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Volume I, Issue 10 - October 2013

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A Vision to Behold Lake Lure Flowering Bridge

The Lure of The Lake Don’t Forget Your Camera!

From Kindergarten to College Educational Choices Abound Walk This Way Keeping Our Kids Safe

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FEATURED ARTICLES

Awards, Choices, Questions and Celebrations

RUTHERFORD y a d y r e ev Publication Acknowledgements: Editor:

Everette Murray

Contributing Editor: Joy Mabry

Freelance Editor: Jill W. Miracle

Art Director: Reid Price

Web Director: Everette Murray

Contributing Photographers: Mike Lumpkin, Lake Lure Flowering Bridge Town of Lake Lure Trinity Staff Michael Gavin, Isothermal Community College

Staff Photographer: Everette Murray

Contributing Writers:

Michael Gavin, Isothermal Community College Roger Hollifield, Rutherford County Fire Marshall Jill W. Miracle, Freelance Editor Charlene Proctor, Safe Kids Rutherford County Chris Braund and Valerie Hoffman, Town of Lake Lure Jeff Ziegler, Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication. However, the publisher cannot assume responsibility for errors or omissions. No part of this book may be reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission. Copyright ©2013.

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It’s all about education.

ICC receives an award for excellent value and exceptional learning opportunities for area students.

RCS and the McNair Foundation collaborate on a College Day Fair for high school juniors and seniors.

Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy teaches that “Why” is central to active thinking and Trinity Christian School celebrates 40 years.

A Bridge To Beauty

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A group of extraordinary Friends started with a vision and created a destination more beautiful than they imagined possible. Residents and visitors alike stop and smell the roses, and dozens of other plants and flowers, on the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge.

Is it art or is it nature?

Keeping Our Kids Safe

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Walk This Way teaches children to become safe pedestrians. Read about the partnership between Safe Kids and FedEx at a local elementary school.

Find tips for teen drivers and learn to practice caution on the most dangerous night of the year for our kids.

It’s Electric!

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Fountain Electric runs three generations deep, with expertise in residential, commercial and industrial services.

The Chamber Spotlight features this company that can claim 67 years of service to Rutherford County and surrounding areas.

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Everyday Chatter

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live in a small town. Chances are, if you are reading our magazine, you do as well.

Rutherford County is made up of small towns. Some fourteen to twenty-one of them, depending on whether you think being incorporated or unincorporated matters, and if you argue that a township or community is the same as a town. But we can all agree that we live in a place that earned her name, good or bad, “SMALL TOWN” friendly. And we are. Both. Small town and friendly.

While I was pondering over what to Chatter about for October, I kept hearing references to living small towns. First, I heard from several of my girlfriends this month, my tried and true sorority sisters from college. We grew up in small communities scattered across the southeast. When we graduated, we all sought out the glitz of the Atlantas and Charlottes and Denvers of the world, and decades later we all found ourselves living in small towns. Why? Probably the same reasons that you did.

Secondly, I had the opportunity to sit in on September’s Leadership Rutherford class.

There were presentations from several community leaders regarding the strengths and weaknesses of Rutherford County. The Class of 2014 was asked to describe home.

The result was a list of people factors like opportunities to interact with those who teach their children, the availability of quality health care and effective public safety and a climate of charity and volunteerism. Natural factors like easy travel to work, vast natural resources and opportunities for recreation were high on the list.

Speakers offered official demographics, opinions, economics and history lessons to show how much the “small town” designation influences the lives we lead and the challenges we face. They talked candidly about the problems and opportunities.

The challenges aren’t easy ones. Direction and hard work will have to come from people who are linked together by family history, geography, employment, tradition, places of worship and recreation. That’s the definition of a small town. In a community like this, we have the opportunity and the responsibility to be passionate and creative about resolving our problems and each person has a part to play. We count on one another for solutions.

We are one community made up of small towns. We love our big open spaces and access to water and fresh air. It is sheer joy to see friends at the soccer field. We hug and help each other at fund-raisers for schools and our pets and our and women and our arts.

We rally for our teams at Friday night football, and we consider it a privilege to sit quietly at memorial services and in ICU waiting rooms. We wave our flags for celebrations that honor our individual towns and our country. We know our heroes personally.

We buy wrapping paper and candy bars and cookies and fruit from the neighborhood children, and we are rewarded when our dreaded turn rolls around. We know the actors on our stages and the artists that created the pieces we choose for our homes. We are bound together by the places and people that we live and love.

I know why all of my girlfriends have landed in small towns. We found where we belong.

We know our neighbors, and we love them anyway. We have chosen our places, and yes ma’am. We think we will just stay.

