June 2020 Vol

YOUR NONPROFIT, COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER SINCE 1997 The Fairview Town Crier JUNE 2020 VOL. 24, No. 6 | FAIRVIEW, NC | FAIRVIEWTOWNCRIER.COM

INSIDE Changes at Home and in the Theatre P 8 >> Charles Schoof Proﬁ le P 16 >> Q&A with FES Principals P 18

Oral Histories Preserve Local History Congrats, e Fairview Community History Project, All of the interviews have been con- sponsored by the Fairview Library and the ducted by a group of Fairview volunteers Grads! North Carolina Room at Pack Memorial who received training from the North Library, has been collecting local history Carolina Room on how to capture oral The Crier is proud for more than a year. Its goal is to preserve histories. So far, 40 interviews have been of all of our local graduates, the historical memory of the Fairview collected that shine a light on Fairview from Fairview Elementary community by collecting oral history farms, family life, church history and more. School's ﬁ fth graders to seniors interviews, as well as photographs and Dr. Will Hamilton told an interviewer other materials, from long-time com- about the history of medical practices in at AC Reynolds High and local munity members to be preserved in the Fairview. “[Dr. Jim Lynch] came to settle colleges and universities. North Carolina Room, the county’s public back down here and had a practice in historical repository. Asheville,” he said, “where he delivered We plan to devote a special the two Cecils—the boys, the two boys section in next month's issue to who inherited the Biltmore House.” Betty How You Can Help the ACRHS graduates, including Cunningham talked about growing up on pictures, speeches from graduat- e North Carolina Room will mail a farm on Merrill Road and memories of Some of the graduating fi fth graders from Fairview Elementary. ing seniors, and an address from USB ash drives with interview her grandmother. “I asked her one time,” audio les to those who are willing to she said—“she dipped snu with a little See more about FES grads on page 19. Principal Doris Sellers. transcribe. If you would like to help, tooth—[…] some kind of a birch, some you’ll need access to a computer with kind of wood. And I would notice her Microso Word (or an equivalent) dipping snu . So I asked her if I could Let’s Protect Our Senior Citizens and a media player. e organizers have some one time. She gave it to me, but Older adults have accounted for 86% of the e Council on Aging of Buncombe estimate that it takes roughly one hour that was the last [time].” deaths related to COVID-19 in NC. And County o ers nutrition services to to transcribe 30 minutes of audio. Oral history interviews should be even for those over 65 who have thankfully low- and middle-income older adults If you are staying safe at home, now transcribed, as it allows interested parties stayed physically healthy, being isolated at through food delivery programs. Sta and could be the perfect time to help. For easy access to the content, and volunteers home for more than two months has been volunteers deliver a bag of shelf-stable more information, contact the North (and librarians) have been busy there, a challenge to their mental and emotional items that will make about four meals. Call Carolina Room at Pack Memorial too. So far, 18 of the interviews have been states, which factor into overall health. 277-8288 for details and a brief eligibility Library (packnc@buncombecounty. transcribed, and several volunteers have Check on your older family, friends and screening (must be 60 or older). org or 250-4709) or the Fairview done a lot of work. neighbors and make sure they’re aware of Library (Jaime.McDowell@ To read the Fairview oral histories available resources—especially with many Other Local Services buncombecounty.org or 250-6484). transcribed so far, click the link at fairviewtowncrier.com/links. people venturing out for the rst time. Jewish Family Services of WNC Mental To address social needs, UNCA, UNC health counseling (accepting Medicare and Health Sciences at MAHEC, and Healthy other insurances), case management and Meet the Hickory Nut Gorge Salamander Aging North Carolina are collaborating caregiver support. 253-2900. on the Social Bridging Project, which Meals on Wheels For meal delivery, call pairs older adults with trained student 253-5286. volunteers who provide conversation, MountainCare Adult care services, grief check-ins, technology training, and support counseling, music therapy and referrals for additional resources. To wheeled mobility clinic. 277-3399. sign up and for more information, call Mountain Mobility Transportation for 771-3445 or email Tasha.Woodall@ county residents. 250-6750. mahec.net. YMCA Health programming, markets and e Area Agency on Aging at Land of meal programs, and virtual o erings. Sky Regional Council provides tool kits 210-9622. PHOTO: J.J. APODACA J.J. PHOTO: for a self-led chronic disease education If you or someone you know is strug- You have probably seen a few salamanders scurrying around your garden program and o ers weekly coaching calls gling and unsure of where to begin, a or yard. As you may already know, our mountains have one of the most with a group of up to four other partici- recommended starting point is to call 211, a free community information and social diverse salamander populations in the world. And now there is one pants. For more information on this services referral line available 24/7 in more—the Hickory Nut Gorge green salamander! free program, call 251-7438 or email [email protected]. multiple languages and TDD/TTY access. The lizard shown here was found last year by Dr. J.J. Apodaca, the director of conservation and science at the Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy and a former professor at Warren Wilson College. He and other scientists later The Fairview Town Crier NON-PROFIT confi rmed that it was indeed a new species. P. O. Box 1862 U.S. Postage Paid Fairview, NC 28730 Permit #100 These salamanders are rare and becoming more so due to many factors. Fairview, NC Their population has dropped almost 60% in the past 20 years. The one that 28730 Dr. Apodaca found was living in Conserving Carolina’s Teaching and Research Reserve in Bat Cave. Postal Patron If the Crier ever needs a mascot, we think we know what we’ll choose. Fairview, NC 28730 Thanks to Rose Jenkins Lane of Conserving Carolina for sending this information. COMMUNITY EVENTS & COVID-19 UPDATES

For an in-person event, please call JUNE 20 (SATURDAY) ahead to ensure it is still taking place Y O U R N O N P R O F I T, C O M M U N I T Y N E W S PA P E R S I N C E 1 9 9 7 Fairview Baptist Yard Sale The Fairview Town Crier M A Y 2 0 2 0 and if any details have changed. V O L . 2 4 , N o . 5 Need Extra Papers? | F A I R V I E W , N C INSIDE | F A I R V I E W T O W N C R I E R . C O M Artist Christopher Holt in Fairview 8 am–12 pm. Biscuits, coffee and juice P 7 >> Learning in India P 9 >> One Buncombe Fund All Together Now P 25 by Clark Aycock STAYING HOME IN FAIRVIEW So, What Happened? Do you need papers for art projects, ho else didn’t know they needed will be served while you shop. Pro- a lesson in taking things for Many events have been canceled, but granted? people are nding ways to meet virtually. WI could detail plenty of things in my Zoom meetings, recorded presentations, personal life, but I’m talking about being FaceTime walkthroughs of businesses— JUNE 2 (TUESDAY) the editor of this newspaper. you name it; people still want to meet in groups, and they are ndnig creative ways B.C. (Before COVID-19) to do it. cleaning your windows or bedding ere were a lot of events held in ceeds will go to community outreach Our wonderful writers did what they Fairview. I looked back at our March always do. You’ll nd all of your favorite issue—doesn’t that feel like a year ago?— columnists, with many addressing how and there were hikes, support groups, COVID-19 has a ected their lives. ere’s meetings for people who love art or sew- even a “Get Organized” column from ing, a food drive, road cleanups, school Diana Soll—she usually writes every other missions. For more information, call fundraisers, and more. We normally lled month—about nding ways to organize for critters? We frequently have extra three or four pages just with local events. (and gain control) during this time. HOMEBOYS The Brown ere was an entire page lled with And, lastly, almost all of our advertisers brothers, and their mom, Prostate Cancer Support Group library updates and events alone. are all at home all the time. continued to run their ads. We know that We are powered by volunteer writers. our local business community is one of the ese people make time during their reasons people love to live here, and we’re busy schedules to share their updates and very grateful that our advertisers are still Locals Share Stories of Life Under Quarantine 628-2908 or 231-5035. 32 Church Rd., experiences with us. Would they continue? able to support our mission. And, lastly, the Crier depends mainly on I hope this issue will provide a tempo- pgs 16-17 copies of our monthly issue. Call our advertising from local businesses. We had BY rary diversion from life in lockdown. And AMY BROWN 7 pm. Medical professional speakers. no idea how many were going to stay open I hope that our next issue will have even Three Kids during this terrible situation. more good news and examples of our THIS PANDEMIC HAS AFFECTED US ALL community coming together. Under 6 from our greater global community to our close-, Fairview. The same safety precautions knit family units. However, the degree to which we Support the Crier If You Can I am lucky to say that my own circumstancesfeel it depends are quite upon hopeful our particular and positive. circumstances. My husband and I live in Fairview with our three young boys who are 6, 4, and 2 years old. offi ce fi rst (628-2211) to coordinate This pandemic has thrown us all into unchartered territory. Many businesses He runs his own business doing residential construction in and around the Asheville Free. Zoom or First Baptist Church, have been forced to close or curtail their efforts, and unemployment claims area. I was a schoolteacher for nine years before deciding to stay home with the boys are rising. But as always, we see people helping each other—shopping for when our rst was born. more vulnerable neighbors, distributing free meals for students at our schools, for the dinner and auction will be in donating to help small businesses with loans and grants, and more. The is heartened to see resilience, courage and loyalty rising above the fray. continued on page 16 Crier The Crier is a small business as well, both weathering this storm and trying COVID-19: Tracking and Testing 5 Oak St., Asheville. wncprostate@ a pickup on Monday, Wednesday or to help our community advertisers with discounts, including the suspension Information about the COVID-19 of already-reduced ad fees for churches. As a non-profi t, we rely not only on situation is changing all the time, so we are covid-19. You can also call 419-0095 to advertising revenue but also on donations. If you are in a position, now or in providing just the basics. be guided through the symptom checker the future, to make a donation to help us fi ll in the gaps, it would be greatly place for the yard sale. Call 250-3500 or go to buncombe- by phone. appreciated. You have our pledge that we will do everything possible to county.org/covid-19 for up-to-date continue publishing to support the community by bringing local news and information. You can also get texts directly Testing and Supplies events to your mailbox at no cost each month. from Buncombe County with breaking Mission Hospital has the Cephid testing gmail.com, Facebook or 419-4565. system for COVID-19, which returns We are a 501(3)c nonproﬁ t, and your donation is tax deductible. health and safety news. Text “BCALERT” Friday from 12:30-4:30 pm. We’re Mail: Town Crier, PO Box 1862, Fairview, NC 28730. Drop off: At the on your phone to 888-777. results in about 45 minutes. And they’ve added BD Max batch testing, which Crier ofﬁ ce, 1185 Charlotte Highway (M, W, F 12:30–4:30 pm), or in blue Tracking dropbox outside 24/7. Online: fairviewtowncrier.com. could increase the number of tests that As part of its e ort to track COVID-19 can be performed in a day. At this time, trends, Buncombe County has created the testing is only available to patients We’re Number 38? an online symptom checker for county admitted to the hospital. pride. Or do it because it gives commu- residents. It’s available in English, Spanish e hospital has been able to stock up When we checked the o cial Census nity leaders vital information to make and Russian at buncombecounty.org/ on masks, gowns, gloves and other located at 1185 Charlotte Highway, website (2020census.gov), around 48% decisions about community centers, supplies needed for workers and patients. of the people of NC had lled out their opening businesses and planning for the census forms. According to Carolina The Fairview Town Crier future. Your responses are also used to P. O. Box 1862 Demography (ncdemography.org), that JUNE 21 (SUNDAY) redraw legislative districts and determine Fairview, NC 28730 ranks us 38th among the 50 states. NON-PROFIT the number of seats that NC has in the U.S. Postage Paid If that’s not enough to insult your local US House of Representatives. We need as Permit #100 pride, Buncombe County ranks 38th many local voices as possible in Washing- Fairview, NC JUNE 19 (FRIDAY) among the 100 counties in the state. in the same shopping center as ton, DC to help WNC recover. 28730 Do it for state pride. Do it for county Postal Patron Do it today! By phone at 844-330-2020, Fairview, NC 28730 HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! or online at my2020census.gov. Fairview Baptist Church Americare Pharmacy. BBQ Dinner & Silent Auction Ethical Humanist Meeting 6–8 pm. Dinners will be $7 for adults 2:30–4 pm. “Religion and the Repub- and $5 for children 12 and under. No lic: Parent, Prophet, or Problem?” will • Bars and nightclubs, theaters, family will pay more than $20. Items be presented by William Everett in indoor music venues, bowling alleys, for auction will include antiques, gift a Zoom video conference. Link and skating rinks, museums, gyms and baskets, restaurant dinners, spa visits more information at EHSAsheville.org fi tness studios remain closed. and more. For more information or to or call 687-7759. All are welcome. Many of your favorite local stores and order takeout, call 628-2908 or 231- restaurants are open again. Please 5035. 32 Church Rd., Fairview. COVID-19 UPDATES call ahead to check on operating Temperature checks and face mask/ North Carolina has moved into hours, as many have changed, and cloth coverings will be required at the Phase 2 of its lifting of COVID-19 to see if they have requirements for door, and staff will wear face masks regulations. As of May 31, here are you to enter their businesses, such and other protective gear. Social the major changes: as a need to wear a face covering. • Child care centers are open for all distancing protocol and room capac- • Retail stores, restaurants, barbers, Fairview Preschool ity will be enforced. Takeouts encour- salons and personal-care busi- children, but playgrounds remain After closing early to keep families aged and can be delivered to your nesses are allowed to open with closed. and staff safe, the preschool is now vehicle. Thorough sanitizing of the 50% capacity. • Gatherings are allowed with up to Family Life Center will be in accor- accepting applications for the fall for • Pools and day camps are allowed to 10 people indoors and up to 25 dance with CDC guidelines. ages 2 to 5. They are staying in touch open with restrictions. people outside.

