Town of Lake Lure,
North
Carolina
Town of Lake Lure, North
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THE LAKE LURE TRIBUTE 1927-2002 75
YEARS OF PROGRESS Mayor:
Jim Proctor Commissioners:
Blaine Cox, Lea Hullender, Dick McCallum, George Pressley, Town
Manager: H.M. “Chuck” Place NOVEMBER
2002 Published
by Town of Lake Lure, P.O. Box 255, Lake Lure, NC 28746 Newsletter
Editor & Coordinator: Monica Stofer
Telephone:
(828) 625-9983
Fax: (828)
625-8371 Website:
www.ci.lake-lure.nc.us
E-mail: lakeluretown@blueridge.net MAYOR’S
COMMENTS by
Jim Proctor
Diamond
Jubilee Centennial Ball
November 9th - The Diamond Jubilee Centennial Ball! The Grand Finale to the year’s events will be held at the
Lake Lure Arcade Building. Along
with seeing your friends and neighbors in formal attire, the festivities will
include a live band to provide music
for dancing, “heavy” hors d’oeuvres, and a cash bar. Dress will be formal
(black tie optional) and reservations will be limited to 200
guests. The tickets are
$50.00 per person. Call the Lake
Lure Town Hall for reservations at 828-625-9983. Sealed
Bid Auction
The town is holding a sealed bid auction for fifteen of the Lake Lure
Diamond Jubilee Banners that are now seen from
the highway. The minimum bid
is $100.00. The high bidders will
be announced at the Centennial Ball November 9th.
Contact Linda Ward at the town hall for more information. (828) 625-9983
extension 0. Diamond
Jubilee Posters
Diamond Jubilee/Centennial Posters are now available at the town hall for
$10.00. These are four-color prints
on sturdy poster stock and measure
20” X 20”. Leaf
Season Reminder
To help protect our water quality, please do not put leaves and other
organic rubbish in the lake. Veterans
of WWII
I have had several letters from veterans that stayed here during WWII.
If you have any information about the R&R facilities here in Lake
Lure, or if you are interested in a memorial plaque to add to our Lake Lure
Veterans Memorial at the Arcade Building please call to let me know.
TOWN
MANAGER’S REPORT by
H.M. “Chuck” Place III, AICP
The Drought (Part 3)
As a postscript to my last two articles regarding water (or the lack
thereof), the recent rains have reduced our immediate worries over the problems
caused by the drought. Be aware,
however, that the long-term drought
may not be over, just postponed for a while.
Therefore, it is still a good idea to conserve water as much
as possible. We may be ahead
of the average rainfall for the month, but we are still behind for the year! Recycling
Last month, the town council adopted a resolution creating a new
recycling campaign called LAKE LURE
RECYCLES” at the urging of Rutherford County’s Solid Waste Environmental
Education Panel (otherwise known as SWEEP).
This resolution reads:
Whereas, in the early
1990 s North Carolina recommended that 40 percent of the solid waste generated
in the state be recycled by 2001; and
Whereas, according to
Town of Lake Lure s 2000-2001 Solid Waste Report 7.06 percent of the residential
waste was recycled, 32.94 percent below the goal; and
Whereas ,
thirty-six percent of all residential waste is made up of
these recyclable items: aluminum cans, corrugated board, 3 colors of
glass, newspapers and #1 and #2 plastic. These
recycled items are delivered to GDS to be processed and marketed.
Last year only one out of twelve residents of Lake Lure recycled these
items leaving the remaining thirty-three percent to be land filled; and
Whereas, Rutherford
County is seeking a permit that would allow the construction and
operation of a Municipal Solid Waste Landfill.
Recycling of 40 percent of all solid waste could extend the landfill life
to 60 years from 40 years; and
Whereas, Tipping and
household fees can be kept the same or lowered only if the volume of solid waste
is reduced. Solid waste discharge
can be decreased by recycling the appropriate items resulting in saving the
tipping fees and earning income from sales of the recyclables; and
Whereas, Every citizen of Lake Lure generates solid waste.
It is the one item common to everyone.
This recycling campaign provides the unique opportunity for everyone to
work together on a city and countywide project to reduce our solid waste
discharge; and
Whereas, The Town
Council of the Town of Lake Lure supports recycling of solid waste for
which there is a market and encourages all citizens to recycle.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Town Council of
the Town of Lake Lure support and help implement the publicity campaign prepared
by SWEEP, Rutherford County s Solid Waste Environmental Education Panel.
