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December 2015 • Vol 41, No 12 • Published by the Carolina Village staff and residents

Because We CareBy Phyllis Smith, Public Relations Specialist

The rich heritage of Henderson County can be traced back to the pioneer days of the eighteenth century. Information written about those early days, reveal Henderson County has always been made up of neighbors helping neighbors. The local landscape has always been surrounded by southern hospitality and a beautiful environment. For these reasons, many of you chose to move to Henderson County. Some of you were born in the area and came back, and some have never left. Whatever path you chose, you made the decision to invest your retirement years in Henderson County and Carolina Village.

Carolina Village was established over 40 years ago as a nonprofit 501(c)3 with the mission of pro-viding housing, continuing life care, up-to-date service, in a pleasant congenial social environment that would encourage personal growth and com-munity participation. Carolina Village is your community. We exist to serve you – to provide hope, healing, and friendship. You know at Caro-lina Village you receive absolute top-notch care and that you will always be treated like a real

person, by professionals, and in a warm caring environment.

It is our mission to provide up-to-date services to you, and to reach out into the community with generosity and compassion. We can look back at 2015 and see clearly how your generosity made an impact on many lives. The children of St. Gerard House received much needed school supplies because of your generous donation of $10,000. Many residents in Henderson County will receive a hot meal for months to come because of your participation in the Hunger Walk and yard sale. Children and Veterans will be warm and toasty this winter because you cared enough to knit beautiful hats and scarves.

As we come to the end of 2015 and you are deciding where your end of year donations should go, will you consider giving to Carolina Village? As you donate to Carolina Village you are open-ing doors for new opportunities where you call home You are also spreading the arms of Carolina Village into the greater community to help our neighbors in need. If the early pioneers are look-ing on, they must be smiling because Carolina Village has consistently followed their example of neighbors helping neighbors for over 40 years.

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The first step in decorating was to unpack the lights from previous years and determine which bulbs were preventing the series wired Christmas tree lights from illuminating. Light bulb strings were then wrapped around the tree in a spiral fashion from bottom to top, followed by strings of tinsel. After the Christmas tree ornaments were attached to the tree, my sister and I hung (or tossed) the small strips of aluminum “icicles” onto the branches. An angel was always placed on the top of the tree.

We usually had several spe-cialty Christmas tree light bulbs. Some were in the shape of a Santa Claus or other Christmas figures. One unique light bulb was in the shape of the candle which has liquid in the top and bubbled when the lights were turned on. Other Christmas decora-tions in the house included garlands made of mountain laurel branches with lights that were placed over the mantle and on the front door.

In the 1940s, it was a Christmas tradition to visit my mother’s aunt who lived in an old house at

the base of Long John Mountain. She would always serve hot, spiced tea. While the adults were visiting, I would play with an old organ in her foyer that was powered by foot pedals, exploring each stop for its distinctive sound. Her house, probably built in the late 1800s, was standing until recently. Fallen into disrepair, it was replaced by a modern home occupied by my mother’s aunt’s great grandson (my second cousin once removed).

Moving ahead to the Christmas of 1956, our church in Schenectady, NY asked Joan and me to participate in a “living nativity scene” during the Christmas service. We were probably chosen because our son, Jeff, slightly over five weeks old, may have been the youngest baby in the church to portray Jesus in the manger. Needless to say Joan and I were on pins and needles during the entire service as we worried about Jeff crying, but he didn’t! Following the service, children in the congregation (and adults, too) were invited to walk past the nativity scene.

Your Feedback Is Important! The feedback we receive from our residents and guests is very important to us. It provides valu-able information so we can celebrate successes and improve on areas needing improvement. Suggestion boxes are located in the Fireplace Lounge and at the entrance to the Village Hall.

If you would like to submit information, articles, committee events, or suggestions for the January newsletter, contact Phyllis Smith by Monday, Dec 14.

Carolina Village is a non-profit 501(c)3

My mother, Helen MacKinney, (later, a 15 year C V resident)

Christmas ReminiscencesBy Arland MacKinney

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The Spice of LifeBy Rev. Don Taws

Some of you know me as the Chaplain of Carolina Village, but there are others who say “he’s the guy that grows those hot peppers in the Village Garden.” Yes, that is true. During the years that my wife Jeanette and I lived in East Africa as missionaries, we became fond of the spicy pepper that was included in most of their food. That stayed with us and consequently I decided to grow my own, blazing hot peppers which we dehydrate, and grind into powder and add (sparingly) to much of what we eat. (By the way, if any Villagers would like to sample our supply, we have enough for all of you plus those who live next door at Lake Pointe Landing!!)