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2 THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2020 COMMUNITY EVENTS & COVID-19 UPDATES with continuing families and looking restrooms will be available on campus Spring Mountain will resume. Rental reservations will forward to new students. For more for use. Groups of more than 10 are Community Center be taken as soon as outdoor or indoor information, visit fairviewpreschool. discouraged. Personal face coverings large groups are allowed to meet. If All regularly scheduled events are org or call 338-2073. are encouraged while on the Arbore- any conditions are attached (such as postponed indefinitely. The center tum property. group size, masks and social distanc- is following the state’s orders. As Hickory Nut Gorge Hiking Trails ing), they will be required. of now, the entire property is still Conserving Carolina has reopened Vacation Bible Schools closed because public playgrounds their four trails in the Hickory Nut The Crier has heard from a few Upper Hickory Nut Gorge are still closed. When playgrounds Gorge: Bearwallow Mountain Trail, churches that they are waiting to are allowed to open, the park will Community Center Trombatore Trail, the Florence Nature learn more until they firm up their reopen. When large groups can meet The center at 4730 Gerton Highway in Preserve trail system, and Wildcat Rock VBS plans for summer. If you would either outdoors or indoors again, Gerton has canceled its June gather- Trail. Hikers are asked to help with like to get in touch with the churches people can check with their group ing, but they hope to be able to do overcrowding of the trails by visiting to learn about their plans, you can leader to find out when their group something for July 4th. trails at off-peak times or exploring find contact information for The Place lesser known trails. Hikers are also Fellowship, Reynolds Baptist, Spring encouraged to practice social distanc- Mountain Baptist, Trinity of Fairview, IDENTIFICATION STATEMENT ing, staying at least six feet away from Fairview Baptist, Fairview Christian others as much as possible. As always, Fellowship, Cedar Mountain Baptist e Fairview Town Crier is a 501 (c) (3) company that publishes a monthly com- hikers must park only in designated and Pleasant Grove Baptist in the ads munity newspaper. Twelve issues per year are delivered free on or about the areas and carry out any garbage or pet on pages 22 and 23. Many churches rst of every month to 8,900+ households. Distribution is limited to Fairview, waste. Check their Facebook page have Facebook pages, too. We hope Gerton, and contiguous parts of Reynolds and Fletcher, North Carolina. e (@conservingcarolina) for more to bring you a listing of VBS events in Fairview Town Crier is located at 1185H Charlotte Highway, Fairview, North updates on the trails. our July issue. Carolina 28730; mailing address is PO Box 1862, Fairview, North Carolina 28730. Subscriptions may be purchased for $30 per year and will be mailed First Class NC Arboretum postage on or about the rst of each publication month. Visit fairviewtowncrier. COMMUNITY CENTERS The Arboretum has reopened its trails, com for details or to order online. with occupancy limited to 50% Editorial Policy: e Fairview Town Crier reserves the right to refuse any advertis- capacity. This means you may have to Fairview Community Center ing or editorial submission deemed inappropriate for the tone and style of the wait until space opens up to enter in The center next to Fairview Elemen- publication. A best eort has been made to verify legitimacy of information your car. The property will close at 7 tary School is mainly closed down. received and published. Views expressed in columns and/or articles do not repre- pm, and the gate will close at 6 pm. Some coaches are doing individual sent those of e Fairview Town Crier. Only credit cards will be accepted for sessions, but the limit on the number Submissions: Announcements, community news, upcoming events, personal notices, of people who can gather means most parking fee payment. Only the trails letters, etc. will be published free as space allows. Email to copy@fairviewtowncrier. other activities, such as weddings and are open; the buildings and garden com. For sta directory, contacts and additional information, please see page 31. will remain closed. Several portable quinceañeras, are not possible.

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4 THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2020 THE LIBRARY JAIME MCDOWELL

UPDATES Wi-Fi Evening Book Club March—Pride of Baghdad by Brian K. Vaughan Buncombe County Public Libraries have June 16 at 7 pm Curbside Hold Pickups at April—On the Plain of Snakes free wi- hotspots available outside every We’ll be reading and discussing e Some Locations by Paul eroux library building. To use the wi- , look for Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel You can pick up your holds on Tuesday, May— e Museum of Extraordinary the LibraryGuest network and use the Barbery. e Book Club meets the third ursday and Saturday from 1–5 pm at the ings by Alice Ho man password “readmore” (without the quotes). Tuesday of each month at 7 pm. Email North Asheville Library, West Asheville [email protected] if Library, South Buncombe/Skyland Donations FOR KIDS you would like more information or would Library, and Black Mountain Library. e library system is not accepting any like to attend one of our discussions. Park in the library parking lot, have your book donations at this time. Please hold Storytimes library card handy, and call the phone onto anything you wish to donate to the While library programs are on hold, our Future Book Club Titles number on the sign posted at your parking children’s librarians are hosting online library or e Friends of the Library. July— e Woman Who Smashed Codes space. A librarian will bring your books storytimes for kids of all ages on all library Our services are changing frequently as by Jason Fagone out to the hold table and leave them for Facebook pages and YouTube. We also have we continue to adapt. Stay tuned to the August—Time Keeper by Mitch Albom you to pick up. Your books will be checked a collection of stories to listen to anytime on library’s Facebook page or website for the September—One Second A er by out to you and ready to go. our StoryLine. Just call 250-KIDS (5437) to latest news and information. William R. Forstchen You can place holds online using the hear a story read by your favorite librarian. October— e Poisoner’s Handbook library catalog on the library webpage. EVENTS by Deborah Blum You can also call us at 250-6484 or email Dungeons & Dragons November—Kingdom of Needle and Bone for assistance with placing or transfer- Introducing StoryWalks Our fearless librarian and dungeon master by Mira Grant ring holds. Starting in June, the library grounds will be Jim continues our online Dungeons & December— e Dearly Beloved Have you been reading the same 10 home to a StoryWalk, which is an innovative Dragons games for tweens and teens. by Cara Wall books to your 3-year-old for the last two and interactive way for readers of all ages to Email [email protected] January— e Sacred Depths of Nature months? We’ve got you covered. Librarians enjoy a story and the outdoors at the same or check out the library events calendar by Ursula Goodenough will also be available for reader’s advisory time. Laminated pages from a children’s for more information. Games are Tuesdays February—Where the Crawdads Sing services if you just need some books (or picture book will be displayed throughout from 4–5:30 pm. the library grounds. As you stroll down the by Delia Owens movies or music) but don’t know a speci c New content for kids and adults is being title. is service is great for those of you trail, you will be directed to the next page in the story. is is a great way to engage created every day. Check out the events who, like us, just miss browsing the shelves. Connect with Us! calendar on the library’s website or follow Fairview Public Library is not a curbside young readers and can be done safely while practicing good social distancing. us on our Facebook page. Find the direct pickup location at this time, but it’s likely @fairviewpubliclibrary links at fairviewtowncrier.com/links. that we will be before the month is over. e StoryWalk Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in @fairview.library collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Book Drops Jaime McDowell is the head librarian at StoryWalk is a registered service mark owned by fairview.library@ All library book drops are open. You may buncombecounty.org Fairview Public Library. She can be reached return your materials to any library. Ms. Ferguson. at [email protected].

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6 THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2020 DAYS GONE BY BRUCE WHITAKER

