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News Macon TRACS helps out with horse therapy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 A Tuscola High student is arrested over alleged threats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 A dog gets shot in face, lives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Cullowhee planning process rounds the corner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Republican candidates face runoff in Jackson sheriff race . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Jackson makes it easier to follow planning process with online portal . . . . . . 12 Land and money placed on table for new Swain County library . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Jane Hipps and Sen. Jim Davis look forward to the general election . . . . . . . 14 Ben Bushyhead leads the charge for change in Swain County . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 After shooting up a Verizon store, man leads chase through Waynesville . . . 16

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Horse therapy pilot program to be offered at South Macon Elementary

BY HOLLY KAYS STAFF WRITER hen summer school starts up at South Macon Elementary this year, a pair of horses will be standing in a round pen outside, waiting for their first playmates. The equines will be helping Macon TRACS, a nonprofit dedicated to providing horse therapy to people with special needs, try out a pilot program bringing horses to the schools. If it goes well, they could be back for the school year.

“We noticed that some students that would benefit from riding with Macon TRACS just weren’t able to get to the lessons,” said Jan McGee, executive director. “For whatever reasons the parents, the guardians, the caregivers weren’t able to take them to us.”

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“They’re just sitting on a horse ... playing games or doing arm exercises. We see the speech become better because the core muscles affect the diaphragm, and the diaphragm is part of how we speak. It’s just amazing to watch.”

— Jan McGee, Macon TRACS executive director, on the progress she’s witnessed in special needs children participating in the program

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posed a pilot program to the school board, and the board jumped on the chance.

“It’s a tremendous resource for our students, and we’re very fortunate to have folks in our community that are willing to work for things like that,” said Chris Baldwin, superintendent of Macon County Schools.

To start out, Macon TRACS will offer halfhour therapy sessions to children with special needs at South Macon’s summer school program. The round pen, set up in a secluded space on school property, will be close enough that students can walk out in pairs during the school day. If it works out, the program would become a permanent part of the school and could possibly expand to other Macon County schools in the future.

But a lot of that depends on funding.

Macon TRACS isn’t getting any extra money from the schools or county to expand their services. They’re raising it all themselves.

“If it is determined we’re going to make this a permanent program, we’re going to have to get our fundraising team geared up,” McGee said.

Last year, 83 percent of Macon TRACS’ physical reasons. Some need them to address students took lessons on scholarship, mean- emotional issues, such as a little boy McGee ing that the organization paid their expenses remembers who had reactive attachment disthrough fundraising. The other 17 percent order. The disorder keeps children from paid $25 for each half-hour lesson, but those bonding with parents or caregivers. lessons have a hard cost of $40 per half hour, “He would never smile, he would never so even paid-for lessons require fundraising. show any emotion at all, and at the end of the To make ends meet, Macon TRACS operates on a shoestring budget, using “volunteer” horses and an awful lot of volunteer humans. McGee gets a stipend for her role but works out of her home — Macon TRACS doesn’t have an office — and has the organization’s phone calls forwarded to her home phone. There’s not a lot of fluff to be found, but the organization’s mission is something McGee and her team believe in now just as much as they did in 2008, when Macon TRACS was founded.

“I knew what my horse did for me, how they really enhanced the quality of my life, and once we started giving lessons it was a true Lane Carroll leads Clyde around the pen. Donated photo eye-opener,” McGee said.

For one thing, the horses help the kids physically, passively engaging the core muscles as the horse walks around the ring.

Macon TRACS is launching a pilot horse therapy proMcGee can see the difference from gram in Macon County Schools, but it’s relying on one end of the season to the other, community support to make that — and all its other especially in children who suffer services — happen. To donate, contact Jan McGee at from physically debilitating condi828.349.6262 or macontracs@ymail.com. Checks can tions such as cerebral palsy. also be sent to P.O. Box 101, Otto, N.C. 28763.

“Those core muscles get stronger and stronger, and the students’ not doing anything,” McGee said. season he’s getting off the horse and kissing “They’re just sitting on a horse, maybe play- their cheek,” McGee recalled. ing games or doing arm exercises. We see the It’s stories like that that have kept McGee speech become better because the core mus- moving forward with Macon TRACS. cles affect the diaphragm, and the diaphragm “This is amazing stuff,” she said. “When is part of how we speak. It’s just amazing to you see it and you do it, you understand what watch.” a true blessing these horses are to these indiBut not all students need the horses for viduals, and so you do it for the student.”

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“I didn’t even know it happened till a day later,� said Stefan Emsheimer, a junior.

The school system investigates threat reports on a regular basis, Nolte said, about once a week, but they’re usually along the lines of one elementary student telling another to go away, or else. The last report of a threat of violence that resulted in an arrest occurred last April, when officers arrested 16-year-old Jonathan Tingle for telling classmates he planned to “commemorate� the shootings at Columbine High School, which occurred April 20, 1999 in Colorado. “The alleged threats were pretty specific and pretty serious, and we always take those at face value,� Nolte said of last week’s arrest. “Those things are never a joke. It’s never a joke to threaten harm to someone else.�

As the sheriff ’s office began its investigation into the incident, the school started its own parallel investigation to decide whether any school discipline should be involved. Administrators consider threats that name specific victims and types of injuries to be inflicted to be especially serious, Nolte said, but all factors except “race, religion and gender� are part of a discipline decision. “We have implemented a discipline in this particular situation,� Nolte said, adding that school policy prevents him from naming what, exactly, that is. “Of course, the final discipline is always subject to any kind of due process that students and families might seek.�

Jacobs is being held at Haywood County Detention Center in lieu of a $10,000 secured bond. His first court appearance is scheduled for May 21.

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A Haywood County terrier is earning points for toughness after surviving a gunshot to the face. “The dog is alive and expected to recover,� said Heidi Warren, public information officer for the Haywood County Sheriff ’s Department.

The shooting resulted in the arrest of Lewin Burrell, 70, who is charged with felony cruelty to animals and misdemeanor going armed to the terror of the people.

Burrell allegedly shot the dog in close proximity to a house on May 7.

Burrell is out on $2,000 bond until his May 28 court date, and he maintains his innocence. “When it goes to court, it will all come out,� said Burrell, who lives in Canton.

Burrell said the dog belongs to his tenant, whose lease does not allow dogs. He said the issue had been discussed before.

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BY HOLLY KAYS STAFF WRITER t was a pretty normal Wednesday morning was for most students at Tuscola High School last week, but as the school day went on word leaked out that one second-period biology class had involved threats, a call to the Haywood County Sheriff ’s Office and the arrest of 16-year-old sophomore Joseph “Joey� Jacobs. “He came into biology. He threatened a few kids,� said Austin Cowan, a junior at THS, who heard about the incident from other students.

Jacobs is charged with four misdemeanor counts of communicating threats, one for each student he allegedly threatened, and one felony: making a false report of mass violence on educational property. “We had some students report to us in the morning, pretty early in the morning, that there was someone issuing very direct and specific threats against them,� said Assistant Superintendent Bill Nolte.

After being informed of the alleged threat, Assistant Principal Rodney Mashburn and Tommy Beck, the school resource officer, reported the incident to the sheriff ’s office, went to the classroom and began talking to Jacobs. He was then taken to Haywood County Detention Center. “We don’t believe there is a current threat at the school based upon what I know and the steps that we’ve taken,� Nolte said. “It’s also very safe to say we were not aware of any weapons on campus or anything like that that could have contributed to a serious injury at the time that the alleged threats were made.�

The situation was handled quickly, and the school was not placed on lockdown.

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Burrell’s only prior record with the Haywood County Sheriff ’s office is a junkyard ordinance violation that occurred some 10 years ago. — Holly Kays, staff writer

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CAPITAL FROM THE CROWD Artists, entrepreneurs go online for a financial head start

BY HOLLY KAYS STAFF WRITER soda bottling operation. An original children’s book. A new music album. A mural downtown. Pallets and pallets of Mason jars, and fresh jam to fill them.

They’re all good things, but they all require money to become reality. And when you’re talking arts and niche business startups, money can be a rare commodity. More and more, artists and entrepreneurs in Western North Carolina have been turning to a recently emerged source for sponsoring dreams — crowdfunding.

“With the whole banking crisis that happened a few years ago, I think it did tighten up lending assistance quite a bit,” said Jessica DeMarco, whose 3-year-old artisan foods business Copper Pot & Wooden Spoon finished a successful funding campaign in April 2013.

“You really do have to have collateral. Not just business equipment — you have to put up a personal vehicle, a home, something like that. For younger entrepreneurs or people who don’t have a lot of resources but want to start a small business, crowdfunding does give you an option you can go to.”

In 2012, DeMarco Jessica DeMarco and her brother Dan Stubee, who is also involved in the business, moved Copper Pot & Wooden Spoon from a farmers-market-only enterprise to a business with a commercial location. DeMarco took out a loan to install a professional kitchen and set up a warehouse. As the business entered its third year, the pair wanted to start expanding operations. That would mean buying pallets of new jars, hiring somebody to help with the additional workload and coming up with funds for the materials they would need to buy up front in order to boost quantities. So, DeMarco started a campaign on Kickstarter, arguably the most popular crowdfunding site, to raise $6,000.

“We were just in a place where we needed to have a little push,” DeMarco said.

She got that, winding up with $6,658 at the end of the 30-day campaign, and she’s not the only local person looking to crowdfunding for help in chasing a dream.

As DeMarco reached the one-year anniversary of her campaign’s success, Anna Browning, also of Waynesville, was preparing to launch one of her own. Browning, a children’s book author, works with a small publisher in South Carolina. She’d finished writing her next book but wouldn’t be able to publish it until sales from her first paid off the printing fee. So, she turned to Kickstarter.

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“For us, it was a method of premarketing our product to an untapped market and building community here locally.”

— Jessica DeMarco

you don’t get any of the money unless you reach your goal,” Browning said. “I just think it shows more of a commitment, because I’m showing the people who are pledging I am really dedicated to this project because I need this much money. I need your help with that, and if I don’t get it, I’m not going to waste your time.”

Kickstarter gives project owners 30 days to meet any fundraising goal they set, but if a campaign doesn’t reach its stated goal, the owner doesn’t get a cent. That’s one of the tricks to finding success on Kickstarter — you have to set a goal that’s high enough to meet your needs but low enough that you’ll actually be able to reach it in 30 days.

A couple of terms CROWDFUNDING: asking for financial contributions from an online community or from a large number of people. Online crowdfunding sites are numerous and include Kickstarter, Indiegogo and Crowdfunder.

KICKSTARTER: A popular online crowdfunding community established in 2009 that caters to creative projects. pot to send rewards to backers — project pages outline different gift tiers for various donation levels, with the rewards typically coming from what the business or artist produces — but the rest goes to the project owner, free and clear.

“It’s not a charitable contribution in the sense that I give money to the Salvation Army,” said Robert Mulligan, professor of economics at Western Carolina University.

“It’s to help support and start out a new, forprofit business. But because it’s an outright

PRIVATE SUPPORT, PRIVATE PROFIT If you do reach your goal, it’s essentially free money. Kickstarter takes a cut as its fee for using the platform, and the project owner has to dip from that

Bill Rhynes has been playing music professionally for three decades and calls the pursuit his life's work.

gift, it has more in common with charity.”

Plenty of nonprofits go the crowd-funding route too, such as FMDChat, an organization that serves people with fibromuscular dysplasia. Canton resident Sarah Kucharski raised $5,000 on another crowdfunding site, MedStartr, to get FMDChat registered as a nonprofit and set it on the road toward making a bigger impact.

“Meeting our goal was really inspirational,” Kucharski said. “It was really a good feeling to know that I had that kind of support and these awesome people who believed in what I was doing enough to give to the cause.”

Sometimes, though, the line between profit and nonprofit is blurred. Kickstarter is intended specifically for creative projects, some of which generate revenue while others that do not. And often, creative pursuits that do make a profit don’t produce sums nearly as large as their pursuers could bank at some other job.

“If you’ll look around, you’ll see bands that have been around for quite some time going online to get funding,” said Bill Rhynes, a musician in Whittier who used Kickstarter to raise the production costs for a blues album.

Rhynes, who has been playing music professionally since the 80s, blames that migration partly on free music downloading but credits crowdfunding with bringing out the more appreciative side of music consumers.

“Napster came along, and people decided that music was free,” he said. “It just destroyed the record industry. It ruined it for everybody. With crowdfunding, obviously there are some cool people out there that are willing to support unknown artists. It was really encouraging to me to find that out.”

Rhynes raised $723 on Kickstarter last year, well above his $500 goal. The money paid to write, record, produce, master and package the album. Now, Rhynes is thinking about a next project, and he’s looking in the direction of Kickstarter.

“I’m thinking about starting one right now,” he said. “It’s kind of interesting that you called.”

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But Kickstarter isn’t necessarily equivalent to a piggy bank sitting around, waiting

“With crowdfunding, obviously there are some cool people out there that are willing to support unknown artists. It was really encouraging to me to find that out.”

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ple that a little start-up like Copper Pot & you have money in the bank and you don’t Wooden Spoon would never otherwise con- need to borrow it traditionally, it’s easy to bornect with. row money in that situation. If you’re just start“Probably about 25 percent of our fund- ing out, the reason you have to borrow is ing came from this area right here,” DeMarco because you don’t have your own capital, and said. “The rest of it was from all over the it’s very difficult for banks to lend. I think that’s country.” something that has held back the recovery.”

Waynesville Soda Jerks’ first donation Membership with New Generation came from somebody in Sweden who will soon Ventures, a program through the N.C. Rural be getting a four-pack of sodas in the mail as a Economic Development Center, helped reward, and the last was a lump sum of $2,000 Brown get a loan to supplement the money from somebody in Hendersonville who had she raised on Kickstarter as she realized the never met Brown and Allen and had never tast- sum she’d asked for online wouldn’t fully ed their product. Likewise, Rhynes reported fund Soda Jerks’ needs. And while DeMarco donors from Hawaii, Norway, Ireland, had been able to borrow money for the new Germany and all over the continental U.S. kitchen equipment she had installed in 2012, “In most cases people either have person- it wasn’t the same story when it came to findal contact with the business owner or entre- ing operating capital to grow the business. preneur, or the business has some character“It’s hard when you’re a startup business, istic — it might be environmental sensitivity and you don’t have a really strong track or social awareness — that people want to record yet of sales, to go to a bank and get a support,” said Mulligan, who donates regu- loan,” she said. larly to the campaigns his friend in California Then, of course, the economic collapse launches to support his movie production happened at the same time that social media projects.

However, he continued, there is a pitfall: Because anyone can get online and throw up a page promoting some great project, there isn’t really any protection against people using the platform to take money without doing any project at all.

“If you give money to somebody for Kickstarter, you can’t be assured they’re going to spend it the way they say they are going to,” Mulligan said. “It’s pretty much unaccountable.”

“It was good in that it did get a lot of Federal regula[publicity] and people that normally may tions could come on board sometime in not have donated, donated to me directly, the future to address that reality, Mulligan so it worked in a different sort of a way.” said, but it’s unlikely — Doreyl Ammons Cain they’d be strict enough to adversely impact the little guy to whom Kickstarter is rose to prominence. Kickstarter, which launched in 2009, played to both of those geared.

“I think if there’s any regulation of this, it’s realities.

“It’s a completely new thing that really going to be with a fairly high threshold, and it wouldn’t apply to small businesses,” he said. wasn’t available during the recovery from the last two recessions in 1992 and 2001,” said. “We had the Internet, but we T A LOSS FOR LOANS Mulligan didn’t really have Facebook or Kickstarter or But why should a for-profit enterprise any kind of social media back then.”

Without social media to connect people, require donations to run? Isn’t the point of a business to generate revenue, rather than he continued, Kickstarter and sites like it draining other people’s funds? And what would fall flat quick.

But that’s not the case, and as Browning about just taking out a loan?

A lot of the answers, Mulligan said, have runs into the home stretch of her campaign, to do with the direction the lending industry, she’s excited to take advantage of the opporand the business climate in general, has taken tunity crowdfunding lends to her ambitions — and her desire to have the support of a since 2007.

“It is very difficult to get a loan today com- community in reaching them.

“I think it’s a great idea,” she said, pared to what it was like between 2000 and 2007,” Mulligan said. “This is really hard, espe- “because you can involve people and they cially for small business owners. Basically, if know they had a hand in your business.”

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Browning has already got her first book published, but is looking for help to get her second out soon.

Paying forward Anna Browning published her first children’s book, Tanner Turbeyfill and the Moon Rocks, in May 2013, and now she’s got another title ready to go. The only problem is that the small publisher she’s working with, Diamond DMT out of South Carolina, can’t publish her next project until sales of her first have risen high enough to cancel out the costs. Browning’s personal goal is to publish one book per year, and she is excited for her new book, A Special Family, to be available to parents as a tool for talking to children about feelings associated with a loved one being on military deployment. Browning is trying to raise $8,000 by May 31 through her page, which can be found by searching “Anna Browning” at www.kickstarter.com.

BUILDING COMMUNITY Though DeMarco’s campaign took off online rather than in handwritten checks, connection with customers was a key benefit for her, too.

“For us, it was a method of premarketing our product to an untapped market and building community here locally,” DeMarco said.

Running a crowdfunding campaign gets others involved in the mission of the business, and it also draws on support from peo-

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less-than-optimal ending of 2012’s campaign doesn’t mean The Buchanan Boys won’t consider the crowdfunding avenue in the future.

“It’s definitely kind of a cool incentive to get people interested in what you’re doing to help support it,” Cannon said. “Everybody knows if you’re a musician or artist or producer or whatever, the starving artist term rings pretty true.”

Sometimes, though, what Kickstarter terms an unsuccessful campaign is anything but in real life. Painter Doreyl Ammons Cain, of Dillsboro, got pledges for just $364 of her $2,500 goal, not nearly enough to fund the mural she had wanted to paint on Haywood Street in Dillsboro. But the real world met the online world, and people who hadn’t pledged anything to the Kickstarter campaign handed in checks to support the effort.

“It was good in that it did get a lot of [publicity] and people that normally may not have donated, donated to me directly,” Cain said, “so it worked in a different sort of a way.”

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for someone to break it. For every successful campaign there’s a failed one, and for every dollar raised, there’s time and effort poured in to create, promote and update the project.

“We started doing the Kickstarter campaign in the summer of last year but didn’t get it posted till the fall,” said Megan Brown, who owns Waynesville Soda Jerks with her business partner Chris Allen.

Creating a page entails mapping out expenses, deciding what donation tiers to use and how many backers to request for each, devising rewards for backers who give at each level, making a video summary of the endeavor and writing out a description of the project and what the money will pay for.

“You have to give some energy and thought to it in order for it to succeed,” DeMarco said.

But even after posting the page, the project owner’s job isn’t done. From the time the page is posted, the clock starts winding down to the end of the 30-day window to meet the goal. And if you don’t meet it, you get zip.

“I don’t think we put enough effort into it, personally, to have really made it successful than if we’d sent out emails and mentioned it more at our shows,” said Michael Cannon, drummer for Sylva-based group The Buchanan Boys.

In May 2012, the band was looking to record a new album and decided to give Kickstarter a try, but when time was up, they’d raised only $315 of their $2,500 goal.

They hadn’t jumped into the undertaking headfirst, Cannon admitted readily, so the

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BY J EREMY MORRISON N EWS E DITOR on Kostelec stood in front of a flip pad in the cafeteria of Cullowhee Valley Elementary School. He asked for it all.

Hold nothing back.

“If you were king for a day, put it on there,” he instructed, inviting attendees at a Cullowhee Vision Plan session earlier this month to prioritize elements of the evolving plan. “If you think we’re nuts, or got something wrong, put that on there too.”

Kostelec was referring people to a comment form available at a table near the rear of the cafeteria. It provided a venue for the public to rank various action steps — such as conducting a Small Area Plan or student preference survey — and comment on the plan in general, which together with the work of the Cullowhee Community Planning Advisory Committee, could soon serve as the foundation for eventual planning regulations.

Mike Clark, however, forwent the comment card.

“If this passes, it’s a zoning and it’s gonna affect all of us,” he said.

Clark, a member of the Cullowhee advisory committee, has expressed this opinion

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Jackson County Planner Gerald Green and consultant Don Kostelec field questions at a recent Cullowhee vision session. Jeremy Morrison photo before. In meetings. In letters to the editor. It appears to garner sighs and rolls of eyes around the cafeteria.

Clark is against efforts to realize regulations in the rapidly growing college town of Cullowhee. This late-in-the-game community visioning session was another opportunity for him to speak his mind.

“How about letting them vote?” he said, suggesting any planning district be put before the public on a ballot.

Clark’s critique was lively, but short-lived.

The rest of the room appeared on board with the plan. On board with notions of zoning standards, public transportation and greenway connectivity.

Last summer Jackson County commissioners assembled the Cullowhee advisory committee to help the community create a collective vision and to draft development standards that will guide future growth.

Kostelec — of Kostelec Planning in Asheville — was brought on board as a professional consultant.

After a series of community forums and regular committee meetings, the vision has taken shape and potential development standards have been drawn up. This summer, the advisory committee expects to wrap their work up and forward any recommendations to the county commissioners.

The vision, in short, entails a community divided up into specific zones — degrees of industrial, commercial and residential — each with allowable and disallowed activities.

The vision involves new development held to certain standards. It addresses aspects of planning such as parking and density and open-space requirements.

Based on the rankings provided at the most recent community meeting, Kostelec will tweak the vision plan once more. That, in turn, will be taken into account as the advisory committee considers what recommendation it may make to county commissioners.

Jackson County Planner Gerald Green expects the committee’s work to wrap up sometime this summer. After that, it’s up to the commissioners to decide if the area indeed needs some type of regulation.