Well, my desire for spice in my food extends to the desire for spice in my life! We want our remaining years to be far from bland and dull. For Jeanette and me, that spice of life comes from our relation-ship with the God who made us, and gave us this wonderful world to enjoy. Continuing to read (and teach) the Bible gives special meaning to the life we live here. The ‘spiritual spice’ of God’s promises and assurances of His love and comfort adds to the enjoyment of our life at Carolina Village!

The wonders of God in nature also cause us to rejoice in the beauty of Carolina Village and each changing season brings extra ‘seasoning’ to our appreciation of life here.

The friends we have made here add much to the savor of our daily walk, bringing the piquancy to our conversation, ‘seasoned with salt’ (Colossians 4:6). It is great to hear the stories of your lives and how the Lord has blessed you with spouses, children and interesting jobs.

I wonder if, in heaven, we will find our food enhanced by rich spices. Somehow I doubt we will need that! But as we await our coming life, eternal in the heavens, we can rejoice in the gusto that now gives us such joy.

Veterans’ Day CelebrationsTuesday, November 10 was the 240th anniversary of the founding of the Marine Corps. That evening, retired Marine Mike Murdock, of Henderson County Veterans’ Service Office and the Hendersonville Veterans’ Museum spoke in Village Hall about the Honor Air program.

In the Magnolia Room, staff, residents and family of all areas of the Village gathered on Veterans’ Day to honor veterans of World War II. Care Center Activities Coordinator Stephanie Eaves organized a program chaired by Marine Corporal Justin Morrison. Seats (labeled with names, ranks, and service branch) were reserved for veterans from the Medical and Care Centers, some in wheel chairs.

The Directors of the Care and Medical Centers (Alex Tucker and Jon Renegar) awarded a printed certificate to each veteran. Three uniformed representatives of the Henderson County Honor Guard entered and spoke. Rosie O’Brien reprised a sing-along of a patriotic medley she had presented the previous evening. The celebration ended with delicious refreshments provided by ex-Marine and Food Service Director Chris Olson.

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Betty Hensley, Carolina Village Activities Director

Betty, a Hendersonville native, graduated from West Henderson High School. She married Joe Hensley from Etowah, and they have one daughter and two grandchildren, ages seven and 14.

Betty and her husband, Joe, both worked at Ecus-ta (which was later acquired by Olin Mathieson). Betty was employed at Ecusta for 10 years before joining the First Union Bank in their commercial loans department where she served as secretary to seven loan officers for four years. After First Union transferred the commercial loan activity to Charlotte, Betty worked as a paralegal for a local attorney until she joined Pine Park as secretary to the administrator.

In June 1991 she was chosen from about 44 applicants for the job as activity director at Caro-lina Village. Once employed by the Village, she decided it was time to secure a driver’s license to better participate in driving the residents to their activities. She still remembers the challenges that the driver’s license test posed, but she got it and has held it for 24 years!

Her responsibilities include organizing and implementing interesting activities with all resi-dents, such as trips and outings, Reading Buddies, birthday parties, the Villager committee and even knitting groups. She also helps with office duties as needed.

One interesting experience she noted while enjoying one of the birthday luncheons. She discovered that two gentlemen seated at the table

with her were both were from the same town in Kentucky, went to the same high school, their fathers worked in the same plant, and they were just meeting each other for the first time!

Betty considers Carolina Village residents and employees as family.

Stephanie Eaves, Care Center Activities DirectorStephanie was raised in the suburbs of Minne-apolis, MN. Her first job was as a dietary aid in a nursing home at the age of 15. She has fond

memories of this first job. This was when she first knew she wanted to work with older adults. She went to college and graduated from the University of Minnesota in Duluth with a degree in Communications and Recreation. Stephanie

volunteered with senior citizens while in college and, after college she worked in the food industry in various sales positions working for two food manufacturing companies. During this time she also began volunteering again with a retirement center in her home town. After 19 years of sales in the food industry, Stephanie decided to change careers.

When Stephanie and her fiancé were planning their future together, they researched locations in the United States where they might want to live. They started their research by independently searching Google and comparing places they identified in common. They then visited 12 states before settling on Hendersonville, NC. In Janu-ary 2014 they both moved to Hendersonville, and were married in June 2015. Stephanie took a job

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with a local Main Street merchant and her hus-band was employed in regional sales.

