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CONTENTS On the Cover: Dillsboro is a town in motion. As it celebrates its 125th anniversary, the town can reflect on its past and ruminate about the future. Where will it be in 10 years? How will it get there? While losing the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad stung, Dillsboro can rally around a thriving arts community and the possibility of a brewery. It can also point to the renovated Jarrett House, a partnership with WCU and the planned Southern Appalachian Women’s Museum at the Monteith Farmstead. Now is a time of hope for Dillsboro, and the town appears poised to pivot into the horizon. (Page 8)

News Whistleblower discusses what drove her to contact PETA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Sylva business owners regroup after downtown fire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 The DA race is one of the hottest in Western North Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Canton loosens alcohol policy with eye toward public events. . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Haywood TDA mulls new logo two years after last ‘new’ logo . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Franklin Main Street Program has until January to shape up . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Macon officials bypass Cherokee grave in ball field construction . . . . . . . . . 19

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Cattle call Dairy whistleblower describes experiences at Osborne Farms

BY HOLLY KAYS STAFF WRITER hen Gna Wyatt called People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals about the manure piles covering Osborne Farms in Clyde, she wasn’t trying to make headlines. She just wanted life to get better for the cows she had spent the summer milking.

“Honestly, I just thought someone would come in and say, ‘this has to be cleaned up and we would be cleaning it up and we would go about our day,” Wyatt said. “I had no idea it would spiral into everything. I wanted somebody to see what I saw.”

Wyatt, a 28-year-old mother and nursing student who grew up with a stepfather who worked on dairy farms, took a job as head milker at Osborne Farms back in May, a position that involved getting to the farm around 4 a.m., gathering the cows for milking and turning them out to pasture. She would leave around 6:30 a.m. and return for another milking in the evening.

“It wasn’t a glamorous job at all, but I actually enjoyed it,” Wyatt said. “I’m kind of an animal person and I’m kind of an outdoor person, so it suited my school schedule and my kids’ schedule and it was decent money.”

It wasn’t the first time Wyatt had been on the Osborne farm. Her stepfather worked there for a four-year period while she was in high school. The farm’s appearance surprised her when she returned as an employee.

“Even though I’ve been around dairy farms my entire life, I am not an expert,” Wyatt said.

“I did not know the amount of sewage or waste that should have been there or should not have been there. However, at first glance it was a lot of waste just pooled up.”

So, she asked Tom Osborne, the farm’s owner, about it.

“Tom had made the comment that yes, it

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needed to be hauled off, but he didn’t have time to do it because of having to hold down his fulltime job as well as run the farm alone,” Wyatt said.

But as time passed, the chore was never done, and Wyatt began noticing other issues as well. Some of the cows seemed “ridiculously skinny to my standards,” with one of those skinnier cows dealing with a “horrible limp” due to an overgrown hoof, making it hard for her to keep up with the herd. Another cow, one Wyatt named Maggie, also began having problems keeping up, so Wyatt had to put her in the sick pen closest to the barn or else spend 45 minutes coaxing her back in from the field.

In addition, Wyatt said, many of the cows had patches of hair missing from their backs from lying down in the waste at night. Their tails were matted with it, and she and her brother once spent an hour trimming all the tails, filling up a 10-gallon bucket with the matted hair.

“Those are the things that kind of disturbed me,” Wyatt said.

She kept asking Osborne about it. But no veterinarian was called, no manure hauled off.

“My brother had asked to use the Bobcat to scrape the holding pen and things like that, and he had done a lot of that on his own time just to help us to keep it a little more clean,” Wyatt said, but Osborne always had a reason why it wasn’t a good time to do so.

MAKING THE CALL Wyatt’s quick to point out that she doesn’t have anything against Osborne as a person, calling him an “awesome guy” and a “hard worker.” She thinks a lot of the issues stemmed from the challenge of balancing a fulltime job at Evergreen Packaging with sole management responsibility for the farm.

When she first knew the farm as a high school student, she said, it didn’t look like that. At the time, Tom’s father Massey was managing it.

“I don’t think it is a top priority anymore,” Wyatt said. “Honestly, when I first

One of the photos Wyatt sent to PETA shows the herd trudging through a pen full of waste up to their knees. Gna Wyatt photo. started working there I felt sorry for Tom. I felt like he was burning it at both ends.”

But she was growing increasingly uneasy with the conditions.

“My brother and I sat and talked about it,” Wyatt said. “I was like, there’s gotta be a way we can have someone tell Tom this has to be done. We’ve mentioned it a thousand times. His dad has complained about it.”

So, the two started looking for options.

Eventually, they found People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, and Wyatt’s brother gave them a call.

“He was like, ‘Somebody’s actually listening to us,’” Wyatt said. “So we talked.”

They did more than talk. They let a PETA staffer in to film a video now proliferating online, a trigger for subsequent inspections by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Resources, the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources and Haywood County Animal Services.

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the video’s veracity, the general backlash against PETA. “The things that they said about it possibly being staged — no. Absolutely not,” Wyatt said. “It was really like that. It is really like that.”

In the Smoky Mountain News’ original Aug. 20 coverage of Osborne Farms, Haywood County Extension livestock specialist Tony McGaha had raised some questions about the truth of the video, pointing out that the cows pictured had remarkably clean backs for animals that allegedly slept and ate in 3 feet of manure. He said that in his visits to the farm, the area in question was fenced off, and he postulated that perhaps someone had run the cows through that area on purpose, camera rolling.

Reports from Haywood Animal Control, DACS and DENR had seemed to support McGaha’s point of view. Though the farm got slapped with six violations from DENR, all related to manure storage and dealt with environmental concerns, not animal welfare concerns. According to Jean Hazzard, director of Haywood County Animal Services, she didn’t see

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Sylva businesses make their way after downtown fire sign shop, and Backstreet Airsoft, which sells military antiques and replica guns — took a beating from the water used to fight the fire on Main Street.

“I was right under the fire, so yeah, there was about three feet of water standing behind the door when it broke,” said Nancy Saxon, owner of the Southern Signs sign shop. “We found things down by the railroad track from the shop, so it was pretty forceful.”

Backstreet Airsoft’s owner plans to take advantage of offsite vending opportunities in Penrose while the property is repaired.

Saxon landed a spot a few doors down from her water-damaged shop.

The sign shop suffered losses in the fire.

Property was destroyed, the computer was ruined — “that was a big loss because it had my files” — but Saxon’s big ticket item was spared.

“This is my main piece of equipment,” she said, pointing to a vinyl cutter used to create her signs. “It was sitting in the middle of the room, it didn’t get touched.”

Looking for silver linings beyond the surviving vinyl cutter, Saxon points to the spirit of community that the fire sparked in downtown, which she described as already tightknit.

“Backstreet especially,” she said. “We’re a pretty close community. We’ve always been close. Now, we’re a little closer.”

Motion Makers’ Kent Cranford is a part of that close downtown community. And while his shop is now a bit off of the main strip, he is still a part of that community.

Up the hill from Mill Street, in a cavernous building on Scotts Creek, Motion Makers has taken up residence in the space occupied by Jordan River Christian Bookstore. The bike shop’s inventory is gradually replacing that of the bookstore, which is relocating.

The creekfront property is huge. Cranford describes it as “pretty sweet” and “nuts.”

“It’s twice the size of what our other store

cared from the get-go.

“Literally, downtown poured out, ‘how can we help,’” said Jeremy Morrison photo Kathy Alison, the bike shop’s bookkeeper. “I mean, the Wells Fargo girls came over in their beautiful outfits wanting to help. The Sylva Herald let us use their upstairs office. For many days we could not pay for our food or our drinks.”

“It was really amazing, people still keep checking on us,” Cranford said.

And they also let In an effort to help cushion the economic impact of the recent them know they wantfire on downtown Sylva merchants, Venture Local Franklin, a comed Motion Makers to munity and business organization out of Macon County, has stick around. When the organized a ‘cash mob.’ bike shop settled on its At 5:30 p.m. Sept. 5, people will gather on the steps of the new location, the comJackson County Courthouse. From there they will descend on downmunity excitement was town with cash in hand to support downtown businesses. “completely palpable.”

“Huge, not just a was,” he said. “It’s too much space for us, casual comment,” Cranford said. but it could turn into something fun.”

And while the recent fire threw the bike From his new place on Alan Street, shop for an initial loop, the resulting move Cranford can seen Motion Makers’ former seems to makes sense for Motion Makers. home on Main Street.

Customers have more space to offload their “It’s like ‘awww, man,’” he said reflectivebikes. There’s room for test rides, and plenty ly, pointing to his old location. of space for offices, merchandise and repair Following the fire, Cranford considered areas. moving out of Sylva. Many of his customers Out back of the shop is a large swath of are professors and students hailing from yard along the creek. Cranford likes to Cullowhee. The university crowd was reachdream of the possibilities his new place ing out, encouraging a move. provides.

“Saying ‘yes, please come to Cullowhee,’’ “There’s Scotts Creek right here,” he Cranford said. “They were giving me places said, visualizing his customers eventually and ideas.” having a space at his shop to relax by the But the Sylva community also reached water and enjoy the view. “You can picture a out. They let Motion Makers know they deck right there.”

anything in her three post-video visits to the farm to raise a red flag.

“They are in an area where it’s dry,” Hazzard said. “They’re able to lay down, move around and not sleep in a wet area.

They can sleep in a dry area and they can lay down during the day in a dry area.”

“All the cattle were in acceptable condition,” she continued.

Though Hazzard doesn’t have a background in farming — she’s been called to only about three dairy farms in her 20 years on the job — she visited in tandem with an inspector from DACS, and neither saw red flags that demanded a more expert opinion.

“At this point pretty much I’d say the case is closed,” she said.

But PETA didn’t take kindly to McGaha’s interpretation of the situation, sending a letter demanding a retraction of his statements to the Smoky Mountain News so that PETA would not have to “seek alternative means of protecting itself.” N.C. State University’s Office of General Counsel is now reviewing

the request.

According to Wyatt, the video is very much true, though McGaha’s reasons for doubting it are likewise based on truth.

“It was a complete and utter lie,” Wyatt said of the allegation that the video was staged. “It’s not a lie on behalf of the guy [McGaha] that said it. I’m sure when he got down there, there was wire [fence] up. I’m positive of that. The reason I know this is because I put the wire up there.”

But each time she put the wire up, Wyatt said, Osborne would take it down, eventually hiding it from her so she couldn’t put it up again. Except for inspections. When an inspector rolled up the wire would go right back up.

“Where they stood to eat was in that mess twice a day, every day,” Wyatt said. “They did not go out to the field to sleep. They slept in that mess.”

Skeptics of the video have asked, though, why the cows didn’t look a little dirtier given that they were supposedly living and sleeping in manure. Not just McGaha — the ques-

tion has been raised across the Internet.

There’s a simple answer, Wyatt said. The manure-covered pen contained both a “soupy” section and a “mushy” section. The animals slept in the mushy” section, which was dry enough that it wouldn’t be able to actually coat their backs.

“The soupy, of course they would be covered in,” Wyatt said. “However, of course they can’t lay down in that so they trudge out of that and lay in the mush.”

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BY J EREMY MORRISON N EWS E DITOR t’s been a couple of weeks since the downtown Sylva fire. And while most of downtown is humming along nicely, the handful of businesses directly impacted by the fire continue working to recover.

The previously closed stretches of Main Street and Mill Street have been partially opened, allowing for traffic to flow through almost as if nothing ever happened. But something did happen. And behind a cloaked fence blocking off blistered storefronts, that reality is still fresh as ruined merchandise is removed and fire-wrecked buildings are gutted.

Just on the functional side of the fence sits Hookers Fly Shop. The fishing store was spared the fate of its next-door neighbors, but can still feel the impact of the Aug. 21 fire.

“I don’t see as much foot traffic with two of the big businesses, Black Rock and Motion Makers, being closed,” said Jason Cole, standing behind the counter at the fly shop.

Blackrock Outdoor Co. and Motion Makers bike shop remain shrouded behind the black fence, along with Trevalino’s, the yet-to-open restaurant, where the fire is thought to have started, perhaps in an air handler.

Both the outdoors store and bike shop provided spill-over customers for the fly shop.

“They might need something hiking and might come for a fly or something,” Cole said. “We’d see people bring a bike to drop off and then walk over here.”

While Motion Makers has relocated, Blackrock will remain closed for a while.

The outdoors store hopes to reopen the main floor within 10 weeks, but will work through the winter months to restore the rest of the property.

Around the backside of the block, on Mill Street, is another covered fence. The businesses behind it — Southern Signs, a

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PAST VIOLATIONS This year wasn’t the first that Osborne Farms has had an issue with manure. In early 2013, DACS inspection revealed a similar situation in which cows were lying in manure accumulated in the staging area outside the milking parlor.

“They have to scrape it on a regular basis.

They had not done as they should have and there was some accumulation. We did note that,” said Jim Melvin, inspector with DACS.

“Our inspector did note that there was a cow or some cows that were actually lying in that condition.”

However, the farm quickly complied with the required maintenance and fixed the problem within the required 30 days. That was the only violation noted in records going back to 2007, and it did not result in milk contamination, Melvin said.

Going forward, Wyatt has no ill wishes toward the farm. She doesn’t work there anymore — a job change and school transfer have her living in Whittier now — but she’s glad to know that the cows she got to know over the summer are enjoying a better standard of living.

“I want people to see that it’s not PETA trying to make a name for themselves or about PETA at all,” Wyatt said. “In all actuality it’s just me and nobody heard me. I’m not a dairy farmer but I’ve been around this forever, and I’ve never seen the things that I saw.”

The Osborne family did not return a call requesting comment.

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Rooted in history, growing into the future Dillsboro’s Front Street of yesteryear; date unknown.

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BY J EREMY MORRISON N EWS E DITOR illsboro sits at the crossroads of U.S. 441 and N.C. 23. Nestled between the past and future, it is a town that continues to evolve.

“I think it’s just a classic, old American town. Laid-back,” said Jim Hartbarger, sitting in the parlor of the Jarrett House.

This year marks the town’s 125th anniversary. Residents are celebrating Dillsboro’s past, but are also looking towards its future — whatever that might be.

“I see it blooming and growing,” said Jean Hartbarger, Jim’s wife, enjoying a pleasant afternoon at the Jarrett House’s crossroads haunt.

“We’ve got a lot of cars coming through this intersection everyday,” Jim said, referencing the steady traffic turning off 441 onto Dillsboro’s main strip.

The Hartbargers have been in Dillsboro a long time. For the past 40 years they have welcomed boarders and diners into the Jarrett House for some Southern hospitality.

During that time, the couple has watched the town change. They’ve seen the good times.

And they’ve watched the bottom fall out.

But now, now seems to be a getting-better time. A time of hope and of optimism. A time defined by the common mission of pursuing better days.

“You can’t capture the intangible thing that‘s going on right now,” said Jim. “The people, we’re a team.”

“There’s this spirit of everyone working 8 together,” Jean said.

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ple came to Dillsboro to ride Thomas the Train,” Gates said. “The year Thomas left I bet we didn’t average $800 a day.”

“It was easy to get down,” recalled Jean Hartbarger.

The departure of the train rattled the town, leaving it shaken and dazed. Recovery still remains on the horizon, hoped for but not yet realized.

“It used to be a lot busier. It was busier when the train was here,” said Lisa Potts, owner of Nancy Tutt’s Christmas Shop and head of the Dillsboro Merchant Association.

Losing the train was a big hit. It took a while for people to catch their breath. But eventually everyone began to search for the way forward.

Dillsboro merchants began meeting, bouncing ideas and strategies off one another. They would gather at the Jarrett House.

Crowds at these meetings ranged from 15 to 50 people.

“Some of them were heated,” recalled Jim Hartbarger.

But the meetings were also productive.

They generated a renewed energy and that all-important spirit of hope.

Losing the train hurt. So did the recession. It still does, in fact. But the Dillsboro community has parlayed that pain into a bond that might well be strong enough to carry them forward.

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While the August heat warms the streets, it’s comfortably cool inside the Christmas Shop on downtown Dillsboro’s Haywood Road. Carols spill from the store’s speakers, lingering for a moment before floating out the front door to sun themselves on the porch.

Covering the shop’s walls are ornaments of every stripe. There are ornaments that look like angels, Elvis and Homer Simpson. Ones that resemble peacocks or a cobra. Tiny, Christmas tree-bound guitars: Fenders, Rickenbackers and one that looks like Paul McCartney’s Hofner bass. There’s ornaments celebrating the Walkman, roller skates, mermaids and pretty much everything else.

Near the door, a stuffed snowman greets customers. Not as many perhaps as when the train was in town, but on the Friday before Labor Day a steady stream of customers is cruising through the store.

Potts is encouraged. She’s optimistic not just about her business, but also about Dillsboro’s future.

“We have high hopes,” Potts said, taking a break from helping a customer.

That’s a common sentiment among people in Dillsboro. They’re collectively plugged into the town’s energy. They’re excited about the future.

“Everybody got enthused again,” said Jim Hartbarger.

“It’s refreshing,” agreed Jim. And why not? Dillsboro’s got a lot going for People are pulling for the town. The it. There’s the thriving arts community, the potential is palpable. stunning natural environment and laidback “We’re going to get it done,” Jim smiled. mountain charm. There’s the nearby green “We’re bringing this town back. We’ve got energy park, the Southern Appalachian enough people with the resolve to do it.”

Women’s Museum at the Monteith Homestead and a good chance a brewery is heading to HE CHOO CHOO BLUES town. Plus the train has started making some runs to the town from Bryson City.

For two decades the Great Smoky Dillsboro has also developed a relationMountain Railroad operated out of ship with Western Carolina Dillsboro. It became the University in Cullowhee. town’s bread and butter, Faculty and students are dropping a dependable working with the town to customer base at its assist in efforts to promote doorstep.

Dillsboro and put it on a The train largely path to solid footing. defined the landscape of “That’s wonderful,” the Dillsboro. said Jean Hartbarger, who “The biggest change also formerly served as came when the train came Dillsboro’s mayor. “I think here,” explained Jim, “and that’s one of the catalysts the other biggest thing, that kind of brought the that we’re still recovering town together.” from, is when the train The university has left.” assisted in event planning The train was a big deal, and promotion. It has prowhat Dillsboro Town Board duced brochures, maps and member David Gates calls an app. the town’s “ace in the hole.”

In addition to helping “When the train left This photo shows an 1894 flood in the fledgling town of Dillsboro. Contributed photo the town, the partnership is Dillsboro it just killed it,” also beneficial to students. he said.

“This is a reciprocal relationship,” said Dr. “Five or six years ago, when the recession The train pulled out of town — moving operations to Bryson City — around the same hit everybody, a lot of people were hanging Betty Farmer, a communications professor at time the recession hit. It was a double-wham- on. Now there’s a refreshing attitude of WCU, who has taken a lead role in the univerbringing this town back,” said Jim sity’s work with Dillsboro. my that leaves Dillsboro reeling still.

Dillsboro is also home to outdoor riches. The Gates used to own Bradley’s General Store Hartbarger. “If the train did anything it on Front Street opposite the train depot — brought this town together. We had to look town sits along the Tuckasegee River, where a well-positioned for the visitors flowing to and each other in the eye and say, ‘Okay, what few years ago Duke Energy demolished a hydrofrom the station — and recalls floods of foot are we going to do?’ It brought us together in electric dam as part of its relicensing agreement. a way that we saw the value of the town and traffic and $4,000-days.

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The town of Dillsboro, established in 1889, was named after William Allen Dills, a Confederate veteran who was born nearby. The town is located on the site of Dills’ farm.

Prior to the town’s establishment, the area was beginning to grow due to the railroad and tourism. Around the turn of the century the town boasted more than 700 residents.

In the 20th century, the railroad helped shape Dillsboro’s evolution.

Passenger trains traveled daily through the town, enroute to and from Asheville and Murphy. Freight headed for Franklin was also taken through the town.

With its cool summer temperature, Dillsboro became a tourist destination early on. It has long attracted those seeking the peace and comfort found in the mountains.

More recently, the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad operated out of Dillsboro. For two decades the train served as the Dillsboro’s 125th town’s main anniversary celebration driver. Its will be held 10 a.m. to 4 presence p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6. assured that crowds of customers would routinely stroll the town’s streets and frequent their stores.

When the train moved to Bryson City and the national economy soured, Dillsboro struggled to find its footing.

Buoyed by its long-vibrant arts community, the town is now working to forge its path into the future.

But, on Sept. 6, Dillsboro’s attention will turn to its storied past. The town will celebrate its 125th anniversary with a day filled with era-specific faire, as well as the town’s current offerings.

The celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Dillsboro. There will be vendors, craft demonstrations, exhibits and historical presentations.

The Smoky Mountain Quilt Guild will be there knitting, rug hooking and quilting. The Sons of the Confederacy will camp out on Friday night before the celebration and will be in full dress on Saturday. Area choirs will perform throughout the day at Jarrett Memorial Baptist Church, and the church will serve tomato biscuits as long as they last.

