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TRANSYLVANIA CAMPERS take several trips through the Pisgah National forest each year, and it is always a delightful outing. A stopover at Slid • ymesm , a# ' ■ wwi ** *** ing Rock, above, is always a must. Swimming and lifesaving are prominent features of all the camps, (Photo by Austin) Camp High Rocks Enjoys Privacy In Mountain Locale. Program Is Varied By - Staff Writer High Rocks is situated on 110 acres of beautiful moun tain woodland in Western North Carolina. White peb bles lining the trails and logs clearing the pathways give one a feeling of complete pri vacy and seclusion and provide an opportunity for a return to nature. Built on the shores of a 12 acre lake, High Rocks is a pri vate camp for boys 9-16 anc girls 10-16. Located near the Pisgah National Forest and the Great Smokies, the camp lend; opportunity to carry out a deei woods program. Constantly “on the go", the boys show a great deal of enthusiasm about trip ping both by foot and water. These tips are the rewards for interest and participation in related activities. This is the most unique and enduring ex perience that High Rocks of fers. The chief interest at High Rocks is the individual with efforts to develop initiative, self - reliance, and resource fulness as well as the skills in various sports. High Rocks seeks to bring to each of its campers a physical, mental, and spiritual refreshment. Complete instructional cover age and planned incentives are a vital part of the pro gram. In addition to the waterfront activities, High Rocks ntfers a carefully planned program that includes tennis, riflery, archery, and crafts. The program is car ried out in an atmosphere of non-regimentation and is free from high pressure competi tion. Mr. and Mrs. Sumner M. Williams, the owners and di rectors, feel that camp life is a key step in a child’s educa tion. Mr. Williams is a mathe matics instructor at Furman University during the winter months. The camp is small, limiting the enrollment to 110; however, the size per mits the highly individualiz ed philosophy of High Rocks to be carried out. There is one counselor for every four campers at High Rocks who are chosen not only for what they can do and teach, but also for what they are. Im portant values are often caught, and true leadership is a combi nation of skill, friendliness, and experience. Burgiss Glen Has Aims Of YWCA Where Outdoor Living Is Stressed By Staff Writer The YWCA purpose states well the aims and goals of Burgiss Glen Canjp, located south of Brevard:1 ‘To build a fellowship of women and girls devoted to the task of realizing in our common life those ideals of personal and social living to which we are committed by our faith as Christians.” Hugging the mountain side with a hilly terrain, Burgiss Glen covers an area of 181 acres with a two - acre natural lake. Mrs. Robert Garren is the new camp director although she has been associated with the Camp for several years. She and her husband have, directed the family camp sessions held at Burgiss Glen later in the sum mer. She says, “We are trying to give young people an exper ience in simple, outdoor living.” A member of the American Camping Association, the camp also emphasizes water skills and nature studies. A nature trail with a variety of plants and fern was provided for the beauty of the camp and for studying by the Carolina Foothills Garden Club in Greenville. A series of well developed hiking trails offers hours of exploration and fun. Rim of the World completely surrounds the camp and Chestnut Ridge Trail is mark ed with logs covered' with moss. The trail to Burgiss Glen mountain feels the tramp of many feet every day. A very impressive sight is High Heaven, the outdoor moun tain chapel at Burgiss Glen. It was constructed by campers, and vesper services are held there daily. A feeling of nature and rustic living is exemplified by the names of the various struc tures throughout the camp. The cabins are named for plants and people. The dining hall is Rhoda Den, for the flower and in -memory of Miss Rhoda Haynesworth, who was earlier affiliated with the camp. Often visited is the Bee Hive, the busy camp store; and Heal-All, the camp infirm ary, has the fewest callers. Woodland, the outdoor thea ter, is the scene of drama and fun. There is a creek separat ing the stage and seating area. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Bradley, the program directors, planned a special Fourth celebration. Field activities during the day will be climaxed by a serious consideration of the meaning of Independence Day in the eve ning. Later in the season Burgiss Glen will be a family camp of an informal type with flexi ble schedules and good con servation. Ci-<assed In Program In Lower County By . Staff Writer Eagle’s Nest, situated near Pisgah National Forest in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, provides an ideal place and climate for a summer camp. The geograp hical setting is healthful, inf vigorating, and beautiful. Eagle’s Nest Camp is operated by Eagle’s Nest Camp, Inc., a membership organization, a non profit organization, chartered pnder the laws of North Caro lina for educational, literary, and charitable purposes. The eamp accepts campers from six years of age who are grouped at Eagle’s Nest according to school age. Dr. and Mrs. Alex Waite, camp directors, show a great deal of pride in expanding the camp’s philosophy. The aims of Eagle’s Nest are growth and happiness of chil dren in an atmosphere of free dom and discipline with oppor tunities to learn and for guid ance. One of the principles of \S the program is respect for in dividuality as all activity schedules are made out by the campers who accept "the . responsibility of carrying out their program and reaching its objectives. Located east of Brevard near PLsgah Forest, the camp is equipped with a library, ceram ics, arts and crafts center, woodworking facilities, camp craft and handicraft centers. The camp holds 125 camp ers, boys and girls, with 35 counselors. The camp has two lakes, one for fishing, which is stocked, and one for swim ming, complete with docks. Campers also enjoy canoe ing on the lake and on the Davidson River. The camp is equipped with a baseball diamond, several put ting tees, volleyball courts, bas ketball areas, 10 tennis courts, two riding rings and a stable, a rifle range, archery course, and a football and soccer field. For the campers, Eagle’s Nest is a world in itself. In this extraordinarily complete environment, the feelings of the camper become involved in many ways. Looking out from a mountain top,- watch the turbulent motion of: a waterfall, a horseback ride in the woods, and communing with nature is all' a .part of Eagle’s Nest. All campers at Eagle’s Nest are rich in oppor tunities and experiences after a summer of outdoor living. Revival Begins At East Fork Revival services will begin on Sunday, July 9th, at East Fork Baptist church. The visiting minister will be the Reverend Bobby Gibson of Leicester. The pastor, Reverend J. W. Jackson, invites the public to attend. ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE State of North Carolina County of Transylvania ■Having qualified as the ad ministrator of the ' estate of Belle P. Corn, deceased, late of the county of Transylvania, North Carolina, this is to give notice that all persons having claims against the estate of the deceased to present them to the undersigned administrator at Pisgah Forest on or before the 30th day of December, 1967 or this notiee will hie pleaded- in bar of their recovery. All per sons indebted to the said estate will please make immediate set tlement. This the 30th day of June, 1967. CHARLES L. CORN Administrator Estate of Belle P. Corn deceased 7-6-4tc When yon think of prescrip tions, think of VARNER’S, adv ATTENTION... Voters Of Brevard PLEASE... Take A Few Minutes And Read This Message 4 I You May Be Very! (Glad You Did, Or] (You May Be Very I (Sorry You Did Not) ..iimmnn.. n....? Only Facts Are Presented... No (Opinions, False State-) jments Or Half-Truths) IT* ....mhiiii.mmmiiiinmiiniiimiiiin[«J ★ Read ★ Study ★ Judge For Yourself THEN VOTE "FOR" LEGAL CONTROL A YOU are asked to think and judge for your self whether or not an ABC store will help or hurt the future of our town YOU are asked to read and study the facts and then make your dicision ONLY facts are presented. Remember that almost every citizen will personally be affected by the outcome of the ABC election on Saturday IF you want more liquor control—you will have it with an ABC store IF you want to help keep taxes down and water and sewer charges down-the ABC store will do both IF you want more and better schools, community recreation facilities, better water and sewer services, better streets, a better library, and other improvement for which there is very little money today—the ABC store will certainly be a big help IF you want to keep vast sums of money at home that are now going to neighboring towns and cities—vote for an ABC store in Brevard. WITHOUT the ABC store profits— ★ TAXES will go up! ★ WATER AND SEWER CHARGES will go up, or ★ TOWN SERVICES will go down. This Message Is Sponsored By The Local Committee for Legal Control * # § (PAID POL. ADV.)
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