6, 1782. He married Ann Dillard Love The Gudger Family of Western North Carolina, Part Two (November 6, 1787–March 2, 1861), the daughter of Col. Robert Love, who was illiam and Martha “Patsy” Gudger they believed he showed too much leniency. that William had served under him. his father’s former commander. He died in had moved from Virginia to Gudger moved to Jonesboro, TN, (then At 81, before his pension was approved, he Waynesville on September 25, 1861 a er Surry County, NC, which borders in NC) a er the Revolutionary War. He died on July 12, 1833 and was buried on being thrown from a mule. Virginia,W by 1777. By that time, the Cherokee lived there for several years before moving what was then called Cemetery Hill. Martha 5. Sarah “Sallie” Gudger was born in 1783 in had become involved in the Revolutionary to what was then Burke County, NC, in “Patsy” Young Gudger was 87 when she Washington County, Tennessee. She mar- War on the side of the British. ey were 1790. Buncombe County was formed from died on September 5, 1837. She was buried ried Joseph McDowell Whitson (December raiding the border settlements in both Burke and Rutherford Counties in 1792. next to her husband. e construction of 12, 1782–December 12, 1861). Sallie died North Carolina and Virginia. e Watauga William and Martha bought several Wavery Court in Beverly Hills destroyed the on March 14, 1862 in Buncombe County. settlements in North Carolina (now part of thousand acres of land along the cemetery. William has a tombstone at Piney 6. Elizabeth Gudger was born in Buncombe Tennessee) were being attacked particularly Swannanoa River. e land bordered the Grove Presbyterian Cemetery in Swannanoa. County on April 26, 1786. She married Rev. o en. e governor of Virginia ordered Forster/Foster land near Biltmore on the I do not know if Gudger and his wife’s graves omas Je erson Whitson (December 1, Col. William Christian to raise an army that west. It stretched all the way to Christian were moved to the cemetery or if a tomb- 1781–September 6, 1870). ey moved to would march deep into Cherokee territory Creek (which was part of Swannanoa) stone was put up to remember him. Fayette County, Alabama. Elizabeth died and punish the Native Americans enough to on the east. Gudger owned all the land there on February 28, 1874. William & Martha’s Eight Children stop them from attacking. where Beverly Hills, the recreation park, 7. William Gudger Jr. was born in Buncombe 1. Stacy Gudger was born in Virginia in Surry County raised an army of 300 Oteen, and Azalea (between the exits for County in 1789. He married Nancy Henry 1775. She married John Longmire soldiers to reinforce Col. Christian’s army. Charlotte Highway and Swannanoa) are (born in 1799). ey moved to Elijay in (1755–1837), who was the sheri of Mostly ri emen, each soldier also carried a now located. His house was built on the Gilmer County, Georgia. He died there in Buncombe County in 1810 and 1811. 1860, and Nancy died in McMinn County, tomahawk and a knife. e Surry County hill in Beverly Hills overlooking the golf ey moved to Marion County, Missouri. Tennessee a er 1870. Militia was under the command of Col. course. e bridge across the Swannanoa She died there on April 6, 1839. 8. Joseph Young Gudger was born in Joseph Williams, Col. Robert Love, and River on US 70 was called Gudger’s Bridge 2. Nancy Gudger was born on April 2, 1777 in Buncombe County on June 10, 1792. He Major Winston. ey were supposed until recently. Before interstate 40 was Surry County. She married John Gash married Rachel Elizabeth McRee (born to rendezvous with Col. Christian at opened, it seemed like at least once a week (October 17, 1769–October 21, 1856). She on April 6, 1795) in Iredell County, NC. the Great Island of the Holston River in the morning news would that announce died on October 2, 1851. ey lived in She was the daughter of Rev. James McRee what is now Tennessee. William Gudger there was a wreck at Gudger’s Bridge. Azalea (between Oteen and Swannanoa). (1752–1840) and Rachel Cruser. His wife Gudger was a successful farmer and volunteered to serve under his brother-in- 3. Mary Gudger was born on March 3, 1779 died on May 27, 1863, and Joseph died on carpenter who served Buncombe in many law, Captain Edmund Sams (1750–1845). in Washington County, Tennessee. She July 18, 1869—both in Swannanoa. e Virginia and Surry County Militia ways. He applied for a Revolutionary War married Martin Gash (June 16, 1773– was involved in many encounters with the pension on October 19, 1832. Capt. Sams, May 6, 1836). ey moved to Marion Cherokee. Col. Christian eventually subju- his brother-in-law, appeared in court to Local historian Bruce Whitaker documents County, Missouri, and she died there on genealogy in the Fairview area. 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BY JENNY BUNN

I have worked at Asheville Community eatre (ACT) for 16 years. I’m proud to be part of an Before COVID-19, my time felt almost “ equally divided between that downtown organization that determined theatre and my home in Fairview. I’ve early on in this crisis that we could spent regular working hours, evenings, have a plan that invited people to weekends, and even some early mornings share their gifts and talents, and (rare for folks who work in the theatre) in that space. So when the theatre closed its that kept youth connected with doors on March 17 and I began working each other during this isolating remotely from home, it was a huge shi in and lonely time.“ my life. At home, I was living the same day over and over. I wasn’t just working remotely—I midst of construction. We were also A rehearsal for Little Women over Zoom. was working remotely with my family, partially through three different youth which meant juggling work, chores, production classes, in which children cooking way more than usual, and trying and youth meet weekly to rehearse a there. Hundreds of videos have been sub- (and not always succeeding) to help with specific play with public performances at mitted—from children, moms duetting my children’s schoolwork. the end of each session. with their daughters, choir members, I needed a plan. And since I couldn’t We honestly thought that we might be teachers and more. ese videos have make a plan for anything else, I made closed for three weeks—four at most. e made me laugh out loud, given me goose one for our household. Late one night, I plan was to keep these rehearsals and bumps and made me cry. found a scrap of poster board and three classes going online for that time; when we When we gured out the quarantine markers my daughter had le on the re-opened, we’d be able to pick up where was going to last longer four weeks, kitchen table, and used them to block o we le o and get those performances up ACT pivoted again. We kept going with our weekday hours. We’d have academic on the stage. In the meantime, we gured rehearsals for the youth production time twice a day, as well as outdoor time, we’d do one or two things on social media. classes and Little Women. But we needed creative time, free time, etc. I posted that Our rst ACTHappyHour was March new programming that could include plan on the fridge. 18. It started with a Facebook post that lots of people, and everything needed We needed a plan at work too. One of was submitted as an open challenge: post a to be lmed using cellphones, laptops, the many great things about working at video of yourself singing a song that makes tablets—whatever people had access to ACT is that every day is new. ere’s very you the happiest and then challenge three in their homes. We began producing six little monotony to my job but plenty of friends to do the same. dierent series that we have been airing on Jenny Bunn creativity. is came in handy for the We had about 10 submissions the rst YouTube, Facebook and Instagram TV. I instant pivot we needed to do to continue day. People were singing in their didn’t even know there was such a thing as to stay connected to our community of bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and Instagram TV! and it’s been challenging to keep it going sta, volunteers, and artistic backyards. And it kept snowballing from At home, I struggled with our family’s over a series of Zoom meetings and team members, as well as the plan. When it rained during scheduled conference calls. But I’m proud to be part community as a whole. outdoor time, I may have hollered, “You’re of an organization that determined early When ACT closed, we were not made of sugar; you won’t melt!” at the on in this crisis that we could have a plan about three weeks away from kids as I pulled their rubber boots out of that invited people to share their gis and opening the stage adaptation the pile of shoes in our closet. I may have talents, and that kept youth connected of Louisa May Alcott’s Little increased the screen time limits by 500%. with each other during this isolating and Women. The cast had been We improvised. lonely time. rehearsing since early February, ACT has improvised, too. Once it was And I’m also glad that my family looked costumes were being stitched clear that we wouldn’t be opening Little at the poster board on the fridge and and sewn, and the set was in the Women on the stage, we began rehearsing agreed to be a part of that plan. online for an online performance. Instead I’m so grateful that beautiful Fairview of working on stage movement, we’re is my home, and I am so glad that making sure actors are aware of their “stay at home” means, for me, to stay posture and distance in regard to their in Fairview. But I long for my creative After schools were shut down device’s camera. Our lighting crew has had home and will be happy to be back at and her kids were at home to change from creating intricate cues that Asheville Community Theatre when this all the time, Jenny Bunn change at the push of a button to asking long intermission is over. made this schedule to create actors to re-position oor lamps. Even in some order out of chaos. this seemingly disconnected space, actors Jenny Bunn is the marketing director are connecting beautifully with each other, at Asheville Community Theatre to the script, and to the characters. (ashevilletheatre.org). She lives off Webb eatre is such a collaborative art form, Creek Road with her husband and two kids.

8 THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2020 WEATHER CORNER TOM ROSS

June Brings the Longest Day of the Year pring sprang into action in March, consistent, with overcast or mostly cloudy tornadoes and last only a few minutes. with temperatures reaching 80 or conditions occurring 47% of the time. • Slow-moving hurricanes produce more better on three days of the month. In A wet day is one with at least 0.04 inches WEATHER WONDER rainfall and can cause more damage Scontrast, April was cooler, with only one of liquid or liquid-equivalent precipitation. from ooding than faster-moving, more 80-degree day—and quite wet, as well. In Asheville, the chance of a wet day powerful hurricanes. May started out more like March, with over the course of June will increase, • Most people who die in hurricanes are windy and cold conditions during the rst starting the month at 42% and ending it killed by the towering walls of sea third of the month, and several overnight at 47%. Average rainfall for the month is water (known as a storm surge) that lows in the 30s. e coldest morning was around four to ve inches, which is highly come inland. on Mother’s Day (May 10), with a low of dependent on thunderstorm activity. • ree hurricanes or tropical storms in 32 recorded at the airport and temps even In terms of sunshine, on June 20, the September of 2004 produced the wettest lower in the coldest valleys. It was safe to longest day of the year, the sun will rise at month on record in Fairview, with more plant those tender veggies and fruits aer 6:14 and set 14 hours, 34 minutes later, at than 27 inches of rain. that. Rainfall was also on the light side at 8:49. On December 21, the shortest day of Follow the progress and be weather-wise the start of the month. e latter half of the year, the sun will rise at 7:36 and set 9 this season. A good place to start is the May was more typical of June than March, hours, 45 minutes later at 5:21. National Hurricane Center (nhc.noaa.gov). with a good number of days in the 70s and eir site also has a series of webinars that Hurricane Season 80s and no more cold nights. Where does the word are meant for students but can be quite Here are some interesting tidbits on the Hurricane season is from June to ”hurricane” come from? informative for just about anyone. long-term average conditions for the area November, when seas are at their in June from weatherspark.com. e daily warmest and most humid. e peak is The word comes from the Taino in September. Here are some interesting Meteorologist Tom Ross high temperature in June increases by Native American word hurucane, managed the Climate facts about hurricanes: four degrees, from 78 to 82, and rarely meaning “evil spirit of the wind.” Database Modernization falls below 49 or exceeds 88. e daily • e rst time anyone ew into a Program at the National low temperature increases by ve degrees, hurricane was in 1943 in the middle Climatic Data Center. from 58 to 63, and rarely falls below 49 of World War II. Storms were not yet rains take place in the eye wall, the ring or exceeds 67. June’s cloud cover is fairly named at that time. • A tropical storm is classied as a of clouds and thunderstorms closely QUESTION of hurricane once winds become faster surrounding the eye. GET FAIRVIEW FORECASTS than 74 miles per hour. • Every second, a large hurricane releases the MONTH the energy of 10 atomic bombs. AND WEATHER! • A typical hurricane can dump up to six How many days on average do • Hurricanes can also produce tornadoes, Go to ashevilleweather.com inches to a foot of rain across a region. we get precipitation? but they are not as strong as regular and click on ”Fairview.” • e most violent winds and heaviest