Green realizes that all the visioning work could be for naught, destined for the proverbial dusty shelf, if the commissioners have no appetite for it. Still, he said, better a plan on a shelf than no plan at all.

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“You may never achieve your goals, because you don’t have a vehicle, but at least you’ve got the goals,” the planning director said.

After the meeting in the cafeteria, Kostelec said the visioning process, as well as any related development standards that may eventually be considered, is aimed at responsible growth. In addition to helping the community guide its growth, he considers such planning standards necessary for public safety as well.

The Democratic field was chock-full of candidates for Jackson County Sheriff, but Chip Hall came out solidly on top of the closest runner-up, Steven Lillard. Hall, who currently serves as chief deputy for the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, captured 42 percent of the vote compared to the 34 perChip Hall cent that Lillard, assistant police chief at Western Carolina University, received. The next closest candidate, Sylva Police Officer Douglas Farmer, got 11 percent.

“I’m very excited to have won the Democratic nomination to move on to November,” Hall said. “I just want to move forward and do my best to work for Jackson County and work for the citizens of Jackson County.”

Hall took a day off work to recuperate the day after the election, but after that it was back to work, both at the office and on the campaign. In November, Hall will face the winner of the Republican runoff between Curtis Lambert and Jim Hodgins.

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person in there, and this is what this is going to boil down to,” he said. “You need someone with experience to run the sheriff ’s department.”

The Democratic sheriff ’s primary brought in 3,640 voters, while only 1,150 people voted on the Republican side. With fewer votes to go around, it can be harder for the results to give a true read on the public’s desires.

“Come the fall there will be many more Republican voters that will come to the polls,” Lambert said.

The second primary will likely be held June 24, and the sheriff ’s race will be the only local office on the ballot in Jackson County.

“If a second primary is called [in the federal elections] it will go to July the 15th, but from everything I saw that’s probably not going to happen,” said Lisa Lovedahl, Jackson County’s elections director.

“It’s important for the people to have their voice,” Lambert said.

“When I see a driveway with a 30-degree slope and a five-story apartment building, to me that’s a public safety issue that needs to be addressed,” he said.

Kostelec has been witness to a lot of growth in Cullowhee. He graduated from Western Carolina University and can recall one of the first student apartment developments being built.

“I remember, that was a big deal,” he said of the beginnings of Cullowhee’s growth, “because I was living in a mobile home down by the river.”

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BY HOLLY KAYS STAFF WRITER single primary wasn’t enough to clear out the crowded field of candidates for the sheriff ’s seat in Jackson County.

Though Deputy Sheriff Chip Hall carried 42 percent of the vote in a field of six Democratic candidates, the three Republican candidates finished virtually neck and neck.

“I was holding my breath hoping for not a tie,” said Lisa Lovedahl, director of the Jackson County Board of Elections.

She got her wish — just barely. Curtis Lambert, a former Sylva police officer, came in first with 36 percent of the vote, but retired logger Jim Hodgins and bail bondsman Mary Rock split the remaining 64 percent nearly perfectly. When votes were finalized Tuesday afternoon, a single vote inched Hodgins’ 376 votes above Rock’s 375.

Any time the highest vote-getter in a primary election gets less than 40 percent of the vote, the runner-up has the right to call for a runoff. Hodgins plans to do just that.

“I sort of jumped the gun,” Hodgins said last week. “I wasn’t used to this running for sheriff, and I told them I wanted to sign up for the runoff, but they told me they wouldn’t have all the votes counted until next Tuesday.”

As soon as the count was finalized, Hodgins made his request.

But elections don’t come free. It typically costs about $35,000 to hire poll workers, create ballots, set up voting machines and pay all the other expenses that go along with holding an election.

Hodgins, though, believes that a second primary will be worth the money.

“To tell you the truth, the reason why I’m going to face a runoff if I can is because I’m going in with no experience as a law officer, and this sheriff boy I’m going to be running against has been in there for years. Four votes ain’t that much apart for one with experience and one with no experience,” said Hodgins, referencing the vote tally as of May 7.

Lambert agrees that the second primary will come down to a question of experience but believes that his will be an asset in a contest against Hodgins.

“I feel like people need an experienced

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BY B ECKY JOHNSON STAFF WRITER ublic outcry over a proposal to weaken steep slope rules in Jackson County has led to the creation of an online planning portal so the public can follow along, virtually, with what the planning board is up to.

The groundswell of opposition to steep slope changes this year revealed that the average Joe in Jackson County has a bigger appetite than most for the sausage-making of planning policies.

“We are fortunate to have people who are interested and concerned about what is going on and wanting to be involved,” said County Planner Gerald Green.

The planning portal will give the public a real-time, bird’s-eye view of what’s on the planning board’s plate.

Agendas for upcoming meetings, the minutes of past meetings, drafts of ordinances under review, relevant maps, reports and studies — basically any literature circulated to the planning board will also be posted on the portal for the public to track.

Green hopes the planning portal will serve another goal: to keep the planning

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board from being blindsided if it’s out of sync with public sentiment.

Public opposition effectively sidelined a move to weaken the county’s steep slope development rules. The planning board spent 18 months on a line-by-line rewrite of the steep slope rules, only to be shot down by the public at the finish line.

“It helps to have the thoughts and feelings of citizens as we are going along,” Green said. “We hope citizens will take the time to provide comments while we go instead of waiting until the end to make comments that would take us in a different direction.”

More than 100 audience members turned out at a public hearing on the steep slope revisions in February — all of them against a rollback of mountainside protections. That in turn prompted county commissioners to call for a cooling-off period, putting the rewrite on hold until after the county commissioner election this fall in an attempt to depoliticize the issue.

The planning board will casually discuss and ponder some of the more hot-button issues in the meantime, but they won’t formally take it back up until after the election.

Jump on the Jackson planning portal Stay up-to-date with what the Jackson planning board is up to with the new planning portal web site. To sign up, go to www.jacksonnc.org/planning-meetingsnotification-signup.

The portal will make inner workings of the planning board more transparent, but they weren’t exactly cloaked in secrecy before.

Green regularly pushed planning board agendas, minutes and documents to a sizeable email distribution list of around 250 people who had at some point expressed an interest in planning topics. During the steep slope rewrite, the latest draft and revisions being considered were regularly sent out over the mass email list.

But as interest swelled, Green found the manual task of continually entering new names and email addresses to be cumbersome.

“The challenge of managing that got

time-consuming. Especially when people would give me their email address on a piece of paper at meetings and then I couldn’t always interpret the handwriting,” Green said.

Now, the onus will be on anyone interested in following along with the planning board to sign up on the portal.

An invite to join the new planning portal was sent out to Green’s email list of stakeholders and planning watchdogs last week.

“We feel that the new system will keep you better informed and enable you to provide us with the input we need to make recommendations to the planning board and the board of county commissioners,” Green wrote in the mass email.

Auto email alerts will be sent out when new materials show up on the portal, so users don’t have to check in constantly.

The planning portal will serve up more than steep slope materials. The planning board is currently considering a rewrite to cell tower regulations, including the height of towers, and will soon take up a Cullowhee land-use plan.

Jackson County is more progressive than most in the land-use planning arena. It’s the only county west of Asheville to have any sort of land-use planning outside town limits. The county has two land-use planning districts — one in Cashiers and one along the U.S. Highway 441 corridor leading to Cherokee — that impose development regulations, from architectural guidelines to landscaping protocols. A third is in the works for the Cullowhee area.

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At the Mariana Black Library announcement dinner on May 8 in Bryson City, private residents Don and Toni Davidson (center) donated 9 acres of land on Fontana Road and $50,000 to kickoff the drive for a new library for Swain County. Garret K. Woodward photo

The Jackson County Public Library is hosting a Trail of Tears program featuring Dr. R. Michael Abram at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 15, in Sylva. This program is free.

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FROM THE GROUND UP Swain County’s new library has been pretty much a pie-in-the-sky dream for many years now. Between a lack of funding, community support and just meeting basic needs, breaking ground on a new building seemed like a far-off and distant prospect.

Based on studies done for what the county needs, a new library is estimated to cost around $5.9 million. That figure can be compared to the already-constructed cost of the libraries in Jackson ($7.4 million) and Macon ($4.6 million) counties. Until the recent land and monetary donation, the library system had only studies and structural designs. And though the Swain County Board of Commissioners has yet to officially contribute funds due to severe budget constraints, talks are in the works to make that support a reality.

“We’re collaborating with the county right now to find ways to raise funds, whereas the library before would raise its own funds,” said Chester Bartlett, chairman of the Fontana Regional Library Board. “There are many things in discussion. Traditionally, the county and the city are the landholders and they would fund the

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“The ball is rolling, but there will still be more challenges that will have to be met,” Don said. “Hopefully, with this, there are people in the right places that will rally together and overcome those challenges.”

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BY GARRET K. WOODWARD STAFF WRITER Karen Wallace knows the importance of a library.

“In a rural area, the library is the single greatest man-made resource offered to residents and tourists,” she said.

Director of the Fontana Regional Library system, Wallace stood proudly in front of a robust crowd on May 8 at the First Presbyterian Church in Bryson City. The event, dubbed “Honoring the Past by Building for the Future,” was a big day for the library system, and an even bigger day for the next phase of the town’s Marianna Black Library.

“A library is more than a place that works well. A library is, and should be, a public place, a center of the life of its community,” Wallace quoted from Our Singular Strengths by Michael Gorman. “And that library should embody the aspirations of the members of that community — not only through its collections and services, but also as a place that houses communal activities and the exhibits that feed the community’s hunger for art and enlightenment.”

With those words, the ceremony began.

And at the center of the celebration were Don and Toni Davidson. The couple decided to kickstart the fundraising efforts for the new library by donating 9 acres of land and a check for $50,000 towards the future facility. The property sits between the high school and downtown on Fontana Road.

But with all of this discussion about a new building, the donation announcement dinner didn’t forget the past — the decades of vital resources the Marianna Black Library has provided the county.

In 1929, Black and her husband Stanley, an attorney, brought library services to Bryson City and greater Swain County. Marianna would traverse the area with two suitcases full of books that went into circulation. After a couple of years, she received a shelf for her books at the county courthouse. A decade into her endeavor, a physical library was located where the current police station resides. In 1969, a new location was decided upon and a new library built, which still stands and serves its original purpose some 45 years later.

“I would like to emphasize that it took approximately 40 years for library services to go from two suitcases to a freestanding building,” said Swain County Librarian Jeff Delfield. “That building was [constructed] 45 years ago. We are still in that lovely building, but it is time to start building for the future.”

The Davidsons were well aware of the history of the library, which is why they felt the need to step in and help. Toni herself is a Bryson City native and knows the importance of having accessible education in a rural community.

“I’ve always been thankful that I was raised in Bryson City,” she said. “They say it takes a village: well, it does. I had good teachers, a good church and a good library. I had all the resources that I needed to go forward and be successful, and I want that for other people, too.”

Toni worked for Bell telephone systems in Atlanta for 31 years. Don is the president and CEO of Inglett & Stubbs Electrical Construction, one of the premier companies of its kind in the country, which works on large-scale projects in Atlanta and around the Southeast.

“The need for knowledge is evermore important as it was 40 years ago,” Don said.

“A library isn’t just about initial education.

It’s about continuing education, cultural education and community education — a place where anybody of any age can use it.”

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building. Our study goes out until 2030, so until we determine the size and square footage we need, we won’t have an exact cost at that point.”

“Hopefully we’ll continue fundraising and keep moving forward,” added Phil Carson, chairman of the board of commissioners. “[Don and Toni’s] donation will get folks to think about their hometown, their county and about expanding into future generations.”

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N.C. House race headed for rematch Mike Clampitt from Bryson City hit a homerun in the Republican primary for N.C. House 119, setting him up for a rematch against N.C. Rep. Joe Sam Queen, D-Waynesville. The seat represents Jackson and Swain counties, and part of Haywood (namely the greater Waynesville and Lake Junaluska areas.)

Mike Clampitt .............1,482 votes (62.9%) Aaron Littlefield ................449 votes (19%) Dodie Allen .....................426 votes (18.1%)

Jane Hipps (center, facing camera) wins over a crowd at a Democratic Party function in Franklin in the weeks leading up to her victory in the primary election.

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BY B ECKY JOHNSON STAFF WRITER ane Hipps was quickly anointed frontrunner status in the Democratic primary for N.C. Senate — from the day she entered the race, in fact — but the victory she pulled out was the epitome of a clean sweep.

She won in all seven counties that make up the far western N.C. Senate district, and handily at that.

“I felt like I would win, but I didn’t realize the statistics would be that heavily in my favor,” Hipps said.

The point spread even elicited props from Hipps’ future opponent on the ballot come November.

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Davis points to his own election record — tromping his Democratic challenger in 2012 with 57 percent of the vote.

“I think my margin of victory last time shows that I had widespread support,” Davis said, adding that he won’t take that for granted, however.

Davis is an orthodontist in Franklin who has served four years in Raleigh and 10 as a county commissioner in Macon before that.

Hipps is a retired educator, counselor and curriculum advisor with three masters degrees, but borrows name recognition from her late husband Charlie Hipps, a long-serving district attorney and former state senator himself.

By the numbers Jane Hipps sailed to victory in the Democratic primary for N.C. Senate. The mountainous senate seat — the 50th seat out of 50 — represents the state’s seven western-most counties, including Haywood, Jackson, Macon and Swain. Hipps will go up against Rep. Jim Davis, R-Franklin, in the fall.

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she worked hard,” said N.C. Sen. Jim Davis, R-Franklin.

But Davis was quick to add that it was no harbinger of the fall election. Primaries are like preaching to the choir. Being a favorite with your own party loyalists is hardly a test of general voter sentiment, Davis said.

But to Hipps, her resounding victory in the primary is telling and sends a message.

“It is almost an overwhelming mandate to bring change to our region,” Hipps said.

Even in the primary, her eye was on the finish line in November, not jostling with a fellow Democrat, she said.

“I wasn’t running against Ron Robinson, but I was running for the needs of our people,” Hipps said.

Hipps said she has been on the campaign trail seven days a week for two months already. With the trial run of May’s Democratic primary behind her, she is ready for the real race will begin.

“I think we know the concerns. I think the responsibility now is to get the message out,” Hipps said.

Davis said he’s ready, too.

“I look forward to a vigorous debate in the general election. It will be up to each of us as candidates of our respective parties to put forth our ideas for North Carolina,” Davis said.

Hipps pulled down her biggest margin in her home county of Haywood, winning 85 percent of the vote there. A big win in Haywood packed extra punch, since it’s the biggest county population-wise out of the seven counties in N.C. Senate 50.

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COMMISSIONER CANDIDATES Ben Bushyhead........1,217 votes, (17.33%) Danny Burns .............1,139 votes (16.22%) David Monteith* ..........775 votes, (11.04%) Steve Moon* .................745 votes (10.61%) Vida Cody.....................722 votes (10.28%) Donnie Dixon* ...............713 votes (10.15%) Robert White* ...............713 votes (10.15%) Thomas Ray Simonds ....514 votes (7.32%) Correna Elders Barker.....484 votes (7.32% CHAIRMAN CANDIDATES Phil Carson ....................1,157 votes (61%) Boyd Gunter ......................725 votes (39%) * Denotes incumbent Bushyhead said that he’s encouraged by the primary outcome. With he and Burns beating out two sitting commissioners he feels the people have spoken up in favor of a change in Swain.

And he hopes they have the patience that such change will likely require.

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BY HOLLY KAYS STAFF WRITER Kingdom Care Ministries, a faith-based recovery home for women that had been looking to locate in the village of Forest Hills, is searching for another place to settle.

In mid-March, the organization had applied for a conditional use permit for the drug recovery home but has now withdrawn that application.

“At this time we could not afford the $500 application fee, and I guess we’ll be looking into other places for our ministry sites,” said Mia Boyce, executive director.

Boyce had applied for the permit after the town denied Kingdom Care’s initial application for a zoning variance. According to Jackson County Planner Gerald Green, that’s because the zoning variance was simply the wrong route to take; variances provide an

option to owners who want to develop their property outside of the existing standard but are using the property for an allowed use, while conditional use permits are a way to give the green light to an establishment whose use falls outside of existing zoning laws.

Zoning laws had been a problem for Kingdom Care because Forest hills has an ordinance that prohibits more than two unrelated people from sharing a home. The town board put the ordinance in place in 2010 to keep student housing for nearby Western Carolina University from overrunning the village. Because Kingdom Care would house as many as 15 women and six children, the ordinance affected it, too.

Boyce said she still plans to open the home, but she’s keeping an open mind geographically. She had been trying for the Forest Hills location because her mother-inlaw owns an 11-bedroom house there that would have fit the bill perfectly, but she’s not tied to the idea of being in Forest Hills, Cullowhee or even Jackson County.

“I’m not sure where it’s going to be,” Boyce said.

All five seats on the Swain Board of Commissioners — four commissioners and one chairman — are up this year. Two challengers upset the status quo in the primary and will advance to the general, along with two incumbent commissioners.

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BY J EREMY MORRISON N EWS E DITOR ith two of four incumbents losing their seats during the primary election, there will soon be some new blood on the Swain County Board of Commissioners. That sounds about right to Ben Bushyhead.

“I think if you stay in office too long you never bring new ideas,” he said. “You just become a caretaker of your own ideas.”

Bushyhead has emerged as the top votegetter in this month’s crowded pack of commissioner hopefuls in the Democratic primary. Along with incumbent commissioners David Monteith and Steve Moon, as well as newcomer Danny Burns, he will advance to the November general election to face two Republican candidates. There are four seats up for election this year, as well as the chairman’s seat, which has been safely secured by incumbent Phil Carson.

Bushyhead received 1,217 votes. Burns followed not far behind with 1,139, while Monteith and Moon trailed in the 700s. Sitting commissioners Donnie Dixon and Robert White trailed just behind that — each with 713 votes — far enough to see their seats slip away.

“A lot of folks wanted some change,” said Burns. “I think the primary kind of showed that.”

Bushyhead — who narrowly lost a 2006 commissioner bid — attributes his victory to a fairly simple strategy: listening. During his campaign, the candidate urged voters to give

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year’s primary, with a tally of 292 votes.

That’s up from 266 in the 2010 primary, and 126 votes when Bushyhead first ran in 2006.

The candidate also said the Cherokee turnout may have had a positive effect for Burns at the polls as well. Burns travels throughout the county, including in Cherokee, on his route with Pepsi-Cola. Bushyhead noted how he would routinely run into Burns on the campaign trail, how everyone was familiar with the candidate because of his Pepsi route.

“I’m not taking anything away from Danny,” Bushyhead said. “He worked as hard as anybody else, but people knew him.”

While proud to be breaking new ground, Bushyhead — who does not live on the reservation — said he sees himself as representing the entire population of the county.

“I want to be a commissioner for all of the people in all of Swain County,” he said.

If elected to the board in November — which is likely, considering the traditional long-shot chances of a Republican candidate — Bushyhead said he will be focusing on job growth and selling Swain to new businesses.

“I believe the commissioners need to be the main salesmen of Swain County,” he said. “We need to be leading that charge, not just turning it over to staff and saying ‘we’ve got it covered.’”

Such an effort, Bushyhead said, will go smoother if everyone would “stop crying poor little Swain County.”

“If I was a manufacturer, if I heard all these little poor-me pitches, I’m not sure I’d want to move to Swain County,” he said.

“You’ve got to — how does the song go? — accentuate the positive.”

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him input, and says he plans to continue on such a path if elected, encouraging venues of discourse and a populace that is plugged into the political process.

“The more input you can get, the better ideas you can get to move this community forward,” Bushyhead said. “Your ideas are as valid as mine.”

The candidate feels that communication between elected officials in Swain and the populace has traditionally been lacking. He doesn’t believe the current board has been inclusive enough.

“No one really understands why they’re going where they’re going and why they’re doing what they’re doing,” Bushyhead said.

Burns expressed similar sentiments.

Describing himself as a “progressive thinker,” the candidate questioned the current board’s process.

“A lot of the decisions being made, there wasn’t a lot of thought being put into them,” Burns said. “A lot of people would like to see a little more thought and a little more discussion.”

If elected to the board in November, Bushyhead hopes to offer constituents a venue in which to communicate with their elected leaders. Something beyond the few minutes of public speaking afforded to people during official meetings.

“They can ask you questions and get to hear your answers, and that may lead to more questions,” Bushyhead said.

Bushyhead’s impressive lead was all the more notable due to his being the first Cherokee candidate to win a seat on the Swain board. He hopes his win is inspiring to other Cherokees.

“I think that this victory lets them realize the possibility,” the candidate said.

Through his campaign, Bushyhead was actively pursuing the reservation vote. He urged reservation residents to participate in early voting and feels that segment of the electorate was instrumental in his election.

“Did they play a part? The answer is definitely yes,” Bushyhead said.

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BY B ECKY JOHNSON STAFF WRITER man shot up the outside of a Verizon Wireless store in Waynesville last week following a town wide outage of both Verizon service and Charter Cable.

The dual outages cut off communication with the outside world for thousands of residents when their cell phones, TV and internet service went down for a few hours last Thursday evening.

In the wee hours of the morning, Lawrence Martin retaliated. He unloaded 15 rounds from a high-power rifle into the Verizon Wireless storefront in the Waynesville Super Walmart shopping plaza, according to police reports.

As cops closed in on the Verizon store, Martin sped away, leading police on a highspeed chase through town. Martin barreled down South Main Street, reaching speeds upwards of 80 miles per hour, before finally crashing into a tree on the lawn of the Haywood County Justice Center.

Police had been warned earlier that night that Martin intended to shoot up the Waynesville Police Station, and maybe the sites of communication facilities.

He had confided his intentions to go on a shooting spree to his out-of-state son over the phone, and to a roommate.

