Franklin, NC

Here is our finished Flyer for the Relay for Life Duathlon in Franklin, NC 28734

If you would like to join us for all the fun please go to Active.com to Pre-register. We are hoping to hold this event every year to raise money and have fun doing it! We are also asking for volunteer's if you do not want to run or bike ride. WE NEED YOUR HELP!

I think that it is really important to give back in some way.

I decided to help with the Relay for life this year at the Local Board of Realtors. We were really concerned last year about meeting our goal and we did well over. I am more concerned this year because of the economy is even worse but I am staying optimistic to at least give it our best shot. As far as our little town go's per ca pita we have constantly raised the most money. I think that is amazing! This year I thought of having a Run-Bike-Run Relay. I got one of my good friends that is another Realtor involved because I know nothing about running or biking and its her passion. We are hoping it turns out to be a big success. I am also selling the luminaria's. If you want to donate or participate please contact me. It will be held at the Tassee Shelter May 16, 2009. We will be there at 8:00am and the race will start at 10:00am. We need donations for the cost of the T-shirts. Our Local Board of Realtors do so much for a small community. At least wish me luck.

It really makes me feel good that I have given back in some small but significant way. What are you doing this year?

I can hardly believe it! In the quiant little town of Franklin, NC we have the new Smoky Mountain Center for the performing arts. Thanks to Phil Drake this 1,500 seat facility is slated to open in 2009. This is a big deal for us here. It is located on the Georgia Rd. Hwy. 441 South. Its about 2 hours north of Atlanta and a hour to Asheville. This little town is growing so fast. We also new restaurants recently, Cody's, Fatz Cafe, and Sonic. Our new extended community college is doing well also and we are already building another building next to the new State of the Art Library. Southwestern has been rated 4th in the Nation! Things are not slowing down here much in the commercial area.

Main Street Revitalizes Franklin
The Franklin Main Street Program continues its revitalization efforts in downtown Franklin.
Great business opportunities abound in repurposed buildings.

Aida July 16-19, 2009 A story of forbidden and unrequited love, two contemporary youths are swept from an exhibition of Egyptian artifacts back in time to live an adaptation of the Verdi opera. Radames, the prince of Egypt is engaged to Amneris, but falls in love with Aida, the princess of Nubia.

Charlie Daniels July 24, 2009 Partly Western and partly Southern. His signature "bullrider" hat and belt buckle, his lifestyle on the Twin Pines Ranch (a boyhood dream come true), his love of horses, cowboy lore and the heroes of championship rodeo, Western movies, and Louis L'Amour novels, identify him as a Westerner. The son of a lumberjack and a Southerner by birth, his music - rock, country, bluegrass, blues, gospel - is quintessentially Southern.

Mark Schultz July 31, 2009 He's earned numerous accolades and become one of the Christian format's core artists with seven chart-topping hits to his credit. he's also found success on mainstream radio, scoring an AC hit with "He's My Son." His last project, "Live...A Night of Stories and Songs," won the 2006 Gospel Music Association Dove Award for longform music video of the year.

Is He Dead? (A Comedy by Mark Twain) August 29, 2009 Know how a struggling artist sells his paintings? By faking his own death, then returning to the town as his long lost sister to claim the wealth... or so he thinks. Funny, smart and full of Mark Twain's southern wit and comedy.

David Phelps August 29, 2009 Outstanding talent always speaks for itself. It stands out from crowds of gimmicks, flashy clothes and pretty faces, and rises above odds, obstacles and any lesser contenders. Great talent cannot be learned or created-it is simply given to a special few. And when that talent is dedicated to a higher purpose, there's no telling where it may take the one who possesses it.

The Isaacs September 12, 2009 They have a unique style that marries bluegrass harmonies and instrumentation with modern southern gospel lyrics. Their musical influences immerge from all genres of music including bluegrass, rhythm and blues, folk, contemporary acoustic and southern gospel. They perform frequently at the Grand Ole Opry, are active members on the Gaither Homecoming Videos and Concert Series and travel throughout the year performing nationally.

Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver September 18, 2009 The gospel music that we record and perform on stage has always been important to me. Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver have made many more gospel recordings than secular ones. It is apparent to me that the folks who buy our music and come to our concerts feel, as I do, that there is no better message than the message of Jesus Christ. It is my fervent hope that my "musical mission" will lead others to Him.

Greater Vision September 26, 2009 Almost 200 times each year, the three gentlemen collectively known as Greater Vision, unite to present the gospel in a way that has endeared them to audiences across the United States and around the world. Their deepest desire is to encourage the Christian listener to share their faith with others and to cause the listener who isn't a believer to see their need for a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

Smoke On The Mountain October, 2009 The Sanders Family Singers celebrate in old-timey gospel singing and testimony as Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church welcomes its first electric light. A rip-roaring, musical comedy revival!

Ivan Parker October 16, 2009 Ivan was voted Favorite Lead Vocalist by the readers of The Singing News Magazine six times and Favorite Male Vocalist nine times. The Southern Gospel Music Association honored him with 'Soloist of the Year' award in 1998, and The Singing News Fan Awards voted him 'Soloist of the Year' in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2006.

Blue Ridge October 23-24, 2009 The young men who comprise BLUE RIDGE have developed a style of singing that has become popular with all who hear them. This Southern gospel quartet combines rich vocal harmonies with an exciting program of gospel music which is enjoyed by young and old.

Annie November 5-8, 2009 Shortly before Christmas, 1971, Martin Chamin, a lyricist and director, bought a collection of "Little Orphan Annie" comic strips and began imagining a musical comedy based on the main character. After convincing librettist Thomas Meehan and composer Charles Strouse to join him in writing the show, Charmin and his collaberators created the musical together.

Lee Greenwood November 14, 2009 Few artists have ever written a song that has become more a part of America's cultural landscape than Lee Greenwood's "God Bless the USA." If he'd never written or recorded another hit, Greenwood would have secured his place in music history with that powerful inspiring ballad.

The Imperials November 28, 2009 Founded in 1964 by Jake Hess, The Imperials have always embodied excellence in both music and ministry. Millions have embraced the quality, sound, and popularity of The Imperials, and they have become a household name around the world. With roots in Southern Gospel, The Imperials made a name for themselves and quickly became the most visible vocal group in Christian Music.

GOD BLESS THE USA & THE VETS!

I called my brother and sister-in-law to thank them for my freedom! He said your welcome and I would do it again if I had the chance. I did not get to talk to Karen, she was marching in the parade today and my brother can not walk well due to an old injury. She sent me a photo of all of those who were in todays festivities. She was the only women? I know she didn't care, she is a trooper! They are both retired now from the Navy. I don't know about you but we owe them all at least a thank you. If you see someone today or any day that you know has fought for us be sure and thank them for your freedom. Thanks to all who have served and is currently in the service.

June Tassillo

IS YOUR COUNTY GOING TO ADOPT THIS LAW? Now people who would get rid of them off their land if it didn't cost anything have a solution. Do you think some people will care enough to get rid of them now? It causes more problems than just being unsightly, such as health & fire hazards, just to name a few. Phil Haire, a NC Rep. was a speaker in one of my 30 hour real estate courses at Southwestern Community College recently and was telling us about this being passed. It was the first I even heard this was in the works. So much passess us all by I am sure. I was thrilled to hear this and was planning on contacting my county to see if they had plans in the works to adopt this. With in the next few days it was in our Franklin, NC local press that our county is seriously going to adopt this wonderful new law. I sure would have liked to be a part of it in the planning stages and let everyone know about it. I am sure some will not like this tax on New & Resale manufactured homes but its the best way to pay for this. Twenty Six to Thirty Eight% will be recycled, minimal labor to deconstruct. Are you going to contact your County? Or is yours on the ball too!

GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA

AN ACT to protect public health and the environment by ENCOURAGing counties to develop plans that provide for the deconstruction of ABANDONED MANUFACTURED homes and the removal of reusable or recyclable components, by providing for the abatement of abandoned manufactured homes that are determined to be a nuisance, and by imposing an environmental remediation tax on the sale of new and used manufactured homes to ensure that funds will be available for the deconstruction of abandoned manufactured homes.

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts: PASSED!!!!!!!!

Thank You NC Reps!!! June Tassillo - Realtor/Broker