CONTENTS Everyday Chatter ...2

SHOPPING, EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT Smith’s Drugs…3 Calendar of Events…4

OUR COMMUNITY

Lake Lure, Chimney Rock Village and the Hickory Nut Gorge...6

EDUCATION

College Day...8 Isothermal Named Among Top Community Colleges in US…9 The Classical Curriculum: An Introduction Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy: A Challenge Foundation Academy...12

SPOTLIGHT

A Vision to Behold…14

COMMUNITY SAFETY

Walk This Way...16 Kitchen Fire Safety Tips…19

HEALTH & WELLNESS Hardin’s Drug...22

RUTHERFORD COUNTY CHAMBER It’s A New Day ...23

Jill Ware Miracle, Freelance Editor jmiracle@rutherfordeveryday.com Everette Murray, Editor emurray@rutherfordeveryday.com 828-429-4855 Follow us on @rutherfordevery

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On The Cover: The Lake Lure Flowering Bridge will celebrate a grand opening in October. Photography by: Mike Lumpkin

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October 16-18 $5 Jewelry and Accessories Sale Rutherford Regional Medical Center October 17 7:00 PM Carolina Gospel Association Triumphant Quartet RS Central High School October 18 7:00 PM Music at the Mills Crooked Pine

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Calendar of Events October 18 7:30 PM RS Central Homecoming October 18 6:00 PM Singles Dinner Club Ages 45+ Ryan’s October 19 10:00 AM Shop and Play Saturday Downtown Rutherfordton October 19 10:00 – 3:00 PM Christmas In October Small Business Expo National Guard Armory 890 Withrow Road, Spindale October 19 10:00 – 7:00 PM Lake Lure Arts and Crafts Festival Flowering Bridge Grand Opening Festival Continues Sunday 10:00 – 4:00 PM October 19-26 Week of Caring A partnership between United Way of Rutherford County And Rutherford Housing Partnership A community work day to assist others.

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October 21 4:00 – 5:00 PM Every Monday Freedom From Smoking Cancer Resource Center Rutherford Regional Call 245-4596 to Register October 24 10:00 – 12:00 Noon Rutherford Regional Goes Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Day Screenings, Door Prizes, Pampering Services Norris Biggs Conference Room Call 245-4596 for information October 25 7:30 PM East Rutherford Homecoming Game October 25 7:00 PM Music at the Mills Bluegrass Music October 27 8:30 AM Shutterbugs Nature Photography Workshop Chimney Rock State Park October 28 10:00 and 12:00 Noon Theatre for Young Audiences Skippyjon Jones Grades K-3 The Foundation at ICC October 31 4:00 - 6:00 PM Trick–or–Treat and Sidewalk Sale Downtown Forest City October 31 4:00 – 6:00 PM Trick-or-Treat Downtown Rutherfordton

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Our Community

Lake Lure, Chimney Rock Village and the Hickory Nut Gorge A great place to visit; an incredible place to live.

By Chris Braund, Lake Lure Town Manager

The declarations accompanying this article are a statement of the brand image and experience that the Town of Lake Lure and Chimney Rock Village are partnering to cultivate and promote. For communities that depend on tourism and are also attractive to potential new residents, branding is more important than ever. Our society is mobile and information surrounds us. Where to vacation? Where to retire? Where to start a new business? Where to raise a family? Lake Lure, Chimney Rock Village, the Rutherford County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) and the area Chambers of Commerce are all working together, more closely than ever, to ensure that the answers to these questions are clearly: HERE! We use the brand statement in conjunction with visual queues in our advertising and promotional materials. The logos, colors and fonts work together to reinforce the connectedness of our communities (the bridge) and the scenic outdoors (the mountains and the lake). In addition to promotion, our communities are also hard at work improving our offerings to fulfill our promise of an unforgettable visitor experience and an unmatched quality of life.

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The Lake Lure Classical Academy, now serving grades K-10, provides not only a local public school, but a rigorous, college preparatory program with an emphasis on character education.

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The Flowering Bridge has transformed an abandoned piece of highway history into a beautiful destination that connects our towns and provides a gateway into the rest of Rutherford County.

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The town and the TDA have partnered to renovate and expand the welcome center, which now truly showcases the incredible assets and hospitality to be found throughout the county and region.

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The town marina has been improved and tripled in size, providing even more opportunities for boaters in the region to maintain a ready-to-go fishing, skiing or touring adventure.

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Our park system continues to expand, from Morse Park to the Donald Ross trail system across from Ingles. Coming at the end of 2013 will be Buffalo Creek Park, 5 new miles of hiking and mountain biking trails that will, in future phases, connect to the State Park.

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The town’s historic, public 9-hole golf course has been restored and offers a classic style of play for all ages.

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Housing developments are recovering from the recession and building is occurring in places like Firefly Cove, Blue Heron Point and The Highlands.

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Chimney Rock Village has added The Gathering Place, an amphitheater with a panoramic view of Chimney Rock and Hickory Nut Falls, as well as a summer concert series.

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Lake Lure is working together with Rutherford County, Rutherfordton, Spindale and Forest City to explore the feasibility of interconnecting our sewer systems to reduce costs, reduce environmental impacts and expand sewer availability in the county.

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In the future, Lake Lure intends to enhance the area near the beach, historic Inn and Arcade Building to more fully realize the vision of the 1920s for a vibrant main street and town center. A key component will be the addition of a new eastern entrance to the State Park from the Lake Lure town center.

If you haven’t been to Chimney Rock and Lake Lure lately, come on over and see all that’s going on. Take a pontoon boat tour, play a round of golf, enjoy the changing of the leaves or the rejuvenating effect of a walk in the woods.

We are a town born of a grand vision in an era where lofty dreams led to bold plans. Influenced by the lake and mountain resorts of Europe, we were envisioned as a sanctuary for serenity and relaxation.

We have evolved into a place where generations come to reconnect and newcomers discover a retreat from the rigors of day-to-day life.

We are a village built with a deep pioneering spirit to enchant visitors.

We are here to delight the young and the young at heart.

We are a place that hearkens to a simpler time where the laughter of a child, a friendly smile, and the warmth of a small town captivate our guests.