This campaign will inform all citizens about the benefits of recycling by
all citizens both now and in the future and will include newspaper and radio
publicity, a speakers bureau and training for volunteers who agree to carry the
positive message.
2. That Lake Lure s campaign be entitled
LAKE LURE RECYCLES.
3. That all municipal offices begin re-cycling and each employee be
directed to support this recycling effort in every way.
4.
That every citizen interested in helping increase recycling in Lake Lure
be encouraged to serve as a volunteer.
Since last month, I have become far more educated in the business of
recycling in the Lake Lure area.
I visited the Rutherford County Recycling Convenience Center on Bill’s
Creek Road and spoke to the supervisor of the county’s several convenience centers.
The Bill’s Creek facility is a full service center, accepting all forms
of recyclables which must be sorted by the person delivering the material and
deposited into large roll-on/roll-off containers.
These materials are picked up on a regular schedule and taken to the
commercial center in Spindale where
they are final sorted for sale to firms that use the material.
Lake Lure has a recycling center located in the public works complex
behind the Arcade Building. That
center is operated under contract from the town by Wade Nelon and
his son Scott. The Nelon’s supply a series of plastic trash receptacles
for each of the primary types of recyclable
material into which the
material is deposited after sorting. They
pick up the material at least once weekly and deliver it to Spindale.
This service is offered at no direct cost to our citizens.
I believe that while recycling has not proved to be a total economic
success, the environmental benefits far outweigh the costs and it is in all our
best interests for the town to continue actively supporting this program.
For our part, the town facilities will begin full recycling of all
applicable waste and Public Works will install new signs to direct citizens to
the town’s recycling center.
SWEEP has produced an informative brochure about recycling in Rutherford
County, including a poster to display on your refrigerator or bulletin board
which lists the materials that can be recycled and a list of telephone numbers.
Copies of the brochure are available at town hall. Thanksgiving
For all our problems, big and little, we still have much to be thankful
for. I am certainly thankful for
this beautiful community and the great people that I work with, work for, and
come in contact with every day. Just
walk outdoors and look around - we are truly blessed! TOWN
COUNCIL ACTIVITIES by
Town Clerk Mary Flack, MMC, CTC
REGULAR MEETING: The regular
town council meeting was held on Tuesday, October 8, 2002, 7:00 p.m., at the
Lake Lure Municipal Center.
Under the “consent agenda,” Council: *
approved the minutes of September 17, 2002 (regular meeting & closed
session) and September 28, 2002 (special meeting & closed session).
In other activities, Town Council: *
adopted Resolution No. 02-10-08 as amended directing the town clerk to
investigate a petition received under G. S. 160A-31 from Ed Younger requesting
an area contiguous to the Town of Lake Lure be annexed voluntary; *
adopted Ordinance No. 02-10-08 amending the cable television franchise agreement
with Northland Cable Ventures LLC (second reading); *
voted to endorse supporting the County passing a resolution to increase the
sales tax. The state has already
passed a resolution authorizing a one-half cent sales tax to be effective
December 1, 2002 contingent upon approval of a resolution by the County
Commissioners; and *
adopted Resolution No. 02-10-08A regarding a state revolving loan for water
system improvements.
TOWN
EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH by
Betty Hinson, Personnel Director
Sean Humphries, employee of the month, joined the Town of Lake Lure
Police Department in June of 2000. Sean
is a graduate of Chase High School and earned an associate degree from
Isothermal Community College.
He has worked as our Lake Officer since his employment. Sean received his
Basic Law Enforcement Training at the AB Tech Community College in Asheville and
has received training in several areas which include Drug Enforcement, Basic
Spanish for Traffic Officers, Boating While Impaired, and Response To Domestic
Violence.
Sean and his wife Melissa make their home in Rutherfordton and are
expecting an addition to their family. Thank
you Sean for a great job.
We welcome Robert Owens to our staff.
Robert has joined our Police Department and we feel very fortunate to
have him on our staff. Robert and his family reside in Rutherfordton and again we
say “Welcome”. COMMUNITY
POLICING NEWS by
Chief Mike Bustle Roadway
Alert
As many of you are already aware,
state resurfacing contractors are hard at work
repaving Buffalo Shoals
Road. This endeavor tremendously
increases the danger in traveling this already tough roadway in our community.
Officers have already received complaints regarding the large dump trucks
working on the roadway. Patrolmen
and women have responded by contacting the foremen and truck drivers working on
the project, and increasing their presence in the area.
