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The WinTer SeaSon iS Upon US!
The Ashe County Arts Council in West Jefferson, North Carolina has full season of the arts!
Holiday activities include...
* Song and Dance Holiday Show with Two on Tap,
* Tree Fest Exhibit
* Saturday with Santa
* Ralph Stanley II &The Clinch Mountain Boys / January19th,
* Ruger Brothers / February 16th
* Molly Tuttle / March 9th
Join us for our annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration with singer/songwriter Reggie Harris at the Ashe Arts Center.
Our small concert series at the Ashe Arts Center will feature
* Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Hass / February 7th
* The Raleigh Flute Choir / March 23rd.
For more information and tickets please call 336-846-2787.
Two on Tap Happy Holidays Show November 29 Ashe Civic Center
Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas February 7 Ashe Arts Center
Madrigal Dinners November 16-17 Jefferson Landing
The Kruger Brothers February 16 Ashe Civic Center
Frosty’s choose and cut is the childhood dream of three brothers.
Founded when Andrew, Matthew, and Thomas were all still in school, the business gives the brothers a sense of purpose and accomplishment. The love of christmas trees is instilled in the blood of the brothers. They have taken the fourth generation of Sexton’s Christmas tree farms and the beautiful Fraser Fir into the 21st century. Frosty’s was founded in 2002, forty-two years after their great grandfather planted the first FraserFir Christmas trees. Byron Sexton’s vision has endured for over 55 years and is still going strong. Frosty’s choose and cut is another facet of an ongoing business that is still developing. As the brothers grow older they appreciate the fact
that Sexton Farms and the beautiful Fraser Fir Christmas trees have become a holiday symbol locally and all around the country. This has been a source of great pride and satisfaction to all of the extended Sexton family. The Sexton brothers have created a local business that provides premium Christmas trees and an unforgettable experience for the whole family. Selecting,and cutting “the tree”, along with making your own wreath or garland generates the highest level of pleasure and satisfaction for their customers. Frosty’s is dedicated to growing premium trees for their extraordinary clientele. It is their hope that each freshly cutFraser Fir Christmas tree will create and capture the true holiday spirit for every visiting family.
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In 1935 the waynesville inn was built on native stone and completed with a pro shop in the basement. It wasn’t long before prominent southern families came to stay and participate in america’s newest pastime, golf. Visitors would often stay for a month at a time and it became clear that more space was needed for the inn. In 1936 the new additions included a dining room and kitchen. The food was the finest that the mountain had to offer and still a tradition today. Green fees back then were 50 cents, which were collected by caddies that moonlighted as entertainers, playing their harmonicas for guests. In 1934 the inn was purchased by w.
A Brief History
Of The Waynesville Inn Golf Resort & Spa
The first known settler on this property was jack welch who operated a dairy farm. Around the turn of the century, waynesville life was becoming widely recognized in the east as a health retreat. In the 1920’swelch sold the farm to jim long, who along with friends, had a vision to build a golf course to attract locals and out-of-state visitors. After being sketched out on a napkin by famed architect donald rose, the first nine holes were completed in
Eller and his son-in-law, george kimita. Improvements continued as the lodge’s putting green was added as a tap room was added. Business continued to grow and technology raced so that in the 1950’s more than 100 caddies were replaced by new motorized golf carts. In 1964, the 150 seat convention center and a new pro shop was completed.
In 1963, the property sold again to a group of investors. There is a plaque near the flagpole that
After being sketched out on a napkin… the Waynesville County Club was born.
