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On the Cover: The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians cut the ribbon on a brand new $110 million casino in Murphy this week. The casino is expected to be a game-changer for the remote valley community, creating an influx of job opportunities and visitors, and tribal leaders are looking forward to the additional revenue it will bring. However, the exact impact remains to be seen, as it’s not known how many people will come, what kinds of demographics they’ll belong to, how frequently they’ll venture into Murphy, along with a host of other variables. (Page 6) Holly Kays photo

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Oversized political signs cause a stir in Waynesville

BY B ECKY JOHNSON STAFF WRITER An explosion of campaign signs so large they could pass for miniature billboards cropped up seemingly overnight in Waynesville last week, creating a tizzy over what’s legal and what’s tasteful.

Waynesville residents first discovered the giant signs erected by mayoral candidate Jonnie Cure on their way to work or school Wednesday morning, and by lunch time, the town planning office was fielding calls from the public wanting to know, “Are those big things allowed?”

A few of Cure’s signs indeed violate the town’s sign ordinance and will have to be removed. But not because they are too big.

The town’s political sign rules allow signs up to 16 square feet, and Cure’s clock in at exactly 4-feet-by-4-feet.

Some do violate the height limit of 42

inches, however. But the town isn’t enforcing the height limit, due to a recent U.S. Supreme Court case defining campaign signs as protected political speech.

As a result, the town is only flagging signs as out-of-order if they are too close to the road or interfere with the visibility of motorists, according to Elizabeth Teague, town development services director.

Teague did not have a tally as of press time Tuesday of how many of Cure’s signs were breaking the rules, but it’s probably not going to be a lot since the town isn’t policing the size or height of signs — focusing instead only on those that run afoul with traffic safety concerns.

It’s an evolving situation, however. More signs could go up, and signs not previously noticed could be brought to the town’s attention.

“It is an ongoing process. Town staff will be evaluating signs throughout the week and as they go up,” Teague said. “Signs are appearing in new places daily.”

So far all the complaints and inquiries the town has received about political signs have been over Cure’s signs.

can put up signs: 30 days before the start of early voting. Cure was first out of the gate, with signs up by dawn when the 30-day mark arrived.

Those with a more astute eye realized something was afoot days before Cure’s signs actually appeared, however. The wooden frames that hold the signs were fashioned and put in the ground ahead of time, so all that was left to do was mount the sign face.

“We started getting calls about them then.

Everyone sort of suspected they were political signs,” Teague said.

Based on the yards where the frames were being put in, it was quickly concluded they were Cure’s political signs.

Concerned that some of the frames — if intended to hold campaign signs — were pushing the envelope of the town’s sign law, the zoning office called Cure to touch base and make sure she had a copy of the sign regulations before she got too far along.

But she didn’t return the town’s call.

Over the weekend, candidates received a memo from the town in the mail — sent out on the town’s behalf by the county election office — explaining the town’s sign rules.

Teague said the hope was that candidates would self-police once made aware of the rules.

If they don’t however, the town will start tagging signs that are out of compliance with a card warning the candidate to remove the sign within 48 hours.

“We are trying to give people a chance to comply on their own. It is not our desire to go relocate people’s signs,” Teague said.

Cure said all her signs are kosher.

“None of them interfere with visibility. I have checked every one of them myself after they were put up,” Cure said.

Cure said she got one call that one of her signs was making it hard for a neighbor to back out of her driveway because she’d had neck surgery and couldn’t turn her head well.

Cure’s team moved the sign the next day.

“If there has been an issue we have solved it immediately. If anyone has an issue with my marketing, they should call me. I am one of the best listeners they will every encounter,” Cure said.

The town’s zoning officers did a ride around Monday to inspect the campaign sign proliferation. No signs were tagged as of press time Tuesday, but as the week progresses, Teague said the town would tag any they find out of compliance.

If they aren’t removed after 48 hours of being tagged, the town will pull them up and keep them in the planning office for candidates to come and retrieve.

Town zoning staff has pulled up two signs so far. Both were Cure signs placed on town park property — one at the skateboard park and one near the playground. They weren’t the big wooden ones, but rather the standard sort of political signs with wire prongs that poke in the ground.

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Cure is running as a challenger to unseat Waynesville Mayor Gavin Brown, who has served on the town board 16 years. Cure is an active and outspoken voice in the local conservative movement, while Brown is running on his record of progress.

Brown said he personally found the size of Cure’s signs objectionable. Brown said this is one instance where he won’t try to keep up with the Joneses.

“I’ve had people hounding me to put up bigger signs than she’s got,” Brown said. “My style and the way I do things are different. I am not running on who has the most signs and the biggest signs.”

Cure said she is proud of her signs.

“It is shocking to see my name in such large print,” Cure admitted.

But Cure said the town of Waynesville is going overboard as usual.

“If government has nothing better to do than regulate signs, then there is something wrong with government,” Cure said. “There are many, many businesses in Waynesville that object to the town’s attempt to regulate their signs. This did not start with Jonnie Cure and her signs.”

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Going forward, the town could still regulate political signs. They just can’t be their own category, and can’t be referred to as “rules for political signage,” because that is singling out political speech, the court ruled.

Instead, political sign rules will have to be lumped in with another category, like yard sale signs or real estate signs, and referred to more generically rather than rules for political signs.

That will be something the planning board eventually has to take up, Teague said.

“When the election is over and the dust settles we will have to look at it and see what our planning board would recommend,” Teague said. “Often local government has to adapt to Supreme Court decisions that create law through precedent.”

It didn’t seem fair, nor was there enough time, to retool the rules mid-stream or on the fly with election season already afoot, Teague said.

“The goal with creating new rules and changing rules is to make sure you are being fair to all involved,” Teague said.

Cure isn’t a fan of regulations and doesn’t like the town’s sign rules in general — not just rules for political signs, but those limiting the size and style of businesses signs as well.

“Government underestimates business people in this town and thinks we are going to put up ugly or outrageous signs and the power of control steps in and government decided they can dictate to everybody what they can and cannot do,” Cure said.

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The flap over Cure’s giant campaign signs has been tricky for town zoning staff to navigate. They don’t want to be accused of going after Cure’s signs because she’s running against the sitting mayor.

But likewise, they can’t turn a blind eye to violations of the town’s political sign rules. f The town’s approach to the political sign drama has been further complicated by a recent Supreme Court ruling, which has debunked the campaign sign rules for thousands of towns and cities across the country.

The Supreme Court ruled that local governments couldn’t have a separate set of rules that apply to political signs.

“The issue with the court case is you can’t as a local government distinguish content. It is freedom of speech,” Teague said.

It’s about time, according to Cure “What is tactful to me may not be what is tactful to you,” Cure said. “It is such a vague and indefinable idea. It is impossible for government to regulate this to the inch where I can put my signs. They will always be in opposition to our constitutional right to express ourselves.”

Prior to the Supreme Court decision, political signs could be no bigger than 16 square feet and no taller than 42 inches, per the rules on town books.

Cure opposes government regulation of signs at a broader level.

“They will always be in opposition to our constitutional right to express ourselves,” Cure said.

When Cure was ordering her signs, she didn’t know about the Supreme Court decision, and held the size under the allowed 16

square feet, per the rules on town books. But many of her signs are taller than the 42 inches allowed under the town’s rules and would have had to be lowered had it not been for the Supreme Court decision prompting the town not to enforce that part of its ordinance.

“We are trying to err on the side of caution,” Teague said.

The political signage ruling poses a conundrum for town and cities all over the country. Most locales have an entire suite of sign rules that vary by the type of sign and part of town they’re in.

Waynesville is no different. The town has a long menu of standards for all sorts of signs.

What’s appropriate for real estate signs differs from yard sale signs, and differ still from signs in front of a home promoting “another quality roofing job” by a local contractor.

Banners advertising special events for nonprofits like church suppers or street festivals fall under one set of rules, while banners advertising a grand opening or special sale by a business have another set of rules.

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But Cure said she didn’t put signs in the recreation park.

“I have no control over my signs once they are out there,” Cure said.

Meanwhile, a series of three signs along fMain Street in front of the justice center have disappeared as well. The town nor county pulled them up, however, and Cure said she hasn’t either. Cure wondered if someone else pulled up the signs at the justice center and plunked them in the park.

The signs pulled up from the park are being kept at town hall. After learning from the newspaper they were there, she plans to go by and get them.

“I’ll have to thank them for getting those signs back for me,” Cure said.

Teague said it can’t be assumed that any and every sign that goes missing is the town’s doing.

“The town isn’t the only interested party.

The county, DOT, and private property owners who have found unwanted signs on their private property all have a right to remove signs based on their own policies and decisions,” Teague explained.

Legally, political signs are allowed in the public right-of-way along town streets and state roads, except for controlled-access highways. There’s a caveat, however. If the rightof-way fronts a private residence or business, the candidate must have the property owner’s permission.

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New casino likely to transform Murphy

BY B ECKY JOHNSON STAFF WRITER he new Valley River Casino and Hotel built by the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians on the outskirts of Murphy will have far-reaching impacts on the far western corner of the state, forever changing the economic and cultural landscape of the region.

The Murphy business community has heralded the casino’s arrival for both the jobs it will bring — 1,000 new positions — and the influx of visitors — an estimated 1.5 million a year.

The multiplier impact of added visitors is harder to measure, but the direct impact of jobs and payroll is immediate.

“The biggest impact we will see is jobs creation,” said Josh Carpenter, Cherokee County Economic Development Director.

Valley River Casino has become Cherokee County’s largest employer overnight. The casino is a game changer for the service industry workforce, which is typically a lower-wage, lower-benefit job type.

“What the casino has done for the service sector is amazing,” Carpenter said.

Lumpy Lambert, the general manager of the new Valley River Casino, said the casino is known for its second-to-none benefits.

“We feel like we have a good benefits package and competitive pay.

Not just that, but we provide long-term career path opportunities,” Lambert said.

But the hourly wages for lower-end positions like food service workLumpy Lambert ers and hotel housekeepers are still lower than those found in construction, health care, manufacturing and professional fields.

“There were some concerns early on about ‘Hey is this the kind of thing we want?’”

Carpenter said.

But the influx of jobs in the service sector — even if they aren’t as good as jobs in other fields — are better than no new jobs at all.

And compared to other service sector jobs, the casino offers better wages and benefits than a comparable position at a fast-food chain or gas station.

“For a service sector job, it is offering a good wage and benefits,” Carpenter said.

Competition for the labor pool poses challenges for some small business owners, who have already been losing employees to the new casino.

“I am hiring everybody I can,” said Jeremiah Smith, owner of Doyle’s Cedar Hill Restaurant in Murphy.

Smith was trying to snatch workers up — in part in hopes of overflow business from the casino patrons, but in part because he is concerned about a labor shortage.

Smith lost only one employee to the casino, one of his sous chefs who left because the casino offered better benefits and more money. Other restaurants and businesses

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“We have a current base of employees that should be a positive. have lost far more, he said.

“I did a lot better than other people,” he will transition to Valley River, and that will “They are anxious for the property to open up job opportunities at this property for come to life there. They realize there is the said.

But Smith worries about the labor pool in folks in the Jackson County and Haywood economic potential for them,” Lambert said. the future, when he has to replace employees County areas,” Robinson said.

But it’s unknown whether the larger comThe job creation at the casino will have an munity will be able to capitalize on the surge due to natural attrition.

“All the ones that have gone to the casi- indirect economic impact on the region’s of people coming to the casino. no won’t be available when I go to hire economy as well.

“Every merchant is eagerly waiting to see next,” Smith said. “The pool for service is what the effect is going to be. We are all so limited.” poised,” said Phylis Blackmon, executive “Every merchant is Carpenter said it’s not necessarily a bad director of the Cherokee County Chamber of thing if the casino puts upward pressure on Commerce. “There have been many meetings eagerly waiting to see service sector wages. with groups of people looking at how we what the effect is going The opening of the casino will also help think it will affect us. Each group has a slightflatten out the seasonal ups and downs typily different take on it.” to be. We are all poised.” cally seen in the service sector. As with all It’s hard for the business community to mountain counties, Cherokee County’s unemprepare, however, because they don’t know — Phylis Blackmon, ployment rate ebbs and flows with the tourist how many visitors the casino will bring. And executive director of the Cherokee season. But the casino will be year-round. the casino isn’t entirely sure either — it only County Chamber of Commerce “It will help to stabilize that rate over the has a best guess. course of the year,” Carpenter said.

Smith concurred.

“I have watched so many restaurants open up and close down, open up and close down. Our summers are great around here, with the rivers and lakes and fun stuff to do. As soon as the first frost comes it is like ghost a town,” Smith said. “You save money during the summer and winter time you hope you saved enough to make it until April or May when business comes back.”

So far, the casino has not had trouble recruiting a willing labor pool, according to Lambert.

Finding 1,000 ready workers in a rural comAs the ribbon was cut on the new casino, a throng of guests pour inside to hit the slots and game tables. munity was no small Holly Kays photo undertaking, but the casino has drawn from a Carpenter has estimated there will be 500 labor pool in surrounding counties as well.

“Intuitively there are some unknowns,” The majority of employees hired are from additional jobs created in Cherokee County Lambert said.

Cherokee County — about 60 percent — with indirectly as a result of all the new casino They are guessing 1.5 million a year, but Clay, Graham and three north Georgia coun- employees. can’t predict how many will be staying The casino will have a payroll of more overnight in the area or day-tripping. ties accounting for most of the remainder.

“There was initially a concern about than $40 million.

“We don’t know the length of stay,” “You got increased earnings circulating in Lambert said. where are we going to get all those employees, and we said, ‘Look, you have to realize you are the economy, which is more dollars people As for the demographic of the average visnot pulling from a small population,’” have to spend,” Carpenter said. itor?

And that in turn will allow other businessCarpenter said.

“That’s to be determined,” Lambert said.

The casino has allowed its existing es to grow and open.

The raw numbers of visitors don’t tell the employees at the main Cherokee Casino and whole story, anyway. What’s more important Resort in Cherokee to transfer to the new casithe surrounding community can RICKLE DOWN isgetwhether no in Murphy. The main casino in Cherokee a piece of the pie. has more than 2,500 employees who com“It remains to be seen, but we hope it will AND SPILL OVER be the case. We are certainly going to put forth mute from across the region.

More than 215 have transferred from the Aside from jobs, the other obvious impact every effort,” said Murphy Mayor Bill Hughes. main casino in Cherokee to the new one in of the casino is the number of new visitors There’s a chance — a good chance perMurphy in order to be closer to home. haps — that the visitors to the casino will who will be passing through Murphy.

That in turn has freed up job openings at But the trickle-down effect from those visthe main casino in Cherokee.

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The ribbon cutting gave tribal leaders a chance to take a breath and step back to watch things start ticking, but the day was just beginning for Harrah’s employees.

They’d spent months learning and training, and now the big day was here. It was set to be a marathon, both for them and for the upper management of Harrah’s Cherokee.

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BY HOLLY KAYS STAFF WRITER ary Anderson didn’t have much time to stop for an interview. It was just after 1 p.m., and the Atlanta resident had been up since 6 a.m. in her quest to experience opening day at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino and Hotel in Murphy.

With the purple-and-white ribbon freshly severed at the door of the new casino, Anderson was on a mission — press through the crowd and get playing as quickly as possible.

“Oh my god, look how beautiful that one is,” she said, barely pausing to admire the bright lights of one the casino’s 1,000 slot machines through a dark window.

Within minutes of the ribbon cutting, the gaming floor was abuzz with guests intently playing blinking slot machines, the scent of the first smokes to be lit up in the new facility and cheers and groans from blackjack tables.

But the line to get in, which had stretched around the building and out of sight toward a 2-mile backup of vehicle traffic on U.S. 74, didn’t disappear quite as quickly. Cars kept pouring in, with a crew of yellow-vested event managers still controlling traffic for hours after the opening.

Chief-Elect Patrick Lambert of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, who worked as executive director of the Tribal Gaming Commission for 22 years before retiring and running for office, surveyed the scene happily from the lobby.

“This is great,” he said.

“It’s a great thing for the tribe and a good thing for this region,” agreed Jim Owle, who stood nearby. Owle served on Cherokee Tribal Council from 1999 to 2013 and is now a board member with the Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise.

For years, the Murphy casino has existed only as a concept, a possible way to draw more customers from urban centers like Atlanta and Chattanooga. The construction itself has been two years in the making, with the massive effort to hire and train the 1,000 people required to run the casino and hotel taking most of this year. For tribal leaders who have been part of the cycle of planning, praise and criticism throughout the casino’s path from idea to reality, the Sept. 28 opening was a momentous occasion.

“I’m pretty fired up about this venue and this day,” General Manager Lumpy Lambert, a tribal member, told the crowd of dignitaries gathered for the kick-off of opening ceremonies at 11 a.m. The group included everyone from Cherokee’s elected leaders to representatives from the offices of North Carolina’s U.S. congressmen to the global president of Caesars Entertainment, Harrah’s parent company.

“There’s a lot of excitement in the air,” said Principal Chief Michell Hicks. “You can just feel it. God blessed the Eastern Band of the Cherokee.”

“You just know it will do phenomenally well,” said Tom Jenkin, global president of Caesars Entertainment. “Caesars is very proud of the relationship we’ve had with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for the past 18 years.”

“I’m extremely delighted and proud to present this $110 million project,” agreed Brooks Robinson, general manager of Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort, which will work in tandem with the new casino.

“Caesars is very proud of the relationship we’ve had with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians for the past 18 years.”

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Principal Chief Michell Hicks, surrounded by tribal officials and Harrah’s management, cuts the ribbon on the $110 million casino in Murphy.

Minutes after the casino’s open, the slots are crowded with eager players (below). Holly Kays photos

Leeann Bridges, vice president of marketing for Harrah’s Cherokee, was already planning to spend the night at the hotel, prepared to keep working “until I get really irritable and people tell me to go to bed.”

But she wasn’t complaining. This day had been a long time coming, and she was mostly just excited, ready to tackle the challenges and see how the adventure would unfold.

“The enthusiasm is contagious,” she said.

“Everyone is so happy this day has come.”

She was talking about Harrah’s staff, but the same could be said for the customers outside before the ribbon cutting, some of whom had been standing there for hours.

“I’ll be back,” said Janie Fields, 72, of Cummings, Georgia. “I don’t care about no ribbon. I just want to get in.”

Fields had driven up with a group of five people, all of whom were excited to try the games and enjoy the prospect of a gambling opportunity a little closer than Cherokee.

Diane Davis, a Robbinsville native who now lives in Athens, Brooks Robinson Tennessee, shared Fields’ excitement about the casino’s proximity.

“A lot of folks in Tennessee want to come here,” Davis said.

The line wasn’t stocked solely with out-oftowners. Many were from Western North Carolina.

“We’re going to play for a while and see how it goes,” said Dan Gaucher, from Bryson City. “What pays the most (between the Cherokee and Murphy casinos) is the one we’ll go to.”

Gaucher isn’t the only one who will be waiting to “see how it goes.” As far as revenues, customer base and effects on the Cherokee facility, tribal leaders and Harrah’s staff will have to stay tuned. But optimism is in the air.

“There’s always going to be critics in the works, but you know what?” Hicks said.

“I’m proud.”

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Jeremiah Smith of Doyle's Cedar Hill Restaurant in Murphy is expecting the influx of visitors to the new Valley River Casino to be a boon for the local restaurant scene.

Why Murphy? t first blush, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians is competing with itself by opening a new casino in Murphy just 55 miles from its main casino and resort in Cherokee. But those 55 miles make a huge difference.

Harrah’s tracks where its gamblers come from by issuing everyone who plays at the casino a Total Rewards card.

There are 400,000 card holders in a 300-mile radius around the main casino in Cherokee. But there are 2.2 million cardholders in the 300-mile radius around the new casino in Murphy.

That’s a 300-percent increase in market reach.

The customer base for the new casino won’t detract substantially from the flagship property, which has a full resort experience including a spa, pool, major concert venue, fine dining and shopping.

“It is the complete experience,” said Brooks Robinson, the general manager of Harrah’s Cherokee Casino and Resort in Cherokee. “Gaming is still the main driver for the property in terms of revenue. But the hospitality offerings we have allows us to compete with other resort properties out there.”

The main casino in Cherokee sees between 3.5 million and 4 million visitors a year.

The addition of table games with live dealers several years ago succeeded in targeting a younger demographic.

“Where we used to skew in the slot world to the 55-plus female guest, it is now starting to trend somewhat younger, still dominate to a female guest but not as great as it was in the past,” Robinson said.

As for the new casino, Robinson said the jury is still out on the demographic of the average visitor, but hopefully there

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won’t be a lot of overlap.

“We are going to try to have them compliment each other. The resort is a resort, it has all the amenities and almost the luxury type feel to it. The casino and hotel we are building at Valley River, it is really more of a day trip opportunity,” Robinson said.

Murphy is closer to the capital of five other states than it is to Raleigh. It’s actually not that far from Alabama, where people could now choose to go to a casino on the Gulf Coast or Murphy. The main casino in Cherokee was just a bit too far to compete for that visitor.

“We will now be an hour and a half closer,” Robinson said.

A sampling of visitors from the crowd on opening day Monday was rather reflective of the geographic draw the casino strategists were betting on — many of them from the north Georgia and southern Tennessee area.