We are the best of all that is Western North Carolina, a setting of unrivaled beauty. Our backdrop is a cathedral of mountain cliffs and our forefront is a rushing river and a serene lake.

We are a place where romance and charm converge with a storied history in a stunning setting.

We are a place for outdoor adventures, a hike in the woods, a bike ride, a climb on a sheer rock face, a day on the water fishing, boating, or kayaking.

We are a place of relaxing inns, charming shops, a stroll on the river—a place to pause, reflect, and be inspired.

A place of art, craft, and music and a place of learning.

We are a place where guests become residents and those who choose life here wish to move not with the ticking of a clock but with the rhythm of the seasons.

Connections here run deep and hold fast.

We invite you to experience this amazing place as our welcomed guest or as our future neighbor.

We are Lake Lure, We are Chimney Rock Village.

Lofty views, deep history.

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Education

College Day

Choosing the right college or university is one of the most important decisions students will make as they complete high school. Rutherford County Schools (RCS) and the McNair Foundation help high school juniors and seniors from across the school district make informed decisions about their college destinations by offering them a chance to meet face-to-face with representatives and enrollment officials representing a wide variety of postsecondary institutions.

Last month, a College Day Fair held on the campus of Isothermal Community College connected RCS juniors and seniors from Chase High School, East Rutherford High School, R-S Central High School, Rutherford Early College High School, Rutherford Opportunity Center in addition to students from Isothermal Community College to representatives of more than 70 colleges and universities.

In anticipation of the College Day Fair, the McNair Foundation provided students numerous resources to help them make the most of their time during meetings and conversations with college officials. Included among those resources were research tools that students used to identify and evaluate colleges and universities of greatest interest to them. Students narrowed their lists of prospective colleges using a check sheet that helped them identify and define the qualities and characteristics of colleges of greatest value and appeal to them. Additional resources helped students to examine and evaluate specific courses of study and degree options in order to identify those best aligned to their own interests and goals. Additionally, students captured key questions for college officials in preparation for their discussions. Questions like, What makes your college unique? and How accessible are faculty members outside of class?

helped students determine those qualities that set some colleges apart from others.

East Rutherford High School junior Cragan Hardin said that attending the College Day Fair was very beneficial to her college preparations. “It’s a good opportunity for me to figure out where I want to go. At this point I don’t know, and this will give me a chance to get a better idea of where I might want to attend,” she said.

In previous years, College Day Fairs were individually held at each of the county’s high schools. This year, though, school officials decided to hold a districtwide event that all high school juniors and seniors attended on the same day. This new approach was a tremendous success and attracted recruiters from colleges and universities that have not previously attended school-level fairs.

“It’s an efficient way for us to come face to face with many students at one time. We have a constant flow of interested candidates, which is not only a better use of time, but saves money as well,” observed University of Alabama recruiter Amanda Dworsky.

For students and recruiters alike, the College Day Fair offers a unique benefit -- the opportunity to personalize the college planning experience. By moving beyond published materials, college websites, and formal applications, the College Day Fair gave students and recruiters alike an opportunity to meet, ask and answer questions, share experiences, set goals, and begin to form relationships that will last for a lifetime. The fair is a collaborative effort between RCS and Isothermal Community College.

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Isothermal named among top community colleges in U.S.

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Rutherford County Schools

By Michael Gavin

SPINDALE (Aug. 27, 2013) – Isothermal Community College was named the 17th best community college in the United States in this year’s Washington Monthly rankings.

The rankings are based on Isothermal’s performance in the Community College Survey of Student Engagement (CCSSE) and U.S. Department of Education measures of student retention and completion.

“The Washington Monthly ranking underscores the fact that Isothermal Community College offers excellent value and exceptional learning opportunities for the people of Rutherford and Polk counties,” said Walter Dalton, the college’s president.

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The rankings measure community college performance in eight areas: active and collaborative learning; student effort; academic challenge; student-faculty interaction; support for learning; first-year retention rate; three-year graduation/retention rate; and credentials awarded per 100 FTE students.

Washington Monthy has published its rankings since 2005. According to the publication, the ranking system was designed “to embody the American higher education compact at the institutional level. Instead of lauding colleges for closing their doors to all but an elite few, we give high marks to institutions that enroll low-income students, help them graduate, and don’t charge them an arm and a leg to attend. Universities that bring in research dollars are rewarded by our standards, as are those whose undergraduates go on to earn PhDs. And we recognize institutions that are committed to public service, both in the way they teach and in encouraging students to enter service-focused careers.”

The ranking list for national universities in the “Best Bang for the Buck” category included University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill at No. 3 and North Carolina State University at No. 4 with East Carolina University closely following at No. 11.

“We are thrilled at being included in such fine company,” said Dr. Kimberly Gold, vice president of Academic and Student Services and Institutional Assessment. “The credit goes to our fine employees who are dedicated to improving life through learning and our wonderful students who recognize that commitment and dedicate themselves to success.

“We look forward to continuing to find new ways to serve the community with affordable educational opportunities,” said Dalton. “This ranking shows Isothermal is truly a place that provides a foundation for success.”

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Education

The Classical Curriculum: An Introduction Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy: A Challenge Foundation Academy

By Jeff Ziegler

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“Why?” It’s a question we first asked as a child, and a question we’ll continue to ask until our dying breath.

At times, we ask “Why?” about the things we sense: Why is the grass green? Why does the moon change its shape? Why is that music so beautiful?