Please exercise extra caution when traveling this roadway, especially
while this project is underway! Halloween
Safety Recommendations
The National Confectioners and the Chocolate Manufacturers Association
have established the following safety tips to help make this Halloween a safe
and enjoyable one:
* Wear light colored clothing that is short enough to prevent tripping,
and add reflective tape; *
Make sure children can see well through face masks, or use make-up;
* Adults should accompany young children;
* Go out in daylight and carry a flashlight in case of delay;
* Stay within the
neighborhood and only visit homes you know;
* Watch for traffic;
* Only give and accept wrapped or packaged candy;
* Examine all candy before allowing children to eat it;
* Keep costumed children away from pets.
The pet may not recognize the child and become frightened.
* Avoid hard plastic or wood props such as daggers or swords. Substitute with foam rubber which is soft and flexible. (Please
refer to the October Newsletter for a more detailed collection of
recommendations) Hunting
season
The annual hunting season is now in effect for many small game animals
and some larger species. State law
in Rutherford County requires that a signed permission slip be in the hunter’s
possession when hunting on the land of another.
Hunting with firearms is not allowed within the corporate limits of the
town. Please do what you can to
ensure a safe and lawful hunting season, and report violations to the proper
authorities. “Booze
It & Lose It” Campaign
Law enforcement officers
across North Carolina are scheduled to initiate the annual “Booze It &
Lose It” campaign against drunken drivers on November 22 through 31, 2002.
Sobriety checkpoints are continually set up in all North Carolina
counties as part of the state’s highly effective anti-drunk driving campaign.
A 1994 study showed the campaign “cut in half” the number of
intoxicated drivers found at late-night checkpoints.
It is also taking a “bite out of crime” with other offenses such as
drug violations, stolen vehicles, and fugitives from justice found at
checkpoints and roving patrols. Please
remember that if you drink, let someone else drive!
by
Charlie Greeson, Pro Shop Clerk
Looks like fall fell a little late this year.
That’s OK. With a certain
abundance of color still to come, that just guarantees beautiful days of foliage
with “FORE!”. Speaking of
beautiful stuff, we still have a beautiful fall deal. It is ~ Fall Special~ Play all day for
$25.75, Monday through Thursday for the rest of November.
WOW!!
Other stuff- The greens may be a little bumpy for the first week of
November because we have recently aerated the greens.
This coupled with the late October rain, should have a positive effect on
the drought recovery.
Tournament stuff- The Men’s Club Tournament held on the 12th
of October had the following 1st place winners for each of the three
flights. They were:
1st Flight - Bill Wilson, 2nd Flight- John Ledford,
3rd Flight - tie between Harold Wilson and Ken Anthony.
Congratulations to all.
More tournament stuff- the first ever Diamonds Classic played on the 16th
of October had the following team members
for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places.
They were: 1st place- Bobby Bridges, Ronnie Hendrix, Scott
Hodge, and Jake Watson, 2nd place- Rhonda Boyd, Bruce Fisher, Marvin
Freeman, and Brenda Hoyle, 3rd
place- Jimmy Hildebran, Bob Payne, Gary Plott, and Calvin Sigmon.
Even more tournament stuff - the regular weekly Captain’s Choice
Tournaments that have previously been held on Friday evenings are now moved to
Saturday’s at 4:00 p.m. As usual,
you don’t have to be a member to play. It’s
open to all with the same price for all - $12.50.
Y’all come on out for some friendly competition.
Teams are chosen on the spot, out of the hat, so there’s an even chance
to win for everyone.
Last of the tournament stuff- this is the last scheduled
tournament for the calendar year. So,
if you don’t want to get left out, come to the Four Club Only Tournament- one
day event- 18 holes, 9 holes qualifying and flighted, 9 holes tournament.
Tee time 9:00 a.m. Winner
each flight. Entry fee is $30.00
per person, includes cart. KIWANIS
OF HICKORY NUT GORGE by
Linda Hayes
The Kiwanis of Hickory Nut Gorge, a
community service organization, encompasses Chimney Rock, Lake Lure, Bat Cave,
Gerton, Broad River, and Bills Creek. Kiwanis
meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. at the Lake
Lure Inn. Proceeds from all
projects and fund raisers go to Volunteer Fireman, Youth Services, Youth Sports,
Hospice, Elderly Services, Helping Neighbors, and others. If you are interested in attending a meeting, please contact
Paula Jordan at 828-691-5008....we’d love to have you.
The Kiwanis installed their officers for 2003 at the Annual Installation
Picnic held at Chimney Rock Park on September 19th. The new officers are President - Paula Jordan, President -
Elect & Sec-Virginia Wilbanks, Vice
President - Linda Hayes, and Treasurer - Ken Jordan. The new board members are
Ron Morgan, Chuck and Lynn Place, Mary Ann Ransom, Sharon Theiss, and Sheila
West.