“It’s so much closer than Cherokee,” said Walt Danley, 71, from Chattanooga, who took a break from blackjack to talk with a reporter.

Some locals in the region came out of curiosity as well.

Connie Barnett, 55, of Franklin, arrived about 11 a.m. despite doors not opening until 2 p.m. Since Barnett is local and doesn’t stay overnight, she doesn’t care that the new casino lacks amenities like shopping and fine dining.

“That’s not that important to me because my thing is just games,” Barnett said.

In fact, the food court is perfect to Lerieta Jones, 65, of Robbinsville.

“I love the food court. I love it because you have your choice,” Jones said. Jones isn’t necessarily a new customer, however.

She was a regular at the casino in Cherokee, but that could change now.

“I will be coming over here to play. It’s closer,” Jones said.

drive in, hang out at the casino, and leave again. They may buy nothing but a pack of gum and soda at a gas station on the way through.

But that’s not going to stop the Murphy business community from trying.

“We all know that gamblers usually come in and go to the casino and gamble and usually leave. Right now we are trying to think of some marketing schemes to get them to come through the town of Murphy and leave a few dollars with the local merchants,” said Hughes. “There are plans being put together to entice folks to come in and look us over.”

If Hughes could get only a couple minutes’ face time with a fraction of the casino’s visitors, Murphy’s job would be done. Hughes is a self-described eternal optimist, rarely seen in public without cuff links and always willing to talk about why Murphy is the greatest town on earth.

“People are friendly, mannerly, they say hello, and when they say ‘Hello I’m glad to see you,’ they aren’t just being sociable, they are glad you’re here,” Hughes said. “We have fly fishing, whitewater rafting, lake fishing, biking, hiking — put all those outdoors sports together. We have a wonderful artists’ colony here I never dreamed existed until we provided an outlet for them.”

Hughes is particularly proud of the hanging basket beautification project downtown, which appeared in last week’s edition of the local Cherokee Scout.

“If I say so myself, it is quite beautiful,” said Hughes, whose been the mayor for nearly 30 years.

Murphy is primed and ready to become the mountains’ new flagship small-town destination, Hughes said.

“The casino is going to supercharge the whole thing,” Hughes said.

The town landed a $50,000 grant to develop a branding campaign to market Murphy.

The initiative is being spearheaded under Carpenter at the economic development commission. It’s in the early stages — a consultant to lead the branding process has just been hired. The brand will have to be flexible enough to appeal to a wide demographic because no one knows what the average casino visitor will look like.

Will they be senior citizens on a tour bus or Asian businessmen from Atlanta?

Carpenter said they will take all comers.

“We are going to try to convince them to come in to Murphy,” Carpenter said.

“Whether they are the blue-haired lady from Atlanta on a motor coach for a day or a 50year-old on a motorcycle coming for a weekend with a lot of disposal income — those are all people coming by your shops, and that that is what we are leveraging.”

Even if Murphy can convince 1 or 2 percent of the casino visitors to check out the town, it will be significant.

“Somebody who has never, ever thought to come to Murphy may now have the thought, ‘Well, hey, let’s go there,’” Carpenter said.

Meanwhile, a group of hotel and restaurant owners came together last year and formed a looseknit hospitality association.

They began laying the groundwork for coop-

Labor pool snapshot The Valley River Casino and Hotel in Murphy has 1,000 employees, primarily from Cherokee County where the casino is located, but drawing from surrounding counties as well. Here are rough employment numbers from select counties as of a week prior to opening.

NORTH CAROLINA • Cherokee County ..................................450 • Clay County ............................................80 • Graham County ......................................45 • Jackson County.......................................24 • Swain, Macon and Haywood ................a dozen or so each GEORGIA • Union County..........................................70 • Fannin County ........................................65 • Towns County .........................................37

eration in capturing casino customers, and doing so by working together.

“My personal belief is marketing an individual business is a lot harder than marketing a destination,” said Smith, a founder of the new hospitality association.

“This is the biggest thing I want to jump ahead on. We want to tell people we have this awesome town and great places to eat and things to do, and we also even have a casino.”

Smith said that’s the message: Murphy isn’t that town where the casino is, but Murphy’s an awesome town, and oh, by the way, it has a casino, too.

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Still, it’s been hard to get most business owners too excited before the casino actually opened.

“I can sit here and do projections all day, but ultimately, I think the biggest thing we are waiting to see is how much traffic there is, where are they coming from and who that person is,” Carpenter said. “I think you have a lot of people in the wait-and-see mentality.”

The most obvious business opportunity is in lodging. The on-property hotel at Valley River casino has only 300 rooms.

“At this point their hotel does not have enough rooms for people who want to stay there, so this will help the accommodations industry,” Blackmon said.

Entrepreneurs are leery about jumping on the bandwagon to capture casino overflow, however, knowing that the tribe will likely expand its operation in the near future, if things go well.

“That building is going to be under construction the next 10 years. They did the bare minimum to get open and get the hype going,” Smith said.

A hotel built today could rake it in for a few years until the casino expands its own onsite hotel.

But at least for now, the prospects are good.

“There will be plenty of overflow,” Smith said, particularly in dining.

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Well on their way

BY HOLLY KAYS STAFF WRITER In the words of Principal Chief Michell Hicks, it’s been “a whirlwind year” for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.

In December, the tribe cut the ribbon on a 96-bed jail and justice center. A new community center for Painttown opened in August, and the tribe’s new hospital will open next month. This week, Cherokee celebrated another important milestone — the opening of a $110 million casino and hotel just outside of Murphy.

“At the end of the day (self-sufficiency) is our goal, and I think we’re well on our way,” Hicks said.

Since opening Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort in Cherokee 18 years ago, the tribe has seen a huge influx of profits, allowing the EBCI to expand services and build infrastructure ranging from schools to sewer. For 2015-16, the tribe is working with a $558 million budget, the bulk of that revenue coming from the casino. The new Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River Casino and Hotel in Murphy is expected to increase profits, broadening the customer base by drawing in guests from a wider geographic area and providing a closer option for people traveling from urban centers

County on Tribal Council, added that economic uncertainty is also a factor in the need for healthy savings. When the bottom dropped out in 2008, he said, the tribe would have been in real trouble if it wasn’t able to add revenue from alcohol sales at the Cherokee casino — the facility was dry until 2009.

“Anything can happen with the economy, and gaming is totally based on that,” Jones said.

Once the debt is paid and a cushion built, tribal leadership can start thinking about where to put the extra revenues, Patrick Lambert said. But the casino’s impact on the tribe won’t be limited to dollars and cents. Career opportunities are a big part of what the new casino will provide.

“It’s a clean slate,” said Leeann Bridges, vice president of marketing at the new casino, “so someone who comes in and has ambition of rising through the ranks, they have an opportunity to come here and take advantage of everything.”

In Cherokee, all those top slots at the casino are filled, so advancement is dependent on the retirement of people currently holding leadership. The Murphy casino is still in its infancy, giving talented tribal members another outlet to prove themselves professionally without having to move away from the Qualla Boundary.

When it comes to opportunity, Lumpy Lambert is one such success story. He started his tenure at Harrah’s as a casino operations manager, steadily moving up in the ranks to become the first Cherokee tribal member to manage a Caesars Entertainment property — “a local kid that made it big,” as Sneed said. Having a second casino on the Qualla Boundary will only expand those sorts of opportunities.

“I think it’s a beautiful facility,” Patrick Lambert said.

“People in Cherokee County should be proud of the new business opportunities, the new jobs created.”

NOT ALL PEACHES AND CREAM The new casino features more than 1,000 slot machines and 70 table game stations. Holly Kays photo “They send their top-end sales people out here trying to work deals, and we have been getting a lot of big parties from that,” Smith said.

The casino sits along the four-lane highway just north of Murphy. There is little in the way of development in the immediate vicinity — it’s mostly vacant land and fields.

The coming of the casino hasn’t prompted a land rush, but speculators are watching. The only new business definitively on the horizon so far, however, is a Walgreen’s drug store.

“There are a lot of rumors floating around and you don’t really know what to believe,” Hughes said.

The four-lane highway through Murphy sees about 19,000 cars a day in both directions. The majority of casino visitors will come down this thoroughfare.

“Many people are interested to see how that is going to manifest itself, how that is going to play out,” Blackmon said.

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options. There is no sit-down restaurant yet.

The only food onsite is a food court populated by chain franchises like Papa John’s and Panda Express.

Smith saw that as a huge opportunity. He bought a passenger van and struck a deal with the casino to run a shuttle from the hotel to his restaurant.

Meanwhile, four new restaurants have opened in the Murphy area over the past year. f Smith said he has already seen the impacts of the casino business at his own restaurant — primarily from the constant stream of subcontractors and vendors in town during construction.

“It used to be on a Friday night and I could look through the dining room and I could name everybody in there, and now, it seems like in the past year, I look around and only know half the people in there,” Smith said.

He expects that to continue even now that construction is done due to the steady stream of vendors and companies angling to do business with the casino.

Not every impact brought on by the new casino will be a welcome one. Some locals won’t like the heavier traffic along the fourlane highway through town. And those who like a small rural town won’t like the idea of hundreds of people relocating to Cherokee County for the job prospects the casino offers.

Cherokee County commissioners last week passed an updated ordinance regulating adult entertainment establishments, aimed at getting out in front of any untoward businesses that might open to cater to casino clientele.

And law enforcement agencies have been meeting to discuss a team response to the prospect of higher crime, particularly whether to expect higher incidents of drunk driving, as the casino sells alcohol.

“If people bring drugs in, we will be on the lookout for that. If they are driving under the influence they will be stopped and tried under North Carolina law,” Hughes said.

The bar scene is relatively new in Murphy.

Until five years ago, wine was the only type of alcohol you could get at a bar or restaurant.

While beer and liquor drinks are legally on the menu, there are still only three bars.

And there’s just one cab driver in the

town.

Hughes said he doesn’t expect many negative side effects from the casino.

“We realize there will be some problems coming along, and if and when they do develop we want to act instead of react,” Hughes said.

In a worst-case nightmare, the main casino in Cherokee indirectly led to the murder of two men in Swain County several years ago.

A group of urban gangster-types from Atlanta were on a multi-day drug and gambling spree at the Cherokee casino and hotel when their money and drugs ran out. They ventured into the community to find more drugs to buy, and ended up killing two men in their home in nearby Bryson City in a ruthless robbery.

While tragic events like that are incredibly rare, it’s safe to say had it not been for the casino, the group of thugs from Atlanta never would have found their way to Bryson City in the first place.

What’s far more likely is that the 1,000 jobs at the casino with continual openings will lead to newcomers who settle down in Murphy and Andrews.

“New people will be coming in with new attitudes and appreciations and habits and so forth, and it will be a mixing bowl,” Hughes said.

The last time there was a project of this magnitude in Murphy was the building of Hiawassee dam in the 1930s.

“This will make a change in our community,” Blackmon said of the casino.

Rarely does change come along in such a single, defining stroke.

“I think in 30 years we would have been different whether the casino came or didn’t come,” she said.

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down sides. It could create the classic sprawl conundrum, with the commercial center of town deteriorating as businesses relocate to the new center of action on the outskirts.

Carpenter said he doesn’t think new development will be at the expense of downtown, however.

“We don’t want to rebuild downtown outside of downtown. We want to compliment downtown Murphy,” Carpenter said.

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like Chattanooga and Atlanta.

“Obviously, that’s another revenue stream to the resort in Cherokee that funds all the programs for the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians,” said Lumpy Lambert, the new casino’s general manager. “From that standpoint, it’s an opportunity for us.”

With each passing generation putting more people on the rolls as tribal members — current enrollment sits at around 15,000 — demand for existing services will increase. And as the tribe seeks to solidify its status as a sovereign nation, so will the list of services it looks to provide for its people.

But Cherokee’s incoming leadership — freshly elected Principal Chief Patrick Lambert and Vice Chief Richie Sneed will take office Oct. 5 — cautions that the new casino doesn’t mean the tribe will have extra cash to spend right away. The casino cost $110 million to build, and the tribe still owes more than $550 million for the $633 million expansion of the Cherokee casino it completed in 2011, Patrick Lambert said.

“I think the tribe has to start looking at paying off the debt and get a savings built up, just for the inevitable competition,” Patrick Lambert said.

The Catawba Indian Nation in Kings Mountain currently has an application submitted to build a casino, and changes to Georgia gambling law have spurred multiple companies to express interest in building one in Atlanta. Patrick Lambert’s view is that the tribe needs to build up a cushion from the casino revenues streaming in now to prevent devastation in case of a competition-induced shake-up in profits.

Sneed agrees.

“The objective is to get it (the debt) paid off as quickly as possible,” he said.

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Plan hatched to untangle town street from school parking lot

BY B ECKY JOHNSON STAFF WRITER fficer Dave Clancey has a dicey job, perhaps the most dangerous of any cop in Haywood County. But instead of dodging bullets, Clancey dodges cars.

Every morning and afternoon, Clancey reports for duty along the double yellow line in front of Waynesville Middle School to usher hundreds of students back and forth across the busy street that bisects the school’s parking lot.

“It can get hairy sometimes,” said Clancey, the school resource officer who doubles twice daily as a crossing guard. He essentially serves as a human shield, slowing drivers down by standing in the road with nothing but a florescent yellow vest between him the passing cars, their rearview mirrors breezing by with mere inches to spare.

The configuration of Waynesville Middle’s parking lot is both hazardous and inconvenient.

Brown Avenue — a fairly busy town street — runs between the school and its overflow parking lot where students are dropped off and picked up every day.

“Students who are car riders have to cross a main thoroughfare in town to get to our car pickup,” Waynesville Middle Principal Trevor Putnam said.

The unfortunate design wasn’t intentional. The street was there first, and the school’s parking lot grew up around it.

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For years, there’s been talk of fixing it. In theory, it would be simple enough for the road and parking lot to switch places.

The street could be rerouted to the far side of the parking lot — scooting along the perimeter instead of through the middle — and in turn, the parking lot could be shifted closer to the school to close up the space where the street used to be.

“It seems like a no-brainer,” said David Foster, the Waynesville Public Services director.

The simple solution of the street and parking lot trading places so hordes of students aren’t crossing the street each day is a costly one, however — $550,000 according to an engineering study commissioned by the town and school system eight years ago.

“The town and school said, ‘Gee that’s a lot of money,’” Foster said.

The town lobbied the N.C. Department of Transportation to take on the project, but it has been parked on a waiting list indefinitely for several years.

Last year, Foster took up the cause to get the project off the waiting list and on the official DOT docket.

To move up in the pecking order, the project needed an endorsement by a multi-county transportation planning committee. The committee ranks projects by importance, and those recommendations are in turn factored into the DOT’s to-do list. Foster, along with school representatives, convinced the com-

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The crossing guard for Waynesville Middle School has a harder time than most. A road bisects the parking lot of the school, requiring hundreds of students to cross a public thoroughfare just to get from the front door to the car drop-off and pickup line.

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mittee to score the project high on the priority list that gets sent up the chain to the DOT. “When we told our story everybody said ‘Oh my gosh,’” Foster said.

It worked, and the project was recently awarded funding. The DOT agreed to pay for 80 percent of the work, with the remaining 20 percent to come from the town and school system.

“The town and the school board are both going to have a little skin in the game,” Foster said. “We are going to have to swap properties and we are both going to have to kick in money.”

The town and school system are still working out how exactly they will divvy up the local share, and will have to negotiate a property swap in order for the street and parking lot to switch places.

In the meantime, to get the ball rolling with the DOT, both the town board and school board have signed off on the project in principle.

The town board gave the project a vote of confidence last week, and the school board two weeks ago.

“It will be safer for the kids because they won’t have to be going over Brown Avenue,” said Walt Leatherwood, school board member. Leatherwood told the rest of the school board that the school system’s cost would be $55,000.

That’s assuming the eight-year-old estimate of $550,000 is still accurate, however, and that the local match of $110,000 would be split equally between the town and school.

“It is going to be a bit pricey, but when you are talking about kids crossing streets, it seems sensible,” said Waynesville Mayor Gavin Brown.

Putnam said it is a welcome project.

“I think it greatly enhances the safety of our campus and students,” he said.

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The county was only elligible to apply for up to $2.5 million in funding from the Golden Leaf Foundation grant cycle, forcing it to chose among the projects.

Jason Burrell, the economic development director for the town of Canton, said he believes the water and sewer line expansion to two large tracts of developable land along I-40 in Canton — including one in the county’s industrial park — would have obvious economic potential.

“Obviously, we feel our submitted project not only had great merit as it relates to the extension of water and sewer infrastructure to two areas for potential growth within Canton but also would have been a very legitimate and marketable resource to retail/commercial/industrial companies in the future,” Burrell said.

Sewer lines are often seen as a harbinger of development. When the county proposed running sewer lines in Bethel a decade ago, many in the community protested on the grounds it would bring unwanted development and destroy the rural character. The county conducted a survey of residents and dropped the plan in light of opposition.

Sewer lines don’t always bring the development that’s anticipated, however.

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BY B ECKY JOHNSON STAFF WRITER aywood County commissioners have endorsed a plan to run sewer lines out N.C. 209 to Interstate 40, pledging $300,000 toward the $3 million project should state grant funding for the new sewer line come through.

The I-40 interchange at Exit 24 holds potential for commercial development, but without sewer to the area, that development has been stymied, according to commissioners.

“There are several tracts of land at the interstate that if you had water and sewer could see some development, and that would be jobs,” Commissioner Kevin Ensley said.

Although fast food joints are the most common type of development seen at interstate interchanges — hardly a high-wage sector — commissioners voted to back the N.C. 209 sewer line over two other projects that were also vying for the county’s endorsement in the same round of grant funding.

“If you have good sewer and water it does help the potential of economic development,” said Commissioner Mike Sorrells.

A grant for $2.4 million for the sewer line is being submitted to the Golden Leaf Foundation, a statewide fund earmarked for rural economic development. Along with the county’s $300,000 match, the Junaluska Sanitary District would put in $300,000 — to cover the estimated total project cost of $3 million.

The sewer line would be built and operated by the Junaluska Sanitary District, a water and sewer entity serving the Junaluska and Iron Duff areas.

The sanitary district needs both the county’s monetary and symbolic support to have a shot at the grant.

Two other entities in the county were hoping to apply for grants from the Golden Leaf Foundation as well, and had also asked county commissioners for their endorsement.

Commissioners only endorsed the N.C. 209 project, however, claiming it had the better chance.

The Exit 24 interchange is currently home to two gas stations, a Subway and the Haywood Café diner. They are functioning on septic systems with special discharge permits, but their systems are aging and stretching capacity.

The grant application will make a case that the viability of the existing businesses could be at risk in the future without sewer lines to support them.

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Wandering as a way of life Bryson City man takes to the road Dwayne Parton of Bryson City drives along Dalton Highway — 400 miles of gravel and wilderness from Fairbanks running north all the way to Deadhorse, Alaska. Dwayne Parton photo

BY J ESSI STONE 48. He’s been in Alaska for several weeks N EWS E DITOR now, but he admits he’s barely gotten a taste ost people have had the inclination of the huge state. He has seen the Aurora at some point in their lives to just Borealis, the natural phenomenon that crepack it up and hit the road without ates a vision of dancing colors in the night a finite destination in mind — to skies in the northern hemisphere. just feel the wind on their face with nothing “The Northern Lights are spectacular. but highway ahead.

They are just as impressive as they look in But how many of them actually follow the pictures,” he said. “Completely mindthrough? blowing.”

Dwayne Parton of Bryson City did, and Parton first started his journey without he isn’t looking back. On July 13 — his 31st an itinerary — his only goal was to drive as birthday — he loaded essentials and his 8far north as he could. Prudhoe Bay is located year-old black lab Bobby into his truck and took off.

“Living a so-called normal life for me He isn’t on a long vacation and he isn’t permais not what I want. There’s something nently relocating somebetter than just sitting around so where else, either. He’s simply decided that the much — there’s so much more to see, best of life is found on the move. so much more to do.”

“I had to get out of the — Dwayne Parton routine of coming home and watching TV,” he said over the phone from on the most northern tip of Alaska. Its fullAlaska. “Living a so-called normal life for me time resident population is only about 25, is not what I want. There’s something better but Parton said that number increases to than just sitting around so much — there’s several thousand each winter as transient so much more to see, so much more to do.” workers move in to work the Prudhoe Bay Eleven weeks into his journey, Parton has oil field. made his way to the far ends of Alaska and With the summer weather fading quickly everywhere in between. He and his faithful in Alaska, Parton and Bobby have decided to sidekick Bobby have been sleeping in his stay in Anchorage through the long, cold truck and finding adventures on the open winter. He has found a heated room to rent roads and out hiking in the woods. The trek for six months since the back of his truck has taken them out to New Mexico and then won’t cut it in below freezing temperatures. up through Colorado, Nebraska, the Parton said the challenge of withstanding a Dakotas and Wyoming before weaving back harsh Alaska winter would give him a whole and forth through Montana. new skillset that would hopefully prepare him for more traveling.

“It will be a harsh winter, but part of my LASKA OR BUST idea when I came up here was to experience a real winter, and this is as real as it gets,” After driving up through Canada for a Parton said.

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LIVING FOR THE MOMENT For Parton, it’s not about the final destination. It’s about how much he can soak up along the way. Every day he sees something new and meets new people that unintentionally enrich his life.