At times, we ask “Why?” about words: Why are his words so persuasive? Why are her words so haunting?

At times, we ask “Why?” about choices: Why is that action just, or unjust? Why do some behaviors lead to happiness, and others to misery?

And at times, we ask “Why?” about the fundamental questions of life: Why am I here? Why is there evil? Why must I suffer?

“Why?” This three-letter word has been at the heart of classical education since Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle walked the streets of Athens twenty-four hundred years ago. It is the central question of science, politics, ethics, and philosophy; it is the question at the heart of active thinking.

The task of a classical academy is to prepare students for a lifetime of active thinking that will manifest itself not only in the classroom, but also in citizenship, in the workplace, in the home.

For some two thousand years, the three skills of grammar, logic, and rhetoric –the three liberal arts of the trivium – have been seen as the foundation of a lifetime of active thinking. Dorothy Sayers, in the 1947 essay upon which Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy’s charter is based, calls these three liberal arts “the lost tools of learning.”

Grammar, of course, entails analyzing sentences, but classical grammar means something more: it means reading as well as understanding and interpreting what we read. Classical grammar, then, embraces literature as well as what we typically think of when we say the word “grammar.”

At Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, we understand “grammar” as something even broader. Ms. Sayers uses the word “grammar” to describe both the building blocks of language and the building blocks of all the academic areas. History, according to Sayers, has its own grammar, a grammar of persons and dates and places that need to be memorized. Math, too, has its own grammar of formulas. Science, art, and music have their own “grammars” as well.

How fitting, then, that since its inception Thomas Jefferson’s grammar school has used the Core Knowledge Sequence. Students who follow the Core Knowledge Sequence become thoroughly grounded in the basics – the “grammar” – of English and history, of mathematics and science, of music and the visual arts.

The Core Knowledge Sequence thus lays a solid foundation for more advanced studies in grammar. Because, as Sayers puts it, “the best grounding for education is the Latin grammar,” we require all of our high school students to take Latin for two years.

Core Knowledge is also a perfect stepping stone to the other arts of the trivium. Logic, which we all use every day, and which all of our high school students study for two years, allows us to use our reason without error or unnecessary difficulty, thus helping us to think on our own two feet, to recognize contradictions, and in the end to come to a deeper knowledge of the truth of things. Rhetoric, which all of our high school students study for

oric, the more clearly they will express themselves in writing and in speech.

These are skills they will use every day as students, as workers, as citizens, and as human beings. A strong foundation in speaking, writing, reading, thinking, and communicating is a strong foundation for a lifetime of active thinking, of seeking answers to the question that Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle asked so long ago: “Why?”

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one year, is the art of elegant, persuasive written and oral expression. The capstone of our curriculum is the senior rhetoric thesis, in which students speak publicly and at length on a subject of personal interest.

The trivium is not foreign to our students’ everyday lives. The stronger our students’ foundation is in classical grammar, the more coherent their sentences will be, and the more they will come to understand what they read. The stronger their foundation is in grammar as we understand it at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy – that is, a thorough knowledge of the basics in all the subjects – the better prepared they will be for college and the workplace. The stronger their foundation is in logic, the more clearly they will think. The stronger their foundation is in rhet-

Jeff Ziegler teaches Latin and Great Books and serves as academic dean at Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy: A Challenge Foundation Academy – a free public school in Rutherford County.

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SpotLight

A Vision to Behold

By Jill Miracle

It wasn’t difficult to find volunteers who wanted to talk about the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge. The Friends have lots to say and a very good reason to share their story. The Friends of the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge have created a stunning beautification project that reflects exactly what can be accomplished when an extraordinary group of dedicated volunteers focus their talents and their hard work on a common purpose.

Their story starts with the 2011 completion of new bridge to carry traffic from Lake Lure to Chimney Rock State Park, two of the most popular tourist attractions in North Carolina. When the new bridge was completed, the NC Department of Transportation decommissioned the historic 1925 Rocky Broad Bridge and set aside funds to demolish the picturesque three-arch structure, just a few yards downstream. Reverend Bill Miller, the original visionary behind the project, appealed to the state to grant those funds to the Town of Lake Lure for preservation and enhancement of the bridge. Those funds have been multiplied and magnified by innumerable volunteer hours of careful planning, fundraising and backbreaking physical labors of love. Lake Lure can now boast that it has one of two flowering bridges in the country.

Today, the Lake Lure Flowering Bridge is a scenic footpath providing visitors a place for quiet meditation or relaxation. Others come to study fragrant herbs and medicinal plants. Still others plan their visits to explore countless of species of native plants and the insects and birds that feast and frolic upon the blooms. Groups gather for guided tours and local and Garden photos courtesy of Mike Lumpkin

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vacationing walkers and runners share the passageways with wildlife in the early morning light. Sightseers enjoy breathtaking views of the famous Chimney Rock on one side and the spectacular mountains and peaceful waters of Lake Lure on the other.

The LLFB is flanked on either end by entryways featuring brick pavers and a variety of trees and plants. A respected landscape architecture firm was engaged to design the infrastructure and planting pattern for the gardens. Volunteers and master gardeners followed the plan to build raised beds and a meandering curved walkway across the bridge. Local contractors donated their time and labor and artisans generously gave their handcrafted treasures and creations to enhance the thoroughfare. A lovingly restored lamppost from the original Lake Lure School illuminates the East entry. Handmade bark and wood cases explain each section of the bridge.

