Getting ready to put on a new coat for Autumn.
Elizabeth Potter of Beech Mountain and her beautiful companion

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
Volume III Issue 608
Celebrating Banner Elk, NC
The People. The Beauty. The Spirit.
Cell: 828-260-5112
Copyright 2014 All Rights Reserved
      Banner Elk Magazine Online Facebook Page

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A lovely "good morning" photo at The Farm in Banner Elk
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New landlord for Woolly Worm nation?
Photo by Ron Johnson at the Woolly Worm Festival last year held on the
grounds at the old Banner Elk School in downtown Banner Elk,
a place where dozens of events are held each year.

The Town of Banner Elk has opportunity to buy the historic
Banner Elk School in downtown Banner Elk for $1 million

Read the story by Jesse Wood at HC Press

Click here for the Town of Banner Elk website
and an upcoming announcement of public hearing
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Photo by Ron Johnson of Dr. Jack Parker at the Banner Elk Kiwanis Club meeting yesterday at Miller Commons on the campus of Lees-McRae College

Global Warming Is For Real
By Ron Johnson

Dr. Jack Parker, a professor of Chemistry and Physics at Florida International University, told members and guests at the Banner Elk Kiwanis Club meeting yesterday that $7 million die from air pollution each year and that coal and oil are the culprits spraying out
carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

Dr. Parker pointed out that the ocean currents have changed in the past 15 years causing heat to go deep into the ocean. "The oceans have become great storage of heart and at some point that heat will come out," Dr. Parker said.

Connecting the dots between human-caused global warming and specific extreme weather events has been a challenge for climate scientists, but recent research has made significant advances in this area. Links have been found between some very damaging extreme weather events and climate change.

 

For example, Dr. Parker said, research has shown that a "dipole" has formed in the atmosphere over North America, with a high pressure ridge off the west coast, and a low pressure ridge over the central and eastern portion of the continent.

 

These sorts of pressure ridges in the atmosphere are linked to "waves" in the jet stream. Research has shown that when these jet stream waves form, they're accompanied by more intense extreme weather. The high pressure zone off the west coast or North America has been termed the "Ridiculously Resilient Ridge" due to its persistence over the past two years. It's been the main cause of California's intense drought by pushing rain storms around the state.

 

Dr. Parker offered up some suggestions as to what people can do to fight pollution. Some highlights:  

 

Take reusable take-out containers to restaurants (avoid Styrofoam)

 

Unplug iPod, cell phone, and camera chargers when not in use.

 

Install Waer-Sense labeled toilets. A household could save $90 per year in reduced water costs.

 

Take shorter showers instead of baths.

 

Turn down the thermostat on  your water heater to 115-degrees

 

Use cold water for washing light and dark clothes. Use cold water detergents.

 

Set your refrigerator at about 40-degrees and your freezer at 4-degrees.

 

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Where to stay in Banner Elk
BannerElkTDA.Com
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TONIGHT!
The Sushi Club is in the Heart of Banner Elk at The Stoplight
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Click here for the Feeding Avery Families Facebook page
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A full day of games, music and fun
awaits families at the 11th annual
Grandfather Mountain Kidfest
on Saturday, Sept. 6.

The annual event celebrates the nature and culture of the North Carolina mountains, from its animals and weather to its music and stories. All activities are included with park admission.

The fun begins at 11 a.m. with Animal Olympics, where kids can test their skills against animals' abilities. Find out if you have the speed of a mountain lion or the eyes of a hawk through a friendly competition.

Join naturalists outside the blooming Butterfly Garden to make a cloud viewer and learn about how different cloud types can provide clues about the future weather.

Through early afternoon, kids can stop by the Fudge Shop for face-painting or visit the Nature Museum to make crafts.

At noon, musicians Mark Freed and Cecil Gurganus will entertain with an "Old-Timey Kids' Music Show," where they'll play and sing family-friendly traditional songs from the mountains. They will play the fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, kazoo and more - but not all at the same time!

At 1 p.m., choose to explore the Woods Walk, a short loop trail, with staff naturalists to look for signs of animal activity, or visit with renowned storyteller Glenn Bolick as he tells Appalachian Mountain stories and shows off old-fashioned toys in the Nature Museum.

Catch different species of butterflies and learn to identify them at 2 p.m. in the Butterfly Garden, then stick around for a Bears Program to learn about one remarkable animal that calls Grandfather Mountain home.

The day finishes with fun and active outdoor games at 3:30 p.m.

In addition to the special programs taking place throughout the day, families can also enjoy the experiences that make Grandfather Mountain exciting year-round, including crossing the Mile High Swinging Bridge, watching animals frolic in the animal habitats, exploring the Nature Museum, hiking the trails, and tasting the treats at the restaurant and fudge shop.

or call (828) 733-2013 for a full schedule and more information.
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Click here for complete information


Heidi Fisher, Manager
The Crossnore Fine Arts Gallery
828-733-3144
hfisher@crossnoreschool.org

Mountains of Hope for Children in Need

The Crossnore Fine Arts Gallery supports The Crossnore School's Stepping Stones Program which transitions students from foster care to successful independent living.
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Getting ready to put on a new coat for Autumn.
Elizabeth Potter of Beech Mountain and her beautiful companion

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2014
Volume III Issue 608
Celebrating Banner Elk, NC
The People. The Beauty. The Spirit.
Cell: 828-260-5112
Copyright 2014 All Rights Reserved
      Banner Elk Magazine Online Facebook Page
______________________________________________________________________

A lovely "good morning" photo at The Farm in Banner Elk
_______________________________________________________________________

New landlord for Woolly Worm Nation?
Photo by Ron Johnson at the Woolly Worm Festival last year held on the
grounds at the old Banner Elk School in downtown Banner Elk,
a property where dozens of events are held each year.