The celebration will also include cakes walks, fresh lemonade and the release of A Historic Guide to Dillsboro, a book produced by Western Carolina University students.

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illsboro’s relationship with Western Carolina University began in 2009, after the economic downturn and as the town struggled to regroup.

“When Dillsboro leaders thought they could use assistance because they had really come on hard times,” recalled Dr. Betty Farmer, a communications professor at WCU. Jean Hartbarger was mayor of Dillsboro at the time the town hooked up with WCU. She describes the university as the “catalyst” that helped spark the current energy that is propelling the town forward.

“They help in so many ways,” Hartbarger said.

Farmer has heard similar sentiments from Dillsboro merchants and residents when working with the town.

“As some of the people said, ‘Western Carolina gave us hope,’” Farmer said.

The university — both faculty and students — has worked with Dillsboro on a variety of levels. WCU has helped the town create maps and brochures. It has assisted in planning and promoting events.

Annie Burrell, of Rabbit Creek Pottery, won a 2014 business contest Communication and public relations stusponsored by WCU and SCC. Donated photo dents have provided social media training sessions for Dillsboro merchants. Teachers in that department helped launch the Dillsboro n’t that nervous,” Burrell said. “And I took fit the Appalachian Women’s Museum, which some pottery with me, so it was like having is currently working to restore the Monteith Dish, the town’s e-newsletter.

Farmstead in Dillsboro. The historic farmFor the past three years, the town’s Lights some friends.”

Burrell’s business was already up and run- house will eventually house the museum cele& Luminaries event featured a WCU evening.

The event attracted throngs of students and ning in Dillsboro when she entered the busi- brating Appalachian women.

“It will tell the story of all the Appalachian staff from Cullowhee. In 2012, Dillsboro ness contest. She said the town appealed to merchants reported that sales doubled from her because of its strong arts scene, and that women that made this area what is, and that the previous year, in 2013 they reportedly she’s glad to be around to be part of the ener- includes Cherokee and African-American women.” had their biggest day since the financial gy crackling through town.

“I feel like it’s going to make a comeback,” “We said ‘we want to do this for you downturn. because you’ll be able to promote the area in The university also developed an app for Burrell said. the future,” Cook explained of the decision to the town to help connect donate the book proceeds to the museum. customers to the merThrough all of these projects with WCU, chants. Students and facthe town is growing stronger. Dillsboro is also ulty from the Computer A Guide to Historic Dillsboro will be released at 10 a.m. learning ways to continue moving forward Information Systems proSept.

6 during the town’s 125th anniversary celebration. The book through such work. That’s the point of the gram designed it and is born from Dillsboro’s partnership with Western Carolina partnership. communication and pubUniversity and was written by university students.

“The role of the university is not to come lic relations students Authors Tyler Cook, Michael Lovett and Susan Shelton, who in and do things for the town, but for us to helped promote it. worked with WCU professor Dr. Betty Farmer, will be on hand dur- teach the town to do things for themselves,” “It seemed like coming the 125th celebration as their work is released.

Farmer said. ing up with an app to “We look forward to share our stories with the Dillsboro comThe role of the university is not only to make it easier for prospecmunity,” said Cook. assist, but also to inspire. The partnership tive customers to find The book will also be sold in local stores and online. Proceeds aims to instill, as Farmer says, hope. Such businesses there was a go to support the Appalachian Women’s Museum. hope can only be realized through working way to help,” said Dan together with the community over time.

Clapper, a Computer Another project stemming from “The coolest piece, I think, is this dynamic Information System associate professor. “The Dillsboro merchants have been very excited Dillsboro’s partnership with WCU is a new that comes in investing time and energy into book. A Guide to Historic Dillsboro will be a community,” said Lane Perry, WCU’s about it.”

In conjunction with Southwestern introduced during the town’s Sept. 6 celebra- Center for Service Learning director. “You can generate hope, hope they sometimes Community College’s Small Business Center, tion of its 125th anniversary.

The book relays Dillsboro’s history, pro- can’t see themselves.”

WCU’s Small Business and Technology In addition to benefitting the town of Development Center hosted a business con- files local artists, features current businesses test this year. Applicants interested in pursu- and details the town’s events. It was produced Dillsboro, the WCU partnership also benefits ing a business in Dillsboro completed course by public relations and communications stu- students. It provides them with valuable work at SCC and competed for $5,000 to put dents Tyler Cook, Michael Lovett and Susan experience and allows them to participate in Shelton, along with Dr. Farmer. the realization of a town’s aspirations. toward their endeavors.

“Everybody that has read it has loved it,” “Students get real world experience.

The contest winner, Annie Burrell, operates Rabbit Creek Pottery with her sister. She said Cook. “They feel like it is something that Which also translates into portfolio material, will promote Dillsboro for years to come.” and translates into jobs,” said Farmer. “This can recall presenting her pitch.

The profits from the book will go to bene- is a reciprocal relationship.”

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Currently, Heinzelmannchen is located in Sylva. But owners Dieter Kuhn and Sheryl As a result, new access points up and down the Rudd are looking to expand and have zeroed in on Dillsboro. Fittingly, the new brewery river have seen an increase in use.

“The removal of the Dillsboro dam has will be located at the train depot.

“Dillsboro just seems a great fit,” said really just opened the way for a whole chain of events and turned the Tuckasegee into a Rudd. “And Dillsboro needs an anchor.”

“We can be that, we can do that,” Kuhn destination river,” said Mark Singleton, executive director of American Whitewater. said.

Kuhn and Rudd also feel their brew“Now what does that do for the town of Dillsboro? Not much. The town of Dillsboro ery will fill a niche in Dillsboro. They hasn’t figured out how to make that work for envision their establishment providing a place to hang out, them.” to sip a beer and There has been relax. talk of possibly “They have turning the great restaurants, opened area of The Dillsboro art community is the primary but they don’t have river into a white- driver of the town’s economy. For more on the a place to hang water park, con- growing, thriving arts scene, see page 24. out,” said Rudd. sisting of features Potts agrees. There have been many catering to kayakers. A member of the U.S. National Whitewater Team recently pushed occasions where she would have liked to point people to the bar. the concept with the town board.

“For years I’ve had people say ‘where do “I think it’s the kind of thing the county could really benefit from,” Singleton said, I go get a beer,’ especially the husbands,” explaining that such a park could prove a Potts said. “That’d be awesome.”

The chance of getting a brewery in draw for the area.

Perhaps the biggest buzz in Dillsboro Dillsboro is exciting. As are the fruits being right now is the prospects of harvested from the town’s relationship with Heinzelmannchen Brewery coming to WCU, and the general air and energy of town. When speaking about the brewery, hope that floats through its streets as it folks use phrases like “magic bullet” and strives towards a rebound.

It feels like an exciting time in “gamechanger.”

“I would love to see them come. I think Dillsboro’s history. A good time to look to the impact would be growth,” said Gates. the town’s future.

“I’m optimistic,” Potts said. “I think “If that came it’d change the whole town, there’s a lot of things in place.” it’d be really great.”

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The Jarret House recently underwent renovations. Donated photo

The institution on the corner he Jarrett House has stood in Dillsboro since 1884. Since before Dillsboro was Dillsboro.

The grand Victorian house has served generations of visitors to the town. It offers them a place to sleep and food to eat. In the finest of style, of course.

And while the historic structure retains the distinction of a bygone era, it has also undergone some significant changes over the course of the past year.

Beginning last fall — with the property under new ownership — the Jarrett House underwent renovations. The inside was ushered into a brighter, more airy existence. The downstairs was remodeled, more light was let in. Wallpaper from the 1970s in the bedrooms was replaced with a fresh coat of paint. There are plans for a lounge area for hosting live music.

People seem to like the changes so far.

“The comment is, ‘it’s brighter, it opens it up, it’s beautiful,’” said Jim Hartbarger, who previously owned and operated the Jarrett with his wife, Jean.

The Hartbargers still own a stake in the Jarrett House. They also still help tend to the operations — something that has helped some longtime customers embrace the changes.

“We have had guests come in, especially early on, and said ‘this is not the same,’” explained Natalie Thomas, manager of the Jarrett. “But then they are pleasantly surprised when Jim and Jean pop out.”

For the past four decades the Hartbargers have greeted visitors to the Jarrett House.

Jim can still remember the day he decided to buy the place.

“We sat right out there on the porch,” he pointed outside the front door.

Jim used to be a basketball coach. In the 1970s he coached for Western Carolina University.

“I use to bring my basketball team out to eat every Sunday,” Jim said.

One Sunday when his team was at the Jarrett House, the then-owner approached his table.

“Sitting right over there,” Jim said, pointing to a dining area.

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and that he wanted the Hartbargers to run the place. Jim replied that he had no experience in the restaurant or hospitality fields.

“He said that doesn’t make any difference, you and your wife are the right people for this,” Jim recalled.

It was an odd prospect. One that rolled around in Jim’s head for the evening. He awoke early Sunday morning with a feeling.

He went directly to the Jarrett House and encountered the owner on the porch, retrieving the morning’s newspaper.

“We shook hands and I bought it that morning,” Jim said.

After many years, the Hartbargers decided to sell the Jarrett. Again, it was sold on a feeling. Sold to a man the morning after his inquiry.

“The right place at the right time and the right man came in,” Jim said. “Again, it was a matter of a man walking into our lives. He said, ‘I’ll be back in touch with you.’ I didn’t think anything about it. The next morning he called at 10 a.m. and said, ‘let’s talk,’ and we sat right in here.”

The new owner, Constantine Roumel, is from Greece. The entrepreneur, who also owns Nantahala Village in Bryson City, works out of Atlanta.

“One of the reasons he loved this is it reminded him of home,” said Thomas. “He comes from the island of Crete.”

Out on the front porch of the Jarrett House, a trio of men sit and relax in the afternoon sun and enjoy the rhythm of their rocking chairs.

They’re also enjoying the renovations.

“I think it’s nice, it opens it up,” said Rodney Bedenbaugh, a visitor from South Carolina.

The Hartbargers like the recent changes as well. They like the concept of “keep the old, add the new.” And they like that the Jarrett House will continue to welcome guests and nurture a reputation for oldworld Western North Carolina hospitality.

It’s a reputation that was verified for the Hartbargers as they visited the Grand Canyon.

“I was standing at the rim,” Jim recalled.

“This guy walked up. I turned around, did a second-take, he had a Jarrett House hat on. I said, ‘Where’s the Jarrett House?’ He went on the describe it in great detail.”

Upon returning home, the Hartbargers sent the man a Jarrett House shirt to complement his hat.

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After winning a nationwide voting contest to land a $50,000 prize, Haywood Pathways Center is looking for volunteers to pitch in on a three-day work project Sept. 25-27 to make its prison renovation project a reality. TV personality Ty Pennington will be there Sept. 25, lending his enthusiasm and expertise as part of Haywood Pathways’ contest winnings.

“You are doing incredible things in your community, and we’re so honored to be a part of it,” Pennington said in a video. “We can’t wait to see how this impacts your community for years to come.”

It will cost about $300,000 to turn the defunct state prison in Hazelwood into a homeless shelter, soup kitchen and halfway house, so the contest winnings take care of a good chunk of that. Last week, a gala organized by Haywood Helps raised tens of thousands more towards the cause — the exact numbers are still being crunched.

Nick Honerkamp, director of the homeless shelter, expects that the work weekend will draw more than 1,000 people and “all kinds of media.”

“It will be wild,” Honerkamp said.

The more hands that help, the better chance Haywood Pathways will have of meeting its Nov. 1 opening goal.

To volunteer, sign up at www.haywoodpathwayscenter.org/volunteer.

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The meeting will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the superior courtroom. The focus of the meeting will be the North Carolina state budget, education and teacher pay.

The meeting is open to the public. All school personnel and retired school personnel are especially encouraged to attend. This event is being organized by retired school personnel in Swain County.

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A new charter school planning to open in Haywood County is holding a series of information sessions in the coming months.

Shining Rock Classical Academy: A Challenge Foundation Academy plans to open for the 2015 school year offering kindergarten through 6th grade initially, with the intent of growing to a K-12 charter school. Members of the charter’s board will host informational meetings from September through November. The meetings will begin at 6 p.m. on the first and third Thursdays of the month from at the Old Armory in Waynesville. www.shiningrockclassicalacademy.com or bbutler@srca.teamcfa.org.

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Ashley Welch, a Franklin Republican running for district attorney, rides in the Canton Labor Day parade in a restored convertible volunteered by a friend. Becky Johnson photo

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BY B ECKY JOHNSON STAFF WRITER Few put as much thought into their to-go morning coffee as Jim Moore.

Most of us grab whatever’s on the way, whatever’s cheapest, or whatever brew we like the best.

But in the eight-week countdown to Election Day, nothing’s that simple anymore for Moore.

“I try to get my coffee everywhere so no one misses me for too long and wonders why I haven’t been in lately,” Moore said. Holding up his still steaming cup, Moore explained his pick that morning had been Duvall’s diner in Waynesville, where a group of Friday regulars are known to loaf over breakfast, giving him the chance to shake a few hands.

Meanwhile, Ashley Welch is a creature of habit. Breakfast at the same spot each morning. A Diet Pepsi at the same gas station when traveling between counties. But now, her rapport with the cashiers over the years has come full circle.

“There will be someone in line behind me and they say ‘Hey guys, you need to vote for her.’ They even put my cards out and use my pens,” Welch said.

The race between Welch and Moore for district attorney is shaping up to be one of the most-watched and hardest-fought races of the election season. And they have the campaign schedule to prove it.

Several times a week, they crisscross the 12

seven mountain counties in a never-ending boards at the post office, checking flyers peoquest to see and be seen. ple have posted.

“It is an insane schedule. You really find “It snowballs to where there is literally out what you are made of. It feels like to me I something you could do every day and every am running a marathon,” Welch said. night, and most of the time multiple events,” It’s a daunting district for campaigning. Moore said.

It’s so spread out, it takes a full day of driving Moore has been in campaign mode for to make a circuit through all seven counties. nearly two years, having announced publicly Throw in side-trips to a far-flung corner or his intentions to run for DA in 2012. two, and it’s a sun-up to “It is going to a lot of sun-down endeavor to events and meeting a reach voters. lot of people and “I am actually the frankly with a full-time District Attorney Mike Bonfoey is model for the Energizer job it is hard to get to retiring after 10 years as the top bunny. I have a little slot that number of people. prosecutor for the seven western in my back for batterSo that’s why I started counties, leaving the race wide open ies,” Moore joked. early, to be able to get for a successor. Two assistant district When the two were to that and still do my attorneys who work under Bonfoey are hunting for dates to job,” Moore said. “It is running: Ashley Welch, a Republican appear at a candidate two full-time jobs.” from Franklin, and Jim Moore, a forum together, the Despite the laborDemocrat from Waynesville. pickings were slim. So intensive campaign, they had to turn to a both candidates say Sunday, the only day they take a break from their day jobs as assistant district attorneys campaigning — for now. still come first, and they aren’t shirking their “Sunday afternoon was the only day she work, although it is often sandwiched and I both take off and weren’t already between morning meet-and-greets, mid-day booked,” Moore said. It will now go down in lunches and evening engagements. local history as the first candidate forum “I am confident that neither she nor I have hosted on a Sunday. changed our schedules for trial because of our Welch and Moore aren’t only up against the running for office,” Moore said. geographic challenge of a sprawling district.

“When we are campaigning crime doesn’t “The majority of people don’t have a rea- stop,” Welch said. “I am still on call 24 hours son to be in the courthouse, so for most peo- a day. I have actually had to step out of cample district attorneys aren’t on their radar,” paign events in the evening to field phone Moore said. “Unless you have an opportunity calls, and they aren’t calling about little stuff. to go out and explain what a district attorney It’s homicides, rapes, arson … things of that is, a lot of people don’t understand why it’s nature. That has not stopped.” important.”

It means every campaign event she comMoore makes a habit of scanning bulletin mits to comes with a caveat.

About the race

“There is always a chance I have to back out of some campaign event because I have to go respond to a crime scene,” Welch said.

Moore likewise said the call of duty has pulled him off the campaign trail.

“It happened this week. I had planned to be at Hands Across the Borders, a three-state check point,” Moore said.

But a loaded court docket in Haywood County district court kept him tied up until well after 5 p.m. processing cases.

“I could have said, ‘Let’s continue this one, let’s continue that one’ to get out of there, but I didn’t,” Moore said, adding that Welch had been able to make the event.

So far, the two have kept the race friendly, at least as far as races go. They are both in similar assistant prosecutor roles these days, which is running point on the major crimes and big cases throughout the seven western counties.

“A lot of the big trials in the past couple years specifically she and I did together,” Moore said.

The district attorney has 11 assistant prosecutors and gets to pick their own team. When asked whether they would let the other stay on if they won, both were hesitant to say. Moore said with eight weeks still to go in the election, it’s hard to say what turns it might take. And, the losing candidate may not want to stay on board, even if it was offered, Moore said.

Welch said it was too soon to start making promises about who would serve on her assistant prosecutor team. She’s fielded numerous propositions from attorneys asking for a job if she won, and said those decisions will all come later.

“That kind of puts the cart before the horse,” Welch said.

Since they work in the same field — encountering the same peers in the court room, law enforcement circles and the legal community — they try to leave their campaigns at the door. They say they don’t want politics to be a distraction for their own coworkers or make anyone they work with feel awkward.

“When we are in the courtroom we aren’t campaigning. We are doing our job,” Moore said.

A RARE SITUATION

It’s unique — rare even — for two assistant prosecutors to be pitted against each other in a contested district attorney’s race.

Usually, the district attorney is running for reelection himself or has a hand-picked protégé coming along behind him.

Should another assistant prosecutor emerge from the ranks to run, they would promptly be shown the door.

In this race, however, District Attorney Mike Bonfoey isn’t running himself and isn’t picking sides, at least not publicly.

Bonfoey said he hasn’t let Welch or Moore slide with a lighter load.

“Their campaigns aren’t interfering with their work,” Bonfoey said.

Bonfoey can sympathize, however, having been in their shoes once.

“When you have an election and a fulltime job, it’s like two full-time jobs. It is tough going to work all day and then going out cam-

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The Canton Labor Day parade Monday was chock full of political candidates of all persuasions — the kind riding on tractors, on horses, in restored cars, and on floats. Jim Moore, a Waynesville Democrat running for district attorney, opted to walk the route to better work the crowds on foot.

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Balancing their real job with campaigning isn’t the only challenge Moore and Welch face. Running for office while in a high-profile job — one where you’re rendering decisions in emotional cases where lives are at stake — takes a strong constitution.

“People are going to try to put pressure on you to make a decision because you are running for office. You have to be able to withstand the pressure of it,” Welch said. “You have to have the strength to be able to separate it. You have to know when you go to work in the morning you are there to do your job.”

Nonetheless, the questions are there, like white noise always in the background. If you make a plea deal, will you look soft on crime?

If you take a case to trial to look tough, what if the gamble fails and the criminal gets off?

Do you dismiss a case for fear it will bomb and make you look bad?

“I still make the same calls I would make if I wasn’t running for office,” Moore said. “I make no decision based on politics. Never have and never will. Those have to be completely separate and distinct things.”

Welch said those are issues a prosecutor faces regardless of being on the campaign trail.

“I have never looked at a decision and thought ‘Boy, how is this going to look?’ I always make the best decision I can make at the time for a case,” Welch said. “At the end of the day I have to be able to sleep with the decision I make.”

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paigning at night,” said Bonfoey, recalling a contested D.A.’s race he had in 2006.

It’s a particularly bad time for the two heavy-hitters in the prosecutors’ office to be pre-occupied. There are 15 murder cases pending in the seven western counties at the moment.

That’s more murders on the docket than anyone in the legal system can remember in recent history.

It’s not because there’s a backlog, per se.

It’s due more to a high number of murders committed in the past three years.

As his two best prosecutors, the murder cases would typically fall to Welch and Moore, either as the lead prosecutor or in an assistant’s role.

But none have come to trial this year, and won’t for the next two months. That apparently wasn’t an attempt to keep Moore’s or Welch’s caseload light, however. Three murder cases had tentatively been planned for trial this year, but all were delayed for other

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A Celebration of Women in Methodism will begin at the World Methodist Museum at 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at the World Methodist Museum in Lake Junaluska.

The center of the celebration will be the unveiling of a painting of the first ordained woman in the denomination that comprises the current United Methodists. The event will highlight a number of women in the many families of Methodism, including but not limited to AME Zion, Nazarene, United Methodist and others.

Speakers for the brief ceremony include Bishop Ivan Abrahams, General Secretary of the World Methodist Council; Bishop Charlene Kammerer who has done much international mission work while serving the WNCC and Virginia Conferences; and the Rev. Karen Greenwaldt, General Secretary (chief executive) of the General Board of Discipleship. Also participating in the program will be Yvette Richards, President of the National United Methodist Women (UMW) and Tonya Lanier, President of the Western North Carolina Conference UMW. Special music is being arranged by vocalist Susan Gaddy.