The East Garden of LLFB is carefully planned to focus on native North Carolina and Southeastern plants. A creek bed and a split-rail fence depict the beauty of the Hickory Nut Gorge and celebrate our rural roots. The first garden includes quadrants of culinary, medicinal, fragrant and ornamental herbs.

Lake Lure Classical Academy is honored in the second section of the garden. Their students chose a wetland habitat to display their school colors. Their mascot, the regal Raptor, rules the roost. The fragrances from the third

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garden emanate from the rich flowers, although you might imagine they are held inside the giant perfume bottle tipped on her side. North Carolina Wildflowers of the Year are included in moist and dry habitats shared by local wildlife and birds.

One section features whimsical plants and garden art. The next areas houses exotic tropical species, growing happily alongside a butterfly paradise and varieties of roses and Victorian trellises. The Prairie Garden invites visitors back to the Wild, Wild West. Gnomes and fairies bid goodbye – at least for now.

Reviews on the Bridge’s Facebook page and the travel journals left at the bridge tell the story best. Entries such as “Don’t miss this during your vacation”, “Don’t forget your camera” and “I can’t believe someone went to all this effort for the joy of others” speak well of the impact on those who travel the pathway.

Friends who told their stories about LLFB enthusiastically recognized Rev. Bill Miller for sharing the initial vision with the group and superintendents Charlie Yelton and Chuck Watkins for their attention to detail. They also credited volunteers who created the gardens and those who maintain the space on a daily basis. It is, indeed, a community effort, born of a heart for beauty and a desire to add even more beauty to the Gorge. And their work isn’t finished. The Friends dream of continuing the pathway further into Chimney Rock and fully developing the West Gardens.

Visit www.lakelurefloweringbridge.com to learn more about the project, or to volunteer your help. Financial support for the non-profit organization is also welcomed so that the gardens will enhance the Hickory Nut Gorge area for generations to come.

Lake Lure Flowering Bridge has welcomed visitors since April, but a Grand Opening and dedication celebration is planned for Saturday, October 19. The ceremony will include official remarks, tours of the gardens, a scavenger hunt for children, music and refreshments. The event is open to the public. Good advice? Don’t miss this, and don’t forget your camera!

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Community Safety

By Charlene Proctor

WALK THIS WAY

Growing up in Florida many years ago, sidewalks, crosswalks, walking and biking to school, and safety patrols at school were the norm. Today, most of our children have not had the pleasure of experiencing this. It is only seen on television or in the movies.

However, we are all pedestrians at one time or another, and safety is always going to be important.

According to Safe Kids Worldwide, each year, nearly 500 child pedestrians are killed in the United States. In 2010 alone, more than 21,000 children were treated in hospital emergency rooms for pedestrian-related injuries. With Halloween approaching, which is one of the most dangerous nights of the year for child pedestrians, this is the perfect time to discuss pedestrian safety, which also includes encouraging drivers to be alert. Over a recent five-year period, on average, twice as many child pedestrians have been killed on Halloween as have been killed on average throughout the rest of the year.

Safe Kids Worldwide partnered with FedEx 13 years ago to implement Walk This Way to raise awareness to pedestrian safety. What started out as a small program in three pilot cities, has now become a thriving partnership of “over 10,000 FedEx volunteers and over two million people” who have “participated in the Safe Kids Walk This Way program.” A day has now been set aside each October to celebrate International Walk to School Day. In 2012, over 250,000 children, parents, faculty, staff, and community leaders around the nation participated in International Walk To School Day. Safe Kids Rutherford County and Rutherfordton Elementary School have partnered with Safe Kids Worldwide and FedEx for the past 3 years to raise awareness about pedestrian safety.

ing laps in the school loop before school begins. This is always exciting, as the sun is rising while the students are walking. The walk will be lead by the Rutherfordton Fire Department and Rutherford County Sheriff ’s Department. Students will then have the opportunity to check out the FedEx truck, which is probably the cleanest and most organized truck ever seen. After receiving their reflective bracelet from the FedEx sponsor, students join in a school assembly. Rutherfordton Mayor Jimmy Dancy will sign the proclamation, poster contest winners will be announced, and Safe Kids Rutherford County volunteers will educate students.

Even though most students in Rutherford County arrive to school by riding a bus or being dropped off by parents or caregivers, there are still safety challenges they face traveling back and forth to school and at home. Here are some tips for children of all ages-including teens: Cross the street at the corner or at a crosswalk if there is one, and obey all traffic signals. Most injuries happen mid-block or someplace other than intersections.

Walk on a sidewalk. If there is no sidewalk, walk on the left side of the street, facing oncoming traffic.

Walk with an adult until you are at least 10 years old. It is sometimes hard for children to judge speed and distance of vehicles until age 10.

Only cross in front of a school bus when the driver says it is safe.

Do not cross behind the bus or where the driver can’t see you.

International Walk to School Day will take place Wednesday, October 9th at Rutherfordton Elementary School. This year we have a special treat for the children. Our FedEx representative, Danny Holliday, has arranged for the FedEx race car to be on display at the start of school. This is the car that Denny Hamlin drives. In addition, Safe Kids Rutherford County and FedEx will sponsor a poster contest the week prior, walk with students, provide reflective bracelets, and educate students about pedestrian safety. With the help of Karen Gray, physical education teacher at Rutherfordton Elementary, and volunteers, the day will begin with everyone walkRe

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Hold an adult’s hand when you cross the street. Look left, right and left again before you cross and keep looking both ways until you reach the other side.

