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| Video benefits Bodie Island lighthouse Before the age of electricity, America’s
lighthouses were manned by lighthouse keepers and their families.
A new video, “Growing
Up At The Lighthouse,” pays homage to the tradition and highlights
the last two families to live at the Bodie Island Lighthouse. Now
in their seventies, the children of lighthouse keepers Vernon Gaskill
and Julian Austin share their stories. John Gaskill recalls the dangerous
job of painting the tower, while Julian Austin Jr. remembers shooting
off big goose guns. Told in the old Outer Banks brogue, their tales
recall an isolated, magical life. Videographer Bob Boyer includes
a
climb to the top, revealing panoramic views from the sound to the
sea. Proceeds from video sales are slated to go toward restoration
of the
Bodie Island Lighthouse. 45-minute video. Copies may be purchased
at the Bodie Island Lighthouse Visitors Center, call (252) 473-3024
or send $29.50 (covers shipping, handling and tax) to Coastal Production
Company, P.O. Box 431 Wanchese, NC 27981. To find out more about
the Outer Banks Lighthouse Society, |
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Restoring Appalachian forests The mission of Appalachian Voices is to protect and restore Appalachian forests and communities by affecting policies for clean air, coal mining, public lands and private forestry. The nonprofit organization, headquartered in Boone, promotes research, education and direct involvement of communities and the at-large public in environmental decisions. Member-ships start at $15 for students. All members receive a one-year subscription to the bimonthly newspaper, “Appalachian Voice.” Visit www.appvoices.org/support.html or call (828) 262-1500. |
Railway gifts The North Carolina Transportation Museum (NCTM) in Salisbury features train rides, turntable rides, educational programs, videos and exhibits that bring the exciting story of rails to life. Located on the former site of Southern Railway Company’s largest steam locomotive facility, the museum features an authentic train depot, a 37-stall roundhouse, and more than 25 restored locomotives and rail cars. The museum’s gift shop sells models of jalopies, firetrucks and boxcars. NCTM boxcars are $19.95 each, the HO Scale locomotive is $159.95, and the Pedal Firetruck is $145 each. Visit www.ci.salisbury.nc.us/nctrans or call toll-free (877) 628-6386. |
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Mobility equipment program Seniors in Motion helps elderly and handicapped individuals by supplying mobility equipment at little or no out-of-pocket cost to the patient, including motorized and manual wheelchairs, scooters and other equipment such as hospital beds, wheeled walkers and patient lifts. Seniors in Motion is headquartered in Lawrence, Kan., and has representatives in North Carolina. The program features free in-home evaluations and fittings. Seniors in Motion staff fills out prescription paperwork directly with a patient’s physician. A rehab representative delivers the equipment, along with safety and operation instructions. Seniors in Motion also handles all repairs on provided equipment. Visit www.horizonmobility.com or call (800) 594-1225. |
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