In August 2014, Stephanie started volunteering at Carolina Village, and when she heard of the possible opening as Care Center Activities Direc-tor, she applied for the job. She started work on December 8, 2014. She is currently studying to obtain her North Carolina State Certification.

Her responsibilities include coordinating and de-veloping social, intellectual, physical, and spiritual activities for Care Center residents.

Paula Stepp, Medical Center Activities Director

Paula was raised in Fletcher, and graduated from West Henderson High School. She came from a family of five girls whose father was an eighth generation farmer. Growing up, she spent a lot of time in the bean

fields and the packing house. Her mother and father are still living. Paula has been married to Jimmy Stepp for 34 years. They have one daugh-ter who is married and has two children.

She graduated from the Western Academy of Cosmetic Art in 1976 and received her cosme-tologist license in 1978. She has also attended Blue Ridge Community College for her National Certification of Activity Professional degree and received her Certified Nursing Assistant license.

She has worked in several beauty shops in Hen-dersonville. She worked atLakewood Manor for 22 years in the beauty shop and the activities department. While there, she helped open an Al-zheimer’s Unit of 26 beds.

Paula joined Carolina Village in 2006 where her job includes planning, directing, evaluating ac-tivities with the Medical Center residents. These activities include supporting a sense of commu-nity, such as celebrating holidays, birthdays, and supporting spiritual needs, exercising, cooking, and other developmental needs. Together with the residents, they have lots of fun in whatever they may do. She enjoys being able to take residents on day trips. For example, three years ago they visited the Western Carolina Fair, they also go fishing at the pond. She considers Carolina Village a great place to work, with a lot of caring people and someone always willing to give a helping hand. She lost a sister six years ago and was impressed by the support she and her family received from Carolina Village employees and residents with food, cards, and prayers.

Carolina Village has recently received the gift of a Casio

key board from Jim Vallar. It will be available for use in

the education room along with song books and books

of instruction.

If you would like to renew the joy and pleasure of making music or if you would like to

learn to play the piano, this is your opportunity!

There are no seeing impaired meetings in December. Meetings will resume in January.

In MemoriamFrances Schultz - October 28

Don McAllister - November 1

Geraldine Hoffman - November 1

Edith Krsnak - November 19

Jack Dunn - November 20

Submitted by Religious Life Committee

Vespers

Dec 3 Jimmy Spence - Pentecostal Holiness Sonja Tonneson - accompanist Dec 13 Branton Burleson – Baptist Susan Willingham - accompanist Dec 20 Ron Glass – Alliance Cindy Glass - accompanist

Dec 27 Don Taws – Chaplain Virginia Lancaster - accompanist

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CelebrationsDecember Birthdays! Party will be held

Wednesday the 16th, at noon in the dining room.

Please remember to RSVP to Betty.

1 Clint Byrd 3 Elizabeth Brennan 3 Frank Muir 4 Charlie Horne 4 Nancy Reuter 7 Dot Lovick 7 Charlie Sproles 7 Estella Murph 12 Catherine O’Neil 12 Janet Spence 13 Helen Reinhart 15 Paddy Deich

15 Ben Johnson 15 Bernard Muldoon 16 Geraldine Davies 16 Elroy Conrad 16 Betty Spraul 17 Bill Cole 17 Joyce Hallberg 18 Inge Grosso 19 Bob Ray 19 Don Taws 22 Mary Levi 24 Betty Anne Todd

25 Ione Engstrom 25 Martha Hogenboom 25 Rick Houston 26 Jim Ballard 26 Chris Folwell 29 Dorothy Arnold 29 Pat Buck 29 Ruth Johnson 30 Nancy Loss

31 Peggy Elliott

December Anniversaries! Congratulations to these couples.

