters Anna (l)
November 7 Shut In Ridge Trail Run www.shutinridgerun.com
and Martha made the website come alive. Ten year old Noah has acted
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The Bass Lake Trail on the Moses Cone Estate is one of the most popular walking trails
voices of children and Parker. Our thanks to the Williams family of Lewisville, NC who have volunteered time and talent to record for the
with the West Side Civic Theater in Seussical and The King and I.
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SHARE THE JOURNEY James Coman, a mountain of a man, North Carolina ’s 2008 Conservationist of the Year, and an ardent defend er of the Blue Ridge Parkway recently passed away. Full story in Foundation’s James Coman, III, founding executive director of the Blue Ridge Rural Land Trust. Photo credit: Miles Tager.
executive director weblog:
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2008 Honors Blue Ridge Parkway Steve Marmie Price Lake, Julian Price Memorial Park Moses H. Cone Memorial Park Steven Suchecki Our Grandchildren Peggy Beaver Kristen Anderson ina Anderson George Armfield, Jr Joe and Sharon Helsabeck Susan Arrandell and Abie Harris, Edwin and Alexander Kate Kelley Charlotte and C.W. Arrandell Kate Kelley Max Barnhardt Joe and Sharon Helsabeck Sophie Baskin Jean Baskin Jack and Eleanor Benbow Family Joseph J. Benbow Robert Bennett William and Adeen Myers Carolyn Bennett William and Adeen Myers John C. Bernhardt, Jr. Alex Bernhardt, Sr. Kevin Blackwell Oscar and Jackie Blackwell Blowing Rock Mr. and Mrs. Jim Tanner Andrew Rice Blumenthal High School Grad Dorothy and Clyde Collins Martha Bogle Houck and K.B. Medford Jack and Pat Bradshaw Sam and Andrea Honeycutt David and Libby Broadhurst David and Anne Haynes John T Carr Larry and Cristina Ammons Jon and Colleen Carson and Family Kate Kelley Pat Shore Clark Earl and Geneva Waldin Kelly Y. Cline Gwendolyn York Mark Coble Starr Coble Dayton and Catherine Cole Harvey Durham
336.721.0260
Vision BeQuest: Leave a Legacy Making a difference beyond your lifetime Should you decide you would like to support a legacy of beauty by donating to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation with a gift from your estate, you can deliv er the following language to your attorney. If you would like to discuss a poten tial gift with Foundation staff call Willa Coffey Mays at 336 721 0260. Official bequest language “ I, (name), of (address), give, devise and bequeath to the blue Ridge Parkway Foundation (an amount, percentage of your estate, or descrip tion of specific property) to be used for (you can name a specific part of the Parkway or specific program or just say in general support of the mis sion of Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation to protect the natural, historic, and scenic qualities of the Blue Ridge Parkway).
John and Jane Collins Benjamin Johnson Cone Manor Park – “A Friend of Etta Cone” Tim and ancy Hanley Doug and Barbara Crisp Joe and Sharon Helsabeck Graham and Anne Denton, Jr. James Brannon Ginnie Easter Joanna Easter Larry Elliott Joe and Sharon Helsabeck Corey Ellis Stephen Lindsay Joe S. Epley Meredith McGinnis Katie and Sam Favre David and Janis Fite Bryan and Wendy Frady Bill and Judy Scurry Ronald Franklin Mildred Guthrie GOD William De Araujo Lee Gossett Darla Gossett Ann Grimmer Elizabeth Morrow Claire and Grace Hames James and Martha Dayvault Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hardy Kathy Hardy Daniel Mason Hefner Dan and Phyllis Hefner Adam and Jake Herbison David and Janis Fite Dunbar Helsley Joe and Sharon Helsabeck Sarah, Mike and Lauren Hennessy Kate Kelley Scott Herman Steve and Katheryn Harlan I. B. Holley, Jr. Anne and David Whisnant Sand and Andrea Honeycutt Pat Bradshaw Joe Jacobs, III Jo and Sharon Helsabeck Dr. Harley Jolley Charlton L. Davis John and Beverly Hough G. C. Jones Kevin and Cindy Reavis Kim and Ryan Kelley, Tyler and Elizabeth Kate Kelley
