Serving Boone, Blowing Rock, Banner Elk, and other towns of the North Carolina High Country
Founded 05-05-05
February 28, 2008 issue
Senator Elizabeth Dole Visits Sugar Mountain Resort
U.S. Senator Elizabeth Dole arrived at Sugar Mountain Ski Resort at noon last Saturday, February 23, to visit with guests and to discuss the importance of the North Carolina tourism industry.
“She was welcomed by a full house of winter enthusiasts. We had a very busy Saturday—we were packed,” said Kim Jochl, marketing and public relations director for Sugar Mountain Resort, who added that many local government officials came to Sugar Mountain Resort to meet and talk with Senator Dole. “It was a very, very positive experience.”
As she strolled through the base lodge, Senator Dole stopped to shake hands and talk with many of Sugar’s patrons, and even posed for a picture with Sugar Mountain Ski Resort’s mascot, Sugar Bear.
A Bavarian lunch of bratwurst, knockwurst, red cabbage and potato salad followed. The camaraderie and easy-going conversation went quickly but not before Senator Dole took time to speak with Avery County media representatives.
“What an honor it is,” said Sugar Mountain Resort President Gunther Jochl, “to host such an accomplished and graceful lady.”
“It became apparent that her political affiliation was irrelevant. Her experiences and accomplishments were inspiring and honorable to us all,” Kim Jochl added.
Elizabeth Dole is a native of Salisbury and she has served five U.S. Presidents. In February 1983, Elizabeth Dole joined President Reagan’s Cabinet as Secretary of Transportation—the first woman to hold that position. In January 1989, President George Bush swore in Elizabeth Dole as the nation’s 20th Secretary of Labor. In 1991, Mrs. Dole became the second woman since founder Clara Barton to serve as President of the American Red Cross, and in November of 2002 Dole won 54 percent of the vote to serve the people of North Carolina in the U.S. Senate.
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