3 Bill & Catherine O’Neil 17 George & Charlotte Shipley 19 Bill & Barbara Clark 19 Buddy & Nancy West

20 Luther & Beverly Middleton 20 Frank & Ellen Shaw 23 Louis & Judith Santiago 26 Jack & Mary Jane Ransley

26 Jim & Ginny Vallar 30 Al & Betsy Brown

Out-of-Village trips

3 Th Flat Rock Playhouse,

Depart 1:30 pm (FE)

6 Su Community Band,

Depart 2:15 pm (FE)

8 Tu Day Trip,The Three Irish Tenors

Depart 10 am (FE)

10 Th Christmas LIghts, WNC Agricultural

Center, Depart 6 pm(FE)

12 Sa Hendersonville Symphony,

Depart 2:15 pm (FE)

15 Tu Grove Park Inn, Gingerbread Houses,

Trees and Lunch, Depart 9 am (FE)

17 Th Lunch, Grand Bohemain Hotel,

Depart 10:15 pm (FE)

Out & About In Village special activities

1 Tu Musicke Antiqua, VH, 7 pm

3 Th Reading Buddies, Ed. Room,

9:30-10:30 am

3 Th Kevin’s Town Hall, VH, 2 pm

8 Tu Computer Club, Ed Room, 2 pm

8 Tu A Santa Documentary, VH, 7 pm

13 Su Carolina Village Christmas Party,

VH, 5 -7 pm

15 Tu Flat Rock Kids, Sharing the Holidays,

VH, 7 pm

18 Fr St. James Carolers, Lounge, 6:30 pm

22 Tu Christmas with our own Bob Brackett,

through the eyes of a young boy,

VH, 7 pm

24 Th Yule Log Burning, Music by

Bill Moody, Lounge, 7 pm

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Watch the board for additional trips

December Entertainment Events are varied and many! December Tuesday events in Village Hall begin right away! On December 1, Musica Antiqua Consort, a Renaissance costumed band will return to play holiday music with added instruments and players under the direction of Sharon Hafner.

On December 8th, Becoming Santa, It’s Not Just the Suit, an amusing documentary film,will show how Santas are well trained for their seasonal role. The Flat Rock Youth Theater on December 18th will entertain us with song and Christmas cheer and on December 22, one of our residents, Bob Brackett, will bring his story, Memories of Christmas Growing Up with additional songs from adorable grandchildren. And December 29th, in the middle of the holiday week,Tuesday evening will be Nostalgia Night with a laugh-filled movie from the past. Come and enjoy all of these Tuesday evenings in Village Hall. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve will feature traditional Carolina Village entertainment. The Burning of the Yule Log in the Fireplace Lounge begins at 7 pm. Bill Moody will be there and some surprises, too, And New Years Eve Bingo will be the fun filled attraction from 7-9 pm in the Village Hall. Wear your party clothes with pockets for that!

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

VH = Village Hall • AR = Aerobics Room • YB = Youngblood Business Office • FPL = Fireplace Lounge • DR = Dining Room • MR = Magnolia Room • FE = Front Entrance • CH = Chapel

ACR = Arts & Crafts Room • EC= Education Center • CDR = Card Room • TH = Media/Theater Room • PPR/LDR = Ping Pong Room/Line Dancing Room • TP = Therapy Pool

December 2015

9:45 am: How to Look at and Understand Art (TH)Dep 10 am: The Three Irish Tenors (FE)11am: Line Dancing (LDR)2 pm: Computer Club (EC)2 pm: Science Series-Science and Technology (TH)7 pm: Documentary, Becoming Santa

(VH)

11 am: Quaker Worship Group (CH)

Dep 2:15 pm: Community Band (FE)

3:45 pm: Vespers (VH)



5 pm: Carolina Village Christmas Party (VH)





11 am: Healing Service w/ St. James (CH)

3 pm: Comparative and World Religions (TH)

Be alive as long as you live !

11am: Line Dancing(LDR )

7 pm: Christmas through the eyes of a young boy, w/ Bob Brackett (VH)

12:30 pm: Transition Support (YB)


12 pm: December Birthday Party (DR)


2 pm: Coloring Workshop (ACR)

9:45 am: How to Look at and Understand Art (TH)

11am: Line Dancing (LDR)

2 pm: Science Series-Science and Technology (TH)

7pm: Musicke Antiqua Band (VH)

1:30 pm: Downton Abbey, Season 3 and 4 (TH)


1:30 pm: Downton Abbey,

Season 3 and 4 (TH)

2 pm: Around the World with Villagers: Mary Ann and Clint Byrd, Orkney Islands (EC)

1:30 pm: Downton Abbey, Season 3 and 4 (TH)

1:30 pm: Downton Abbey,

Season 3 and 4 (TH)

2 pm: Around the World with Villagers: Art of Travel Photography (EC)

Dep 9 am: Grove Park Inn, Gingerbread Houses, Trees, Lunch (FE)

9:45 am: How to Look at and Understand Art (TH)