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Louise Kidd James and Rachel Smith John W. Mason Patricia Johnson Anna and Matthew Mayberry Kate Kelley Richard and Martha Mayberry and Chatham Kate Kelley Ronald O. Mays Alexis Richards Stanley and Linda Meares Merry Christmas and much love! Gaynor and Marilee Collester Dr. Houck Medford Mary Guynn Brandt and Martha Deal Lisa Adams Mount Emory Bass Bill Noah Joe and Sharon Helsabeck Conrad Oswalt Harvey Durham Sharon Parkes Peake Emory Bass Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Pierson Hubert and Pamela Sears Phil and Kim Polaski Tom and LeDayne Polaski Gary and Betty Powell Vicki Troutman Mrs. Erika Prager Dianne and Ken Prager Michael and Vicky Pratt Jim Scott and Sharon Applegate Dennis and Marcia Quinn Harvey Durham Flora Redmon Raper Tom Redmon Amy Renfranz Charles A. Miller Jim Shannonhouse Patricia Carter Pearl T. Shirey Gary and Cynthia Gross Mrs. Carol Smith Keith Wood Esther Stadler Happy 93rd Birthday! Doris Stadler Dennis Stanfield Cindy Reavis John S. Stevens Patricia Johnson Ila Taylor Raymond Taylor
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Dawn Trammel and Wade Mallard Kate Kelley John and Robin Trammel Kate Kelley Vicki Troutman Gary and Betty Powell Martha Y. Troxler Gwendolyn York Mary Tucker Gary and Betty Powell Chester and Beverly Webb Barbara Wright Robert B. Whisnant Patricia Whisnant Kathryn Virginia Williamson Gerald and Janice Whisenhunt Mr. and Mrs. Terry Wise John and Kelley Merritt Ada Worley Scott Montgomery and Pam Hollifield “Merry Christmas Grandmommy!” Greg, Joy, Riley and Cooper Sandifer Bill Young Anita enderson
2008 Memorials Frank and Mary Kathryn Allen Pat Allen Dallas F. Amos Jack and Donna Musser Mr. Warren Austin Mrs. Warren (Iris) Austin Jack and Eleanor Benbow Family Joseph Benbow Vicki B. Bolin Harry and Billie Hicklin William Edward Boorman Jonathan Bennett Co-Workers Bill Brandon Lynn Smith-Lovin and Miller McPherson R. Getty Browning Harriet Davant C.J. Bryan Mark and Linda Bryan Michael Burkill Larry and Penny Howard William M. Claytor David and Sally Withers Mike Cummins Jay and Sherri Leazer Boleyn Dale C. Kenney Dale Ben Davis Jack and Tricia Bettman
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R e m e m be ri n g f ri e n d s a n d f a m i l y, h o no r i n g v e r y s p e ci a l p e o p l e , w i t h a g i f t o f b e a u t y an d g r a c e i n s u p p o r t o f t h e B l u e R i d g e P ar k w a y .
Mrs. Hazel Jarvis Mathis, pictured here at her loom, died at age 93 on October 16, 2008. Hazel was co manager of Brinegar Cabin until 1986 when she retired. Walter Burke Davis, Jr. Judy Davis Nancy Dowse Edmund Dowse Duchess Barbara Sinclair Frank & Veda Eason Ray and Betty Eason Parks Easter Joanna Easter Merlin Eggen Mary Eggen Glenn O. Ervin, Sr. Cory and Mary Meness Numa L. Everhard, Jr. Laura Bodenheimer Beck Elizabeth Finley Elizabeth Stahl Gladys Fox Scott White Walt Green Elizabeth Green Mr. and Mrs. James K. Gregg Kirk Wagner Mark Harris Betsy Harris Warren Hobbs Dewey Hobbs Frances Shore Hobson Pat Shore Clark Mildred Helms Isenhower Staff of Dr. Mike Catanese Mike and Libby Catanese James and Raelynn Herron Estate of Mildred Helms Isenhower Joe and ancy Jarrett
