A grateful Conserving Carolina Polk Steering Committee applauds county residents’ support. The organization has $100K to go to reach the mountain top. Any size contribution is welcomed and matched. Donate online at www.conservingcarolina.org or by phone 828-859-5060. Committee members include Ford Smith, Dibbit Lamb, Steve King, Vard Henry, Liz Dicey, Carole Bartole, Pam Torlina, Carol Newton  and Jenn Tutor. (photo submitted by Carol Newton)