Refreshments will be served in the museum library.

Clay Michael Powers of Cataula, Georgia was the artist of the painting. The Rev. Christopher Shoemaker from Wadley, Ga., the principal scholar on Davisson’s life

and ordination, did extensive research on this project.

Before being added to Lake Junaluska to add to the collection at the World Methodist Museum, Rev. Davisson’s life was celebrated and the painting shown at a special event in Rensselaer, Indiana on the 148th anniversary of her ordination. A marker concreted the Methodist historic cluster site and a clergy medallion was added to her grave there.

The museum is a ministry of the World Methodist Council which includes 80 denominations of Methodism in more than 130 countries, and is open Tuesday through Saturday.

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College Night slated for Sept. 8 Area high school students and residents will have a chance to talk with college representatives from over 40 southeastern universities, colleges, and trade schools at the 2014 College Night from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8. The program will be held on the Haywood Community College campus in the lower level of Student Services.

Prospective students and college transfer students will have the opportunity to obtain valuable information and talk firsthand with college personnel. Information available at the event could aid students in

making their choice of which college or university to attend.

All juniors and seniors in Haywood County, including private and home-school students are welcome to attend. High school teachers and counselors are also encouraged to attend. For more information about College Night, call 828.627.4679.

Davis, Hipps face off in Franklin forum The League of Women Voters of Macon County will host a candidate forum for Sen. Jim Davis, R-Franklin, and Jane Hipps, DWaynesville, at noon Thursday, Sept. 11.

Hipps is challenging Davis for the NC Senate District 50 seat. The forum will be held in the First Presbyterian Church’s Tartan Hall in Franklin. The public is invited and attendees will have an opportunity to question and speak with candidates. The LWV is a non-partisan organization.

Macon meeting addresses care needs Western North Carolina residents will have an opportunity to learn about receiving help for mental health concerns, intellectual or developmental disabilities or substance-use needs during a informational session in Franklin.

Smoky Mountain LME/MCO, the public agency that manages Medicaid, state and local funds for such services for residents of Western North Carolina, is hosting the informational session from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 10. The session will be held at the Macon County Department of Social Services, 1832 Lakeside Drive, in Franklin.

The forum will provide information on how to access services for yourself or a family member, include information about emotional health for seniors and healthy parenting techniques and offer an opportunity to meet Smoky staff and ask questions about the center and local services for mental health, substance use and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

“Anyone living in Macon County, or in a surrounding county, with questions about mental health, intellectual and developmental disabilities and substance abuse services, whether for themselves, a family member or loved one, is encouraged to attend this free event,” said Smoky Chief Operating Officer Christina Carter.

Smoky manages mental health, intellectual and developmental disability and substance abuse services in Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Buncombe, Caldwell, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Henderson, Jackson, Macon, Madison, McDowell, Mitchell, Polk, Rutherford, Swain, Transylvania, Watauga, Wilkes and Yancey counties. Access to services is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week by calling 800.849.6127. www.smokymountaincenter.com.

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BY GARRET WOODWARD STAFF WRITER he Canton Town Board has recently made changes to their alcohol ordinances, allowing for the option of public consumption at events.

“As an elected official and Christian, I understand this is a divisive issue,” Alderman Zeb Smathers said. “After hearing from both sides and studying the issue, I voted to allow Canton the opportunity to fully compete with our sister cities as it concerns attracting events.”

In August, the board voted for the change 3 to 1. Alderwoman Carole Edwards voted against the measure.

“The board is committed to addressing the most common public concerns such as underage drinking and public intoxication during the next step in the process, which is the development of a new special event policy,” wrote Town Manager Seth HendlerVoss in an email. “The amendment is simply an accommodation for events that include responsible beer sales, which has become more common in the region given our rise in the craft beer industry. The option for selling alcohol at events will not be available to just anyone for any event. The stringent requirements involved will weed out most inexperienced event planners and organizations.”

The debate arose when the board brought the issue to the forefront during their public hearing meeting in July. The old ordinance prohibited the consumption of alcohol on town property and in the town right-of-way. The board wanted to see if allowing alcohol consumption and possession on town property could be a viable option in hosting and attracting festivals and larger events in Canton.

“The residents who voiced opposition were organized and well spoken. The discourse was civil and demonstrated how good people can disagree yet still be in a community together,” Hendler-Voss explained. “The experience of other municipalities with similar policies shows that there are many positive aspects to this amendment, but at the end of the day it’s a community choice and there’s no escaping the concerns of some people for which alcohol is a very sensitive and personal subject.”

Of those opposed to the measure in August — which included Mayor Mike Ray — Pastor Chris Willett of the High Street Baptist Church felt that although “it wasn’t the end of the world,” Canton should find better ways to promote family-friendly events.

“It is a shame a lot of people think anything good can come from promoting more alcohol use,” Willett said this week. “They point to the money it can bring in, but there are detrimental effects of alcohol in the community, which far outweigh the money that could be made.”

With the changes in ordinances approved, the board now has the power to vote, on a case-by-case basis, whether to allow alcohol to be served at certain events.

“At present time, no events that serve alcohol are planned,” Smathers said. “And when we are presented with such an event, safety as well as what type of attention it brings to Canton will be my first priorities.”

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Town pride muddies selection of new Haywood tourism logo

BY B ECKY JOHNSON STAFF WRITER n a never-ending quest to lure tourists to Haywood County, the county tourism agency has once again changed the logo and slogan that will appear in its marketing and advertising materials.

The new logo and slogan is meant to convey the Appalachian culture and heritage that sets Haywood County apart as a tourist destination.

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Accompanied by the tagline “Authentic Appalachian, Pure and Simple,” it caters to a growing desire among today’s tourist to escape into an idyllic landscape and explore the vestiges of an authentic culture. “‘Pure and simple,’ I like the connotation,” said Mike Graham, a tourism board member and owner of Jukebox Junction restaurant in Bethel. “No hustle-bustle, laidback, friendly and easy going — that is basically what we sell here in Haywood County.”

But settling on a new logo wasn’t without

logo, with no other place names mentioned.

But several board members — the majority in fact — wanted the names of Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Lake Junaluska, Canton and Clyde all included as well. A vigorous discussion broke out during a meeting of the tourism board last week on whether the town names should be part of the logo.

“This is a huge, huge, huge decision for us. This may not be the time for us to make the motion saying ‘This is it.’ This is a work in progress,” cautioned Beth Brown, a

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Haywood County tourism board members have chosen a new logo and slogan, shown here as a black-and-white mock-up that will be refined and colored. Some board members lobbied to include town names in the logo due to their name recognition. But others argued town names made the logo too cluttered and would be illegible. have a brand identity that captures the essence of this entire area,” said Ken Howle, a tourism board member and director of advancement with Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center.

The new logo sports a country road rambling past a barn and farm fields and then disappearing into mountain peaks, with the silhouette of stately elk in the foreground and a meandering river in the background.

debate among members of the Haywood County Tourism Development Authority.

Disagreement didn’t revolve around the nuts-and-bolts of the logo or slogan itself, however.

Instead, the biggest sticking point was whether the names of each town in the county should be inscribed on the logo.

The initial mock-up boldly proclaimed “Haywood County” across the face of the

tourism board member and owner of a photography business in Maggie Valley.

But Ken Stahl, chair of the tourism board and a retired major hotelier in the county, was determined to arrive at a logo by the end of the meeting.

“We need to do the best job we can today selecting a logo. It may take several votes to get there,” Stahl said.

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The search for a new logo by the Haywood County Tourism Development Authority had a twinge of déjà vu to it.

That’s because the old logo being scrapped isn’t all that old. It came out just two years ago alongside a new marketing campaign aimed at branding Haywood County as an authentic Appalachian destination.

It sported intertwining icons of Appalachian culture paired with the tagline “Homegrown in Haywood.” An apple, dulcimer, bottle, fish, painter’s pallet and quilting needle represented agriculture, music, craft food and beverages, outdoors, arts and crafts.

The Homegrown in Haywood campaign marked a major branding shift. The tourism pitch during the previous two decades used the mountains as its crutch: come to Haywood County because it’s in the Smokies.

The slogans “Gateway to the Smokies” and later “Where

the Sun Rises on the Smokies” reigned during the 1990s and 2000s. But those slogans did little to set Haywood apart from any other mountain community.

“The Smokies is very generic. It is all over the place. It is going to be hard to own the Smokies,” said Jeff Goss, the owner of the Goss Agency, which has the marketing contract for the Haywood tourism authority.

The tourism authority undertook a major analysis to arrive at Haywood’s distinct drawing card.

“It is important in tourism marketing to have a unique

piecemeal votes on what wording should be in the logo.

“Can we take a vote over whether you want the ‘North Carolina Smokies’ to be in the logo? Please raise your hand,” Stahl said.

A majority of hands went up.

“All those in favor of ‘Haywood County’ being in the logo please raise your hand,” Stahl said.

A majority of hands went up again.

“All those who are in favor of having ‘Authentic Appalachian, Pure and Simple’ in our logo please raise your hand,” Stahl said.

Hands went up.

When Stahl got to the final kicker — who wants the names of all the towns in the logo? — a majority of hands once again went up.

Mock-ups of the logo sporting various combinations of wording were flashed on a screen as Stahl called for the votes on whether this or that phrase should make the final cut.

At the end, Stahl turned to Tourism Director Lynn Collins, who was tracking the votes, and asked for the verdict.

“Everybody wants everything,” Collins said.

But everything, of course, wouldn’t fit in the logo, at least not legibly — and not given the already busy image of mountains, trees, a river, an elk, a barn, a silo and a winding country road.

The discussion then became mildly heated as board members debated which phrases to jettison from the crowded field.

Brown questioned the process, saying it was impossible to parse out the individual parts of the logo from the whole, and then mash them back up again. But Stahl said it was the only way to settle it.

“We have to somehow come up with a logo, and this is the best way,” Stahl said.

The debate over whether to stick town names in the logo harkened back to an ageold turf battle that pitted neighboring towns against each other for their fair share of tourism dollars. Towns would feel slighted if they didn’t get their just due by a mention in the logo, some

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proposition,” Howle said. “We are fortunate that Haywood County has some unique features that are uncommon elsewhere.”

Those unique features were a rich cultural landscape and authentic experience, wrapped up as “Homegrown in Haywood.”

Two years later, that’s being replaced with “Authentic Appalachian, Pure and Simple.” The slogan may be new, but the message is the same.

“It is just packaging it differently,” said Lynn Collins, executive director of the Haywood tourism authority.

Critics of the old “Homegrown in Haywood” slogan claimed it was too hard to decipher, and the meaning of the layered icons in the logo weren’t readily apparent.

“They felt like it was somewhat fragmented,” Collins said.

Half the members on the tourism board are new within the past two years, and so it’s not unexpected that the logo would be revisited.

“Whenever you have a change in a board there will be different ideas,” Collins said.

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board members said.

The towns also have better name recognition than Haywood County, said James Carver, owner of the Maggie Valley Restaurant. No one knows what county Myrtle Beach is in, Carver argued.

But Brown said the larger goal is to move past the old identity wars and approach tourism marketing collectively.

“Haywood County is about marketing to the whole, not just to the individual communities,” Brown said.

But the bigger problem was a logistical one. It was a challenge to fit all five town names in the logo. The leading version listed them in a oval ring, rimming the outer edge of the logo.

Howle kept reminding the board that the logo would often run small, just a few inches at best in most ads, and the ring of town names would simply be too tiny to read.

“You just muddy the whole thing down,” Howle said.

He suggested highlighting the names of towns elsewhere in the ad.

“We can use the town names in a way other than embedded in the logo in small print,” Howle said.

The board then called on Jeff Goss, president of the advertising agency contracted to do Haywood’s tourism marketing, to step up to the podium. Goss, somewhat reluctantly, shared his opinion — namely that the tourism draw of Haywood County didn’t lay with the towns.

“The individual towns aren’t the drivers, it is the collection of all of it together,” said Goss.

Stahl then called for another vote on whether town names should appear in the logo, and only two members — Howle and Brown — voted against the ring of town names around the edge. But Howle made one last case, again suggesting the names of the towns could appear somewhere else in the ad other than the logo itself.

Mike Sorrells, a Haywood County commissioner who sits on the tourism board, suggested a compromise.

“I am just trying to get everybody on board here. What about putting the towns underneath?” Sorrells asked.

It worked. The board switched gears and agreed that the town names could be listed below the logo, rather than crammed around the edge of the image.

With a final decision in hand, Goss said he would work on colorizing the black-andwhite mock-up.

“Then we can argue about the color,” Stahl said in jest.

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Shakeup on Main Street Franklin aims for Main Street Program makeover

BY HOLLY KAYS STAFF WRITER he Franklin Main Street Program has been soaking up some criticism lately, and the issues came to a head at an Aug. 19 meeting of Franklin residents, town administrators, business owners and board members. The verdict: Shape up by January, or lose town funding.

“Let’s just put it this way. They have been put on notice that they need to get back to the four principals of what the Main Street Program is,” said Mayor Bob Scott.

Those four principals — organization, promotion, design and economic restructuring combined to result in economic development — had been abandoned in favor of disjointed beautification and event planning projects, said Scott and downtown merchants interviewed for this story.

A change in leadership was the first step toward establishing a more effective program.

The program is now without an executive director following the semi-retirement of former director Linda Schlott. Schlott will still

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work part-time to carry out special events she had already begun planning, but the town hired Tony Angel of Tony Angel Media as a consultant to help coordinate the program in the meantime.

Come January, the town will start thinking about whether to hire a new executive director or abandon its support of the Main Street Program. The program is a registered nonprofit but receives all its funding from the town, usually around $90,000.

“Absolutely we would because we want to do what’s best for the town,” Scott said when asked if the town could potentially switch its support to another organization such as Venture Local, a citizen group that promotes economic development in Franklin. “We would certainly consider all of the options.”

In the meantime, both the town and the board are looking for ways to make the current situation work. Elections to appoint a new executive committee, which will have more, defined responsibilities than it had before, were held in August. And the town invited Liz Parham, director of the N.C. Main Street Program, to come give an educational presentation about what a functional Main Street Program should be.

“It’s just bringing everyone a breath of fresh air and just going back to the basics,” said Town Manager Summer Woodard. “It’s giving it more structure, more responsibility

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Bo Bryant of Premiere Marketing is now chairing the board. She, like all members on the new board, had been serving on the Main Street Program Board before the changes started, but several seats are open after those who held them quit. Scott is hoping to see some new blood step in.

“What I would really like to see is some new people working with some of the old members of the board, because I think it would bring a new direction to the program in addition to going back to the original stated purposes of the program,” he said.

CHARTING A COURSE Board members aren’t eager to talk about the shakeup. Bryant declined to comment, and phone messages to Joyce Handley, who also sits on the town board, went unreturned.

But downtown merchants aren’t shy about saying that they like where this is going.

“I was negative about the way it was,” said Rob Gasbarro, co-owner of Outdoor 76. “Moving forward, I’m very, very positive and optimistic that things are going to be good.”

And Gasbarro, like other Main Street business owners, has some ideas about how the program’s new direction should play out.

High on the priority list, he said, should be a scope of work that encompasses much more than beautification and event planning.

“A Main Street director should be like a marketing and business development person for that community,” Gasbarro said. “They are the ambassador for that community. I would expect that person to do the same thing that a marketing director would for a big business.”

That is, develop some focused marketing campaigns, pin down a central message about why Franklin is the place to be and plan events that specifically advance that vision.

Essentially, that’s what Parham told the board in her presentation. Every decision should be a strategic step designed to benefit all four areas, never an isolated move.

Program activity could also include more than marketing, event planning and other projects that cost money. Gasbarro would

like to see the Main Street Program start leveraging its governmental resources, bringing in proposals for policies and ordinances to the town board that would benefit the town and further the program.

“We don’t have a lot of money. We’re not funded like some other towns are,” Gasbarro said. “When you don’t have money, you have to think of ways to do things without money.”

For instance, said Virginia Murphy of Silver Threads & Golden Needles, downtown merchants have long wanted to promote festivals and events with banners and signs above the street. But town ordinances have kept them from doing so. A revitalized program could take the lead on addressing those kinds of issues.

Murphy, along with other merchants on Main Street, would also like to see a Main Street Program that focuses only on Main Street, rather than the five-street coverage in place now. That’s too broad a mandate to be effective, they say.

“Main Street should be Main Street,” said Martha Holbrook of Rosebud Cottage and Mossy Rocks. “If Main Street flourishes, the rest of the area will ripple-flourish too.”

“When you strengthen the nucleus it spreads and draws people in. That’s not my opinion. That’s how it works,” Gasbarro agreed. “You can’t possibly do that by appeasing every business on an 8-mile corridor, as much as l love the businesses in Franklin no matter where they are.”

A successful Main Street program can include more than just Main Street itself, Parham said, but the scope has to be proportional to the staff and resources available.

Managing five streets with one person could be challenging.

Going forward, the town plans to take a look at those questions, evaluating what area the program should serve and how representation should be determined — whether by street, industry, time in business or a combination of all three.

“That’s a topic that will need to be addressed. However, when the Franklin Main Street Program was formed and the plan submitted to the state, it was formed with the understanding that it encompass all those districts,”

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Woodard said, adding, “I’m certain that will probably be something up for discussion.”

not a lot of action, Hollifield said, with any action coming out of them focused mainly on beautification.

“We’ve gotta pick something,” Hollifield said. “We paid for a master plan. We’ve got a logo. We’ve got branding. It’s time to start using it.”

But it’s easy to point fingers at the board, Hollifield cautioned. It’s harder to take responsibility.

“I asked them one question,” he said of his conversations with Main Street Program critics. “‘Ok, you say we need to restructure the Main Street program. Are you willing to serve on the board?’ It is amazing how many people find cracks in the sidewalk and the ceiling when I ask that question.”

Though Tony Hernandez, board member and owner of Life’s Bounty, wouldn’t say what changes the board is currently considering, he anticipates it will be good news for everyone.

“When it’s time to hit the news they’ll notify it,” he said. “There’s a lot of good changes that are getting ready to happen.”

Make no mistake — there’s been a good bit of bad blood in the Main Street Program’s history. But government leaders and downtown merchants alike are hoping to see all that melt into the past.

“We have all been through negativity, both from their perspective and the public’s perspective,” Woodard said of the board.

“The way I look at this is it’s a fresh, clean slate for everybody moving forward.”

“We want to leave the past behind,” Holbrook agreed.

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“Let’s just put it this way.

They have been put on notice that they need to get back to the four principals of what the Main Street Program is.”

— Franklin Mayor Bob Scott

“They’ve actually done more to splinter the Main Street community and make us disjointed than they have to foster it,” Murphy said.

Dissension is a big part of why five-year board member Larry Hollifield of American Computer Sales left his seat, which is still vacant.

“For it to be continually reported in the paper about how much we’re arguing, I didn’t want to be a part of that anymore,” Hollifield said.

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to our tribe and to the history of Macon County.”

The tribe and the county are continuing to talk, though, because changing the plans is expected to cost about $250,000. County Manager Derek Roland would like the tribe to help with that bill.

“We’re still in negotiations with the Eastern Band in terms of any help they’re willing to give us,” Roland said However, the project is still on track to fall within its $3.3 million budget and meet its July 2015 timeline for completion.

“We are still in the rough grading phase,” Adams said. “All the big ball fields are cut in now. The main road and parking areas are in. We have a drive that goes all the way through it now. It is not graveled, but it’s graded. We are starting on the small [youthsize] ball fields now.”

Only one part of the property, a 40-foot by 100-foot area, has yet to undergo an archeological survey. It’s possible that another gravesite could be discovered there, but unlikely.

“It was in an area where there was very, very little stuff found in the initial survey, so we feel good about not coming across anything else,” Adams said.

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BY HOLLY KAYS STAFF WRITER he Parker Meadows project is taking a slight turn after the discovery of a Cherokee gravesite launched a series of meetings and negotiations between the county and the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

“We have rotated the fields to accommodate that [gravesite] to where it is no longer on a playing surface,” said Seth Adams, director of the Parks and Recreation Department. “It is actually located in-between two fields.”

The original plans Michell Hicks had called for the area where the grave was discovered to become part of a baseball field, but when the grave was found, the Eastern Band made it clear they did not want to see their ancestor’s remains buried or moved.

“I appreciate the friendship our tribe has with Macon County leaders,” Principal Chief Michell Hicks said in an emailed statement.

“I want to thank them for their willingness to protect the cultural resources important

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to the bottom of something. Everyone at our company takes great pride in that aspect of our identity.

But last week’s cover story revealed another part of our identity that we also hold near and dear. The stories and photos on the release of the 1950s recordings by Joseph Hall of Carroll Best and The White Oak String Band (release party is at 7 p.m. on Friday, Editor Sept. 19, in Stuart Auditorium at Lake Junaluska, and it’s free) provide an entertaining and insightful glimpse into the rich musical heritage of this region.