Parton came upon two French hitchhikers outside of Jasper in Alberta, Canada, trying to hitch all the way up to White Horse.

Parton didn’t think twice about picking

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them up and taking them to their destination, and it made the ride much more enjoyable.

“While I was driving through Nebraska I stopped at a coffee shop. I talked to this lady who is one of the coolest people I’ve met.

She said I should go to Bozeman (Montana) and stay with her son and a month later I ended up there at her son’s house,” he said.

“You never know when that moment will happen that leads to another connection — that’s part of the journey. I wouldn’t say it’s the right way to live your life, but it’s one way and it’s how I feel I should live mine.”

When things thaw out next spring in Alaska, Parton’s short-term goal is to drive as far south as he can, which would land him

in Patagonia — a region in the southern tip of South America.

So what do Parton’s family and friends think about his rambling lifestyle decision?

“I’ve worked them into it so they understand, but they still worry about my safety,” he said.

Apparently it is something they have become accustomed to over the last few years. This trip is not his first and it surely won’t be his last. Parton was gone for 97 days in 2014 hiking the entire Appalachian Trail. He finished the 2,000-mile trek on his 30th birthday, but it was just the beginning of something bigger.

“It’s about soul-searching and figuring yourself out — that’s what the A.T. is all about,” he said. “ What keeps you happy?

What makes you want to go on and continue that journey?”

Returning to his routine life in Bryson City proved daunting after being on the trail for so long. The experience ignited something inside him — a realization that a person doesn’t have to get bogged down by the day-to-day grind.

Parton is currently working on a memoir of sorts about his adventures on the A.T. He said the “stream of thought” format is an honest account of his journey on the trail and realizations that have led him to his present expedition.

“If you want to have a good story, you have to live it,” he said.

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While being somewhere new every day is exciting and exhilarating, Parton is quick to point out that it isn’t as enchanting as some may think.

“It’s not a luxury trip — it’s a soulsearching trip in ways,” he said. “Some of the other articles written about me make it seem like I’m out here living the dream. I mean, I love what I’m doing, but I’m giving up a whole lot to do it.”

He has given up seeing his friends and family back home as well as a steady paycheck. However, being a web developer has allowed him to work on the road to make the money he needs to keep going. He can stop into any place in the country with wi-fi and build websites and complete other projects.

Sure, there are amazing people along the road, but for 10 hours a day Parton is usually driving with only his dog to keep him company. He isn’t homesick or anything, but he does miss his family and friends and sometimes can’t help but feel a little bit of guilt for not being able to keep up with what’s going on in their daily lives.

So far, Parton’s desire to live in the moment and find out who he truly is — what he truly wants — has outweighed his desire to return home. He loves Bryson City and the Great Smoky Mountains, but he has no plans of returning or settling down anywhere else.

“You definitely have moments you feel a little bit lost,” Parton said. “But I feel like I’m in the right spot where I’m supposed to be — it’s a nice feeling.”

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who come for conferences and special events, but for the college’s many nontraditional students who enroll later in life to pursue their education.

“Some of them might be a bit intimidated to come back on this big campus and there are all these buildings — where do I go what do I do?” Baker said. “For some students if they’re having to drive around and don’t know where to go to and where to park, it could be very easy that a student say, ‘Forget this. I’m just going to stay at my job.’”

Baker and Cole are considering improved signage — a large aesthetic sign at the new entrance declaring that this is Southwestern Community College, signs differentiating SCC’s Boulevard and Webster Road entrances, more detailed signs on campus pointing toward specific buildings — as part of the master plan.

They’ve also suggested more focus on connectivity through walking paths and creation of a central area on campus as possibilities.

Planning for future growth is part of the brainstorming process as well. Because SCC’s Webster campus is basically built into a hillside, Cole and Baker had to go through and identify the pieces of campus that would even be capable of holding new buildings as SCC’s enrollment and programming grow.

As they go through the feedback they’ve received and work toward the next step of the planning process, they’ll be working to determine what kinds of future building needs SCC might have — in terms of both physical needs like

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BY HOLLY KAYS STAFF WRITER outhwestern Community College is in the business of dreaming big as it works through the preliminary stages of a master plan to guide its development over the next five to 10 years.

With a master plan for the Macon County campus created in 2013, SCC is now looking to the future of its Jackson and Swain county campuses, with a final plan expected sometime around January.

“One of the impetuses for this master plan process is making sure this institution sends a really clear message not just to the legislators that represent this area but the Legislature as a whole that we’ve got our act together, we know where we’re going and

groups of students, staff, faculty, community what our priorities are,” said Michael Cole, the landscape architect working on the plan. leaders and members of the board of trustees to hear from the people most involved in the Cole, of Charlotte-based ColeJenest & school what they’d like to see happen in the Stone, is working with architect Scott Baker, future. An input session open to the commuof LS3P’s Charlotte office, on the project. nity was also scheduled, but nobody particiThe two have worked on master plans for pated. community colleges throughout North Carolina in past years, so they’ve got the Looking toward the process down. During future, areas marked in a trip to Western green could be suitable North Carolina last for future construction week, they spent three at Southwestern days in Jackson Community College, County hoping to dial while areas in down on the needs yellow would not be and opportunities of usable. the Webster campus, LS3P/ColeJenest&Stone graphic which is the flagship location for SCC. “We’re tryDue to low attendance at the Sept. 22 community ing to come input session, another forum will be held the evening up with the of Thursday, Oct. 29, to hear community members’ Much of the discussion with stakeholders ingredients to create something, but thoughts on the future of Southwestern Community involved connectivity and ease of navigation we have to listen to what the needs College’s Webster campus. Meeting details will be around campus, Baker said. Those are and desires and issues are,” Cole finalized closer to the time. www.southwesterncc.edu or important concerns, he added, not just for explained.

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“Nationwide as our population ages, the need for qualified health people is growing and growing,” Baker said, giving an example of a possible area for growth. “There’s a lot of emphasis on health professions.”

By design, community colleges are responsive to the community in the programs they offer, with their goal being to train local people locally, so they don’t have to leave home to learn the skills they need to succeed professionally.

“As you grow the college, you can also grow the community,” said Cliff Statler, SCC’s vice president for financial and administrative services. “Our tech programs are really strong. Our automotive people, they’re employed before they even get out the door.”

Planning for equipment and technology will also be part of the process. For instance, over the coming decade, what will happen to textbooks in a world gone increasingly digital? What kind of technological equipment and systems will SCC need to have available to remain competitive?

There will be plenty more questions for

Baker and Cole to answer as they take the information gleaned from their trip to WNC back to Charlotte.

“We’re going to go back and take just a plethora of information and boil it down and synthesize it and then start developing some very rough bubble ideas,” Cole said.

Then the two will take those rough ideas back up to the mountains and run them by the students, staff and community members who inspired them in the first place.

“Once we get that input once again, then we create a final master plan,” Cole said.

It’s still early in the process, but the two are complimentary of what SCC has going so far and look forward to seeing what the future holds.

“It’s kind of exciting because the college is really taking a visionary approach to their growth,” Cole said, “and they’re very concerned, not just about the programming, but the image of the college and how the community connects with the college.”

Coverage of the team’s master planning work for SCC’s Swain campus appeared in the Sept. 23 issue of The Smoky Mountain News.

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posed revision are a four-year cap on how long an event can receive grant funding, as well as additional application questions and follow-up reporting. Applicants would have to write a paragraph explaining how the project will increase tourism to Jackson and, after the fact, list any materials or advertising where the Jackson County Tourism Development Authority was mentioned.

“As much as we love our local advertising opportunities, we would prefer that this money be distributed on advertising outside of a two-hour driving radius in order to encourage folks to come and stay overnight instead of it just being a day trip,” Jennings told the board, “because we are here to put heads in beds.”

That’s not to say that the TDA wouldn’t give any money to groups or events if the endeavor didn’t specifically meet granting requirements. The board could still award funding — just not through the grants.

“I think it was agreed that those types of requests that might not align with those guidelines be considered under contingency funding, or you could have some amendment to the budget to allocate money on a case-by-case basis,” said Stephanie Edwards, executive director of the Cashiers Chamber of Commerce.

The draft revision would also clarify the timetable of the granting cycle, as the existing version has caused some confusion. It makes clear that the application window is Jan. 1 through April 1 and that the money is to be budgeted for sometime in the following fiscal year, which runs from July to June.

The board will likely vote on the changes at its Oct. 15 meeting.

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BY HOLLY KAYS STAFF WRITER When the Jackson County Tourism Development Authority sat down this spring to review applications for its advertising grants, it wound up facing a slew of existential questions: What is the grants’ purpose? Should the money go toward long-standing events or only start-ups? If the money’s reserved for advertising, what precisely is the definition of “advertising?”

That discussion prompted the board to direct members Clifford Meads and Sarah Jennings to revise grant guidelines, and now the two have returned a draft that aims to clarify the timetable and zero in on who, exactly, the funds should target.

“The goal of the revision was making it more cut and dry,” Jennings explained.

Jackson’s TDA is still a fairly new organization, formed in 2012 and wrapping up its second granting cycle this April. The grants are supposed to promote event advertising outside the local area, encouraging overnight visitation. But this spring the board had trouble agreeing on what, exactly, qualified as “advertising.” The Tuck River Cleanup, for example, wanted money to fund the event’s direct costs, but as the largest single-day river cleanup in the country its very existence garners substantial press — couldn’t awarding the grant be considered an indirect form of advertising?

The board wound up approving all grant requests, with awards to the 13 applicants totaling only $15,600 of the $35,000 grant funding pool, but they acknowledged they’d have to take another look at the guidelines before the next cycle came around.

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Haywood County School Board member Rhonda Cole Schandevel, 51, of Canton announced her 2016 candidacy for the North Carolina House of Representatives.

Schandevel, who has served on the Haywood County School Board since 2012, is a Democrat running in the 118th District.

“When I talk to people throughout our community I am struck by just how much we all have in common,” Schandevel said.

“We all want the same things: access to good paying jobs here in Western North Carolina and a quality public education for our children. Unfortunately, the Raleigh politicians are selling us short on both of these goals.

“I am running for state House because I believe we should work for a bright and prosperous future for all of us, not just the wealthy and well-connected. I believe our schools are full of amazing teachers that continue to fight for our kids. Now is the time to start paying them like the professionals they are and give them the resources they need to properly educate our students,” she continued. “We can’t keep constantly asking them to do more with less, their job is too important. To accomplish these goals, we have to end the partisan political battles that lead to gridlock and focus on our shared values — creating jobs here at home and improving public education.”

Schandevel will challenge incumbent Rep. Michele Presnell, R-Burnsville. House District 118 encompasses Madison and Yancey counties and parts of Haywood. The district is widely considered one of the most competitive in North Carolina.

“House Democrats are focused on recruiting quality candidates across the state who have the right priorities for our state,” said Democratic Leader Larry D. Hall.

“Rhonda Cole Schandevel has seen firsthand the damage that years of education cuts have done to our classrooms. Rhonda is a champion of everyday North Carolinians and she will be a constant advocate for job creation and better schools.”

Schandevel is married to Jeff Schandevel and has a 28 year-old son, Canie Michael Glance. She is the daughter of Wanda Cole and the late Dee Cole and works as a dental hygienist in Haywood County.

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While the allocation rental is the most significant policy change TWSA has made recently, it’s just one of a handful of policy revisions the authority has finished to encourage economic development.

For instance, TWSA now has a fund available to help defray the impact fees of projects that qualify as economic development or community outreach. Basically, the policy creates a way for people spearheading these types of projects to ask TWSA to waive some of the impact fee, with the waiver capped at $2,000 or 25 percent of the money the TWSA board has appropriated for the purpose in that year — though the board has discretion to go higher. The board will appropriate a

job of trying to do the best they could to address the areas that are in their control,” Harbaugh said.

The policies passed unanimously, the next phase is education — reaching out to the people who might be affected to let them know what opportunities are available. So far, interest in the allocation rental, for example, has been limited, with only one business owner signing on and three more discussing the option with TWSA. “We’ll see how it works out,” Harbaugh said. “The next two years are going to be interesting.”

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The Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority is part business and part government entity, tasked with providing water and sewer to the citizens of Jackson County without relying on government funds to do so.

Formed in 1992, TWSA resulted from the consolidation of water and sewer utilities in Dillsboro, Sylva, Webster and Jackson County. North Carolina contains more than 400 entities that operate water and wastewater facilities — though most of those cover a smaller area than TWSA — and about 40 percent use the business model TWSA does. Namely, the authority tries to keep its rates low for existing customers but funds expansion of services by charging impact fees when a new user comes online. www.twsanc.us.

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BY HOLLY KAYS STAFF WRITER rom permit fees to lease agreements to equipment purchases, many costs accompany the launch of a new business. And while a rookie entrepreneur might not calculate water and sewer fees among them, in Jackson County businesses can find themselves forking over thousands of dollars to hook in.

Those costs can be intimidating, if not prohibitive, to an aspiring business owner. A new policy from the Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority, which runs water and sewer operations in Jackson County, aims to make things easier.

“One of the discussions we’ve been having is, ‘Yeah, we’re not an economic engine for the community, but we control a resource that is an economic engine, so how do we play nice with our communities?’” said Dan Harbaugh, TWSA’s executive director.

Enacted in July, the new policy gives business owners the chance to rent water and sewer capacity rather than buying it upfront.

For example, a business that would otherwise have to pay a $7,000 fee in order to have the water and sewer access it needed could instead opt to pay a $50 monthly fee — a much easier sum for a young enterprise to cough up.

“The rental option may encourage a new business to open or relocate here,” said Julie Spiro, executive director of the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. “It could potentially be helpful to a restaurant, or another similar type of business that utilizes more capacity than a basic business.”

“That is ultra-significant because those impact fees can be very expensive and in some cases can be and have been cost prohibitive to a new business starting up,” agreed Rich Price, economic development director for Jackson County.

The rental option is analogous to leasing a home. Rather than forking over a huge sum to buy, the business pays a smaller price per month but isn’t actually paying toward ownership. The business could decide at any time to buy their allocation, but they wouldn’t get any discount for the time they’d spent paying rent. Likewise, if the business moved to a different location, no additional allocation would travel with them.

But the option does give new businesses a chance to get their feet on the ground, to pay a per-month fee that’s easy to build into their operating expenses rather than taking on yet another huge purchase in the quest to become profitable. In Price’s view, that’s a huge advantage.

“It’s much more advantageous and economical now for them to start that business up and allows them to grow their revenues

pool of money each year, with the intent that some of it will roll over to the next year, eventually creating a fund large enough to help with a big project down the road. Currently, the fund holds $30,0000.

“We just felt like it was important for us to do what we could within our policies,” Harbaugh said of TWSA’s role in economic development.

A third new policy is specific to the Cashiers area. When the housing market went crazy in the 2000s, investors bought up acres and acres of land with the intent to build high-end housing and turn a hefty profit. With the land, they bought sewer allocation. But when the recession hit, much of the land was left undeveloped and the allocation unused. However, because it had been purchased, the allocation wasn’t available for people who actually had an immediate need.

That put a squeeze on economic growth.

This summer TWSA enacted a policy to create an allocation bank of sorts, a way for people holding allocation they’re not using to sell it to people who need it. The money won’t pass through TWSA directly, but the authority will be able to monitor its flow to ensure that nobody is charging more than TWSA would. Meanwhile, the authority is working to expand capacity in the Cashiers area and hopes to have a new discharge plant online in the next couple years.

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and really feed their bottom line without tremendous concern that the upfront impact fee will put them behind the eight ball before they even start,” Price said.

That’s especially important for entrepreneurs who rent their buildings instead of owning — a status that’s true of the bulk of new business owners. It can be intimidating to pay thousands of dollars in impact fees for a property that is, after all, occupied only by lease. If the business moves to a different location, that would just be money down the drain and the business would be hit with another impact fee for its new location. If there’s a possibility of moving in the near future, it’s probably a better idea to pay the rental fee and save the up-front impact purchase for a time when the business is more stable and the location more long-term.

“We now have another tool in our toolbox for helping these businesses to grow in their existing location or inviting new businesses to come in and start,” Harbaugh said.

The move is just one part of an overall push to make TWSA more attuned to the economic needs of the county and its influence on them.

“This is certainly a win for Jackson County and I think for the authority because it really demonstrates that they do want to be an active part and partner in the advancement of small business,” Price said.

Perhaps it helps that the chairman of TWSA’s board, Mike Fitzgerald, is a small business owner himself. Also the mayor of neighboring Dillsboro, Fitzgerald owns Fitzgerald Shoe Shop in downtown Sylva. He said the rental versus allocation purchase discussion wouldn’t affect businesses like his that much, because the only water and sewer he uses is for the single restroom at the back of the store. But he’s got sympathy for the complexity of starting a new business and the hardship that having to pay thousands of dollars more being getting started can cause.

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BY J ESSI STONE N EWS E DITOR embers of the U.S. Motto Action Committee have been making their way around the state asking county commissioners and town boards to display the national motto, “In God We Trust,” prominently on government buildings.

Since the committee is completely funding the projects through private donations, saying yes has been easy for many local governments. Close to 50 counties and town governments have already approved the request, and the committee still has hundreds more presentations to go.

“Displaying the motto gives ceremonial honor to public occasions and expresses confidence in our society,” said Rick Lanier, vice chairman of the committee. He also assures local governments that the committee’s request stands on solid legal ground as the issue of displaying the motto has case law to back it up. “This effort is legal and there is nothing to challenge.”

Swain County commissioners most recently approved displaying the national motto outside of the county administrative building as well as inside both courtrooms of the building.

Macon County commissioners were asked to consider displaying the motto somewhere on the courthouse, but commissioners asked their attorney to look into possible legal ramifications before voting on the matter in October.

Lanier said the committee hasn’t given a presentation to Haywood County because he was told commissioners already have the motto displayed in their meeting chambers.

Lanier said the committee asked to give a presentation to the Jackson County commissioners but was told the commissioners weren’t interested at this time. Other counties that have approved displaying the motto on government property include Cherokee, Graham, Yancey and Rutherford.

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Lanier served as a county commissioner in Davidson County from 1998-2002. On the first anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, he asked his board to consider displaying “In God We Trust” on the county building.

Commissioners approved it, but it was quickly met with a federal lawsuit filed by local attorneys who were backed up by the American Civil Liberties Union.

“We formed the committee in December 2002 with the original intent of defending the motto staying on the Davidson center,” Lanier said.

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now it’s still the national motto,” he said.

He said the First Amendment gives everyone the freedom of speech whether they agree with the speech or not.

“Some would say this may offend them — I’ve had individuals express that to me — and my response was we apparently have evolved into a society where folks feel they have a right not to be offended,” he said. “I’m offended sometimes … I may not agree with another individual but I honor and respect their rights and expect them to do the same for me.”

Brian McMahan, Jackson County Commission chairman, said he and the board The town of Wallburg is one town in North Carolina that has recently approved displaying the U.S. motto on had different reasons for not their town hall building. Donated photo wanting to display the motto on the county building. At this time, the Jackson County administrative and drug out in courts through December building does not display any federal, state or 2005. Davidson County won in federal local mottos or emblems on the exterior walls.

District Court in Greensboro and also won in “The building just has the name of the the Court of Appeals. The case was appealed building and at this point there’s no initiative all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court but was • “In God We Trust” was adopted as the on the board’s part to place a motto on the referred back to the appellate court. official national motto in 1956 by a resbuilding,” McMahan said. “We have been Lanier said the appellate court ruled that olution signed by President Dwight working to hang some artwork and historical “In God We Trust” is officially the national Eisenhower. This was just a couple of documents in our board room.” motto and can be found hanging above the years after he also pushed to have When that project starts to come togethSpeaker’s seat in the U.S. House of “Under God” added to the Pledge of er, McMahan said he would not be against Representatives, in the U.S. Senate and on the Allegiance. hanging some kind of formatted display of money issued by the U.S. Treasury.

• According to the U.S. Treasury website, the federal seal and motto in the boardroom.

“The motto is referenced on several monthe motto began being placed on coins uments and buildings in Washington, D.C., in 1864 because of the increased reliand across the country,” Lanier said. “Now AYING FOR THE PROJECTS gious sentiment during the Civil War. the ruling is case law and we haven’t been • Religious and secular groups have long challenged since then.”

Lanier said the committee raises the funds debated the appropriateness and conThe committee then shifted its focus to needed to display the motto on as many locastitutionality of having an official motto encouraging local governments to display the tions as the local governments request. Once mentioning “God” considering the motto but didn’t have much response at first. the government body figures out what they founding fathers’ dedication to mainLanier said the effort was tabled for a while want to approve, committee members work taining the separation of church and and then ramped back up late last year with to raise the funds from local businesses, state. much better success. churches and individuals in the community.

• In 2002 and in 2011, the U.S. House of “I feel the political and spiritual climate of In many cases, Lanier said he receives Representatives voted to reaffirm the the country have a lot to do with our reasonfinancial support just by giving the presentanational motto. The resolution also ing for doing this now,” Lanier said. “And also tion in each county. After one presentation, encourages the public to display the the acceptance we’re getting from county and he had a man offer to fund the entire project motto on all public buildings, including town hall leaders.” if commissioners approved it. Another perschools and government institutions. son offered to lead the fundraising efforts in the community.