Both had independently called law enforcement to warn them.

“He had made threats on the phone to a family member and to a house guest saying he was coming to the Waynesville Police Department to shoot it up and then keep on shooting people until officers shot him to stop him,” said Waynesville Police Chief Bill Hollingsed.

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Waynesville’s Verizon Wireless store was targeted by a man on a shooting spree during the wee hours of Friday, May 9. Becky Johnson photo Martin, 65, believed the outage of Verizon Wireless and Charter Cable earlier that evening was rooted in a far-reaching conspiracy by corporations and the government to control society.

“He was mad that his cable and cell phone had gone out. He felt like there was some kind of conspiracy between the government and these businesses,” Hollingsed said.

The night of the rampage, Martin was drinking heavily, based on his blood alcohol readings, and was firing off his gun inside his house along an isolated dead-end road in the Balsam area, based on a subsequent search of his home.

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The following timeline of the shoot-out was compiled from Waynesville police reports and accounts. All charges and claims against Martin are only allegations at this point, and he is considered innocent pending a trial.

Thursday, May 8 4:45 P.M.-9 P.M. A simultaneous Verizon Wireless and Charter Cable outage involving severed lines and fiber cables cuts off communication for thousands of customers in the Waynesville area.

Friday, May 9 12:38 A.M. Law enforcement fields a concerned call from the out-of-state son of Lawrence Martin, a 65-year-old resident in Balsam. Martin had told his son over the phone that he was going to shoot up the Waynesville Police Station, and possibly target communication centers. His son calls to relay this warning as a precaution.

12:51 A.M. Police go on high alert and put the police station on 16 lockdown, securing all entrances and closing it to the public.

Web extra: To read official police reports on the incident, go to www.smokymountainnews.com and click on this story. out,” Hollingsed said.

Martin is not from Haywood County originally. He has lived in Texas and Georgia.

The shooting rampage and high-speed chase in the center of Waynesville was rife with close calls.

Luckily, the Verizon store was empty at 4:45 a.m. and the sidewalks around it were deserted, so no one was injured there.

2:14 A.M. Law enforcement fields a concerned call from a house guest/roommate staying at Martin’s house. Martin is drinking and firing off his gun inside his house. The house guest, speaking either from outside or a back room, warns police that Martin has been talking about shooting up the Waynesville Police Station.

4:39 A.M. Martin begins shooting up the Verizon Wireless storefront on South Main in Waynesville. He fires the shots at close range while sitting in his silver Toyota Tacoma in the store’s parking lot.

4:40 A.M. A customer at the all-night Huddle House across the street hears the shots, steps outside and sees the shooting in progress. He calls 911. Moments later, a glass-break alert from Verizon’s alarm company comes in to the Waynesville police station. Every on-duty law enforcement officer in the vicinity is dispatched to Verizon.

4:41 A.M. Martin continues shooting through the store windows, unloading a total of 15 rounds from his SKS rifle, a Soviet-era semi-automatic carbine. Bullets pierce the windows and shoot up the interior, including computers inside the store, and some lodge in the far wall on the opposite side of the room.

4:42 A.M. Two Waynesville officers close in on the Verizon store — one cuts through the Walmart parking lot and the other approaches down South Main Street. A sheriff’s deputy con-

Although Martin pointed his gun at officers, he had just unloaded his entire clip into the store front, and so when officers arrived, his gun was empty, according to the police investigation of the scene.

He had plenty of spare clips in the vehicle, though, and Hollingsed said officers could see him fiddling with his rifle as he pointed it at them from afar, but he peeled away before reloading. The clip in the rifle was still empty at the time of his wreck.

Given the hour, the roads and sidewalks through town were mostly empty, although Martin veered over the yellow line several times and twice almost hit an oncoming car head-on.

Hollingsed said despite inherent hazards of a high-speed chase in populated areas, the danger of Martin being at large in the community posed an even greater risk.

“We knew he was a danger to the community,” Hollingsed said, citing his excessive speed for one. “He obviously showed a high propensity for violence both in his actions and the threats he made over the phone to a family member and a friend.”

Even when Martin wrecked, officers managed to avoid a potential standoff by moving in quick to snatch him from the vehicle.

“He was dazed and officers were able to pull him from the vehicle before he could access the weapon, even though he was laying over his rifle,” Hollingsed said.

It was a potentially deadly scenario for officers trying to catch Martin, since Martin had previously confided his plan to shoot up the police station. Thus, they were heading into the line of fire, literally. But Hollingsed said his officers weren’t scared.

“The adrenaline kicks in and

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verges at the same time. Martin points his rifle at the approaching officers as he peels out of the parking lot, wheels through two intersections and heads down South Main Street toward town.

4:43 A.M. Waynesville Sgt. Keith Moore is barreling down South Main toward Verizon as Martin speeds past him in the other direction. Moore hangs a sharp U-turn, pulls in behind Martin and flips on his blue lights and siren.

4:44 A.M. Martin careens down South Main, reaching a speed of more than 80 miles per hour along the two-lane road as it passes through a residential neighborhood section. Moore remains in hot pursuit.

4:44 A.M. As Martin nears downtown, concern grows that he may be headed for the police station to carry out threats conveyed earlier that evening. Martin warns dispatch at the police department to go into lockdown.

4:45 A.M. Martin steams through the downtown district of Main Street. He’s going so fast he wrecks in the curve in front of the justice center, slamming into a small tree and uprooting it. The airbag goes off, and he is thrown sideways over his rifle on the front seat.

4:46 A.M. Officers rush toward the vehicle and pull him out before he can get his hands on his rifle. Martin is taken to the hospital.

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your training kicks in. They told their super- and property damage, more misdemeanors. visors that they had a plan in their mind of Even the charge of “going armed to the terror what they would do all the way along the of the people” is a misdemeanor. way,” Hollingsed said. “You are trying to Because some of the bullets hit computers make a plan for the different scenarios as the inside the store, however, officers could tack situation progresses.” on the unusual felony charge of damaging Several days after the shooting, large ply- computer systems. But the only other felony wood sheets still covered three of Verizon’s that applied was fleeing to elude arrest. bay windows. A sprinkling of glass shards Martin was taken to the hospital after the was still visible on the sidewalk in front of the wreck, where he remained for three days. He store. Even the carpet was under police inside still sported watch while at the “He was mad that his tiny glass chunks hospital and was along the edge of the cable and cell phone had promptly arrested wall. when discharged and gone out. He felt like But customers taken to jail. poured in and out to His bail for all the there was some kind of buy phones, switch charges was initially conspiracy between the their plans and pay set at only $41,000, in bills, and sales people keeping with the bail government and these tried to carry on with standards for the varibusiness as usual. ous crimes. But law businesses.”

Although with plyenforcement feared — Bill Hollingsed, Waynesville wood over the winMartin would be able chief of police dows — and an armed to make bail and get private security guard out. posted by the entrance — the act-normal cha“The bond wasn’t near high enough for rade fell flat at times. the propensity for violence this individual Martin was arrested on a bevy of charges, had shown,” Hollingsed said. “We worked but since no one was injured, many of the very closely with the district attorney’s office charges are mere misdemeanors. Cops trying to make sure that he wasn’t released charged him with every law in the book at back into the community.” their disposal — even throwing in a DWI for Judge Monica Leslie on Monday upped good measure after his blood alcohol meas- the bond to $1 million, and Hollingsed said ured 0.19, more than twice the legal limit. But the community, police officers and Verizon since the Verizon Store was empty, the shoot- employees can rest easier knowing he won’t ing went down on the books as vandalism get out anytime soon.

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A telecommunications outage hit the Waynesville area last Thursday evening, knocking out cell phones, TV, Internet and even landlines for thousands of residents.

“One by one, across the county people are realizing on their own that they have no cellular services or voice or data communication tool,” said Greg Shuping, the Haywood County Emergency Services Director.

The outage was specific to Verizon Wireless and Charter Cable, but those two companies alone represent a huge portion of the telecommunication system relied on by the masses.

For Verizon cell phone customers who have jettisoned their landlines, or for those who use Charter landline service — coupled with an outage of Charter TV and Internet — it was like being in the Dark Ages, a surreal and scary place for some.

“It is a weird feeling to rely on a daily tool and then take it away. It drives home the big picture of preparedness,” Shuping said.

As the emergency management director, Shuping was prepared for just this eventuality. The county has a back-up service provider for its 911 call center and dispatch system — known as “duplication” or “redundancy.”

Should one service provider get knocked out, the county can switch over to its other service provider. While its an extra monthly cost, it’s worth it.

“We have a mission, and that is to save lives and save property. We realize that is a big commitment, but the citizens out there in Haywood County are depending on us for their lives if they have an emergency,” Shuping said.

But with so many lacking a way to call 911 in the first place, the county set another plan in motion to make emergency help as accessible as possible. A call was put out to every volunteer fire department in the county asking people to man their stations, providing safe houses around the county. If people could get to the closest fire station, from there they could get help, Shuping said.

As for what caused the outage? That remains a mystery, given the silence coming from Verizon and Charter on the issue. The leading rumor involves a wreck in Canton. A truck pulling a backhoe on a trailer apparently clipped a telephone pole.

“He kept going and he drug down three telephone poles and all the lines that went with them,” said Canton Police Captain Carroll Greene. In Canton, power went out as well. But did that one wreck wreak that much havoc? Greene is skeptical and thinks a line must have been cut somewhere else, too.

“I think that it might be a crazy coincidence that these happened at the same time,” Greene said.

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Swain students attend advanced manufacturing expo

Cameron Ponchot, an eighth grader at Swain Middle School, works with robotics equipment under the guidance of ConMet’s Mark Little during the inaugural manufacturing and STEM awareness event recently at the Swain Regional Business Education and Training Center. Donated photo bout 200 Swain County students recently got an up-close look at emerging technologies at a manufacturing expo at the Swain Regional Business Education and Training Center. They were able to check out robotics, computer programming, a 3-D printer and other technology on display during the inaugural manufacturing and STEM awareness event — a part of the N.C. Manufacturing Awareness Week 2014.

“It’s really neat,” said Cameron Ponchot, an eighth grader at Swain Middle School, after watching a robotics demonstration put on by Mark Little of ConMet. “I’d like to go to a company like that. I’m really excited that Swain High School is about to get a robotics class.”

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• By a Thread, a seamstress shop, has opened in downtown Waynesville. Owner Michele Fallow has more than 30 years of experience in the sewing and bridal industry. Located at 200 South Main. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 12 to 7 p.m. or by appointment.

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• The Maggie Valley Wellness Center, located across from the Maggie Valley Country Club and Resort, opened its doors this month and offers massage, yoga, skin care, biofeedback, acupuncture and health coaching. The center is hosting an open house from 4 to 7 p.m. May 22 and offering 20 percent off throughout the month.

• Ellie May’s, a new resale clothing store offering upscale fashions and accessories, has

College and featured nearly a dozen exhibits from regional organizations like Google and Duke Energy. SCC and its partners throughout its service area recently secured more than $1.5 million in advanced manufacturing training grants, which will be used to ensure ConMet and other area manufacturers can train their employees on the latest technology for years to come.

“We’re thrilled that all these young students got a chance to see where manufacturing and technology are headed right here where they live,” said Sonja Haynes, SCC’s dean of workforce innovations. “Events like this showcase what our local businesses and industries are doing, and they allow us to demonstrate how we’re meeting their educational and training needs.” opened on Main Street in downtown Waynesville.

• Jan Lee was named a Public Health Hero by Macon County Public Health last month. Lee has initiated several health-related initiatives at her church, Holly Springs Baptist, including a Lighten Up for Life weight loss team, participation in the Faithful Families Eating Smart and Moving More program, and setting up a breastfeeding room at the church. She also serves on Healthy Carolinian’s Obesity Task Force and WNC Healthy Kids.

• The free hands-on seminar “A Business Owner’s Guide to Getting More out of Social Media” will be offered by The Small Business Center of Haywood Community College from 6 to 9 p.m. May 22 at the Regional High Tech Center in Waynesville. Space is limited and reservations are required. 828.627.4512 or tbrown@haywood.edu.

Downtown Waynesville a model of success Downtown Waynesville was recently recognized as a model of success at the annual NC Main Street Conference this year, titled Main Street: Two Billion Reasons to Celebrate.

Of the more than 100 officially designated Main Street Communities in the state, Waynesville was one of eight chosen as a model of success for others to emulate.

Over the past two decades, downtown Waynesville has seen 647 net new jobs and 169 net new businesses. The town has also seen a total of $41.7 million in private investment.

Statewide, the cumulative private investment figures of Main Street communities passed the $2 billion mark. The number of new jobs hit 19,000.

Don Rykema, a principal of the PlaceEconomics consulting firm, saw the results right away.

“One walk down Main Street in Waynesville and it becomes quickly apparent that this is a community committed to quality,” Rykema said. “Quality shows up in major projects, like the restoration of the historic town hall. It also shows up at a small scale, like the benches, planters, and even trash receptacles.

Rykema, also the author of The Economics of Historic Preservation: A Community Leaders Guide and an adjunct professor in the Historic Preservation Program at the University of Pennsylvania, was hired by N.C. Main Street Program to analyze the economic impact of the program.

He visited many of the participating towns, including Waynesville, within the past year.

“And the emphasis on quality is not limited to the built environment,” Rykema continued his Waynesville assessment. “Window displays in businesses, art in the galleries, and food in the restaurants are all about quality.

• Southwestern Community College’s automotive systems technology program recently received a Master Automobile Service Technology accreditation by the National Automotive Technician Education Foundation.

• Angel Medical Center has a new GE Optima 660 to provide the most advanced scans for Radiology patients. The GE Optima 660 is the same type of scanner that was used in the Olympic Village at the 2014 Olympics in Russia. The new technology is providing faster results with better patient comfort. The scanner also has an instructional video screen to help the patient understand what to do and provides relaxing videos during the scanning.

• Scholarships to assist students with the cost of the High School Equivalency Diploma (formerly known as a GED) are now available through Haywood Community College thanks to funding from the Charles N. and Eleanor

So are the events featuring crafters or musicians or artisans. Waynesville is a success story program in part because, for nearly 30 years in the Main Street program, it has refused to settle for second-best.”

James Scifers, professor of athletic training at Western Carolina University, checks a local high school football player for symptoms of a concussion. WCU photo

WCU athletic professor gets top honor

James Scifers, professor of athletic training at Western Carolina University, received the North Carolina Athletic Trainers’ Association Educator of the Year Award for 2014.

The award is North Carolina’s most prestigious honor for teaching in the athletic training profession, said Jill Manners, director of WCU’s athletic training program, who called Scifers “a true mentor” to his students, even long after they have graduated from the program and gone on to successful careers of their own.

“He has dedicated his life to the education of athletic-training students and always challenges them — and everyone he works with — to be better,” said Manners. “He is driven to promote the profession and his enthusiasm is contagious.”

Knight Leigh Foundation. Classes and materials for a High School Equivalency Diploma were already provided free of charge at HCC, but the test itself cost money. The HCC Foundation will manage the funds provided by the Leigh Foundation to aid students with the testing cost.

• Western Carolina University hosted a conference last month entitled Meeting the Challenge: Health and Education in Appalachia and Cherokee. Participants explored issues connected to increasing the numbers of underrepresented ethnic minority students and students from disadvantaged backgrounds in nursing, secondary education and health care professional settings.

The event was sponsored by the WCU School of Nursing and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, which awarded a $1 million workforce diversity grant to WCU.

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• HandMade in America’s annual Appalachian Women Entrepreneurs Conference will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 17. The conference brings together entrepreneurs from across Western North Carolina for a full day of community, collaborative learning, networking and celebration. This year’s theme will be “With a Little Bit of Luck.” Registration to the conference is open to all women entrepreneurs. To register, contact Lindsey Mudge at lmudge@handmadeinamerica.org or 828-252-0121 x303.

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• Edward Lopez, the BB&T Distinguished Professor of Capitalism at Western Carolina University, recently received the Distinguished Scholar Award from the Association of Private Enterprise Education for making a significant contribution to the research and literature of free market economics.

• Dr. Dan Mackey, Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics, recently joined WestCare as the medical director of LifePath Palliative Care and Hospice. Dr. Mackey has experience in adult and pediatric palliative and hospice medicine, including completing Harvard Medical School’s Program in Palliative Care Education and Practice and a program in pediatric pain management.

• Dale Carpenter, who has been serving in an interim leadership role in Western Carolina University’s College of Education and Allied Professions since July 2012, has been named permanent dean of the college.

• Aery Chiropractic is expanding its practice in Franklin with a newly remodeled office, extended hours and a new chiropractor, Dr. David Mann, while continuing its practice in Highlands. Mann, who will head the office, has been practicing as a chiropractic physician in North Carolina since 1995.

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• REACH of Haywood County recently benefited from a novel method of fundraising that involved quarters and candy. Maggie Hickle, a resident of Waynesville, approached a REACH board member recently and detailed a plan that involved giving away rolls of Smarties candies and request that the recipients return the rolls filled with quarters. The concept ended up netting $665 for the Haywood nonprofit that provides services for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

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• Beth Tyson Lofquist recently received the William C. Friday Lifetime Achievement Award from the University of North Carolina Association of Student Governments. Lofquist served two stints as Western Carolina University’s interim provost, coming out of retirement to serve the second time following the sudden death of the provost at the time.

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To the Editor: Seventeen. Seventeen, as a number, doesn't normally mean much when compared to other numbers, does it? But, seventeen was a very significant number May 2 as 17 Haywood Community College (HCC) GED graduates were awarded refurbished computers from the PCs for GED program at HCC. They were clearly thrilled to briefly interrupt their postceremony celebrations to load their computers into their vehicles. Best of all, though, is that these worthy graduates have further dedicated themselves to continuing their education by enrolling in a wide variety of programs offered by HCC and other schools.

Thank you to this year’s PCs for GED program supporters and contributors, who provided hardware, time, talent, and even monetary donations to the program through the HCC Foundation. You enabled us to surpass last year’s total number of refurbished computers by 70 percent. New this year, and because of the generosity of the HCC Foundation, all 17 computers are running Windows 7, a significant software feature that will help with classroom and online coursework.

We are also truly thankful to the many

In many counties across the state, commissioners and school leaders develop a formula for education expenditures that helps the county keep from having huge ups and downs in its education costs and also assures school leaders of what they can expect each year. This scenario makes sense and actually helps both entities get what they need.

However, that formula only works for a while before it needs tweaking.

Right now, I would venture to say it’s a good time for our western counties to take a hard look at their education spending and do their best to provide as much money as possible for their local school systems.

Not only has the state eliminated Editor actual dollar amounts it provides to schools, but the current leadership in Raleigh has also done a fantastic job of decimating morale among the rank-and-file teachers. Eliminating tenure; passing a law that asks local systems to come up with 25 percent of teachers to give raises to; eliminating pay raises for those with advanced degrees; and agreeing to use public tax dollars for those who attend private schools are just a few of the actions taken in the last session of the General Assembly. These measures have teachers wondering just what the future holds and whether their long-term commitment to students means anything at all to the state’s leaders.

These actions are also costing the state some potentially fantastic teachers. My daughter is graduating from college in

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or school systems in relatively poor, rural areas where resources are scarce and student achievement is low, there’s no magic bullet that will suddenly transform the public education system. No, it’s mostly just roll-up-yoursleeves hard work by teachers and administrators to make sure the job gets done to the best of one’s ability.

However, getting all of a county’s leaders on the same page so they can at least be educated about the needs and challenges facing teachers and students is a good move, and that’s just what is happening right now in Swain County. If this initial overture turns into a real relationship — and a willingness by county leaders to understand its school system — it will only mean good things for Swain students.

Swain superintendent Sam Pattillo says education leaders wants to bring county commissioners into the school system’s budgeting process.

“I feel like we need to be more together in our planning process. The struggle and juggle is going to be between facilities and our programs and the best way to educate our kids,” Pattillo told commissioners at a recent meeting.

School board members and county commissioners actually sat across a table from each other in April, and Pattillo wants to have at least three additional meetings before the school system presents its final budget request to the county. At the first get-together, school officials did not have a bottom line figure of what they wanted from the county. Instead, they filled commissioners in on enrollment increases, per-pupil spending amounts, decreases in state and federal monies, and facility needs.

generous individuals and area corporations — including Crown Capital Associates Inc., Asheville Eye Associates, Pigeon Multicultural Development Center, and Southpaws Pet Sitters — who have contributed either through our standard dropoff point at the HCC Learning Resource Center, at special oncampus events like Jammin’ at the Mill Pond, or by special arrangement. It is time to continue our work toward sustaining these PCs for GED awards for years to come.

With continued support from the greater Haywood County area, we look forward to providing future GED graduates with one of the best tools to aid them as they further their education and become better prepared for careers in the Western North Carolina area.

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The Pope’s message twisted by ideologues To the Editor: A friend of mine just bitterly complained that the new pope is a communist. It seems that representative of Christ on earth had the audacity to suggest that the very wealthy should share some of their vast wealth with the very poor and needy. I am sure that he

just a few days, along with all her friends who graduated from Tuscola High School in Waynesville in 2010. A couple of those friends — who were among the top-achieving students back during their days in high school and have gone on to do extremely well in college — will be teaching in South Carolina districts. Yep, we’re at the point where starting teachers in South Carolina make almost $2,000 more per year than those here in the Old North State. As a North Carolinian who has long taken pride in living in what I considered the most progressive state in the South, it’s just embarrassing.

Look, the point is that county commissioners at the local level have a real opportunity to throw our public school students a much-needed lifeline. For one, it will score political points for county leaders worrying about the upcoming election. Those who value education will take note of those who support students. And teachers who may be feeling unappreciated might also get a lift.

