Marilyn McMinn-McCredie, who calls herself a “mountain person,” entertained the Tryon Kiwanis Club recently with stories of Appalachian speech and habits. Born in Henderson County, McMinn-McCredie is well known in western North Carolina as a teller of her experiences growing up and observing the tales and talk of those around her. Club member Sue Watson (left) invited her to speak and club president Kathy Woodham (right) thanked her for coming. (photo submitted by Lynn Montgomery)