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How Our Mountains Came to Be he southern Appalachian region is known worldwide for its scenic beauty and biological diversity. To under- Tstand how these majestic mountains came to be home to more than 10,000 species of plants and animals, we will have to do a little time traveling and read the origin story that was written for us in the rocks. Around 270 million years ago, the continents that were ancestral to North During the Pleistocene, sheets of ice crept south- can be found here: you, me and all the other America and Africa collided. Huge masses of ward, pushing animals and plants in front of people who are lucky enough to call the rocks were pushed and piled up to form the them to what are now our local mountains. southern Appalachians our home. mountains that we now know as the Appala- (PHOTO BY TRAVIS BORDLEY/SAHC) ough sometimes in pictures it may squish and fold into each other to form our chians. As a result of the collision, rocks that e di erent rock types that make up our seem like everything here exists in mountains. If you look closely, you can still had originally formed on di erent conti- mountains have created a variety of beautiful harmony, the truth is this see these folded patterns in our rocks today nents in diverse environments came together di erent landforms and soil characteristics, global hotspot for biodiversity has been in places such as the Botanical Gardens near to set the stage for the diversity of landscape, resulting in a wide range of habitat diversity. historically and recently a ected by many UNC-Asheville. You can also nd igneous habitat, and life forms that characterize the is, coupled with the migration of diverse di erent threats. Deforestation, invasive rocks exposed in our area, in places where the southern Appalachians today. plant and animal species that weren’t pests, climate change, and chemical surrounding metamorphic rock has eroded Some of the rock types formed highly common to this region before, has set the pollution have led to the loss of unique away. A local example is Looking Glass Rock. specialized habitats, such as balds, stage for the scenic beauty and biodiversity habitat, the endangerment of species, and About 11,000 years ago, during the high-elevation rocky summits, and granite we have here in the southern Appalachians. in some cases, threats to human health. Pleistocene epoch, great sheets of ice domes. Metamorphosed sandstone formed Our region’s more than 10,000 species However, by increasing our knowledge advanced southward from the polar region. outcrops and cli s that are habitats for include 70 types of mammals, 460 di erent of and appreciation for history and the e glaciers did not reach our mountains, but scattered communities of rare plants and species of spiders, around 100 native trees current state of our environment, we can the resulting change in climate did. Animals animals. Metal-rich rock layers produced and 1,400 owering plants, and 2,300 spe- all play a role in conserving our beautifully and plants were pushed, carried or forced the acidic soils that some species, such cies of fungi (with more to be discovered). diverse home. southward. Species usually found in the as red spruce, need to ourish. Volcanic And more than 30 species of salamanders Watch a version of this article at north, such as the saw-whet owl, and ances- rocks produced soils that favor oak forests. can be found in the Great Smoky Mountain youtube.com/watch?v=r8RHNcpL1T0. tors of our Carolina Northern ying squirrel Many of the rocks you will nd in our National Park alone, earning its name as the region are metamorphic rocks, formed sought refuge in the southern Appalachians. salamander capital of the world. In addition Hannah Latragna is SAHC’s Communications ese species and their descendants can still under heat and pressure that caused the to this wide variety of plants and animals, and Community Engagement AmeriCorps be found in our mountains at high elevations. existing sedimentary and other rock types to there are a few other unique creatures that member. Visit Appalachian.org.

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THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2020 11 TO YOUR HEALTH MICHAEL TRAYFORD

Neutralizing Fear and Worry verywhere we turn these days, it is impossible to avoid talk or news about coronavirus. ere is hardly an indi- Basic Tips to Evidual alive who is not reminded countless times every day of what has been controlling Neutralize Worry our lives for the past few months. 1 Write down your worries. e news talks about nothing other They have less power over you than COVID-19, lost or altered employ- on paper than they do in your ment, kids at home, everyone wearing head. masks at the store (or not wearing them), yearning for human contact or eating out 2 Create a gratitude list. at your favorite restaurant, dwindling Focusing on positives replaces bank accounts, and the toll on human worrying about negatives. life. ese are all constant reminders of 3 Turn off the TV. Be informed how our lives are very dierent than they but not over-informed. used to be. And now there is constant talk about 4 Breathe, breathe, breathe. Writing down your worries can help to neutralize them. See more tips in the box at right. what’s next: a phased “re-opening,” more 5 Realize that most of what you limits on human contact, the next wave He observed how some were able to and physically. See the box to the right for worry about will never come of sickness and casualties, and further overcome adversity and survive in the tips on how to control your worries. true. (This is a fact.) uncertainty about our children’s education Fairview Landscaping would like to wish all of you a very harshest of circumstances through nding and our nancial well-being. COVID and the Apex Offices Be well and control your thoughts meaning and purpose in their lives and How does one handle it all? Will it ever Our practice has been actively, and safely, and responses. It may very well how others perished from beingHappy continu- New Year. And to remind you of all the things that we go back to “normal”? treating patients from across the country save your life. ously overcome with fear and worry at the I’d be lying if I said I knew. But I do during this pandemic. Deemed essential hands of their captors. know one thing we have control over—the do such ashealth tree care providers removal, in NC, we havestorm opted debris cleanup, all types of According to many experts, fear is most important factor in this COVID-19 to continue to care for our patients with Michael Trayford, DC, DACNB involuntary but worry is the opposite; it’s equation with regard to our health and brain injury and associated conditions who is a functional neurologist, voluntary (a choice). And it candrainage be a very issues, grading and gravel roadpublished repair. journal author, This is just well-being—and that is how we respond typically have high rates of ER, hospital damaging choice. Fear can be thrust upon international speaker, and to it. and medical visits. We feel that our services us by captors, a virus or overdue bills. How advisor for the Dementia In his landmark memoir, Man’s Search some of ourhelp unburden expertise. the acute care Give health systemus a call andSociety we of America.can Hetalk can about we respond to the fear is largely what deter- for Meaning, Viktor Frankl wrote of his and minimize exposure for immune-com- be reached at ApexBrainCenters.com mines our outcomes, both psychologically experiences in Nazi concentration camps. what youpromised need individuals done. during We this crisis. are fullyor 708-5274. insured and a licensed general contractor. AndSTORM we DRAINS show • EROSION up one CONTROL time… every time! FREE FILL DIRT

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12 THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2020 WEIGHT LOSS ASHLEY LUCAS

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y customers have been asking a Thirty minutes of brisk walking every day may couple of questions recently. e help you meet your weight loss goals. rst is “Exercise decreases immu- Mnity? I thought I was doing something good for my body!” And the second is “Reduce my exercise? How am I ever going to lose this weight?” that number to his resting heart rate, 65, We all know that exercise is a key compo- to get 125. So, 125 is his heart rate goal for nent to our overall well-being, but most of optimal immune strength. us aren’t aware that it can wreak havoc on our immunity if we aren’t smart about it. In Watch Your Clock general, we also think we need to exercise a Find your own heart rate goal and exercise lot to drop weight or maintain it. around that number for about 20 to 60 So, how much exercise do we need to minutes, ve times per week. Get outside support our best immunity while keeping and go for a nice brisk walk on the other the weight o ? e answer involves days. If weight loss is the goal, 30 minutes watching the clock and your heart rate. of brisk walking every day should be a Now is the time to embrace shorter and su cient duration. less-intense workouts. ( is can help with All in all, the good news is you can still time management, too.) Unfortunately, get your sweat on this spring while long, intense training sessions are more supporting your immune system and are much more complicated than a simple reserve. Figure out what 60% of your apt to drain and overly stress your body, dropping weight. Maybe you’ll nd that equation. e bene ts of increased activity heart rate reserve is and add your resting while potentially depressing your immune less is actually more, allowing you to come on weight loss aren’t as clear as what we heart rate. is is the heart rate at which system and making you hungry. Shorter, out of this crisis leaner and stronger than have come to believe. Exercise should be you can exercise to nd an immune less-intense workouts will actually support you had ever imagined. viewed as a wellness tool rather than a boosting function. stronger immunity by increasing lympho- weight loss tool for many reasons. Let me Here’s an example for a 55-year-old cytes and natural killer cells, which are two explain how to protect your immunity man. His maximum heart rate is achieved Ashley Lucas, who lives in good things. Fletcher, has a PH.D. in while you lose weight. by subtracting his age, 55, from 220, is is good news from a weight loss nutrition and is a Registered which equals 165. Subtract his resting standpoint, too. We are o en told that Mind Your Heart Rate Dietitian. Her company, PHD heart rate, 65, from his maximum heart Weight Loss and Nutrition, is weight loss is simple—we need to eat less Find your maximum heart rate (220 rate, 165, which equals 100 (the heart rate located at 1833 Henderson- and move more—and that calories in minus your age) and subtract your resting reserve). Sixty percent of 100 is 60. Add ville Road, Suite 170, Asheville. 552-3333 or equal calories out. However, our bodies heart rate. is equals your heart rate myphdweightloss.com.

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14 THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2020 ON THE FARM WENDY HARRILL The Fairview Endings and Beginnings

s we begin to recover from the it will change the feel of our market. Town Crier Really coronavirus shutdown, we need to Usually, we have quite a bit of contact look to our community to nd the (hugs, handshakes, etc.) with our Gets Around! Aplaces where we can help. Many of our customers, especially on opening day; it locals make their living in the tourism will have been months since we’ve seen industry and the restaurant trade. With some of our regulars. I hope that these restaurants closed, waiters, kitchen sta, restrictions won’t be necessary for long. delivery companies, and farmers are Walter hasn’t been able to work our suering from income loss. We will all downtown street cart since the Christ- have to nd a way to rebuild. is can mas season due to the cold weather and Every month, be a discouraging prospect for those of the COVID-19 restrictions. We have no us who felt our businesses had nally idea how long the street cart will be out the Fairview Town Crier reached a stable place. I have a feeling we of commission or how long it will take may see some long-time local businesses the tourists, who are our main source ﬁ lls mailboxes and not take that challenge, or not have the of income for the cart, to return to hits the streets – and resources to continue. downtown. But I think we’ll also see a whole new Even with all the changes, life goes on is posted online at crop of folks who have had the time to as usual in many ways. Walter and work up some pretty interesting and Andy have gotten the pruning done fairviewtowncrier.com. innovative business ideas while we’ve at the blueberry patch. Now the boys We also regularly stay in touch all been quarantined. Still, it may take are hard at work weeding, mulching, some time for many to get the nancial mowing, and weed eating. Every once in with 1,400 people who’ve liked us resources to take on a new venture. As a while, they’ll change it up—running on Facebook. much as I will miss those who don’t the chainsaw and using the tree loppers recover, I look forward to seeing what to clean up brush around the patch. And comes out of these hard times. of course, both farm trucks have needed Where do we stand at Imladris Farm? repairs; something always seems to wear We have managed to survive nancially out or get broken with farm work. This for now because of our co-packing is all normal activity for this time of the accounts. We were lucky enough to have a year, and it is giving us a sense of hope Nearly 9,000 partner who makes elderberry tonic, and that the rest of the world will soon be on business is booming in that product line track again. copies right now. We are considered an essential We appreciate each and every one of business since we’re a food producer, so our customers. Like us, I’m sure they are directly mailed to we’ve not faced issues with production appreciate all our local businesses that being stopped. Our sta can work alone, make Asheville and the surrounding every home in Fairview so they feel relatively safe continuing to communities such a special place to live. work and appreciate having a job right In times like these, we see the inter- and Gerton and parts of now. But so many of their friends and connectedness that creates community. Reynolds and Fletcher. relatives are not as lucky. So, when you see a way to help, you Tailgate markets have had their should do it; and if you need help, ask openings delayed. And even when for it. We’re all in this together. Give allowed to open, the restrictions your encouragement to those businesses may make them unprofitable for us. starting over, and when the time comes, The North Asheville Tailgate Market get excited by the new businesses born reopened on May 2nd. The number out of this catastrophe. Life goes on. of shoppers and vendors are limited. Shoppers are only able to go one way, Wendy Harrill is co-owner of Imladris Farm, and vendors have to remain six feet away a sustainable supplier of jams, jellies, and from our customers. preserves made from locally sourced fruit. While I feel these are safe precautions, Imladrisfarm.com. An additional 350 copies are available for pickup at our ofﬁ ces, the library, and many businesses around the area.

