THURSDAY, JANUARY 16, 2013
Volume III Issue 357 Copyright 2014
Banner Elk Magazine is published
Online Monday through Friday
Ron Johnson, Publisher Email
 
Photo by Ron Johnson
Promoting a great ski season
in the "Ski Capital of the South"

Les Broussard of the famous Banner Elk ski family and Banner Elk Cafe, was interviewed by WBTV, Charlotte yesterday just as the snow began falling. Les was doing his part to promote the great ski season here as he is a member of the Banner Elk Tourism Development Authority (TDA).


Help eliminate poverty housing in Avery County
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The 2nd Annual Run for Wildlife Half Marathon will be held in Banner Elk 
on Saturday, April 12

To participate contact
Shannon Maness
swooten81@gmail.com
Tel: 828-406-2472
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On a beautiful, sunny, clear day
 (like today) one can see
Charlotte from atop Grandfather Mountain
Photo by Ashley Haass

A glorious day on the slopes in the "Ski Capital of the South!"
Scene at Ski Beech
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Experience a journey like no other on the 
planet-one that spans hundreds of miles across a frozen continent.
Braving icy winds, freezing temperatures and starvation, this is the
incredible true story of a family's quest to bring new life into the world.  

Click here for the National Geographic site and March of the Penguins

Editor's note: I have seen this movie narrated by Morgan Freeman
about ten times and I continue to be amazed. If you have not
seen this incredible film check it out at National Geographic. -Ron



CLOUDS.
Clouds presentation by
Grandfather Mountain State Park

When
Sun, January 19, 2pm - 3pm

Where
Boone Fork Parking Area, Blue Ridge Parkway (MP 299.9) (map)

Description
Clouds
Clouds big and small and what they predict for our weather.

Sun, January 19, 2014

Starts at: 2pm Meet at: Boone Fork Parking Area

Wouldn't you like to be able to make a weather forecast for yourself while you're out during the day and not have to do it by pulling up the internet? 

Join a Ranger January 19th at 2pm in the Boone Fork Parking Area at mile post 299.9 on the Blue Ridge Parkway and learn what clouds are in the sky as well what kind of weather is associated with them. 

We will cover the basic forms of clouds there are how high in the atmosphere they are and if interested make an interactive fact sheet for them. While not all clouds are directly associated with our weather they do all forecast what our weather will be in the coming days or hours. 

If the Parkway is closed you can reach Boone Fork by taking a short .4 mile hike up the Asutsi trail located on highway 221 past Holloway Mtn Rd. going towards Linville. Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions as we will be outside for approximately 45 minutes. 

For more information please call the park office 828-963-9522 or email: grandfather.mountain@ncparks.gov.
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There is an urgent need for three
AED's at $2,200 each. 
These machines will save lives.

If the time interval from the 911 call to defibrillation is seven minutes or less, as many as one-third to one-half 

of sudden cardiac arrest victims found in a 

shockable rhythm can be resuscitated.


If you can help purchase please contact
CAPTAIN ADAM BREESE: 828-898-4623
Or MISSY MILLER: 828-898-4623 

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO:
BANNER ELK FIRE RESCUE INC. 
PO BOX 175
BANNER ELK NC, 28604

Editor's note: 
In yesterday's issue we asked Banner Elk residents
and summer residents to help and that they did as 
contributions are coming in! Any amount is appreciated. -Ron


Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

 

What is an AED?

 

An AED is an Automated External Defibrillator. AED's are lightweight portable devices weighing as little as four to seven pounds that automatically analyze heart rhythms and determine if a shock to the heart is needed. They have visual and/or verbal prompts that guide the user through the rescue process.

 

Two large electrode pads adhere to the victim's chest. Simple diagrams demonstrate correct pad placement. In about 6-10 seconds the AED can determine if a shockable rhythm is present. 

 

The voice/verbal prompts will tell you when to shock, when to check a pulse, and when to begin CPR. They are safe and surprisingly simple to use. Their use significantly increases the chance for survival of a heart attack victim.

 

Why use an AED?

 

Sudden Cardiac Arrest kills one adult every one to two minutes. It is one of the leading causes of death among adults in North America.

 

The key to survival is prompt defibrillation. According to the American Heart Association, early defibrillation is the critical link in the Chain of Survival because of the time from collapse to defibrillation. This is the key indicator of survival from sudden cardiac arrest.

 

If the time interval from the 911 call to defibrillation is seven minutes or less, as many as one-third to one-half of sudden cardiac arrest victims found in a shockable rhythm can be resuscitated.


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