More importantly, a little extra money in the next few years will go a long way as school leaders continue to try and make do with fewer dollars, more students, and ever-changing education standards. So we applaud the efforts by Swain commissioners and leaders in other western counties who are willing to take the time to understand the needs of public education and consider how much of a commitment they are making to our public school students. Perhaps they will find the money to be a bit more generous in these tough times.

(Scott McLeod can be reached at info@smokymountainnews.com.)

LOOKING FOR OPINIONS The Smoky Mountain News encourages readers to express their opinions through letters to the editor or guest columns. All viewpoints are welcome.

Send to Scott McLeod at info@smokymountainnews.com., fax to 828.452.3585, or mail to PO Box 629, Waynesville, NC, 28786. would be labeled a heretic by Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisconsin.

Here is what the Pope said: “A contribution to this equitable development will also be made both by international activity aimed at the integral human development of all the world’s peoples, and by the legitimate redistribution of economic benefits by the state, as well as indispensable cooperation between the private sector and civil society.”

The very idea that the Pope should suggest the redistribution of economic benefits set off alarm bells throughout the hard political right and Tea Party types. But here is the problem: almost all of these people have strong Christian beliefs, and Jesus was very specific

on this issue.

“Again I say to you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.” Matthew 19:24. No one would deny that one of the core Christian teaching is based on our treatment of those who are less fortunate than us. I find nothing in the Bible supporting “trickledown economics.”

Those who believe that every fiscal and social problem can be solved by adherence to strict ideological beliefs are in for a difficult time. Real world people and problems are not always solved by tax cuts and reduced government spending. Denying facts because they conflict with our ideology only worsens the problem of the poor in our society.

A perfect example of this is the argument over the minimum wage. Numerous studies have shown that far more jobs will be created than lost by an increase in the minimum wage. Yet most Republicans would rather there be no minimum wage. They believe that pure market forces should determine wages, even if that wage is a dollar an hour.

Mitt Romney got it right last week when he broke with the ideologues in his party and said, “… on the issue of the minimum wage. I think we ought to raise it.” I think Jesus would agree.

Louis Vitale Franklin

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A TASTE OF NEW ORLEANS 67 Branner Ave., Waynesville, 828.246.0885. 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., 7 days a week. Curtis Henry opened A Taste of New Orleans to cater to the locals and become the place that’s always open that you can rely on for different, flavorful dishes every day. Serving Cajun, French and Creole Cuisine in a lovingly restored space, Curtis looks forward to serving you up a delicious dish soon.

AMMONS DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT & DAIRY BAR 1451 Dellwwod Rd., Waynesville.

828.926.0734. Open 7 days a week 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Celebrating over 25 years.

Enjoy world famous hot dogs as well as burgers, seafood, hushpuppies, hot wings and chicken. Be sure to save room for dessert. The cobbler, pie and cake selections are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

BLUE ROOSTER SOUTHERN GRILL 207 Paragon Parkway, Clyde, Lakeside Plaza at the old Wal-Mart. 828.456.1997.

Open Monday through Friday. Friendly and fun family atmosphere. Local, handmade Southern cuisine. Fresh-cut salads; slowsimmered soups; flame grilled burgers and steaks, and homemade signature desserts.

Blue-plates and local fresh vegetables daily.

Brown bagging is permitted. Private parties, catering, and take-out available. Call-ahead seating available.

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BOURBON BARREL BEEF & ALE 454 Hazelwood Ave., Waynesville, 828.452.9191. Lunch served 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dinner nightly from 4 p.m.

Closed on Sunday. We specialize in handcut, all natural steaks, fresh fish, and other classic American comfort foods that are made using only the finest local and sustainable ingredients available. We also feature a great selection of craft beers from local artisan brewers, and of course an extensive selection of small batch bourbons and whiskey. The Barrel is a friendly and casual neighborhood dining experience where our guests enjoy a great meal without breaking the bank.

BREAKING BREAD CAFÉ 6147 Hwy 276 S. Bethel (at the Mobil Gas Station) 828.648.3838 Monday through Thursday 8 a.m to 5 p.m. (takeout only 5 to 6 p.m.) Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., closed Sunday. Deli and so much more. We roast our own ham, turkey and roast beef. Come try our new burger menu with topping choices from around the world.

Enjoy our daily baked goods: cinnamon & sticky buns, cakes, pies and cookies.

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tasteTHEmountains BRYSON CITY BAKERY AND PASTRY SHOPPE 191 Everett St., Bryson City. 828.488.5390 Offering a full line of fresh baked goods like Grandma used to make. Large variety to choose from including cakes, pies, donuts, breads, cinn-buns and much more. Also serving Hershey Ice Cream. Open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

CATALOOCHEE RANCH 119 Ranch Dr., Maggie Valley.

828.926.1401. Family-style breakfast seven days a week, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. – with eggs, bacon, sausage, grits and oatmeal, fresh fruit, sometimes French toast or pancakes, and always all-you-can-eat. Lunch every day from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Evening cookouts on the terrace on weekends and Wednesdays (weather permitting), featuring steaks, ribs, chicken, and pork chops, to name a few. Bountiful family-style dinners on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, with entrees that include prime rib, baked ham and herbbaked chicken, complemented by seasonal vegetables, homemade breads, jellies and desserts. We also offer a fine selection of wine and beer. The evening social hour starts at 6 p.m., and dinner is served starting at 7 p.m. So join us for mile-high mountaintop dining with a spectacular view. Please call for reservations.

CHEF’S TABLE 30 Church St., Waynesville. 828.452.6210.

From 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday dinner starting at 5 p.m. “Best of” Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator Magazine. Set in a distinguished atmosphere

CITY LIGHTS CAFE Spring Street in downtown Sylva.

828.587.2233. Open Monday-Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tasty, healthy and quick. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, espresso, beer and wine. Come taste the savory and sweet crepes, grilled paninis, fresh, organic salads, soups and more.

Outside patio seating. Free Wi-Fi, pet-friendly.

Live music and lots of events. Check the web calendar at citylightscafe.com.

BRYSON CITY CORK & BEAN A MOUNTAIN SOCIAL HOUSE 16 Everett St.,Bryson City. 828.488.1934.

Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday brunch 9 a.m. to 3p.m., Full Menu 3 to 9 p.m. Serving fresh and delicious weekday morning lite fare,

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lunch, dinner, and brunch. Freshly prepared menu offerings range from house-made soups & salads, lite fare & tapas, crepes, specialty sandwiches and burgers. Be sure not to miss the bold flavors and creative combinations that make up the daily Chef Supper Specials starting at 5pm every day. Followed by a tempting selection of desserts prepared daily by our chefs and other local bakers. Enjoy craft beers on tap, as well as our full bar and eclectic wine list.

CORK & CLEAVER 176 Country Club Drive, Waynesville.

828.456.7179. Reservations recommended.

4:30-9 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Tucked away inside Waynesville Inn, Cork & Cleaver has an approachable menu designed around locally sourced, sustainable, farm-to-table ingredients. Executive Chef Corey Green prepares innovative and unique Southern fare from local, organic vegetables grown in Western North Carolina. Full bar and wine cellar. www.waynesvilleinn.com.

COUNTRY VITTLES: FAMILY STYLE RESTAURANT 3589 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley.

828.926.1820 Open Daily 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., closed Tuesday. Family Style at Country Vittles is not a buffet. Instead our waitresses will bring your food piping hot from the kitchen right to your table and as many refills as you want. So if you have a big appetite, but sure to ask your waitress about our family style service.

FRANKIE’S ITALIAN TRATTORIA 1037 Soco Rd. Maggie Valley.

828.926.6216 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Monday-Saturday. Father and son team Frank and Louis Perrone cook up dinners steeped in Italian tradition. With recipies passed down from generations gone by, the Perrones have brought a bit of Italy to Maggie Valley. frankiestrattoria.com FROGS LEAP PUBLIC HOUSE 44 Church St. Downtown Waynesville 828.456.1930 Serving lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; Dinner 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday. Frogs Leap is a farm to table restaurant focused on local, sustainable, natural and organic products prepared in modern regional dishes. Seasonal menu focuses on Southern comfort foods with upscale flavors. www.frogsleappublichouse.com.

GUADALUPE CAFÉ 606 W. Main Street, Sylva. 828.586.9877.

Open 7 days a week at 5 p.m. Located in the historic Hooper’s Drugstore, Guadalupe Café is a chef-owned and operated restaurant serving Caribbean inspired fare complimented by a quirky selection of wines and microbrews.

Supporting local farmers of organic produce, livestock, hand-crafted cheese, and using sustainably harvested seafood.

HERREN HOUSE 94 East St., Waynesville 828.452.7837.

Lunch: Wednesday - Saturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday Brunch 11 a. m. to 2 p.m.

Enjoy fresh local products, created daily. Join us in our beautiful patio garden. We are your

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CITY BAKERY 18 N. Main St. Waynesville 828.452.3881.

Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join us in our historic location for scratch made soups and daily specials.

Breakfast is made to order daily: Gourmet cheddar & scallion biscuits served with bacon, sausage and eggs; smoked trout bagel plate; quiche and fresh fruit parfait. We bake a wide variety of breads daily, specializing in traditional french breads. All of our breads are hand shaped. Lunch: Fresh salads, panini sandwiches. Enjoy outdoor dinning on the deck. Private room available for meetings.

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tasteTHEmountains local neighborhood host for special events: business party’s, luncheons, weddings, showers and more. Private parties & catering are available 7 days a week by reservation only.

J. ARTHUR’S RESTAURANT AT MAGGIE VALLEY U.S. 19 in Maggie Valley. 828.926.1817.

Lunch Sunday noon to 2:30 p.m., dinner nightly starting at 4:30 p.m. World-famous prime rib, steaks, fresh seafood, gorgonzola cheese and salads. All ABC permits and open year-round. Children always welcome.

Take-out menu. Excellent service and hospitality. Reservations appreciated.

JUKEBOX JUNCTION U.S. 276 and N.C. 110 intersection, Bethel. 828.648.4193. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Monday through Saturday. Serving breakfast, lunch, nd dinner. The restaurant has a 1950s & 60s theme decorated with memorabilia from that era.

LOS AMIGOS 366 Russ Ave. in the Bi-Lo Plaza.

828.456.7870. Open from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for lunch and 5 to 10 p.m. for dinner Monday through Friday and 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Enjoy the lunch prices Monday through Sunday, also enjoy our outdoor patio.

MAGGIE VALLEY CLUB 1819 Country Club Dr., Maggie Valley.

828.926.1616. maggievalleyclub.com/dine.

Open daily for lunch and dinner. Fine and casual fireside dining in welcoming atmosphere. Full bar. Reservations accepted.

MOUNTAIN PERKS ESPRESSO BAR & CAFÉ 9 Depot St., Bryson City. 828.488.9561.

Open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. With music at the Depot. Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Life is too short for bad coffee. We feature wonderful breakfast and lunch selections.

Bagels, wraps, soups, sandwiches, salads and quiche with a variety of specialty coffees, teas and smoothies. Various desserts.

ORGANIC BEANS COFFEE COMPANY 1110 Soco Road, Maggie Valley.

828.668.2326. Open 7 days a week 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Happily committed to brewing and serving innovative, uniquely delicious coffees — and making the world a better place.

100% of our coffee is Fair Trade, Shade Grown, and Organic, all slow-roasted to bring out every note of indigenous flavor.

Bakery offerings include cakes, muffins,

cookies and more. Each one is made from scratch in Asheville using only the freshest, all natural ingredients available. We are proud to offer gluten-free and vegan options.

PASQUALE’S 1863 South Main Street, Waynesville. Off exit 98, 828.454.5002. Open for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Classic Italian dishes, exceptional steaks and seafood (available in full and lighter sizes), thin crust pizza, homemade soups, salads hand tossed at your table. Fine wine and beer selection. Casual atmosphere, dine indoor, outside on the patio or at the bar.

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PASQUALINO’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT 25 Everett Street, Bryson City.

828.488.9555. Open for lunch and dinner everyday 11:30 a.m.-late. A taste of Italy in beautiful Bryson City. Exceptional pasta, pizza, homemade soups, salads. Fine wine, mixed drinks and beer selection. Casual atmosphere, reservations appreciated.

PATIO BISTRO 30 Church Street, Waynesville.

828.454.0070. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Breakfast bagels and sandwiches, gourmet coffee, deli sandwiches for lunch with homemade soups, quiches, and desserts. Wide selection of wine and beer. Outdoor and indoor dining.

RENDEZVOUS RESTAURANT AND BAR Maggie Valley Inn and Conference Center 828.926.0201 Bar open Monday thru Saturday; dining room open Tuesday thru Saturday at 5 p.m. Full service restaurant serving steaks, prime rib, seafood and dinner specials.

SOUL INFUSION TEA HOUSE & BISTRO 628 E. Main St. (between Sylva Tire & UPS). 828.586.1717. Tuesday-Friday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday noon -until.

Scrumptious, natural, fresh soups, salads, sandwiches, wraps and desserts. 60+ teas served hot or cold, black, chai, herbal.

Seasonal and rotating draft beers, good selection of wine. Home-Grown Music Network Venue with live music most weekends. Pet friendly and kid ready.

SPEEDY’S PIZZA 285 Main Street, Sylva. 828.586.3800.

Open seven days a week. Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 3 p.m.-11 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Family-owned for 30 years. Serving hand-tossed pizza made to order, pasta, subs, gourmet salads, calzones and seafood. Also serving excellent prime rib on Thursdays. Dine in or take out available.

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TAP ROOM SPORTS BAR & GRILL 176 Country Club Dr. Waynesville 828.456.5988. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. Enjoy soups, sandwiches, salads and hearty appetizers along with a full bar menu in our casual, smoke-free neighborhood grill.

THE WINE BAR 20 Church Street, downtown Waynesville.

828.452.6000. Underground cellar for wine and beer, served by the glass all day.

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NEWFOUND LODGE RESTAURANT 1303 Tsali Blvd, Cherokee (Located on 441 North at entrance to GSMNP).

828.497.4590. Open 7 a.m. daily.

Established in 1946 and serving breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Family style dining for adults and children.

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MAD BATTER BAKERY & CAFÉ Located on the WCU Campus in Cullowhee.

828.293.3096. Open Monday-Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Earth-friendly foods at people-friendly prices.

Daily specials, wraps, salads, pastries, breads, soups and more. Unique fare, friendly service, casual atmosphere and wireless Internet. Organic ingredients, local produce, gourmet fair trade and organic coffees.

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Writers join Cullowhee Mountain ARTS summer series

ow celebrating its third season, Cullowhee Mountain ARTS will be hosting creative writing workshops, taught by nationally recognized writers, as part of the 2014 Summer ARTS Series of artists’ workshops, presentations and youth art camps.

The Summer ARTS Series is held at Western Carolina University in the Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center from June 15 to July 26. The artist and writer workshops/retreats will be May 18-23 and Sept. 15-21 at the Lake Logan Retreat Center in Canton.

The addition of the creative writing workshops is the next step for Cullowhee Mountain ARTS reaching its long-range goal — to become a summer destination for adult learners in all mediums of art. The nonprofit organization, directed by Norma Hendrix, has become nationally recognized in just two and a half years.

“We began with visual arts workshops and programming, which is my field, but are ready now to start adding programming in other disciplines in the arts,” Hendrix said. “Creative writing is our addition this season and by 2022 the CMA board of directors and I would like to see music, film, dance and theater all be represented during the annual Summer ARTS Series.”

The writer workshops and retreats are as follows:

• The Colleen Lineberry “Power of Play; Creative Ways with Words” poetry/fiction/nonfiction/journaling workshop will be held June 29-July 4 at Western Carolina University.

Lineberry is a visual artist, educator, and poet. She has been teaching poetry, fiction, and creative nonfiction at Brookdale Community College in New Jersey for more than 25 years and has developed and presented workshops in writing and creative expansion. She has been the recipient of fellowships at Princeton University, Rutgers University and Vermont Studio Center, and has attended the Prague Summer Seminar for Poetry.

The session is for all levels of writers. Tuition is $525.

Kathryn Stripling Byer recent collection, has recently been awarded the RoanokeChowan prize. Byer is also the first female Poet Laureate of North Carolina.

The session is for all levels of writers.

Cost for the workshop/retreat is $1,349 and is all-inclusive — a single room shared in a charming cabin, first night reception, all meals and enrichment sessions.

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• The Kathryn Stripling Byer “Singing it Forward” poetry workshop will be held May 18-23 at the Lake Logan Retreat Center.

Byer has published six collections of poetry, her first being The Girl in the Midst of the Harvest, which was an Associated Writing Programs Award selection. Her second collection, Wildwood Flower, received the Laughlin Award from the Academy of American poets.

Subsequent books have received the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance award for best book of the year in poetry, the Hanes Award from the Fellowship of Southern Writers, and the North Carolina Book Award for Poetry. Descent, her most

• The Mark Powell “Getting it Down, Getting it Right” creative fiction writing workshop will be held June 22-27 at Western Carolina University.

Powell is the author of four novels, including The Sheltering, forthcoming in 2014, and has received fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Bread loaf Writers’ Conference, as well as the Vaclav Havel Fellowship in Playwriting to the Prague Seminar. Powell is an assistant professor of English at Stetson University in Florida. Ron Rash endorses him as “The best Appalachian novelist of his generation.”

The session is for all levels of writers. Tuition is $525.

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• The Lola Haskins “Poetry, Plein Air and Otherwise” creative writing workshop will be held June 15-20 at Western Carolina University.

Haskins teaches in Pacific Lutheran University’s low residency Master’s of Fine Arts program. Her tenth book of poems, The Grace to Leave and her ninth, Still, the Mountain won Florida Book Awards. Her in-print collections include Desire Lines, New and Selected Poems, Extranjera, The Rim Benders and Forty-Four

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Haskins’ prose writings are Fifteen Florida Cemeteries, Strange Tales Unearthed, an advice book for people interested in poetry, Not Feathers Yet, A Beginner’s Guide to the Poetic Life, and Solutions Beginning with A, fables about women illustrated by Maggie Taylor.

The session is for all levels of writers. Tuition is $525.

• The Baron Wormser “Writing Across the Genres” fiction/nonfiction/poetry workshop will be held July 6-11 at Western Carolina University.

Wormser is the author and co-author of 13 full-length books and a poetry chapbook. He has received fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, Bread Loaf and the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. From 2000 to 2006 he served as poet laureate of the state of Maine. He teaches in the Fairfield University MFA Program and is director of educational outreach for the Frost Place in Franconia, N.H. The session is for all levels of writers. Tuition is $595.

• The Elaine Neil Orr “Finding Your Life Through Writing It” creative nonfiction/memoir workshop will be held July 1318 at Western Carolina University.

Orr is a trans-Atlantic writer of fiction, memoir and poetry. Themes of home, country and spiritual longing run through her writing. Her memoir, Gods of Noonday, was a Top-20 Book Sense selection and a nominee for the Old North State Award as well as a SIBA Book Award. She is associate editor of a collection of essays on international childhoods, Writing Out of Limbo, and the author of two scholarly books. Orr is an awardwinning professor of English at North Carolina State University and serves on the faculty of the brief-residency MFA in writing program at Spalding University.

The session is for intermediate, advanced and master writers. Tuition is $595.

• The Cecilia Woloch “Deep Waters, Sturdy Craft: Embarking on the Poetic Sequence” master poetry workshop will be held Sept. 15-21 at the Lake Logan Retreat Center.

Woloch is the author of five collections of poetry, most recently Carpathia, which was a finalist for the Milton Kessler Award in 2010. She has received writing fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts, CEC/ArtsLink International, the California Arts Council and many others. The founding director of Summer Poetry in Idyllwild and of the University of Southern California’s The Poet in Paris program, she conducts workshops for writers throughout the United States and around the world.

Cost for the workshop/retreat is $1,549 and is all-inclusive — a single room in a shared charming cabin, first night reception, all meals and enrichment sessions.

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Short shorts and a neon orange trucker hat.

Strolling down Main Street in downtown Waynesville, I found myself adorned with those exact pieces of clothing. You see, I was headed to Tipping Point Brewing, and that evening I was going to enter the Cinco de Beardo contest put on by the Dixie Beard & Moustache Society.

By that day, my beard was around eight months old. I had last trimmed it during Labor Day Weekend 2013. Throughout eight months of follicle growth amid a cold winter, I faced mounting scrutiny from clean-shaven folks, potential girlfriends and a publisher who was left wondering where the face of his features writer had gone.

Having a beard, or facial hair in general, was something I always aspired to acquire when I was a kid. I remember growing up in rural upstate New York, in the Champlain Valley, surrounded by mountain ranges, farmland and down home people who’d give you the shirt off of their backs.

And during that time, I was around stoic facial hair.

To this day, I don’t really know what my father looks like without a mustache. He’s always had a majestic push broom on his upper lip. When he was my age, The Soldier’s Heart album release party will be he rocked a great beard, one that at 7 p.m. May 17 at Frog Level Brewing in filled with icicles when he went Waynesville. for a run in the frozen tundra of my homeland in January (with Country star Dolly Parton will perform at 7:30 temperatures dropping to 20 p.m. May 25 at Harrah’s Cherokee. below zero or more).

So, when I entered middle Hard rock/blues group The Hooten Hallers school, I awaited my whiskers. perform at 9 p.m. May 18 at No Name Sports Towards the beginning of eighth Pub in Sylva. grade, a handful emerged, mostly around my mouth. It wasn’t The Student Art Exhibition will be at 1 p.m. much to look at, and pretty much May 18 at the Macon County Public Library in resembled someone who had a Franklin. losing battle with a ballpoint pen.

But, as I grew older, the facial hair The Maggie Valley Spring Rally will be May 23grew in better, fuller, with more 25 at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. authority in each passing year.