11am: Line Dancing (LDR)

2 pm: Science Series- Science and Technology (TH)

7pm: Christmas with the Flat Rock Kids (VH)

11am: Line Dancing (LDR )

7 pm: Nostalgia Night- Film (VH)


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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

VH = Village Hall • AR = Aerobics Room • YB = Youngblood Business Office • FPL = Fireplace Lounge • DR = Dining Room • MR = Magnolia Room • FE = Front Entrance • CH = Chapel

ACR = Arts & Crafts Room • EC= Education Center • CDR = Card Room • TH = Media/Theater Room • PPR/LDR = Ping Pong Room/Line Dancing Room • TP = Therapy Pool

11 am: Healing Service w/ St. James (CH)


7 pm: Movie,

Pillow Talk (VH)

7 pm: Movie, Nothing

Like the Holidays (VH)

Dep 2:15 pm: Henderson-ville Symphony (FE)

7 pm: Movie, Something

The Lord Made (VH)

7 pm: Movie, Local Hero (VH)

9:30 am: Reading Buddies (EC) 10:30 am: Bible Study (VH)1 pm: Movie, My Big Fat Greek Wedding (TH)Dep 1:30 pm: Flat Rock Playhouse (FE)2 pm: Kevin’s Town Hall Meeting (VH)

9:30 am: HandchimeRehearsal (EC)

7 pm: CV Handchimers Chrismas Program (VH)

10:30 am: Bible Study (VH)

1 pm: Movie, Selma (TH)

Dep ? pm: Christmas LIghts, WNC Agricultural Center (FE)


7 pm: Fears: The History of Freedom (VH)

12:30 pm: Transition Support (YB)


12 pm: December Birthday Party (DR)


Dep 10:15 am: Lunch, Grand Bohemian (FE)

10:30 am: Bible Study (VH)

1 pm: Movie, The Theory of Everything


7 pm: Fears: The History of Freedom (VH)

6:30 pm: St. James Carolers (FPL)

7 pm: Christmas Sing-Along and Reader’s Theater Presen-tation (VH)


1 pm: Movie, Boyhood (TH)

7 pm: Yule Log Burning, Music by Bill Moody (FPL)


1 pm: Movie, Captain Phillips (TH)

7 pm: New Year’s Eve Resident’s Bingo (VH)

Monday8:30 am - H2O to Go w/ Lynnia (Pool)9 am - Abs/Core & Flexibility w/ Louis (AR)9:20 am - Aqua Core & More w/ Lynnia (Pool)10 am - Helen’s Exercise Class (VH)10 am - Silver Splash w/ Lynnia (Pool)11:30 am - Ageless Grace® w/ Denise (AR) $41:30 pm - Aqua Pilates (Pool)2 pm - Playing Pool with Friends (Pool room)2 pm - Strength Training w/ Laura (AR)2 pm - Power Waves w/ Nancy (Pool)3 pm - Hydro Tone and Aqua Pilates w/ Nancy (Pool)3 pm - Tai Chi Chih w/ Bev (AR)6:45 pm - Bridge (Card Room)

Tuesday8:30 am AM Energizer w/Lynnia (Pool)9 am - Aquasize w/Lynnia (Pool)9:30 am - Resistance Training (AR)9:30 am - Open Studio in Arts and Crafts room10 am - Silver Splash w/Lynnia (Pool)11 am - Line Dance, (LDR)11 am - Trivia/Jeopardy (AR)2 pm - Stronger Seniors Exercise Video (AR)2 pm - Playing Pool with Friends (Pool room)2 pm - Pinochle (Card Room)

Wednesday8:30 am - H2O 101 w/ Nancy (Pool)9 am - Advanced Abs/Core w/ Laura (AR)9 am - Aqua Core & More w/ Nancy (Pool)10am - Aquasize w/Nancy (Pool)10 am - Tai Chi Chih w/ Bev (AR)11 am - Balance Class w/ Laura (VH)11 am - Healing Service with St. James, first Wednesday (Chapel)

1 pm - Chaplain Sallie’s “Grace-ious” Meeting with Grace Lutheran, second Wednesday (Chapel)2 pm - Ping Pong (PPR/LDR)2pm - Bingo, last Wednesday (Card Room)3 pm - Gentle Chair Yoga Video (AR)