John C. Hatcher Biltmore Dental Group Cindy and Bobby Candler Tom and Susan Knowles Sidney Martin, Jr. Jud and Linda Treat Clarissa Vandenburg Patsy and Edward Penuel Dr. Jeffrey Jack Elaine Jack Kelsey, Bud, and Hootch “My dogs who used to walk the trails wit me.” Janet Crawford Justin Kates Mr. and Mrs. Ed Flanagan Glenn & Gertrude Killon James Thanner Pat and Chuck Kniffin Jane Kniffin Jeannine C. Liutkus Cynthia Liutkus Virginia Loveland Gary and Sherri Loveland Louise Mayberry Kate Kelley William McDonald J. Tracy and Barbara Wilkerson Jake Medford Sarah and Ronnie Davis Mr. and Mrs. Albert Messer Virgil and Patsy Messer Bonnie and Clyde Moody Kenneth and Pamela Moody Leroy Morrison Robert and Anne Thomas James J. Murphy, III Wendie Cousins Tena Nanney Sarah and Ronnie Davis Fay Neithamer Pat Shore Clark Mr. Ron Noble Ben and Kaye Yarborough Gene Parker Houck and K.B. Medford David Edward “Ted” Perkins Tom Cridlebaugh Mr. and Mrs. Carson Cox Ken and Judy ewman John Haigler Gerald “Jerry” Porento Mary Porento Carol Dunn Reed Pat Shore Clark
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Joe and Faye Windsor Mike and Sheila Windsor, Jan Windsor & S. Lynne Fletcher Mary Marsh Bland Worley, Sr. David and Patricia Burke Greg, Joy, Riley, and Cooper Sandifer Thomas E. Yelverton Dr. Andrew and Marilyn Price Franklin A. Zirkle, Sr. Martha Zirkle
2009 Honors Jonathan and Emily Cox Harry & Eunice Heilig S. Lynne Fletcher Becky & Ed Anderson Nancy Scott Fuller Scott & Monica Fuller Willa Coffey Mays Becky & Ed Anderson Houck and K.B. Medford Brad & Marcy Daniel Becky & Ed Anderson Don Mikush Jr. Brad & Marcy Daniel
2009 Memorials William Boorman Susan Moore Joe Clawson Mariann Clawson Moses & Bertha Cone Eric Wilsnack Robert Lee Doughton Janice Stafford Mildred Helms Isenhower Keith Kathryn Dedmond Martha Nye Donald & Cynthia Broome Marie Sanders Appalachian State University, Office of Academic Affairs
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SHARE THE JOURNEY James Coman, a mountain of a man, North Carolina ’s 2008 Conservationist of the Year, and an ardent defend er of the Blue Ridge Parkway recently passed away. Full story in Foundation’s James Coman, III, founding executive director of the Blue Ridge Rural Land Trust. Photo credit: Miles Tager.
executive director weblog:
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2008 Honors Blue Ridge Parkway Steve Marmie Price Lake, Julian Price Memorial Park Moses H. Cone Memorial Park Steven Suchecki Our Grandchildren Peggy Beaver Kristen Anderson ina Anderson George Armfield, Jr Joe and Sharon Helsabeck Susan Arrandell and Abie Harris, Edwin and Alexander Kate Kelley Charlotte and C.W. Arrandell Kate Kelley Max Barnhardt Joe and Sharon Helsabeck Sophie Baskin Jean Baskin Jack and Eleanor Benbow Family Joseph J. Benbow Robert Bennett William and Adeen Myers Carolyn Bennett William and Adeen Myers John C. Bernhardt, Jr. Alex Bernhardt, Sr. Kevin Blackwell Oscar and Jackie Blackwell Blowing Rock Mr. and Mrs. Jim Tanner Andrew Rice Blumenthal High School Grad Dorothy and Clyde Collins Martha Bogle Houck and K.B. Medford Jack and Pat Bradshaw Sam and Andrea Honeycutt David and Libby Broadhurst David and Anne Haynes John T Carr Larry and Cristina Ammons Jon and Colleen Carson and Family Kate Kelley Pat Shore Clark Earl and Geneva Waldin Kelly Y. Cline Gwendolyn York Mark Coble Starr Coble Dayton and Catherine Cole Harvey Durham
336.721.0260
Vision BeQuest: Leave a Legacy Making a difference beyond your lifetime Should you decide you would like to support a legacy of beauty by donating to the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation with a gift from your estate, you can deliv er the following language to your attorney. If you would like to discuss a poten tial gift with Foundation staff call Willa Coffey Mays at 336 721 0260. Official bequest language “ I, (name), of (address), give, devise and bequeath to the blue Ridge Parkway Foundation (an amount, percentage of your estate, or descrip tion of specific property) to be used for (you can name a specific part of the Parkway or specific program or just say in general support of the mis sion of Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation to protect the natural, historic, and scenic qualities of the Blue Ridge Parkway).