In high school, my girlfriend didn’t like my beard. She wanted Hogan-chops, sideburns that’d make a “man with a fresh face.” Seeing that she lived an hour away and I only saw her on the Travolta jealous or just a plain ole natural mountain man free-flowing beard — I did weekends, I’d grow my beard out all week, it all. And that trend of facial experimentaonly to shave it Friday night before I’d head tion held true for most of my 20s, and still for her house. Oh, how I missed my glorious does today. follicles and dreaded shaving.

But, my true test of will power, determiCollege? Well, that meant true freedom. nation and follicle pride came to fruition With my former high school sweetheart in when I moved to Western North Carolina in the rearview mirror, I was free to explore 2012. Literally, the first week I was in town, I my facial hair. Handlebar mustaches, Hulk

personal reflection, and just a surreal feeling when you look at the person you’ve become in the mirror. It is truly a cathartic experience.

Thus, short shorts and a neon orange trucker hat. In an effort to have a themed entry into Cinco de Beardo, I went for the Forrest Gump retro runner beard. I trotted around the brewery and did high steps.

When the judges made their decision, I won third place in the “I awoke with an urge to do some “Over 6 Inches” category. Not first place, but the real victory spring-cleaning. And I cut it. Not came in being able to even qualiall off, but let’s just say I once fy to enter the competition.

As I write this week’s column, again resemble the guy on the I must confess that my winter beard, the ole Forrest Gump retro top left-hand corner of this page.” runner, is no more. I awoke one morning with an urge to do some plentiful, hearty and, most of all, friendly. I spring-cleaning. And I cut it. Not all off, but found myself eager to let my beard grow as let’s just say I once again resemble the guy on far and as much as it could. The first true the top left-hand corner of this page. test, I had one for six months in 2013, and Another chapter in my follicle history then this year’s eight-month stretch. has been closed, with another chapter full of Growing a beard for that long, you really possibilities beginning, or ready to start enter a new realm of societal interaction, growing, if you will.

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was spotted. The Dixie Beard & Moustache Society had me in their crosshairs (so to speak). A rag-tag good-hearted bunch of Appalachian folks, the nonprofit club celebrates facial hair, gets together for fun times, and raises money for their sponsored charity, the Warrior Service Dogs, who train helpful canines for wounded veterans.

The beards in the club are tremendous,

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Dolly Parton to play Harrah’s

Bassist Eliot Wadopian.

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Gershwin concert at Sylva library

Bryson City community jam

The Jackson County Arts Council presents The Life and Music of George Gershwin, a performance by trumpeter Amy Cherry and bassist Eliot Wadopian, at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at the Jackson County Public Library in Sylva.

The event will feature selections by Gershwin including “Someone to Watch Over Me,” excerpts from “Porgy and Bess,” and “Three Preludes.” All the selections are

A community music jam will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at the Marianna Black Library in Bryson City.

Anyone with a guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, dulcimer or anything unplugged are invited to join.

The music jams are offered to the public each first and third Thursday of the month, year round.

828.488.3030.

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Country superstar Dolly Parton will perform at 7:30 p.m. May 25 at Harrah’s Cherokee.

An internationally renowned superstar, the iconic and irrepressible Parton has contributed countless treasures to the world of music entertainment, penning classic songs such as “Jolene,” “Coat of Many Colors,” and her mega-hit “I Will Always Love You.” With 1977’s crossover hit “Here You Come Again,” she successfully blurred the line between country and pop music.

Tickets are $75, $85 and $125.

800.745.3000 or www.harrahscherokee.com.

transcriptions of Gershwin’s works and will be presented by the unique duo combination of trumpet and double bass.

Dr. Cherry holds a Bachelors’ degree in Trumpet Performance from the University of Illinois and a Master’s and Doctorate in Trumpet Performance from the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.

She is currently serving as assistant professor of music at Western Carolina University.

Two-time Grammy Award winner Wadopian teaches privately, and is also on the current adjunct faculty of Western Carolina University and Mars Hill College. He performs regularly in the bass sections of the Asheville and Greenville, S.C. symphony orchestras.

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• The Haywood Community Band will perform at 6:30 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at the Maggie Valley Pavilion. The show will be filled with songs from “Shenandoah,” “The Lion King,” “Appalachian Folk Song Suite,” “Stormy Weather” and John Williams’ “The Cowboys,” among others. Free. www.haywoodcommunityband.org.

• Jay Brown, Wendy Jones and Michael Jeffry Stevens will perform at The Classic Wineseller in Waynesville. Brown will play May 16, with Jones May 17 and Stevens May 24. All performances begin at 7 p.m. and have a $10 minimum purchase per person. The Jones cabaret show Love, Lies, and Liaisons will be a $34.99 per person four-course dinner. 828.452.6000.

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• A bluegrass festival will be held from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at the Stecoah Valley Center in Robbinsville. Arts, crafts, vendors and live music. Performers include the Stecoah JAM kids, Tori & Katie Jones, Grandpa’s Mountain Music. The Leftovers, Valley River Trio and Julie Nelms. www.stecoahvalleycenter.com.

• Joe Shain will perform at 7:45 p.m. May 15 at The Strand at 38 Main in Waynesville. $12. 828.283.0079 or www.38main.com.

• The Franklin Ubuntu Choir will perform at the Sundays on the Square at 3:30 p.m.

May 18 in downtown Franklin. Sponsored by the Macon County Arts Council. Free. www.franklin-chamber.com.

• Ashli Rose, Mile High, Ginny McAfee and Smoke Rise will perform at the Rendezvous in the Maggie Valley Inn. Ashli Rose will play at 7 p.m. May 16, with Mile High at 3 p.m. May 18, McAfee at 6 p.m. May 23 and Smoke Rise at 9 p.m. May 24. Pianist Steve

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• ‘Round the Fire, The Sauce Boss and The Spontaneous Combustion Jam will be at BearWaters Brewing Company in Waynesville. ‘Round the Fire will play at 7 p.m. May 17, with The Sauce Boss at 6 p.m. May 23. The jam runs from 8 p.m. to midnight every Monday, with all players welcome. 828.246.0602 or www.bwbrewing.com.

• Ben Wilson, Soldier’s Heart, Craig Summers & Lee Kram, Reed Torchy and Helena Hunt will perform at Frog Level Brewing Company in Waynesville. Wilson will play May 16, with Soldier’s Heart May 17, Summers & Kram May 22, Turchi May 23 and Hunt May 24. Free. 828.454.5664 or www.froglevelbrewing.com.

• The Pickin’ in the Armory will be at 7 p.m.

May 21 and 23 at the Canton Armory.

Featured performers will be the Green Valley Cloggers and Southern Mountain Fire, with live music to be determined on May 21. The J. Creek Cloggers and Appalachian Mountaineers will perform with the Carolina Band on May 23. www.cantonnc.com.

• Guitarist Jess Cook will perform at 3 p.m.

May 18 at the Waynesville Public Library.

The Sunday Concert Series is sponsored by the Friends of the Library and is hosted by the Haywood County Arts Council. Free.

• The Caribbean Cowboys Trio, The Freight Hoppers and Granville Automatic will perform at the Fontana Village Resort. The Caribbean Cowboys Trio plays at 7 p.m.

May 23, The Freight Hoppers at 8:30 p.m.

May 24 and Granville Automatic at 7 p.m.

May 24 and 31. www.fontanavillage.com.

• The Bubbles and Big Band will perform at 7 p.m. May 23 at the Highlands Playhouse.

Champagne, dinner and live music featuring the Asheville Jazz Orchestra. $85 per person. 828.526.2695 or info@visitcashiersvalley.com.

• Freedom Rocks with Square with C-Square will be held at 7 p.m. May 23 at the Town Square gazebo in Franklin. 828.524.7683 or www.franklin-chamber.com.

• Smoke Rise, Mile High and karaoke with Chris Monteith are scheduled for O’Malley’s Pub & Grill in Sylva. Smoke Rise will play May 16, with Mile High May 17 and Monteith May 23-24. 828.631.0554.

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• Jazz music by The Kittle and Collings Duo will be from 6 to 9 p.m. May 16 at Lulu’s On Main in Sylva. www.mountainlovers.com.

• Dogwood Winter, The New Black and Rye Baby will perform at Nantahala Brewing Company in Bryson City. Dogwood Winter will play May 17, with The New Black May 23 and Rye Baby May 25. All performances begin at 8 p.m. Free. 828.488.2337 or www.nantahalabrewing.com.

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• Faith group Mercy Me will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin. Tickets are $30 and $35 per person. 866.273.4615 or www.greatmountainmusic.com.

Whiddon also plays every Thursday evening and from noon to 3 p.m. on Sundays.

828.926.0201.

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• Humps & The Blackouts, The Hooten Hallers, John Morningstar & Stevie Tombstone, Brushfire Stankgrass, Darren & The Buttered Toast and Caleb Crawford will f be performing at No Name Sports Pub in Sylva. Humps & The Blackouts will play f May 15-16, with The Hooten Hallers May 18, Morningstar & Tombstone May 22, Brushfire Stankgrass May 23, Darren & The Buttered Toast May 24 and Crawford May 25. All shows are free and begin at 9 p.m.

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Blues, Brew & BBQ festival in Cashiers The Blues, Brew and BBQ festival will be from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at the Village Commons in Cashiers.

The event mixes local barbecue, craft beers and two of the most popular blues bands in the southeast. Mac Arnold and Plate Full O’ Blues will headline the festival from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Arnold was a nominee for best traditional blues artist at the 2012 Blues Music Awards. He has performed with Muddy Waters, John Lee Hooker, Otis Redding, James Brown and B.B. King.

Opening for Arnold will be The Rick Fowler Band from 5:30 to 7 p.m.

There will be barbecue, beer, wine and other food and beverages available. The festival is general admission and donations are appreciated and will be held rain or shine.

Personal coolers, food and pets are not permitted. Attendees are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket.

VIP tickets are available and will include seating with bistro tables and chairs, including a meal and bottled water. VIP tickets are $65 for one or $120 for two. There will be

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The special VIP tickets can be purchased at Landmark Realty.

The festival is presented by the Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association 828.743.8428 or info@visitcashiersvalley.com.

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The Smoky Mountain Rollergirls second home game of the 2014 season will be at 5 p.m. May 17 at the Swain County Recreation Center in Bryson City. The team will take on the Upstate Roller Girl Evolution (U.R.G.E) from Easley, S.C. The first whistle blows at 6 p.m. to start the game. Tickets are $5 per person online or $7 at the door. Children ages 7 and under are free.

Purchase tickets online www.brownpapertickets.com. There will be a meet and greet with both teams at the after party at the Nantahala Brewing Company. Garret K. Woodward photo • The Rockin’ Block Party will be from 7 to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 24, in Waynesville. The Blue Ridge Big Band, Cutthroat Shamrock and The 96.5 House Band will perform. Kids on Main children’s activities will run from 6 to 7 p.m. www.downtownwaynesville.com.

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• The All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car will be serving handcrafted Midnight Moonshine from May 23 through Oct. 31 on the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad in Bryson City.

Tickets are $98 for adults from May to September. Tickets for October are $104 per

person. 800.872.4681 or www.gsmr.com.

• The WNC QuickDraw will be from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Laurel Ridge Country Club in Waynesville. The cocktail social will include an hour long QuickDraw Challenge, silent auction and refreshments.

Live music by Dominick DePaolo. $50 per person. www.wncquickdraw.com.

• The Nantahala Brewing Company 4th anniversary party will be from 4 p.m. to midnight May 17 in Bryson City. Live music with a special craft beer release. 828.488.2337 or www.nantahalabrewing.com.

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The Proctor Revival Organization will once again honor the history of Graham County through May 31 with “A Time To Remember” celebration.

The events will focus on the construction of the Fontana Dam as well as the deep, pioneering roots of Graham County. The event will strongly focus on the people of Graham County, Western North Carolina, and elsewhere who contributed to the success of World War II by their contribution to the construction of the dam and on how this historical event changed the world as well as the culture of our citizens.

The power generated at Fontana Dam enabled the accelerated production of the nuclear material needed to complete the atomic bombs. The communities of Proctor, Judson, Bushnell and Japan were destroyed and 6000 residents were forced to relocate and re-establish their livelihoods during this difficult time in American history.

The Proctor Revival, Western Carolina University and Fontana Village Resort are planning a variety of events to celebrate this important local history with numerous educational exhibits, educational tours and lectures.

The Historic Gunter Cabin will be home to the Horace Kephart Exhibit, contributed by the Western Carolina University’s Mountain Heritage Center. Bobbie Jayne Curtis will be performing Gary Carden’s onewoman play “Birdell” at 3 p.m. May 24 at the cabin.

Granville Automatic will perform at 7 p.m. May 24 and May 31 in the Event Hall at Fontana Village Resort. The Freight Hoppers will also be joining them for an after-show performance at 8:30 p.m. on the Wildwood Sundeck.

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Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts department 2014 Graduate Show will run from May 17 through Sept. 14 at the Southern Highland Craft Guild Folk Art Center on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Asheville. A reception will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 31.

This year’s show has work in clay, jewelry, fiber, metal and wood. This exhibit marks the professional debut for many exhibiting craftspeople. The college makes involvement in the installation, organization, and publicity of this exhibit part of the coursework for HCC professional crafts students. The HCC Professional Crafts Program is a two-year commitment, focusing on all aspects of becoming an independent craft professional. In addition to sharpening their technical and artistic skill in their chosen medium, students also create a marketable line of production work, plan a studio, and become familiar with the craft market.

The Folk Art Center is open daily from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. Admission and parking are both free.

828.565.4159.

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The 6th annual Spring Cashiers Arts and Crafts Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 24-25 at the Cashiers Village Green.

This juried event will showcase some of the finest artisans of the Southeast. With more than 60 exhibitors, featured art media will include clay, wood, fibers, glass, metal, watercolor, oils and photography. The mediums will take the form of jewelry, clothing, indoor and outdoor furniture, quilts, rugs, pottery, paintings and metal art, wooden bowls and ceramics, homemade specialties and more.

• Oil painter Jack Stern will offer a workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at the Uptown Gallery in Franklin.

828.369.9802.

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• The Art League of Highlands-Cashiers will have a meeting at 4:30 p.m. May 19 at The Bascom in Highlands. A featured artist will present their work and hold a discussion about their craft. Refreshments served. Free. www.artleagueofhighlands.com.

• A class on painted gourd birdhouses will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 22, at the Waynesville Library Auditorium. All materials

Sylva library offers paper-cutting workshops

Two paper-cutting art workshops will be offered at 6 p.m. May 20-21 at the Jackson County Public Library in Sylva.

These workshops will be taught by papercutting artist Marcia Roland. Both workshops are beginners courses in creating intricate paper cut designs.

Registration is required. All materials are provided, but if registrants have their own cuticle scissors, they can bring them to the class. If registrants use reading glasses, they are asked to bring those as well.

Classes are co-sponsored by the Friends of the Jackson County Public Library. The Jackson County Public Library in Sylva is a member of Fontana Regional Library.

Free.

828.586.2016 or www.fontanalib.org.

‘Remote Sites of War’ exhibition at WCU

Western Carolina University will showcase the exhibition “Remote Sites of War,” featuring more than 110 works by North Carolina-based artists Todd Drake, Skip Rohde and Christopher Sims, through May 30 at the Fine Arts Museum in Cullowhee.

“Remote Sites of War” offers a first-person worldview of war that is quietly revealing and poses as many questions for people to consider as it does answers.

Free.

828.227.3591 or fineartmuseum.wcu.edu.

Cashiers Valley Rotary Club members will provide concessions, offering hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, and drinks for sale.

Families can also take advantage of the nearby playground and picnic areas.

Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley, all proceeds will benefit local Rotary programs and community service efforts.

Over the last 20 years the Rotary Club o Cashiers Valley has donated nearly $1 million to more than 50 Cashiers charities.

Admission is free, but a donation of $3 to $5 is encouraged to help benefit local community service efforts. www.cashiersrotary.org.

and refreshments will be provided. Signup is required. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. 828.356.2507.

• The 5th annual Macon County Schools Student Art Exhibition “Small Hands, Big HeART” will be at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 18, at the Macon County Public Library in Franklin.

More than 300 local students from kindergarten through 12th grade participated in the art project. The exhibit runs through May 23. 828.524.3600.

• Jackson County Arts Council Night will be from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 16, at Sazon Restaurant in Cullowhee. A percentage of dinner sales will go to the arts council and

its programming. www.mountainlovers.com.

• The Groovy Movie Club will screen “Her” at 7 p.m. May 16, at Buffy Queen’s home in Waynesville. A potluck will be held before the film. Guests are invited to bring a healthy, organic dish or dessert. Free. 828.926.3508 or jafrabq@aol.com.

• The films “Her” and “Monuments Men” will be screened at The Strand at 38 Main in Waynesville. “Her” will run May 16-17, with “Monuments Men” May 23-24. Screenings are at 7:45 p.m. on Fridays and 2 p.m., 5 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. on Saturdays. Tickets are $6 per person, $4 for children. 828.283.0079 or www.38main.com.

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The excitement in a bag full of books ecently I returned from a trip to the library with a bagful of books. When handling these books in the library, flipping through the pages and reading the blurbs, I experienced a familiar excitement, that thrill felt by all booklovers when they find a book promising enjoyment and worth.

Later that evening, however, as I unpacked the bag along with some groceries, my earlier enthusiasm gave way to puzzlement. As I looked over the books Writer this time, I wondered why I had selected them. What was I thinking?

Here, for example, was Alexander McCall Smith’s What W.H. Auden Can Do For You (Princeton Press, 137 pages, $19.95). I have long admired certain of Auden’s poems — every year I teach with great pleasure his “Musee Des Beaux Arts,” which for me speaks volumes on suffering and indifference — and the brevity of Smith’s book appealed to me in terms of reading it for review, but now I felt utterly removed from the little book. Instead, I found myself wondering why Smith called himself “Alexander McCall Smith.” Why not “Alex” or “Call?” Does he introduce himself that way? Are there other Alexander Smiths who are well-known authors?

Then there was Tom Nissley’s A Reader’s Book of Days: True Tales from the Lives and Works of Writers for Every Day of the Year (W.W. Norton & Co., 448 pages, $26.95).

Here was one of those “dipper books” I mentioned in a previous review, one of those com-

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pilations that usually attracts me. This day-byday literary companion did excite some interest. I looked up my birthday, of course, and was pleased to find that I shared the date with Ralph Ellison and Robert Lowell, two authors

whom I have long admired. After perusing the book for half an hour — the thumbnail sketches of certain authors and the literary anecdotes make for worthy reading — I put it aside, wondering yet again why I had lugged this hefty beast home. If you’re in need of a book of days from a literary perspective, this book will delight you, but I am unfortunately one of those forgetful souls who would buy

Erotic romance book signing Writer Eden Glenn will hold a book signing at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 16, at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva. The erotic romance ménage novel Dragon Guardian is the first volume in the Drakins of Wyrmarach series. In Dragon Guardian, twins Ethan and Caleb Monroe have gotten used to breaking rules to help their world while exiled in North Florida. Their sensory powers draw them to Cathwren Aldridge just in time to save her from harm. Evil stalks her, and it’s up to Caleb and Ethan to protect her while they figure out just what she is; human or something more? 828.586.9499.

McDonald to present new historical fiction Retired teacher, preacher and storyteller Victoria A. Casey McDonald will discuss her book Under the Light of Darkness at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 24, at Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville.

Under the Light of Darkness is a historical fiction account of her great-grandparent’s romance as slaves in the antebellum South. The novel takes place in the Qualla area of Jackson County

the book, read it daily for perhaps a week, and then forget to open it again for another six months.

To the Letter: A Celebration of the Lost Art of Letter Writing (Gotham Books, 464 pages, $27.50) provides a wonderful history of letters, letter writing, and the monetary value of old letters. I was snookered into taking the book because of the author’s descriptions of the Roman letters found at Vindolanda near Hadrian’s Wall in Britain, letters preserved for nearly 2,000 years by the mud covering a Roman garbage dump. This account of Vindolanda I read avidly, but then I put the book aside. (I did enjoy reading author Simon Garfield’s account of Elvis Presley’s letter and subsequent visit to President Nixon. Strange times ….)

Next was Charles Krauthammer’s Things That Matter: Three Decades of Passions, Pastimes and Politics (Crown Forum, 387 pages, $28). Several laudatory reviews had brought this book to my attention, and though, for want of a television set, I don’t watch Fox News (my father watches Fox and other news channels for hours every day, and then wonders why he is depressed), I nevertheless decided to take the book home. Here were several essays well worth my time, especially those on literature and culture, the ones on baseball — Krauthammer is a Nationals’ fan — and the ones on Israel. Though some of the topics were a little dated, I did find myself engrossed by Krauthammer’s style. He is bright; he doesn’t talk down to his readers; he is a craftsman.

Finally, there was Abbie Reese’s Dedicated to God: An Oral History of Cloistered Nuns (Oxford University Press, 247 pages, $34.95).

Over a period of six years, Reese interviewed

and the Waynesville area of Haywood County. McDonald’s greatgreat grandmother Martha and her daughter Amanda were both slaves of William Holland Thomas, the white principle chief of the Cherokee. McDonald’s great-grandfather, William Hudson Casey, was born a free man in Waynesville. From the oral history of her family and biographies of William Holland Thomas, McDonald spins her tale of everyday life and romance.

828.456.6000 or www.blueridgebooksnc.com.

Children’s Book Week Author Janet Frazier will do a reading in honor of Children’s Book Week at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 17, at Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville. Frazier is the author of The Case of the Theme Park Cry and The Mysterious Mall Disappearance. Free. 828.456.6000 or www.blueridgebooksnc.com.

Martin to discuss chapbook Poet Brent Martin will present his new chapbook at 6:30 p.m.