Thursday8:30 - H2O to Go w/ Lynnia (Pool)9 am - Abs/Core & Flexibility w/Louis (AR)9 am - Aqua Zumba w/Lynnia (Pool)10 am - Silver Splash w/Lynnia (Pool)10:30 am - Bible Study (VH)11 am - Sit-n-Stretch w/Marian Soss (AR)1 pm - Matinee Movie (TH)2 pm - Playing Pool with Friends (Pool room)3 pm - Strength Training w/Laura (AR)

Friday8:45 am - Advanced Abs and Core w/ Laura (AR)8:30 am - AM Energizer w/Lynnia (Pool)9 am - Hydro Tone w/Lynnia (Pool)9:30 am - Resistance Training (AR)10 am - Aquasize w/Lynnia (Pool)10:30 am - Sit-n-Stretch w/ Marian Soss (AR)2 pm - Stronger Seniors Exercise Video (AR)3 pm - Balance Class w/ Laura (VH)3:30 pm - Wii Bowling (AR)

Saturday10 am - Cribbage (Card Room)

Sunday11 am - Quaker Worship Group (Chapel)3 pm - Ping Pong (PPR/LDR)3:45 pm - Vespers (VH)

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Bingo People love their pets and consider them mem-bers of the family. So when a beloved pet dies, it is not unusual to feel an overwhelming sense of sorrow. This is exactly what Marguerite Martin and her husband Dick were feeling when they lost their beloved dog Banjo. Marguerite reflects, “We decided not to get another dog because our hearts were so broken.” However, after a few months of grieving the loss of Banjo, Marguerite and her husband decided to call their veterinarian to see if he knew of a dog who needed a good home.

In the meantime, a lady, no doubt an animal lover, (she had 5 cats at home) could have just walked on by the abandoned dog she saw with his ribs showing due to neglect, but this didn’t happen. She knew she didn’t have room for him with her house full of pets, so she took him to the veterinarian’s office. She paid the bill for him to have his shots and to be neutered. As she left him there her hope was that he would find a good home.

After a call from the veterinar-ian, Marguerite and her husband Dick were escorted to the recovery room of the office. Lying on the table was the small dog who had been roaming the streets a few days before without a home. He was just waking up from his procedure when Dick walked over and gently stroked him. Marguerite remembers vividly that the bonding between her husband and the dog happened instantly. “From that moment on, Bingo was Dick’s dog,” she reflected.

Bingo could never take the place of Banjo, but Marguerite knew immediately he was a special dog. His kind gentle manner drew everyone to him, especially at Carolina Village. Margue-rite and Bingo went daily to visit Dick when he moved to the Medical Center. On a particular af-ternoon in December, Marguerite had never seen Bingo behave like he did. He was determined to get in the bed with Dick. After several attempts

Bingo got onto the bed and went to Dick’s side, licked his hand, and said goodbye to his daddy. A few minutes later Dick passed away.

Since that time Bingo has been Marguerite’s constant compan-ion. If you hear the gentle way she talks to him and see the way he responds to her, you know the bond between them is very strong. Early this past spring Bingo developed a condition called SARDS (Sudden Acquired Retinal Degeneration Syn-drome). This condition causes a dog to go totally blind in a very short time. Since that time Mar-guerite has become his eyes, and the connection between them has grown even stronger.

Recently, when Marguerite awoke in the middle of the night with Bingo walking all over her, she knew something was wrong.

Bingo wanted her to get up! Sure enough the batteries in the smoke alarm had gone bad and it was softly beeping away. Marguerite was fast asleep and without her hearing aids. He knew somehow he had to take care of his mama! And he did! He is for sure a special dog.

The Education Committee wants a Christmas gift from you! We are asking for more input on the types of learning activities you would enjoy in the New Year. Each month on the first Monday, the committee follows its regular meeting with lunch and a brainstorming session in the private dining room at 11:30 am. We invite interested residents to join us in exploring ideas for future programs. Call Amy Pace if you are willing to share your ideas (and lunch!) with the committee. We need your ideas.

Literature and Writing Committee: Helen Palmer and Mary Jane Swanson have announced that three book clubs have been established, all meeting monthly at 1:30 pm. If you are interested in joining one of the established groups, contacts are as follows: Jay Barr (696-2286)—first Monday; Dot Lovick (697-6614)—third Monday; Barbara Miller (693-5602)—third Wednesday. If you would like to organize a group for another time, contact Mary Jane Swanson (697-8733) for information.

Several men have indicated an interest in forming a book group focusing on books about American history—fiction or non-fiction. If you are interested in joining such a group, contact Mary Jane Swanson.