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THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2020 15 MEET YOUR NEIGHBOR Letters and Jewels Charles Schoof delivered mail in Vietnam, polished stones in Asheville

THEN AND NOW Charles’ time in Vietnam coincided with great advances in technology. His unit had a Univac 1005, a punched card data processing system—the first electronic computer used on the battlefield. Charles also used a Fridon Flexowriter (shown at left), the first real word processor. It was a heavy-duty typewriter, but it was also able to record text on punched paper tape and play it back with pauses to allow an Army typist to insert custom text orders associated with different codes. This made cutting orders much faster for soldiers like Charles. You can see the paper tape hanging in the photo. Charles said this was done to keep the tape taut and untangled. BY CLARK AYCOCK

harles Schoof has lived in the same January 1966, he took his oath and was His company handled all the papework two other people eating a hamburger house in Fairview since 1979, aer sent to Fort Jackson for boot camp and for 15,000 support troops in Vietnam. in front of the main PX [a general store Che moved from Greensboro to specialized training in clerk typing. ey kept records, paid soldiers, issued for soldiers only]. One bullet came from manage Schiman’s Jewelers in Ashe- He and a small group of men were transfers and promotions, cut orders for somewhere, and he never knew what hit ville—but before that he delivered the mail then assigned to the 527th Personnel R&R—and delivered the mail, of course. him. He had only been in the country in Vietnam. Let’s nd out how those two Service Company in Fort Lewis, Wash- If you served in certain areas of Vietnam fewer than three weeks.” parts of his life came together. ington. ere was one problem when and received an order, it came through the Charles interacted with the locals, who He was born in Raleigh. His mother, they got there, however—the company 527th. “ e Army couldn’t do anything would clean tents and clothes, but not with the South Vietnamese soldiers. He Beulah, was from the area, and his dad, didn’t exist. It was a brand-new company unless you had a piece of paper,” Charles has strong memories of the children. “It Herbert Schoof, from Long Island, starting from scratch and had not been said. ( ere is a short, soldier-produced kind of broke your heart what they went NY, was studying science at NC State. activated yet. When the small group rst documentary of the 527th in Vietnam through during the war,” he said. “ ese ey met because his mother was the met with their new commanding ocer, from 1966 on YouTube. At the 1:54 mark, people are just like you and me. It made secretary for the botany department. he went around the circle, pointing at you can see Charles handing out the mail. you ask: ‘Why are we doing this?’ ere His father went on to serve in the US people and assigning jobs at random. Go to fairviewtowncrier.com/links for the has to be a better way.” Public Health Service for 31 years, at’s how Charles became the mail clerk direct link to the video.) Charles had a friend named Rick who earning the rank of captain in the US and got his “Mailman” nickname. e Charles’ experience in the war was was engaged to a woman back home in Navy. “I was very fortunate to have company was activated at the beginning dierent from what you may have seen in Ohio. Rick’s ancée would oen write movies and TV. them as parents,” Charles said. of June, and soldiers started arriving from “Hey, Charlie!” on the back of her enve- His service was spent in an area When Charles was young, his family all over the world. lopes to Rick, knowing “the mailman” where there was no direct combat, and moved to Atlanta and then Savannah, From June to August 1966, “we would see it. When she showed her the soldiers didn’t carry weapons. In in 1954, for his father’s work. His dad played army,” he said. “We went to class friend Susan one of these letters before fact, Charles said the weapons were traveled the world to combat infectious and bivouacked. We simulated what it she sent it, Susan was a little confused in “our wall locker. But that didn’t us diseases spread by insects, including would be like, lived in the woods and but soon learned who Charlie was. She do any good because the ammunition malaria. As a result, Charles had elds. And learned to put up tents.” had been wanting to write a GI, and was in the ConEx [a steel shipping traveled to much of Europe when he Aer getting up to strength with was soon corresponding with him and container], and we couldn’t get in the was young—but he had never been to personnel and equipment, the company sending goodie boxes. “And that’s how I ConEx because we didn’t have a key!” Asia. But that was about to change. was deployed to Vietnam in November of met my rst wife,” Charles said. But Charles wanted to make clear that, Charles was 23 years old and that year. Charles ew into Saigon via San Finally, in November 1967, his tour even though he was relatively safe (a studying business administration at Francisco, Hawaii and Japan. e 527th was up and he boarded the plane to go combat unit of the Korean army kept the Georgia Military College when he settled into Qui Nhon, which was around back home. “Everybody lived for that Viet Cong at bay in the Qui Nhon area), found out he might be draed into ser- 100 miles north of Cam Ranh Bay and ight,” he said. Aer the plane le the there was no front line in Vietnam. “ e vice to go to Vietnam. He knew that if 100 miles south of Da Nang. ground, “everyone erupted into great rst person in our unit to be killed in he enlisted, instead of being draed, he His rst impressions of Vietnam? “It applause,” he said. He ew through the Vietnam, a friend of mine,” Charles said, could have some say in his assignment, was hot as hell, and the mosquitos ate you Philippines, Guam and Hawaii on the “was in the wrong place at the wrong and he wanted to go into personnel, up,” he said. From a man who grew up in way back to Fort Lewis. time. He was sitting in a truck between which he was studying at college. So in Savannah, that’s really saying something. Charles said he didn’t feel connected

16 THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2020 to the larger war e ort. But what stuck Charles lives in today. He and Susan with him then, and still remains now, had one son, Stephen, who is married, is great camaraderie among those he has one daughter, and works at the NC served with. “We had pride that we Agriculture Research Station in Fletcher. had done something no one else had Schi man’s asked Charles to move ever done—started a company from back to Greensboro in 1983, but he nothing. at was our child, so to wanted to stay in the area and transi- speak. We made it what it became.” tioned into the insurance business at He was stationed at Fort Lee, in United Family Life, where he worked Virginia, for the remainder of his for about 15 years. A er that, he service. A er he got out, in 1968, he worked part-time for 10 years at Alan’s went back to school, taking correspon- Jewelry & Pawn on Patton Avenue. dence courses from the Gemological Susan passed away in 2003. He met Institute of America, and became a his second wife, Norma, in a local Registered Jeweler and Gemologist. He hiking group, and they were married worked at a jewelry store in Savannah in 2006. (It turns out both of his wives and married Susan, his Vietnam pen were from Ohio.) Charles is also a pal, in 1969. longtime member of Groce United ey eventually decided to move Methodist Church on Tunnel Road north—maybe it was the mosquitos?— and an enthusiastic bell ringer with the and he took a job at Schi man’s Jewelers Ringing God Praise Handbells Chorus. in Greensboro in 1973. In 1979, he was Charles has been diagnosed with asked to replace Mr. Henderson at the Parkinson’s and spends most of his us.” He is looking to be classi ed as Above: Charles with his friend Ron Ray in Viet- Schi man’s store in Asheville. is was time in a wheelchair. e Army has 100% disabled by the Army but has had nam and, 47 years later, at the Grove Park Inn. a dream come true because he and his acknowledged a link between Parkin- his appeal turned down three times.

wife both loved the mountains of WNC. son’s and exposure to Agent Orange. In spite of his health issues, Charles If you would like to get in touch with Charles, ey looked all over the greater And Qui Nhon, which is where he has a positive outlook and keeps a good please contact the Crier: 828-771-6983 (call/ Asheville area for a place to live. ey was stationed, was one of the largest sense of humor. His Parkinson’s doctor text) or [email protected]. liked a house in Candler but told the dumping grounds for Agent Orange told him, ’I’ve never seen you down.’ realtor they wanted to see something in in Vietnam. A sticker on his car reads, Charles said that’s not totally true, but Clark Aycock is the editor of the Fairview Town Crier. the country. ey were shown the house “We came home, and death came with life “is what you make of it.”

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THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2020 17 SCHOOL BOARD CINDY McMAHON

The Quiet Halls: A Q&A with Fairview Elementary Leaders had the opportunity to talk with Dr. What do you have in mind for helping Angie Jackson and Jamie Slagle, Princi- students make the transition back into the pal and Assistant Principal at Fairview school building in August? Elementary, about their experience with We’re still in the planning stages for I AJ: school during the pandemic. transitioning students back in the fall. For instance, some grade levels are What have you missed most since March inviting their upcoming students to Zoom 16, when the school doors closed and meetings so that they can talk about what’s virtual learning began? dierent at the next grade level and what Angie Jackson (AJ): e relation- to expect academically. Other grade levels ships. Just seeing the smiling faces, are working on a bulleted list for parents opening the car doors in the morning, all about grade-level expectations. of the “good mornings,” going in class- Ms. Katie, our guidance counselor, is rooms and seeing the learning in action. working on social and emotional lessons Hearing the noise in the cafeteria would be with all of our sta and what that will look so great these days. like when we come back to school. We’re Jamie Slagle (JS): All those little incorporating that into our daily schedule, things that you usually don’t think depending on the grade level. For example, about on a daily basis when we’re here kindergarten and rst grade would normally. Now those are the things that absolutely need 15 minutes each day for we miss the most. We’re just not used to Jamie Slagle, Assistant Principal, Fairview social and emotional lessons. these quiet halls. Angie Jackson, Principal, Fairview Elementary Elementary We’re doing the [end of year] send-os through the car line or the bus area. We What has surprised you during this time? is amazing. She has gotten a county car. work to pass out food. It’s that community need to nd closure in this year. When AJ: e technology that our teachers She goes out and delivers meals—delivers support that Fairview is known for. students come to pick up their materials have learned to use in such a quick time truckloads of groceries. Anything the And then [we have] teams working and supplies for h grade, it’s going to period, and just the variety of technologies family needs, she has taken care of. We together to reach out to our social worker be a drive-through; they’ll get all of their that they’re using. ey have jumped into originally were not a meal site, and now when they’re concerned about a student. belongings, materials and certicates. Each SeeSaw and Google Classroom; they’re we are. We’re giving out over 100 meals a And we have assistants hopping in the grade level is planning to do something a holding Zoom meetings, they’re using day. at line is just non-stop, and most car with her to go make home visits, just little dierent for their pick-up times. FlipGrid, they’re using Discovery Edu- days we run out of food. to make sure that everybody is well and We originally thought we would do it by cation. And the majority of our teachers JS: We also worry about the kids doing the best they can. last name, but we wanted every grade level had never used that technology before. because [of] the communication with to have their own time, and then the sta But they gured out how to do it and now each other [they were used to]—them can be lined up, social distanced, with their they’re doing it on a regular basis, and they getting to see their friends. Teachers have I’m super proud of the masks on. Just so we can see everybody. feel very comfortable with it. So I think been holding class Zoom meetings. at support that everyone has JS: And each grade level will come up it’s just that teamwork and that drive to helps because [the kids] get to see each with a way, whether it’s making signs or bal- given, the positive attitudes, do everything they could to make remote other and talk to each other. We have loons—to make their students feel special learning successful. been trying to create videos where we sing making the best of it. We have even though they have to stay in the car. It’ll songs, read poems, tell jokes—just so that such a wonderful community. be a time that they’ll get their yearbooks; Will the teachers be able to transfer any of we continue to li their spirits and let the and we’ve got t-shirts for them; things like that back into the classroom? kids know that we’re still here. We’re still at Angie Jackson, Principal that. Just a way to send [them] o and close AJ: Absolutely. ey’ll be able to use all the year out and let them know that we love school, we’re still doing these things, and Fairview Elementary of it. we’re looking forward to seeing them again them and we miss them and we wanted to JS: Our teachers have even been talking when the time is right. see them one more time before summer. about that during their Zoom meetings— Our school counselor has done an about how they realize now all the things excellent job, too, of reaching out and JS: I know that one particular second Is there any information that people that they can do with Google Classroom checking on those kiddos who she knew grade teacher and her husband mapped should have for next year? and SeeSaw and that they want to use that might be going through some of that out a route for every child in her class. AJ: Our new wing should be completed when the kids come back. loneliness. She’s been holding individual She got their addresses, emailed and by the rst or second week of June, which is Zoom meetings and Zoom meetings for called all the parents and told them super exciting. We have about 20 teachers What have you worried about during this small groups and working on some of approximately what time she would be moving classrooms because that new wing time, and how have you addressed those those skills. She’s even been contacted there. e teacher went up and le a is going to create a domino eect. We’re in concerns? by parents or grandparents who said, little goodie bag and some things on the the process now of packing up boxes. AJ: We have worried about our “My student is having a hard time and porch. en she backed up and the child students and families having what they missing folks.” She’s reaching out in that came out so that they were safe, socially What are you looking forward to about need: technology, [such as] hot spots, way, too, which I think is really import- distancing. But that was completely on the summer? food. Our social worker, Angie Brock, ant because that helps with that social her own. ere are other teachers who AJ: No Zoom meetings, I hope! We’re and emotional piece. are now doing that as well, but we didn’t averaging ve to six a day, all day. tell them to do that. at’s just something JS: And I think that would go for Fairview Elementary What are you most proud of? they wanted to do. everybody: sta, students, families, End of Year Send-Off AJ: I’m super proud of the support that AJ: It took her six hours. probably all the way down. We’re looking forward to getting Schedule everyone has given, the positive attitudes, JS: ey started running a little behind, AJ: making the best of it. We have such a so she started calling the parents and ready for next year, working on class JUNE 1 2nd Grade 1–3 pm wonderful community. We get calls all saying, “We’re running a little bit behind lists, working on handbooks. at’ll feel JUNE 2 1st Grade 9:30–11:30 am the time: “Hey, what can we do to help?” but we’re coming.” And one of the parents normal. I’m ready to feel normal again. said, “My son has looked so forward to JUNE 2 4th Grade 1–3 pm “Can we provide food?” “Can we help give food out?” We have assistants going to this, he’s been standing on the porch at the JUNE 3 3rd Grade 9:30–11:30 am Cindy McMahon is the the district oce to prepare the food and door for the last 30 minutes waiting for Reynolds District Representa- JUNE 3 5th Grade 1–3 pm get the food out. ey’re in vans during you. at’s how much he’s looking forward tive, Buncombe County School JUNE 4 Kindergarten 1–3 pm the day delivering food. Instead of staying to seeing you.” It just gives you chills and Board. Contact: cindy. home, our assistants are coming in to warms your heart to hear things like that. [email protected].