May 17 at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva. Martin is a lifetime writer, educator, and conservationist living in Cowee. He is the author of

members of a Poor Claire order in Rockford, Illinois. These nuns live shut away from the world; they rarely emerge from the convent, and visitors, including family, may visit only rarely, and even then must speak to the nuns through a grill. They spend most of their day in prayer and manual labor.

Some among us probably regard such a choice as a waste of a human life while others would contend that the prayers of these contemplatives carry the burdens of the world. As for me, I am awed not only by the decision of these women to join such an order, but by their courage as well.

It is a great mystery to me, this sense of being called to such a harsh life. I know of a young woman, sent by her parents to an orthodox Catholic college, who arrived on campus with a tattoo on her neck, unnaturally colored hair and several piercings in each ear.

She spent the first two years in the school playing the rebel, barely avoiding expulsion on several occasions, but by the time she had graduated, she had announced, tattoo and all, that she was joining the Carmelites, also a cloistered order. She lives now in a convent in New York State and is, according to one of her friends, contented and even joyful in her choice.

What intrigued me most about Reese’s book was not therefore the joy of the nuns, which is stressed on the blurbs on the back of the book, but the depths of their courage.

(And anyone who thinks these women are “running away” from the world needs to examine the book). To offer one’s life in this way for God — or for anyone or anything — is beyond my comprehension.

These women have a courage I lack — the courage to leap. They have a courage I admire.

Poems from Snow Hill Road and A Shout in the Woods. His work has also been featured in the North Carolina Literary Review, Every Breath Sings Mountains and a collection of nature essays titled Wildbranch. 828.586.9499.

Indies First Storytime Day Indie authors Anna Browning and Deanna Klingel will discuss their works at Indies First Storytime Day on May 17 at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva.

Browning will be at the store for the first part of the day. She is the author of Tanner Turbeyfill and the Moon Rocks, which is a story about a young boy who has always wanted his own moon rocks. One night, while documenting a full moon from his tree house observatory, Tanner notices the moon starting to brighten into a blue color! What will this mysterious light do?

Deanna Klingel has written several books for both children and adults including Avery’s Battlefield and Avery’s Crossroad, two books in a series for young adults about the Civil War. She will share some of her favorite children’s books during her City Lights appearance.

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Turning away the invaders Natural stream banks key to healthy waterways

BY HOLLY KAYS STAFF WRITER ake a walk in mid-May, and you probably won’t get far before finding somebody bent over a garden bed, weeding. Eric Romaniszyn and Christine O’Brien were doing just that on a warm Thursday afternoon, but they weren’t in a garden — they were on a stream bank. Specifically, they were on the bank alongside Richland Creek at Vance Street Park in Waynesville.

“We try to take every little piece out,” Romaniszyn said, yanking a clump of Japanese knotweed roots out of the dirt and stowing them in the trash bag by his side.

Knotweed is an invasive, one of the species that Romaniszyn and O’Brien work to combat through their work with Haywood Waterways Association. It’s not part of the natural ecosystem here, but it grows so aggressively that even the tiniest piece of vine dropped in the stream can grow roots and anchor itself downstream. And once it starts growing, it just keeps on doing so, to the detriment of the natives.

“Invasive species can outcompete native species,” Romaniszyn said. “They might not produce the food that wildlife needs, so at Vance Street Park there’s a lot of Japanese knotweed taking over. It’s really invasive and can disrupt the ecological processes.”

Invasives tend to have shallow root systems that don’t hold soil in place as well as native trees and shrubs, so a thicket of knotweed or multiflora rose can quickly become large enough to make stream access for fishing or photography difficult while

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Japanese knotweed is the most problematic invasive at Vance Street Park, but many other species of invasive plants attack native communities in Western North Carolina. (top) Romaniszyn fills his trash bag with rooted-out knotweed. (left) Holly Kays photos

Parkway project funding announced More than $700,000 in funds raised from license plates, gifts and grants will go toward projects and programs on the Blue Ridge Parkway this year in a list recently approved by the Parkway Foundation Board of Trustees. According to a recent National Park Service report, the Parkway generates over $900 million in tourist revenue and supports more than 12,000 jobs annually. This year’s projects include: ■ Graveyard Fields Enhancement Project, mile 418: The Foundation plans to expand the parking lot, build a comfort station, improve

the trails and install new interpretive signs through a Scenic Byways grant it is seeking. The Foundation plans to leverage private donations and support from the NPS and U.S. Forest Service to secure the grant.

■ Stone Water Fountain reconstruction, parkwide: The Foundation will rebuild and replumb two of the Parkway’s historic stone water fountains.

■ Preventing the spread of white-nose bat syndrome, parkwide: The Foundation will fund preventative measures to help keep the fungus causing this disease out of Parkway lands.

■ Emergency Medical Services/First Responder classes for staff: Allowing NPS staff to maintain certifications and skills will improve medical response and pre-hospital care.

doing little to prevent erosion. And that, in turn, causes problems for the aquatic species that live in the water.

Several years ago, Haywood County Extension did some restoration work on that same stretch of stream, redirecting water flow towards the center and reducing the angle of the stream banks to decrease erosion and replacing invasives like knotweed, multiflora rose, oriental bittersweet and Japanese honeysuckle with native plants. Unfortunately, the soil delivered for the project was contaminated with knotweed seeds, and there’s no easy way to remove the plant.

“Unless you’re using chemical means, which we don’t recommend near a stream, it will take going out there and pulling them a couple more times, but once you get in there, you can plant some native species,” Romaniszyn said.

Romaniszyn and O’Brien were there for their third pass at the stream section, banks that have seen a lot of improvement since the first time they attacked them in the spring of 2013. With the help of a retinue of volunteers, they hauled more than 20 garbage bags full of invasives away from the creek last year. This time, they brought reinforcements to carry on the fight after they’ve left — black willow cuttings.

“They’re easy to transplant,” O’Brien explained. “They tend to have a good, large root base. They do well in these wet soils, and they are natural so they provide habitat for wildlife. They provide good shade cover for the streams.”

The pair planted 20 seedlings on the stream bank, expecting a 70 to 80 percent success rate. When mature, black willows typically reach 30 to 60 feet in height and can live up to 100 years. Their bark, stems and twigs provide food for deer, rabbits and beaver. Insects eat their nectar, and many caterpillar species eat their leaves, which also provide cover for a variety of birds and small mammals.

Woodpeckers and raccoons find homes in their cavities.

As all gardeners know, weeding any patch of soil is a never-ending battle. But for O’Brien and Romanizsyn, the water is worth it.

“It benefits the waterways,” O’Brien said.

“It keeps the natural habitat healthy. It keeps the bank from eroding, which leads us to healthy streams.”

■ Ecological restoration of high-priority wetlands, parkwide: Protecting several high-elevation wetlands along the parkway will maintain habitat for bog turtles and rare plants.

■ Visitor Maps and Guide, parkwide: Each year, the Foundation prints 100,000 copies of the official park map.

■ Parks as Classrooms, parkwide: The program, taught to more than 250,000 children last year, instills values of protection and preservation while satisfying national learning standards.

■ Kids in Parks, parkwide: The program uses partnerships with Parkway and other local, state and federal trails to get kids and families active outdoors while building a generation of future park stewards. www.brpfoundation.org or 866.308.2773.

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Ducks on the Tuck fundraiser floats into Swain County the Tuck to Swain County,” said Mary Selzer, director of the SCC Foundation. “Our plans at this point are to rotate Ducks on the Tuck between our three counties, so it will be in Macon County next year. Regardless of where the race is held, people can designate which county their donation will benefit.”

Community members “adopt” ducks for a fee, and the winning duck garners a prize for its owner.

To adopt a duck, contact Kathy Posey at 828.339.4227 or k_posey@southwesterncc.edu.

Marathon mountain bike race rolls in to Tsali A 12-hour bike race in Nantahala National Forest near Bryson City will test the mettle and stamina of participating peddlers.

The race, called 12 Hours of Tsali, will last from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 17, with individual and team categories available. The teams or individuals with the most laps during the 12-hour race span win, with prizes as high as $175 for the first place solo racer in male and female categories. goneriding.com/index.php/events/2014-events/ccs/12tsali.

The Merrell Adventure Dash, held at 4:30 p.m. May 24 in the Nantahala Gorge, will give participants of all ages a chance to negotiate a series of obstacles while racing to the finish at Nantahala Outdoor Center.

Race options include the 1K Fun Run and the 5K Dash, which has multiple categories separated by age and gender. An awards ceremony and live music will follow the race.

Participants can also sign up from 1 to 4 p.m. at Big Wesser BBQ the day of the race.

Early registration is $20; children under 12 race free with a participating adult.

Participants negotiate the course at a previous Merrell Adventure Dash.

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Ducks — of the rubber variety — will take to the Tuckaseegee River 1 p.m.

Saturday, May 24, in an annual race to raise money for Southwestern Community College’s New Century Scholars program, which provides last-dollar tuition scholarships for deserving students who lack financial means.

The race will be held in Swain County for the first time in its 14-year history, with the event staged at Riverfront Park in Bryson City.

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Story of the Cullowhee lily to be told at Lake J The tale of the once-common Cullowhee lily will take center stage at the next meeting of the Tuscola Garden Club, 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, at the Bethea Welcome Center at Lake Junaluska. Master Gardener Peggy Hurt will tell about the effort to restore Zephyranthes atamasca to prominence.

Some speculate the water-loving plant began to disappear when low valley wetlands were drained for development and kudzu proliferated along the river banks.

Western Carolina alumni and community members began an effort to reinstate the lily with a fundraising drive, a bulb sale, a ceremonial planting in the Centennial Garden and an a cappella performance including an original song about Cullowhee, “Valley of the Lilies.”

Now, local businesses are selling the flower bulbs to increase their numbers, with funds from the sales going to scholarships for WCU students. Marie Metcalf, 828.454.9474.

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A free rhododendron pruning workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. May 26 by the Highlands Botanical Garden will teach adult participants how to avoid common mistakes. The garden’s two staff horticulturists will guide participants through practice prunings on rhododendron plants in the garden, located on the campus of Highlands Biological Station in Highlands.

RSVP to Ezra Gardiner at egardiner@email.wcu.edu or Kelder Monar at keldermonar@gmail.com. 828.526.0188. www.highlandsbiological.org.

A free, hands-on seed saving program will be held at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at the Haywood County Library in Waynesville.

The workshop will cover the basics of seed saving as well as more advanced techniques. Instructor Lee Barnes will give a lecture and a chance for students to get their hands dirty. Sponsored by Friends of the Library. 828.356.2507.

Duckett’s Produce enters tenth season Duckett’s Produce has reopened for a tenth season at three locations in Haywood County, including Maggie Valley, Crabtree and Canton, headed up by fifth-generation Haywood County farmer Dibe Duckett.

“Farming is an important industry and tradition in our community, and we are proud to support other Haywood County farm families,” said Duckett, whose farm is a certified Century Farm.

Current offerings include locally grown strawberries from Shelton Farms and Crabtree Blossoms’ flowers, bed plants and vegetable plants. Duckett’s is located along the main commercial district of Soco Road in Maggie Valley, between Canton and Clyde on Carolina Boulevard or Radio Hill and in Crabtree on N.C. 209 3 miles north of the Interstate 40 interchange.

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Ikebana International members from 10 countries are expected.

The Asheville Ikebana chapter, with more than 50 members throughout the mountain region, landed the prestigious event due to the area’s craft culture, passionate Ikebana designers and container artists and native plant life similar to that of Japan.

An Ikebana exhibition showcasing the work of more than 100 American designers will be open to the public from 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, May 20-21, at the Renaissance Asheville Hotel.

High demand from local and global Ikebana designers for interesting containers has spurred Western North Carolina artists to begin making ceramic pieces to compliment the highly artistic arrangements, and the pieces will be on sale to conference attendees. www.ikebanaasheville.org

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The exhibition is held in the U.S. just once every five years. More than 300

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All Haywood County residents can get in free to the Waynesville Recreation Center from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 24.

The annual Spring Fling event will take place simultaneously, featuring inflatables, food, music and games for children from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the recreation park campus. The 21-foot Ninja slide, 30-foot obstacle course and bouncy castle will all be there, too, with food on sale from Waynesville Kiwanis Club. Kiwanis will sponsor the event alongside Waynesville Parks and Recreation. 828.456.2030 or recdirector@townofwaynesville.org.

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The adult summer soccer league is looking for players, with Haywood County Recreation & Parks taking registrations through May 23. Teams will play one-hour games on Monday evenings at Allens Creek Park from June 9 to August 4. The open league contains a maximum 10 co-ed teams of 13 people.

Registration is first come, first served for ages 18 and up. $365 per team, including a jersey for each player and tournament prizes awarded at the end of the season.

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Mountain Wildlife Days organizer John Edwards of Cashiers, the program is designed to “plant a seed that will grow into a new connection to the natural world”.

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Wildfire contained in Harmon Den A 60-acre wildfire in the Harmon Den area of Pisgah National Forest was declared contained on Saturday after burning for four days. Rain combined with the efforts of the nearly 30 firefighters who had been fighting the blaze since it began Wednesday. All closed areas have been reopened, and no injuries or damage to structures were reported.

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Tuesday, May 20, at Sapphire Valley Community Center will give participants a chance to see birds of prey up close and personal, including flying demonstrations.

The educational and entertaining program, which includes music and video, will be put on by John Stokes and Dale Kernahan, the presenters behind the popular “Wings to Soar” birds of prey show at Rock City, a natural attraction in Chattanooga.

They also work in the rehabilitation of a variety of birds of prey. Wings to Soar’s mission is to “create awareness about the vital role birds of prey play in the natural world.

The Sapphire event is part of Mountain Wildlife Days Outreach and funded by a grant from Wild South. According to

The Southern Appalachians have the world’s highest diversity of salamanders, and Salamander Saturday will introduce some of the key players, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 24 at the Cradle of Forestry in America, 25 miles south of Waynesville on U.S. 276.

Salamander hunts throughout the day will

give participants a chance to see the amphibious inhabitants of North Carolina’s forests and waters first-hand. At 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., John Groves, curator of amphibians and reptiles at North Carolina Zoological Park, will present his program, “Biology and Conservation of the Eastern Hellbender.”

Rocky the hellbender will make an appearance, and a question-and-answer session will follow. Meanwhile, children will create their own salamander pictures to take home. $5 for ages 16 and up; youth free. devin@cfaia.org.

Trout tournament to be held in Cherokee

Fly fishing festival to hook Cullowhee The annual Southeastern Fly Fishing Festival will come to Cullowhee this weekend, taking over Western Carolina University for the second year in a row. May 16-18 will feature a dozen fishing-related programs, a full-lineup of top-notch casting instructors including Steve Rajeff and Leslie Homes, casting instructor certification classes and at least 40 exhibits from local fly shops and nonprofits. On May 16, a barbeque dinner will support restoration of brook trout in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the council’s annual awards dinner and auction will take place May 17. $5 for adults, $10 for families and free for uniformed scouts and disabled veterans. Some programs require an additional fee. www.southeastfff.org/festival-2014-main

Angling workshop offered in Waynesville Anyone looking for an introduction to angling is welcome at a free fishing workshop offered 10 a.m. to noon May 24 at the North Carolina Department of Agriculture’s Mountain Research Station in Waynesville. Participants will learn how to identify common fish, rig a pole and bait a hook at this N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission program. All equipment and bait is provided.

Open to ages 6 and up. Space is limited and pre-registration is required at 828.329.3472. The workshop will be offered again on June 19.

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Cherokee will celebrate Memorial Day with a tagged fish tournament featuring a total purse of $10,000.

The Memorial Day Trout Tournament will take place May 23-25, with specially tagged fish being stocked in local waterways. Tagged fish can be turned in for prizes at the distribution booth at Artists Row on Acqouni Road, across from Kentucky Fried Chicken. Participants must possess either a tribal enrollment card or a tribal fishing permit, as well as an event permit.

Permits are available at many local businesses or online at ebci.sovsportsnet.net.

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Pitch in to cleanup along the Pigeon River in Canton Volunteers are needed for a cleanup day along the walking trail and stream bank of the Pigeon River at Canton Recreation Park from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 24.

Haywood Waterways Association, which is organizing the event, will provide gloves, trash bags, trash grabbers and refreshment, though volunteers should wear close-toed shoes, long pants and old clothes.

The cleanup will be a drop-in event, with volunteers encouraged to come for any portion of time they are able to spare. Trash like plastics can take hundreds of years to decompose. It harms wildlife and can cause flooding by clogging pipes and storm drains.

Meet at the main pavilion near the park’s restrooms.

Christine O’Brien, 828.550.4869.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS • Scott McLeod, editor and publisher of the Smoky Mountain News, will present “WNC: What’s Happening Now. What it Portends for the Future,” a look at the local situation during the next election cycle, at 2 p.m.

Thursday, May 15, at the next Live and Learn discussion at Lake Junaluska Bethea Welcome Center.

• Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service, noon, Thursday, May 15, Macon County Courthouse Square Franklin. Guest speaker, Derek Roland, Macon County Manager.

• Smoky Mountain Rollergirls home game, 6 p.m.

Saturday, May 17, Swain County Recreation Center.

Tickets, $5, at www.brownpapertickets.com or at the door for $7, free for children ages 7 and under. Meet and greet with both teams at the after party at the Nantahala Brewing Company.

• Open House, Sunday, May 18, Catman2, 637 BO Cove Road, Cullowhee. www.catman2.

• Technical Coordinating Committee of the Southwestern Rural Planning Organization (RPO) meeting, 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, Cecil Groves boardroom at the Macon County campus of Southwestern Community College in Franklin. phil@regiona.org, 339.2213.

• Transportation Advisory Committee of the Southwestern Rural Planning Organization (RPO) meeting, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, May 20, Boiler Room Steakhouse, 1024 Georgia Road, Franklin. phil@regiona.org, 339.2213.

• “Radiation Today,” lecture by Perry Sprawls, Distinguished Emeritus Professor, Emory University, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences, 7 p.m.

Thursday, May 15, UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center. Open to the public, 251.6140 or olliasheville.com.

• Spring Rabies Clinics, 5 to 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 19, Riverbend Elementary School and Old Fines Creek School; Tuesday, May 20, Canton Middle School (bus parking lot); Wednesday, May 21, Hazelwood Elementary School; Thursday, May 22, Jonathan Valley School; Friday, May 23, Bethel Middle School (bus parking lot). $9 per vaccine. 456.5338, 452.6682, www.epi.state.nc.us/epi/rabies.

BUSINESS & EDUCATION

All phone numbers area code 828 unless otherwise noted.

• Haywood County Schools Grand Opening for school fitness room, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22, Tuscola High School. Other new school fitness rooms are open at Bethel Middle School, Canton Middle School and Waynesville Middle School. www.haywood.k12.nc.us.

• Free seminar: Getting More Out of Social Media for the Business Owner, 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 22, Regional High Tech Center. Sponsored by HCC Small Business Center. Space limited. 627.4512 or email tbrown@haywood.edu.

FUNDRAISERS AND BENEFITS • Wine Tasting Fundraiser for FUR (Feline Urgent Rescue) Waynesville’s only feline-only shelter, drop-in 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 16, Bosu’s Wine Shop, 138 Miller St., Waynesville. $25 for four tickets. 452.0120.

• Ducks on the Tuck, annual duck race fundraiser for Southwestern Community college’s New Century Scholars program, Saturday May 24, Riverfront Park in Bryson City. 339.4227 or k_posey@southwesterncc.edu

BLOOD DRIVES Haywood • MedWest Harris Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Thursday, May 15, 68 Hospital Drive, Sylva. 586.7130 or 800.REDCROSS. • Senior Resource Center Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 81 Elmwood Way, Waynesville.

800.REDCROSS. • Blood Drive, noon to 4:30 p.m. Friday, May 23, First Baptist Church Waynesville, 100 South Main St., Waynesville. 800-REDCROSS.

Macon • Franklin Community Blood Drive, 12:30 to 5 p.m.

Thursday, May 22, First Baptist Church, 69 Iotla, St., Franklin. 369.9559.

HEALTH MATTERS

• Getting More Out of Social Media for the Business Owner, a free, hands-on, intermediate workshop, 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, May 15, SBC.haywood.edu, 627.4512, or email kmgould@haywood.edu.

• Screening breast thermograms, Friday, May 30, Dogwood Wellness, 114 W. Hemlock St., Dillsboro.

Offered by Cindy Sullivan, CCT, Clinical Thermographer nurse. $149. Takes about 15 minutes.

• Young Professionals Networking Lunch, noon to 1 p.m.

Thursday, May 15, Fat Buddies Ribs and BBQ Waynesville.

586.6262.

• Young Professionals Spring Kickoff Cookout, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15, Herren House Bed & Breakfast, 94 East St., Waynesville.

• iPad Users Group, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15, Jackson County Public Library, 586.2016.

• Computer Class: Basic Email, 5:45 p.m. Monday, May 19, Jackson County Public Library, Sylva. 586.2016.

• Presentation and discussion on John Lock Foundation study of proposed increase in the Haywood County Occupancy Tax, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, May 19, Bocelli’s Italian Eatery at 319 N. Haywood St., Waynesville.

• Haywood County Board of Commissioners Public Hearing on the proposed Haywood County budget for Fiscal year 2015-2015, 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22, Historic Courtroom, Haywood County Courthouse, Waynesville.

RECREATION & FITNESS • Whitewater rafting trip, fully guided, Saturday, May 17, Nantahala Outdoor Center. Register with The Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department by Wednesday, May 14. Must be 12 years of age or older.

The cost is $52 for members of the Waynesville Recreation Center or $57 for non-members. 456.2030 or email recprogramspecialist@townofwaynesville.org.