People from here and those who have relocated to the Smoky Mountain region know that our music is unique and that it is a valued part of the region’s heritage. The mountain area’s independent spirit and isolation preserved and propagated a brand of music unlike any other. People like Carroll Best and French Kirkpatrick are part of that lineage, and their story is fascinating and important.

In all the years I spent as reporter and editor working at various newspapers, by far the most genuine publisher I worked for was Ken Wilson at The Mountaineer. Ken always emphasized that we shouldn’t just write about this region, but that we should guard its legacy and value its history. During one of our conversations he picked up a copy of The Mountaineer and ripped off its masthead, the top portion of the front page that provides the name of the newspaper and its hometown. I’m paraphrasing, but he told me “readers should be able to go through the pages of this newspaper and get a sense of place, of knowing exactly where they are and what this newspaper values.”

That’s the same identity we are trying to forge here at The Smoky Mountain News. We care about our past but also want to help bring about a better future for this region. To accomplish that, we’ll dig up dirt when needed but also tell the stories of this region’s rich history so they can be preserved. Or, as the humorist Finley Peter Dunne once said when speaking of his local newspaper, we’ll “comfort the afflicted and afflict the comfortable.”

Of course we do it differently these days. In addition to the printed edition of the newspaper, we’ve included links on our website (www.smokymountainnews.com) to Kirkpatrick playing the banjo and the entire interview by Garret K. Woodward with Kirkpatrick. We also put the liner notes to the new album online, more than 30 pages of interesting and insightful history.

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

PETA got it right at Osborne Farm To the Editor: As one who blew the whistle on Osborne Farm Inc., I can attest that PETA’s footage shows what I saw week after week: cows wading knee-deep through their own waste, which splashed onto their udders right before they were milked, and forced to eat in that manure and to lie down in that fecesfilled yard every night. The wire purportedly now keeping cows from the deepest manure was strung up as the farm’s management prepared for a state inspection. Ironically, when I put a wire up weeks earlier to try to keep cows away from the manure, manage-

rancid cottage cheese — or maybe a pair of old bowling shoes.

But mostly, she complained about her boyfriend, who was always forgetting her pet peeves, which numbered in the hundreds and mainly had to do with him. She didn’t like the way he let his eyebrows grow out too much, like shrubbery, she said. She didn’t like the way he slurped his soup. She couldn’t stand the way he ate ketchup Columnist on all his food, even scrambled eggs and pinto beans. She didn’t like his record collection — how can someone not have a single Eagles album?

One day at lunch, I made the mistake of asking her why she stayed with him if he annoyed her so much.

“Who says he annoys me?” she said, without a trace of irony in her voice, though it must have been clear that I thought she was putting me on. “That man is about as close to perfect as a man can get ... don’t get me started on men.”

I realized then that she had no idea how often she complained about him, or about anything else. It was just her way, just as it was her way to turn even the most ordinary events of the day — such as driving from campus to a restaurant, or ordering food when we got there — into excruciating ordeals.

“I’m interested in the house salad, but I

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nyone who reads The Smoky Mountain News Atigative regularly knows we emphasize in-depth, invesstories when that’s what is called for to get

ome people complain all the time, about everything. They complain about the weather, the price of gasoline, their neglectful friends, the ratio of cashews in the average can of mixed nuts. Everything is a conspiracy against them.

Road construction makes them late for work, as do you, if you are driving in front of them and dare to put on your brakes to avoid hitting a stray dog, or maybe a family crossing the street. The president’s State of the Union address is causing them to miss “American Idol,” and tonight’s episode is PIVOTAL! The rain forecast for the weekend will surely ruin their cookout, which has been planned for nearly three weeks and for which they have already bought $50 worth of steaks.

Have you seen the price of ribeyes lately? The butcher must have heard they had a cookout planned.

I have come to believe that this is more of a worldview than an attitude problem — in other words, I don’t think the complainers know how much they complain, any more than you know how many breaths you took today — and while this shift in paradigms makes me more sympathetic toward the chronic complainers among us, it doesn’t mean I want to spend any more time around them than is absolutely necessary. It’s just a drag, not to mention embarrassing in social settings.

When I was in college, I had a good friend who complained about everything, from her nattering professors to the sorry state of the produce section at Harris Teeter to the odor of her apartment, which smelled faintly of

LETTERS ment took it down.

I blew the whistle because I worried for cows like “2,” whose protruding skeleton and overgrown right hoof I repeatedly reported to farm management, to no avail. I risked a job I needed because I was worried for cow “188” — whom I named Maggie — who grew so thin she was little more than skin and bones and who could not keep up with the herd, limping along instead. I called PETA because even when I told the farm owner about a cow whose pus-filled sore smelled so strongly that it made another worker nauseous, I never saw any veterinarian show up to care for her or any of the cows.

have just a few questions first.”

“Yes, ma’am.”

“Do you use iceberg lettuce, or romaine?

Is it fresh? When were the vegetables cut?

What fat free dressings do you have that aren’t too tangy? What kind of bacon do you use, and how is it prepared? The last time I ate in here, the silverware was filthy. Will you make sure our plates and silverware are clean this time?”

In the three years that I knew her, we never had a meal, took a class, watched a movie, read a book, or shared a single experience — even graduation — that was satisfactory. For her, complaining was simply a reflex, an automatic response to living. She seemingly had no control over it, and little or no awareness of it. She would complain about a movie for 20 minutes after seeing it — maybe an actress botched her Southern accent in one or two scenes, or the pace slowed too much in the second half — then, two weeks later, she would remember loving it.

Maybe this is the lot of all chronic complainers, to be perpetually disappointed and persistently critical. I am sorry life has poisoned them in this way, and sorry again to be complaining about them here and now — the irony in this is duly noted.

But sorry as I am, I am sorrier still for their boyfriends and girlfriends. And for the food service workers of America.

(Chris Cox is the author of two books, Waking Up in a Cornfield and The Way We Say Goodbye, which will be published in October. He lives in Haywood County.

Contact him at jchriscox@live.com.)

It’s a shame that the suffering of Maggie and the rest of the cows at Osborne Farm — some of who bled from the nose and had hoof ailments, mastitis, and other ailments — has become lost in a ridiculous guessing game about a video that accurately depicts reality at the farm.

Gna Wyatt Whittier

GOP has not kept its promises To the Editor: How can you tell if a politician is lying .... his lips are moving. It’s an old joke; but, as with most humor,

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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.

tasteTHEmountains Taste the Mountains is an ever-evolving paid section of places to dine in Western North Carolina. If you would like to be included in the listing please contact our advertising department at 828.452.4251 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.

BOGART’S 303 S. Main St., Waynesville.

828.452.1313. Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Carry out available. Located in downtown Waynesville, Bogart’s has been long-time noted for great steaks, soups, and salads. Casual family atmosphere in a rustic old-time setting with a menu noted for its practical value. Live Bluegrass/String Band music every Thursday. Walking distance of Waynesville’s

unique shops and seasonal festival activities and within one mile of Waynesville Country Club.

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-Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday & Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. closed Sunday. Chef owned and operated. Our salads are made in house using local seasonal vegetables. Fresh roasted ham, turkey and Roast Beef used in our hoagies. We hand make our own Eggplant & Chicken Parmesan, Pork Meatballs and Hamburgers. We use 1st quality fresh not pre-prepared products to make sure you get the best food for a reasonable price. We make Vegetarian, Gluten Free and Sugar Free items. Call or go to Facebook (Breaking Bread Café NC) to find

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there is some truth. When the Republicans took over governing North Carolina in 2010, they made a many promises. So how did it work out?

The conservative battle cry was, “We will cut your taxes.” So, in the next few years the largest tax cuts in modern history of North Carolina were enacted. All these cuts were based on the theory that big tax breaks for wealthy individuals and big corporations would generate greater tax revenue.

So far, just this year, state tax revenue is down more than $630 million, and most experts expect that deficit to get even worse by the end of this fiscal year. And when the second set of tax breaks take effect next year, the state will be even deeper in the hole. There will be less money for schools, roads, public safety, the court system, health care and everything else. And, by the way, unless your income was over $87,000, your overall taxes went up.

Jobs, jobs, jobs. Only Republicans know how to create jobs, they say. It has been almost four years now and, so far, the unemployment rate in North Carolina has not even kept up with the national average. According to the official state labor statistics, 60 percent of the drop in unemployment is due to 105,600 workers dropping out of the labor market. Only 45,000 North Carolina unemployed workers found work in the last fiscal year; many earning less than previously.

Why are companies, large and small, taking their new jobs to other states? Our deteriorating education and health care systems, our failure to improve our aging infrastructure and our hostile political environment, are red flags to most companies. Our Tea Party controlled, penny-wise and pound-foolish state legislature is chasing the good jobs away to the more progressive states.

“We promise to fix the broken Medicaid system.” So how did that promise work out? First, let’s remember that under the Democrats, the system was one of the best in the country. Then the Republican legislature repeatedly underfunded it, creating the crisis they promised to fix.

Mismanagement, software program bugs, and an incompetent leadership, have, in the last two years, made matters worse. It has created a real crisis for those who depend on Medicaid.

All this could be remedied if the legislature had accepted the expanded Medicaid offered by the federal government. We still will be paying for this benefit with our federal taxes even if we don’t accept the money. The total loss to the state over the next 9 years is estimated to be $51 billion. If you are one of the almost half a million of this state’s citizens who don’t have health care because of this political move, then you truly know that this is another promise not kept.

So if you don’t mind being continually lied to, then keep these politicians in office.

Louis Vitale Franklin

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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, 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.

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 herb-

baked 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 with an exceptional menu. Extensive selection of wine and beer. Reservations honored.

CITY BAKERY 18 N. Main St. Waynesville 828.452.3881.

Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5 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.

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.

THE CLASSIC WINESELLER 20 Church Street, Waynesville. 828.452.6000.

Underground retail wine and craft beer shop, restaurant, and intimate live music venue.

Kitchen opens at 4 p.m. Friday and Saturday serving freshly prepared small plate and tapas-style fare. Enjoy local, regional, or national talent live each Friday and Saturday night at 7 p.m. www.classicwineseller.com.

Also on facebook and twitter.

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.

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JOEY'S PANCAKE HOUSE 4309 Soco Rd Maggie Valley.

828.926.0212.

Winter hours; Friday through Sunday and Mondays, 7 a.m. to noon. Joey’s is a family style restaurant that has been serving breakfast to the locals and visitors of Western North Carolina since 1966.

Featuring a large variety of tempting pancakes, golden waffles, country style cured ham and seasonal specials spiked with flavor, Joey's is sure to please all appetites.

Joey & Brenda O’Keefe invite you to join what has become a tradition in these parts, breakfast at Joey’s.

MAD BATTER FOOD & FILM 617 W. Main Street Downtown Sylva.

828.586.3555. Open Tuesday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Hand-tossed pizza, steak sandwiches, wraps, salads and desserts. All made from scratch. Beer and wine. Free movies with showtimes at 6:30 and 9 p.m. with a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. Visit madbatterfoodandfilm.com for this week’s shows.

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.

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

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SMOKY MOUNTAIN SUB SHOP 29 Miller Street Waynesville 828.456.3400.

Open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. A Waynesville tradition, the Smoky Mountain Sub Shop has been serving great food for over 20 years. Come in and enjoy the relaxed, casual atmosphere. Sub breads are baked fresh every morning in Waynesville. Using only the freshest ingredients in home-made soups, salads and sandwiches. Come in and see for yourself why Smoky Mountain Sub Shop was voted # 1 in Haywood County. Locally owned and operated.

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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.

THAI SPICE 128 N. Main St., Waynesville.

828.454.5400. Lunch: Tuesday-Friday 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday noon to 3 p.m. Dinner Tuesday-Saturday 4:30 to 9 p.m. Closed Monday. Thai Spice, an authentic Thai restaurant, warmly welcomes you to experience a superb dinning experience. Don’t be timid, the food comes mild, medium, hot and Thai Hot. You choose. www.thaispicewnc.com

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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.

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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.

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.

Reservations appreciated.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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 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.

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Crafting the future —

Dillsboro at 125

BY GARRET K. WOODWARD STAFF WRITER oe Frank McKee knows what Dillsboro is capable of. “It’s a fighting town,” he said.

“There are more craftsmen involved here these days, which means if you’re making your product and selling your product, you have more of a reason to fight.”

Co-owner of Tree House Pottery on Front Street in downtown Dillsboro, McKee and his business partner, Travis Berning, have spent the last 11 years setting down roots and investing in what has become a premier pottery establishment in Southern Appalachia. And as the town itself celebrates its 125th birthday on Sept. 6, many businesses within the community are reflecting on a storied past, an uncertain present, and a hopeful future.

“The big difference between what Dillsboro was and what it is now, is that before Dillsboro was the art gig for Jackson, Swain and Haywood counties, and now all those towns have built their own gallery scene,” McKee said. “But, the niche for us is that we have more professional craftspeople here, and with that, we hope to build the town back, bring back a steady customer base.”

Amid the numerous businesses in Dillsboro, the cultural and economic heart of the town lies in its numerous art galleries and studios. The Smoky Mountain News caught up with Tree House Pottery, Oaks Gallery, Tunnel Mountain Crafts, and Dogwood Crafters. From decades-old locations to brand new operations, Dillsboro is an everevolving community, one with the drive and commitment to bring a beloved art haven into the 21st century.

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ing their work, so they’re more invested in the product.”

When they opened, McKee and Berning launched the WNC Pottery Festival. Now in its tenth year, the festival attracts thousands of artists, tourists and buyers from around the United States. Featuring 40 potters, this year’s event — taking place Nov. 1 — will also be

Joe Frank McKee (left) and Travis Berning (right) of Tree House Pottery in Dillsboro.

Oaks Gallery.

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TREE HOUSE POTTERY In 2003, McKee and Berning, both acclaimed potters from Texas and Kansas, decided to relocate to Western North Carolina.

“We knew the Asheville area, and it was known for its pottery, so we wanted to be somewhere in North Carolina, but outside of Asheville, and so we came across Dillsboro,” Berning said.

At that time, Dillsboro was a bustling artist community.

“It was hopping, it was extremely busy, where parking was hard to come by,” McKee said. “But, the economic downturn [of 2008] changed everything. But now, the stores seem to be going back to crafters, where they’re sell-

Tree House Pottery.

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cause for celebration. The festival recently was recognized as one of the “Top 20 Events” by the Southeast Tourism Society, an organization representing 12 states.

“The award is definitely justification,” McKee said. “When we started the show, we begged and scratched for potters to get out of their studios and get this thing running. Now, it’s a fine pottery show — the artists are top quality, they’re juried and coming from across the country.”

TUNNEL MOUNTAIN CRAFTS A few shops down Front Street from Tree House, Connie Hogan, owner of Tunnel Mountain Crafts is all smiles as her business hit its one year milestone last week. Relocating to Dillsboro from Florida five years ago, Hogan opened

the company after feeling inspired by the geography and creativity of Western North Carolina.

“I came here and started making pottery again, which I haven’t done in many years — I felt so inspired by the Great Smoky Mountains,” she said. “So, I was living in Dillsboro, doing pottery, going to arts and crafts shows and farmer’s markets, then I decided maybe I should open my own shop, maybe help the local economy and do something I love.”

Filled with the works of over 60 local artisans, the shop aims to provide a welcoming, embracing spot for Southern Appalachian crafts — all traits of galleries around Dillsboro.

“It’s been a lot of work, but it has been enjoyable — I like having a place for crafters to display and sell their work,” Hogan said. “And I’m optimistic about the future of Dillsboro. I think with the town doing these shows —

“I was living in Dillsboro, doing pottery, going to arts and crafts shows ... I decided maybe I should open my own shop, maybe help the local economy and do something I love.”

— Connie Hogan, Tunnel Mountain Crafts

ColorFest, WNC Pottery Festival, 125th anniversary celebration, Lights & Luminaries — it will help bring people back here, and hopefully they will return.”

DOGWOOD CRAFTERS Connie Hogan

In it’s 38th year of operating, Dogwood Crafters on Webster Street is running strong.

Crafting is a labor of love, one that can be seen on the numerous shelves in the store. Through the hard work and dedication of an all-volunteer workforce, the nonprofit co-op and its 90 members have held true to its original vision – a beacon of light shining at the center of Dillsboro.

“This place gives everyone a chance to sell their crafts, to supplement their income if need be,” said Brenda Anders, a mixed media artist and president of the co-op. “It’s important because if the crafters are able to sell their works here, then it brings in more people, which helps the local economy, making this community a better place for us all.”

And through numerous economic ups and downs, the organization has remained steadfast, always knowing that people would walk through the door in search of Appalachian artisan crafts.

“It’s so refreshing when the door opens and someone tells you how happy they are that Dogwood is still here,” Anders said.

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Perched atop a small hill overlooking downtown Dillsboro, the Oaks Gallery features the works of more than 125 artists from within a 100-mile radius. Owned by Bob and Susan Leveille, the shop, like the 400-year-old oak tree it’s positioned under, has stood tall in its mission of bringing quality art to consumers from near and far.

“We’ve always tried to offer professional craftspeople an opportunity here in this area to show their work in an environment that honors their work,” Susan said. “We want this place to be more like a gallery, and not like a grocery story — the artist’s work is valued here.”

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Susan herself is no stranger to quality work. A renowned weaver, she was recently awarded the North Carolina Heritage Award for her unique and intricate talents. And it’s that personal connection to the arts that also radiates into her business.

“We see all of our artists on a regular fbasis, we know what’s happening in their lives,” she said. “And with the downfall in the economy, it affected everybody around the circle, which breaks my heart because we can’t buy as much art as we used to.”

Though the economic crisis of 2008 drew a historical line in the sand for the artistic community of Dillsboro, there is hope in each and every gallery, studio and business that with enough determination, camaraderie and progressive foresight, the town will not only reclaim but reinvent its successes in the future.

“You’ve got to keep going, because it’s going to get better,” Susan said. “Dillsboro keeps changing, and it’s a great place to live.

It’s a labor of love running a gallery, but we’re all very hopeful, we all get up every morning and are hopeful — you just have to be.”

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Guest artist James Rester, princiJames pal horn player with the Reading Rester.

Symphony Orchestra and Annapolis Donated Symphony Orchestra, will perform a photo recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

4, in the Coulter Building at Western Carolina University.

WCU faculty members Travis Bennett and Lillian Pearson will perform with Rester at the event. In addition to his work with the Reading Symphony Orchestra and Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, Rester holds third horn positions with Lancaster Symphony Orchestra and Delaware Symphony Orchestra.

He also performed as third horn with the Baltimore Symphony for the 2013-2014 season and frequently substitutes in the Philadelphia Orchestra.

Rester has won six professional auditions and placed as a semi-finalist in auditions with the Philadelphia Orchestra, Boston, Milwaukee and Richmond Symphonies, among others. He also has performed with the Philadelphia Orchestra and the Philly Pops, and orchestras including the Baltimore Symphony, Alabama Symphony, Richmond Symphony and National Philharmonic.

He can be heard on the Philadelphia Orchestra’s recent recording of Mahler’s Second Symphony and playing principal horn on the Delaware Symphony’s 2009 Grammy-nominated album titled “Interchange,” which was recorded with the Los Angeles Guitar Quartet.

Free. 828.227.7242.

• The Burningtown Music Festival will be held Sept. 13-14 in Franklin. Held in the Nantahala National Forest, the festival site is a gathering of like-minded Christian people seeking to connect with both God and man through music, art and community.

Bands include Sean Michel, Reckless Mercy, The Remnant, Jerry’s Bones, Liz & AJ Nance, Winston Holder, Scott Patrick Knies, Caleb Lange and Joseph Camuglia. Admission is free, with donations accepted. www.burningtownfest.com.

• A Funky Dance Party and Mangas Colorado will perform at BearWaters Brewing Company in Waynesville. The Funky Dance Party will be at 8 p.m. Sept. 13, with Mangas Colorado at 7 p.m. Sept. 19. www.bwbrewing.com or 828.246.0602.

• Bluegrass/gospel group Balsam Range will perform as part of the An Appalachian Evening concert series at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center in Robbinsville. Cost is $25 for adults, $10 for students. Dinner services begin at 6 p.m. in the Schoolhouse Café. 828.479.3364 or www.stecoahvalleycenter.com.

• Jerry Vandiver, Leslie Satcher and Tim Buppert will perform as part of the Songwriters in the Round concert series at 6 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Balsam Mountain Inn. $47 per person, which includes a buffet din26 ner. 828.456.9498 or www.balsaminn.net.

• The Cherokee BBQ & Bluegrass Throwdown will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 5-6 at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. For ticket information, call 800.438.1601.

• Jazz/rock/funk group The Preston Cate Trio and Shane Meade & The Sound will perform at Nantahala Brewing in Bryson City. The Preston Cate Trio plays Sept. 5, with Meade Sept. 12.

Both performances are at 8 p.m. Free. www.nantahalabrewing.com.