We have a marvelous library with ready access to any books chosen. Acee Hughes is always willing to help groups obtain multiple copies of books. Get ready to turn those pages or fire up your Kindle!

Music Committee: Friday, December 18, the Carolina Village Handchimers will present their Christmas program at 7 pm in the Village Hall. This concert is sure to put us all in the Christmas spirit.

Watch for news of a music appreciation offering on the symphony starting at the begin-ning of the new year on Wednesday mornings at 10 am in the Theater. Ron Korner will be leading this group. More details follow in the January Villager.

Other Committees: The science, art, religion and philosophy series continue in December; the handchime and theater meetings and rehearsals proceed as usual. The Fears lecture series on The History of Freedom will be presented each Friday night in December except for the 18th and 25th. Be sure not to miss the program on the Orkney Islands by inveterate travelers Clint and Mary Ann Byrd on Monday, December 14, and the beginning of a three-part series on the art of travel photog-raphy on Monday, December 21.

Merry Christmas from the Education Committee! We wish you the gift of lifelong learning. Stay Alive as Long as You Live!

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Austin & Sharon HurleyThe Hurley’s are world travelers. Sharon, from West Virginia, and Aus-tin, from South Carolina, both worked at Pittsburgh Plate Glass. They married

and, through Austin’s engineering career, traveled the world. Their recent move to Carolina Village was the 20th for them. Sharon calls it their best. She said Cheryl Justus’ pleasant personality is the reason they selected Carolina Village.

Sharon’s most exciting venture was a trip to Kauai, Hawaii, for their 50th wedding anniversary. For the first time they flew first class. Her jobs include babysitting, telephone information operator, and working at Pittsburgh Plate Glass. Her hobby is quilting. At First Baptist Church, Sharon is in a group of quilters and sings with the “Singing Saints.” She is now a caregiver for her older sister.

The Hurley’s have two children, and five grand-children. Their son Jim and two of his three sons graduated from the Air Force Academy. Their daughter Donna has two daughters at Clemson.

Austin’s jobs included bagging groceries and deliv-ering newspapers. He also was a textile mill work-er, an Army Officer, and held various engineering positions. He earned a mechanical engineering degree from Clemson. Austin’s specialty is power plants. He retired to Hendersonville in 2003. A member of Hendersonville Country Club, he enjoys golf, but RVing comes in a close second. Austin is a lay leader at First Baptist Church and has volunteered at Interfaith Assistance Ministry. He enjoys running and the Carolina Village fit-ness center. For a man who extensively travelled the world, it is interesting that his most exciting experience was travelling by RV to Colorado to visit his two grandsons at the Air Force Academy.

Sharon accompanied Austin to many of the fol-lowing counties: Germany, Austria, France, Iran, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Jamaica, China, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Mexico, Canada, and England.

Welcome, Neighbors

Peg Costigan & Dottie Kneher Hicksville Junior High School in Hicksville, NY, with 3,300 students was the largest Junior High in the nation. It preferred to hire experienced teach-ers with a religious background. Peg, already a teacher, met Dotti when she started teaching at the junior high school in 1969. They had a group of 40 with whom they “hung out.”

Peg was born in the Bronx, New York. She wanted to go to a Catholic high school and her parents said she had to earn the tuition money. Peg earned the money by babysitting, filing for Hearst Pub-

lications and MetLife, and working at a drycleaners. She earned an elemen-tary education degree at Fordham University and a Master’s Degree in Math from Villanova University. Peg wanted “to be of service to others,” so she entered a convent and remained there for 15 years. For three of those years Peg taught at a Black Mission school in Houma, Louisiana- 71 in a class! She later taught at St Michael’s in Manhattan. Today

she is an active member of Immaculate Concep-tion Catholic Church. She is a Lay Eucharist Minister. Peg volunteers with “Feed the Kids.” They feed kids each Friday night at the Boys and Girls Club. 249 children attended on a recent Friday. Peg helps with Immigration Network Scholarship for the Dreamers, which benefits children who come to the United States illegally and are educated here. They are considered out-of-state students by our colleges and charged four times the tuition of in-state students. Peg is on Facebook, works puzzles, reads, and plays internet games and travels a great deal.

