Photo by Ron Johnson
34-Years On The Bench
Judge Alexander Lyerly served with distinction as District Court Judge and Chief Judge for the 24th Judicial District of North Carolina from 1980 until March of this year and was honored Friday, August 15 at a dinner at Crossnore School Dining Hall by his wife, Banner Elk Mayor Brenda Lyerly, left, family, friends and peers.
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MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2014
Volume III Issue 552
Celebrating Banner Elk!
The People. The Beauty. The Spirit.
Copyright 2014 All Rights Reserved
Home Page: BannerElkMagazine.Com

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Weather Forecast for Banner Elk, North Carolina
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Isn't this about the time that we say
"Well, we need the rain?"
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August 15, 2014 at Crossnore School Dining Hall
Crossnore, North Carolina

An Evening Honoring
Judge Alexander Lyerly

Photos by Ron Johnson
Judge Lyerly born in Banner Elk
The son of the late R.A. and Carlyne Banner Lyerly who left Scotland in 1746 and eventually relocated to what is now known as Banner Elk, Judge Lyerly attended Avery County public schools, Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, Appalachian State University in Boone, and attained his JD degree from South Texas College of Law.

Judge Linda McGee, Chief Judge North Carolina Court of Appeals,
praised Judge Lyerly and presented the plaque at the event.

The Judge & The Mayor
Judge Lyerly and Banner Elk Mayor, Brenda Lyerly, married in 1975 and they reside in the original Banner home on Main Street in Banner Elk. Mayor Lyerly has worked in higher education at Lees-McRae College, Mayland Community College, and Appalachian State University.

Lynn and Judge Phil Ginn, Senior Resident Superior Court. Judge Ginn
was one of six to honor Judge Lyerly at the podium Friday night.

Bar Association donates $3,700 to
Crossnore School in Judge Lyerly's name
Judge Lyerly practiced law in Newland, NC with Kelly Johnson, right, and Butch Hughes, before running for the District Court seat vacated by the late Chief Judge J. Ray Braswell. (Left to right) Anne Duvoisin Fisher, President of the Watauga Bar Association, and Rachel Hoilman, Chief Programs Officer at Crossnore School.

Federal Magistrate Dennis Howell and wife Brenda.
(Avery County Sheriff Kevin Frye in the middle background)

Connie and Judge Hal Harrison who will replace Judge Lyerly as District Court Judge.

Attorney Tom McMurray and his wife, Jo-Ann, paid tribute to Judge Lyerly

Diane Deal, Clerk of Watauga County court,
presents "The Order of the Long Leaf Pine" to Judge Lyerly

(L-R) Tammy McEntire, Judge Lyerly, Lisa Daniels and Diane Deal

(L-R) Mary Hodges, Shannon Stapleton, Gina Byrd, Janice Buchanan

Proving that judges have a sense of humor, Phil Ginn, Senior Resident
Superior Court Judge, presented a comparison of heights of certain judges.

Judge Lyerly is now a member of The Order of the Long Leaf Pine

 

Among the honors and awards the Governor of North Carolina  

can bestow, none is more valued than The Order of the Long Leaf Pine.  

 

Since its creation in 1963, it has been presented to honor persons who have a proven record of service to the State of North Carolina or some other special achievement, and to others as a gesture of friendship and good will.  

 

Upon being named to The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the honoree receives a certificate by which the Governor confers upon the recipient "...the rank of Ambassador Extraordinary privileged to enjoy fully all rights granted to members of this exalted order among which is the special privilege to propose the following North Carolina Toast in select company anywhere in the free world:

 

'Here's to the land
of the long leaf pine,
The summer land
where the sun doth shine,
Where the weak grow strong
and the strong grow great,
Here's to "down home",
the Old North State!"

 

Click here to read more 

 

The cake with "real" whipped cream!

A big turnout to honor Judge Lyerly - Judge Horne at the microphone
with The Judge and The Mayor front and center.

Dozens of comments following the posting of the event photos
on the Banner Elk Magazine Facebook page

Karen Smith Whitney
"Congratulations Alec and Brenda! Couldn't be more deserving, Alec! Love you both!"

Larry Keith Whitney
"Wow! Key to the functioning of our legal system is the service of judges who deserve the address, "Your Honor." I can think of no one who deserves it more than The Most Honorable Judge Lyerly. Congratulations on service worthy of such praise."

Angel Rivero Palomo
"Congratulations! You are the best! We love you very much!"

David L. Tate
"Well deserved honor... Judge Lyerly has been a judge we can all be proud of and Brenda has done a terrific job as Mayor. It is an honor to know them both and call them friends."

Peggy C. Reynolds
"Congratulations! (Peggy, formerly a Tate!)"

Melissa Tate Parker
"Congratulations! You both look great!"

Karen Desilva
"Brenda, you and Alex look absolutely wonderful."

    Diane Griffin
"Great photo of both! Congrats!"

    Jackie Shomaker Burleson
"Congratulations longtime friend."

    Patsy Irwin
"Love you both!"

    Gereldine Sullens
 "Congratulations."

    Terry Mathias
"I remember as a little girl, how pretty you were, and even now, you still are!"

    Janice Bush
"Judge Lyerly is a very special man. He deserves this honor and more. Love you both."

    Amanda Bush Smoot
"Proud of you both, Judge Lyerly and Mayor Brenda Lyerly! I love you two!!"

    Nicole Wages
"I love you guys very much and miss you! I am due for a visit soon!"

Damion Lynch
"Judge Lyerly and Brenda Lyerly: two of my dearest friends..."

    Nita Smith Walden
"Love you Judge Lyerly and Mayor Lyerly!
Proud to have you as my sister and brother-in-law."

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Hole 17 at Diamond Creek is the "signature" hole

August 26 - Golf tournament at Diamond Creek
in Banner Elk to benefit the Avery County Humane Society

Reservations are being accepted on a first come basis

Mail to
Ginny Miller - C/O Diamond Creek GC
PO Box 2216
 Banner Elk, NC 28604
E-Mail vmiller@Millerconstruction.com.
Tel: 828-898-9478
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Play For Pink Golf and Tennis Tournament Thursday
Click here to read about how this event helps fight breast cancer
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Angelo Accetturo at Studio 140 Art Gallery in Banner Elk next
to Sorrento's Bistro in the Heart of Banner Elk at The Stoplight.
Click here for the Studio 140 Facebook Page


The vineyards at Banner Elk Winery and Villa in Banner Elk by Kent Pollock
at Studio 140 Art Gallery Banner Elk.
Click here for the Banner Elk Winery and Villa website
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Live links to each Banner Elk B&B and Hotel
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The Mile High Kite Festival

Held each Labor Day weekend, features vendors, music and contests for the best decorated, smallest and largest kites. Kite-flying demonstrations are given by the Richmond (Virginia) Air Force Kite Club and the Wings Across Carolina Kiting and Okra Society of Charlotte. The first 200 children receive free kites to decorate and fly. Visitors can buy kites at the event or bring their own.

Tel: 828.387.9283 Website:  beechmountainchamber.com   

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Such a joy, my Sugar at 21-weeks. -Ron

MONDAY, AUGUST 18, 2014
Volume III Issue 552
Celebrating Banner Elk!
The People. The Beauty. The Spirit.
 Email Ron Johnson, Publisher
Mobile: 828-269-5112
Copyright 2014 All Rights Reserved
Home Page: BannerElkMagazine.Com

Have a Marvelous Monday and see you tomorrow.