ONDING OR ISOLATING The cost depends on the specific request Swain County commissioner David ACLU still feels such an action is not a best from a county or town government.

“Some counties decide to put it in their Monteith is excited and proud that the board practice for local governments. unanimously approved displaying the motto “Government buildings should welcome chambers and some decide to put it on the on the county building. While he is sure all members of the community equally, not exterior of a government center or courtsomeone will be offended by it at some point, just those who share the majority religious house,” Lanier said. “We don’t limit the he isn’t too concerned about it. view,” said Mike Meno, communications amount of locations they want to put it.”

Caldwell County approved displaying the “People are always going to be offended director for the ACLU of North Carolina. by something,” he said. “To me as a Christian “People who practice a different religion, or motto in four locations, which will cost about and as an American, I 100 percent support no religion at all, should not be made to feel $5,000. Swain County approved three locations, that — I think we need to be more vocal in like outsiders when they enter their local which is estimated to cost more than $2,500.

Lanier said it could take several months to how we believe.” courthouse or government office.”

Macon County commissioners also Lanier doesn’t agree. In his opinion, the complete one project due to the time it takes to seemed amenable to approving it once it was federal government adopted the national figure out the specifics of what the government cleared with their attorney. motto officially in 1956 and had reaffirmed it wants, order the letters and get it installed.

“Due to fast growth we’ve had — especialEven though the courts didn’t agree with several times throughout the years. “People the complainant’s claim that displaying the certainly have the right to take issue with that ly in the western part of the state — it’s motto violated the First Amendment, the and try to get it reversed or changed, but right slowed us down some,” he said.

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istorians in Waynesville are building a case to get Green Hill Cemetery listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

“It is really a gem of a place. It not only has many historical figures there but it is a very beautiful place,” said Sandra Owens, chair of the town Historic Preservation Commission. “You can’t go there without feeling the past.”

Owens shared a little-known factoid that there are several pieces of ornamental statuary art sculpted by W.O. Wolfe, Thomas Wolfe’s father — a unique feature that could help with the bid for national register designation.

Criteria for National Register designation is tough, however. The Waynesville Historic Preservation Commission has to prepare extensive documentation for it to qualify. The town board approved $5,700 to hire a consultant to help the historic commission with the application.

Alderman Wells Greeley said it was a worthwhile cause.

“You have a piece of history that exists in your community that can never be replicated, duplicated or replaced,” Greeley said.

Mayor Gavin Brown said National Register designation could help put the cemetery on the map as an attraction that tourists would like to visit.

“That is the kind of thing that does bring people here from the historical point of view,” Brown said.

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A public walking tour of Green Hill Cemetery in Waynesville with living history talks will be held at 4 p.m. Oct. 10.

The walking tour will feature re-enactments of famous or storied people buried in the cemetery with graveside tales about their life.

Various town leaders will assume the role of the late historical figures.

Mayor Gavin Brown will be William Holland Thomas; Alderman Wells Greeley will be Robert Love; Alderwoman Julia Freeman will be Carolyn Miller (the Pulitzer Prize Winner); Alderman Leroy Robinson will be N. Barber; Police Chief Bill Hollingshead will be Gig Young (a movie star who killed his wife and then himself); and Fire Chief Joey Webb will be William Greer (a driver for five presidents and who was driving the car when John F. Kennedy was shot.)

The goal of the tour is to raise awareness about the historical treasure of Green Hill, said Ann Melton, a Waynesville historian and author who is releasing a book this fall chronicling many of the cemetery’s interred residents.

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BY J ESSI STONE N EWS E DITOR perating a new charter school can be a learn-as-you-go process, and the Shining Rock Classical Academy board of directors is already adjusting to the expected growing pains as it moves into its second month of classes.

The board needed to adjust a few policies, set classroom maximums and make some line-item adjustments to its budget at its recent meeting.

School Director Ben Butler was happy to report that Shining Rock began classes in late August with a total of 218 students in kindergarten through sixth grade and that student enrollment is now up to 230 students. However, the charter school is only funded through the state this academic year for 226 students.

Just like traditional public schools, the charter schools don’t receive additional funding for students who enroll after the beginning of the school year. On the other hand, they also don’t have to return funding if they lose any students mid-year.

Shining Rock’s policy was that it would continue to accept students through Dec. 31, but Butler suggested putting a more finite limit on enrollment this year because of the school’s space limitations.

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Board Chairwoman Tara Keilberg said the school’s contracted Realtor is still looking into a number of possible properties for the school but nothing has been decided yet.

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The charter school only has a lease with the Lake Junaluska space through the end of December, and it is unclear whether the lake will extend that lease.

While the children’s complex is currently meeting the school’s needs, Butler said they would be hard-pressed to accommodate more than 258 students.

After discussing with teachers how many students they can handle in their classrooms while still offering the same quality education, Butler presented the board with a suggested cap of students in each grade. There are currently 41 kindergartners divided into three classrooms — the suggested maximum is 47. There are currently 28 students in first and second grade, and the suggested maximum is 32 and 39, respectively.

Third grade has 35 students, and Butler said there is room for only one more student. With 31 students in fourth grade, Butler suggested a maximum of 34 students.

Fifth grade has met its limit of 40 students, while sixth grade still has three more open spots before reaching its suggested max of 30 students.

The board approved setting the suggested class size and enrollment limits for this year. Students can still enroll by Dec. 31 but will have to go through the lottery process for the next academic year after that date.

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Lake Junaluska First Baptist Church is holding a Law Enforcement Appreciation Day event at 1 p.m. Oct. 11, at Canton Recreation Park.

The event will be to honor and show support of law enforcement and emergency personnel in Haywood County. There will include free food, live music, kid activities, SWAT demonstrations, K9 units, patrol cars and more. Keynote speakers from local agencies will be there. The community is invited to attend. www.ljfbc.org or 828.452.0131.

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ing budget is still a moving target. Based on estimates, Irving said the school is operating “in the black.”

Board member Mike Mehaffey pointed out that about $1.2 million of the school’s total $1.8 million in expenses was going to salaries and benefits.

“Is that normal?” he asked.

Butler said the figures were in line with the budgets of other charter schools, including Brevard Academy and Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy in Mooresboro.

In an effort to raise money for the school, Shining Rock has established a Parent Teacher Organization called NEST — Nurturing Education for Students and Teachers. The PTO will organize fundraising events throughout the year and also raise awareness about the new charter school.

“We’ll be fundraising and trying to put out to the community that we’re a solid foundation here for the betterment of the children,” said Carolyn Lacey, president of NEST. “I want the community to know we are a good thing — we’re here and we’re not going anywhere.”

NEST’s second meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Wilson Children’s Complex.

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The board also approved changes to its lunch and early release policies after noticing a few minor issues at school. In an effort to make sure students eat a nutritious lunch, the board changed the lunch policy to state that parents are not allowed to drop off fast food for their students.

Students are encouraged to bring a packed lunch or order lunch from the school, which contracts with Kanini’s four days a week. On Fridays, the school orders pizza for students who don’t have a packed lunch.

Shining Rock has also had a problem with parents checking their students out early from class. While some have a reasonable excuse, others are simply trying to avoid the pickup line at the end of the day.

“The last hour of school is still instruction time,” said school business manager Niki Irving. “We want to encourage parents not to check their students out early.”

Irving also gave the board an update on the budget. While the state recently passed its budget, she said the per-pupil funding amounts still haven’t been released.

Irving anticipates Shining Rock will receive the second portion of its state funding soon, but until then, the school’s work-

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A candidate forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Macon County will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Franklin Town Hall. Candidates for the Franklin Board of Aldermen will have an opportunity to discuss important issues for the town and the role they would like to play. There are six candidates running for three available seats and Mayor Bob Scott is running unopposed for re-election.

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The Kiwanis Club of Waynesville’s 51st Annual BBQ Fundraiser will be held Friday, Oct. 2, at the First United Methodist Church.

In addition to the traditional delivered meals to area businesses, lunch will be served from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the dining hall and dinner from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. The drive thru will be open 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. The dinner consists of barbecue pork, bun, coleslaw, baked beans, fresh baked cookies and a soft drink for $10.

The BBQ is one of the club’s major fundraisers. After costs, the proceeds from the fundraiser go to projects that support local children.

This year Bethel Middle School, Canton Middle School and Pisgah High School each received grants to assist with special needs children; Jonathan Valley Elementary School received grants for science-rich and high-interest books; Clyde Elementary School and Pisgah High School received grants for technology to assist with counseling; and Clothes to Kids received funds to purchase items to supplement the donated clothes.

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The event is free and open to the public.

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Assistant of the year Betty Jones is awarded with the 2015 Medical Assistant of the Year Award from Charlene Couch, president of the American Association of Medical Assistants, during the national conference in Portland, Oregon. Jones is employed parttime with Appalachian Community Services at the Balsam Psychiatric Center after retiring with 30 years service from Smoky Mountain Center.

This award is presented to the medical assistant who has been nominated by peers as an exemplary professional medical assistant and has displayed outstanding commitment to advancing the profession through service on the national level.

Sign up for the Power of Pink The ninth Annual Power of Pink will be held Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Haywood Regional Health and Fitness Center.

The event raises funds for breast cancer detection by providing mammograms and follow-up procedures for underserved women in Haywood County. Power of Pink includes a Pink Relay Race, with Women’s, Men’s and Mixed Teams, starting at 9 a.m., a 5k Walk/Run at 10:30 a.m. and a Honor/Memory/Survivor Walk at 11:30 a.m.

Participants are encouraged to bring their dogs to accompany them as they run or walk. Costumes, including Halloween costumes, are encouraged. Pre-registration for the Power of Pink can be done online at www.HaywoodHealthcareFoundation.org or www.gloryhoundevents.com/event/power-ofpink.

Cancer Center has new treatment The Haywood Cancer Center, a 21st Century Oncology affiliate, has added an innovative, new cancer treatment technology for lung cancer patients called Stereotactic Radiosurgery.

Stereotactic Radiosurgery is a highly precise, non-invasive form of radiation therapy that delivers precise doses of radiation safe-

SCC’s annual Health Fair is Oct. 1 Representatives of more than 40 different vendors from throughout the area – as well as all 15 of SCC’s Health Sciences programs – will be in the Burrell Building on Southwestern Community College’s Jackson Campus from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, in Sylva, for SCC’s annual Health Fair.

There is no Guenevere Seastrom charge for admisof Asheville gives a sion to the event. chair massage An American during Southwestern Red Cross blood Community College’s drive (10 a.m.-2:30 Health Fair p.m.) will coincide last year. with the Health Fair, which will also feature a “Delete Blood Cancer” bone marrow donor registry.

Flu shots are free for SCC employees; insurance will be filed for – and payments will be accepted from – all others. Door prizes will include massage gift certificates and gym passes.

Community vendors include hospitals, fitness centers, food banks and more. The SCC bookstore will offer 20 percent off one qualifying item.

Plus, Mad Batter of Sylva will bring a food truck.

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Smoky Mountain hires new director Smoky Mountain LME/MCO, a public managed healthcare organization, has hired a new director to help promote integrated, “whole body” care in western North Carolina.

Peter Rives joined Smoky’s staff as Integrated Care Director. Rives holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Wake Forest University and has completed extensive doctoral work in social psychology at the University of Delaware. He served six years as Care Coordination Department Manager at CenterPoint Human Services in WinstonSalem and spent three years as Director of Behavioral Health at Northwest Community Care Network.

Good Samaritan receives $80,000 grant The Good Samaritan Clinic of Jackson County is the recipient of an $80,000 grant from the Sisters of Mercy of North Carolina Foundation that will help fund the clinic’s

Nurse Case Management Program over the next two years.

This funding has enabled the clinic to hire an additional nurse to join its healthcare team in serving Jackson County and beyond.

This two-year program, being funded by the Golden LEAF Foundation, is a collaborative initiative by WCU, Good Samaritan Clinic, and Harris Regional Hospital to create additional access to care for our community.

Mission Heart Center earns national award Mission Heart has earned the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR ACTION Registry–GWTG Platinum Performance Achievement Award for 2015. Mission Hospital is among just 319 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor.

The award recognizes Mission Heart’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients and signifies that Mission Heart has achieved or surpassed rigorous standards for treating these patients to standard levels of care as outlined by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association clinical guidelines and recommendations.

“This award further validates our steadfast commitment to provide the highest possible quality of care to patients in western North Carolina,” said Jill Hoggard Green, president of Mission Hospital and Mission Medical Associates.

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• Highlands Dermatology has expanded services to its many patients with the addition of a certified nurse practitioner. Jane Pressler, FNP-BC, who was formerly a member of the medical staff at Mountain Area Family Medicine in Cashiers, recently joined the patient care team at Highlands Dermatology. She has spent several months training in dermatological care under the guidance of Board Certified Dermatologist Paul Cabiran, MD, FAAD. • Harris GI Associates, a Duke LifePoint Physician Practice, has opened a new location in Murphy. Dr. Randall Savell will be in Murphy each Wednesday from 25 p.m. to meet the gastroenterology needs of Cherokee County. The office is located across from the entrance to Murphy Medical Center. Appointments are scheduled by referral only. 828.631.8840.

• Haywood Regional Medical Center has hired Dr. Leslie Koretz, D.O., to join Waynesville Family Practice beginning Oct. 1, 2015. Koretz attended medical school at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine and most recently completed the Mercy Health Muskegon Family Medicine Residency Program in Muskegon, Michigan. Appointments can be made by calling 828.456.3511.

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• Harris Regional Hospital has hired Dr. Clayton Davis at the Center for Family Medicine in Franklin. Davis is board certified in family medicine and received his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. He completed his family medicine residency at Montgomery Center of Family Medicine through Self Regional Healthcare in Greenwood, South Carolina.

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• Harris Regional Hospital has hired Dr. Joshua Alweiss to join Harris Pediatric Care in Sylva. Alweiss is completing his residency in pediatrics at the University of South Alabama Children’s and Women’s Hospital in Mobile, Alabama, and received his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies after graduating from Indiana University. 828.586.9642.

• Dr. Charles C. Thomas, a member of the Board of Trustees of Haywood Regional Medical Center, a Duke LifePoint Hospital, and officer of the Haywood Health Authority Board, was recently elected to serve a four year term as a Chancellor of the American College of Radiation Oncology Board of Chancellors.

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ust few more dollars, that’s all. When you get your car fixed or a new dishwasher installed, now you’ll have to pay the 7 percent sales tax on the labor provided by the mechanic or the repairman. As you pay, give a nod to the state legislature’s decision to tax a few more services as part of its ongoing reform that moves North Carolina further toward a reliance on consumption taxes versus income taxes.

A new ranking released this week by WalletHub pegs North Carolina as the 50th worst place in the country for public school teachers. We managed to beat out West Virginia but have been passed by economic powerhouses like Mississippi and Washington, D.C. (there were 51 spots, including D.C.) The ranking is based on median starting salary, pupil-to-teacher ratio and per pupil spending. Our 50th spot was — you guessed it — up one spot from last year.

Welcome to North Carolina 2015. Four full years after the GOP gained a commanding majority in the General Assembly and two years after Republican Gov. Pat McCrory took office, we are the laboratory for conservative economic policies that many others states and right-leaning think tanks have discussed but haven’t had the political clout to pass.

As they say, the fix is in; now we’ll just have to see where it takes us.

Among a few other policies adopted over the last four years

Skip the theatrics and let’s debate issues To the Editor: Recent letters have presented opposing views on the future funding for Planned Parenthood. Some are based on factual information concerning the function and operations of that organization and others are based on a fabricated narrative created with a highly edited video.

Planned Parenthood provides a variety of needed services to lower income women, ranging from cancer and sexually transmitted disease (STD) screenings to birth control and pregnancy support. Without these services we would undoubtedly see increases in premature deaths, increases in STD incidence and increases in unplanned/illegitimate births.

They also provide abortion services.

However, by federal law, no tax dollars are used to support these activities. Repeat, NO tax dollars are used for abortion services! By law, abortions are legal in this country whether you agree with the procedure or not.

Planned Parenthood also provides fetal tissue for research. That is also allowed by U.S. law. The basis for the current outrage over this practice has been debunked as a highly edited version of ‘gotcha’ interview embellished with video that includes segments having nothing to do with Planned Parenthood. While GOP presidential hopeful Carly Fiorina has used this to enflame her troops, the accusations are fraudulent.

Rep. “Shutdown” Mark Meadows, RCashiers, and his co-conspirators apparently wish to shutdown the government over federal

are measures to cut the number of teacher assistants in early grades, declining to take part in the Obamacare Medicaid extension (meaning thousands lost access to health care choices) and approving a plan to eventually privatize Medicaid (a plan fought by hospitals and doctors across the state), elimination of the Earned Income Tax Credit for lowincome families, enacting what many call the worst voter suppression law in the country, and the elimination of benefits for the long-term unemployed.

And how have they “paid” for all these cuts in spending? They’ve lowEditor ered the state individual income tax rate and lowered the corporate income tax rate, meaning the state will now take in less money. Those reductions feel good and sound good, but as we found out in April, most people in the middle and lower classes ended up paying more when we filed our taxes because many of the deductions for individual taxpayers were eliminated.

Look, I’m a small businessman. Every time I sign those checks to the federal and state government I cringe and think about how I could use that money to grow my business. Like most people, I hate paying taxes, especially when it goes to pay

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funding to Planned Parenthood. If they wish to shutdown the government, I suggest that they select a real issue. Practicing this bit of political theater will have grave consequences for millions of citizens. Remember the last time they pulled this stunt?

If Rep. Meadows is serious about these issues, there are responsible actions that he could take. First, he could sponsor a constitutional amendment to ban all abortions in the U.S. That way, those who can afford to fly to another country could have safe, legal abortions while those of lesser means would go back to the back-street abortions.

Additionally, he could sponsor legislation to ban fetal tissue research.

If he wants the debate, let’s have it and skip the theatrics, regardless of how much his base enjoys it.

John Gladden Franklin

Telling Washington just what we will do To the Editor: Tried to take a nap but couldn’t get my mind off of some of the enormous problems we face. Not the least of which is where we find ourselves in terms of foreign affairs and foreign aid.

We have managed to alienate any and all allies we ever had (seems like we did it on purpose). We are no longer the superpower that has helped keep peace through strength for decades. Foreign aid continues to flow to many countries that have resources to sustain their economies if the trade dollars they

for things I don’t like.

But that’s really just whining. I wouldn’t hate signing those checks so much, if, for instance, we cut the funding for vouchers to private schools and used that money instead to prop up the Clean Water Management Trust Fund; or, if we decided to hike the corporate income tax rate by a half percent and used that money to put bike lines on every single road the state Department of Transportation builds.

I’ve come to believe the whole liberal-conservative definition is tired, shopworn and constraining. Human beings are complicated. I lean left, but I like the idea of lowering business taxes and think that it can create jobs and stimulate the economy. I prefer less government but value bureaucrats who monitor corporate polluting and worker safety.

But when we do that at the expense of the low-income, giving the rich and corporations a break but expecting the poor to pay more, I’m not buying it. This year’s state budget and the fiscal policy our legislators are embracing mean the poor will pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes than the rich.

Moderation — in politics and in almost everything — is a good thing. North Carolina’s GOP leaders must have missed that lesson.

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

LOOKING FOR OPINIONS The Smoky Mountain News encourages readers to express their opinions through letters to the editor or guest columns. All viewpoints are welcome. Send to Scott McLeod at info@smokymountainnews.com., fax to 828.452.3585, or mail to PO Box 629, Waynesville, NC, 28786. receive weren’t stolen by their politicians. The only foreign aid that should leave this country must be agricultural products or medical supplies.

I used to write to Sen. Jesse Helms and suggest (tongue in cheek) that instead of giving foreign aid we teach the other countries how to go into debt like we do. Why give arms to the oil rich countries that have held us hostage for their oil. Let them buy arms if they want them.

Then there is the president we elected without knowing anything about him. He will not only continue to act around Congress, but he will accelerate his efforts for the next 17 months. The Republican-led states should form a compact and agree to act together by appointing a single strong individual to represent the compact to the president.

That individual should inform the president that the states he represents are willing and capable of seceding from the country and forming a new country based on the original Constitution. The Congressional States of America would not allow any more tax dollars flow to Washington, and all federal facilities

would be closed at once and the employees put on unpaid leave.

A president would be elected for the new country and a legislature as described by the founders. The new country should demand to be paid the base funding value of the social security annuity for all residents of the states involved plus the base value of the funding to sustain Medicare for the citizens of these states.

Bruce Gardner Waynesville

GOP has too many contradictory views To the Editor: I am not much of a religious scholar, but I did have 16 years of excellent Catholic education. I did very well in my college Logic course. The Dominicans Fathers were gifted teachers. As a result I am having a tough time understanding why conservative Christians are so enamored with today’s Republican party.

Biblical doctrine exhorts us to contribute to the ministry and the common good according to our financial ability. The richer you are, the more is expected from you. But when it comes to this society in which we all live, and with the Social Security in particular, the tax burden falls on the poor and the middle class while the wealthy get a pass.

Republicans want to solve the Social Security solvency problem by cutting benefits to the people who need it most, instead of requiring the wealthy to pay the same percentage of their

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income as you and me.

Helping those in need is one of the major themes of the Bible and of Jesus’ ministry.