John and Jane Collins Benjamin Johnson Cone Manor Park – “A Friend of Etta Cone” Tim and ancy Hanley Doug and Barbara Crisp Joe and Sharon Helsabeck Graham and Anne Denton, Jr. James Brannon Ginnie Easter Joanna Easter Larry Elliott Joe and Sharon Helsabeck Corey Ellis Stephen Lindsay Joe S. Epley Meredith McGinnis Katie and Sam Favre David and Janis Fite Bryan and Wendy Frady Bill and Judy Scurry Ronald Franklin Mildred Guthrie GOD William De Araujo Lee Gossett Darla Gossett Ann Grimmer Elizabeth Morrow Claire and Grace Hames James and Martha Dayvault Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hardy Kathy Hardy Daniel Mason Hefner Dan and Phyllis Hefner Adam and Jake Herbison David and Janis Fite Dunbar Helsley Joe and Sharon Helsabeck Sarah, Mike and Lauren Hennessy Kate Kelley Scott Herman Steve and Katheryn Harlan I. B. Holley, Jr. Anne and David Whisnant Sand and Andrea Honeycutt Pat Bradshaw Joe Jacobs, III Jo and Sharon Helsabeck Dr. Harley Jolley Charlton L. Davis John and Beverly Hough G. C. Jones Kevin and Cindy Reavis Kim and Ryan Kelley, Tyler and Elizabeth Kate Kelley
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Louise Kidd James and Rachel Smith John W. Mason Patricia Johnson Anna and Matthew Mayberry Kate Kelley Richard and Martha Mayberry and Chatham Kate Kelley Ronald O. Mays Alexis Richards Stanley and Linda Meares Merry Christmas and much love! Gaynor and Marilee Collester Dr. Houck Medford Mary Guynn Brandt and Martha Deal Lisa Adams Mount Emory Bass Bill Noah Joe and Sharon Helsabeck Conrad Oswalt Harvey Durham Sharon Parkes Peake Emory Bass Mr. and Mrs. A.J. Pierson Hubert and Pamela Sears Phil and Kim Polaski Tom and LeDayne Polaski Gary and Betty Powell Vicki Troutman Mrs. Erika Prager Dianne and Ken Prager Michael and Vicky Pratt Jim Scott and Sharon Applegate Dennis and Marcia Quinn Harvey Durham Flora Redmon Raper Tom Redmon Amy Renfranz Charles A. Miller Jim Shannonhouse Patricia Carter Pearl T. Shirey Gary and Cynthia Gross Mrs. Carol Smith Keith Wood Esther Stadler Happy 93rd Birthday! Doris Stadler Dennis Stanfield Cindy Reavis John S. Stevens Patricia Johnson Ila Taylor Raymond Taylor
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2008 Memorials Frank and Mary Kathryn Allen Pat Allen Dallas F. Amos Jack and Donna Musser Mr. Warren Austin Mrs. Warren (Iris) Austin Jack and Eleanor Benbow Family Joseph Benbow Vicki B. Bolin Harry and Billie Hicklin William Edward Boorman Jonathan Bennett Co-Workers Bill Brandon Lynn Smith-Lovin and Miller McPherson R. Getty Browning Harriet Davant C.J. Bryan Mark and Linda Bryan Michael Burkill Larry and Penny Howard William M. Claytor David and Sally Withers Mike Cummins Jay and Sherri Leazer Boleyn Dale C. Kenney Dale Ben Davis Jack and Tricia Bettman
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R e m e m be ri n g f ri e n d s a n d f a m i l y, h o no r i n g v e r y s p e ci a l p e o p l e , w i t h a g i f t o f b e a u t y an d g r a c e i n s u p p o r t o f t h e B l u e R i d g e P ar k w a y .
