It was 1945 at age 11 that Billy Gardenheight, Sr. first developed an interest in the game of golf.
Money was scarce for everyone at the end of World War II. For school-aged children there was little or no income, and caddying at local golf courses was a way to earn money. “My mother was very apprehensive about me caddying, because golf had no meaning to her. I told her that I would earn $1.25 to $2.00 for carrying golf bags for 18 holes, so she reluctantly allowed me to go,” said Gardenheight.
CommunitiesSkyview Golfers Assoc. Celebrates 50th AnniversaryThursday, 11 June 2009by Johnnie Grant
For 50 years some of the best golfers in the United States have come to play in the Annual Skyview Golfers Pro-Am Tournament in Asheville, NC.
The Skyview Golfers Association was founded in 1959. Its mission as a nonprofit organization was to encourage youth... + Full Story
Our TownBellamy Kicks Off Mayoral Re-Election CampaignThursday, 11 June 2009Mayor Terry M. Bellamy campaigns for second term. Photo: Renato Rotolo
As supporters and interested citizens gathered in the main corridors of the Grove Arcade, Mayor Terry Bellamy announced her intent to run for a second terms as Mayor of the... + Full Story
CommunitiesA Natural Living LegacyThursday, 11 June 2009Samuel Abdul-Allah proudly displays original documents of his grandfather’s work on the Biltmore Forest Country Club. On the table are the original blueprints his grandfather used to construct the 18-hole golf course.
Samuel changed his name from Samuel Barnes... + Full Story
CommunitiesBob White and the Pisgah View Community Peace GardenThursday, 11 June 2009Bob White, Director of Pisgah View Peace Garden Project.by Michael Hopping
All Bob White wanted from the Asheville Housing Authority three years ago was the use of a little land in the Pisgah View complex where he and his family live.... + Full Story
CommunitiesLarry L. Williams: Radio Pioneer, Loving FatherThursday, 11 June 2009Larry L. Williams, retired radio personality will celebrate his 91st birthday June 14.
Photo courtesy Larretta Williams
by Larretta Rivera-Williams
It has warmed my heart numerous times for someone to tell me that my father had... + Full Story
BusinessCensus Bureau Seeks ApplicantsThursday, 11 June 2009Staff reports
The U.S. Census Bureau is seeking applicants to fill management positions in 10 local census offices scheduled to open this fall in North Carolina to support 2010 Census operations. The new offices will be located in Asheboro, Boone, Concord, Durham, Gastonia, Hickory,... + Full Story
CommunitiesA Conversation with Jesse Junior: A Newcomer Speaks About AshevilleThursday, 11 June 2009Jesse Junior, radio show host,
and community advocate.
Photo: Urban News
from staff reports
Reared in Milwaukee, WI, Jesse Junior was not someone you would call a shrinking violet. After a stint in the military, and... + Full Story
LifestylesGene Rainey: A Life of Learning, Teaching, Helping Those in NeedThursday, 11 June 2009by Moe White
Whether one calls him Dr. Rainey (he has a PhD), Rev. Rainey (he trained to be a minister of the Church of Christ), Chairman Rainey (he chaired the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners from 1988 to 1996), or just plain Gene, Gene Rainey is always recognized as a serious... + Full Story