These commandments were not limited to those in your church or your family. But Republicans in all levels of government pride themselves in how much they can cut benefits to those most in need. Food stamps, workman’s comp, veterans benefits, Medicare and Medicaid, you name it and they are on the chopping block. And just the mention of increasing the minimum wage makes most Republicans cringe.

In the Old Testament and throughout Jesus’ ministry, there is warning against the worship of worldly things. Biblical principals make it clear that accumulation of wealth

was not the way to eternal salvation. Yet today’s Republican party idolizes the rich and in every way promotes their causes and protects their interests.

Just recently a drug company raised the price of a 67-year-old drug 5,000 percent, and not a single Republican spoke up for the thousands who will be hurt and may die as a result. For them, it is just free market doing what is does to make someone rich.

There is no way today’s Republican Party can logically be called a political party based on Christian principles. They may not be worshiping a golden calf, but they seem to be idolizing a golden head of hair.

Louis Vitale Franklin

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 APPLE ANDY'S RESTAURANT 3483 Soco Road, Maggie Valley.

828.944.0626. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Wednesday and Thursday. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday and Saturday. Serving the freshest homemade sandwiches, wraps, and entrees such as country fried steak and grilled flounder. Full salad bar and made from scratch sides like potato salad, pinto beans and macaroni and cheese. www.appleandys.com APPLE CREEK CAFE 32 Felmet St., Waynesville.

828.456.9888. Open Monday-Friday with lunch form 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. and family-style dinner 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Home to an extensive build your own sandwich menu as well as specialty salads, soups burgers and more. With local ingredients and madefrom-scratch recipes using a variety of good-for-you ingredients Apple Creek Cafe is sure to become your favorite spot.

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

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BREAKING BREAD CAFÉ 6147 Hwy 276 S. Bethel (at the Mobil Gas Station) 828.648.3838 Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturaday & Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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 and chicken parmesan, pork meatballs and hamburgers.

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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.

Locals Love Apple Creek Café!

Traditional Lunch: 10:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Family-Style Dinner: 4:30 P.M.-8:30 P.M.

Discover the state you’re in.

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

Blue-plates and local fresh vegetables daily.

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

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critical financial resources for businesses and residents to make it through until the next season.

Nationwide a shutdown would force the furloughs of more than 20,000 National Park Service employees; approximately 3,000 employees would remain on duty to ensure essential health, safety, and security functions at parks and facilities.

About 12,000 park concessions employees — the workers who staff the hotels, restaurants, and riding stables in the parks — would also be adversely affected. Nonprofit park partner organizations, including Friends groups and cooperating associations like Great Smoky Mountains Association, would lay off an estimated 600 to 1,000 employees, depending on the length of the shutdown. A closure would impact visitor centers and field institutes like Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, as well.

America’s public lands drive billions of tourism dollars into local economies, and in return these lands rely on dedicated nonprofit partners to provide educational programs, operate interpretive sales outlets, manage volunteers and cultivate private funding. A government shutdown would strip hundreds of private sector nonprofit employees of their paychecks as citizens are turned away from the special places they rightfully own.

I urge everyone who wishes our national parks to remain open to the public, please contact your state and federal elected officials and let them know how you feel about the potential for our national parks to close.

Terry Maddox Executive Director Great Smoky Mountains Association

Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2015

To the Editor: If Congress fails to reach a federal budget resolution by midnight, September 30, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and hundreds of other National Park Service sites in America will close to the public indefinitely The Great Smoky Mountains National Park hosts over 35,000 visitors on average each day in October. Nationally, more than 715,000 visitors a day frequent the National Park System.

Nationwide, the National Park Service stands to lose approximately $500,000 per dayin revenue from fees collected at entry stations and fees paid for in-park activities, such as cave tours, boat rides and camping.

Park gateway communities like Gatlinburg, Cherokee, and Townsend; Jackson, Wyoming; West Yellowstone, Montana and others across the country collect about $76 million per day in total sales from visitor spending. This much-needed revenue is lost during a government shutdown.

In the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, an estimated 350 federal employees would be furloughed because of a shutdown, along with 60 concessions employees and 45 Great Smoky Mountains Association employees. About 47 NPS employees would remain on duty, providing security and emergency services.

In the national park and the surrounding gateway communities, October is the most important month for both visitation to the region and business activity. There’s no making it back later on. Fall colors only happen once a year; once they’re gone, it’s all over.

October business activity often provides the

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for a reasonable price. We make vegetarian, gluten free and sugar free items. Call or go to Facebook (Breaking Bread Café NC) to find out what our specials are.

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 12 till 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 6pm, and dinner is served starting at 7pm. 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.

Wednesday through Saturday serving freshly prepared small plates, tapas, charcuterie, desserts. Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday night at 7pm. 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

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tasteTHEmountains 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.

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

Lunch Saturday and 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.

JOEY'S PANCAKE HOUSE 4309 Soco Rd Maggie Valley.

828.926.0212. 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. Join us for 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 Monday through Wednesday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Handtossed 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.

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.

RENDEZVOUS RESTAURANT AND BAR Maggie Valley Inn and Conference Center 828.926.0201 Open Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m and Sunday 7:30 a.m to 9 p.m. Full service restaurant serving steaks, prime rib, seafood and dinner specials.

SMOKY MOUNTAIN SUB SHOP 29 Miller Street Waynesville 828.456.3400.

Open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m 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 homemade 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.

SOUTHERN BOOT, LOUISIANA CUISINE 67 Branner Avenue, Waynesville.

828.246.0053 Lunch served from MondaySaturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner served Monday-Tuesday 5 to 9 p.m & Thursday Saturday 5 to 9 p.m. Southern Boot serves delicious Louisianian food while providing a friendly music venue for musicians of all ages. Feel at home no matter where you’re from. Greeting all customers at the door with a smile.

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.

TWIN MAPLES FARMHOUSE 63 North Hill Street, Waynesville.

828.452.7837. Open for Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located just two blocks from downtown Waynesville, Twin Maples is available for weddings, receptions, family reunions, birthday parties, showers, luncheons, corporate meetings and retreats.

VITO’S PIZZA 607 Highlands Rd., Franklin.

828.369.9890. Established here in in 1998. Come to Franklin and enjoy our laid back place, a place you can sit back, relax and enjoy our 62” HDTV. Our Pizza dough, sauce, meatballs, and sausage are all made from scratch by Vito.

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

828.926.1616. maggievalleyclub.com/dine.

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

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.

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Monday through Saturday; Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Serving breakfast, lunch, nd dinner. The restaurant has a 1950s & 60s theme decorated with memorabilia from that era.

PASQUALE’S 1863 South Main Street, Waynesville. Off exit 98, 828.454.5002. Open for lunch and dinner, Tuesday through Sunday. 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 indoors, outside on the patio or at the bar.

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The Tale of Two Bands

BY GARRET K. WOODWARD STAFF WRITER

Variety is the spice of life.

Within the realm of music, those spices can range from the hot heat of New Orleans funk and the Chicago blues to the sweet taste of California sunshine soul and Nashville front porch singer-songwriters.

And yet, where does the largest spice rack of sound reside? Well, in Southern Appalachia of course. Right in our own backyard you have the crossroads — literally and figuratively — of bluegrass, country, rock-n-roll, jazz, blues and folk tones. This melting pot of melodies flows down these steep mountains, from the deep hollers, backwoods coves, dark basements, old garages and rickety barns of Western North Carolina.

You can’t throw a rock around these parts without hitting someone who either plays an instrument or is a bonafied freak of nature when it comes to live performance.

And it’s that storied history of music that runs like a vibrant thread through the heritage and tradition of Western North Carolina. It’s about using your hands, to work hard during the day, and to play hard come nightfall.

I aim to keep close tabs on just what hits the stage within my jurisdiction. It’s about championing local and regional acts, where originality and creativity trumps the usual “dial it in” cover band shenanigans that tends to override and muffle the sounds of those with something to say, and play.

Lately? I’ve had my eye on two groups — The Maggie Valley Band and The Dirty Soul Revival. Each is as unique as their style and onstage presence. Whereas you find yourself lending an ear to the acoustic prowess and traditional nature of The Maggie Valley Band, you’ll be just as soon banging your head and spilling your beer to the rollicking devil-maycare attitude of The Dirty Soul Revival.

That said, The Smoky Mountain News recently caught up with both bands as they prepare to take the stage in Haywood County this weekend …

raw approach to Appalachian music intertwined with a heavy sixties influence.”

Smoky Mountain News: What’s it like to create and perform music with your sister? Tell me about that bond, as siblings, musicians and collaborators.

Whitney Miller: Well, it’s really cool because by creating music together we become more than sisters. We become best friends and it’s really fun to work with someone who shares the same philosophy as you. You need a hard work ethic to be in the music business and not a lot of people have that. I’m thankful to be in this with her because I don’t know if many others would stick it out. As collaborators, Caroline will add an idea and it does a great deal to add to the arrangement of the song.

It doesn’t change the direction of what I was intending, it expands it.

Caroline Miller: I love it. We know that sometimes we’re going to be on the same page more than anyone else could be.

Other times, we know that we’re going to disagree, but we also know that conflict is good and we’re going to work it out. I never have to question her commitment or her dedication, if a show is booked she will always be there even if she had two hours of sleep the night before. I’ve done the booking in the past for our winter tour and I put her through more hours than the average person could take. What is her response?

THE DIRTY SOUL REVIVAL AT A GLANCE: Four-piece hard rock and blues outfit hailing from Asheville. Fronting the buck wild band is the razor-sharp slide guitar and nitty gritty vocals of Abe Anderson. They’re a stiff drink of backwoods soul and bayou voodoo, as felt by the thundering percussion of Anderson’s wife, Jenni, bassist Gavin Farmer and saxophonist Dave Blair.

Smoky Mountain News: What is it about rock-n-roll and the blues that pulls you in?

Abe Anderson: I started playing The Dirty Soul Revival. Donated photo The Maggie Valley Band. Donated photo acoustic guitar when I was 20 with no real intention of making music. I just helps in the sense that we’re extremely honest with each other. wanted to learn to play the guitar. After about a year, I started Appreciation. I don’t have to motivate her to practice or be I will tell her that something she did sounded bad, she will tell playing the banjo, and that was about all I played for the next dedicated — she motivates me. eight years. I wound up getting an electric guitar and amp for a me a song I just wrote is good or terrible and should never be played, and I completely trust her taste in music and know she band I played banjo in, which is when I found out that Duane SMN: What is it about Appalachian music that sets it apart will shoot me straight.

Allman played slide in open tuning. My thought was, “Well, I from other genres?

JA: Yeah, it’s easy to be honest with one another, which play banjo in open tuning and he plays with his fingers and I WM: Well, we’re old souls and we really like the rawness can definitely finger pick from banjo so…” Once I got into slide makes making music easier. We see very eye-to-eye on music and genuineness of Appalachian and mountain music. The and what we like — there is less to actually talk about, it’s just and blues and rock I really started to find where I wanted to songs are often about horrible topics like killing a lover, affairs, kind of there without too much discussion. be. There’s just this amazing thing about blues and rock-n-roll and death, but these songs have the most feel to them. They where as long as you believe in what you are doing, and put all connect the most to us.

Editor’s Note: The Dirty Soul Revival will perform during the of yourself into it, you don’t have to be the most technically CM: A man used to say to us, “But the songs are so sad.” I Shining Rock Riverfest at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Camp Hope in think that was, and is, the point. There’s no point in singing skilled musician or singer. It’s more about the feeling or soul in Canton. The festival opens at noon, with a full lineup of bands, about unrealistic and far-fetched ideas. It isn’t about running it. activities, and more. www.shiningrockriverfest.com. away from problems, but walking through the issues of life and Jenni Anderson: It’s more emotional for me than any other For more information, click on www.thedirtysoulrevival.com. dealing with difficult circumstances. It can be raw and hauntkind of music. It feels very natural to play it and it’s kind of loose, which makes it fun. ing or it can be comforting — either way it’s not fake.

SMN: What’s it like to work, play and collaborate with your significant other?

AA: In a lot of ways it really isn’t much different than playing with anybody else. Onstage, it’s about the music sounding as good as it can, so we’re focused on that. But, Jenni and I have a very close relationship, even for a married couple, which

THE MAGGIE VALLEY BAND AT A GLANCE: Americana/bluegrass act based out of Maggie Valley. Fronted by the Miller sisters — Whitney (guitar/harmonica) and Caroline (bass/dulcimer) — alongside Josh Harris (banjo/mandolin) and Steven Hughes (drums), the quartet stands by their motto, “A

Editor’s Note: The Maggie Valley Band will be performing during Oktoberfest at noon Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. Featuring an array of live music, activities, food and beverages, the festival will be from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Oct. 2-3. www.maggievalleyoktoberfest.com. For more information, click on www.facebook.com/themaggievalleyband.

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up and perhaps plant them somewhere else. I rarely ever get back up there, and when I do, I feel like a stranger in my own hometown.

While I took off to the west, the south, and everywhere in-between, life continued on in Rouses Point, as it does in all our hometowns,

BY GARRET K. WOODWARD as much as we’d like to think time hits “pause” until our triumphant return.

And though I left that town, the town itself never left me. I don’t think anyone really appreciates where they grew up until they see that place from another angle.

Those unique, singular characters — you can pinpoint them in any town — stick with you, long after you see the city limits sign in your rearview mirror.

But, as they say, the more you run away from a place, the more you just keep running into yourself, for good or ill. Leaving Rouses Point was in an effort to see what lay just outside my comfort zone, beyond the barriers of my own consciousness, beyond the confines of my subconscious. I wanted to poke and prod the invisible fences other were either unaware of, or were a tad apprehensive of Lake Champlain, as seen from Point Au Roche State Park in Clinton County, New York. Garret K. Woodward photo getting stung by if their attempt was proved to be futile.

Once you get outside of the So, you’re Canadian? fence, you find there is another Not quite, y’all. During my three years fence. There’s always another living here in Western North Carolina, I’ve fence, because that fence is you lost count of the amount of times folks have “today,” while your soul yearns for asked me that question. They want to know Lazy Hiker Brewing (Franklin) will host an what the possibility of tomorrow where I’m from, how did I end up in Oktoberfest with Barry Bryson & Emporium could, and ultimately will, be.

Waynesville, and since when did I pick up a Band at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10.

Everybody has their own fence, of southern twang in my speech?

The Water’n Hole Bar & Grill (Waynesville) will all sizes and ranges. Some want to Ready? Well, my hometown is Rouses have The Dirty Soul Revival (hard rock/blues) jump those fences, others enjoy Point, New York. Six hours straight north of at 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2. the security. It’s how we measure Manhattan, six hours northeast of Buffalo, those fences each morning that situated on Lake Champlain, smack dab on The Shining Rock Riverfest will be held from counts, how we decide, “Well, I’m the Canadian border (45 minutes south of noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Camp going to hop over that bastard Montreal), with a bridge in town over the Hope in Canton. come noon.” massive body of water to Vermont (35 minIt has been 12 years since I rode utes northwest of Burlington).

Balsam Mountain Inn will have Wood out of that small, Canadian border Whenever I mention being from New Newton, Phillip Lammonds and Henry town. Back then, I didn’t want to York, people immediate think I’m from “The Hipkens as part of their Songwriters in the be defined by it. I didn’t want peoCity,” where I must’ve grown up in some Round series at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3. ple to think I could or could not be Robert DeNiro meets Tony Soprano houseThe sixth annual Taste of Sylva culinary tour capable of something because of hold. They marvel at how a “city boy” found will run from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, in my roots, but it’s those roots — himself in rural Southern Appalachia, where downtown restaurants and in the pavilion at wearing my grandfather’s hunting inhabitants here live within their means, McGuire Gardens on West Main Street. coat, driving his old truck — that help their neighbor, are resourceful, and also have given me the steady foundagrateful to awaken each day in these ancient locked their front doors, while cars were tion to withstand any storm. mountains of mystery and magic. often left running while someone ran into And yet, as time moves along, I find In all actuality, my hometown was more the grocery store real quick. If your snow myself clinging onto the idea of it, of that Haywood than Hollywood, more Big Creek blower stopped working, your neighbor place and time long ago, with my grip than Big Apple. For a town of just under tighter as the seasons and days on the calen2,000 residents, Rouses Point felt large to me would come “bail you out” with theirs. If the power went out, which it did a lot during dar change. For when you’re out here, in the as a kid. It was the main village in an area of those notoriously bad North Country wineveryday chaos of the world, your interaccornfields and open meadows, with the ters, someone would come check on you, tions and reactions are a direct result of looming Adirondack Mountains to the west, where your starting line was. It’s when, and the Green Mountains to the east, in our bowl making sure you had food and supplies.

I left Rouses Point when I was 18. In search only when, push comes to shove, where you of land known as the Champlain Valley. of whatever it is I’m supposed to do with my not only see what you’re made of, but also My adolescence was spent riding bikes life, I felt I had to “escape” my roots — pull’em what made you. around town, jumping in the lake when it was hot or playing pickup hockey on the ice when it was cold. It was about tracking down “Those unique, singular characters — you can pinpoint dsimple, innocent mischief and immersing them in any town — stick with you, long after you see oneself in it. My mother always said it was a “Leave It To Beaver” kind of community. the city limits sign in your rearview mirror.”

And, in many ways, it was. Folks never

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Antioch welcomes Ugandan Thunder The music and dancing of Ugandan Thunder Children's Choir from Africa will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the Antioch Baptist Church in Waynesville.

A nationally acclaimed choir consisting of 22 multi-talented children, the choir members range in age from 9-16, and are from the Royal School and Orphanage in Uganda, East Africa. The Royal School is ranked among the top ten schools in all of Uganda. The group will sing some of your favorite songs both in African and American styles.

The Ugandan Thunder Tour is spon-

The Russ Wilson Trio will play Waynesville on Oct. 10. Donated photo

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‘Fall for Jazz’ returns to Classic Wineseller The “Fall for Jazz” series will kickoff with The Russ Wilson Trio at 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 10, at The Classic Wineseller in Waynesville.

Known as the “Mouth of the South,” Wilson is one of the most renowned jazz, swing and gypsy jazz singers in Southern Appalachia. The series will continue with Sidney Barnes & Richard Shulman on Oct. 17 and The 9th Street Stompers Oct. 24.

Tickets are $44.99 per person, which includes a four-course dinner.

828.452.6000 or www.classicwineseller.com.

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• Balsam Mountain Inn will have Wood Newton, Phillip Lammonds and Henry Hipkens as part of its Songwriters in the Round series at 6 p.m. Oct. 3. $47 per person, which includes a buffet dinner.

828.456.9498 or www.balsammountaininn.com.

• BearWaters Brewing Company (Waynesville) will have the Calvin Get Down (Motown/funk) 7 p.m. Oct. 3, Taylor Martin’s Engine (Americana) 8 p.m. Oct. 9 and Somebody’s Child (Americana) 6 p.m. Oct. 10. www.bwbrewing.com.

• Bogart’s (Waynesville) will have live bluegrass/string music with Eddie Rose & Highway 40 Oct. 1. All shows are free and begin at 6:30 p.m. 828.452.1313.

• The Bryson City Train Depot “Music in the Mountains” concert series will have Boogertown Gap (bluegrass) Oct. 3 and Donna Hughes Oct. 10. All shows are free and begin at 6:30 p.m. www.greatsmokies.com.

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Everyone is invited to attend this free concert.

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Motown, classic rock in Franklin

“Rock the Square,” an outdoor concert and street dance, will be held at 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 2, at the Town Square Gazebo in Franklin.

C-Square will perform vintage hits recorded by Motown music legends Ray Charles, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder and others, along with golden oldies dating from Elvis and The Everly Brothers to Billy Joel and The Doobie Brothers, plus a little classic country.

Attendees should bring a lawn chair. This event is sponsored by the Arts Council of Macon County, with support from the Grassroots Arts Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources.

Free.

828.524.ARTS or arts4all@dnet.net.

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• Eagle Fork Vineyards (Franklin) will host “Wine Under The Stars” music and dining event from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 3. $15 per person. 828.369.3675 or www.eagleforkvineyards.com.

• First United Methodist Church (Sylva) will hold an Open Door Meal & Sing at 5:30 p.m.

Sept. 30. Acoustic bassist Diana Jurss will perform. Church members provide the food and beverages. Public welcome.

828.586.2358.

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• Innovation Brewing (Sylva) will have an Open Mic night Sept. 30 and Oct. 7, a jazz night with the Kittle/Collings Duo Oct. 1 and 8. All events begin at 8 p.m. www.innovation-brewing.com.

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• Iotla Baptist Church (Franklin) will host The Rob Mills Family at 6 p.m. Oct. 4.

828.524.7167.

• Friday Night Live (Highlands) summer concert series will have Southern Highlands Oct. 2 and The Johnny Webb Band Oct. 9. All shows are free and begin at 6 p.m. www.highlandschamber.org.

• Lazy Hiker Brewing (Franklin) will host an Oktoberfest with Barry Bryson & Emporium Band at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 10. Tickets are $50, which includes authentic German food, two pints of craft beer and two glasses of wine.

All proceeds to benefit the Angel Medical Cancer Care Center. www.lazyhikerbrewing.com.