ALSO:

• The Music at the Mill celebration will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 13 in Waynesville. Live bluegrass and Dixieland jazz by Whitewater Bluegrass Co., Frog Level Philharmonic and Hill Country Band.

Advance tickets are $7, with day-of-show tickets $10. Sponsored by the Francis Mill Preservation Society. 828.456.6307.

• Multi-platinum country singer-songwriter Jo Dee Messina will perform at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin.

Tickets are $37, $33 and $26. 866.273.4615 or www.greatmountainmusic.com.

• Electric Circus, Fine Line, Mile High and The Ryan Perry Band will perform at the Maggie Valley Rendezvous. Electric Circus plays Sept. 6, with Fine Line Sept. 7 (poolside 3 to 6 p.m.), Mile High Sept. 12 and Perry Sept.

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The Strand welcomes acclaimed Celtic fiddler Virtuoso Celtic fiddler Jamie Laval will perform at 7:45 p.m. Sept. 11 at The Strand at 38 Main in Waynesville.

A musical journey through the Scottish Highlands, U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion Laval enraptures audiences with his passionate performances of traditional music of Scotland, Ireland, Brittany and Quebec.

He blends an ancient art form with stunning virtuosity and contemporary flair that resonates with families, youth, seniors, and

13. All shows begin at 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 828.926.0201.

• Ryan Parmer and Adam Burrows will perform at City Lights Café in Sylva. Parmer plays Sept. 6, with Burrows Sept. 12. Free. www.citylightscafe.com.

• Variety/blues band Ms. Kitty & The Big City Band and country group The Rick Morris Band will perform as part of Pickin’ on the Square at the gazebo in downtown Franklin.

Ms. Kitty & The Big City Band play Sept. 6, with Morris Sept. 13. All shows begin at 6:30 p.m. Free. 828.524.2516 or www.franklinchamber.com.

• Craig Summers & Lee Kram, The Wilhelm Brothers and Fritz Beer & The Crooked Beat will perform at Frog Level Brewing Company in Waynesville. Summers & Kram play Sept.

4 and Sept. 11, with The Wilhelm Brothers Sept. 5 and Fritz Beer & The Crooked Beat Sept. 13. All shows begin at 6 p.m. Free.

828.454.5664 or www.froglevelbrewing.com.

• The Summer Live Music Series will continue with The Lefty Williams Band, The Bayou Diesel Band and Hugh Swaso at the Nantahala Outdoor Center in the Nantahala Gorge. Williams plays Sept. 5, with The Bayou Diesel Band Sept. 6 and Swaso Sept.

13. Live music, barbecue and craft beer. All performances are free and begin at 6 p.m. www.greatsmokies.com.

devotees of ethnic, jazz, and classical music.

Laval performed on Dave Matthews’ platinum album “Some Devil” and gave a private performance for Her Majesty the Queen.

The evening combines toe-tapping melodies, amusing and informative stories, foot percussion and an innovative arrangement style to create a beautiful atmosphere of the Scottish Highlands.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for students. www.38main.com.

Benefit concert at Alley Kats

A benefit concert will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, at Alley Kats Tavern in Waynesville.

The event will help three families in immediate danger of losing their homes.

These families include an elderly woman with large medical expenses, a single mother of two, and a family with disabilities. The funds with will be used to make mortgages current and allow time for a loan modification. Checks will be made out directly to the loan holders.

Live music will be provided by a variety of local singer/songwriters. Hot dogs, hamburgers and nachos will be served. Donations for raffles are also currently being accepted.

828.226.1657.

• Americana/folk act Ian Moore & The Second Hand String Band and old-time/bluegrass group Larry Barnett & Friends will perform at the Bryson City Train Depot. Moore plays Sept. 6, with Barnett Sept. 13. Both shows are free and begin at 6:30 p.m. www.greatsmokies.com.

• Curtis Blackwell and The Johnny Webb Band will perform as part of the Friday Night Live concert series at Town Square in Highlands.

Blackwell plays Sept. 5, with Webb Sept. 12.

All shows begin at 6 p.m. Free.

• The Western Carolina University School of Music faculty will present the Faculty Showcase at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, at the Coulter Building in Cullowhee. Free.

828.227.7242.

• Jazz guitarist Dan Keller and singer/songwriter Joe Cruz will perform at The Classic Wineseller in Waynesville. Keller will play Sept. 5, with Cruz Sept. 6. Both shows are at 7 p.m. and have a $10 minimum purchase.

828.452.6000 or www.classicwineseller.com.

• Randy Beaumont and Karaoke with Donnie Mo Town will be at Alley Kats Tavern in Waynesville. Beaumont, who has played with Ronnie Milsap, Loretta Lynn, George Jones and Jack Green, will perform at Friday, Sept. 5. Karaoke will be held on Saturday, Sept. 6. Both events are at 8:30 p.m. 828.226.7073.

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Smoky Mountain News: What keeps the band going, why do you do this?

Gene Senn: We’ve always loved traveling.

This tour has been especially rough and you start thinking “Why am I doing this?” but it’s about seeing new sights and people, new areas we’ve never seen before. Every year you tend to get a little better, every year is your year, you know? It may not go as quickly as you’d like, but every year gets better, and hopefully you come across that one year where everything explodes.

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Sept. 4 Andrew Chastain (Murphy), Sept.5 Old School (Nashville), Sept. 6 Celtic Keg Stand (Murphy), Sept. 7-8 The Hooten Hallers (Missouri), Sept. 11 Donna Frost (Nashville), Sept. 12-13 Bourbon Legand (New Mexico), Sept. 14 Brushfire Stankgrass (Asheville), Sept. 18 Caleb Crawford (Sylva), Sept. 19 Liz Nance Trio (Bryson City), Sept.

20 Humps & The Blackouts (Tennessee), Sept. 22 Riva Rebels/Lorin Walker Madsen Band (Salt Lake City), Sept. 25 Aubryn (Nashville), Sept. 26 Viva Le Vox (Florida) and Joe Buck Yourself (Kentucky), and Sept.

27 LOCAL (Sylva).

All shows are at 10 p.m., with Sunday performances from 5 to 8 p.m. No cover charge. 828.586.2750 or www.nonamesportspub.com.

SMN: What has a life playing music taught you about being a human?

Butchie Spektor: Overall, it’s the fact of having that understanding that you’re blessed with the ability to play music, that you consciously made a choice to not follow the basic 9 to 5 job, get to do something that others may just think about doing and they never act on doing it.

Good times or bad times, poor times or financially beneficial times, it’s all about that experience of being able to do this — appreciate the fact you’re doing something you love.

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They were stuck.

Sitting around the bar at No Name Sports Pub in Sylva, the members of rockabilly band Rumble Seat Riot were wondering if they’d make their upcomBluegrass/gospel group Balsam Range will ing show in St. Louis, if their perform at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6, at the Stecoah broken down van in Greenville Valley Cultural Arts Center in Robbinsville. was salvageable, or if they’d even The Dillsboro Celebration Train will depart be able to make it back home to at 1 p.m. Sept. 6 from the Bryson City Train Des Moines.

Depot.

But one thing was for sure — they had a place to sleep, a meal Blues-rockers The Hooten Hallers will to eat and a stage to play in perform at 9 p.m. Sept. 7-8 at No Name Western North Carolina, at least Sports Pub in Sylva. until the other “what ifs” of their Art After Dark will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. current tour found an ideal soluSept. 5 in Waynesville. tion.

“If it wasn’t for Mary, I don’t know what we’d do,” said Gene The Cherokee BBQ & Bluegrass Throwdown Senn, lead singer/guitarist for will be from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 5-6 at the Rumble Seat Riot. “We were Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. stuck in Greenville, with nowhere to go, and a friend of ours who plays in another band ed an atmosphere as unique as it is popular said to get hold of Mary, and her hospitality and frenzied. Bands from all over the United has been truly amazing.”

States, from Colorado to Florida, New York Mary, as in Mary Harper — No Name to Texas, all find their way to Sylva, a musicbar manager, music booker, den mother to loving town where new sounds and styles are the melodic road warriors of the night. A supported — where if you play a great show selfless, loving woman who radiates music in front of 30 people one random night, the from every ounce of her being, Harper has next time you swing through 60 will hit the become a sort of legend within the national dance floor. touring circuits.

“Seeing my friends, customers, co-work“Music fuels my soul, it makes me happy, ers, and even strangers, get excited about a helps me cope,” she said. “I’ve been blessed band coming to town means that I’ve given with an opportunity to share that goodness something back, something they want and with all the people who I cross paths with.” appreciate,” Harper said. “Music makes then With No Name giving Harper free reign to book any and all music acts, she has creat- sing and dance — it doesn’t get much better

SMN: What goes through your head when you’re onstage, firing on all cylinders?

Larry Kaster: I’m thinking at this point we need to drive it home even farther, that the show doesn’t ever plateau, that it gets bigger and bigger, louder and louder. This is the biggest high that you can ever have, being right here, traveling right around the country, meeting new people everyday, playing shows in front of brand new people, watching people get down and have fun.

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than that.”

And for Rumble Seat Riot, stranded in Southern Appalachia, it means a two-night run of shows at No Name, and a safe harbor in the rough sea that is the music industry.

Alongside Senn, Larry Kaster (standup bass) and Butchie Spektor (drums, former percussionist for Slipknot) barrel into the crowd, wave after wave of rock, punk and psychobilly rolling out of the speakers. The sound is as loud and commanding as it is catchy and captivating — you simply can’t turn away.

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On the street What lies beneath Lake Glenville?

“Uncovering the Old Village Beneath Lake Glenville” is the title of the Jackson County Genealogical Society program that will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Jackson County Historic Courthouse in Sylva.

The speaker will be local historian and author Carol Bryson. She will explain the research techniques used in creating her map, which shows the locations of pioneer settlements in Hamburg Village, later known as Glenville.

Hamburg, once flourishing, now lies beneath the waters of Lake Glenville. A copy of the map is on display in the Jackson County Public Library.

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Angel Hospice will hold its 3rd annual High Tea and Champagne fundraiser at 2 p.m. Sept. 11 at the Bloemsma Barn in Franklin.

Last year, over 120 people enjoyed finger sandwiches, pastries, fruit and cheese, all served by the AMC catering service, along with lots of tea and champagne. Jay Siltzer, meteorologist for Channel 13/WLOS will be the featured speaker. Tickets are $25 and

can be purchased at the front reception desk at the hospital or at the Hospice offices, 170 Church St. in Franklin.

The money raised at the event will be used for Angel Hospice patients.

828.369.4206.

• The Dillsboro Celebration Train will depart at 1 p.m. Sept. 6 from the Bryson City Train Depot. The train will head down to Dillsboro, have a two-hour layover for exploration of the downtown, and return to the depot at 5:15 p.m. Riders will enjoy craft demonstrations on the streets of downtown Dillsboro, as well as other activities marking the 125th anniversary celebration of the community. Tickets are $51 for adults and $29 for children ages 2-12. Upgrade ticket options are also available. www.gsmr.com.

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• The 13th annual RailFest will be held Sept.

12-14 at the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad depot in Bryson City. Activities include live craft and demonstrations, train rides, live Appalachian music and dance, storytelling, food and more. The Mountain Craft Fair will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sept. 13 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 14. For a full schedule of events and times, click on www.gsmr.com. 800.872.4681.

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will also be a drawing for a Very Bradley carryon suitcase and Longaberger picnic basket.

For player tickets, see a CWC member or call Karen Conner at 828.452.0768.

828.648-5568.

Civil War round table welcomes Jones Baskets and Bags Bingo The eighth annual Baskets and Bags Bingo will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at the Haywood County Fairgrounds.

The event is presented by the Catholic Women’s Circle of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and benefits many community agencies.

Player tickets are available now from CWC members. Players may reserve a table of eight. The cost is $20 for 21 games. In addition, individual and corporate sponsorships are available for $100.

Prizes include Longaberger baskets valued at $1,800 and Vera Bradley bags valued at $1,600. Some of the themed prize baskets include “Haywood’s Finest,” featuring Copper Pot & Wooden Spoon artisan jams, pickles and scone mix; plus “Movie Night,” “Spice Up Your Life,” “Much Needed Coffee Break,” “Kiss My Boo-boo,” and “Note to Self.” There

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The Western North Carolina Civil War Round Table will host speaker Robert Jones at 7 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Jackson County Justice Center in Sylva.

Jones will present “Sherman’s March.”

The research for Jones book, Retracing the Route of Sherman’s March to the Sea, is the basis of his presentation. His presentation will explore the route and events of the fiveweek march through the heart of Georgia in the fall of 1864 and he will also discuss tactical and strategic implications to the theaterj and the momentum of the war.

Jones is a former Hewlett-Packard executive who has written and published more than 20 histories of the Civil War. The titles are as far ranging as Great Naval Battles of the Civil War to The Confederate Invasion of New Mexico.

You may meet the speaker and other Civil War Round Table members for dinner at 5 p.m. at Bogart’s in Sylva, followed by a social hour at 6:30 p.m. at the justice center.

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‘The Odd Couple’ to hit HART stage

A production of Neil Simon’s Broadway hit “The Odd Couple” will be held at 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 5-6 and at 3 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Haywood Arts Regional Theatre in Waynesville.

In the play, Felix, a fastidious man who has just separated from his wife, moves in with his friend, Oscar, a sports writer who has also separated from his wife.

Tickets and $22 for adults, $18 for seniors and $10 for students. Special $6 discount tickets are available for students on Sundays.

828.456.6322 or www.harttheatre.com.

Battle of the air bands to be held at HART The North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources has begun to look for gas in Western North Carolina, and it is possible that fracking could come to this part of the state. The NC Mining and Energy Commission is seeking public comment on a package of 120+ proposed rules that will establish a framework for fracking in North Carolina. Now’s the time to speak up and protect the land you love.

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The Women of Waynesville (WOW) will host the Battle of the Charities Live Air Band Concert at 5 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Haywood Arts Regional Theatre.

Six Haywood County organizations have signed on to participate. Each organization will perform two songs from their favorite ‘80’s band. They will dress the part of their chosen bands, and have real instruments — though they won’t actually be singing.

The Mountaineer, sponsored by Mountain Projects, will perform as Heart. Heritage Realty World, sponsored by Meals on Wheels, will perform as The B-52. Keller Williams Realty, sponsored by Sarge’s Animal Rescue, will perform as Def Leppard. Urban Athletics, sponsored by Warrior Service Dogs, will perform as Run DMC. Balsam Mountain Roller Derby Girls will perform as The J. Geils Band. The Women of Waynesville, sponsored by Circles of Hope, will perform as ZZ Top. Other sponsors include SmokeRise, A Small Miracle, Jack the Dipper, Wenzel & Wenzel — LPPC, PVP Studio, Old Town Bank, Amy Spivey — REALTOR, Kim’s Pharmacy, Carson’s Grading & Septic, IWJ Inc., and Yarrington PT & Sports Care.

Winner takes all in this concert. All proceeds will go to the winning band’s charity of choice.

Pre-party at 5 p.m., show time begins at 6 p.m.

WOW welcomes businesses that would like to sponsor the event. Sponsorships are available in the amount of $250 and $400.

Sponsors will receive publicity throughout the event. Consider becoming a sponsor and helping raise money for a local charity.

Ticket prices are $20 per person and $35 per couple. Tickets may be purchased from participating organizations and at WOW’s website at www.womenofwaynesville.com.

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On the wall Artisan business owner seminars at HCC The Small Business Center of Haywood Community College will offer a free HandMade in America Craft Lab, Pricing 101 for the Artisan Business Owner: 3 formulas for finding your right price, from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, at the Haywood Community College Creative Arts Building.

Pricing your artwork is not a formula, even though many people want one. It can be a complicated set of calculations, but anyone can easily learn the various aspects that need to be taken into account when pricing your work. During this seminar, speaker Tara Swiger will address pricing your work and 3 formulas for finding the right price.

The Small Business center will also offer additional fall seminars geared toward the artisan business owner: • Business Planning for Business Success, 6 to 9 p.m. Sept. 11.

• A Business Owners Guide to Getting More out of Social Media, 6 to 8 p.m. Oct. 2.

• An Introduction to REAL Professional Arts, 5 to 6 p.m. Oct. 1.

• From Idea to Action: an entrepreneurs guide to turning your great idea into reallife action, 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 9.

• Creating the Image & Crafting the Message, 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 21.

• Modern Tourism Drivers: authenticity, community and sustainability, 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 6.

828.627.4606 or www.sbc.haywood.edu.

• The films “The Big Sleep” and “Ida” will be shown at The Strand at 38 Main in Waynesville. “The Big Sleep” will be

ArtShare returns to Haywood

screened Sept. 5-7, with “Ida” Sept. 1214. Screenings are at 7:45 p.m. on Fridays; 2, 5 and 7:45 p.m. on Saturdays; and 2 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $6 per person, $4 for children. Saturday morning cartoons will also be shown at 10 a.m.

828.283.0079 or www.38main.com.

• Local potter JoLynn Mattews and knitter Eva Toletti will be the featured artists for September at Tunnel Mountain Crafts in Dillsboro. Both artists will hold live demonstrations of their work from 1 to 4 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 6, at the gallery.

• A two-day chair seat weaving workshop will be offered by Dogwood Crafters Cooperativ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 8-9 at the Masonic Lodge in Dillsboro. Leading the workshop will be Junetta Pell.

Participants are asked to bring a chair or stool that needs a new seat and has already had necessary repairs and refinishing done. Cost for the class will be $3 plus the price of any materials purchased from the instructor. 828.586.2435 or junettapell@hotmail.com.

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• The Smoky Mountain Quilters Guild will have their quilter’s yard sale at 9:30 a.m.

Sept. 8 at the First Presbyterian Church in Franklin. Open to the public.

• Art After Dark continues from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, in downtown Waynesville. Enjoy a stroll through working studios and galleries on Main Street and Depot Street. Festive Art After Dark flags denote participating galleries. Art After Dark is presented by the Waynesville Gallery Association.

Art Talk welcomes Hardin Sept. 12 The Jackson County Arts Council will be sponsoring an Art Talk by local artist and board member Clint Hardin that will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at the Jackson County Library in Sylva.

Hardin is originally from Canton. He has a degree in studio art from UNC and works as a graphic designer and digital press operator at WCU. His artwork has appeared in galleries across North Carolina, and has been used in television programs and for book illustrations.

More works by the artist can be seen at Gallery One, at 406 Main Street in Sylva.

828.507.9820 or www.jacksoncountyarts.org or www.facebook.com/jacksoncountyartscouncil.

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Haywood Community College’s Foundation will offer a free Creative Arts Student for a Day Workshop on Saturday, Sept. 13 in the college’s Creative Arts Building. Participants may choose from eight workshops.

For more information or to register, please call 828.627.4522 or visit www.haywood.edu.

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Because of its success last year, the Haywood County Arts Council is bringing back its planned giving exhibition, ArtShare, from Sept. 4-27 at Gallery 86 in Waynesville.

This unique project is a service to help art collectors or estate agents sell one or more pieces of art with the proceeds being split between the collector and the Haywood County Arts Council. Collectors may want to sell art for a reason such as down-sizing a home, a death in the family, moving to a new home, or a change in one’s taste in art.

ArtShare is not designed for direct sales from the creating artists.

The seller will receive 70% of the proceeds and the Haywood County Arts Council will receive 30% as a seller’s commission or the seller may choose to donate the entire proceeds of the sale to the Council.

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A dark world explored by a gifted writer n case you haven’t noticed, let me call your attention to a disturbing fact regarding current Appalachian literature: some critics have been describing the new crop of Appalachian writers as latterday Jeremiads who are predicting the coming of a kind of literary apocalypse in Appalachia. Lately, I have been running into references to “Appalachian noir,” a classification that is certainly valid given the current trend toward dark humor and the absence of traditional themes.

I have now read six new novels, and all of them exhibited the characteristics that I normally associate with tense and suspenseful detective fiction. In all of them, the natural world has been eclipsed by a kind of moral rot. The tone or ambience seems to be growing darker, and there is a pervasive Writer atmosphere of menace. Well, even so, one thing is certain. Kirby Gann may be the most gifted writer in the pack.

Ghosting has nothing to do with the supernatural, but this novel is filled with surreal landscapes and ghostly settings. Gann has a talent for evoking an Appalachia that is ossified — a relic of the past. For example, the center of Kentucky’s thriving drug culture is in locations that are the “leftover” relics of the past. Now, they merely serve as a backdrop for a world filled with drugs, violent death and moral corruption.

The abandoned Saint Jerome seminary comes alive each night as its halls are filled with the barking of guard dogs; major drug deals go down in a facility where students once attended classes on Christian ethics. The night is filled with the sounds of speeding cars and mirthless laughter and shouts. The silent fields surrounding the seminary are filled with junkyard vehicles: old tractors and farm

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equipment.

Perhaps the most bizarre location in this novel is an abandoned rock quarry that has been converted into a kind of entertainment center for teenagers and students from a nearby college. The roads and the labyrinthian

Birmingham or Louisville, freighted with a fortune in cocaine and marijuana — all beneath a moon that resembles a huge spotlight.