If you walk when it is dark, wear light-colored clothing or clothing with reflective material so drivers can see you. A flashlight is also a good idea.

If a toy or pet goes out into the street, ask an adult for help getting it back.

When you are outside playing, play in a backyard or playground away from the street or parking lots.

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Special message for teens: Put down devices such as cell phones, ear buds, headphones, tablets or games, so you are not distracted when crossing a street.

For headphones, pull them down or turn off the volume before crossing the street.

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If using a cell phone, stop walking and find a safe area to talk.

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Be aware of others who may be distracted. Speak up when you see someone who is in danger.

Set a good example!

What about drivers? Safe Kids Worldwide offers the following suggestions: •

When driving, be especially alert in residential neighborhoods and school zones and be on the lookout for bikers,

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walkers, or runners who may be distracted or may step into the street unexpectedly.

Give pedestrians the right of way and look both ways when making a turn to help spot any bikers, walkers or runners who may not be immediately visible.

Put cell phones and other distractions in the back seat or out of sight until your final destination.

Enter and exit driveways and alleys slowly and carefully.

Set a good example!

Charlene Proctor has been an board officer and volunteer for Safe Kids Rutherford County since 2001. She was awarded Outstanding Member of the Year for Safe Kids North Carolina in 2007. She is currently the Physician Liaison at Rutherford Regional Health System.

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By Roger Hollifield, Rutherford County Fire Marshal

Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries. Fire Prevention Week, October 6-12, 2013 highlights the most common place where fires start in the home and reinforces how to prevent kitchen fires.

Here are some tips to keep you and your family safe.

1. Don’t leave the kitchen. Most kitchen fires start from people leaving food on the stove unattended. Make sure to turn off the stove when you are through cooking.

2. Keep combustibles such as towel and oven mitts away from burners and keep cooking areas clean and uncluttered.

3. Avoid loose fitting clothing like house coats while cooking as they can be easily ignited. If your clothes catch fire, remember to STOP, DROP and ROLL.

4. Keep a fire extinguisher in or near your kitchen and know how to use it. In most cases, a properly used fire extinguisher can suppress small fires limiting damage.

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Kitchen Fire Safety Tips

5. Install and maintain smoke detectors on every floor of your house and outside all bedrooms.

Test them once a month and change the batteries annually or if the smoke detector “chirps.”

6. Plan your escape by drawing a floor plan of your home showing two ways out of every room.

Identify a meeting place and make sure that once you are out, stay out.

Stay safe and remember when it comes to fire “When in Doubt, Get Out and Stay Out.”

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Chamber of Commerce FROM THE CHAMBER DIRECTOR ................

THE FUTURE IS BUILT BY WHAT WE DO TODAY

Chamber Content From the Chamber Director...23 Meet Our New Members..24 Business After Hours Trinity Christian School...24 Ribbon Cutting: Carolina Trust Bank...25 Ribbon Cutting: Dr. Kenneth L. Turner, OD GRAND OPENING...25 Lunch & Learn with Congressman Patrick McHenry...25 Business Seminar: TD Bank...26 “Timber Ridge”...26 Spotlight on: Fountain Electric..27 Spotlight on: Hospice of Ruherford County...27 Chamber Board of Directors ...28

REVERSE RAFFLE Tickets Are Available Now! December 6th, 7:00 pm The Foundation Performing Arts Center Call the Chamber office at 828-287-3090

Have you ever wondered what Rutherford County will look like five years from now?

I suppose we could get a varied assortment of answers.

I believe it is extremely important for us to note the progress that is being made County wide; from Ellenboro to Lake Lure, visions are becoming realities. We have new construction all across the County which is building the foundation of sustainable growth for years to come. Our municipalities are working together to enhance our future.

Business owners are proceeding to grow their businesses even in the face of the challenges of a stagnant economy.

Our Educational community continues to provide the very best education for our students in spite of cuts and barriers with a determination that equips our future leaders with the very best education. All of these entities have one goal: “to enhance the quality of life of our citizens”. Many of these activities go unnoticed and we may think they are insignificant; however their daily commitment to excellence is the very foundation for the future of our County.

The opportunities we have are plentiful; we just have to keep a passion for what we are doing and a belief that it can be achieved. Think of all the changes we have witnessed in the last 50 years. The internet, cell phones, miracles in medicine, space travel and so much more have made our lives far different than any of us could ever imagine. None of these things could have taken place without the passion and belief of the individuals; working on a daily basis to make it happen. We need to believe that what we do today does enhance the future of our County.

So, we who are sometimes afraid of the future or feel reluctant to embrace change may want to remember; it was an individual or team that brought us cell phones, internet, miracles in medicine and so much more. People just like you made this possible; they decided to embrace change as a first priority; not as a last resort. Change will occur whether we want it or not. If we only accept change as a last resort; we never receive the full benefits that could be ours. What you do on a daily basis determines the quality of life that is yours to claim. Some will always see the glass as half empty; others half full. We have more to do with our future than we may want to admit. Today’s decisions determines tomorrows outcomes; let’s commit to building a great Rutherford County through our daily efforts.