• Frog Level Brewing (Waynesville) will have Polly Panic (cello/rock) at 8 p.m. Oct. 3 and Sea Notes (bluegrass) 7 p.m. Oct. 10. All shows are free and begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 828.454.5664 or

• Macon County Community Building (Franklin) will host the High Mountain Squares “Harvest Day Dance” from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 2. Marty Northrup will be the caller.

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WILLIAM & SARAH COME TO CULLOWHEE

Traditional music act William Ritter & Sarah Ogletree will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, in the auditorium of the H.F. Robinson Administration Building at Western Carolina University. The show is part of the First Thursday Old-Time and Bluegrass Concert and Jam Series at WCU. Recently married, the couple met as students while attending Appalachian State University and has been playing traditional music together for nearly five years. In 2015, they played Merlefest and released a self-titled album. Though their music reflects many southern traditional styles, they are mostly influenced by the sights and sounds of Western North Carolina.

Free. 828.227.7129.

and plus levels. All welcome. www.highmountainsquares.com or 828.332.0001.

• Mad Anthony’s Bottle Shop & Beer Garden (Waynesville) will have Rye Baby (Americana/bluegrass) Oct. 2 and Ol’ Dirty Bathtub (Americana/TLC tribute) Oct. 9. All events begin at 9 p.m.

• Mad Batter Food & Film (Sylva) will have Whimzik (world) at 7 p.m. Sept. 30. Free. www.madbatterfoodandfilm.com.

• The Maggie Valley Opry House will have legendary banjoist Raymond Fairchild at 8 p.m. nightly through October. Admission is $12. www.raymondfairchild.com or 828.926.9336.

• Marianna Black Library (Bryson City) will hold community music jam from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 1. Anyone with a guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, dulcimer, anything unplugged, are invited to join. Singers are also welcomed to join in or you can just stop by and listen. Free. 828.488.3030.

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Teaching and learning expert, radio commentator and University of Texas-Austin music professor Bob Duke will hold two public speaking engagements at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee.

• Thursday, Oct. 8, “If We Learn Like That, Why Do We Teach Like This?” at 7 p.m. in the A.K. Hinds University Center theater.

• Friday, Oct. 9, “Beautiful,” about not losing the emotional connection to music during music instruction, at 1:25 p.m. in Coulter Building recital hall.

Duke appears on the weekly public radio program and podcast “Two Guys on Your Head” that looks life, learning and aspects of human behavior. He is the founder and director of the University of Texas-Austin Center for Music Learning and also directs the psychology of learning program at the Colburn Conservatory of Music in Los Angeles.

A former studio musician and public school music teacher, his academic

research spans multiple disciplines, including motor skill learning and neuroscience.

His most recent work explores memory and cognitive processes engaged during musical improvisation.

Duke has directed national research efforts under the sponsorship of such organizations as the National Piano Foundation and the International Suzuki Institute. He lectures frequently on the topics of human learning, systematic observation and evaluation, and behavior management, presenting workshops and teaching demonstrations throughout North America. He is the author of Scribe 4 behavioral analysis software. His recent books are “Intelligent Music Teaching: Essays on the Core Principles of Effective Instruction” and “The Habits of Musicianship: A Radical Approach to Beginning Band.”

His two-day residency is sponsored by WCU’s Visiting Scholar Program, College of Education and Allied Professions, College of Fine and Performing Arts, School of Music, Coulter Faculty Commons and university music fraternities.

Both lectures are free and open to the public.

828.227.7242.

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• The Pickin’ on the Square (Franklin) summer concert series will have The J.W. Band (country) Oct. 3 and Curtis Blackwell (bluegrass) Oct. 10. Both shows begin at 7:30 p.m. An open mic starts at 6:30 p.m. Free. www.franklinnc.com.

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• Satulah Mountain Brewing (Highlands) will have Jimandi (folk/rock) every Wednesday at 7 p.m. and a rotating series of local performers on Fridays at 9 p.m. 828.482.9794 or www.satulahmountainbrewing.com.

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• Nantahala Brewing Company (Bryson City) will have The Rough & Tumble (Americana) Oct. 2 and Stolen Rhodes (rock) Oct. 9. All shows are free and begin at 8 p.m. www.nantahalabrewing.com.

• No Name Sports Pub (Sylva) will have Darren & The Buttered Toast (funk/soul) Oct. 2, Johnny Monster Band Oct. 3, 9 Day Trip Oct. 9 and Russ T. Nutz (outlaw country) Oct.

• Tuck’s Tap & Grill (Cullowhee) will have DJ X 10 p.m. Oct. 1 and 8, Through The Hills (Americana/bluegrass) 8 p.m. Oct. 2 and Tyler Denning Band 9 p.m. Oct. 3.

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Renowned Appalachian singer-songwriter and storyteller Michael Reno Harrell will perform at 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at The Strand at 38 Main in Waynesville. Tickets are $15 in advance, $20 at the door. www.38main.com.

• The Stompin’ Ground (Maggie Valley) is now open for live mountain music and clogging at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

828.926.1288.

• The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Franklin will host a fundraiser with Synergy (singer-songwriter/folk) at 7 p.m. Oct. 3. $12 suggested donation, with proceeds going to the UUFF operating fund. 828.369.8658 or 828.524.3161.

• The Water’n Hole Bar & Grill (Waynesville) will have The Dirty Soul Revival (hard rock/blues) Oct. 2, Ashli Rose (singer-songwriter) Oct. 3 and SmokeRise (rock) Oct. 10.

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

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Acclaimed banjoist Raymond Fairchild was recently elected into Bill Monroe’s Bluegrass Hall of Fame in Bean Blossom, Indiana.

Known for his lightning fast finger picking, aka “Fairchild Style,” the Haywood County resident has traveled the world, selling millions of records, all the while running the Maggie Valley Opry House with his wife, Shirley, nightly from May through October.

At the Hall of Fame induction, Fairchild was welcomed into the club with a speech and handshake from bluegrass legend and fellow Hall of Famer Larry Sparks. A personal letter of congratulations from Alison Krauss was read and presented to Fairchild.

A full feature story covering Fairchild’s career and the induction will be published in an upcoming issue of The Smoky Mountain News. www.raymondfairchild.com.

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Banjoist Raymond Fairchild (left) was inducted into the Bluegrass Hall of Fame on Sept. 26 by fellow bluegrass legend and Hall of Famer Larry Sparks (right). Garret K. Woodward photo

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Acclaimed bluegrass act The Hillbenders will perform The Who’s ‘Tommy’ at 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 3, at The Strand at 38 Main in Waynesville. Dubbed ‘WhoGrass,’ the band will run through the classic rock opera with their string talents. $18 in advance, $22 at the door. www.38main.com.

On the street The 25th annual Chili Cook-Off will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Depot in Bryson City.

An open call for entries and contestants is currently underway.

Trophies awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, People’s Choice and Showmanship. Cash prizes will also be awarded in each category: $400 for 1st, $300 for 2nd and $200 for 3rd. To enter, applications must be submitted to the Swain County Chamber of Commerce.

For more information, contact Karen Wilmot at 828.488.3681 or 800.867.9246 or chamber@greatsmokies.com.

A Chili Cook-Off will be held on Oct. 17 in Bryson City. Garret K. Woodward photo

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• Spooky Storytelling will be at 8 p.m. Oct. 8-10 at the Storytelling Center in Bryson City. Tales of the spirits, “Haints, Boogers and Witches of the Southern Highlands,” spun by storyteller Tim Hall. Free. www.greatsmokies.com.

• Brad Butkovich will present a discussion on the “Battles of New Hope Church and Pickett’s Mill” during the Western North Carolina Civil War Roundtable at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 12 in the Mountain Heritage Center at Western Carolina University. Free.

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• The Peanuts Pumpkin Patch Express will depart at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 2 and 9, and noon and 3:30 p.m. Oct. 3-4 and 10-11 at the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad train depot in Bryson City. Peanuts characters in costume, children’s activities and more. For more information and ticket rates, call 800.872.4681 or www.gsmr.com.

• There will be a farm-to-table dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Hidden Valley Farm in Clyde. There will also be live music.

Tickets are $50 per person. 828.450.2232 or www.hiddenvalleyfarmnc.com.

• Bark in the Park will be from 1 to 5 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 4, at Mark Watson Park in

• The “Highlands on the Half Shell” will be held from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, at the amphitheater behind the Nature Center in Highlands. Benefitting the Highlands Biological Station, the oyster and gumbo feast will also feature live music from the Firecracker Jazz Band and a Bloody Mary bar. All proceeds go to the station, a nonprofit center and botanical garden.$100 for members, $125 nonmembers. www.highlandsbiological.org/half-shell.

• A live belly dancing show will be held at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2 at Mad Batter Food & Film in Sylva. $7 in advance, $10 at the door. www.madbatterfoodandfilm.com.

• The annual Macon TRACS Blue Jean Ball will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Macon County Fairgrounds in Franklin.

Barbecue, live music, silent auction and more. $15 for adults, $7 children. Proceeds benefit the Macon TRACS operation expenses. www.franklin-chamber.com.

• The annual Waynesville Kiwanis BBQ will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 2, at the First United Methodist Church. Drive-through will be available from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Plates include pork barbecue, baked beans, coleslaw, roll, homemade cookies and soft drink. Tickets are $10.

Proceeds go to projects that support local children.

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The Haywood County Walk to End Alzheimer’s will be held at 10 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Lake Junaluska Conference Center.

This years event will be held in honor of Dr. Wright Spears, who founded the event in Haywood County more than 25 years ago. Spears passed away in February of this year. A ceremony to honor his contributions will be held prior to the start of the

walk on Saturday.

The walk will take place around Lake Junaluska with registration opening at 8:30 a.m., and the walk beginning at 10 a.m.

Participants will learn about Alzheimer’s disease and the resources available to help those affected and their families in Haywood County. The funds raised will be used to support the educational programs and services of the Alzheimer’s Association of Western NC, as well as the research to advance treatments and find a cure. There are currently over 85,000 people in Western North Carolina living with Alzheimer’s disease.

Sylva. Dog activities include sheep herding, agility demonstrations, K-9 bingo, costume contest, games, vendors, canine massages, raffles, “Ask the Vet” booth, nail trims, pet photographer, and more. Sponsored by the Western Carolina Dog Fanciers Association and the Jackson County Parks & Recreation Department. Free. www.wcdfa.org.

• The annual German dinner will be held Sunday, Oct. 11, at the Our Savior Lutheran Church in Clyde. Seating will be at 4, 5, and 6 p.m. Full cuisine includes bratwurst, sauerkraut, sauerbraten, red cabbage, applesauce and more. Tickets are $13.50 for adults, $6 for ages 6-12, and free under age 6. All proceeds go to benefit Haywood Pathways in Waynesville. 828.452.4783 or shrblr@bellsouth.net.

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On the street Maple Leaf Festival in Whittier The annual Maple Leaf Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, in downtown Whittier.

The event features artisan crafters and vendors, live music, holiday exhibits, as well as a flea market and other activities. Proceeds will benefit scholarships and other community projects. The festival is hosted by the Whittier Community Club and Whittier Information & Historical Center.

828.497.2393.

Cherokee Indian Fair celebrates 103 years

Sept. 30-Oct. 6, 2015

The 103rd annual Cherokee Indian Fair will run from Oct. 6-10 at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds.

The fair features an array of the usual country fair offerings, from carnival rides to amusements, live music and craft/food vendors. There will also be nationally known entertainers and the numerous competitions.

It’s over a century old. It’s a cornucopia of sights and sounds — a treat for all your senses.

It’s a carnival and an agriculture show. It’s an art show and a game show. There’s food, music and rides. It’s pure, unfiltered fair entertain-

ment with that unmistakable Cherokee touch: a Ferris wheel, fireworks and stickball.

Stickball has long been known as the “Little Brother of War,” and you’ll find thrilling demonstrations of it mixed into all the traditional fair fun and food. There will also be an array of authentic Cherokee culture, including archery and blowgun demonstrations, local art, dance, music, and more.

Award-winning musical guest Erica Nicole will perform on Oct. 10.

Admission is $10 per adult, $5 for children ages 6-12. Under age 5 is free. www.visitcherokeenc.com or 800.438.1601.

Want to learn bartending?

There will be a bartending course held from 6 to 9 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays Oct. 12 to Nov. 23 at Southwestern Community College in Sylva.

The classes cover all aspects of the bartending career, including Alcoholic Beverage Control requirements, information on Alcohol Liability Education certification, drink recipes, customer service, and more.

Demonstration, lecture and hands-on participation are all part of the class. Cost is $125, and the book is about $15.

828.339.4426 or ldowns@southwesterncc.edu.

Taste of Sylva returns

Featuring local food, music and children’s activities, the sixth annual Taste of Sylva culinary tour will run from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, in downtown Sylva restaurants and in the pavilion at McGuire Gardens on West Main Street.

Twelve local restaurants will participate, providing a “taste” of menu items to patrons who get to experience almost all the culinary variety Sylva has to offer in a single afternoon.

Downtown restaurants participating at their own locations include City Lights Cafe, Cosmic Carryout, Guadalupe Cafe, Lulu’s on Main, Mad Batter Food and Film, Evolution Wine Kitchen, Signature Brew,

and Sylva Convenient Market and General Store. Sylva restaurants located at McGuire Gardens will include Creekside Oyster House and Grill, Jack the Dipper and Harris Regional Hospital. Eric’s Fish Market will be hosted at Tonic where participants can participate in a fish and beer pairing.

The event is sponsored by the Mainstreet Sylva Association. All proceeds will benefit community programs and initiatives.

Tickets are on sale now at participating restaurants. They are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Youth price is $10 for ages 12 and under. www.mainstreetsylva.org.

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On the wall The High Country Quilters 25th annual show “High Country Lilies” will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Oct. 8-10 at the Maggie Valley Town Hall.

Over 100 locally made quilts and craft vendors. Each year, the guild has a challenge quilt contest among the members. This year’s challenge was to create a small piece on the idea of Haywood County or “high country.” The quilts were presented to the challenge quilt chairman and the members voted for the winning quilt at the September meeting. The beautiful winning piece for 2015 was a Haywood County barn created

by Barbara Phelps, which will be on display at the show.

A raffle will be held for this year’s theme quilt, “High Country Lilies,” which is a queen-sized scrappy quilt with autumn colors.

Tickets for the quilt have been on sale for several months at various events in Maggie Valley and Waynesville, are available from every member of the guild, and can be purchased at the show on all three days.

Free.

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There is an open call for arts and crafts to be displayed and sold at the Glenville Leaf Festival from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, in Lake Glenville.

There will be Lake Glenville boat tours compliments of Signal Ridge Marina on Oct. 9-10. The pancake breakfast compliments of the Glenville Community Development Club will be from 7 to 10 a.m.

Oct. 10, followed by the artisan and crafters vendor show.

The Glenville Initiative, Glenville Community Development Club (GCDC), Friends of Lake Glenville, Glenville Businesses and Churches have joined together to bring back the Glenville Leaf Festival as a part of the Leaf Festival of the Cashiers Plateau.

To participate, 828.743.1658 or casolveit@yahoo.com.

Open call for Jackson County art grants The Jackson County Arts Council is now accepting applications for North Carolina Arts Council Regional Artists Project Grants (RAPG) through Oct. 23.

The grants will fund artists in Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson and Macon counties at any phase of their professional development. Grants may cover equipment purchases, professional development training, marketing, etc., occurring between Dec. 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.

The Jackson County Arts Council is supported in part by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources. The Regional Artists Project program is managed through a partnership with the North Carolina Arts Council and 5 local arts councils throughout western North Carolina working as a consortium. Consortium partners include the Cherokee County Arts Council, Clay County Historical & Arts Council, Graham County’s Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center and the Haywood County Arts Council.

Since 1985, the North Carolina Arts Council has provided funds for the Regional Artists Project program to support professional artists. The regional consortium of western North Carolina arts partners matches the N.C. Arts Council to create a pool of funds for the artists. In the west, grant awards to artists generally range from $500 to $1,200 and follow a competitive application and review process. www.jacksoncountyarts.org or 828.575.0270 or rapg@jacksoncountyarts.org.

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On the wall • The Autumn Leaves Craft Show will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 8-9 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 10 at the Macon County Fairgrounds in Franklin. Over 50 craft vendors, with food by Roadside Eats. 828.349.4324 or www.franklin-chamber.com.

PASTEL WORKSHOP OFFERED IN CASHIERS Acclaimed artist Doreyl Ammons Cain will host a pastel painting workshop from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 5-6 at the Senior Center in Cashiers. You’ll discover how to work with soft pastels on Bristol paper using unique techniques that achieve a soft, yet brilliantly colored painting of autumn leaves.

Experiment with composition, color, line and tone while completing a finished painting.

Learn about the botany of the leaves you’re painting and about matting and protecting your art with archival materials so your art will last for many generations. To sign up, 828.339.4426.

• The 33nd annual Highlands Own Arts & Crafts and second annual HomeTown Day will be Saturday, Oct. 10. Filled with numerous professional crafters, the show will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Highlands Civic Center. HomeTown Day at Kelsey Hutchinson Park will offer farmer’s market vendors, food, music, clogging and family activities. www.highlandsnc.org or 828.526.2118.

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• The “Come Paint with Charles Kidz Program” will be at 4 p.m. Oct. 1 and 8 at the Charles Heath Gallery in Bryson City. $20 per child. Materials and snacks included. 828.538.2054.

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• The Macon County Anime Club will meet from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Macon County Public Library. Anime Club is open to from 6th graders through college age. The club focuses mainly on watching anime movies and television shows and some group discussion, however there are often special activities and events that take place. 828.524.3600.

• The films “Spy” (Oct. 1) and “Avengers” (Oct. 3, 8-9) will be screened at Mad Batter Food & Film in Sylva. Show times are 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, with a 2 p.m. matinee also on Saturday. Free. For a full schedule of dates and times, click on www.madbatterfoodandfilm.com.

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• “Love & Mercy” (Brian Wilson biopic) will be screened at 7 p.m. Sept. 30-Oct. 2, 2 and 4 p.m. Oct. 4 at The Strand at 38 Main in Waynesville. Tickets are $6.50, with a $3.25 matinee pass for 2 and 4 p.m. showings. www.38main.com or call 828.283.0079.

Art After Dark in Waynesville Art After Dark will continue from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, in downtown Waynesville.

Enjoy a stroll through working studios and galleries on Main Street and Depot Street. Festive Art After Dark flags designate participating galleries, such as Haywood County Arts Council’s Gallery 86, Burr Studios, Earthworks Gallery, The Jeweler’s Workbench, Twigs and Leaves Gallery, TPennington Art Gallery, Cedar Hill Studios, The Mahogany House, the Village Framer, and Moose Crossing Burl Wood Gallery.

Twigs and Leaves Gallery will be featuring a live demonstration by renowned painter, Jenny Buckner. Known for her fanciful animals, magically captured with oil on canvas, her presence in the gallery is highly anticipated. T. Pennington Art Gallery will introduce the 2015 St. Nicholas drawing, titled "The Songs of Christmas.” The image will be available in puzzles, Christmas cards, ornaments and prints, framed and unframed. Burr Studio will feature journal artist Becki Kollat and cold

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wax painter Zoltan Kollat, who are also the featured artists of the month. The Jeweler’s Workbench will be hosting Q Evon, a local artist from Weaverville. The Village Framer will present the work of Sylvia Cabrera, skilled in multimedia, fluid acrylics and oil and wax. www.downtownwaynesville.com.

Fall, art comes alive at ColorFest The annual ColorFest: Dillsboro Fine Arts & Crafts Fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, in downtown Dillsboro.

Over 40 selected artisans will gather on Front Street (the street closest to the railroad tracks of the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad), where they will be demonstrating their techniques and skills, displaying and selling their works of art. Entertainment, mixed with the aroma of exceptional food, will enliven the festive environment of the day. Live music will be provided by Celtic musician Glen Kastrinos (10 a.m.); J.C. Cloggers dancers (11 a.m.); Americana act Dusk Weaver (noon); acoustic folk duo

Twelfth Fret (1 p.m. and 2 p.m.); with guitarist Andrew Danner closing the festivities. www.visitdillsboro.org.

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Cullowhee Revitalization Endeavor will host a Traditional Artists Showcase at noon Saturday, Oct. 10, at the N.C. Center for the Advancement of Teaching.

The showcase is in part with the North Carolina Folklore Society’s annual award show. The event kicks off at noon with a demonstration of paddle-stamped pottery and Cherokee stories by Dean Reed and daughter Dorine George, followed by a talk on “Language as a Window in to Culture” by Cherokee language instructor, Tom Belt at 1 p.m. An exhibition on Cherokee language will be on view all afternoon.

The goal of the Arts Council sponsorship is aimed at providing quality arts programming. CuRvE’s mission is to revitalize the historic center of Cullowhee through recreation, beautification, and community events.

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honor and remember deceased neighbors and friends, and Crawford firmly believes cemetery traditions celebrate the character and contributions of local people.

• Brown-Hudson Folklore Award — Roger Howell Howell received the honor for his work preserving and celebrating regional music traditions. Howell strives to document both the sonic and cultural aspects of the Appalachian music landscape. He spent years working on the “Memory Collection,” a compilation of 532 fiddle tunes, folk stories, and tributes to master musicians. The collection is housed at Mars Hill University’s Southern Appalachian Archives and will eventually be available online for public use.