Now the good
stuff.....Kiwanis has the perfect Christmas Gift!
The club is offering
COOKBOOKS for sale. You can purchase the “Recipes and Reflections of Hickory
Nut Gorge” cookbooks at local shops and lodging places for $11.95. 75
YEARS AGO (from
the minutes of the Lake Lure Town Council)
After a series of special meetings, the Council authorized the sale of
$250,000 in bonds to finance public improvements.
Included were $25,000 to “secure for the Town of Lake Lure an electric
light system for lighting of the public streets of the Town of Lake Lure,”
$100,000 to “build, construct and improve the public streets,” and $125,000
to “secure for the Town of Lake Lure an adequate supply of water for the use
of the inhabitants and taxpayers of said Town.” NEWS
AROUND LAKE LURE
Lake Lure Newcomers invite
those who are new residents in Lake Lure (24 months or less) to join them in
various activities which include: potluck, gourmet, out’n about, theater,
bridge/poker, book club, and hiking. Anyone
interested in becoming a member, call Hugh or Nancy Pinney at 828-625-0867.
Lake Lure Lakefront Owners Association (LLLOA). If you are interested in Lake issues and concerns and own
lakefront property on the
shores of beautiful Lake Lure, the LLLOA invites you to become a regular member.
Associate memberships are
also encouraged for those who are interested in our Lake.
Each year members receive a directory of members, informative Muse
Letters, and a first class mailed subscription to the Town of Lake Lure monthly
newsletter, The Lake Lure Tribute. Members
meet at the Town Community Center socially at least annually to meet
neighbors and discuss issues. Annual
dues are currently a modest $17.00. You
may pick up an application for
membership at the Municipal Center or call Chuck Watkins, Pres. at
828-625-2122 or Hugh Pinney, Treas. at 828-625-0867 for an application or any
questions you may have.
Garden Club -Upcoming Events. The
garden club has an exciting schedule of events coming up for fall/winter so mark
your calendars!
November ~ Barbara Bagwell, long time resident of Lake Lure, will
lead a workshop on creating a center piece for Thanksgiving or a seasonal table.
Barbara and her husband owned and operated two flower shops in Florida for over
31 years, giving her plenty of
expertise in this area. This
workshop will be "hands on" giving participants a chance to actually
build a centerpiece to take home with them or you can just observe,
picking up techniques that can be applied to your own decor.
Those who want to participate will be given a materials list when they
enroll and there will be a nominal fee i.e. $6.00/pp
for flowers, etc. There will
be no charge for observers. You
must sign up for this workshop by October 28th by calling either Robin
Stanier at 828-625-4274, Jean Hoffman at 828-625-1631 or Joanne Phillips at
828-625-8498. Space will be limited. Please
note that location has been changed from Mountains Library to the
Fairfield Fire Station on November 4, 2002 at 1:00 p.m.
December ~ Back by Popular Demand - David Ray of “The Natural
Gardener” will demonstrate making holiday
centerpieces, swags and wreaths using materials and objects found in the
great outdoors. David will be joined by
Linda Hayes of “The Arbor at Lake
Lure”, who will act as moderator. Participants
will work along with David and Linda to create their own
"masterpiece". Oasis will
be provided, however, plan to bring along a floral wire, a container (if you
plan to build a centerpiece), and garden tools such as scissors, hand pruners,
etc. There will be a nominal charge
of $1.00/pp to cover materials. Some
greens will be provided but please gather greens and other found items that you
would like to incorporate into your
own work. Please sign up for this
workshop by calling Jean Hoffman at 828-625-1631 or Joanne Phillips at
828-625-8498. The workshop will be held on December 2, 2002 at 1:00 p.m.
The location will be announced later. Remember
you are automatically a member of the garden club if you love to garden, or just
think flowers are awfully pretty.
Gorge Fitness will not be
closing! The gym will remain open
through Thanksgiving, and then will re-open in its new location in the Arcade
Building at the beginning of the new year.
As much as possible will be kept of the present gym equipment.
The new facility in the Arcade Building will have changing rooms and a
bathroom and will use the same key card system to allow 24 hour, 7 day access.
These changes should make a more efficient Gorge Fitness and ensure that we can
keep this valuable asset in our community. NOTICE For
comments about the operations of the Lake Lure Tours, call 828-625-0077. The deadline for newsletter articles to be received at Town Hall for the December issue is November 20, 2002. |
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