18 THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2020 KIDS & SCHOOL

Fly on, Cardinal Fifth Graders!

by Kenya Hoart could have imagined. ey have taken on virtual learning, explored dierent ways to THEY ENTERED THE BUILDING full connect and communicate, and participate of excitement; ready to learn, make new every day as if nothing has changed. friends and grow. ey were small, bright- ey’ve le a mark in their classrooms, on eyed and anxious not to miss a thing. their school buses and in our hearts. We will Some were shy and maybe a little scared, remember their smiles and good deeds, the but all were ready to take on the challenge stories they told, the ideas they shared and of being a kindergartner. ey told their how they made us feel. And while we did parents good-bye and started on their way. not get a face-to-face chance to wish these ey were ocially Fairview Cardinals. h graders good luck at middle school, give Years have passed, condence has built them a hug to send them on their way or and little minds have grown. ey have thank them for all they taught us while they traveled the halls hundreds of times, read we here, we know they are ready. We know lots of interesting books and become they are okay. ey are holding their heads role models for the kids standing where high and looking ahead, ready for their next they once stood. ey have grown taller, adventure. eir futures are bright, and learned about respect and integrity, and we can’t wait to hear about all that unfolds. mastered math strategies they built on year We are so proud of each and every one of aer year. Now they are h graders who these students who will always be Fairview continue to work hard and dream big. Cardinals in our hearts. ey’ve spent hours running on the Farewell, Fairview h graders. ank playground, experienced eld trips to lots you for letting us be a part of your journey. of interesting places, and discovered many Now is your time to soar. new and incredible things. ey’ve enjoyed fall festivals, eld days, sing-a-longs and Kenya Hoffart is the VP of fundraising and so much more. e doors are less heavy communications chair for the FES PTA. now, and the library and cafeteria don’t seem so big. ey are nishing their Shown at right are just some of the graduating elementary school years in a way no one fifth graders at FES.

Find the Good in the World Around You t’s easy to feel overwhelmed right now. My parents are having to adapt to Cane Creek Middle School Students Kids are learning to adapt to online working online. As teachers, their jobs are school in a home environment, and high-maintenance, and it can be really hard Make History Iadults are worrying about providing for on them. Every day aer lunch, my parents Sara Barlowe, Grace their families. However, no matter what go on a “date” walk down to the mailbox. Armitstead, Brady Although it’s not much, it gives them a little hit of sunlight before they have to go Clausen and Trap- AVERY LOVE back inside and nish out the school day. per Alonso recently One of our dogs follows them down the competed in the driveway, wagging its tail like crazy, just North Carolina happy to be walking with them, and o her National History your age, a lot of people are in the same leash. (Our other dog always stands on the Day Contest, which boat mentally—feeling sad, frustrated or top step of our front porch watching them was held virtually anxious. I know how easy it can be to get go; even though they call her and tell her due to the COVID- sucked into those feelings of hopelessness, she can come with them, she knows she’s 19 pandemic, and to just let it wash you away, but it’s times supposed to stay on the porch.) at story like these when it’s most important to nd might not seem like much, but that’s the were awarded the things that mean the most to you and point. It doesn’t have to be something big second place in hold on tight. that changes your day for the better. Even if the Junior Group Everyone has dierent hobbies, priorities it’s just a little, chubby dog trotting down to Exhibit category. and things that make them happy. What the mailbox, if it makes you smile, that’s all The team’s exhibit, works well for others might not be great for that matters. entitled “Brothers The second place team from CCMS is first in our hearts. you. It’s important to remember, too, that Once you start actively looking for the Like These and the sometimes joy doesn’t need to come from good things in life, you will start to see Barriers They Faced After Vietnam,” was inspired by a PTSD writing big things. If you can learn to nd little them more and more. Now that I’m looking therapy group at the VA hospital. things that make your life even a bit better, for owers, I see more kinds and colors then you’ll end up a lot happier than before. than I ever did before, because I wasn’t The 2020 contest theme was “Breaking Barriers in History,“ and this I’ve always had a so spot for owers. I paying attention. e catalyst of joy can be year’s unprecedented circumstances added an extra layer of mean- love the wild ones that grow, even when anything you want it to be—small, big or ing to the theme. Students presented projects in one of five catego- nobody is rooting for them, and I love anything in between. As long as you start ries—documentary, exhibit, paper, performance or website—and the the ones in gardens, too. Whenever I go looking somewhere, you’re already better winners from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, US territories, and on walks now, or even just out to check o than you were before, and it can only go international schools will compete in a national contest this summer. the mail, I always look around to see if I up from there. And it’s okay if you can’t take can nd any new owers. If they’re on the care of everything. Right now, all you can National History Day is a non-profit that seeks to improve the teaching side of the road, and not being grown by do is your best, and that’s enough. and learning of history. The contest was established in 1974 and cur- anybody, I’ll pick them and press them. It’s rently engages more than half a million students every year in conduct- an extremely low-maintenance activity, and Avery Love is a tenth-grader at A.C. Reynolds ing original research on historical topics of interest. it’s such an easy way to bring a little bit of High School. She lives in Fairview with her beauty into my life. mom, dad, and sister Zoe.

THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2020 19 MOUNTAIN MAGIC GREG PHILLIPS

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The magician places a prediction (guess) into an envelope that he sets on the table. The specta- Greg Phillips is a professional speaker, tor is asked to deal some cards on the table and then told to stop at any point. On top of the magician and comedian. Contact him last card dealt, the magician tosses the envelope (with the guess) and asks the spectator to open at [email protected] or it. When they do, they see that the magician’s prediction matches the last card dealt. MountainMagicAcademy.com.

NEEDED • A deck of cards • Piece of paper • Marker • Envelope • Table SET UP 1 Before you begin, pick a card and 1 2 3 4 5 remove it from the deck. 2 Draw that card on the paper, and seal the paper into the envelope. TO PERFORM down onto the table into a messy pile. of the pile. (Image 4) 3 Without the audience knowing, Hand out the deck of cards to the Make sure to emphasize that the cards Ask your volunteer to look at the place the card face down at the edge spectator. Have them fully shue the deck. don’t have to be in a neat pile. prediction inside the envelope and of the table so that almost half of it Tell them you will predict the card that Tell your volunteer to stop dealing at then turn over the top card. (Image 5) sticks over the side. Lay the envelope they will pick. any time. Pick up the envelope—and the Your prediction will match the card. on top of it to hide the card. Have the volunteer deal the cards face hidden card beneath it—and toss it on top Magic!

Learn Magic and coloring fun! More This Summer Greg Phillips, a professional magician, has specialized in educational programs for schools and churches for more than 40 years. He hosts magic camps and afterschool clubs that teach children social skills through learning magic. His students learn to do fun and entertaining tricks, but he said that’s just the surface. Students can also learn disci- pline, hand-eye coordination, how to prepare, confidence, empathy, creative thinking and improvisation skills. Greg is the exclusive teacher of the Discover Magic educational program in the WNC area. This national program is specially designed to teach key life skills to kids ages 7 to 12. Every class features custom props, secret file folders for each participant, and special bonus materials the kids can unlock online with a secret code. The tricks are specially designed to encourage and reinforce a life skill presented with that lesson. For more information about Greg’s upcoming June camps and online classes, contact him at [email protected]. coloringforcovid.com

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b. Chihino and her brother Haku are 5 years old and came to Charlie’s Angels from a Animal Haven Seeks Donations neighboring county’s shelter. Chihino is a bit shy, but her Animal Haven of Asheville is a nonprofit animal sanctuary celebrating its 20 anniversary this month. They currently brother Haku is helping her to have 95 animals at the sanctuary, including dogs, cats, bunnies, ducks, chickens, a guinea pig, goats, pigs and cows. adjust to her new environment. Normally, the sanctuary and on-site thrift shop are open to the public. However, because of the COVID-19 regula- They have lived together all of tions, they have been closed for over a month. their lives and are wanting to find The sanctuary could use your help with food or monetary donations to continue caring for the animals. Specific a home together. needs include Mazuri Potbelly Pig food (active), dry and wet dog and cat food, apples, kale, animal crackers and square bales of hay. For more information, call 299-1635 or visit animalhavenofasheville.org. Contact Charlie’s Angels, 885-3647, wncanimalrescue.org

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22 THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2020 PEOPLE & COMMUNITY

Gerton Author Publishes First Children’s Book

Kim Jones, a book designer and illustrator who lives in Gerton, has just published The Silly Letters of Agnes Buttons. In the book, Agnes write letters to all her friends and tells them about her adventures and the silly things she sees. This book playfully explores letters and words, and each letter is combined with an illustration that highlights the words it contains. Parents and adults can read with children from kindergarten to fi fth grade to help improve their language skills—in a fun and silly way. The book is available on Amazon in e-reader and physical formats. Kim’s art has been displayed in Asheville and Hendersonville. For more information on Author Kim Jones, and cover of her or the book, go to facebook.com/bluegatedesign. The Silly Letters of Agnes Buttons

