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BADIN 2013IS A PUBLICATION OF

PUBLISHER: SANDY SELVY

LAYOUT & DESIGN: TRACEY ALMOND

COPY PROVIDED BY: JAY ALMOND

ADVERTISING STAFF: TRACEY ALMOND, MANAGER; KRISTI JOHNSON, JOY ALMOND, MICHELLE MCDONALD

ADDITIONAL COPIES OF THIS PUBLICATION ARE AVAILABLE AT BADIN TOWN HALL, THE STANLY NEWS & PRESS, STANLY COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, STANLY COUNTY CVB

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Now in its 100th year, Badin has long remained true to its roots. The town’s centennialseal notes its primary identity markers; Aluminum Town on one side commemoratesthe origin of its current form as a town born of the aluminum industry and NaturalTreasure on the other for the innate and incomparable beauty of the Yadkin Pee DeeRiver basin at the foot of the ancient Uwharrie mountain range. The seal is centrallyadorned with the logo of a Hardaway Side Notch spear point inset with a fleur-de-lisabove the slogan, Our History Runs Deep.

The fleur-de-lis calls back to the town’s French forebears and designers who first soughtto generate hydroelectric energy from the Yadkin River and built the unique townhousesin the French-Colonial style common to parts of Europe. The upturned Hardaway spearpoint heralds the Paleo-Indian grounds of modern day Badin which served nomadicnative hunters and gatherers as an annual respite and congregational setting.


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Despite changes in the methods and purposes, manyfacets of ancient Carolina culture in and around Badinwere based on the same natural amenities enjoyed byresidents and visitors today. Where shad hunting byatlatl and spear point was rich on the beautiful banks ofthe area above a natural falls, contemporary anglersenjoy hauling in droves of bass, catfish and pan fish. Thefalls may be quieted, but the serene beauty and diversenatural habitat remains and the bounty of Badin Lakeonly adds to the splendor.

Wind surfers, paddle boarders and kayakers findexpansive niches to fill along the lake and FallsReservoir, while pontoon boats, party barges, flat-bottom fishers and motor boats make wake all across thevast surface of the Badin Lake, the deepest of all the areareservoirs.


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With a pleasantly mild piedmont climate, Badin enjoysfour distinct seasons throughout the year each with itsown special offerings for residents and growing families.Badin Elementary School is a model of the communityschool philosophy. Students have close ties with friendsand teachers who live in town and many are able to walkhome after school.

Children making merry during the spring and summermonths may be heard across lawns and the occasionalneighbor-cat or dog may meander by, clearly sharing inthe air of communal bliss that seldom, if ever, blows farfrom Badin.



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Few elements of the experience of living in Badin arerivaled by the simple joy of tight-knit neighborhoods andthe charm of the garden-city design. Lawns aremanageable sizes and benefit greatly from the TLC ofhands-on gardening.

A hand wave from a neighbor behind a stroller or abrimmed-hat head nod from atop a mower arecommonly exchanged while other pleasantries may takeon a more extended air. Whether by way of a coffeeclutch at the end of a lawn fence or an impromptumeeting at the Badin Café or Vann Memorial Gazebo,conversations are easy to find.


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erkinsOne Badin icon that has evolved with its patrons since1924 is the Badin Inn & Golf Club. Known to locals andmembers as the Badin Inn or simply, the club, the BadinInn & Golf Club provides residents and visitors with agreat many amenities. Golf, pool and tennis experiences,quick or refined dining options, overnightaccommodations and a host of other related servicesincluding golf lessons, fundraiser golf tournament playand complete and beautiful one-stop weddingaccommodations are among the club’s offerings.

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Centennial celebrations may also serve to enhanceBadin’s annual event schedule. For 20 years the streetsof Badin have been home to the Best of Badin Festival,a community favorite and rousing good time for theentire family. With rides for the kids, music,demonstrations and static displays on hand tocomplement the variety of craft and food vendors, theBest of Badin Festival has held serve in Stanly Countyfor two decades. A play recounting the town’s richhistory, a VW Bug Bash, a marvelous concert by Badinnative and International Jazz Master “Sweet PoppaLou” Donaldson, the ever-growing Historic BadinTriathlon, the Inaugural Badin Hardaway Powwow andthe Badin 2013 Centennial Camp Meeting are just someof the events helping mark the milestone anniversary.


Coffee ~ Espresso Art ~ Special Events Artist:

Jodi Benoy Wahab

www.zecchitreehouse.com

42 Falls Road • Badin Owners: James & Jodi Wahab

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With deep running history, Badin makes no bones aboutthe wealth of opportunities for historical appraisal. Fromarchaeological artifacts and exhibits with explanations ofsociety 100 centuries ago to the arrival and departure ofFrench industrialists to the tallest dam in the land to thepurest aluminum made in its day to firefighting serviceby pull-cart, Badin’s museum complex is a must see.

Badin museum committee volunteer members arededicated to sharing Badin’s entrancing history with allcomers. The museum complex consists of threespecialized exhibits, the Badin Historic Museum, theBadin Firehouse Museum and the Badin TownhouseMuseum.


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Centennial banners display glimpses into Badin throughthe century along the general and central businessdistricts along Roosevelt Street and Falls Road. Thosebusiness districts retain the spirit of the bustlingdowntowns of old and are in various stages ofrevitalization with widespread prosperity the goal. Asshops such as Westbrook Community Center, The CottageHouse, Gill’s Tackle, The Badin Tree House and Coy &Jean’s Antiques continue to toe the retail line, newopportunities on the horizon promise to offer vigor andexposure for area entrepreneurs.



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There are quite simply too many things about Badinto love to possibly discuss them all in one lifetimebut residents and visitors alike create great lifelongmemories giving it a try. The best way to start is tobe here so come see us, we look forward to meetingyou.



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