Ponder is an old drug addict who operates a mega-church and is a “major player” in the Kentucky’s thriving drug industry. It is chilling to read Ponder’s monologues that reveal his astonishing gift for self-deception. Ponder sees no conflict between orchestrating the execution of a fellow drugdealer and doing “God’s work.”

How unreal can the world become?

Ghosting contains some of the most repulsive and murderous characters in modern Southern fiction. At the heart of this collection, like a diseased spider, sits Lawrence Greuel, an obese, dying man who is haunted by the death of his wife. He is heir to a half-dozen painful afflictions, yet he controls a massive drug operation.

Virtually immobile, he is dependent on others to carry out his distribution. Since Greuel is paranoid, suspecting betrayal from everyone, he has only one brutal punishment for maverick employees: torture and execution (the torture is a given).

One of Greuel’s henchmen is a man named Arley Noe Ghosting by Kirby Gann. IG Publishing, 2012. 286 pages.

(Greuel calls him “blue boy” and notes that he moves “with a pools of the quarry are packed with drug cussmooth and strange gait” and enjoys any tomers who can order from an awesome opportunity to use his exotic collections of menu. Out on the Interstate, vans owned by hammers, drills and tin snips). Greuel seems Brother Gil Ponder, Pastor of Christ the to attract the malformed and psychotic, and World Emergent Ministries (each loaded with his coterie includes his own son, Spunk, who athletic equipment like basketballs and volley- has an oversized tongue and drools. balls) race through the night towards Much of this novel concerns the search for

Fleece Skaggs, who has become an essential part of Greuel’s drug operation. He is missing, and Greuel senses that he has been betrayed by a young man that he had trusted. Fleece’s half-brother, James Cole Prather, who has a “wayward eye which wanders to the left” and a crooked leg that hampers his ability to walk, becomes obsessed with Fleece’s disappearance and goes to work for Greuel in the hope of learning the truth about his half-brother’s fate. Among those who suspect that Fleece has probably stolen a large shipment of drugs and is either dead or living in Las Vegas is Fleece’s mother, a woman willing to do anything to feed her own drug addiction, including involvement in the murder of her own husband.

Then, there is Shady, Fleece’s girlfriend, who is the daughter of a wealthy family and is fascinated by the lifestyle of the drug addicts in the local college, she manages to enjoy all of the advantages of the drug culture with none of the negative effects. Her relationship with James Cole is mostly self-serving since he is a ready source of drugs.

Of all the characters in this novel, the only one that has a “moral compass” is James Cole.

He, alone, arouses the reader’s sympathy, yet he moves with a kind of predestined certainty to his own destruction.

His nightmarish journey to pick up a shipment of drugs from Greuel’s major suppliers takes him deep into a purgatory inhabited by sinister workers who regard him with hostility. His return with Greuel’s new shipment of drugs forces him to make a decision about his role in this dark drama. Finally, James Cole must turn to those whom he trusts: his mother, his lover and his minister. James Cole’s tragedy is the result of his willingness to trust the people who will certainly betray him.

Despite the darkness of Ghosting, much of the writing is lyrical and moves with a grace that is rare in literature today. When the book is completed, many readers may be tempted to revisit passages that read like chapters in the Old Testament: laments for things lost.

Bennett returns with a new novel Author Jenny Bennett will present her new book The Twelve Streams of LeConte at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva.

The main character of the book lives in Sylva and there are scenes set in downtown, the library and even City Lights Bookstore. Anne Woodrow is on honeymoon in Scotland when fate gives her a slap in the face: right then and there, her new husband falls in love with another woman. Injured and grieving, she returns home alone and conceives of a project of renewal. She will climb Mt. LeConte in the Smokies by way of the twelve streams that drain its slopes. It’s a journey that will prove to be strenuous and dangerous.

The Twelve Streams of LeConte brings together mirroring worlds of adventure tales and mountains. It speaks the language of people who engage the landscape rather than admire it from a distance, and it unapologetically explores the life of a serious reader.

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Fish food Aquaponics offers full-circle farming

BY HOLLY KAYS STAFF WRITER ucked away along a squirrely offshoot of Jonathan Creek Road, Dennis “Bear” Forsythe’s 15-by-15-foot greenhouse is like his own private Eden. The small outbuilding in rural Haywood County holds 500 plants representing 58 species, everything from pineapple to pepper.

“I just love doing it,” Forsythe said. “You have running water and it’s soothing, it’s relaxing. You come out here and you say, ‘I grew everything here from seed.’”

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tem circulates water from the fish tanks, through all the various gravel-filled pipes and pots that house the plants, and then back to the fish.

This kind of agriculture uses less water than conventional gardening, because no water is lost through absorption to the soil and the roof and walls mean that little is lost to evaporation. There’s some further environmental benefit too, because you’re raising protein along with plants, and the waste produced by that protein can go right back into plant growth, eliminating the need for environmen-

“An aquaponic system, in order for it to start producing, it takes six to 10 months to mature,” Forsythe said.

ROLLING IN TOMATOES When I visited Forsythe’s home in July, the system was just on the cusp of maturation.

The bacteria, pH and nitrates were just beginning to work together, just beginning to hit the sweet spot necessary to sustain the verdant explosion erupting inside the greenhouse.

Tomato vines grew rampant, but Forsythe himself had only had two or three cherry tomatoes to eat so far — his granddaughter took care of the rest. Squash flowers were blooming and vines lengthening, but no fruit had yet resulted. Kohlrabi and peppers were still in the future.

One month later, all that’s changed. The Forsythe family is rolling in the tomatoes, 15 of them sitting uneaten in the kitchen and a

A tilapia takes a gulp of the pellet food Forsythe saves for guests to feed the fish. (left) Forsythe draws a cup of water from the last tank in the system. After filtering through 500 plants, the water is clean enough that he’ll drink it.

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The running water is a bit of an anomaly compared to most greenhouses. So is the complete absence of any soil. Instead of soil, the plants get their nutrients from the fish swimming in two separate fish tanks inside the building. Specifically, from their waste. It’s a method of agriculture that’s been gaining traction over the last decade or so, a method known as aquaponics.

“Everything you see gets watered with fish water,” Forsythe says, panning the array of sprouting plants, ripening fruits and sprawling vines filling the building.

The idea is relatively simple: to grow, plants need water and nutrients, especially nitrates. Fish also grow in water, and their waste is quite nutrient-rich. An aquaponic sys-

tally expensive produced fertilizers.

In practice, though, it’s not quite that simple.

“Aquaponics is a never-ending learning process,” Forsythe said, “because you’re constantly adding new things to see if it grows.”

Forsythe, a farm-boy-turned-recreationalgardener, spent a good two years studying aquaponics before he bought so much as one piece of PVC pipe. The retired hotel remodeler has about $5,000 invested in the building he constructed, and his research still isn’t done.

He’s always watching videos, chatting online with other aquaponic growers from around the world. He’s always tinkering with the system, with the nutrient balance, with the types of plants he grows.

What’s in a word?

“Aquaponics” is a mash-up of “aquaculture” and “hydroponics.” The former is a fancy word for fish farming, while the latter means growing plants without soil. Hydroponics means growing plants with recirculating water fertilized by fish raised on the same location — but without soil.

whole lot more ripening on the vine when the phone rang with a call from the Smoky Mountain News. He’s getting ready to eat his first cantaloupe, and the peppers and lemon cucumbers are coming along. The corn is 2 feet tall, and the tilapia just had babies.

“Right now everything’s just growing all over,” he said.

The family isn’t having any trouble keeping up, though, the farmer noted. Between Forsythe, his wife Donna and their children’s families who live along the same road, there’s plenty of appetite for fresh fruits and vegetables.

GO IT YOURSELF When it comes to food, Forsythe’s philosophy is along the lines of “if you want something done right, you gotta do it yourself.”

“If you want good food, you want it organic, the only way that you know you’re going to get good, healthy food is to grow it yourself,” he said.

From start to finish, Forsythe knows where his food is coming from. He plants the seeds, feeds the fish, grows the duckweed with which to feed the fish, prunes the plants, harvests the fruits. Soon, he’s expecting to start harvesting the additional tilapia, as well. He could have started doing so already, but he got himself into a bit of a pickle.

“They’re supposed to be here for when you want a fish, come out and fillet one of them, but I’ve named every one so that’s not going to happen,” Forsythe said, pointing out 14-inch Big Jack.

SEEKING BIOSECURITY With rain barrels to store water to replenish the system — the water’s never changed, just added to as the plants absorb it — Forsythe figures he could pretty much sustain four people off of the system without having to depend on any external food or water sources.

That’s an attraction that’s had more and more people trying their hand at aquaponics over the last five years or so, said Debra Sloan, an aquaculture consultant for the N.C. Department of Agriculture who is based in Franklin.

“I think it’s certainly something people show interest in because you’re growing plants in a controlled environment and you’re growing fish in a controlled environment,” Sloan said. “That’s biosecurity.”

Biosecurity here meaning assurance that food sources stay free of contamination, infection and disease.

Meanwhile, the aquaponic setup uses about one-tenth the water of conventional agriculture, uses less space and produces fresh fruits and vegetables year-round, providing it’s heated in the winter.

“I’m trying to get everything situated to where if I didn’t want to go to the store, I wouldn’t have to worry about the store,” Forsythe said.

That’s probably another thing that’s attracting more and more people to try out aquaponics, Sloan said — the independence it offers.

“I’ve seen more interest in aquaponics the last, say, five years than in my entire 30-year career,” she said.

PART OF THE SOLUTION? With the world population on the rise and local foods now a hot commodity, more people may be thinking about aquaponics as a way to live sustainably, more closely on target to an environmental budget, Sloan said. That’s certainly part of why Forsythe’s doing what he is.

“I honestly believe if you’re going to have enough food, people’s going to have to start doing this,” Forsythe said.

It’s possible that aquaponics could be a big part of the solution to feeding a growing world, Sloan said. Because aquaponic growing can be done on a smaller land footprint, because it uses less water, because the plants can grow year-round —

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Fracking debate heats up in WNC

Venue change for fracking hearing A public hearing on North Carolina’s proposed oil and gas rules will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, at the Ramsey Regional Activity Center at Western Carolina University.

This is a change in venue from the original location of WCU’s Bardo Fine and

Of course, small-scale aquaponic growers — people like Forsythe, who run small systems with enough food to feed a family and maybe sell at a farmers market or donate to a food pantry — are becoming more and more numerous.

But there still aren’t a lot. Sloan guesstimates no more than “maybe a handful, two handfuls” scattered throughout the region.

Forsythe would like to see those handfuls multiply.

“What would happen if, say, two billion people, three billion people, started growing their own food?” Forsythe asked.

Sloan isn’t particularly certain that a col-

The Canary Coalition, Clean Water for North Carolina and Jackson County Coalition Against Fracking will hold a training session from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, at the Jackson County Public Library in Sylva to help fracking opponents hone effective talking points in advance of the upcoming fracking hearing.

The hearing will be a forum for people to recommend specific changes to the proposed rules rather than a place to take a stand as pro- or anti-fracking. The training session will cover the law that passed this summer lifting the ban on fracking in N.C. and the newly proposed rules and guidelines for hydraulic fracturing. Known as fracking, the process involves injecting water mixed with sand and a chemical cocktail into a deep wellbore in order to extract natural gas from the rock below.

The Canary Coalition, 828.631.3447 or info@canarycoalition.org. lection of small-scale systems are the solution, however, for the simple reason that aquaponic growing is tricky.

“You’re trying to learn how to raise an animal and plant concurrently, and that’s hard,” she said. Usually when she talks to someone who’s interested in setting up an aquaponic system, she encourages them to try hydroponics — growing plants without soil — first.

“The whole ‘let’s grow our food, back to nature thing,’ that’s a feel-good thing,” Sloan said. “You have to be good at it.”

Not everybody is, she said, which is why it’ll be important to see how it goes as the project of a large-scale investor before promoting aquaponics as the way of the future for food. It’s not time to paint the picture as full-blown rosy, because “I don’t think we have enough information for it to be that rosy.”

Maybe the jury’s out on whether aquaponics is the solution to all the earth’s eating-related woes, but Forsythe’s feeling pretty rosy about his system as a solution for both his diet and his sanity. Stress and anger dissipate when he plants seeds against the background noise of trickling water and the erupting garden offers a flavorful snack whenever he’s in the mood. With a nonstop harvest now coming in, the family won’t lack for food that’s as fresh, organic, local and inexpensive as it gets — even when winter descends on the Smokies.

“This is just something I love doing,” he said.

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it has a lot going for it.

But it’s too early in the game to reach conclusions.

“I think that the jury’s still out on that, but I think that’s a real possibility,” she said.

“But I don’t know. It all depends on if we can get these systems to a size that is economically viable.”

If conventional farming is expensive, then large-scale aquaponic farming is astronomical. There’s a lot more infrastructure.

Glass panels, piping, pumps, heating for the winter … it all adds up. And it hasn’t been much tried on a large commercial scale.

“Nationally, we really don’t have, to my knowledge, a good model to see the scale to make it commercially viable,” Sloan said. “It costs a lot of money to invest if you’re going to go into a real aquaponic system.”

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Registration for those who wish to speak starts at 4 p.m. The deadline for written comments goes through Sept. 30.

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The fracking issue is exploding in Western North Carolina as a public hearing on proposed oil and gas rules in the state draws closer.

Look for special coverage in next week’s issue of The Smoky Mountain News on what the proposed rules mean. We hope the issue will serve as your guide to the fracking debate, and specifically to the pros and cons of the pending rules that will lay the groundwork for oil and gas extraction.

Fracking critics have claimed the spotlight in recent months with a bevy of meetings, speakers, film screenings and discussions. This week, however, fracking supporters got a voice at a forum hosted by N.C. Sen. Jim Davis, R-Franklin, billed as the real story on fracking. Due to press deadlines, the forum could not be included in this week’s edition, but it will be included in next week’s special coverage.

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Mud Run to splash into Waynesville

A six-week kayaking program at Lake Junaluska will give homeschoolers a chance to get out on the water. Each session will be held 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., with the first one on Thursday, Sept. 4. Participants will also have the option of learning to paddleboard.

Limited to 15 participants ages 8 to 15. Preregister at the Waynesville Recreation Center’s front desk, 550 Vance St. $35 for all six weeks.

The Building Bridges Mud Run, held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Waynesville Recreation Center, will give runners a chance to get wet and muddy while raising money for the Canton Lions Club and Lions Club International.

The strenuous 3.5-mile course traverses creeks, hills, mud pits and more than 15 obstacles, finishing with a slippery surprise. Prizes for

the fastest team and fastest individual in each category will be awarded, with each team receiving a single timing chip to monitor pace. $35, with registration open online at www.active.com/waynesville-nc/running/mudruns-races/building-bridges-mud-run-2014 or at the Waynesville Recreation Center on the day of the event.

Food and beverage vendors, as well as showers, will be available onsite. Organizers recommend that participants weat spandex and bring a change of clothes with them.

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Waynesville resident Jennifer Jacobsen recently crossed the finish line of the Ironman Louisville, a challenging race that involves a total 140 miles of swimming, biking and running, in a time of 15 hours, 43 minutes and 8 seconds.

“Participating in Ironman Louisville was one of the most challenging, incredible and exciting moments of my life,” Jacobsen said. “There were moments of pure joy and exhilaration as well as times of pain and questioning if I would finish the race all during the course of the day. What an amazing experience and I am grateful I was able to fulfill a dream.”

Nantahala Kids Club, a program designed to engage kids in paddling, will kickoff a six-week outdoor recreation program Sept. 8.

Sessions begin at Finger Lake, a gentle and intimate flat-water arm off Lake Fontana, and gradually move to beginner-friendly rivers such as the Tuckaseegee and Little Tennessee. Participants learn basic safety and navigation skills under the guidance of experienced profes-

sional instructors. The program also focuses on river stewardship, teamwork and building confidence.

The program is put on by the Nantahala Racing Club as part of the Young Rhinos Whitewater Development initiative, aimed engaging local families in healthy outdoor recreation and eliminating barriers to youth participation in whitewater sports.

“This program is an opportunity for kids to explore whitewater kayaking and decide if it is something they would like to pursue more seriously,” said Zuzana Montagne, Executive Director of Nantahala Racing Club. “Because all equipment is provided by our partners Nantahala Outdoor Center and Endless River Adventures, parents don’t need to make a costly initial investment to get their kids involved.” nantahalaracingclub.com/youth-programs/nantahala-kids- club or email NantahalaRacingClub@gmail.com by Sept 5.

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Bryson City Bicycles has been named one of America’s Best Bike Shops of 2014.

Awarded by the National Bike Dealers Association, fewer than 300 shops out of over 4,000 across the country can claim this honor.

“This award is not only a feather in our cap, but one for the town of Bryson City as well,” said Diane Cutler, coowner.

“That we met the criteria while being such a small shop makes it an even

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pedal through the mountains of Western North Carolina while raising money for Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The race will start at 8 a.m. from Pack Square Park in downtown Asheville and then cover 30-, 60-, and 110-mile routes through the area. The race is being held in conjunction with the 13th Annual Organicfest in Pack Square Park.

The Gran Fondo Asheville features four timed sections, mechanic support, fully stocked aid stations along the route, food and beverage at the finish, a cash purse and prizes for overall and age-group winners.

Registration deadline is Friday, Sept. 5, with a 500-person field limit. www.gfncs.com.

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Cashiers adventure race kicks off second year

All-things-Smokies on tap for weekend gathering at Lake J The Great Smoky Mountains Association will hold its annual members’ appreciation weekend on the North Carolina side of the park this year — at Lake Junaluska from Sept. 19-21.

Those three days will be packed full of activity, including birding sessions, guided hikes and a naturalist ramble, lectures and presentations featuring birds of prey and “misunderstood” wildlife. Among the program and outing leaders are Don Hendershot, Danny Bernstein, Christine Hoyer, Kevin Burke and Liz Domingue.

There will also be a session on cornshuck doll making and a screening of Cataloochee, a new documentary chronicling the history and evolution of the valley that was cleared of settlers to make way for the creation of the park. And of course, the release party for the GSMA’s new CD “Caroll Best and the White Oak String Band.”

Room reservations are closed, but partakers can still register for activities and meals. $45 for meals or activities; $75 for both. Registration open through Sept. 5.

865.436.7318. www.smokiesinformation.org.

Runners looking for a wilderness challenge will get their chance with the Second Annual Cashiers Trail Mix Mountain Run Experience Saturday, Sept. 13.

The run features 5-mile and 3-mile routes through the woods of the 2,000-acre Chinquapin Community on the CashiersHighlands plateau. Live music by Circus Mutt, outdoors games, archery and bird of prey demonstrations, award-winning barbeque, beer from The Ugly Dog Public House and a junior-sized adventure course for kids sweeten the deal.

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The annual Kids in the Creek program visits classrooms and takes every Haywood County eighth grader out for field days to learn these lessons firsthand. During the field component, Haywood Waterways sets up stations for students to learn about watersheds, water chemistry, fish and macro-invertebrates. Students collect biological data from the Pigeon River and then, back in the classroom, use the data to determine water quality.

RSVP by Sept. 10 to Christine O’Brien, christine.haywoodwaterways@gmail.com or 828.476.4667. Help welcome for half a day, all three days or somewhere in-between.

A program titled “Touching the Face of History: The Story of the Plott Hound” will be held at 6:30 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Jackson County Library.

This fascinating story of the Plott family and the Plott hound, bred for bear hunting prowess, is a classic American tale of adventure with roots deeply entrenched in North Carolina soil and American history and culture. And it is a story that award winning author and historian Bob Plott, the great-great-great grandson of Johannes George Plott, is uniquely qualified to tell.

Bob Plott has published several books on hunting and the premier big game hunting dog breed in America, and he is a descendent of the Plott family that bred this specialized hound.

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Haywood Waterways Association is looking for volunteers to help teach eighth graders just how important clean water is to people and the environment during the Kids in the Creek program Sept. 15-17 at the Canton Recreation Park.

Volunteers will help students get in and out of waders and to dump their nets — which will hopefully be full of fresh catches of macroinvertebrates — and help them match their finds with a naming key. No A Despicable Me-themed team poses at experience is necesthe end of last year’s race. Donated photo sary.

Elk viewing seniors Seniors in the Waynesville area will get a chance to see elk in Cataloochee Valley with a guided tour offered through the Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department, Sept. 9 and 23. The trips will leave from the Waynesville Recreation Center at 3 p.m. and return at 9:30 p.m.

Participants will enjoy a bring-your-owndinner on the grounds and should also tote a camera, binoculars and bug spray. $5 for Rec Center members; $7 non-members. Space is limited. RSVP to Tim Petrea, 828.456.2030 or tpetrea@waynesvillenc.gov.