• Register through May 23 for Haywood County Recreation & Parks Adult Summer Soccer League.

452.6789 or email drtaylor@haywoodnc.net. www.haywoodnc.net.

• Registration through May 23 for Adult Basketball League at Cullowhee Recreation Center and Cashiers/Glenville Recreation Center. $425 per team. $100 deposit due at registration. Must be at least 14 years old and in high school. Play begins Monday, June 2. 293.3053.

• Haywood County residents admitted free to the Waynesville Recreation Center, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturday, May 24, Waynesville Recreation Center.

• Waynesville Kiwanis Club Spring Fling, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 24, Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department. Inflatables, food, music, and games for children. 456.2030 or email recdirector@townofwaynesville.org.

THE SPIRITUAL SIDE • First United Methodist Church in Sylva will not hold the regularly scheduled 9 a.m. contemporary service on Sunday, May 18. The 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. will still be held at their regular times in the sanctuary.

• Paint Your Prayer Retreat with Sr. Fran Grady, SCL, Monday, May 19 – Sunday, May 24, Living Waters Catholic Reflection Center, Maggie Valley. 926.3833 catholicretreat.org.

• Life in the Spirit Seminar, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, through June 4, St. Margaret Catholic Church, Maggie Valley. Don or Janet Zander, 926.2654.

• Connecting with God in Nature with Sr. Fran Grady, SCL AND Freeman Owle, Monday, June 16 – Sunday, June 22, Living Waters Catholic Reflection Center, Maggie Valley. 926.3833 catholicretreat.org.

• Pope Francis and His Chosen Patron, St. Francis of Assisi Retreat with Fr. John Quigley, Sunday, July 6 – Friday, July 11. Living Waters Catholic Reflection Center, Maggie Valley. 926.3833 catholicretreat.org.

• Painting Workshop/Retreat with Fr John Quigley Friday, July 11 – Sunday, July 13. Living Waters Catholic Reflection Center, Maggie Valley. 926.3833 catholicretreat.org.

• Letting the Holy Spirit Enliven Us Fruitfully with Fr. Michael Crosby, OFM Cap. Monday, July 28 – Aug. 3.

Living Waters Catholic Reflection Center, Maggie Valley.

926.3833 catholicretreat.org.

SENIOR ACTIVITIES

Visit www.smokymountainnews.com and click on Calendar for: ■ Complete listings of local music scene ■ Regional festivals ■ Art gallery events and openings ■ Complete listings of recreational offerings at regional health and fitness centers ■ Civic and social club gatherings • Nature Nuts: Reptiles, 9 to 11 a.m. May 16, May 24, Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education in Transylvania County. For ages 4-7. Learn the difference between a reptile and an amphibian. Register, 877.4423 or at ncpaws.org/reservations/pisgah/CalendarView.

• Eco Explorers: Archery, 1 to 3 p.m. May 16, May 24.

For ages 8-13. Topics covered will include safety, varieties of bows and arrows, and lots of time spent shooting at targets. Equipment and materials are provided.

Register, 877.4423 or at ncpaws.org/reservations/pisgah/CalendarView.

• Mountain United Classic Soccer try-outs, 4 to 6 p.m.

Saturday, May 17, Cullowhee Recreation Center, 88 Cullowhee Mountain Road, Cullowhee. All ages.

• Mountain United Classic Soccer try-outs, 2 to 4 p.m.

Sunday, May 18, Macon County Industrial Park Soccer Fields, 96 Industrial Park Drive, Franklin.

• Swim lessons for children ranging in age from six months to teens, various times, beginning June 16, Western Carolina University. Taught by Mike Creason, retired faculty member of health, physical education and recreation at WCU with 34 years of experience teaching swim lessons to individuals of all ages and certified by the American Red Cross. http://swim.wcu.edu, 227.7397.

Literary (children) • Homework Help, 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, Jackson County Public Library, 586.2016.

• MemoryCare Family Caregiver Education Program “Caregiver College,” a series of six, two-hour lectures for caregivers of persons with memory disorders, 4 to 6 p.m.

Tuesdays, May 13 – June 17, Haywood county Senior Resource Center, 81 Elmwood Way, Waynesville.

Instructor: Lisa Verges, MD, $85 (free to caregivers of those actively enrolled in MemoryCare), scholarships available. Register at 771.2219, office@memorycare.org.

• Homework Help, 3 p.m. Thursday, May 15, Jackson County Public Library, Sylva. 586.2016.

• Monthly Wellness Seminar entitled “Essential Oils,” 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, Department on Aging/Senior Center, 100 County Services Park, Sylva. Free, but reservations required. 586.4944.

• Meet children’s author Janet Frazier, 3 p.m. Saturday, May 17, Blue Ridge Books, 152 S. Main St., Waynesville.

456.6000, www.blueridgebooksnc.com.

• Silver Sneakers New Member Orientation, 10 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, May 14, Waynesville Recreation Center. 456.2030 or email recprograms@townofwaynesville.org.

• Senior Trip to see the Asheville Tourists, 5 p.m.

Thursday, May 15, Asheville. Depart time is 5 p.m. $10 for members of the Waynesville Recreation Center or $12 for non-members. 456.2030 or email recprograms@townofwaynesville.org.

• Jackson County Senior Center’s 90’s Birthday Party, 2 p.m. Friday, May 23, Department on Aging Senior Center, 100 County Services Park, Sylva. For anyone age 90 and over. Alicia Maney, 586.4944.

KIDS & FAMILIES • Teen Athlete Safety Program “Overhead/throwing Athletes,” 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 15, MedWest Haywood Fitness Center, classroom.

• Trail of Tears Program, 6 p.m. Thursday, May 15, Jackson County Public Library, Sylva. 586.2016.

• Children’s Story time: Betty Bunny Loves Chocolate Cake, 11 a.m. Friday, May 16, Jackson County Public Library, Sylva. 586.2016.

• Children’s Story time: Chocolate Fever, 2 p.m.

Saturday, May 17, Jackson County Public Library, Sylva.

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• Children’s Story time: Rotary Readers, 11 a.m.

Monday, May 19, Jackson County Public Library, JCPL 586.2016.

• Homework Help, 3 p.m. Monday, May 19, Jackson County Public Library, 586.2016.

• Homework Help, 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, Jackson County Public Library, 586.2016.

• Teen Time, 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, Jackson County Public Library, 586.2016.

• Papercutting Workshop, 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, Jackson County Public Library. 586.2016.

• Homework Help, 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, Jackson County Public Library, 586.2016.

• Papercutting Workshop, 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, Jackson County Public Library, 586.2016.

SUMMER CAMPS

• Western Carolina University’s Athletics is hosting a sports camp for children this summer: www.catamountsports.com/camps/wcar-camps.html.

• Summer Day Camp for elementary school children, ages 6 to 12, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 12 to Aug. 8, Cullowhee United Methodist Church. One-time registration fee of $75 (or $10 per week if less than 8 weeks). $650 for the summer, $95 per week, or $25 per day. Full payment for registered dates due before June 12. 293.9215, www.cullowheeumc.org/summercamp-2014/.

• Ms. Arty Pants Creation Station , half day Summer Art Camps, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 16-20, July 14-18 and Aug. 44-8, in Waynesville. Ms. Arty Pants Creation, S. Main St., Waynesville. 400.6232.

• Highlands Nature Center Day Camps now taking registrations for five different camps. “WOW! – a World of Wonder” (ages 4-6), “Amazing Animals” (ages 7-10), “NatureWorks” (ages 8-11), “Mountain Explorers” (ages 10-13), and “Junior Ecologists” (ages 11-14). Most camps offered more than once during the summer; sessions run from Tuesday to Friday each week. 526.2623 or, visit summer camps webpage at www.highlandsbiological.org.

• Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department Summer Camp for kids pre-K to 7th grade, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, June 23-Aug. 15.

Deadline to register is May 19. 456.2030 or email recprogramspecialist@townofwaynesville.org

• The Jackson Soil and Water Conservation District Camp WILD (Wilderness, Investigating, Learning, Discovery) for rising 7th graders in public, private, charter or home schools. Hiking, swimming, snorkeling, and learning about the environment. 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. most days, July 28 through Aug. 1, Jackson County Recreation Center parking lot in Cullowhee. $25, register with Jane Fitzgerald, 586.5465 or email janefitzgerald@jacksonnc.org.

ECA EVENTS

• ECA Craft Club Workshop – Basket, 10 a.m., May 15-16, Conference Room of Community Service Center, Sylva • Sew Easy Girls ECA, 1 p.m., Monday, May 19, Conference Room of Community Service Center, Sylva.

• Craft, Cane Creek ECA, 6 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, call for location, 586.4009.

POLITICAL GROUP EVENTS & LOCAL GOVERNMENT GOP • Macon County GOP Executive Board, 6 p.m.

Thursday, May 15, Republican Headquarters, 555 Depot Street, Franklin.

• Sevierville’s Bloomin’ Barbeque & Bluegrass, 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, May 16 and 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 17, downtown Sevierville, Tenn. Admission and concerts free. 888.889.7415 or www.BloominBBQ.com.

• Swain County Heritage Festival, May 23-24, Bryson City’s Riverfront Park. Old-time gospel, 6 to 9 p.m.

Friday, May 23; country, Celtic and bluegrass, Saturday, May 24. Arts and crafts, food and more.

• Maggie Valley Spring Rally, May 23-25, Maggie Valley Festival Grounds, 3374 Soco Road, Maggie Valley. Military appreciation Day, May 25. Hot rods and motorcycles. Food, music, hot air balloon rides. www.maggievalleyrallys.com.

• 6th annual Spring Cashiers Arts and Crafts Show, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 24 – 25, rain or shine, Cashiers Village Green, Highways 64 and 107, Cashiers. Free admission, but a donation of $3 to $5 is encouraged to help benefit local community service efforts. Sponsored by Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley. www.cashiersrotary.org.

• “Where’s Paws,” through June 26, Jackson County merchants. For children of Jackson County in observance of the 125th anniversary of the founding of Western Carolina University. www.facebook.com/WCU125.

• Trail of Tears program featuring Dr. R. Michael Abram, 6 p.m. Thursday May 15, Community Room, Jackson County Public Library. 586.2016.

• “Understanding our Past, Shaping our Future,” an exhibit of Cherokee language and culture, through May 28, Oconaluftee Visitor Center, Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Curatorial.InSight@gmail.com.

• Bingo, 5:45 p.m. Thursdays, May 29 through Sept. 5 in the Pavilion next to Maggie Valley Town Hall. Cash prizes.

LITERARY (ADULTS) • The 2014 NetWest Writers Conference, 9:30 a.m. May 10, City Lights Bookstore, www.citylightsbookstore.com.

• Coffee with the Poet Featuring Louis-Virie Blanche, 10:30 a.m. May 15, City Lights Bookstore, www.citylightsbookstore.com.

• Romance So Hot It Burns Off the Pages, with author Eden Glenn, 6:30 p.m. May 16, City Lights Bookstore, www.citylightsbookstore.com.

• John Stiles presents his book, All the Damn Christians, 3 p.m. Saturday, May 17, City Lights Bookstore, Sylva. 586.9499.

• Brent Martin presents his new poetry chapbook, Staring the Red Earth Down, 6:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17, City Lights Bookstore. 586.9499.

• The Artist and Writer Retreats + Workshops, May 18-23 and Sept. 15-21, Lake Logan Retreat Center.

Details, www.cullowheemountainarts.org or 342.6913.

• Gary Carden presents his latest book “Appalachian Bestiary,” 11 a.m. Saturday May 17, Rickman Store, 259 Cowee Creek Road, Franklin. Slide show and book signing. 369.5595.

• Indies First Storytime Day, a celebration of independent bookstores, Saturday, May 17, City Lights Bookstore. 586.9499.

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• Extension and Community Association (ECA) groups meet throughout the county at various locations and times each month. NC Cooperative Extension Office, 586.4009.

FESTIVALS, SPECIAL & SEASONAL EVENTS

May 14-20, 2014

• Haywood County Arts Council Jam Camp, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, July 8 – Friday, July 11, Canton Middle School, 60 Penland St., Canton. Classes in mountain instruments, mountain dance (clogging, buckdance, flat-footing and square dance) and mountain songs and storytelling. $75. For students in grades 4th through 8th. Limited financial assistance and loaner instruments available on a first-come, first-served basis. Register at Haywood County Arts Council, 452.0593.

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• Western Carolina University’s Division of Educational Outreach is hosting numerous camps for children this summer: www.wcu.edu/academics/edoutreach/ conted/campsand-programs-for-kids/.

• Retired teacher, preacher and storyteller Victoria A. Casey McDonald will discuss her book, Under the Light of Darkeness at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 24, Blue Ridge Books, 152 S. Main St. Waynesville. 456.6000. www.blueridgebooksnc.com.

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• DIY at the Library presents Painted Gourd Birdhouses with Frances Glance, 1 p.m. Thursday, May 22, Haywood County Public Library, Waynesville, auditorium, 678 S. Haywood St., Waynesville. Registration required. 356.2507.

ON STAGE & IN CONCERT • Season subscriptions are now on sale for the 201415 Galaxy of Stars Series at Western Carolina University’s John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center. All seven shows, $120 for adults, $45 for students and children. $110, WCU faculty and staff.

Single-show tickets go on sale Aug. 12. 227.2479, www.bardoartscenter.wcu.edu.

• Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! stage production auditions, 7 p.m. May 12 – 13, Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts. Callbacks May 15.

• “Painting Churches” a comic/drama by Tina Howe, 7:30 p.m. May 16-19, Smoky Mountain Community Theatre, Main Street, Bryson City. Adults $10, students (6 to 18) $5. 488.3489, smctheatre.com.

• Jon Shain, May 15, The Strand, 38 Main St., Waynesville.

• Lady and the Old Timers, 11 a.m. Thursday, May 15, Macon County Public Library Meeting Room. Classic country and gospel music.

• Chicago, 9 p.m. Friday, May 16, Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center, 777 Casino Drive, Cherokee. www.Ticketmaster.com.

• Haywood Community Band, 6:30p.m. Sunday, May 18, Maggie Valley Pavilion adjacent to the Maggie Town Hall. 456.4880, www.haywoodcommunityband.org

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• Franklin’s Ubuntu Choir, 3:30 p.m. Sunday May 18, Franklin Town Square Gazebo. 524.7683 or www.artscouncilofmacon.org.

• The Life and Music of George Gershwin, a performance by Amy Cherry, trumpet and Eliot Wadopian, double bass, 4 p.m. Sunday, May 18, Community Room of the Jackson County Public Library. Presented by the Jackson County Arts Council. Free. 507.9820 or info@jacksoncountyarts.org.

NIGHT LIFE • Cabaret Show, 7 p.m. May 17, The Classic Wineseller, 20 Church St., downtown Waynesville, featuring Wendy L. Jones, a member of Manhattan Association of Cabarets and Clubs. Pianist Steve Davidowski, bassist Zack Page, and drummer Rick Dilling join Ms. Jones.

MUSIC JAMS

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• Community music jam, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15, Marianna Black Library, downtown Bryson City. Anyone with a guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, dulcimer - anything unplugged - is invited to join.

Facilitated by Larry Barnett, of Grandpa’s Music in Bryson City. 488.3030.

• Back Porch Old-Time Music, 1 to 3 p.m. Saturdays, May 17, porch of the Oconaluftee Visitor Center in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

DANCE • High Mountain Squares “Graduation Dance,” 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 16, Macon County Community Building, GA Road (441 South), Franklin. Jim Duncan will call. 371.4946, 342.1560, 332.0001 or www.highmountainsquare.

FOOD & DRINK • Spring Fling 2014, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22, Mountaintop Wine Shoppe (former Visitor Center) 269 Oak St.. Food will be catered by Sports Page Sandwich Shoppe. RSVP to visitor@highlandscham40 ber.org, 526.2112. $20 per person.

• Ride the Moonshine Car during the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Moonshine Experience on the new Carolina Shine, for adults only. 488.7024 or 800.872.4681 ext. 7024, www.gsmr.com.

ART/GALLERY EVENTS & OPENINGS • Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts department 2014 Graduate Show reception, 3 to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 31, Southern Highlands Craft Guild at the Folk Art Center, Mile Post 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, near Asheville. 565.4159.

• Sazon Restaurant, 2840 Old Cullowhee Road, will be hosting Jackson County Arts Council Night, Friday May 16. A percentage of dinner sales will go to the arts council to support art programming in Jackson County.

• WNC QuickDraw Event and Auction, 4:30-9:30 p.m., Saturday, May 17, Laurel Ridge Country Club, 49 Cupp Lane, Waynesville. Silent and live auction, hors d’oeuvres buffet. Tickets $50, wncquickdraw.com or 456.6495.

• Small Hands, Big HeART, opening reception for the 5th annual Macon County Schools Student Art Exhibition, 1 p.m. Sunday, May 18, Macon County Public Library, 524.3600.

• “Remote Sites of War,” exhibition, through May 30, Fine Art Museum, at Western Carolina University, featuring more than 110 works by North Carolina-based artists Todd Drake, Skip Rohde and Christopher Sims. fineartmuseum.wcu.edu.

• Haywood Community College’s Professional Crafts department 2014 Graduate Show, May 17 through Sept. 14, Southern Highland Craft Guild Folk Art Center, Mile Post 382, Blue Ridge Parkway, near Asheville. 565.4159.

• Call to artists for PlottFest, June 21-22 at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. PlottFest is a fundraising event to benefit Head Start of Haywood and Jackson Counties. Organizers are accepting applications for artists, crafts people, and local producers of farm products and flowers. www.plottfest.org.

CLASSES, PROGRAMS & DEMONSTRATIONS • Macon County Art Association meeting, 1 p.m.

Monday, May 12, classroom of the Macon County Library. Pottery demonstration by local pottery artist Hank Shuler.

• Art League of Highlands-Cashiers monthly meetings, 4:30 p.m. May 19, June 30, July 28, Aug. 25, Sept. 29 and Oct. 27, The Bascom in Highlands.

Guests welcome. www.artleagueofhighlands.com.

• Beginner Papercutting Workshops, 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 20 and Wednesday, May 21, Conference Room, Jackson County Public Library, Sylva. Bring cuticle scissors and readers, if you use them. Free, but registration required. 586.2016.

• Oil painting workshop with Jack Stern, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 24, Uptown Gallery, 30 W. Main St., Franklin. 369.9802.

• The Western North Carolina Carvers (WNCC) meeting, 1:30 to 4 p.m. Sunday, May 25, Harvest House, 205 Kenilworth Road, Asheville. 665.8273.

• Summer ARTS Series, June 15 – July 26, Western Carolina University in the Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center. Details, www.cullowheemountainarts.org or 342.6913.

FILM & SCREEN • New movie starring Brit Marling, Alexander Skarsgard and Ellen Page, 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.

Wednesday, May 14 Meeting Room, Macon County Public Library. Rated PG-13. 524.3600.

• Classic 1942 movie starring Ronald Colman, Greer

Garson and Philip Dorn, 2 p.m. Friday, May 16, Macon County Public Library. 524.3600

PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS

• Groovy Movie Club to screen Her, 7 p.m. Friday, May 16, Buffy Queen’s home, Dellwood. Potluck dish will follow. Call or email to confirm or for directions, 926.3508 or email jafrabq@aol.com.

• May Wild Walk, 1:45 to 3:15 p.m., Saturday, May 17, Western North Carolina Nature Center, 75 Gashes Creek Road, Asheville. americorps@wildwnc.org or 259.8092.

• Her, May 16-17, The Strand, 38 Main St., Waynesville. 38main.us4.list-manage.com/track/.

• “Appalachian Spring,” a celebratory event recognizing more than 40 years of conservation, 6 to 8 p.m.

Thursday, May 15, Highland Brewing Company, Asheville. www.Appalachian.org.

• Disney family movie, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, Marianna Black Library in Bryson City. 488.3030.

• Monuments Men, May 23-24, The Strand, 38 Main St., Waynesville. 38main.us4.list-manage.com/track/.

• Movie Night, 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 19, Jackson County Public Library, 586.2016.

• New movie starring Cate Blanchett and Alec Baldwin, 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, Meeting Room, Macon County Public Library. Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material, language and sexual content.

• Classic movie starring Clark Gable, Jean Harlow, Myrna Loy, 2 p.m. Friday, May 23, Meeting Room, Macon County Public Library in Franklin.

Outdoors OUTINGS, HIKES & FIELDTRIPS • Southeastern Fly Fishing Festival, May 16-18, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee. Casting instruction, fishing-related programs, exhibits and a barbecue dinner. $5 for adults, $10 for families and free for uniformed scouts and disabled veterans.

Some programs require an additional fee. www.southeastfff.org/festival-2014-main.

• Nantahala Hiking Club, 7-mile hike, Saturday, May 17, to Panther Creek Falls off Highway 441, south of the Tallulah Falls area. Meet at 9 a.m. at Westgate Plaza in Franklin. Leader Gail Lehman, 524.5298, for reservations.

• Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy Little Hump “For Love of Beer & Mountains” Partnership Hike, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 17, Little Hump Mountain in the Highlands of Roan. 253.0095, Appalachian.org.

• Yoga on the Mountain with Kim Drye, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, May 18. Moderate. 253.0095, Appalachian.org.

• North Carolina Arboretum field trip, Thursday, May 15. Sponsored by Wells Care Connections, a bereavement outreach program through Wells Funeral Homes, in conjunction with the Bereavement Program at MedWest Haywood Hospice & Palliative Care.

456.3535 or Robin at MedWest Hospice and Palliative Care, 452.5039.

• Stream Walk, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, May 17, The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olstead Way, Asheville. Explore fish, salamanders and insect that call Bent Creek home. www.ncarboretum.org.