• Brown-Hudson Folklore Award — Philip E. (Ted) Coyle Coyle received the honor for his dedication to North Carolina folk culture through scholarship, teaching, fieldwork, and direct service. From 2001-2009, Coyle did ethnographic work for the National Park Services; his oral history interviews and assessments feature tradition bearers from along the Parkway and around the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The materials have influenced the management of traditional cultural landscapes in the area.

• Brown-Hudson Folklore Award — Tom Belt Belt received the honor for his dedication to Cherokee language revitalization through advocacy, teaching, and grassroots organizing. There are less than 300 speakers who grew up with Cherokee as their first language, and Belt meets regularly with elders of this generation to learn the nuances of the language. He then incorporates such subtleties into his teaching of students across the age spectrum, ranging from college-aged students at WCU to preschool through elementary-age students at the New Kituwah Academy, the Cherokee’s language immersion program. He also works with a Cherokee language consortium to expand new words, like computer, into the vocabulary.

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umerous Western North Carolina residents and organizations received awards by the North Carolina Folklore Society, which will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 10, at the N.C. Center for the Advancement of Teaching in Cullowhee.

The recipients are as follows: • The Community Traditions Award — Mountain Heritage Center Since 1975, the Mountain Heritage Center of Western Carolina University has demonstrated a commitment to community engagement and service to the region through its celebration of cultural heritage, educational efforts, research and Mountain Heritage Day Festival, which celebrated 41 years in 2015. Over the last 40 years the MHC has curated a collection of 10,000 artifacts that pertain to the history, natural history and culture of the region. This collection benefits research and award winning exhibitions put together by staff and WCU students.

• The Community Traditions Award — Goings Family The family of accomplished professional artisans committed to preserving Cherokee traditions, have demonstrated a lifelong commitment to traditional crafts. Their passion for Cherokee craft and culture is seen in their work and commitment to passing on craft traditions through community education efforts. The family’s commitment to traditional crafts has persisted through generations.

• Brown-Hudson Folklore Award — Bill Crawford Crawford received the honor for his work as a folklore researcher and genealogist.

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Fabulous novel is rife with words of wisdom n The Little Paris Bookshop (Crown Publishers, 2015, 400 pages), novelist Nina George, who lives in both Germany and France, has given readers a rare gem of a read.

Jean Perdu, a Paris bookseller, has spent 20 years mourning his abandonment by the woman he loved, Manon. Perdu gives the embers of his emotionally dead life to his bookshop, which floats on a barge on the Seine, and to helping others Writer by recommending books as a physician might prescribe medicine.

Ironically, the one person Perdu is unable to help is himself. He seems permanently ruined by the desertion of Manon, an extraordinary woman who had had loved both Perdu and her husband, Luc, a French vintner who is as far removed from Perdu’s sophisticated Parisian life as Pluto is from Earth.

This is how The Little Paris Bookshop begins. But then Jean Perdu’s angry, mourning heart is invaded by Catherine, a divorced woman living in his Parisian apartment building, and by Max Jordan, a 20-something author who has just written a best-seller and is consequently being pursued by platoons of women convinced that Max understands the female soul.

When Catherine finds a long-unread letter Manon wrote to Perdu, a letter which demonstrates how he has so wrongly judged her, Perdu unmoors his floating bookstore and begins a journey across France in an attempt to redeem, or at least understand, his past. On his journeys, he is joined by first by Max Jordan, then by Cuneo, a wanderer also in search of love, and eventually by Samy, the woman who wrote Perdu’s favorite book, Southern Lights. To relate more details of Perdu’s story here would be to do a disservice to Nina George and her amazing book, which was, incidentally, a best-seller across Europe

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tom of the barrel of despair: “We cannot decide to love. We cannot compel anyone to love us. There is no secret recipe, only love itself. And we are at its mercy — there’s nothing we can do.”

And again, when Perdu encounters a woman, Ida, on his river travels.

Of Ida, who has lost the “small love” of her life, Perdu thinks: “All of us preserve time. We preserve the old versions of the people who have left us. And under our skin, under the layer of wrinkles and experience and laughter, we, too, are old versions of ourselves.

Directly below the surface, we are our former selves: the former child, the former lover, the former daughter.”

Nina George also equips us with defenses against death and loss. One character, who is on her deathbed, writes to her lover of her fears of dying, of her sadness at The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George. Crown Publishers, 2015. 400 pages. leaving him, of how he looked sleeping in bed the morning she slipped away First, it is a book of wisdom. Here, for from him. She then adds, “I envy you for all example, is Jean Perdu speaking to Max Jordan when the young author has hit the bot- the years you still have left to live. I shall go in the last two years.

What can be said of The Little Paris Bookshop without any spoilers are the following.

into my last room and from there into the garden Yes, that is how it will be. I shall stride through tall, inviting French windows and straight into the sunset. And then … then I shall become light, and I can be everywhere.

That would be my nature; I would be there always, every evening.”

Finally, Nina George writes here about living and the beauty of life. She reminds us of all the small pleasures of our days: the taste of an extraordinary meal or of an ordinary glass of red wine, the perfume of forests and fields at summer’s twilight, the break of the waves of the sea against our bodies. Near the end of this wonderful tale, Jean Perdu discovers these sensations, and through him George shows us how we can reconnect to the world from which we so often separate ourselves: through surrender, through love, through generosity and gratitude. She writes of Jean Perdu: “Some days, as he sat looking out to sea or reading on a wall beside the harbor, the mere warmth of the sun was enough to fill him with a pleasant, urgent, restless tension.”

In The Little Paris Bookshop, Nina George offers encouragement to those who still believe in romance, in love, in bravery. And she reminds us, too, that we can often find this encouragement in books. Near the beginning of this novel, for example, Perdu tells Max Jordan: “There are books that are suitable for a million people, others for only a hundred. There are even remedies — I mean books — that were written for one person only … A book is both medic and medicine at once. It makes a diagnosis as well as offering therapy. Putting the right novels to the appropriate ailments: that’s how I sell books.”

For all those who still believe in love but are hurt or disappointed, for all those wounded hearts looking for second chances and redemption, for all who have stumbled into the gutter but still strive to see life as a beautiful adventure, The Little Parish Bookshop is the right novel suited to the appropriate ailments.

Highly recommended.

(Jeff Minick is a writer and teacher. His novel, Amanda Bell, is available online. He can be reached at minick0301@gmail.com.)

Love through the cockatoo’s eyes Author Gwen Hyman Rubio will present her new novel Love and Ordinary Creatures at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville.

The book is told through the eyes of a cockatoo in love with his very human caretaker. Snatched in a net from his Australian homeland as a young parrot, Caruso has adapted to captivity and has learned the lessons of love from his previous owner, Theodore Pinter, who was obsessively fixated on his childhood sweetheart. Now in his new home with the beautiful and talented Clarissa, Caruso has found both love and happiness-until a handsome stranger arrives in town and sets his sights on Clarissa. Smart, passionate, and wildly inventive, Caruso strives to put his human rival in his place before he steals Clarissa away for good.

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The book is the thrilling follow-up to the smash hit, One Second After. Months before publication, One Second After was cited on the floor of Congress as a book all Americans should read. The novel tells the story of Black Mountain in the time that immediately follows an attack against the United States by an electromagnetic pulse weapon.

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Head of the Department of English at Western Carolina University, Laura Wright will present her new book The Vegan Studies Project: Food, Animals and Gender in the Age of Terror at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva.

In the book, Wright examines the social and cultural discourses shaping society’s perceptions of veganism as an identity category and social practice. She discusses the frequent intersection of veganism and animal rights, and focuses on the depiction of the vegan body — both male and female — in contemporary works of literature, pop culture, advertising and new media, especially in light of what she terms “post-9/11 anxieties over American strength and virility.”

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All about the water

A war paint shiner, a small fish that indicates good water health, peeks out at the Leaders in the Creek group.

Adults get creek-splashing in inaugural waterways education event

BY HOLLY KAYS STAFF WRITER here’s excitement in the air as the class, its members scattered across the Pigeon River under cloudy skies in Canton, hunches over the water in an enthusiastic search. Slightly encumbered by awkwardly bulging, oversize wader suits, class members turn over rocks, shuffle their feet across the river bottom and generally stir things up to flush any nearby aquatic creatures into their waiting nets.

Haywood Waterways Association has provided this education program year after year for eighth-graders in Haywood County, but on Sept. 24, the class wasn’t composed of overenergetic teenagers.

Rather, 25 adults who work in sectors from municipal government to real estate to nonprofits congregated at the Canton Recreation Park that afternoon — participants in Haywood Waterways’ first-ever “Leaders in the Creek” event.

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Dumping the contents reveals everything from stoneflies to dragonfly nymphs, an array of scuttling creatures that draws gasps of admiration from its finders. These creepycrawlies, explains U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service public affairs representative Gary Peeples, are more than just novelties. They’re important indicators of water health.

“The cool thing about macroinvertabrates is some of them can live in really nasty water,” he said. “Some of them, however, have to have clean water to live.”

Leaders in the Creek was a natural outgrowth of the success of Kids in the Creek, said Haywood Waterways’ Executive Director Eric Romaniszyn, because while Kids in the Creek works to instill water conservation values in the next generation of leaders, Leaders in the Creek tries to do the same with those who call the shots now.

“It makes sense to bring in the adults, the leaders who make decisions about ordinances and development and trying to bring busi-

Haywood water’s greatest enemies ■ Stormwater picks up pollutants such as motor oil, fertilizer and anything else lying on the ground as it flows downhill. Those pollutants flow straight into the watershed.

■ Sedimentation, when dirt accumulates in the waterways, changes habitat conditions for aquatic life.

■ Bacteria from septic leakage, pet waste and livestock waste can degrade water quality.

nesses here,” Romaniszyn said.

Participants rotated through nearly the same set of stations the eighth-graders do — a lesson in what causes pollution and how it affects the water with Gail Heathman of the Haywood County Soil and Water Conservation District; a chance to remove some invasive plants and replace them with a native serviceberry tree with Haywood Community College biology instructor Sara Martin; and some time in the river, catching bugs and fish for identification by professionals from the N.C. Wildlife Resources Conservation Commission.

David Stagliano, a biologist with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, wears an electrofishing pack as a group of wildlife professionals and Leaders in the Creek participants work to guide stunned fish to the waiting net. Holly Kays photos

“For us to do what Kids in the Creek does is brilliant, because we’re not observers of Kids in the Creek — we’re part of Kids in the Creek,” said Jack Ewing, executive director of Lake Junaluska Assembly.

The adults jumped in with both feet — literally and figuratively — shedding professional seriousness for a few hours to embrace the childlike excitement that comes from splashing around in the water.

The enthusiasm was especially apparent when it was time for electrofishing. That’s a method scientists use to get a look at the fishy population of a piece of water, injecting the water with a current strong enough to temporarily stun fish in the immediate vicinity for capture in a waiting net spread across the mainstream of the current. But getting plenty of fish requires a whole team of people to splash down the creek with the person holding the electric pack. There was no shortage of takers to join the enthusiastic throng of splashers or to peer excitedly into the net as it was lifted up.

It’s fascinating to see what diversity of creatures lives in the water, said Becky Seymour, video marketing manager for the Haywood County Tourism Development Authority. As a transplant from Chicago whose opportunities for creek-splashing have been somewhat limited in the past, she was set to take full advantage of her time on the riverbank that afternoon.

For Haywood County native Andrew Bowen, town planner for Maggie Valley, the experience was meaningful in a different kind of way.

“I came here when I was in eighth grade, so it was an important part of middle school,” he said of Kids in the Creek. Coming back as an adult to do the same program over again was just cool.

Romaniszyn was glad to see everyone having such a good time, but he hopes the impact will spread beyond the event itself.

“Water is a part of every aspect of life, whether you’re using it for recreation or the orange juice you drink in the morning,” he said. Having clean water is important, and it’s especially important for people in Haywood County to

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Mapping fall color A new map from Appalachian State University’s Michael Denslow gives a visual prediction of fall color’s schedule in the mountains, based on elevation and latitude — one of the first maps to consider both factors. The map shows later fall color peaks in lighter colors and earlier peaks in darker colors, with estimates based on the guess that for each 1,000-foot increase in

By the numbers Water is an important economic driver for Haywood County, creating revenue in sectors ranging from agriculture to tourism, said Haywood Waterways Association Executive Director Eric Romaniszyn.

“No matter what your interest in water, it impacts all our lives,” he said.

■ $15.5 million of farm products sold in Haywood County each year ■ $16.6 million revenue from tourism to Haywood County annually ■ $174 million annual revenue to Western North Carolina for fly fishing ■ 1,997 jobs created due to fly fishing in Western North Carolina ■ $40 million annually from tourism and church-related events at Lake Junaluska Source: Haywood Waterways Association provided figures compiled from the Haywood County Soil and Water Conservation District, N.C. Department of Commerce and Tourism, N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission and Lake Junaluska Assembly.

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newly planted trees.

“I think it’s a great way to educate these community leaders in what Haywood Waterways does,” she said. “It gives you hands-on experience and it teaches us more about water conservation and what we can do to make the waterways clean.”

Romaniszyn said he might have been a little ambitious in his initial round of invitations, soliciting attendance by everyone from local community members to the area’s U.S. Congress representatives. But the turnout the inaugural event did see, he said, was encouraging. Already there’s talk of next year, and not just by Romaniszyn.

“Next year,” Ewing said, “I want to have my senior staff come experience this.”

A festival celebrating all things fly fishing will liven up Bryson City Saturday, Oct. 10, just as the mountains come into their peak of fall beauty. The inaugural Smoky Mountain Fly Fishing Festival will involve everything from casting demonstrations to displays from local fly tyers.

“This event is the first to be located in Bryson City, the heart of the North Carolina Smokies’ rich fly fishing waters,” said Dale Collins, co-owner of Tuckaseegee Fly Shop and festival organizer.

A new festival will “We’re excited to have celebrate the the opportunity to Smokies’ fly fishing showcase not only the heritage. File photo highest quality brands and craftsmen in the fly fishing industry, songwriter Donna Hughes will follow the but also the heritage and tradition of fly festival at 6:30 p.m. at the Great Smoky fishing in the region. We look forward to Mountains Railroad Depot, part of watching this event grow over the coming Bryson’s free June through October Music years.” in the Mountains Concert Series.

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take ownership. The county is unique in that all of its water originates in the county itself. That means that Haywood has a high degree of control over what its own water quality looks like — and also a hefty impact on those downstream.

“If we don’t at least address these (water quality) issues and work to resolve them, it could impact all of us,” he said.

The experience certainly seemed to strike a chord with those who attended.

For his part, Ewing said he appreciated the lesson on native plants and their virtues — less need for maintenance and fertilizers, greater usefulness to wildlife — as opposed to non-natives. He’s been working to get a more natural-looking edge planted around Lake Junaluska — a change that “has been hard for people to accept” — and so attending Leaders in the Creek encouraged him to continue.

“Anything we can do to get less sediment into our creeks I’m interested in,” he said.

Waterside plantings help hold soil down, keeping it out of the water. That’s an important service to Lake Junaluska, which has spent millions of dollars dredging unwanted sediment from the lake.

For Karen Hammett, a retired teacher who’s now a member of the Southwestern Resource Conservation and Development Council and the Fines Creek Community Association, the afternoon was less about what was in the curriculum than about who she was learning it with. She already knew the bulk of the information imparted but was excited to meet other people who care about waterways and have expertise that she might not. In the future, she said, she’ll know who to go to for help when she needs it.

Not that Hammett had a problem with the curriculum. It was easy to see that she was as happy as could be with her hands in the creek or in the soil surrounding the

elevation, colors will peak one week earlier and reliance on published papers explaining the role of latitude.

“We would love to hear from any of you as to whether we have hit the fall color peak correctly or missed it,” wrote Denslow.

“Over the next few years, we hope to ‘adjust’ the map to better model the progression of fall colors throughout our state.”

Licensed anglers will have a chance to demo rods on the new 2.2-mile delayed harvest section of the Tuckasegee River, which flows right through Bryson City and will be full of fish from an Oct. 7 stocking.

Meanwhile, local fly tyers will display their handiwork and casting demonstrations from the Smokies’ best, including Bryson City master casting instructor Mac Brown, will be held.

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Emerald ash borer quarantine now statewide Emerald ash borers have been found in more North Carolina counties, prompting Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler to place the entire state under quarantine.

North Carolina is the 15th state to issue a statewide quarantine for emerald ash borer. Adjacent Virginia also has a quarantine in effect, and the insect has been found in Tennessee.

Generally speaking, the quarantine allows hardwood firewood and plant parts to move within the state, but movement to

non-quarantined areas outside North Carolina is prohibited unless the firewood has been treated, certified and labeled in accordance with federal regulations.

However, individual land management agencies may have more restrictive regulations. In the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, for instance, all firewood originating from outside park borders must be heat treated.

The emerald ash borer lays its eggs underneath the bark of ash trees, where the larvae then hatch and create tunnels in the living part of the tree before emerging as adults. Affected ash trees display a loss of leaves, increased woodpecker activity and clumps of shoots emerging from their trunks. The beetles have caused the decline and death of tens of millions of trees across the country since arriving.

Trout waters catch-and-release only until summer Seasonal restrictions on trout harvesting will go into effect in the western counties on Thursday, Oct. 1, meaning that anglers can’t keep any trout they catch from delayed-harvest trout waters until a half hour after sunset June 3, 2016.

According to the rules, anglers can’t possess natural bait when fishing these waters — only artificial lures and one single hook.

From fall to spring each year, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission stocks delayed-harvest trout waters with high densities of trout to increase anglers’ chances. By instituting the seasonal regulations — delayed-harvest trout waters are posted with diamond-shaped black-and-white signs — anglers who enjoy catch-and-release trout fishing get a chance to do so without competition from anglers looking for a trout dinner. www.ncwildlife.org/Learning/Species/Fish/Trout/TroutFishing.aspx.

Composting explained A workshop showing how to turn food scraps and yard waste into fertile soil will be held Thursday, Oct. 8, at the Jackson Extension Center in Sylva and Monday, Oct. 12, at the Swain Extension Center near Bryson City, both from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Attendees will learn about what materials can be composted, how to prepare and maintain a compost pile, temperatures, worm types, water requirements, carbon to nitrogen ratios, harvesting and more.

Free, with registration required at 828.586.4009 or Christine_bredenkamp@ncsu.edu.

Organized by N.C. Cooperative Extension.

Waynesville holds fall mulch sale Waynesville will have compost and double-ground mulch available for pickup from 8 a.m. to noon at the town yard waste landfill Oct. 8-10 and 15-17.

For compost, prices per load are $10 for a regular pickup or trailer and $60 for a tandem truck. For double-ground mulch, prices per load are $10 for a small pickup, $25 for a regular pickup, $100 for a tandem truck and $200 for a roll-off. Tandem trucks and rolloffs will be allowed Oct. 15-17 only. A limited amount of single-ground mulch will be available for $10 per load regardless of truck size.

Cash or check only. Loads must be covered. The landfill is on Bible Baptist Drive off Russ Avenue, near the bypass on-ramp for U.S. 74. Go straight through the gate at the end of Bible Baptist Drive and see the attendant.

The sale will be canceled in case of wet weather. 828.456.3706.

Loan program for agriculture storage A program aimed at making it easier for farmers to upgrade their storage facilities — from barns to cold-storage to grain sheds — is expanding.

The Farm Storage Facility Loan Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency, has approved more than 35,000 low-interest loans for new or upgraded storage facilities since 2000, totaling $2 billion.

Now, eligibility has expanded to include hops, dairy products, meat, unprocessed poultry, eggs, floriculture and aquaculture.

Commodities such as corn, wheat, renewable biomass and cold-stored fruits and vegetables were already eligible. www.fsa.usda.gov/pricesupport.

$50K awarded to help save hemlocks

Carolina — and the Eastern U.S. — are being decimated by a tiny sap-sucking insect called the hemlock wooly adelgid. The insect kills the trees, a huge loss for forests that

Parkway in North Carolina, a program launched with help from an HRI award last year.

■ The Blue Ridge Resource Conservation and Development Council will train community leaders to release beetles that prey on the adelgid and establish The hemlock wooly local centers to breed the beetles, a adelgid is fatal to program launched with help from hemlock trees, with an HRI award last year.

■ Carolina Mountain Land the white cottony Conservancy will implement an masses produced by integrated plan to manage for the females, pictured adelgid on the conserved lands it here, a telltale sign of services, hoping to develop a infestation. NPS photo model for other land trusts to emulate.

■ Town of Montreat will continue its longstanding efforts to maintain hemlock health in the town and surrounding natural areas.

Each project will receive between $5,000 and $20,000 in funding.

The HRI is spearheaded by N.C. Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler and funded through the state’s multi-million dollar legal settlevive to maturity by 2025. Grants have fundment with the Tennessee Valley Authority ed the following initiatives: stemming from a federal air pollution law■ The Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation will expand outreach efforts along the Blue Ridge suit. www.savehemlocksnc.org

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The Hemlock Restoration Initiative is hoping that the $50,000 worth of grants it recently awarded will help restore North Carolina’s hemlock trees to long-term health.

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depend on hemlocks for wildlife habitat, food, water storage and stream shading. The Hemlock Restoration Initiative supports existing efforts to combat the adelgid, hoping to enable hemlocks to recover and sur-

Put a halt on whirling disease

Smokies area closed to protect bats The Whiteoak Sink area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is closed through March 31 to protect the bats living there from white-nose syndrome.