Mrs. Hazel Jarvis Mathis, pictured here at her loom, died at age 93 on October 16, 2008. Hazel was co manager of Brinegar Cabin until 1986 when she retired. Walter Burke Davis, Jr. Judy Davis Nancy Dowse Edmund Dowse Duchess Barbara Sinclair Frank & Veda Eason Ray and Betty Eason Parks Easter Joanna Easter Merlin Eggen Mary Eggen Glenn O. Ervin, Sr. Cory and Mary Meness Numa L. Everhard, Jr. Laura Bodenheimer Beck Elizabeth Finley Elizabeth Stahl Gladys Fox Scott White Walt Green Elizabeth Green Mr. and Mrs. James K. Gregg Kirk Wagner Mark Harris Betsy Harris Warren Hobbs Dewey Hobbs Frances Shore Hobson Pat Shore Clark Mildred Helms Isenhower Staff of Dr. Mike Catanese Mike and Libby Catanese James and Raelynn Herron Estate of Mildred Helms Isenhower Joe and ancy Jarrett
John C. Hatcher Biltmore Dental Group Cindy and Bobby Candler Tom and Susan Knowles Sidney Martin, Jr. Jud and Linda Treat Clarissa Vandenburg Patsy and Edward Penuel Dr. Jeffrey Jack Elaine Jack Kelsey, Bud, and Hootch “My dogs who used to walk the trails wit me.” Janet Crawford Justin Kates Mr. and Mrs. Ed Flanagan Glenn & Gertrude Killon James Thanner Pat and Chuck Kniffin Jane Kniffin Jeannine C. Liutkus Cynthia Liutkus Virginia Loveland Gary and Sherri Loveland Louise Mayberry Kate Kelley William McDonald J. Tracy and Barbara Wilkerson Jake Medford Sarah and Ronnie Davis Mr. and Mrs. Albert Messer Virgil and Patsy Messer Bonnie and Clyde Moody Kenneth and Pamela Moody Leroy Morrison Robert and Anne Thomas James J. Murphy, III Wendie Cousins Tena Nanney Sarah and Ronnie Davis Fay Neithamer Pat Shore Clark Mr. Ron Noble Ben and Kaye Yarborough Gene Parker Houck and K.B. Medford David Edward “Ted” Perkins Tom Cridlebaugh Mr. and Mrs. Carson Cox Ken and Judy ewman John Haigler Gerald “Jerry” Porento Mary Porento Carol Dunn Reed Pat Shore Clark
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2009 Honors Jonathan and Emily Cox Harry & Eunice Heilig S. Lynne Fletcher Becky & Ed Anderson Nancy Scott Fuller Scott & Monica Fuller Willa Coffey Mays Becky & Ed Anderson Houck and K.B. Medford Brad & Marcy Daniel Becky & Ed Anderson Don Mikush Jr. Brad & Marcy Daniel
2009 Memorials William Boorman Susan Moore Joe Clawson Mariann Clawson Moses & Bertha Cone Eric Wilsnack Robert Lee Doughton Janice Stafford Mildred Helms Isenhower Keith Kathryn Dedmond Martha Nye Donald & Cynthia Broome Marie Sanders Appalachian State University, Office of Academic Affairs
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SHARE THE JOURNEY Calendar for 2009 You can find us this year at the following venues: All support Parkway stewardship. Details available at brpfoundation.org. March 6 June 6 Exhibition of Appalachian Mountain Photography Contest finalists at Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, Downtown Boone, NC. March 6 Opening Reception and voting for the “People’s Choice Award” at Turchin Center for the Visual Arts as part of the Appalachian Photography Contest with special category “Pets on the Parkway”sponsored by the Foundation. Boone NC . March 20 21 Banff Film Festival at Brevard College , 7:30 p.m. Brevard , NC .
Foundation board and National Park Service to work together to add Flat Top Manor and Moses H. Cone Memorial Park to National Register of Historic Places “The Foundation board of trustees would like to see a historic designation of this fine piece of American history” states Bob Clark, board member and advocate for National Register status for Flat Top Manor. “Appalachian State University and the Blowing Rock Historical Society will be important partners in this
March 27 28 Banff Film Festival at Appalachian State University
project. Local community leaders have shown their
April 16 18 Blue Ridge Wine Festival blueridgewinefestival.com. Blowing Rock Look for our table and sample our wine on Saturday April 18, Noon – 4 p.m. at the Blowing Rock Equestrian Preserve.