$50 with t-shirt, lunch and drink included. Must be 14 to enter, but spectators are welcome. Funds benefit the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce and construction of a new fire station on Breedlove Road for the Cashiers-Glenville Volunteer Fire Department. www.cashierstrailmix.com

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A program titled Tales of Sex and Violence from the Swamp will discuss the science behind animal communication, 7:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at the Highlands Civic Center.

Barbara Ballentine, a biologist specializing in evolutionary explanations Swamp sparrow. for bird Donated photo behavior, completed a study on the swamp sparrow, a local species. Her presentation will include results from that research, shedding light on the function of the sparrow’s song.

Free. Social time will begin at 7 p.m. A program of the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society. www.highlandsaudubonsociety.org

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A roadside birding walk Sept. 6 along Turtle Pond Road in Franklin will give participants a chance to see species such as eastern bluebirds, Canada warblers and barred owls.

Sponsored by the Highlands Plateau Audubon Society and the Franklin Bird Club, the group will meet at 8 a.m. at the Bi-Lo parking area to carpool, with a carpool from Highlands leaving 7:30 a.m. from Highlands Town Hall. Led by Brock Hutchins.

828.524.5234.

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An explanation — and experience — of what makes llamas good pack animals and trail companions will held at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, at the Cradle of Forestry in America.

During Afternoon Tea with Llamas, the llamas will carry lunches and snacks along the Forest Discovery Trail, where children can take turns leading the llamas.

George Appenzeller and Sarah Meadows, who work with youth outdoor organization Challenge Adventures, will talk about the llamas’ cooperative social structure, which presents humans with an example of teamwork and caring. The group will stop and picnic along the trail.

This moderate, 2-mile walk travels through scenic woods and by the 1914 Climax logging locomotive. $5 for adults, free for youth 15 and under. Golden Age passports and America the Beautiful passes honored. The Cradle of Forestry is located on U.S. 276 in the Pisgah National Forest, 4 miles south of the Blue Ridge Parkway.

828.877.3130 or go to www.cradleofforestry.org.

September 5–6 Between the broncos that will be busted, the bulls that will be bucking, and the rodeo clowns looking to avoid getting stomped in the head, there will be all sorts of skills competitions and top-name riders in this PRCA-sanctioned event. Gates open at 6 nightly, with the rodeo starting at 8. Located at the intersection of Highways 19/441 in Cherokee, NC. Buy your tickets at VisitCherokeeNC.com.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS • WestCare Wellness will be hosting an event focusing on preparing healthy family meals from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 4, in the main lobby of Harris Regional Hospital. This event is one in a series and is in partnership with Jackson County Department of Public Health.

828.586.7734.

• Training for Fracking Hearing, 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, Jackson County Public Library, 310 Keener St., Sylva. 828.631.3447 or info@canarycoalition.org.

All phone numbers area code 828 unless otherwise noted.

• Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, Chamber of Commerce at Global Reclamations, 100 Cherrywood Rd., Cashiers. 828.743.5191.

• Southwestern Community College will offer a poker dealer certification course. 7-11 p.m., Mondays through Thursdays, Sept. 8 to Nov. 6. Tribal Bingo building, Cherokee. $180. 828.339.4426.

• The 2nd annual 7 Clans Rodeo will be held Sept. 5-6 at the intersection of U.S. 19/441 in Cherokee. Gates open for both nights at 6 p.m., with a preshow performance by country/rock act Joe Lasher Jr. at 7:15 p.m., followed by the rodeo at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults in advance ($15 at gate), and $6 for children in advance ($8 at gate). A weekend pass is $18 in advance ($20 at gate).

• Haywood Community College will offer a series of Student Success Seminars, 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, Haywood Community College,185 Freelander Drive., Clyde. 828.627.4646.

• The Western North Carolina Civil War Round Table will meet, 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, Jackson County Justice Center, Sylva. 828.293.5924.

• Southwestern Community College will offer a professional office management course designed to help find employment. 4:30-7:30 p.m., Mondays and Wednesdays from Sept. 8 to Dec. 15. SCC Macon Annex. $185 plus books. 828.339.4296.

• Audubon to present “Tales of Sex and Violence from the Swamp” with Dr. Barbara Ballentine, 7:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 8, Highlands Civic Center, 600 North 4th St., Highlands. 828.743.9670.

• The Smoky Mountain Quilters Guild will hold their quilters yard sale on Sept. 8 during their morning meeting. The Guild meets at First Presbyterian Church, Franklin. 828.524.4530.

• Sen. Jim Davis will hold a town hall meeting about North Carolina education and teacher pay, 6-7:30 p.m.

Monday, Sept. 8, Swain County Administration Building.

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• OccupyWNC General Assembly meeting, 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 9, Room 246, Jackson Justice Center, 401 Grindstaff Rd., Sylva. www.occupywnc.org.

• Swain County Coalition Against Fracking, 6:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Sept. 9, Marianna Black Library. 828.736.5529.

• The Jackson County Public Library will offer a free class on organizing files on your computer, 5:45 p.m.

Wednesday, Sept. 10, 310 Keener St., Sylva.

828.586.2016.

• The Catholic Women’s Circle of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church will present the 8th annual Baskets and Bags Bingo Night, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, Haywood County Fairgrounds. $20 for 21 games. 828.452.0768.

• Waynesville Recreation Center will close for renovations and maintenance Sept. 8-14. The building will reopen at 5 a.m., Sept. 15. Members will be charged a pro-rated rate for the month. 828.456.2030.

• A public hearing devoted to North Carolina’s oil and gas rules will take place at Western Carolina University, 5-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center. 919.807.6363.

• Poteet Park Pavilion will mark the anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights, 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, Poteet Park Pavilion, Sylva. Box 547@aol.com.

BUSINESS & EDUCATION • Southwestern Community College Craft Brewing Program. Starts 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, until Nov. 20, SCC Jackson Campus, 447 College Dr., Sylva. 828.339.4394 or www.southwesterncc.edu.

• Haywood County’s first public charter school, Shining Rock Classical Academy, will host information meeting, 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, Old Armory, 44 Boundary St., Waynesville. bbutler@srca.teamcfa.org.

• Haywood Community College Small Business Center presents “Mompreneurs: Balancing Parenthood and Entrepreneurship,” 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9.

SBC.haywood.edu or 828.627.4512.

• The University of North Carolina Board of Governors will hold its September meeting at Western Carolina University, Sept. 10-12. 828.227.3083.

Highlands-Cashiers Hospital will host an Estate Planning and Health Care Directives, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Campus. 828.526.1325.

FUNDRAISERS AND BENEFITS

• Weekly yoga classes, Maggie Valley Wellness Center.

All classes (except chair) are $12 per drop in or $40 for four classes.

THE SPIRITUAL SIDE • The World Methodist Museum will hold “A Celebration of Women in Methodism,” 3:45 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 575 North Lakeshore Drive, Lake Junaluska.

828.456.9432 ext. 4.

• West Canton Baptist Church will hold homecoming service, 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, West Canton Baptist Church, 75 Lowe St., Canton. Speaker. Potluck lunch follows service. 828.648.5561.

KIDS & FAMILIES • Nantahala Racing Club’s youth outreach program, Nantahala Kids Club (NKC), will resume on Sept. 8, 2014 for the fall session. $50 for new members, $25 for members who registered in the spring session. www.NantahalaRacingClub.com.

• Write On! Creative Workshop for 8-12 year olds, 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10, Jackson County Public Library, 310 Keener St., Sylva. 828.586.2016.

Arts • Kids can make their own piece of art from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday during the Family Art at the Jackson County Farmers Market at the Community Table, downtown Sylva. 631.3033 or www.jacksoncountyfarmermarket.com.

• Suzuki Flute at The Music Village is accepting new students ages 4 to adult. Beginning through advanced students are welcome. 293.5600 or www.themusicvillage-nc.com.

• Venture Local Franklin will hold a “cash mob” to support Sylva Main Street business fire victims, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 5, Old Jackson County Courthouse, Sylva. www.facebook.com/venturelocalfranklin

• The Uptown Gallery in Franklin offers monthly art workshops for children. Children must be at least eight years old. Pre-registration is required. 349.4607 or caauptowngallery@frontier.com.

• The United Methodist Men will hosting their annual fundraiser, “Loaves and Fishes Supper”, 4-7 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 6, First United Methodist Church, 566 S. Haywood St., Waynesville. 828.508.4550.

• Kids Creation Stations, 10 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, The Bascom in Highland. Ages 5 to 9, $5 per class.

787.2897.

• Haywood Community College will hold “College Night” with more than 40 college representatives, 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, lower level of Student Services, Haywood Community College, 185 Freelander Dr, Clyde. 828.627.4679.

• Eighth annual Baskets and Bags Bingo, 7 p.m.

Friday, Sept. 12, Haywood County Fairgrounds.

Presented by the Catholic Women’s Circle of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Proceeds go to local community agencies. $20 for 21 games. Sponsorships also available. Great prizes. Karen Conner, 452.0768.

Sponsorship information, Belinda Lowe, 648.5568.

HEALTH MATTERS • Two-day diabetes management class for the public, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, and Tuesday, Sept.

9, Angel Medical Center, Franklin. Pre-registration required, Barbara Hall, 369.4166.

RECREATION & FITNESS • Drop-in yoga: beginners, 10 a.m. Mondays; beyond beginners, 4 p.m. Wednesdays, Lake Junaluska Kern Building Fitness Center. $10 per person, per class. No registration required. Taught by Rumi Kakareka, a certified yoga instructor with 20 years experience.

703.966.7138 or rkakareka@me.com.

• Stand Up Paddle Board YOGA, 9 to 10:30 a.m.

Saturdays, Fontana Lake. 342.6444, www.brysoncitystandup.com/sup-yoga.

• After School Art Adventure, 4:15 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays, The Bascom in Highland. Ages 5 to 9, $5 per class. Follows Macon public school schedule. 787.2897.

• After School Advanced Art Adventure, 4:15 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays, The Bascom in Highland. Middle and high school age students. $5 per class. Follows Macon public school schedule. 787.2897.

• Kid’s sewing/needlecraft class 10 a.m. to noon, Saturdays, Studio 598, 598 W. Main St., Sylva.

587.7899.

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• Ready 4 Learning, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Waynesville Public Library. For 4 and 5 year olds, focuses on kindergarten readiness skills. 452.5169.

• Rompin’ Stompin’ Story Time, 10 a.m. Thursdays, Canton library, for kids of all ages. This is a musical story time with dancing, singing, simple musical instruments and books.

• Movers and Shakers Story time, 11 a.m. Thursdays, Waynesville Public Library. For all ages. Movement, books, songs and more. 452.5169.

• The American Girls Club meets at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva. The club is based on a book series about historical women. Club members read and do activities. Free. 586.9499.

• Family Story Time for ages 18 months to 5 years is held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays at the Macon County Public Library in Franklin. 526.3600.

• Preschool Story time, ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m.

Wednesdays, Marianna Black Library, Bryson City.

• Dial-A-Story is available to all ages through the Marianna Black Library in Bryson City. Hear Miss Christine tell stories (a new one each week) just by calling 488.9412.

POLITICAL GROUP EVENTS & LOCAL GOVERNMENT • WCU Political Debate Series, 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, between Mark Meadows (R-Jackson) and Tom Hill (DHenderson), Grandroom of A.K. Hinds University Center on the WCU campus; 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, between Joe Sam Queen (D-Haywood) and Mike Clampitt (RSwain), Health and Human Sciences Building on WCU’s West Campus; and 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, between Jim Davis (R-Macon) and Jane Hipps (D-Haywood), Room 204 of the Health and Human Sciences Building. All debates will be broadcast live online by WLOS-TV on www.wlos.com.

• A Book Trade/Exchange, 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Brain Gym, 81 Elmwood Way, Waynesville. 452.2370.

• Jim Moore, candidate for District Attorney, will speak, 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, Macon County Democratic Headquarters, 251 Sloan Rd., Franklin. 828.332.7118.

• WCU is collecting old books for local children. Please drop donations at Reynolds Residence Hall or Scott Hall on the campus of WCU. 227.4642 or jgbowen1@catamount.wcu.edu.

• League of Women Voters of Macon County will host a forum with state Sen. Jim Davis, R-Franklin, and Jane Hipps, his Democratic challenger forum. Noon on Thursday, Sept. 11, Tartan Hall, Franklin.

• A Haywood county non-fiction book club meets the third Monday of each month at 7 p.m. at various locations. 456.8428 • Book Babies story time at Blue Ridge Books meets Mondays at 10:30 a.m. for children 3 years old and younger. 456.6000.

• Adventures in Reading, noon and 5:30 p.m., Thursdays. Story, snack and craft. Swain County Family Resource Center. 488.7505.

• Family Story Time, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Canton Public Library and at 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Waynesville Public

A&E FESTIVALS, SPECIAL & SEASONAL EVENTS • JoLynn Mattews and Eva Toletti will demonstrate crafting skills, 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, Tunnel

Mountain Crafts, 94 Front St., Dillsboro.

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• Angel Hospice will hold its 3rd Annual High Tea and Champagne fundraiser, 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, Bloemsma Barn on Patton Rd., Franklin. Jay Siltzer, WLOS Meteorologist, will speak. $25 per person. Tickets can be purchased at Hospice offices, 170 Church St. 828.369.4206.

• Jackson County Green Energy Park seems vendors for the Youth Arts Festival. The festival is Saturday, Sept.

20. An estimated 1,600 children and adults will be in attendance to watch artisans practice their craft, listen to local music, and get their hands dirty with art projects. Artists should fill out the online form at JCGEP.org or call the Green Energy Park Director Timm Muth at 631.0271.

• Mountain Heritage Day, 40th Anniversary, Saturday, Sept. 27, Western Carolina University campus.

Mountain Heritage Day contests, whisker-growing, oldfashioned costumes, home-canned goods; chainsaw competition, antique auto show and Mountain Heritage Day 5K. Artists and craftspeople juried competition.

Applications at www.mountainheritageday.com or 227.7129. www.facebook.com/mountainheritageday or @WCU on Twitter.

• Call to restaurateurs for Fifth annual Taste of Sylva culinary tour, 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, downtown Sylva and McGuire Gardens. Julie Sylvester, 226.0181 or by email at julie@pinnacleeventswnc.com. Deadline is Aug. 22. www.mainstreetsylva.org.

ON STAGE & IN CONCERT • Frog Level Brewing Company in Waynesville will have Summers & Kram play Sept. 4 and The Wilhelm Brothers Sept. 5. All shows begin at 6 p.m. Free.

828.454.5664 or www.froglevelbrewing.com.

• Horn player James Rester will perform at Western Carolina University, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, WCU Coulter Building. 828.227.7242.

• Jazz guitarist Dan Keller will perform for The Classic Wineseller, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, The Classic Wineseller. Call for reservations. 828.452.6000.

• Lefty Williams to perform at Nantahala Outdoor Center’s Big Wesser BBQ and Brew, 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, Nantahala Gorge. www.noc.com.

• Haywood County Public Library presents “Lee Smith: Ivy, Alice, and Evalina”, 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, The Waynesville Library Auditorium, Waynesville. RSVP is required. 828.356.2507.

• Jamie Laval to play in “A Musical Journey Through the Scottish Highlands”. Thursday, Sept. 11, The Strand Theater. $20/$10 students. www.38main.com.

• Riders in the Sky will perform at Western Carolina University, 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center. $21 for adults, $16 for WCU faculty and staff and $7 for students and children. 828.227.2479.

• Gaither Homecoming Tour, 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, Western Carolina University’s Liston B. Ramsey

Regional Activity Center. Tickets are $73 for platinum seating, $36 for artist circle seating, $26 for regular reserved seating and $23 for seniors and children.

Groups of 15 or more with reservations, $21 per person. 227.7677. 227.7722 or visit the Ramsey Activity Center box office.

• Ninth annual Nashville Songwriters’ Round, 6 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 20, Trillium Links & Lake Club, Cashiers. Proceeds benefit Blue Ridge School Education Foundation. Tickets, $75 per person.

743.5191.

• Single tickets now on sale for the 2014-15 Galaxy of Stars Series at Western Carolina University’s John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center. 227.2479, www.bardoartscenter.wcu.edu.

MUSIC JAMS.

fourth Sundays Gateway Club ballroom, Waynesville.

Family-oriented, requires no experience.

• Free beginner clogging classes, 6:30 p.m. SCC Swain Center. Offered by Swain County Cooperative Extension. Instructor is Kerry Plemmons. Chris Smith teaches line dance classes at 6:30 p.m. each Thursday. Free. 488.3848.

• Beginner clogging classes, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the NC Cooperative Extension, 60 Almond School Road, in Bryson City, in the SCC building. No prior dance experience required. 488.3848 to register.

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• Multi-platinum country singer-songwriter Jo Dee Messina will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin. Tickets are $37, $33 and $26. 866.273.4615 or www.greatmountainmusic.com.

lowheemountainarts.org or 342.6913.

• The Diamond K Dance Ranch in Maggie Valley offers live music and dance Saturdays at 8 p.m. 246.0207.

• The Diamond K Ranch in Maggie Valley offers live music Thursdays-Saturdays at 8 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays are ladies nights. 926.7735.

• Ballroom dance classes are offered every Thursday Night at Club 56 Fitness Inc. in Maggie Valley. No partner needed. Taught by Laura Roberts. Classes at 7 to 8 p.m. and 8 to 9 p.m. Cost is $30 for one series for an individual or $40 for both series; couples are $40 for one series or $50 for both. 734.2113.

• Cruso Circle Play & Jam, 7 p.m. every Tuesday, Cruso Community Center and Friendship Club in Cruso. www.facebook.com/crusocircleplayjam.

• 7 p.m. Fridays, Pickin’ in the Park, through Labor Day, Canton • Signature Brew Coffee Company holds Sylva Open Jam nights on the second and fourth Thursday of the month. Shop provides the instruments, you provide the talent. Chris Coopers’ Fusion band hosts.

DANCE • Community dances, 2:30 p.m. second Sundays at Jackson County Public Library complex and 2 p.m.

• The Pisgah Promenaders offer fall dance lessons co-sponsored by Waynesville Parks and Recreation, 7 p.m., Old Armory, Waynesville. 452.5917.

• Social dance classes, including ballroom, Latin, country, swing and blues meets Mondays from 7 to 8 p.m. and 8 to 9 p.m. at the Old Armory Recreation Center in Waynesville. No partner needed. michael@michaelthomas.com or lauraroberts@charter.net or 734.2113.

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• Balsam Crafters’ 5th annual art and craft show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, Balsam Fire Department.

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

• Game Day, 2 p.m. third Saturday of the month, Papou’s Wine Shop, Sylva. Bring cards, board games, etc. 586.6300.

LITERARY (ADULTS) • Tyler Cook, Michael Lovett, Susan Shelton and Betty Farmer will sign copies of their new book, “A Guide to Historic Dillsboro,” 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, Dillsboro 125 Anniversary event, Dillsboro. All proceeds go to the Appalachian Women’s Museum. 828.371.8519 or www.moonshinepressnc.com.

• Award-winning author Bob Plott will speak at the Jackson County Public Library, 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.

9, Community Room, Jackson County Public Library, 310 Keener St., Sylva. 828.586.2016.

• Carol Bryson will present her book, “Glenville and Cashiers … From The Records,” 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

11. Community Room, Historic Jackson County Courthouse. 828.631.2646.

• Haywood County Public Library presents “Lee Smith: Ivy, Alice, and Evalina”, 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, The Waynesville Library Auditorium, Waynesville. RSVP is required. 828.356.2507.

• The Artist and Writer Retreats + Workshops, Sept.

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• Jenny Bennett presents her new book, “The Twelve Streams of LeConte”, 6:30 p.m Friday, Sept. 5, City Lights Bookstore, 3 E. Jackson St., Sylva. 828.586.9499.

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• The 2nd annual 7 Clans Rodeo will be held Sept. 5-6 at the intersection of U.S. 19/441 in Cherokee. Gates open for both nights at 6 p.m., with a preshow performance by country/rock act Joe Lasher Jr. at 7:15 p.m., followed by the rodeo at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults in advance ($15 at gate), and $6 for children in advance ($8 at gate). A weekend pass is $18 in advance ($20 at gate).

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• The Black Horse Dance Hall, 4027 Soco Rd., Maggie Valley, has social dance class Thursdays, no partner needed; line dance class 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, $5 cover charge; line dance class, 7 to 8 p.m., open dancing, Saturdays. Doors open at 6 p.m. $5 cover. No alcohol. Wood dance floor. lauraroberts@charter.net or call/text 734.1587 or lauraprice@yahoo.com, 243.2626.

FOOD & DRINK • Cherokee BBQ and Bluegrass Throwdown, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 5-6, Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds, 545 Tsali Blvd., Cherokee. 800.438.1601.

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• The Jackson County Senior Center will host a Grandparent Appreciation Dinner, 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, Department on Aging, Senior Center, 100 County Services Park, Sylva. Make reservations by Sept. 4 at 4 p.m. 828.586.4944.