points to a 5-story lighted cross on a distant hill and dedicated to general lowery’s daughter who died of leukemia. Shortly after the purchase the group began construction on the fairway building and cottages and added for the first time irrigation to the golf course in 1966. In 1976, the “old mud hole” which used to creek water for the pool supply was replaced with a modern swimming pool. Mr. And mrs. William hall assumed ownership in 1978. Renovations started immediately of most of the hotel rooms and improved greatly the landscape. In 1985, more land was acquired for a blue ridge course designed by a golf course architect……… to be continued TheWaynesvilleInn.com 1-800-627-6250
A Brief History Of The Waynesville Inn Golf Resort & Spa
The first known settler on this property was jack welch who operated a dairy farm. Around the turn of the century, waynesville life was becoming widely recognized in the east as a health retreat. In the 1920’swelch sold the farm to jim long, who along with friends, had a vision to build a golf course to attract locals and out-of-state visitors. After being sketched out on a napkin by famed architect donald rose, the
1926 and the waynesville county club was born. An additional 50 acres was purchased in 1929 to complete the dogwood course. In 1935 the waynesville inn was built on native stone and completed with a pro shop in the basement. It wasn’t long before prominent southern families came to stay and participate in america’s newest pastime, golf. Visitors would often stay for a month at a time and it became clear that more space was needed for the inn. In 1936 the new additions included a dining room and kitchen. The food was the finest that the mountain had to offer and still a tradition today. Green fees back then were 50 cents, which were collected by caddies that moonlighted as entertainers, playing their
A Brief History Of The Waynesville Inn Golf Resort & Spa
The first known settler on this property was jack welch who operated a dairy farm. Around the turn of the century, waynesville life was becoming widely recognized in the east as a health retreat. In the 1920’swelch sold the farm to jim long, who along with friends, had a vision to build a golf course to attract locals and out-of-state visitors. After being sketched out on a napkin by famed architect donald rose, the
as the lodge’s putting green was added as a tap room was added. Business continued to grow and technology raced so that in the 1950’s more than 100 caddies were replaced by new motorized golf carts. In 1964, the 150 seat convention center and a new pro shop was completed. In 1963, the property sold again to a group of investors. There is a plaque near the flagpole that
kimita. Improvements continued as the lodge’s putting green was added as a tap room was added. Business continued to grow and technology raced so that in the 1950’s more than 100 caddies were replaced by new motorized golf carts. In 1964, the 150 seat convention center and a new pro shop was completed. In 1963, the property sold again to a group of investors. There is a plaque near the flagpole that
on a distant hill and dedicated to general lowery’s daughter who died of leukemia. Shortly after the purchase the group began construction on the fairway building and cottages and added for the first time irrigation to the golf course in 1966. In 1976, the “old mud hole” which used to creek water for the pool supply was replaced with a modern swimming pool. Mr. And mrs. William hall assumed ownership in 1978. Renovations started immediately of most of the hotel rooms and improved greatly the landscape. In 1985, more land was acquired for a blue ridge course designed by a golf course architect……… to be continued TheWaynesvilleInn.com 1-800-627-6250
southern families came to stay and
The dates have changed from the Thanksgiving weekend to the first Saturday and Sunday in December first and second. The hours are the same, 10am-5pm each day and the same mountain Christmas tradition.
The Western Carolina University Ramsey Center in Cullowhee, NC is still the
location and original art and crafts at great prices are the same. This year’s show features fresh mountain greenery wreaths, gingerbread ornaments and live guitar music from Ronnie Evans. One hundred regional artisans will be selling their handwork.
all the information,visit the web site www.Mountainartisans.Net
Hunter, show producer djhunter155@gmail.com
SENSIBLE MOUNTAIN PREPAREDNESS
JULY 14, 2018 • DOORS OPEN AT 8AM Haywood Community College, Clyde, NC 28721
PAUL R WILLIAMS, MD - Author of WHEN ALL PLANS FAIL JAN EMORE - EVERY DAY CARRY/HIDE IN PLAIN SIGHT
TINA WILSON - SHTF HERBAL RECIPES
L. DOUGLAS HOGAN - SURVIVING MARTIAL LAW ERIC BELLIN - SANITATION/HYGIENE EMCEE: FORREST GARVIN - SPY PHONES?
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Honoring Those Who Served
The Tennessee Veterans Pin is awarded by the State of Tennessee - Also featured is Volunteer Veterans Pin presented by the University of Tennessee. Both are proudly worn by Capt. Owen S. Haddock USAF (FMR) National Security Chair. Military Order of World Wars.