support through statements, letters and resolutions for
May 1 3 Blue Ridge Discovery – Sign up today to explore nature during a fun filled weekend at famed Wildacres Retreat near Little Switzerland, NC. Details online at brpfoundation.org/discovery_weekend.php or call 336 721 0260.
interested individuals to get involved.” The National
this endeavor, and there will be opportunities for other Register process will take approximately one year to complete and will include not only the manor house, but all remaining support buildings and property associ
May 16 Tour de Floyd The 3rd annual Tour de Floyd, a scenic 63 mile long bike ride with nearly half the distance along the Blue Ridge Parkway , begins at 8:30 a.m. in Floyd, Va., tourdefloyd.com.
ated with Flat Top Manor during its historic period (1898 until 1947): the Sandy Flats School, the Carriage House, Apple Barn, and the entire estate landscape
May 18 Assault on Mt. Mitchell a 102 mile endurance race from down town Spartanburg to the top of Mt. Mitchell . assaultonmtmitchell.org.
Flat Top Manor
including orchards, carriage road system, lakes, mead
June 6 National Trails Day An easy but highly entertaining hike led by John and Joan Dickson to the Art Loeb marker on Black Balsam Knob near graveyard Fields. Reservations are required because space is limited. Reserve at wcmays@brpfoundation.org or 336 721 0260.
ows, and gardens. This will not be a typical National Register Nomination due to the size of Flat Top Manor, its designation as a Federal property, and the scope of the evaluation. NC Preservation President Myrick Howard stated that “Flat Top Manor and its land scape are both architecturally and historically significant and it is surprising that the prop
June 13 Rough Ridge Hike Approximately 4 mile hike celebrating National Trails Day in Blowing Rock Area led by Judy and Bill Watson. Space limited. Reservations are required because space is limited. Reserve at wcmays@brpfoundation.org or 336 721 0260.
erty wasn’t placed on the register many years ago.” According to the State Historic
June 3 Ken Burns Film “ America ’s Best Idea” Screening, Asheville, NC . Diane Wortham Theater.
the last major turn of the century manor house in the state that is not yet listed, and
Preservation Office’s Senior Architectural Historian Michael Southern “Flat Top Manor is
June 18 21 Tarheel MINI Motoring Club drive from Cherokee to Waynesboro , VA blueridgeparkwaytour.org or tarheelminis.org
until it is, it seems to me there is an empty space on the state’s National Register ros
June 28 31 Cruisin’ the Blues Motorcycle Ride cruisintheblues.blueridgecruisers.com
ter”. Once added to this roster of historic places Flat Top Manor will officially be recog
August 8 – Chateau Morrisette Winery Black Dog Jazz and Wine Festival Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Benefit A wonderful place to spend the day, sample Parkway ‘Journey’ wines, and toe tap the afternoon away. Milepost 171.5 near Meadows of Dan, VA. Thedogs.com
nized as historically significant and protected. The Foundation will fund several projects in 2009 for the Moses Cone Estate:
September 12 Mast General Store Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Day 10% of purchases fund the Foundation’s Parkway projects. Please plan to visit and shop at a Mast General Store in Asheville, Boone, Hendersonville, ValleCrucis, or Waynesville NC. Or shop online at mastgeneralstore.com that Saturday. Shoppers generated over $12,000 for the Foundation in 2008. Help us exceed that in 2009! Mark your calendar for holiday shopping.
Oral history collection Historically congruent replacement of window treatments at Flat Top Manor
Maintenance of carriage trails (annually) Fund Historical Register application Complete restrooms at Bass Lake
Voices of ParkertheBear.org If you have visited ParkertheBear.org you probably have heard the
October 2 4 Full Moon Photography Tour with Kevin Adams Kevin is an acclaimed writer, photographer, and teacher who will inspire you in addition to honing your photography skill in preparation for full autumn splendor. Two nights at wonderful Wildacres Retreat near Little Switzerland add up to make this an unforgettable opportunity. Space is limited to 15 participants. To reserve wcmays@brpfoundation.org or 336 721 0260.
site. Noah Loftin Williams pictured here with his two sisters Anna (l)
November 7 Shut In Ridge Trail Run www.shutinridgerun.com
and Martha made the website come alive. Ten year old Noah has acted
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voices of children and Parker. Our thanks to the Williams family of Lewisville, NC who have volunteered time and talent to record for the
with the West Side Civic Theater in Seussical and The King and I.