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Appreciating New Perspectives I love reading the Town Crier, and most months I Child in High School & One Home from College” brought skillfully wove the basic psychology of crisis/loss/grief read every article. During our family’s ongoing self-isola- back memories of a much-anticipated 25th anniversary (and let’s face it, folks, that’s what is going on with all of tion prompted by the COVID-19 threat, any contact with trip being canceled by an unexpected hurricane when we us right now) together with his personal experience. I the world outside our own little valley has become all the lived on the Outer Banks. Next up was “First Year of Col- began to understand my own feelings and actions better. more precious. Being in the “at risk” age category, my hus- lege Cut Short.” e author’s self-realization of his social/ But more importantly, I now saw the reason behind band and I didn’t leave upper Spring Mountain for seven emotional needs despite being an introvert, a personality what I had thought were the bizarre feelings, words weeks, and then only to make a Walmart pickup run. So I trait which I share, again struck a chord. Already I felt not and actions of others in reaction to our virus situation. eagerly devoured our May issue of the Town Crier. so all alone a er all. ey have been manifestations of stages one through e series of articles that immediately caught my Glancing at the next article, I saw that it was written by four mentioned in the article. Best news of all? Stage interest was “Staying Home in Fairview.” Each personal a high school student. It’s been so long since I was that ve—acceptance—will come! We will get through this. re ection seemed to have been written to help me keep age, and I don’t recall either myself or any of my friends ings may never be exactly the same again, but we will my own experiences in proper perspective. Having stayed being evenly remotely wise at that stage, [so] I wasn’t move on. at home with our own children many years ago, I could expecting any grand revelations. ank you Town Crier and Eddie Hewer for the easily relate and commiserate with the author of “ ree Wow, was I wrong. “Facing a Crisis in High School” revelation. Kids under 6.” And the crushed dreams expressed in “A was the most amazing article of all. Young Mr. Hewer — Ruth Atkins

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THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2020 23 FINANCIAL FOCUS STEPHEN HERBERT

Managing Withdrawals Carefully Can Protect Retirement Income hroughout much of your working the last several months, the markets are major impact on how long your money In any case, think carefully about your life, you contribute to your 401(k), neither smooth nor predictable. Rather lasts. You’ll improve your likelihood of withdrawal rate. By managing it carefully, IRA and other investment accounts than constantly trying to change your success if you are able to be exible and and reviewing it over time, you can take Tto help ensure a comfortable retirement. withdrawal rate and spending in response make some spending adjustments— greater control over your retirement income. However, once you do retire, you’ll to movements in the markets—which spending less on some of your discre- need to shi your focus somewhat from may be challenging if you have grown tionary items, for example, or not taking This article was written by building these investments to using accustomed to a certain standard of a “raise” until your portfolio recovers. Edward Jones for use by your them—in other words, you’ll have to start living—you might be better o adopting Importantly, your nancial advisor can local Edward Jones Financial withdrawing from your portfolio to meet a more conservative rate at the beginning help run dierent scenarios to determine Advisor, Stephen Herbert. the costs of living. How can you be sure of your retirement. For example, if you if adjustments need to be made to ensure Contact 628-1546 or stephen. [email protected]. you’re not taking out so much that you are in your mid-60s, you could start at a you remain on track risk outliving your resources? withdrawal rate of about 4%, which also First of all, you need to establish a assumes an increase in withdrawals (a proper withdrawal rate—the percentage “raise”) of approximately 3% each year of your portfolio’s value needed for one to incorporate ination. By starting at a APRIL FAIRVIEW REAL ESTATE STATISTICS year’s worth of retirement expenses. more modest withdrawal rate, you would Ideally, if you were to stick with this have some exibility for those years in Max $ Lowest $ Average $ rate, your portfolio would last as long as which the market drops signicantly. you do. Your withdrawal rate should be And you could increase your chances of based on a number of factors, including extending the lifetime of your portfolio. Homes Listed 17 2,750,000 189,900 803,300 your age, amount of assets, portfolio But even if you started out with a mix and retirement lifestyle. A nancial conservative rate, you may need to professional can help you determine the review it during periods of extreme Homes Sold 15 1,060,000 64,007 520,800 rate that’s right for you, but it’s important market movements. If, for instance, your to understand that this rate is a starting portfolio were to fall 20% in one year, the point since you will want to review your 4% you had planned to withdraw would Land Listed 6 420,000 30,000 231,300 withdrawals each year to ensure they are actually become 5% because you’re taking still appropriate. out the amount you had planned, but If the nancial markets performed now it’s from a smaller pool of money. Land Sold 2 61,000 55,000 58,000 smoothly and predictably, year in and If this happens, should you consider year out, any adjustments you make making an adjustment? Cool Mountain Realty provides the monthly real estate stats for the Fairview area (zip 28730). When selecting a real would likely be more modest. But, as you ere’s no easy answer. e amount estate company, remember to shop local. Cool Mountain Realty has been in Fairview for 13 years and our agents have know, and as we’ve all been reminded you withdraw from your portfolio has a been selling in our area for 33 years. Keep and multiply the dollars in your local community’s economy.

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24 THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2020 RALEIGH REPORT JOHN AGER

Church and State ongratulations to our Fairview nancially. Perhaps we will learn once again of bygone years in rural Fairview. community for fighting COVID- the power of a real community. In partnership with the Buncombe 19 so effectively. We have all County Preservation Society, this building Saving an Old Church Clearned the habits of how to stay safe will now be protected from harm and and prevent the rapid transmission But perhaps you, like me, would rather continue to tell the stories of its history. of this disease. As we re-open our talk about something besides the virus. But there is work to be done. e families economy, please keep that care in place: I have been involved with saving the old would like to begin worshipping in the masks, distancing and hand washing. Sharon Road Methodist Church, which building again on a regular basis and We know that hot spots can occur inside is an important piece of Fairview history. nd ways to support the expenses of the with sustained contact with someone It is the old white clapboard church on property. We are looking for people with who is infected or unaware and without Sharon Road, adjacent to Jon Weaver’s car the skills to refurbish the building. It symptoms. We know that long-term care repair. We were nally able to transfer the needs an electrical overhaul and a heating facilities are especially vulnerable. deed from the Methodist denomination to system. ere are small and large carpen- As long as we take precautions, I think we a cemetery association made up of many try projects, and a new paint job would be can begin to get back to work and stabilize of the old families that have taken care of wonderful. We need a simple bathroom the building and grounds for years. the economy—and our families. I have spent containing a white section and a black built, which means a well and septic. e e Methodist Episcopal Church, South much of my time over the past two months section. Very few of the black graves are site could use some beautiful native plants accepted Sharon Road as a “house helping people with their unemployment marked, but one that stands out to me is and landscaping, as well. It would be great for Public Worship” on July 15, 1848. insurance. North Carolina was not prepared John Shorter. John worked at Hickory Nut to bring life back to this old church for Methodists split four years before that over to deal with the ood of cases. Gap Farm for most of his life and helped worship, gospel singings, weddings and the institution of slavery. Interestingly, In Raleigh, we have earmarked $1.6 pull Jim McClure’s car up the mountain other community events. If you would going back to John Wesley, Methodists billion to make up for funding shortfalls with his oxen in 1916 when it got stuck in like to donate your time and skills to this were against slavery as an institution. from the pandemic. at money was the mud. ere are many graves of Civil project, please contact me at 713-6450. Ministers could not own slaves, and that deposited in our state account from the War soldiers there, and I am sure it has a If you are struggling with signing up for was the issue that ended up dividing the massive federal CARES Act, and there may wealth of local history to learn about. unemployment, call me at the same number denomination. Prior to the Civil War, be more. North Carolina revenues are going e old church has been lovingly cared or email me at [email protected] or my blacks and whites worshipped together to be hard hit. Sales tax revenue is well for over the many years since the government email below. in the Methodist church. An 1859 census down, and income tax collection has been congregation moved to the site next of southern Methodist church members delayed until July 15. County and city bud- to Food Lion. ey held singings and counted just over 500,000 white members Rep. John Ager, District 115 gets are going to require cost cutting. We all community meals at the old church North Carolina House of and almost 200,000 black parishioners. need to look out for our family members and kept good care of the building and Representatives. Contact him at e graveyard today at the Sharon Road and neighbors. Our churches need to cemetery grounds. Inside the church, you [email protected] or Church re ects this early history, 713-6450. support those in need, both spiritually and can feel the simple faith and community

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THE FAIRVIEW TOWN CRIER June 2020 25 FOOD FOR FAIRVIEW JEFF COLE LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES TOM SCHUNK

Pantry Updates, Donations Needed Help for Seniors in a Rough Economy e need for food assistance has increased the US population has no money saved, IT SEEMS LIKE WE are in a perfect storm: dramatically in the past two months, and and another third has saved less than many of us can’t go to work, and our invest- Food For Fairview is asking for donations $1,000. at makes it dicult to aord ment portfolios and retirement nest eggs to help shop for needed items. You can car repairs, medical bills or job loss for have dropped signicantly. Either one can donate online at foodforfairview.org or any reason. About 12% of Americans (43 be devastating by itself, but together they mail a check to Food for Fairview, P.O. million) are considered poor, yet they can be a lethal blow. e feds might bail us Box 2077, Fairview, NC 28730. are employed. eir individual income out, a little, on the income front, but if we is below $12,140 per year, and it is only have to sell assets they are gone forever. If you need money now, what are your options? he Food for Fairview Pantry is slightly more than that for a family of Have you heard of a concept called operating in a dierent manner two. When you include housing and “sequence of returns risk”? It basically retirement planning tool that can literally due to the pandemic. Clients are medical expenses in the calculation, the suggests that it’s better to sell shares of stock save your retirement plan. Tasked to line up in their automobiles and number of employed Americans living in in a down market near the end of a time But they are not right for everyone. To receive items from the pantry selected by a poverty increases to 14%, or 45 million period—say, your retirement—than to sell begin with, you have to be at least 62 volunteer, based on the number of people people. Locally, before the pandemic, shares early, even if there are negative years. and have enough equity in your home in their household. e only time a client about 10.5% of people were living below For example, if you need $5,000 per month (roughly 55%). ey work best if you own needs to get out of their automobile is to the poverty level. and your stock is at $500, you need to sell your home free and clear. ey require no load their items, if they are physically able e purpose of the Food for Fairview 10 shares; but if your stock is at $100, you monthly payment, and with enough equity to do so. If not, a volunteer will load their pantry is to provide assistance to the need to sell 50 shares. Selling more shares in you can create a growing line of credit to order. Clients are getting pantry items, food-decient residents of Fairview. the beginning reduces the number of shares use at your discretion. Like any investment boxes from e Emergency Food Assis- We are helped greatly by many people, that can make a prot throughout the entire device, reverse mortgages have risks, but tance Program (TEFAP, a government businesses and organizations, including time period. When you sell shares of stock, they should be considered in retirement program), the seasonal donation boxes our donors, the volunteers who give of they are gone. Selling in a bear market, as planning, especially in times like these. from Food Lion, and food assistance boxes their time, Fairview Elementary School’s we are in now, can cut a 30-year retirement Don’t dismiss them because a friend of a provided by MANNA. annual food drive, Americare Pharmacy plan in half. But if you need money now, friend said they were scary. A good place to e Asheville metro area is the ninth and the Fairview Public Library’s dry goods what are your options? start is ToolsForRetirementPlanning.com. most aected of the midsize US metro donation sites, Fairview Food Lion’s weekly You could take cash from a whole life You could also contact a local nonprot areas (350,000 to 999,999 people) as a donations of produce and contributions insurance policy (if you had set one up housing counseling agency. result of the pandemic, due largely to our from the Fairview Business Association. years ago) or from your housing wealth economic base. In addition, the percentage or home equity. If you don’t have a whole Tom Schunk is a loan officer with of retail, leisure, and hospitality workers is Jeff Cole is the Executive Director of Food life policy, you might be able to use your Mutual of Omaha Mortgage greater here than the national average, and For Fairview, which is a tax-exempt 501©(3) equity by setting up a line of credit with and a former housing counselor those sectors have been hit hard. Corporation. For more information, please a reverse mortgage. Reverse mortgages with OnTrack Financial Education & Counseling. To make matters worse, one-third of call 628-4322 or go to foodforfairview.org. are a safe, federally insured and versatile Contact him at 707-3493.