These Patriots Expressed Patriotism Most
COL. MELVIN
DEAN SCHILLER
Col. Schiller, USA Ret. served in WW II with the 10th Mountain Division. When the Korean War broke out, he wound up defending the Pusan Peninsula without adequate equipment and weapons. In the beginning, it appeared to be a suicide mission. In the spirit of American arms they held till reinforcement reversed the situation. He later served as an advisor in Thailand with their forces and US. Special Operations. He also worked with the Air Commandos I later served with in Vietnam. His vast experience in three wars covering a 30 year career was too much for our limited space in this article. Col. Schiller was seriously wounded. A round passed through his head, spun around inside his helmet and exited into and through his upper body, He suffered four wounds with one hit.
Above:
MIKE BENGE
We honor MG James E. Livingston USMC Ret. on the 56th Anniversary of Medal of Honor Day, March 25th. March 29th was the 50 Anniversary of the Vietnam War. In his March 3, 2016 letter to his fellow veterans the General remarked: “For too many years our service in the Vietnam War has been defined by those who were anxious to blame the United States for every evil in the world. The Media cruelly distorted the public’s view of our service, while trying to force America’s withdrawal.”
MAJ. LEO HOLLOWAY
Maj. Leo Holloway (top right) is shown with his B-24 crew in the Pacific during WWII. He and three others survived its crash. He is past commander of Knoxville chapter’s Military Order of World Wars and a decorated hero of WWII and Korea. After recovering from second degree burns and near fatal blood loss, he volunteered to fly again in Korea navigating B-26S. I had the honor of presenting Maj. Holloway’s eulogy December 10th, 2016, at the Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Knoxville.
Above: Maj. Leo Holloway USAF
Ret. Former WW II B-24 Navigator reviews Dr. Robert Montgomery M.D. log book inherited from his uncle Capt. Montgomery. Capt. Montgomery flew as navigator on P -61 twin engined night fighters in Europe in WW II . He pioneered radar interception.
L to R: Col. Paula F. Penson USAF, Ret., Col Kerry R. Lovely USAF, Capt. Joni Morgan USN, Ret., and Col. Mary D. Lutz USA Ret., after hearing Col. Lovely speak, gather to plan career development for girls. Starting with the Girl Scouts, they hope to example how women can succeed beyond girls and young women’s programs. They met at our regular Military Order of the World Wars meeting Feb. 14, 2018. The Military Order of World Wars meets every second Wednesday of each month between 11 AM and I pm at Rothschild Catering, 8807 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37923. Contact: Capt. Owen S. Haddock USAF (FMR) at (865) 693-8170 for more information.
Eloquently With Their Service
MG JAMES E. LIVINGSTON
Mike Benge wrote last month’s article “Vietnam Womens Memorial”. He also documented the story of nurse Betty Olson, who, like 6 other women was killed by North Vietnamese. The NVA were conducting a policy to eliminate Christians from Dar Lac Province during the TET offensive of 1968.
As an AID Provencal Development Officer in January, 1965. he taken prisoner trying to rescue Christian medical personnel from the NVA offensive. He spent 21 months in jungle solitary confinment and spent 1,864 days in confinement.
Incredibly, Mike, after his release on March 5, 1973, returned to South Vietnam and continued to work with the Ministry of Ethnic Minorities until 1974. He retired from USAID and currently serves as Senior Advisor to the Montagnard Human Rights Organization based in Raliegh, North Carolina.
FREDDIE J. OWENS
Freddie J. Owens is a true hero, not only for his Bronze Star, he was awarded for actions in the Ia Drang Valley, Vietnam, but also for his work today as a Vet to Vet TN facilitator and mentor. The Ia Drang Valley was one of the most brutal battles in the Vietnam War. It was where the North Vietnamese learned close “hand to hand” combat was the way to limit our use of overwhelming firepower. Freddie survived that ferocious action only to loose 341 of his !st Air Calvary Division brothers. The North Vietnamese lost over 1,000 men.
When he returned, he was haunted by memories of those left behind and coping with the merrygo-round of head, heart and gut. While Faith provided final answers, he Bronze Star courage allowed him to climb out of his feelings and trust a power greater than himself. This acceptance is the sign of a true hero.
Col. Melvin Dean Schiller USA Ret. and wife Ceree.