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SHARE THE JOURNEY Board & Staff
From the Executive Director, Houck Medford
Board of Trustees Houck M. Medford, Executive Director Hobie Cawood, Chairman President Emeritus, Old Salem, Inc. Bob Shepherd, Vice Chairman Retired, Land of Sky Council Dan Donahue, Secretary – Retired, General Counsel for R.J. Reynolds Tom Hazelwood, Jr., Treasurer CPA, Dixon Hughes PLLC Pat Shore Clark – Retired, Government Affairs, R.J. Reynolds Bob Clark Cone Family Scholar, Artist, Clark Gallery Brad Daniel – President, Nouvista Health Strategy Harvey Durham – Retired, Provost Emeritus, Appalachian State University Joe Epley Retired, Epley Associates, Inc., Public Relations Frank Fary – Retired, Public & Community Relations, Cone Mills Andrew Harding Sr. Vice President, U.S. Trust/Banc of America Bob Salvin – President, Salvin Dental Company Susan Salvin – Vice President, Salvin Dental Company Anne Whisnant – Blue Ridge Parkway Historian, UNC Chapel Hill
Council of Advisors Becky Anderson – Becky Anderson Consulting W. Louis Bissette, Jr. – Partner, McGuire, Wood & Bissette, Former Mayor of Asheville, NC Paul Bonesteel – President, Bonesteel Films Jerry Burns – Editor & Publisher, The Blowing Rocket David Holt – Musician, Artist Raymond Hornak – Sr. Vice President, The Catevo Group Olson Huff, MD Mission Memorial Hospital Foundation George A. Kegley – Retired, Business Editor, Roanoke Times Bittle Porterfield, III – President, Rice Management, Inc. Gary Stewart Chairman of the Board, Woolpert, Inc.
Willa Coffey Mays – Director of Development S. Lynne Fletcher – Director of Donor Services Dr. Carolyn Ward – Project Director, Healthy Kids/Healthy Parks Liz Redding – Systems Consultant
Assuring that the natural, cultural, his toric, and scenic treasures of the Blue Ridge Parkway are protected today and into the future.
Building the next generation of Parkway stewards In North Carolina, the rate of childhood obesity has more than tripled in the last 20
We are always cheered by beginnings and this new year brings
years, with 1 in 3 children in the state considered overweight or obese. During that
the promise of a beautiful springtime along the Parkway—we look
period of time, visits to our National Parks have been decreasing.
forward to the many shades of green, the burgeoning life, and see
The Foundation is pleased to welcome to our staff Carolyn Ward, Ph.D., Project
ing people outside enjoying our unique national park. We can feel certain that these will
Director Healthy Kids Healthy Parks, who along with Ann Childress, Chief of
happen. However, we find ourselves in uncertain times in other ways. The economic out
Interpretation for the Blue Ridge Parkway and Michele Maertens, Interpretive
look is uncertain, the worldscape is dotted by conflict, and opportunity in America seems
Supervisor will integrate the Trails, Ridges, and Active, Caring Kids (TRACK) program
to be shrinking for our youth. As our new President has said, this is the time to pull
with existing programs. “Both Ann and Michele have a personal commitment to
together, to engage in community service, and make things better ourselves. WE ARE!
reaching out to children and families and TRACK will complement the great work
The Foundation is working with community partners in the greater Asheville area to
already being accomplished through Parks As Classrooms and other programs.”
address childhood obesity while building future Parkway stewards. Our board of trustees
states Carolyn. “I’m looking forward to working with them to acheive the goals we
voted to continue fully funding Parks As Classrooms providing outreach education to
share.”