The Town of Banner Elk has opportunity to buy the historic
Banner Elk School in downtown Banner Elk for $1 million

Read the story by Jesse Wood at HC Press

Click here for the Town of Banner Elk website
and an upcoming announcement of public hearing
___________________________________________________
Photo by Ron Johnson of Dr. Jack Parker at the Banner Elk Kiwanis Club meeting yesterday at Miller Commons on the campus of Lees-McRae College

Global Warming Is For Real
By Ron Johnson

Dr. Jack Parker, a professor of Chemistry and Physics at Florida International University, told members and guests at the Banner Elk Kiwanis Club meeting yesterday that $7 million die from air pollution each year and that coal and oil are the culprits spraying out
carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

Dr. Parker pointed out that the ocean currents have changed in the past 15 years causing heat to go deep into the ocean. "The oceans have become great storage of heart and at some point that heat will come out," Dr. Parker said.

Connecting the dots between human-caused global warming and specific extreme weather events has been a challenge for climate scientists, but recent research has made significant advances in this area. Links have been found between some very damaging extreme weather events and climate change.

 

For example, Dr. Parker said, research has shown that a "dipole" has formed in the atmosphere over North America, with a high pressure ridge off the west coast, and a low pressure ridge over the central and eastern portion of the continent.

 

These sorts of pressure ridges in the atmosphere are linked to "waves" in the jet stream. Research has shown that when these jet stream waves form, they're accompanied by more intense extreme weather. The high pressure zone off the west coast or North America has been termed the "Ridiculously Resilient Ridge" due to its persistence over the past two years. It's been the main cause of California's intense drought by pushing rain storms around the state.

 

Dr. Parker offered up some suggestions as to what people can do to fight pollution. Some highlights:  

 

Take reusable take-out containers to restaurants (avoid Styrofoam)

 

Unplug iPod, cell phone, and camera chargers when not in use.

 

Install Waer-Sense labeled toilets. A household could save $90 per year in reduced water costs.

 

Take shorter showers instead of baths.

 

Turn down the thermostat on  your water heater to 115-degrees

 

Use cold water for washing light and dark clothes. Use cold water detergents.

 

Set your refrigerator at about 40-degrees and your freezer at 4-degrees.

 

________________________________________________________________________ 

 

Where to stay in Banner Elk
BannerElkTDA.Com
____________________________________________________

TONIGHT!
The Sushi Club is in the Heart of Banner Elk at The Stoplight
________________________________________________________________________
Click here for the Feeding Avery Families Facebook page
__________________________________________________

A full day of games, music and fun
awaits families at the 11th annual
Grandfather Mountain Kidfest
on Saturday, Sept. 6.

The annual event celebrates the nature and culture of the North Carolina mountains, from its animals and weather to its music and stories. All activities are included with park admission.

The fun begins at 11 a.m. with Animal Olympics, where kids can test their skills against animals' abilities. Find out if you have the speed of a mountain lion or the eyes of a hawk through a friendly competition.

Join naturalists outside the blooming Butterfly Garden to make a cloud viewer and learn about how different cloud types can provide clues about the future weather.

Through early afternoon, kids can stop by the Fudge Shop for face-painting or visit the Nature Museum to make crafts.

At noon, musicians Mark Freed and Cecil Gurganus will entertain with an "Old-Timey Kids' Music Show," where they'll play and sing family-friendly traditional songs from the mountains. They will play the fiddle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, dulcimer, kazoo and more - but not all at the same time!

At 1 p.m., choose to explore the Woods Walk, a short loop trail, with staff naturalists to look for signs of animal activity, or visit with renowned storyteller Glenn Bolick as he tells Appalachian Mountain stories and shows off old-fashioned toys in the Nature Museum.

Catch different species of butterflies and learn to identify them at 2 p.m. in the Butterfly Garden, then stick around for a Bears Program to learn about one remarkable animal that calls Grandfather Mountain home.

The day finishes with fun and active outdoor games at 3:30 p.m.

In addition to the special programs taking place throughout the day, families can also enjoy the experiences that make Grandfather Mountain exciting year-round, including crossing the Mile High Swinging Bridge, watching animals frolic in the animal habitats, exploring the Nature Museum, hiking the trails, and tasting the treats at the restaurant and fudge shop.

or call (828) 733-2013 for a full schedule and more information.
_______________________________________________________________________
Click here for complete information


Heidi Fisher, Manager
The Crossnore Fine Arts Gallery
828-733-3144
hfisher@crossnoreschool.org

Mountains of Hope for Children in Need

The Crossnore Fine Arts Gallery supports The Crossnore School's Stepping Stones Program which transitions students from foster care to successful independent living.
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20 Roads You Should Drive In Your Lifetime
Click here to see the other 19
The Blue Ridge Parkway in October last year. The Parkway entrance
is only about 20-minutes from The Stoplight in Banner Elk
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Photo by Ron Johnson
The endless summer of '14 in Banner Elk.
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Photo by Ron Johnson at Hardin Gardens in Banner Elk
Celebrating Banner Elk!
The People. The Beauty. The Spirit.
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