Dotti was born at Mineola, New York. Her various jobs over the years were picking strawberries, babysitting, working as a soda-jerk, a nurse’s aide, and in real estate management. Dotti majored in Religion and Theology at Kings College,

History at Queens College, and English at the State University of New York. In her first teach-ing position she taught Bible at public schools in South Boston, Virginia. Dotti then taught eleven years in Lutheran schools. She taught in

public schools for the remainder of her career. Dotti taught African and Asian History for most of those years. The most exciting thing that hap-pened to Dotti recently was hearing on Facebook from 15 former students from her Lutheran School classes. One comment was “Thank you for teaching me not to lisp.” Another exciting event was hearing birds when she got hearing aids. How many of us have had the same experience? Dotti is a member of St. James Episcopal Church. She is a Lay Eucharist Minister and Daughter of the King. Dotti is an avid reader using both her Kindle and smart phone. She likes to play elec-tronic games and her electronic keyboard. Dotti writes poetry and travels a lot.

A special travel favorite of Peg and Dotti was an 18-day river cruise in Russia. They have also been to Australia, China, South East Asia, Europe, and South America. They are booked on Oasis of The Seas for their 32nd cruise in December.

Dotti and Peg in 1987 bought Rand McNally’s “Best Places to Retire.” The top three places were Asheville, Hendersonville, and Brevard. They vis-ited and in 1996 moved to Hendersonville. They began delivering for Meals on Wheels in 1996 and continued for 18 years.

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Recycling Q & A Correction – Notice – Correction

Martha Hogenboom wants to let you know that contrary to the notice in October’s Villager, empty spray cans can and should be recycled. Aerosol cans containing shaving cream or hairspray should go into the recycle bin when completely empty. Even spray paint cans can be recycled if all the gas is expelled and they are empty.

More and more items are able to be reclaimed rather than filling our landfills and dumps. It’s easy to let recycling slide during the holidays when we generate more waste – gift wrapping, decorations, and fancy food and drink containers. Santa Claus asks us to help him keep our planet clean. Have you ever had to clean up after the reindeer made a call at your home? Nope, it was Santa.

A recent question concerned how old unwearable clothing can be recycled. We’re researching that right now and will get back to you. If you are not clear on how you can recycle more effectively at Carolina Village, call Charlotte Shipley at 692-8373. If we don’t know, we’ll find out.

The hydroelectric power plant at Lake Lure is located on the Rocky Broad River near Chimney Rock. It was built as one element of the much larger project initiated by Dr. Lucius B. Morse. He was a physician from Illinois who came to western North Carolina around 1900. With the support of two brothers, Morse came up with an ambi-tious plan to develop the area around Chimney Rock into a major resort and tourist destination. The plan included a large lake, a hotel, villas and cottages as well as convenient access to Chimney Rock. The new power plant was intended to pro-vide sufficient power for the community.

Work began on the dam in 1925. In its January 1925 edition, the Hendersonville News reported that the dam was expected to be completed in about 18 months and that any surplus electric power would be sold to the Blue Ridge Power Company. The article described the dam as a multiple arch type designed by C.A. Mees who had designed a similar one at Turner Shoals. The new dam was to be 104 feet high with a length of 585 feet and with a road along the crest. The power plant was to be controlled remotely from the Turner Shoals plant and an automatic governor was to maintain the lake at a contant level.

In June 1926, the newspaper headline stated that “Mammoth Lake Lure is Now Rapidly Becoming Reality.” It noted that the lake covered about 1500 acres with a shore line of almost 40 miles. The dam was described as being as “sound as Gibraltar and yet a work of great beauty.” The power house was to be embedded within the masonry of the dam. The power house was designed to contain two generators with a combined capacity of 5250 horse power.

The Lake Lure dam became front page news in August 1928 when a major flood threatened its survival. The Hendersonville Times-News re-ported on August 17 that the dam was still intact although the earth abutment had eroded some-what. The flood gates had been opened to lower the lake level temporarily. A few days later, on Au-gust 20, the newspaper disclosed that “a great hole” had been created by the erosion and that a large amount of brush had been applied in an effort to prevent crevices under the masonry structure. Bags of sand and bran were also used to try to slow the leakage. On August 22, it was announced that a 75 foot long concrete wall would be added ex-tending form the multiple-arch section to bedrock. This modifiation proved to be a successful remedy, and the dam has remained intact to the present. In January 1999, I was informed that the power plant was owned by the Town of Lake Lure which sold the electric power generated to the Duke Power Company.

The Dam and Power Plant at Lake LureBy Jim Brittain

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