over 30,000 children a year. In addition we will be funding the installation and replace ment of wayside exhibits on the Parkway, finishing and build
Carolyn Ward and daughter Virginia Photo credit – Alan Ward
ing restooms at Bass Lake and Graveyard Fields, providing
Carolyn was formerly a Professor at Humboldt State University (HSU) in north ern California for 12 years and has worked
funding for enhancement projects in our historical and cultur
as a field practitioner, a consultant, a researcher, and an instructor of interpretation. In building
al museum exhibits, and rebuilding the Rough Ridge
the interpretation program at Humboldt State University (HSU), Carolyn participated in mar
Boardwalk on the remarkable Tanawah Trail. And, looking
keting, recruitment, partnership formation, and integration of service learning as an integral
ahead with other Blue Ridge Parkway partner organizations we are planning for the 75th Anniversary of the Blue Ridge
part of building a strong curriculum and program. She has worked with local tribes, govern ment organizations including the USDA Forest Service, National and State Parks, Bureau of
Parkway in 2010 when we will have greater opportunity to
Land Management, Fish and Wildlife Service and California Department of Fish and Game.
engage people in recognizing the challenges and supporting
She has also worked with both non profit and private organizations to bring partners together
the needs of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
to accomplish a singular mission. She received the Professor of the Year Award for 2007 2008
Thank you for your loyal and continuing support through
at HSU and the Region 9 Outstanding Educator of the Year Award for 2001 from the National
gifts, proudly displaying the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation
Association for Interpretation. She co authored one of the primary texts in natural resource
North Carolina specialty license plates, and showing up for
interpretation titled, Conducting Meaningful Interpretation: A field guide for success.
things better. Feel proud of yourself and those who are working with you to assure that the future of the Blue Ridge Parkway remains beautiful and protected. See you on the Parkway!
National Park Service and Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation projects can now be found on Google Earth at www.brpfoundation.org/google _earth.php Requires Google Earth install.
This program made possible by the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation.
Blue Ridge Parkway license plates fuel Parkway projects Your purchase of a Blue Ridge Parkway plate contributed to the $560,000+ we received from NCDMV in 2008. The Blue Ridge Parkway specialty license plate has made it possible for the
Almost too good to be true .... and you are invited!
Foundation to undertake more projects than ever before. The recent addition of the motorcycle license plates to the popular program allows for additional growth. Parkway projects
the “Naturalist Weekend” at Wildacres the first weekend of May. Then our lives became
approved for 2009 include Parks As Classrooms, exhibits at
busy with the foundation world and the first weekend of May became a magical time to
Cumberland Knob and along the Parkway, building needed rest
be everywhere else on the Parkway.
rooms and educational pavilions, and providing technical assis
Now, we are able to share both worlds, just with YOU! Phil Blumenthal asked me last
tance and project management as directed by the Park Service.
year, “Houck, why don’t we make this a partnership with two great institutions?” I said,
Thank you for purchasing and renewing your plate—it makes a
“Perfect!” And it will be. Please consider joining us at a freshly minted edition with a
lasting difference. If you live outside
new name and a new purpose – Blue Ridge Discovery. You can’t beat the price or the
NC you can purchase the unofficial
program! See you there! (Please see back cover)
RIDE license plate online at blueridgeparkwaystore.com.
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Michele Maertens with Parks As Classrooms students
our events. Together WE ARE working together to make
When my wife and I were married in 1993, it became an annual ritual for us to attend
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Blue Ridge Discovery Weekend
Parker the Bear: The Bear that Shares a new Foundation partner
A partnership between Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation and Discovery Place Join Discovery Place and Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation staff for an unforgettable weekend in the mountains. Disconnect the Wiis and Blackberries and connect with nature, your family and create your own sense of place.
No experience is necessary but curiosity is a must; programs include:
Participants will stay in the award-winning, exclusive Wildacres resort nestled among 1400 acres at an elevation of 3,300 feet atop Pompey’s Knob.
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(or adults) can fill with change and later
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send to the Foundation for projects on the
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Parkway. And, because today’s children
reminder that our national park is a very
spend an average of 6.5 hours a day with
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special place that deserves our love and
electronic media, Parker has a fun website
protection. The Blue Ridge Parkway
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dren and adults in sharing the journey.
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Parker is the “Bear that Shares�. He is not
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Over 1000 people registered for the contest that included two nights at the luxurious Mast Farm Inn, a Porsche rental from Club Ferdinand, and a gift certificate to the fabled Mast General Store all locat ed in beautiful Valle Crucis, NC. Leroy Leiker was the lucky winner pic tured here receiving the gift packet from board member Susan Salvin (left). Contest continues in 2009. Go online today and register at brpfoundation.org. OH! And there is Parker again!
The Cub Club will support special proj
In side:
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