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We hope to Mountain Glass Werks Cane Creek Concrete ...... 230-0322 Sweet Farm on Cane Creek ...... 242-4425 gather together again in June at The Daylight Asheville ...... 778-0279 Trout Lily ...... 628-0402 Whistle Hop. Look for future announce- Expressions Cabinetry ...... 278-7999 Troyer’s Country Amish Blatz ...... 280-2381 Headwaters Plumbing ...... 423-2766 ments over email and on our Facebook • Informs which businesses are open MEDICAL SERVICES page for date and time. Mountain Glass Werks ...... 424-1077 Apex Brain Center ...... 681-0350 • Provides product and sale announce- Wood Tech Enterprises ...... 628-4414 AVORA Health ...... 505-2664 ments (members only) New Facebook Policy BREWERIES/DISTILLERIES Carolina Mobile Optician ...... 779-2891 The board approved a new Facebook • Reviews changes in business opera- Brewskies ...... 628-9198 Fairview Chiropractic Center ...... 628-7800 policy. The following announcement tions, such as take-out vs. eat-in Whistle Hop Brewery ...... 231-5903 Front Porch Physical Therapy ...... 712-1340 is displayed on the Fairview Business restaurants, new hours, etc. BUSINESS SERVICES Higher Ground Pediatric ...... 551-5602 Association Facebook page. • Provides updates on local business Dream Roper ...... 338-9506 Southeastern Physical Therapy ....338-0707 Rising Workplace ...... 214-7827 “People will be allowed to join the discussions Unified Therapies ...... 414-2368 Facebook group for the rest of this year CLEANING SERVICES (meaning that they live or work or offer Custom Maid ...... 989-9743 MORTGAGES Membership Brand Mortgage ...... 707-1898 services in Fairview, Reynolds, Fletcher, Rainbow International ...... 333-6996 If you are interested in learning more Tom Schunk–Mutual of Omaha ....707-3493 etc.) even if they are not Fairview about becoming a member of the FBA, Steam Master Carpet & Upholstery ..628-9495 Business Association members. 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Welcoming Our 2020 Interns ach year we host interns. Many my journey working with the environment Root Cause Farms come to learn about growing food and the community that relies on it,” she greets its new interns or understand the depth of food said. “I have always loved watching things and says farewell Einsecurity. Our internship program grow and getting my hands in the soil. I to last year’s group, is craed to educate food leaders and was a spring intern at Root Cause Farm shown at left. activist farmers, who then carry this last year, but because of school commit- knowledge on from their time with us. ments I was unable to take part in as many We deeply value that our community of the community aspects as I hoped to. I knows each crew member—the faces and am so excited to help at markets this year stories behind the organization that you and make connections with the people we so lovingly support. So, we would like work with.” to introduce you to our new interns by Julia is a summer-season intern. “I am letting them introduce themselves. a student at UNCA,” she said. “My Hayley is a full-season intern. “I background involves banana trees, moved to Fairview in January 2020,” yaupon holly and the Florida scrub. I she said. “I am deepening into building found an interest in food justice through of what drew me to Root Cause Farm in Latinx member of this community, I feel relationships with herbs, vegetables, farm-to-school programs and working at the rst place—the opportunity to learn. drawn to assist Root Cause Farm in their flowers, water and soil this season. It my local farmers market. These commu- During this internship, I look forward to eorts to produce food for the community, feels like an incredible opportunity nities have shown me that I have more being able to learn more about agriculture, while also supporting local groups in the to dive into community connections to learn about community resilience the folks on the farm, the community and proper redistribution of locally grown and garden explorations; specifically, and justice. I am looking forward to share in the learning process and journey.” food to the Latinx community in Asheville learning about compost teas, the power asking how I can show up as an ally to Sasha is a summer-season intern. “I am that are underserved.” of many hands and “weed” re-education all communities and people. Above all, I currently attending Warren Wilson Every season, we want our internship (thistles, I’m talking about you). This cannot wait to share stories, spaces, and College, majoring in Environmental experience to change lives, dreams and season, I’m gratefully—and sometimes joy with all the hands and feet that pass Studies with a concentration in Sustainable futures—it’s a tall order! We want our ungracefully—leaning into re-education through Root Cause Farm.” Agriculture and a minor in Business,” she interns to discover how capable they are about our food system and how we can Oksana is a summer-season intern. “I’m said. “I am originally from Buenos Aires, and how much inuence they have. Each creatively come together to grow food looking forward to interning at RCF this and my family immigrated to Miami in year, interns make the garden and our sustainably to better feed each other’s summer,” she said. “I discovered my love 2001. I’ve been interested in local food work possible; without them, we would bellies, hearts, souls and livelihoods.” for farming while working on my rst since I was 15, when I volunteered at a not be able to do what we do. Hannah is a summer-season intern. “As farm aer high school, and I haven’t been local farmer’s market. e sense of com- a recent Environmental Studies graduate able to stay away from farming since. I munity I felt there inspired me to pursue from UNCA, I am beyond excited to begin have a passion for learning, and that’s part Ali Stone is the programs manager farming as a viable career choice. As a at Root Cause Farm. rootcausefarm.org.

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Marsh Marigold am writing this just aer Mother’s Day, and strong. e wild things, such as the harvested in early and the temperature is 26 degrees trilliums, are in full bloom, as are jack-in- spring and used outside. I have just built what I believe the-pulpits and May apples, and they seem as a potherb like Ito be my last re in the woodstove, and impervious to the cold weather. spinach, boiled it is roaring with life, keeping us warm One of my favorite spring owers is the in two changes and toasty on this brilliant, clear spring marsh marigold, known for its toughness of water. e morning. We have lived in WNC for 12 and extraordinary adaptability. ese root can also be years and have been told time and again brilliant yellow, giant buttercups seem to cooked—but to wait to plant much of the garden until be especially happy this year, and they again, do not Mother’s Day has passed—especially with are a delight to see. When hiking in early eat any of these hot weather plants like tomatoes and pep- spring in a soggy, boggy area, I came plant parts raw. pers—by wise old-timers and farmers who across a huge patch of marsh marigolds. e unopened are more fully in tune with the mysterious It was such a beautiful sight that I just ower buds can be cycles of nature. leaned up against a tree and drank in the cooked as well and And this wisdom has served me well over owering beauty before me. have been used the years. In the Virginia Blue Ridge as a pickled caper Diverse History Mountain area, May 18 was the frost date, substitute. e and that was where I rst heard the terms Marsh marigolds are part of the buttercup owers have also “blackberry frost,” “dogwood frost,” etc. family, which is known for its toxicity, been used to make and these wildowers are no exception. a yellow dye when Safe Haven e plants are loaded with highly toxic mixed with alum. is year was the rst exception to the glycosides and should never be eaten raw. expectorant properties. A decoction has Nature is amazing in its complexity and Mother’s Day rule. Nature’s rhythms However, these owers, which can grow diversity. One has to admire and respect are wild and mysterious for us humans, in almost any habitat other than super-dry been used in the treatment of colds. A poultice of the boiled and mashed roots any plant that can grow right in the middle even though nature and the wild parts of areas, have an interesting and diverse of a running stream and thrive. e marsh our mountains have been my safe haven history as both an edible and medicinal has been applied to sores. A tea made from the leaves is a strong diuretic and laxative. marigold is a beautiful native wildower that during these tumultuous times. Nature plant. I never knew about the diverse uses it is well worth getting to know. has been the one place in my life where all of these beautiful plants until recently. e petals of the owers have been used as is well with the world, I am at peace, and Every part of this plant is a strong a substitute for saron. All parts of the plant can irritate or blister Contact Roger at everything seems mostly normal. irritant, so it should be used with caution. [email protected]. e annual owers and plants that we It has been used to remove warts and the skin or mucous membranes, so one adore are safely tucked into the barn and is also for treatment of ts and anemia. must be very cautious. e toxic chemicals covered, but all the wildowers are happy e root has anti-rheumatic, emetic, and within the plant are broken down by heat in cooking. If cooked well, the leaves can be

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The Town Crier is mailed free to 8,900 households in Fairview, Gerton, Reynolds and east Fletcher. Copies are available at the Crier office, Fairview Library and retailers throughout the community. A PDF version including all ads is posted on our website for online viewing. Free ad design available. KENILWORTH! 3BR/2BA green built home, upper EAST BUNCOMBE! Spacious rancher, COLOR DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES deck w/views of Mt. Pisgah, cvred rear patio, close 4BR/2.5BA on level .33 acre lot, cvred front porch, to Kenilworth park, radiant floors w/active & pas- rear patio, 2 car attached garage. great Black 12x/year 6x/year 1x/year sive heat, chefs kitchen MLS#3599946 455,000! Mountain location! MLS#3522851, $329,900! Full page $347 $376 $404 Half Page $225 $248 $266 Quarter page $139 $155 $168 Eighth page $99 $116 $128 Business card $65 $75 $80

BLACK AND WHITE DISPLAY ADVERTISING RATES EAST ASHEVILLE! 2.62 buildable acres w/ LEICESTER! Beautiful approx 6.01 acre lot, 12x/year 6x/year 1x/year 2 dwellings- could be salvaged or torn down, privately tucked away, natural home site w/easy ac- zoned R-2 perfect for single family or multiple cess. Insulated maintenance shed, perfect for private Full page $317 $347 $376 units. MLS#3614844, $275,000! estate or second home MLS#3540928, $160,000! Half Page $191 $214 $231 Quarter page $109 $128 $139 Eighth page $65 $82 $92 Business card $45 $55 $60 Nonprofit ad rate is 20% off applicable rate.Note: 1x ads are payable in advance. SAVE MONEY: On an annual or 6-month contract, you can go up and down in size and/ or color and still enjoy the discount. Prepaid annual contracts receive a 13th month free.

LEICESTER! Beautiful approximately 3.15 FAIRVIEW! Wooded .96 acre lot, this private lot CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING RATES acre lot, with lovely home site on knoll. Must would be good for year round living or vacation Minimum $10 for 20 words; 25¢ per word thereafter (example: a 27-word ad is $11.75. have 4WD vehicle to see property, quiet area. home, convenient location, MLS#3431165, MLS#3540941, $83,000! $21,900! Classified ads must be prepaid. Notices and personal ads not selling anything are free.