• Franklin Bird Club walk May 21, along the Greenway, led by Paula Gorgoglione. Meet at Salali Lane at 8 a.m. 524.5234.

• Beginner’s fly fishing clinics, 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 31, Cullowhee Recreation Center, and Saturday, June 7, Cashiers/Glenville Recreation Center.

Registration through May 16. $20 per person.

Sponsored by Hooker’s Fly and Guide Service and Brookings’ Cashiers Village Anglers. 631.2020.

• Canton Recreation Park Stream Cleanup, 10 a.m. to noon, May 24, main pavilion near the restrooms at the Canton Recreation Park.

• Casting: Level I, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 15, Lake Imaging in DuPont State Recreational Forest.

Introductory class taught at individual student’s pace.

All equipment, materials provided. Bring a lunch.

877.4423, ncpaws.org/reservations/pisgah/CalendarView.

• Introduction to Tenkara 101, 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education in Transylvania County. For ages 12 and older. Jason Sparks of Appalachian Tenkara will present a form of traditional Japanese fly-fishing. 877.4423, ncpaws.org/reservations/pisgah/CalendarView.

• Refresh Your Run, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 15, REI Asheville. Register at www.rei.com/event/56116/session/90719.

• Map And Compass Navigation Basics, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 18, REI Asheville. $30 REI members, $50 non-members. Register at www.rei.com/event/43656/session/90720.

• Boating Safety Course, 6 to 9:30 p.m. Monday, May 19, Building 3300, Room 3322, Haywood Community College Campus. Must attend two consecutive evenings to receive certification. Free, no age limits.

Pre-registration required, www.ncwildlife.org.

• Swain County’s beautification committee, Keep Swain Clean and Pristine (formerly Trash Task Force), planning meeting, 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday May 20, Fellowship Hall of Bryson City’s Methodist Church on Main Street. Open to the public. 488.8418 or rogerclapp@watrnc.org.

• Birdwatching for Beginners, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Saturday, May 21, Balsam Community Center, Cabin Flats Road, Balsam. $25. Taught by Larry Thompson.

Register at lvthompson@eartlink.net or 452.5414.

COMPETITIVE EDGE • 12 Hours of Tsali, 12-hour bike race, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, May 17, Nantahala National Forest near Bryson City. Registration open through the day of the race. Carpooling encouraged. Register, goneriding.com/index.php/events/2014-events/ccs/12tsali.

• Memorial Day Trout Tournament, May 23-25, Cherokee. Participants must possess a tribal enrollment card or a tribal fishing permit, as well as an event permit. Permits at ebcis.sovsportsnet.net, 554.6113.

• Merrell Adventure Dash, 4:30 p.m. Saturday, May 24, Nantahala Outdoor Center. 1K Fun Run and 5K Dash.

Register, http://ultrasignup.com/registe or from 1 to 4 p.m. Big Wesser BBQ day of race. Late fees may be charged after May 21. $20; children under 12 race free with a participating adult. 785.5082.

FARM & GARDEN • “Advanced Seed Saving” with Lee Barnes, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, May 15, Haywood County Public Library, auditorium, 678 S. Haywood St., Waynesville. Mostly hands on with some lecture time. 356.2507.

• North Carolina Cooperative Extension Centennial Celebration Extension Appreciation Day, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, May 16, 589 Raccoon Road, Waynesville.

Free popcorn and tomato plants while they last.

• Learn to be a prepper, May 16-18, Haywood County Fair Grounds. $50 per day or $110 for the weekend.

Register at www.carolinareadiness.com, 456.5310.

• Tuscola Garden Club meeting, 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 20, Gaines Auditorium at Bethea Welcome Center, Lake Junaluska. Speaker will be Master Gardener Peggy Hurt, long-time member of Sylva Garden Club. • Free Rhododendron Pruning Workshop, 2 to 4 p.m.

Monday, May 26, Highlands Botanical Garden, 265 N. 6th St., Highlands. Ezra Gardiner, egardiner@email.wcu.edu and Kelder Monar, keldermonar@gmail.com. 526.0188. www.highlandsbiological.org. • The Cullowhee Community Garden is taking applications for plot adoptions for the 2014 gardening season.

The garden is an all-organic, donation-based community garden at South Painter Road in Cullowhee. Space, tools, materials, and equipment provided. More information at the Jackson County Department of Public Health, 586.8994 or thecullowheecommunitygarden@gmail.com. • Haywood County Plant Clinic, 9 a.m. to noon Monday-Friday, Haywood County Extension Center on Raccoon Road, in Waynesville. Master Gardeners available to answer questions about lawns, vegetables, flowers, trees, and ornamental plants; disease, insect, weed, or wildlife problems; soils (including soil test results) and fertilizers; freeze and frost damage; and cultural and chemical solutions to pest problems.

456.3575. • The Master Gardeners of Haywood County present their biennial garden tour: “Forests, Flowers & Food,â€? 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, Saturday, June 21. Tickets, $15, at 456.3575. Or reserve your tickets for “will callâ€? on the day of the tour by emailing mgtour2014@charter.net. Garden Tour proceeds fund education-related horticultural projects in Haywood County.

BIKE RIDES • A weekly bike ride in Waynesville meets Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. at Rolls Rite Bicycles on the Old Asheville Highway. Beginner to intermediate rides led by Bicycle Haywood advocacy group. Eight- to 12-mile rides.

276.6080 or gr8smokieszeke@gmail.com. • A weekly bike ride meets in Bryson City on Wednesdays around 6 p.m. Depart from the East Swain Elementary school in Whittier on U.S.19 off exit 69 from U.S. 23-74. All levels. 800.232.7238. • A weekly bike ride in Sylva meets Tuesday at 6 p.m., departing from Motion Makers bike shop for a tough 25-mile ride up to the Balsam Post office via back roads and back into Sylva. 586.6925. • A weekly bike ride in Franklin meets Wednesday at 5:30 p.m., departing from Smoky Mountain Bicycles at 179 Highlands Road. Geared for all levels. 369.2881 or www.maconcountycycling.blogspot.com. • A weekly bike ride in Franklin meets Saturdays at 8 a.m., departing from South Macon Elementary School. 369.2881, www.maconcountycycling.blogspot.com. • A weekly bike ride in Franklin meets Sundays at 9:30 a.m., departing from the Franklin Health and Fitness Center. 369.2881, www.maconcountycycling.blogspot.com.

MOUNTAIN BIKE RIDES • Weekly mountain bike ride at Tsali, 6:30 p.m.

Wednesdays. Hosted by Nantahala Area SORBA. Social ride, so all skill levels are welcome and encouraged to come. Meet in the Tsali parking lot. www.facebook.com/NantahalaAreaSORBA. 488.1988. • Nantahala Area SORBA weekly mountain bike ride at Tsali every Thursday for all levels of bikers. Riders meet at 6 p.m. Ride starts at 6:15 p.m. Group ride for all levels. 506.0133

• Every second Saturday of the month Nantahala Area SORBA leads a mountain bike ride in Bryson City. Meet at 3 p.m. at the Tsali Recreation Area trailhead.

Cookout after ride. 506.0133

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• Jackson County Farmers Market is holding a Strawberry Shortcake Fundraiser, 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 17, Bridge Par, Sylva. Proceeds will go toward a Farmers Market Storage Shed. www.jacksoncountyfarmersmarket.org.

• A weekly bike ride in Bryson City meets at 6:30 p.m. every Wednesday at the Tsali Recreation Area trailhead.

Bryson City Bicycles. 488.1988.

FARMERS & TAILGATE MARKETS Haywood County Canton Farmers Market and Heritage Crafts Produce, plants, chicken and quail eggs, grass-fed beef and other naturally raised meats, natural soaps and body care products, chemical-free candles, woodwork and scroll saw art, preserves, pottery, paintings, iron work and other heritage crafts. Credit and debit accepted by some vendors. 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday through Oct. 31, municipal parking lot of downtown Canton. Robin Smith, 734.9071 or Michaelrobin07@yahoo.com.

Haywood Historic Farmers Market Local produce; meats, seafood delivered overnight from Kitty Hawk, local mountain trout; cheese, eggs and honey; spring bedding, plants and flowers; pickles, preserves and sauces; baked goods; fresh pasta, cornmeal, mushrooms and beverages from Soda Jerks; birdhouses, feeders and gourds and heritage crafts such as pottery, blacksmithing, furniture and soaps. Live music and Kids’ Corner Market offered monthly. Crafters regularly give live demos. Many vendors accept credit cards and coupons from Senior Nutrition Program and WIC; SNAP/EBT benefits will likely be accepted by early June. 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday and Saturday through mid-December at 250 Pigeon St, Waynesville, parking lot HART Theatre.

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AUCTION HARPER’S AUCTION COMPANY Friday May 16th @ 6:00 p.m.

Join us for Dinner and an Auction Great Deals Up For Grabs: Primitives, Tools, Men’s Pocket Watches, Glass, Furniture and Much More...

47 Macon Center Dr. Franklin, NC 828.369.6999 Debra Harper, NCAL #9659, NCFL #9671. harpersauctioncompany.com AUCTION 164+/-Acres Divided in Thomasville, NC. Online Only w/ Bid Center, Ends May 22nd at 2pm. Bid Center at Childress Vineyards in Lexington, NC. Iron Horse Auction Co., Inc. 800.997.2248. ironhorseauction.com. NCAL3936 AUCTION Construction Equipment & Trucks, May 20th, 9 a.m. Richmond, VA. Excavators, Dozers, Dumps & More.

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AUCTION Online Only. Assets of Triad Moravian Pastor Henry May. 1922 Model T, Coins, Antiques, Furniture, Art. Ends May 22, 6pm. 336.751.4444 www.swicegoodauctions.com NCAL8805/NCFL8790.

ONLINE ONLY AUCTIONS. May 16th-June 10th. NC Commercial Land; Lots; Warehouse; Home.

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At Dodie’s Auction 482 W. Main Street Downtown Sylva, Ph# 735.4790, 226.3921 Merchandise Includes: Children’s 1950s Toys, Elegant Glass, Decorator Items, Lots of Household Items & More!

Auctioneer: Dodie Allen Blaschik, NCAL# 3410 Come Early To Preview - Refreshments Available

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AUCTION REAL ESTATE AUCTION Surry County, State Road, 3/BR 2/Bath Country Home with Garage & Barn, & three Home-Sites.

Saturday, May 24th, 10:00AM. Also Personal Property. www.HallAuctionCo.com , 336.835.7653, NCAL#4703

BUILDING MATERIALS REMAINING CHERRY & WALNUT Lumber, $15/Board. For more information call 828.627.2342 HAYWOOD BUILDERS Garage Doors, New Installations Service & Repairs, 828.456.6051 100 Charles St. Waynesville Employee Owned.

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AVERITT EXPRESS New Pay Increase For Regional Drivers! 40 to 46 CPM + Fuel Bonus! Also, Post-Training Pay Increase for Students! (Depending on Domicile) Get Home EVERY Week + Excellent Benefits. CDL-A req. 888.362.8608 Apply @ AverittCareers.com Equal Opportunity Employer - Females, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

MAPLE TREE DOG CAMP Hiring 2 positions: Camp Counselor to help take care of animals & Dog Groomer with tools & client base.

Resume, references & cover letter to: 1855 Russ Ave., Waynesville, NC. In person or by mail.

MAST GENERAL STORE Is hiring PT sales associates for our Waynesville store. Prior retail experience strongly preferred; good communication, organizational skills, and night/weekend work required. Partial benefits; 20 - 25 hours per week. Please email app/resume to: Melanee@mastgeneralstore.com or apply in person at 63 N. Main Street, Waynesville by May 21.

No phone calls, please.

MONEY FOR SCHOOL Potentially get full tuition & great career with U.S. Navy. Paid training, medical/dental, vacation. HS grads ages 17-34. Call Mon-Fri 800.662.7419 NEED MEDICAL BILLLING TRAINEES Obamacare creating a large demand for Medical Office Assistants! NO EXPERIENCED NEEDED! Online Training gets you job ready!

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COOK/TRANSPORTER Jackson County Full Time position with our Food Service Division in Sylva. This job will consist of food preparation, cleanup, packing and transporting meals to designated sites.

Must be able to lift minimum of 50 lbs., have a valid NC driver’s license and clean driving record.

Full time benefits apply. Hours are early a.m. until 12:00 Noon M-F. Knowledge of the area helpful. Applications will be taken at Mountain Projects, Inc., 2251 Old Balsam Rd., Waynesville, NC or 25 Schulman St., Sylva, NC. Or you may go to our website at: www.mountainprojects.org and fill out an application.

Pre-Employment drug testing required.

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SAFETY-OPERATIONS COORDINATOR HAYWOOD PUBLIC TRANSIT Must have a high school Diploma/GED, degree preferred, have an outstanding driving record, computer skills in Excel, Word, and have the ability to understand policies and state/federal guidelines. Transit experience helpful. This person will be responsible for maintaining transit fleet, training personnel to meet federal and state requirements, maintain the state system safety plan, keep all records current, and maintain daily service of vehicles, equipment, building and lot. Work with vendors, following procurement policy and approval. Maintain orderly files, drug & alcohol testing, dot physicals and responsible for state reporting. Must have the ability to work well with others. This is a full time position with benefits.

Hours may vary 6:00 am-5:30 pm M-F, usually 8:00-5:00.

There may be situations calling for hours outside of the normal schedule. May also have to fill in as a driver or dispatch.

Applications will be taken at Mountain Projects, 2251 Old Balsam Rd., or 25 Schulman St, Sylva, NC or you may go to our website: www.mountainprojects.org and fill out an application.

Pre-Employment drug testing required. EOE/AA.

FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Of Sylva, is seeking an individual to manage/maintain its facilities.

This is a part time position. Send inquiries and work history to: K. Harris, PO Box 296, Sylva, NC 28779.

PART TIME DRIVER, HAYWOOD PUBLIC TRANSIT Applicants are required to pass a DOT physical, drug test, criminal background check and have a clean driving record. A CDL license with a P-Endorsement will be required within 60 days of hire. Must be 21 yrs. of age to obtain CDL license. Must be able to bend, lift and push wheelchair, learn how to operate liftequipment, assist elderly and disabled passengers. High School Diploma/GED required.

Detailed paper work and good communication skills required.

Must be available M-F, 6:00 am - 5:30 pm. Applications will be taken at Mountain Projects, Inc., 2251 Old Balsam Rd., Waynesville, or 25 Schulman St., Sylva, NC. Or go to our website: www.mountainprojects.org and fill out an application.

Pre-Employment drug testing required.

EOE/AA. DRIVERS - CDL-A DRIVERS Needed. Total Respect - Total Success. Experience pays .38/mile.

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PRIME, INC. Company Drivers & Independent Contractors for Refrigerated, Tanker & Flatbed Needed! Plenty of Freight & Great Pay! Start with Prime Today! Call 800.277.0212 or apply online at driveforprime.com

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TRANSFER DRIVERS: Need CDL A or B Drivers to relocate vehicles to and from various locations throughout U.S. No forced dispatch. 1.800.501.3783 or www.mamotransportation.com under Careers.

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MAD BATTER FOOD & FILM Located in Downtown Sylva, is looking for an experienced full time line cook. Pay based on experience.

To apply, come by between 2:30 5:00 pm, Tues. - Fri.

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WELDING CAREERS Hands-on training for career opportunities in shipbuilding, automotive, manufacturing & more. Financial aid for qualified students.

Job placement assistance. Call Tidewater Tech Norfolk 888.205.1735

HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS HOSPITAL Positions now available: Clinical Informatics Specialist, Clinical Coordinator, Receptionist, Medical Records Manager, Maintenance Mechanic, Physical Therapist, and Physical Therapist Assistant.

Benefits available the first of the month following 60 days of full-time employment. PreEmployment screening required.

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DDI BUMPERS ETC. Quality on the Spot Repair & Painting. Don Hendershot 858.646.0871 cell 828.452.4569 office.

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HEMLOCK HEALERS, INC. Dedicated to Saving Our Hemlocks. Owner/Operator Frank Varvoutis, NC Pesticide Applicator’s License #22864. 48 Spruce St. Maggie Valley, NC 828.734.7819 828.926.7883, Email: hemlockhealers@yahoo.com

PETS HAYWOOD SPAY/NEUTER 828.452.1329

MINNIE A 2-3 MONTH OLD PUP, APPEARING TO BE MOSTLY CHIHUAHUA. SHE IS, IN FACT, ADORABLE, AND QUITE A DELIGHTFUL LITTLE GIRL. SHE IS PLAYFUL, SWEET AND LOVES EVERYONE. NICCO A PETITE GIRL WITH A GORGEOUS, LONG COAT THAT MAKES HER LOOK MUCH BIGGER THAN SHE IS! SHE'S BIG ON PERSONALITY, THOUGH, AND READY FOR HER FUREVER HOME.

Prevent Unwanted Litters!

The Heat Is On! Spay/Neuter For Haywood Pets As Low As $10.

Operation Pit is in Effect!

Free Spay/Neuter, Microchip & Vaccines For Haywood Pitbull Types & Mixes!

Hours: Tuesday-Friday, 12 Noon - 6 pm 182 Richland Street, Waynesville

REAL ESTATE ANNOUNCEMENT PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18.

This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis.

REAL ESTATE ANNOUNCEMENT 20 ACRES ONLY $99/mo.

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SAPA LOANS FOR LANDLORDS! We Finance From 5-500 Units. As Low as 5.5%. 1-4 Fam, Townhome, Condos OK. Contact B2R 1.855.940.0227. www.B2RFinance.com REAL ESTATE AUCTION Surry County, State Road, 3/BR 2/Bath Country Home with Garage & Barn, & three Home-Sites.

Saturday, May 24th, 10:00AM. Also Personal Property. www.HallAuctionCo.com , 336.835.7653, NCAL#4703 WESTERN, NC New cabin on 2.51ac. w/2bdr, loft, large deck, covered porch, fpl, minutes from the lake. $139,900.

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HOMES FOR SALE BRUCE MCGOVERN A Full Service Realtor shamrock13@charter.net McGovern Property Management 828.283.2112.

COMM. PROP. FOR SALE APARTMENT COMPLEX FOR SALE 14 - 2/BR Units. Excellent Rental History. Sylva Area. Call Broker, Robert A. Kent, NC Broker Lic. #274102, The R.A. Kent Co., LLC 828.550.1455

LOTS FOR SALE 2 TRACTS AVAILABLE IN CLYDE #1 - 2.819 Acres, Has Great Building Lot, City Water, Has 2 1/2 Story Building. Property Near HCC. $67,500. #2 - Available in the Fall. Has 3 Acres and House. For more info call 828.627.2342.

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The naturalist’s corner

BY DON H ENDERSHOT

A not too shabby second

M

ay 3 and 4 were the dates for this year’s 30th annual edition of the Great Smoky Mountains Birding Expedition. This trip began in 1984 as the brainchild of George Ellison, Bryson City resident, author and naturalist; Rick Pyeritz, M.D., who had a practice in Bryson City before he became medical director at University of North Carolina Asheville; and Fred Alsop, Ph.D., field guide author and ornithologist at East Tennessee State University.

Regular readers of the “Naturalist’s Corner” may recall that last year we set a new record for the annual GSMBE with 116 species. We shattered the old record of 109.

Well this year we didn’t quite reach 116, but we still bested the old record winding up with 113 species.

While last year was record-breaking, this year may have actually been a better representation of what this expedition is all about.

Last year the weather, especially on Saturday, created pretty tough birding con-

ditions. But we were finding birds, thanks largely to the expertise of Alsop and Pyeritz, so we marched on though damp and chilly — to a deluge at Kituwah (formerly Ferguson Fields), adding to the list.

This year the weather was almost everything one headed outside could ask for — unless you were a birder and could do with a little less wind — with clear skies and mild temperatures. And we were also getting good numbers of species. The difference was, with the good weather we lingered longer at stops. And that patience paid off with outstanding views of different species.

At Collins Creek Picnic Area in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, most in the group were treated to up close and personal views of a beautiful “fire-throat” — blackburnian warbler. And at one overlook on the Blue Ridge Parkway we had an orange variant scarlet tanager and a “normal” scarlet tanager together in the same view, plus a very cooperative chestnut-sided warbler.

During the day, many people also got outstanding looks at indigo bunting, blue grosbeak and orchard oriole.

When the GSMBE began, the area we now know as Kituwah (the mothertown of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) was a

nothing if not tenacious (and maybe OCD). And, largely thanks to beavers, there remains a small wetlands on the property.

This year, it looked like the farmers had won. Beaver dams were gone and the canal from the wetlands to the Tuck was basically dry.

But nature abhors a vacuum, and there in the middle of what could best be described as a puddle was one greater yellowlegs, two (at least) solitary sandpipers and four western sandpipers.

Sunday was a teaser with some great early finds, like Tennessee warbler, baybreasted warbler and Swainson’s warbler. And for Kentucky warbler. wikimedia commons photo those committed “secondday” birders, outstanding dairy farm known as Ferguson Fields or looks at a Kentucky warbler.

Governor’s Island. In that old state there But the day died and we wound up short were sludge ponds and a greater extent of of the 116 record. As we called it quits and wetlands that often produced a number of were walking back to our cars, I mentioned shorebirds. to George that I thought it was pretty cool There has always been a running battle that we got such great views of some great at Kituwah/Ferguson Fields between man birds. And, in his understated way, he and nature. The area, which is adjacent the reminded me that, that was what the Tuckasegee river, historically harbored a lot GSMBE was all about: “We’ve always encourof wetlands — the move to agriculture was a aged beginning birders, to try and show peomove to dry the property. If it weren’t for ple what’s out ther, to get them interested.” beavers, that move would have likely been (Don Hendershot is a writer and naturalist. He accomplished years ago. But beavers are can be reached a ddihen1@bellsouth.net.)

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