| Fall All Over Franklin!
Fall is as busy a time of the year around Franklin as the summer
time is. From Pumpkinfest, to the lighting of the Christmas Tree
and the Christmas Parade, Franklin will be bustling with activity
on into January.
But for now we will try to just get you through November. How does
that sound to you? Besides, time goes so fast Christmas will be
here before you know it.
Well, we have added a few more writers to MTF since the summer.
There are those writers who submit a story here and there to just
get something in they wanted to talk about. And then there are those
who submit a little more often so they can tell people what their
non-profits are up to.
But then there are those who write pretty regularly, like a few
from Macon Users Group, and myself. You will like to come across
the regulars. Folks like to come on MTF and look for their favorite
writer. Is that you? It could be...
We have a new writer who is from the Murphy area. You will really
enjoy her articles about the regional heritage we know and love
here. From gardening and canning, to stories of her youth, Blind
Pig And The Acorn writer, Tipper Pressley, has contributed some
really wonderful articles I know you will enjoy. So check out some
of the writines Tipper has on MTF and then visit her site for more
and some great music too.
So sit back and enjoy MTF. And who knows... maybe something will
stir the creative juices in you and you will get a few stories in
for others to enjoy. Don't forget to also get those events in for
the calendar.
From birthday celebrations to wreath laying, and parades, and flag
raisings, and of course veterans helping provide toys for kids this
Christmas, if you were looking for something to do this week there
is plenty that involves thanking veterans and helping out in your
community. You can see a link below that lists some of the veteran
events you can enjoy.
Remember Veterans, young and old, present and past, and their families
this week for the sacrifices they give to protect our freedoms.
I look forward to seeing you out around town at a number of these
different events. Check
out the veteran events now!
Cowee Elementary School held their Awards Ceremony for the first
9 weeks on Friday, November 6 at 2 pm. Family and friends were on
hand to watch the kids receive their award for Terrific Kid, given
to them by Kiwanis Club sponsors Chris Brouwer and Patty Howells.
The ‘A’ Honor Roll, ‘A and B’ Honor Roll and Cowee’s own Citizenship
Merit “Gem Dandy” Award were recognized in front of their peers
and the community. It was a very well attended event to show support
for the hard work these kids put in. See the photos of the recipients
below.
Check out the student photos here
by Blind Pig and the Acorn
I’ve always wanted to “hop a train”-but have never ridden in a
real train-as close as I’ve come is to ride in one of those sight-seeing
contraptions at amusement parks.
I became interested in logging railroads when I worked at Lake
Logan in Haywood County, NC. At the time, the Lake was owned by
Champion International. Lake Logan was built to facilitate production
at the Canton paper mill in the 1930s. In addition, in later years,
Champion used Lake Logan as a meeting facility. Folks would come
for a conference or a workshop and also get to enjoy a little R&R-fishing,
canoing, hiking-and party time in the Boojum Cave (the bar).
Along the hallway leading to the cave there were amazing pictures-enlarged
to 3 or 4 feet in length-images of tough railroad logging crews
from the early 1900s. The pictures defied logic-trains hanging on
the steep mountains sides-hauling logs bigger than any I’ve ever
seen. Continue
with the article here...
Held at the Harrah's Convention Center this is WNC Birthday Celebration
of the founding of the United States Marine Corps. Semper Fi! Birthday
Ball Photos from a night at Harrah's
Visit
our community calendar here. |