Clark Poole

Design & Layout: Reid Price

Staff Photographer: Everette Murray

Contributing Writers: Rita Burch Deneen Cook Clark Poole

WE WANT TO SPOTLIGHT YOU! The Chamber will be glad to spotlight your business. Here is how it works: You supply us an article about your business; its history, the services you provide, your location and hours of operation. Submit the article of 350 words and your logo to info@rutherfordcoc.com and we will spotlight you.

Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce

162 N. Main Street Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Phone: 828.287.3090 Fax: 828-287-0799 info@rutherfordcoc.com www.rutherfordcoc.com

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MEET OUR NEW MEMBERS A-1 Rutherford Locksmith and Pawn 901 Railroad Avenue Spindale, N.C. Phone 828-287-1022

Forest City Investment Club FCI Mini Warehouses Forest City, N.C. Phone 828-245-0684

Diamondback Tactical. LLLP 207 Oakland Road Spindale, N.C.

Storehouse Pantry 2274 74 Hwy By-pass Forest City, N.C. Phone 828-980-2654

Rutherford Outdoor Coalition Rutherfordton, N.C. Phone 828-447-1590

Fatman Plumbing and Drain Cleaning 156 East Mountain Street Rutherfordton, N.C. Phone 828-288-3000

Thieman Manufacturing Technologies 531 Webb Road Ellenboro, N.C. Phone 828-453-1866

We are proud to introduce these businesses as our newest members in the Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce. Our mission is to serve our membership in promoting the prosperity of our citizens. We welcome any business that would like to become a part of our mission; call the Chamber office at 828-287-3090 or email us at info@rutherfordcoc.com

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BUSINESS AFTER HOURS: Trinity Christian School Shining For 40 Years On August 28th, one of our Chamber members enjoyed a Kick-Off Celebration of 40 years. The students led in the Pledge of Allegiance, the National Anthem and Prayer.

The 8th grade class gave a summary of the adventures over the years of Trinity Christian School. Of course we had refreshments and Fellowship. It was a joy to see the enthusiasm of the students and the commitment of the faculty and staff. You will want to mark your calendar for April 12th; they will have the big celebration on that date and you are invited. It has been said; a picture is worth a thousand words: once again, I believe that saying has truth.

It is truly amazing when a long time supporter of Rutherford County gets to celebrate moving into a new home. We got to participate in a great Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting with Carolina Trust Bank. A large group of supporters and friends celebrated this event; however those of you who had to leave early missed out on some great hot dogs and desserts.

Please take time to go by and see their beautiful new offices and experience a committed staff that wants to serve their customers need. To Melissa Cantrell, Debbie Peace, Wanda Earley and Theresa Mauney; thanks for having us!

LUNCH & LEARN with Congressman Patrick McHenry

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RIBBON CUTTING: Carolina Trust Bank

Carolina Trust Bank 142 N. Watkins Drive Forest City, N.C. (828) -245-2262

RIBBON CUTTING : Dr. Kenneth L. Turner, OD GRAND OPENING Grand Openings/Ribbon Cuttings can produce some interesting stories. Once again, a very interesting story was told. An attendee of the Grand Opening shared the fact that Dr. Turner prescribed the first pair of glasses for her 48 years ago. (We don’t think she’s still wearing that same pair) Dr. Turner seems to be excited about his continuing practice and the mentoring he has done with those that are entering his field due to his influence. Dr. Turner and family called the food refreshments; actually most of us called it a lunch.

Dr. Turner’s office is located at 569 South Broadway street, Forest City. You may call Mary Redford at 828-245-7600 for an appointment. Their office hours are Monday thru Friday: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. Dr. Turner offers comprehensive eye exams for contact lenses and glasses. They accept most insurance coverage and carry the latest fashion eye wear.

The Chamber sponsored Lunch & Learn with Congressman McHenry was well attended at Hickory Log Family Restaurant in Spindale. Congressman McHenry gave us a synopsis of pending legislation and the effect could have on our District.

During the question & answer session, we discussed Foreign policy, Budget review, Tax reform, the Affordable Health Care Law and the complexities of all those issues. We appreciate the opportunity to discuss, face to face the issues that we know will affect our lives and our congressman’s willingness to participate. As always, we thank all those who were able to participate and Hickory Log Family Restaurant for hosting our event.

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Call United Way at 286-3929 for more information.

GET CONNECTED Today!

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BUSINESS SEMINAR

TD Bank and the Chamber sponsored a series “Business Principles” during the month of September. Our participants discussed the following topics: • Business Plan Basics • Small Business Foundations • Are you making money or losing your shirt • Analyzing your competition Our participants were engaged in solutions and challenges faced in an ever changing economy. All of us came away with a more complete understanding of the steps we need to adopt in making our businesses more profitable. Our thanks to TD Bank for leading our workshops and thanks to our participants for committing four weeks of their time. We want to especially thank Nichole Dubs, manager, of TD Bank, Rutherfordton and Nick Iosu, small business relationship manager, of TD Bank.

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“TIMBER RIDGE”

A ground breaking was conducted on Friday, July 12th for a 50 unit apartment community, serving seniors 55 and older. The apartment community is located at the intersection of Sims Street and Railroad Avenue in Spindale. Two nonprofit organizations joined forces to bring affordable housing to Spindale; the Wesley Community Development Corporation, and the Affordable Housing Group of North Carolina, Inc. The Wesley Community Development Corporation has been building affordable housing since 2002 as a nonprofit outreach ministry of the Western North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church. The objective is to build quality homes that are affordable, energy efficient and can be economically maintained. The Affordable Housing Group of North Carolina, Inc. (TAHG) has been working actively since 1966. Upon completion of Timber Ridge, TAHG will have a total of 875 apartments.

