by Cathy Leestma A few years back Dave and I were on a cruise along the French Riviera, which I highly recommend once travel is safe again. We took a day tour via a chartered bus to the seaside town of Santa Margherita…
2021 Here We Come!
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By David Leestma Well, it’s 2021 and here we are anxious to move forward. With Covid continuing on, vaccines already being distributed give us a strong sense of hope for a bright New Year. As a neighbor said, “We are weathering the…
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Friends
by Bryant Williams Friends are so important everyone needs a few.Some are our old friends and some may be brand new.It’s good to have a “best friend” on whom you can depend.If you have a problem a best friend can help you mend.…
By Carol Pritchett Mayor, Town of Lake Lure As I have been looking out over Lake Lure, the sun has been sparkling on the water, the trees have been green or bright red and I have been startled by the beauty. It is…
By Laura Doster Executive Director At the writing of this article, many factors are still up in the air around what to expect in 2021. Much teeters on our country’s leadership, our local governments, COVID-19, and how fast the vaccines can be distributed.…
By Valerie A. Hoffman Communications Director, LLCA In a vote cast by her fellow educators, Lake Lure Classical Academy recently celebrated Nancy Sarratt as its 2020-2021 Teacher of the Year. Ms. Sarratt has been with the school since its beginnings in 2010. She…
By Randy Snyder The social group Rumbling Bald Fun and Friendship Group, known for many years as the Rumbling Bald Home Owner’s Association, has disbanded. The group was formed in the nineties exclusive to property owners of the Rumbling Bald Resort. In 2018…
How fast 2020 came and went. With all the problems over the year dominated by COVID and the chaotic political scene, quarantines, virtual home schooling and business disruptions, isn’t it time for turning a giant page and moving on. Isn’t it time for…
Blue Ridge Community Health welcomes Dr. Rivers Woodward as the newest addition to their team in Lake Lure. Dr. Woodward is a native of Franklin, NC where he was homeschooled alongside his three siblings before leaving the mountains for UNC Chapel Hill. Dr.…
by Jean Gordon Wearing his Santa Claus hat, Rudolph’s antlers or Elf ears on his head, Ackie Okpych was most always the Bingo caller at the annual Chimney Rock Village Chili Cookoff. His wife JoAnne was there too, helping in the kitchen, making…