Discover the Talent of the Toe River Valley
As the holiday season approaches, the Toe River Arts Council in Burnsville, North Carolina, readies for its annual holiday Studio Tour, Nov. 30-Dec. 2. While provide opportunities for them to welcome guests into their studios. One hundred thirteen artists and galleries will participate in the upcoming tour. For visitors, tour offers a glimpse behind the scenes, a look at the pottery wheels, glass-blowing furnaces and painters’ easels. The event guides people along mountain up winding driveways and into coves where artists create.
The mountains of Western North Carolina have long been a haven for artists, and the studio tour reveals the majestic scenery that inspires the creatives who place home. The nearby Penland School of Crafts draws artists and crafters to the area to hone their skills, and once they fall for the Blue Ridge Mountains, they to stay. The Toe River Valley is particularly known for its collection of glassblowers. Some of the best glassblowers in the country reside and work here. In addition glass artists, the tour includes potters, painters, sculptors, fiber artists, jewelry makers, blacksmiths, carvers and mixed-media artists. Approximately 20 participants demonstrate their craft during the three-day event.
The tour also provides an opportunity to purchase meaningful gifts that support local arts and come with a story behind them. Spending a day winding through countryside of Yancey and Mitchell counties, chatting with artists about their work, enjoying refreshments and music is one of the most enjoyable ways to Christmas shop. The Toe River Studio Tour guidebook provides a full list of participants, photos of their work and maps to their studios. The guides are available at participating studios, as well as the Toe River Arts Council galleries in Burnsville and Spruce Pine.
While the artists are creating year-round, the tours, held in June and December, visitors, the back roads, who call this they decide addition to participants will through the Christmas participating
A digital version is available for download at www.ToeRiverArts.org.
Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday through Sunday. The event is free and self-guided. To learn more about Burnsville and explore lodging options, go to www.YanceyChamber.com or call (828) 682-7413
Holiday Shopping in Burnsville
HOLIDAY SHOPPING IN BURNSVILLE KICKS
WITH TWO SPECTACULAR CHRISTMAS EVENTS AT SOMETHING SPECIAL GIFT SHOP AND MONKEY BUSINESS TOY SHOP IN NOVEMBER
Holiday shopping in Burnsville kicks off with two spectacular Christmas events at Something Special Gift Shop and Monkey Business Toy Shop in November. First up on the calendar is the 32nd Anniversary Christmas Open House on Thursday thru Saturday, November 16-18. This is the biggest sales event of the year with big savings throughout both stores. In addition to the savings, they will also be drawing for over $200 in gift certificates, serving refreshments and have extended shopping hours (8am-8pm). And as always, they offer free wrapping on all purchases and free personalization on ornaments!
First up on the calendar is the 33rd anniversary christmas open house on thursday through saturday, November 15-17. This is the biggest sales event of the year with big savings throughout both stores.
The following week after Thanksgiving is their Annual Mystery Sale on Friday & Saturday, November 24 & 25. This sale is always one of the favorite events at the stores as families come in and enjoy the hot cider and Moravian cookies while they shop for Christmas. And everyone gets savings of 10-50% off their entire purchases (determined by their savings slip at time of purchase).
Burnsville is situated in the heart of the Blue Ridge mountains and is well worth the short drive to experience the hometown charm that it is widely known for. Something Special Gift Shop and Monkey Business Toy Shop are located at 12 West Main Street, one block from the picturesque Town Square. For more information on these events or the shops in general, check them out on Facebook or call 828-682-9101.
In addition to the savings, there will also be a drawing for over $200 in gift certificates, serving refreshments and have extended shopping hours (8am-8pm), and as always, we offer free wrapping on all purchases and free personalization on ornaments!The following week after thanksgiving, friday and saturday, November 23 & 24, is the annual mystery sale! this sale is always one of the favorites events at the stores as families come in and enjoy hot cider and moravian cookies while they shop for christmas and everyone gets a savings of 10%-50% off their entire purchases (determined by the savings slip at the time of purchase). Burnsville is situated in the heart of blue ridge mountains and is well worth the short drive to experience it’s hometown charm that it’s widely for having.