Timber Ridge is scheduled to open in the spring of 2014. The apartments will be a mix of one and two bedroom duplexes designed by Tise Kiester Architects. The funding for this project was made possible through the efforts of several agencies; The North Carolina Housing Finance Agency, Community Affordable Housing Equity Corporation and TD Bank. TD Bank will serve as the investor to make available the needed equity to fund construction.

Charles Fredrick, Market President for TD Bank in North Carolina, stated their effort supports one of the four pillars-one of which is affordable housing-to strengthen our local areas.

For leasing information regarding Timber Ridge contact: Excel Property Management- 919-878-0522, Ext 223

By Deneen Cook

Fountain Electric Services was established in 1946 by the Woodrow Fountain family. Today, Fountain Electric is owned and operated by the third generation of Fountains. While much has changed over the past 67 years, we still maintain the same values and integrity on which the company was founded. Through the years Fountain Electric Services has grown to provide residential, commercial and Industrial services to Rutherford and surrounding counties. Even though we service many lines of business, we will always maintain our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

Our residential services include whole-house rewiring, surge suppression, receptacles, ceiling fans, outdoor lighting, service upgrades, back-up generators, accent lighting and motion detectors.

Our residential team is staffed with individuals that are reputable and dependable. You can feel safe when they enter your home and be assured that our goal is 100% customer satisfaction. Additionally, as part of any regular service call we will include our free 18 point electrical inspection. Don’t forget to ask about our service and preventative maintenance agreement as well.

you on some of the benefits you may receive for replacing those fixtures this year. We can also assist you with energy audits and other energy saving solutions.

Fountain Electric Services also provides a comprehensive array of industrial services. A few of those services include maintenance, turnkey installations, controls and equipment wiring, design engineering, and process control. Additional services include high voltage distribution, power distribution, lighting, and low voltage communications. Fountain Electric can assist in planning your projects and shutdowns to minimize production loss. We hope you will consider us for your next project.

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Spotlight on: Fountain Electric

Fountain Electric is located at 244 Callahan Koon Road, Spindale, NC 28160. Our hours of operation are from 8:00am until 5:00pm Monday through Friday. We also have on-call service 24/7 for emergency situations.

Please visit our website at www.fountainelectric.com or call us at 828-286-2524.

As part of our commercial line we provide services for outdoor lighting, signs, indoor lighting solutions, specialty lighting, back-up generators, ups backup and solar power. We have an experienced team that can work with you during your planning phase. Recent legislation changes regarding lighting systems will have an impact on many buildings that have older fluorescent light fixtures. T12 lamps have been discontinued and were phased out during 2012. If your building utilizes T12 lamps, please give us a call and we will update

Spotlight on: Hospice of Rutherford County

By Rita Burch

About Hospice Originally a medieval word for a place of shelter for travelers on a difficult journey, hospice has become synonymous with a program of compassionate care for those completing life’s journey. Hospice promotes the formation of a caring environment by using a team approach to promote the physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing of the critically ill and their families.

Hospice of Rutherford County Hospice of Rutherford County opened its doors for the first time in 1982. Since then, our organization has experienced tremendous growth. We originated in a small office located at the Rutherford Senior Center and now have grown into the Hospice of Rutherford County campus which is located at 374 Hudlow Road in Forest City, NC. We serve around 150 patients daily and have even expanded into McDowell County. Our continued goal is to support and care for terminally ill individuals and their families, so they can be comfortable, both physically and emotionally. We also offer palliative care for individuals that don’t qualify for hospice care, but need assistance with pain management.

Our Mission Statement Hospice and Palliative Care of Rutherford County strives to provide state-of-the-art, compassionate care for those affected by serious illness, grief and loss.

Call us today with any questions regarding hospice or palliative care at 828-245-0095

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Chamber of Commerce Officers

Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce Mission Statement

Jason Harrill

Helping to create and maintain a healthy business environment which will enhance prosperity and improve the quality of life in Rutherford County

President Barbara Keever First Vice President Jim Bishop

CHAMBER STAFF

Vice President Dan Thomas

Rutherford County

Clark Poole Director

Secretary/Treasurer

Chamber of Commerce 162 N. Main Street Rutherfordton, NC 28139 Phone: 828.287.3090 Fax: 828-287-0799 info@rutherfordcoc.com www.rutherfordcoc.com

Debbie Gettys Office Manager

Cooper Flack Immediate Past President

CHAMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Laura Allen Thera-ssage

Dale Hamilton Cornerstone Realty

Dr. Janet Mason

Rutherford County Schools

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Fran Anderson

Jim Bishop WCAB Radio

Rutherford Regional Health System

Walter Dalton

Nichole Dubs TD Bank

Isothermal Community College

Jason Harrill BB&T

Odean Keever & Assoc.

Blanton Miller & Moore

Debbie Martin

Deborah Mauney Staff Masters Inc.

Tim Mathis

Donna McCann

Sarah MerrisonMcEntire

Everette Murray Rutherford Everyday

Isothermal Planning & Development Commission

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Barbara Keever

Northland Communications

Carolina Chiropractic Plus

Cooper Flack

Main Street Financial Group

Joseph Maimone Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy

Dan Thomas

Jackson Hewitt Tax Services

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