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• All-Adult First Class Moonshine Car during the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Moonshine Experience on the new Carolina Shine. Tickets, $98 for adults (21+), through September, and $104 for adults (21+) during October. 488.7024 or 800.872.4681 ext.

7024, www.gsmr.com.

• Gathering Table, 5 to 7 p.m. Thursdays, at The Community Center, Route 64, Cashiers. Provides fresh, nutritious dinners to all members of the community regardless of ability to pay. Volunteers always needed and donations gratefully accepted. 743.9880.

ART/GALLERY EVENTS & OPENINGS

September 3-9, 2014

• The deadline to enter a quilt in the 2014 Smoky Mountain Quilt Show has been extended to Sept. 10.

The show will be held Oct. 2-4 at Western Carolina University. Entry forms can be found at www.smokymtnquilters.org. 828.293.5004 or 828.508.7916.

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• Waynesville’s Art after Dark will present Nancy Howell Blevins, Sept. 5. Cedar Hill Studio, 196 N Main St. 828.421.6688.

• The entry deadline for the Smoky Mountain Quilters Guild Quilt Show is Sept. 10. Entry information is found on the Guild’s website. www.smokymtnquilters.org or 828.508.7916.

• The Jackson County Arts Council will sponsor an Art Talk by Clinton Hardin, 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, Rotunda Gallery, Jackson County Library Annex.

828.507.9820.

• Artists get two festivals for the price of one: Dillsboro’s 125th Birthday Fall Festival, Sept. 6, and Dillsboro Fine Arts & Crafts Fair COLORFAIR, Oct. 4. www.visitdillsboro.org, 506.8331, Jackson County Chamber of Commerce or Town Hall in Dillsboro.

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

565.4159.

• Juried competition for artists and craftspeople, Mountain Heritage Day, 40th Anniversary, Saturday, Sept. 27, Western Carolina University campus.

Applications at www.mountainheritageday.com.

• Call to artists to apply for entry in the 6th annual 2014 Cashiers Valley Leaf Festival, Oct. 10-12, Cashiers Valley. www.visitcashiersvalley.com or e-mail info@visitcashiersvalley.com or 743.8428.

CLASSES, PROGRAMS & DEMONSTRATIONS • The Small Business Center of Haywood Community College will offer a free HandMade in America Craft Lab, 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, Haywood Community College Creative Arts Building. 828.627.4606.

• Dogwood Crafters Cooperative will offer Chair Seat Weaving Workshop, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Sept. 9 and 10, Masonic Lodge, Dillsboro. $3 for class. 828.586.2435.

• The deadline to enter a quilt in the 2014 Smoky Mountain Quilt Show has been extended to Sept. 10.

The show will be held Oct. 2-4 at Western Carolina University. Entry forms can be found at www.smokymtnquilters.org. 828.293.5004 or 828.508.7916.

• Call for artists and volunteers to works hands-on with children for 2014 Youth Arts Festival, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, Jackson County Green Energy Park. www.jcgep.org.

• Rug Hooking Group, 5:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays, Jackson County Public Library. Beginners welcome.

631.2561.

• Children’s Art Classes, by Scottie Harris, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., Tuesdays. www.iamclasses.webs.com or contact Char at 456.9197, orcharspaintings@msn.com.

• Drawing Lessons for Adults, by Char Avrunin, 1 to 4 p.m. Mondays. www.iamclasses.webs.com or contact Char at 456.9197, orcharspaintings@msn.com.

• Painting Lessons for Adults, by Char Avrunin, 1 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays. www.iamclasses.webs.com or contact Char at 456.9197, orcharspaintings@msn.com.

• Private Art Lessons by Char Avrunin, www.iamclasses.webs.com or contact Char at 456.9197 or charspaintings@msn.com.

• Art classes with Dominick DePaolo, 10 a.m. to noon on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at the Old Armory Building, 44 Boundary St. in Waynesville and from 1 to 3 p.m. every Friday at Mountain Home Collection at 110 Miller St., Waynesville. Watercolor classes, 10 a.m. to noon, oil painting classes, 1 to 3 p.m. Mondays, Uptown Gallery, Franklin. Registration requested. Armory classes, 456.9918; Home Collection classes, 456.5441; Franklin classes, 349.4607.

• The Smoky Mountain Knitting Guild offers free Learn to Knit classes for adults and children at the Waynesville Library on Tuesdays. The adult class meets from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Children (boys and girls ages 8-12) meet from 5 to 6 p.m. Pre-registration required. 246.0789.

• Jon Houglum’s North Carolina Mountain Landscape Oil Painting Workshop will take place at 9:30 a.m. through 4 p.m. on Aug. 29 and 30 at the Historic Cowee School. This workshop is for advanced beginners, intermediate and advanced oil painting students. 51 Cowee School Rd., Franklin. 369.7274. www.houglumfineart.com.

• A landscape-painting workshop for beginners with Jon Houglum will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Aug. 29-30 at the Historic Cowee School in Franklin.

369.7274 or houglumfineart2@frontier.com.

FILM & SCREEN • Banff Mountain Film Radical Reels Tour, high adrenaline films, will show at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, Regal Biltmore Grande Stadium 15, 292 Thetford St., Biltmore Park Town Square, Asheville. Presented by REI and Radical Reels. Benefit for SORBA (Southern Off-Road Bicycle Association). Tickets at REI only, $15 ($17 starting Sept. 7) VIP tickets, $30, or over the phone, 687.0918. www.rei.com/asheville, www.pisgahareasorba.org, www.racialreels.com.

• The Marianna Black Library will present a film based on a classic novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 33 Fryemont St., Bryson City.

• The Mad Batter Food & Film now showing featured films, 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays, downtown Sylva location. Special kids’ matinee at 2 p.m. Saturdays. Free. Movie listings and information, www.madbatterfoodandfilm.com.

586.3555.

• Family movie days at Marianna Black Library, Bryson City, are at 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays. Classic movies at 1 p.m. the second and fourth Friday. Other films also shown. Free movies and popcorn. 488.3030 or www.fontanalib.org/brysoncity.

• Movies at the Macon County Library. New movies, documentaries and foreign films every Monday at 3:30, Wednesday at 4:30 and again at 7 p.m., and classic matinees at Fridays at 2 p.m. The movies and popcorn are free, but donations are welcome.

524.3600.

Outdoors OUTINGS, HIKES & FIELDTRIPS The Marianna Black Library will present a film based on a classic novel by Frances Hodgson Burnett, 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 33 Fryemont St., Bryson City.

PROGRAMS & WORKSHOPS • Showing of “Gasland”, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept.

3, Haywood County Public Library, Waynesville branch.

828.452.5169.

• Jackson County Parks and Recreation will hold their “Knot Tying 101” program, Sept. 9. Register until Sept. 9. 828.293.3053.

• Western North Carolina Woodturners meeting, 6 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 11, Blue Ridge School, 95 Bobcat Drive, Cashiers. 828.526.2616.

• The Cradle of Forestry in America will present “Afternoon Tea with Llamas”, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 13, U.S. 276 in the Pisgah National Forest. $5 for adults over 15. 828.877.3130.

• WMI - Wilderness First Responder (WFR), nine-day comprehensive wilderness medical course, Sept. 1614, Cullowhee. Landmark Learning, 293.5384 or main@landmarklearning.edu.

• WMI - Wilderness First Responder Recertification, three-day course, Sept. 19-21, Cullowhee. Landmark Learning, 293.5384 or main@landmarklearning.edu.

FARM & GARDEN • Mountain Heritage Day’s “A Gathering In” traditional foods competition, Saturday, Sept. 27, Western Carolina University campus. Also a “Best in the West Sweet Potato Recipe Contest” adult and youth winners. www.mountainheritageday.com/Contests, or contact Peter Koch at pkoch@email.wcu.edu or 227.7129.

HIKING CLUBS • High Country Hikers, based out of Hendersonville but hiking throughout Western North Carolina, plans hikes every Monday and Thursday. Schedules, meeting places and more information are available on their website, www.highcountryhikers.org.

• Carolina Mountain Club hosts more than 150 hikes a year, including options for full days on weekends, full days on Wednesdays and half days on Sundays.

Non-members contact event leaders. www.carolinamountainclub.org • Nantahala Hiking Club based in Macon County holds weekly Saturday hikes in the Nantahala National Forest and beyond. www.nantahalahikingclub.org • Mountain High Hikers, based in Young Harris, Ga., leads several hikes per week. Guests should contact hike leader. www.mountainhighhikers.org.

• Smoky Mountain Hiking Club, located in East Tennessee, makes weekly hikes in the Great Smoky

Mountain National Park as well as surrounding areas. www.smhclub.org.

• Diamond Brand’s Women’s Hiking Group meets on the third Saturday of every month. For more information, e-mail awilliams@diamondbrand.com or call 684.6262.

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 Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. at Macon Middle School on Wells Grove Road.

Ladies and beginners’ ride. 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.

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. Andy, 488.1988.

• Monthly “Girlz Ride” at Tsali, last Friday of every month. Sponsored by Nantahala Area SORBA. Meet at 6:30 p.m. in Tsali parking lot. All skill levels welcome.

Social and snacks provided after the ride. 506.115, www.facebook.com/nantahalaareasorba.

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• The Cherokee Riders, a new cycling club in Cherokee, seeks members for weekly group rides.

Hugh Lambert 554.6810 or hughlamb@nccherokee.com.

• The Cherokee Runners meets each month on the 1st and 15th of the month (if the first falls on Sunday, the group meets on the 2nd), at the Age Link Conference Room. Group runs are being held each Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. starting at the Flame. www.cherokeerunners.com.

• Free Fly Fishing Classes are offered at River’s Edge Outfitters in Cherokee every week. Participants of all ages and skill levels are welcome and encouraged to attend. Classes will be approximately an hour and half long. For more information contact Rivers Edge Outfitters at 497.9300.

• The Jackson-Swain Master Gardeners’ Association meets at 9:30 a.m. every second Wednesday at the Jackson Community Services Building on Scotts Creek Road in Sylva. Mike Glover at 736.2768 or lmgofish@gmail.com.

• The WNC chapter of the Sierra Club meets the first Wednesday of the month at the Unitarian Church, 1 Edwin Place in Asheville. The meetings start with a half hour social gathering at 7 p.m. nc.sierraclub.org/wenoca.

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• Pigeon Valley Bassmasters Club of Canton will meet at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at J&S Cafeteria, Enka, Exit 44 off I-40. 712.2846.

• WNC Sportman’s Club’s Archery and Youth Airgun Shoots are held the first and second Saturdays of each month. 316.1588.

• The Diamond Brand Running Group will meet Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Each running group member is given a Running Group Rewards Card for the chance to receive great discounts and free products at Diamond Brand and registration is free. For more information, contact Sarah at smerrell@diamondbrand.com.

• Group Trail Running begins at 6 p.m. every Thursday. Start at the lobby of the YMCA in Asheville.

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• Macon County Horse Association meets at 7:30 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month at the Macon County Fairgrounds Alumni Building. Education program and business meeting. ddoster@fs.fed.us.

• The Macon County Beekeepers Association meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the extension office located on Thomas Heights Road next to Jim Brown Chrysler on Highlands Road. New members welcome.

• Haywood Bee Keepers Association meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the NC Ag center on Raccoon Road. hcbees.org.

• The Franklin Walking Club meets at 10 a.m. every Saturday (weather permitting) at the Tassee picnic shelter on the Greenway at the corner of Wells Grove Road and Ulco Drive. All fitness levels are welcome, call Linda at 421.7613.

• Haywood Alliance, a local chapter of the WNC Alliance, meets at various locations each month. Get involved with protecting Haywood County’s environment, scenery and farmland from development, and encouraging politicians to take steps. Contact jeswan@gmail.com.

• Friends of Panthertown workdays are held the fourth Saturday of every month (time and location varies).

Volunteers needed to maintain trails. For more information, contact Nina Elliott at 526.9938 (ext. 258), visit j-mca.org or friends.of.panthertown@gmail.com.

• Smoky Mountain Beekeepers meet at 7 p.m. on the second Thursday of every month at the Jackson Extension Center, 538 Scotts Creek, Sylva. Open to anyone interested in honeybees. 554.6935.

A FAMILY-FRIENDLY FARM! Now Buying Ginseng, pokeberries, botanicals and other roots & herbs.

• Bicolor Sweet Corn $15/bushel • Different varieties of apples • Canning tomatoes $8/box 3 or more $7/box • Heirloom, cherokee purple, & hillbilly tomatoes $1.59/lb.

• Mountain majesty tomatoes .99/lb.

• Now picking fresh Bell Peppers • Coming soon: Fall Decorations

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• Cold Mountain Photographic Society is a camera/photography club for amateurs and professionals who want to learn about and share their knowledge of photography with others. Must be 18 or older to join. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month in the conference room of MedWest Health and Fitness Center, 262 Leroy George Drive in Clyde. More information at www.cmpsnc.org or info@cmpsnc.org.

• Mountain Wild, the local chapter of the N.C. Wildlife Federation works to preserve and increase wildlife and wildlife habitat of the region. Free programs and guest speakers held periodically at the WNC Nature Center in Asheville. Call 338.0035.

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• 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.

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• Benton MacKaye Trail Association incorporates outings for hikes, trail maintenance and other work trips.

No experience is necessary to participate. www.bmta.org.

• Small RV Camping club is seeking additional members. We camp one weekend per month March through November. All ages are welcome. No dues, no structured activities. Just an enjoyment of the outdoors, fellowship, good conversation, potluck dinners and a roaring campfire. Contact Lillian for more details lilnau@aol.com or 369.6669.

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69 Chicks’ cries 70 Downgrading mothers ACROSS and fathers?

1 Jack of old western 74 With 75-Down, former films giant in gas 5 Bus. bigwig 77 Last exam 8 Like an uncaught 78 TV’s Ward escapee 79 - choy 15 NBA’s Yao 82 Unwashed footballers?

19 Pasta in tubular form 85 Preachy talk 21 Check cashers, e.g.

88 ATM hole 22 Mélange 89 “At Last” singer James 23 Racing dog is puz90 Operatives’ org. zling?

93 Heart, e.g.

25 Wife in “The Good 94 Sedgwick of “The Earth” Closer” 26 - Hawkins dance 96 Send playwright 27 Fido’s “Back off!”

Terrence back into cus28 Honeycomb insect tody?

29 Fight ender 101 Lime drink 30 In a peculiar way 103 Nano, e.g.

33 Lavish combination of 106 “Ferris Bueller’s Day ingredients blended in Off” actress advance?

107 Mini-plateau 36 “So Big” writer Ferber 108 Bunny’s thigh bone?

40 Across the ocean, to a 111 Fails to put in Brit 113 Singer Billy Ray 42 Beginner 114 To and 43 S&L accrual 115 Elected officials 44 Playthings used as 116 Kind of steak tribal emblems?

121 Genesis murder vic47 Part of the plot of tim 49 Singer Lennox 122 Ousting journalist?

50 “Disco” guy on “The 127 Bargain buy Simpsons” 128 Resulting (from) 51 S. Amer. country 129 Diner freebie 54 Stare intently 130 Small whirlpool 57 1993 Timothy Hutton 131 Basic nature thriller 132 Ship’s front 60 Humiliate actor 133 Covers with turf Sheen?

64 Boston Red DOWN 65 In the past, in the past 1 Units of work 68 Root beer brand 2 Turkish coin

3 Grew older 4 “How - help you?”

5 Cattle sound 6 Prey for lions 7 Little circles 8 Shortened wd.

9 Simple shirt 10 Flee quickly 11 Caribbean island 12 Take offense at 13 Avaricious 14 Suffix with seer 15 Mary Tyler 16 Light up 17 B vitamin 18 Have the subsequent turn 20 Lt. Kojak on “Kojak” 24 Wood decay 29 1982 Jeff Bridges film 31 “Yabba dabba -!”

32 TiVo, e.g.

33 “Aw, shucks” 34 Slam into 35 Father of Paris 36 The Dakotas, e.g., in Dijon 37 “Tiny Bubbles” singer 38 Baby Bell phone co.

39 - were 41 With 45-Down, stallion breeding charge 45 See 41-Down 46 Held to be 48 Cruel types 52 Corps core 53 Sick 55 Mailing code 56 Nav. off.

58 Gp. dues-payer 59 Gain 61 USA’s bird 62 GPS image 63 Appropriate

66 Act miserly 67 Tone deafness 70 Simple song 71 “Tarzan” star Ron 72 “Rambo” site, briefly 73 No, in Falkirk 74 ER VIPs 75 See 74-Across 76 Ate together 79 Bull elk’s call 80 Exam types 81 Nairobi’s nation 83 Jumped 84 Pac-12 org.

86 Flimflam 87 Trolley 91 Tuneful way to break out 92 Tracy-Hepburn film 95 Social reformer Jacob 97 Big bird 98 Former space station 99 Hosp. scan 100 Puma, say 101 Pinball locale 102 Couch to sit or sleep on 104 Proposes 105 True skin 109 Cowing sort 110 Large deer 112 Store (away) 115 “Picnic” playwright William 117 Bikini components 118 Nobelist Hahn 119 Requirement 120 Misdials, e.g.

122 Norma - (film heroine) 123 Actor Diesel 124 Execs’ mag 125 Green: Prefix 126 Chapel chair

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The naturalist’s corner

BY DON H ENDERSHOT

And then there were none “As I traveled on, the air was literally filled with pigeons. The light of noon-day was obscured as by an eclipse, and the continued buzz of wings had a tendency to lull my senses. Before sunset I reached Louisville, Kentucky. The pigeons passed in undiminished number, and continued to do so for three days in succession. The people were all in arms. The banks of the Ohio were crowded with men and boys, incessantly shooting at the pilgrims, which flew lower as they passed over the river. Multitudes were thus destroyed. For a week or more, the population fed on no flesh other that of pigeons, and talked of nothing but pigeons.”

— John James Audubon 1813.

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t is believed that before European colonization of North America the passenger pigeon population numbered more than five billion birds. It was likely the most abundant bird in the world. The passenger pigeon provided an anticipated bounty to Native Americans in eastern North America.

Early settlers also routinely dispatched the birds in large numbers, but by the middle of the nineteenth century their numbers were

still in the billions. Sixty-some years later their numbers equaled one. Then on Sept. 1, 1914, Martha, a captive passenger pigeon at the Cincinnati Zoo, slipped from her perch.

And then there were none.

Yep, billions (with a “b”) of wild passenger pigeons disappeared from the North American landscape in a scant six decades.

And disappeared is actually misleading because there is no mystery associated with their extirpation. They were slaughtered for money.

Surely habitat destruction — the rampant deforestation of the East — played a part, but no one knows how big a part or if the passenger pigeon would have adapted because it never got the chance. The extent of this slaughter is kind of hard to get your head around, but business ledgers kept account and Clive Ponting reported on some of those ledgers in his book, A Green History of the World, first published in 1991.

Ponting writes: “The scale of the operation can be judged by figures that seem almost incredible but which were carefully recorded as part of a perfectly legal and highly profitable commerce. On just one day in 1860 (23 July) 235,200 birds were sent east from Grand Rapids in Michigan.

During 1874 Oceana County in Michigan sent over 1,000,000 birds to the markets in the east and two years later was sending 400,000 a week at the height of the season and a total of 1,600,000 in the year. In 1869, Van Buren County, also in Michigan, sent 7,500,000 birds to the east. Even in 1880, when numbers had already been severely reduced, 527,000 birds were shipped east from Michigan.”

Technology was likely the final nail in the coffin of the passenger pigeon. Flocks of millions upon millions of birds did not go unnoticed, and once railways and telegraph began to stretch across the country, all it took was a short message stating a flock’s location and hunters (pigeoners) would hit the road, getting there in time to decimate the flock.

Sadly, there was a scientific gap too.

Simple numbers camouflaged the unique biology of the passenger pigeon. The thinking of the era was that there are billions of them — take all you want. It was even an official mantra: when a bill was brought to the Ohio Legislature in 1857 seeking protection for the passenger pigeon, the Senate filed a report stating, “the passenger pigeon needs no protection. Wonderfully prolific, having the vast forests of the North as its breeding grounds, traveling hundreds of miles in search of food, it is here today and elsewhere tomorrow, and

CGI animation of what a flock of passenger pigeons would look like.

From the film “From Billions to None” no ordinary destruction can lessen them or be missed from the myriads that are yearly produced.” Fifty-seven years later, the passenger pigeon was extinct.

Passenger pigeons produced only one egg per pair per year. When pigeoners began taking all squabs (fledgling passenger pigeons) at nesting sites, it guaranteed there would be few adults to replenish the population. Without intervention, reproductive rates could never keep up with the annual slaughter of squabs. And, sadly, there was no intervention.

Have we learned our lesson? About the only place this same kind of scenario plays out is in the depths and breadths of our oceans, where the commercial harvest of bluefin tuna has reduced the overall population by 96 percent. From the skies to the seas, it seems, profit reigns.

(Don Hendershot is a writer and naturalist. He can be reached a ddihen1@bellsouth.net.)

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