Something special gift shop and monkey business toy shop is located at 12 west main street, one block from the picturesque town square.
For more information on these events or the shops in general, check us out on facebook or call 828-682-9101.
Simply Southern Christmas Decor & More
32nd Christmas Open House Thurs-Sat, Nov. 16-18 8am - 8pm
Gift Baskets – Ready to go or Design Your Own! Gift items, Party Platters & More!
Guided walking tour of downtown Burnsville, History & Humor Walking Tour
Called history & humor walking tours, they are literal walks down memory lane... mostly the nostalgic memories and amusing stories of oldtimers. The tours are free for a limited time, in exchange for feedback, i.e. thoughts, impressions, and suggestions. They’ll be held a few times in the afternoons of decent weather days in early November.
AnnBerdeen,proprietorandguide,said,anyone who’d like to have a little free fun in advance of going public, call me at 828 678-9511 or 828 208-0287, oremailburnsvilletourco@gmail.Com.
You never know what you'll see on a History & Humor Walking Tour
ONE OF A KIND ART GALLERY flourishes in Historic Micaville Store
One of a Kind Art Gallery, celebrating its seventh year of operation, continues to grow with the works of over 170 local artists and craftspeople in the nostalgic Old Micaville Country Store. Kari Weaver, owner and operator of OOAK welcomes you to come on in and enjoy the fine, folk and funky local art. The selection of artwork includes pottery, jewelry, paintings, prints, photography, lamps, glass, woodworking, and more. The mountains of Western North Carolina are home to a diverse and vibrant art community, and OOAK offers a broad representation of the creative work being done here. Artwork is uniquely displayed in the vintage 1922 building which retains much of its original architecture still in place, right down to the original hardwood floor and windows. OOAK is a participating Gallery in the Toe River Arts Holiday Studio Tour which is perhaps the largest and the longest running studio tour in the country. The Tour takes place November 30 through December 2, 10:00am to 5:00pm all three days. OOAK also hosts the Micaville Music Thursday Concert Series, every Thursday (with the exception of the third Thursday each month) from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. November 1 is Evan Baker. November 8 is Kare Strong and November 29 is Susan Garriques. Micaville Music is proud to be a part of the Blue Ridge Music Trails of North Carolina.
Come visit us and stay awhile. Hours are 10:00am to 5:30 pm Monday through Saturday and noon to 5:00pm on Sunday. We are open 7 days a week through the first week of January.Micaville is located 4 miles east of Burnsville, NC, 9 miles west of Spruce Pine, NC, and 14 miles north of BRP milepost 344 at the intersection of Hwy 80 S and Micaville Loop on the Mt Mitchell Scenic Byway. Parking is available in front of the church, across the street in the empty lot and in the old Taylor Togs parking lot. For more information, please call 828-675-0690, email ooakartgallery@gmail.com, or visit us on Facebook or ooakartgallery.com
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Knoxville, tn
Shop Small Saturday began in the holiday shopping season of 2010, created by American Express and stated on their website it was “an effort to support local shops that make our communities strong.”Community can be defined as a physical place where people live or as stated by Google dictionary it can create a “feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals.” Knoxville, like any other city is a group of
Nestled between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, this year
Coming this February!!!
SouthernBellesCloset.com
Knoxville’s premiere formal gown
consignment event location to be determined open weekends in February only
buy, sell prom, pageant, wedding gowns
Embrace Christmas Past…
Make Memories to Last December 9, 2018 2:00-5:00 pm
Merry Memories at Marble Springs
Join us for an afternoon of music and holiday festivities reminiscent of our pioneer past Admission
$3/ages 12 and up
$1/ages 11 and under
And visit our Trading Post to shop our newly inspired selection of gifts perfect for the holidays and beyond
1220 West Governor John Sevier Highway Knoxville, TN 37920
Christmas Open House Farragut: Nov. 17th-19th Maryville: Dec. 1st-3rd
l ocated at 5113 Kingston pike Knoxville, tn 37919
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Happy Holidays
We offer Poinsettia’s grown on site in a unique variety of colors.