Park officials last year instituted a similar closure of the area, between Cades Cove and Townsend. The disease has decimated bat populations across the Eastern seaboard over the past decade and was discovered in the park in 2010.

Since then, some cave-dwelling bat populations have declined by an estimated 80 percent. Humans can spread the fungus that causes the disease by inadvertently carrying spores on their shoes, clothes and caving equipment.

Throughout the winter, park biologists will collect data at the site to inform a long-term protection plan for the bats. www.nps.gov/grsm/naturescience/ca ves.htm.

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With whirling disease confirmed in North Carolina, the Tuckaseigee River Chapter of Trout Unlimited is planning an informational session on how anglers can stop its spread at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the United Community Bank in Sylva.

Shannon Messer of Blackrock Outdoors will give the talk.

Caused by a parasite, the disease damages the cartilage and skeletal tissue of fish in the trout and salmon family, causing them to swim in circles.

Whirling disease is often fatal to juvenile fish and can severely impact adult fish’s chance of competitive success in the environment, but it does not affect people or pets. The disease was confirmed in trout in the Watauga River near Foscoe this July.

Dinner is $5, with the talk followed by a chance to win a fly rod from Whittier craftsman Jim Mills. tkubit@frontier.com.

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Register by Oct. 15 to lock in a t-shirt and $20 early bird price. www.active.com.

The fastest runners at the Zombie 5K Race Chase Saturday, Oct. 31, will have survival of the zombie apocalypse to name as their reward.

The race will begin at 4 p.m. at Western Carolina University, with each runner given flags to wear as fleet-footed zombies

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give chase in attempt to steal them.

Runners who make it to the finish line with at least one flag left will have survived, with those less fortunate becoming one of the walking dead.

The course is a mix of crushed limestone paths, grass and asphalt, the flattest 5K that WCU offers.

Proceeds will support physical therapy services to the community and research sponsored by the American Physical

The Peek-A-Boo Macon Hope Against Cancer 5K at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, aims to raise money for the Macon Hope Closet, a resource that high school senior Jacob Walker is working to launch.

The closet, to be located at Franklin’s Cancer Care Center, will provide information, educational materials and gift items — such as wigs, scarves and hats — to people whose lives have been touched by cancer.

The 5K will start from the Tassee Shelter Greenway Park at 11 a.m., with ample awards and giveaways planned.

Sponsorships to defray the cost of organizing the event, as well as direct donations to Macon Hope Closet, are welcome.

Deadline for sponsors who wish to be displayed on the back of the t-shirt is Oct. 18. $20 advance registration on www.active.com; $25 day of. T-shirts limited to first 50 registrants.

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from the walkway along Nantahala Falls as racers navigate the course.

■ On Friday, Oct. 9, racers will practice from 12:30 to 2 p.m. and take demo runs at 4 p.m.

■ On Saturday, Oct. 10, racers will warm up at 11:45 a.m. with competitive runs held at 12:15 and 2:30 p.m. Demo runs will follow at 5 p.m. A banquet at Relia’s Garden will follow at 6:15 p.m., open to non-racers for $10.

■ On Sunday, Oct. 11, racers will warm up at 11:45 a.m. with The nation’s best paddlers will show their stuff at an competitive runs held upcoming competition at Nantahala Outdoor Center. at 12:15 and 2:30 p.m. An awards ceremony will be held at 3:30 p.m. and Kayak Slalom Nationals Oct. 9-10, an Nantahala Outdoor Center is located event hosted by NOC and the Nantahala along U.S. 74, 14 miles west of Bryson City.

Racing Club. www.noc.com.

Spectators are invited to take in the view Elite slalom paddlers from across the U.S. will converge at Nantahala Outdoor Center this month for the 2015 USA Canoe

Become a paddleboard pro A clinic for those wanting to try their hand at stand-up paddleboarding will be held the afternoon of Saturday, Oct. 3, at Andrews Campground on Lake Glenville.

The course, taught by Western Carolina University students and organized by Jackson County Parks and Recreation, will cover basic paddleboard strokes. Transportation from the Jackson County Recreation Center in Cullowhee will be provided, leaving at 1:30 p.m. and returning by 5 p.m., with an option to meet onsite at 2:15 p.m. $20, including equipment. Participants must be at least 12 years old and 90 pounds. RSVP to Jennifer Bennett, 828.293.3053 or jenniferbennett@jacksonnc.org.

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A celebration of mountain living and a burly timber sports competition will be held at the Cradle of Forestry in America on Saturday, Oct. 3.

The Forest Festival and Woodsmen’s Meet, the Cradle’s largest event of the year, will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and draw more than 100 forestry students, craftsmen and exhibitors.

Old-timey crafters and exhibitors will congregate along the trails demonstrating skills ranging from whittling and blacksmithing to mule packing. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., falconry demonstrations will be held, and old-fashioned wagon rides will be offered from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Throughout the day, timber sports teams from eight colleges will compete for a trophy in the 20th annual John G. Palmer Intercollegiate Woodsmen’s Meet, organized by Haywood Community College. In addition to HCC, Western Carolina University will also be a contender in the competition, which involves everything from axe throwing to crosscut sawing.

The goal of the event is to celebrate for-

est heritage, as the Cradle is considered the birthplace of forestry in America. In 1898, Carl Alwin Schenk — then forester for George Vanderbilt’s estate — founded the country’s first forestry school there.

Located 4 miles south of the Blue Ridge Parkway’s intersection with U.S. 276 in the Pisgah National Forest. $6 admission for ages 16 and up; $4 for youth 4 to 15; free for children under 4. www.cradleofforestry.com or 828.877.3130.

More the merrier at molasses making day Guests will have a chance to join in on the mountain tradition of molasses-making during the Hidden Valley Farm Sorghum Harvest beginning 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, at Hidden Valley Farm near Clyde.

The daylong activity will involve everything from grinding cane to skimming molasses as it cooks. When the molasses is ready to go in the jars, guests will have a chance to sample their creation. Music, molasses treats and local arts and crafts will also make the day special.

Free. 828.450.2232 or hiddenvalleyfarmnc@gmail.com. www.hiddenvalleyfarmnc.com

WNC Calendar COMMUNITY EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS • A Smoky Mountains Veteran Stand Down is scheduled for 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Robert C. Carpenter Community Building in Franklin. Free services for veterans: haircuts, dental, optometry, veteran’s benefits, education, legal, housing, medical, mental health, social, ministry.

• The Swain County Genealogical & Historical Society will present a program entitled: “The Hard Story of the Rutherford Expedition in the Founding of our Nation” by Joe Sam Queen at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 1 at the SCGHS Library at 200 Main Street in Bryson City. Networking and refreshments afterward.

• Macon County Public Health will hold Rabies Vaccination Clinics for dogs, cats and ferrets on Saturday, Oct. 3, in the Franklin and Highlands areas. $10; cash only. Times and locations are: 9-10:30 a.m. at Highlands Conference Center; 10 a.m.-noon at Iotla Valley Elementary School; 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Scaly Mountain Post Office; 1-3 p.m. at South Macon Elementary; 1-3 p.m. at Mountain View Intermediate; 9 a.m.-noon at East Franklin Elementary; 349.2490.

• Two ribbon cutting for the installation of Bibliotequitas (Little Libraries) being installed in two different locations in Waynesville. The first is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Oct. 5 at Vance Street Park. The Bibliotequitas are an outreach of free services to the Hispanic community in Haywood County. Another ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for 4:45 p.m. at La Mexicanita. 648.2924.

• The Town of Waynesville’s semi-annual mulch sale is scheduled for Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 8-10 and Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 15-17. Times are 8 a.m.-noon at the Town yard waste landfill. Compost ranges from $10 (regular pickup/trailer) to $60 (tandem truck). Double-ground mulch ranges from $10 a load (small pickup) to $200 (roll-off). Additional fee of $1020 will be charged for trailers, depending on size.

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• A Law Enforcement Appreciation Day has been organized by Lake Junaluska First Baptist Church for Sunday, Oct. 11, at Canton Recreation Park. Food, music, demonstrations from different agencies.

• Registration is under way for the second annual LEAD:WNC summit, which is Oct. 20 at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee. Theme is “Enhancing the Quality of Life in Western North Carolina.” Speakers include Jeff Seraphine, president of the Eastern Group of Lifepoint Health; Harry R. Phillips, chief medical officer for Duke Lifepoint and Steve Heatherly, CEO of Harris Regional and Swain Community Hospitals. The event is sect for 10 a.m.-5 p.m. in the Ramsey Regional Activity Center. $69 registration (by Oct. 2) includes lunch. After Oct. 2, registration is $109. 227.3015, www.leadwnc.edu or dshopkins@wcu.edu.

BUSINESS & EDUCATION • Successful Entrepreneurship Series will be offered from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesdays through Nov. 17 at Western Carolina University’s Biltmore Campus in South Asheville. Free. 712.5918, wendy@cmtcoatings.com or 712.5918.

• Haywood Community College’s Small Business Center will offer a free seminar, “The Financial Puzzle” from 69 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, in the HCC Auditorium.

The course will define balance sheets, income statements and teach basic financial terminology. Chisa Pennix-Brown will serve as instructor. SBC.Haywood.edu or 627.4512.

• Cynthia Leibrock, an award-winning author and inte-

Visit www.smokymountainnews.com and click on Calendar for: ■ Complete listings of local music scene ■ Regional festivals ■ Art gallery events and openings ■ Complete listings of recreational offerings at regional health and fitness centers ■ Civic and social club gatherings rior designer, will deliver a public lecture titled “Residential Design for Health and Longevity” at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, in Room 131 of the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center on the Western Carolina University campus in Cullowhee. Following her presentation, she’ll hold a book signing for her latest work: “Design Details for Health: Making the Most of Design’s Healing Potential.: eeadams@wcu.edu.

• Downtown Bryson City Merchants Association will hold a meeting from 8-9 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Chamber. www.GreatSmokies.com.

• A grant workshop for anyone interested in a grant through the North Carolina Arts Council Regional Artists Project Grants is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, in the Community Room of the Jackson County Library in Sylva. Deadline to apply for grants is Oct. 23.

RSVP to rapg@jacksoncountyarts.org.

• “Social Engagement for Nonprofits,” a free seminar offered by Haywood Community College’s Small Business Center, is scheduled for noon-2 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, in the HCC auditorium. Learn what outlets can be used by nonprofits and how to create a message on multiple platforms. SBC.Haywood.edu.

• “Are Free Markets Christian? Is Christianity Free Market?” – a presentation by economics professors Eric Schansberg of Indiana University and Stephen Miller of Troy University – is scheduled for 4-5:15 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5, in Room 101 of the Forsyth Building at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee. Part of the Free Enterprise Speaker Series. 227.3383 or ejlopez@wcu.edu.

• A seminar entitled “Basics of Bookkeeping” will be offered by the Haywood Community College Small Business Center from 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 13 in the 1500 Student Center Auditorium in Clyde. Learn about accrual, cash basis accounting and more. Online registration is encouraged: sbc.haywood.edu or 627.4512.

• Membership meeting for the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Oct. 13 at the Chamber & Fly Fishing Museum.

• A free seminar on “Planning Your Financial Future” will be presented at 11 a.m. on Oct. 13 at Sagebrush Steakhouse in Waynesville. Presented by Tim Francis.

Lunch included. To reserve a seat, call 316.8761. No products or services will be offered.

• A seminar entitled “How to Find Your Customers” will be offered by the Haywood Community College Small Business Center from 2-4 p.m. on Oct. 20 in the 1500 Student Center Auditorium in Clyde. Discover methods to uncover competition and their competitive advantage. Online registration is encouraged: sbc.haywood.edu or 627.4512.

FUNDRAISERS AND BENEFITS • A “Drive Away Hunger” fundraiser for the Community Table in Sylva is scheduled for Sept. 30 at Andy Shaw Ford. The Community Table will get $40 for every test drive of a new Ford. Dunkin’ Donuts (free donuts from 9-11 a.m.) and Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort (11 a.m.-5 p.m., $7 donation for a barbecue meal) will pro-

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vide food, and Heinzelmannchen Brewery will have homemade root beer.

• An Open Door Meal & Sing is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at the First United Methodist Church of Sylva. Meal and beverages provided.

586.2358.

• The Peaceful Journey dining event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. Sept. 30 at Paoletti’s Restaurant in Highlands.

Partnering with the Hospice House Foundation of WNC, the charitable event will honor the company, dignity and comfort that defines hospice care. 526.4906 or 524.8261.

• Sarge’s Animal Rescue Foundation will hold its seventh annual Furry Friends Benefit Bash at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Laurel Ridge Country Club in Waynesville. Food, music and auctions. Cash bar. Menu selections for sit-down meal due by Sept. 24. $75 tickets available at Sarge’s Adoption Center in Waynesville. $650 table sponsorships also available. www.sargeandfriends.org/furryfriends.html or use “Donate Social” button on Sarge’s Facebook page. 246.9050 or www.sargeandfriends.org.

• Friends of the Library will hold a library fundraiser with the theme “Books on Tap” from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, at Lazy Hiker Brewing Co. in Franklin.

Tickets: $25 in advance; $30 at the door. Tickets include two glasses of craft beer or wine, two soft drinks or waters and snacks. 524.3600.

• The Kiwanis Club of Waynesville’s 51st annual BBQ fundraiser is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 2, at First United Methodist Church in Waynesville. Lunch is served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; dinner is 5 a.m.-7 p.m. A drive-thru is available from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Barbecue pork, bun, coleslaw, baked beans, cookies and soft drink. $10. 925.5505.

• The Haywood County Walk to End Alzheimer’s is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Lake Junaluska Conference Center. This year’s event honors the late Dr. Wright Spears, who founded the event more than 25 years ago. Registration at 8:30 a.m.; walk starts at 10 a.m. Funds raised will support education programs and services of the Alzheimer’s Association of Western NC. • The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Franklin will host a fundraiser with Synergy (singer-songwriter/folk) at 7 p.m. Oct. 3. $12 suggested donation, with proceeds going to the UUFF operating fund. 369.8658 or 524.3161.

• The annual Macon TRACS Blue Jean Ball will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Macon County Fairgrounds in Franklin. Barbecue, live music, silent auction and more. $15 for adults, $7 children. Proceeds benefit the Macon TRACS operation expenses. www.franklin-chamber.com.

• Presbyterian Church of Waynesville will hold its seventh craft fair starting at 10 a.m. on consecutive Saturdays, Oct. 10 and 17. Proceeds benefit regional charities including Grandfather Home for Children, Barium Springs Children’s Home, Black Mountain Children’s Home, Open Door, REACH and more.

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• An annual German Dinner will be hosted by Our Savior Lutheran Church with seatings at 4, 5 and 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11, at the church, which is across U.S. 23/74 from Haywood Regional Medical Center. All proceeds benefit Haywood Pathways in Waynesville.

Tickets are $13.50 for adults; $6 for children (6-12) and free for children under 6; tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 507.0310 or 456.6493.

• Tickets are on sale now for Haywood County Habitat for Humanity’s House Mixer. Event is from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on Oct. 15 at Frog Level Brewing in Waynesville. $35 ticket includes beverage ticket and heavy hors d’oeuvres. Live and silent auction. 452.7960.

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• Tickets are on sale now for a benefit concert featuring Joyce Guyer, a soprano and Waynesville Resident. The event is scheduled for Oct. 23 at Grace in the Mountains Episcopal Church. Proceeds benefit the Haywood County Arts Council. Tickets are $25 each.

452.0593 or visit the Haywood County Arts Council Gallery & Gifts in Waynesville. HaywoodArts.org.

HOLIDAY GIVING • The United Christian Ministries Fall Food Drive is scheduled for 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Harold’s Supermarket in Sylva. Hot dogs and drinks.

• The 14th annual Calvin E. Taylor Toy Ride is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 3. Start times are 10 a.m. at Harley Davidson of Asheville in Swannanoa and 10:30 a.m. at Smoky Mountain Steelhorses in Waynesville. $20 entry fee includes t-shirt while supplies last. Food, music, fellowship and activities at the Stomping Grounds in Maggie Valley. Proceeds go to Oxford Home for Children.

• The Maggie Valley Lodging Association is accepting donations for its annual Turkey Drive at Thanksgiving. A $25 donation provides a full Thanksgiving meal for a family that would otherwise go without. Donations can be mailed to P.O. Box 1175, Maggie Valley, NC 28751 or www.visitmaggie.com (press donate button at bottom of the page).

HEALTH MATTERS • “ECA on the Move!” – a walking program organized

by Jackson County Extension and Community Association – meets from 9-10 a.m. on Mondays through Thursdays. It’s an effort to meet the American Heart Association’s recommendation of 10,000 steps per day. 586.4009.

• Al-Anon, a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who believe their lives have been affected by someone else’s drinking, meets at 10 a.m. on Saturdays at the Macon County Public Library in Franklin.

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• The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1:30-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Prentiss Church of God in Franklin. 524.4976.

• Southwestern Community College’s annual Health Fair is scheduled for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, in the Burrell Building on the college’s Jackson Campus.

All 15 of SCC’s health sciences programs and 40 vendors from throughout the area will have exhibits, and the American Red Cross is holding a blood drive to coincide with the event from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. For more info, contact Amanda Allen at 339.4305 or a_allen@southwesterncc.edu.

• Senior Life Solutions at Swain Community Hospital will host an education event on Later Life Depression at noon on Oct. 1 at its office at the hospital. Light refreshments will be provided. Program therapist John Stoeckel, LCSW, will offer a presentation on how depression can affect people later in life and potential methods for dealing with loss and change. 488.4027.

• The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Oct. 1 in the Burrell Building of Southwestern Community College’s Jackson Campus in Sylva. 800.733.2767 or www.redcrossblood.org.

• The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1-5:30 p.m. on Oct. 2 at Jackson County Department of Aging in Sylva. 800.733.2767 or www.redcrossblood.org.

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• Sylva Garden Club meets at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the Sylva Presbyterian Church. Program is “Medicinal Use of Plants” presented by James Wallace, Jr., Emeritus Professor at Western Carolina University’s Biology Department. Open to the public. www.facebook.com/SylvaGardenClub.

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• An event to address Advance Directives will be presented by Haywood Regional Hospice & Palliative Care from 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the Senior Resource Center. Free. 800.424.DOCS.

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• It’s Liver Awareness Month, and The American Red Cross will the American Red Cross encourages eligible donors to give blood to support patients undergoing liver and other types of transplants throughout October.

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• The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 1:30-6:30 p.m. on Oct. 6 at Hazelwood Elementary School in Haywood County. 800.733.2767 or www.redcrossblood.org.

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RECREATION AND FITNESS •A Stand Up Paddleboard Clinic will be presented by Jackson County Parks & Recreation on Oct. 3 at Andrews Campground on Lake Glenville. $20 registration fee; equipment and transportation provided. Meet the group at 2:15 p.m. at Lake Glenville or catch a ride by meeting at 1:30 p.m. at the Jackson County Recreation Center. 293.3053 or jenniferbennett@jacksonnc.org.

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• Healthy Haywood Fitness Challenge runs from Oct. 12-Nov. 23. Registration is the week of Oct. 12-16. $10; open to all ages. Experience a variety of local fitness centers. Kickoff event is 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 12, at the Waynesville Recreation Center. www.healthyhaywood.org, mhauser@haywoodnc.net or 452.6675, ext. 2272.

• A high-impact fitness class entitled “Pump It Up” will be held from 6:30-7:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Waynesville Recreation Center. High energy, quick pace. Fee is daily admission or membership. 456.2030 or tplowman@waynesvillenc.gov.

• A high-impact fitness class entitled “FIT 25” will be held from 5-5:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Waynesville Recreation Center. Coreconcentration exercise. Fee is daily admission or membership. 456.2030 or tplowman@waynesvillenc.gov.

• A 25-minute, full-body workout class is held at 5 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at Waynesville Recreation Center. Cost is daily admission or membership. For info, call 456.2030.

• A new lunchtime fitness class will be held from noon-1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Waynesville Recreation Center. Melissa Tinsley is the instructor.

456.2030.

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• “Religious Liberty: Fundamental right or fabricated issue?” will be the topic for the Franklin Open Forum at 7 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 5, at the Rathskeller Coffee Haus & Pub in Franklin. Open exchange of ideas, dialog, not debate. 371.1020.

• The Governmental Affairs Committee of the Haywood Chamber of Commerce will hold its Issues & Eggs Breakfast from 8-9 a.m. on Oct. 7 at Laurel Ridge Country Club. Clyde and Maggie Valley candidates will be introduced.

• The League of Women Voters of Macon County is sponsoring a forum for candidates running for town alderman at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, at Franklin Town Hall.

• A debate-watch party will be hosted by the College Democrats and Jackson County and Westward for Bernie Sanders on Tuesday, Oct. 13, at the Hinds University Center Theater at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. RSVP: https://go.berniesanders.com/page/event/detail/4vc54.

THE SPIRITUAL SIDE • First United Methodist Church will have a change in its Sunday services schedule. After Sunday, Oct. 4, the meeting times will be 9 a.m. for contemporary worship service and 11 a.m. for traditional worship service.

586.2358.

AUTHORS AND BOOKS • Author Brent Martin will read from his newest book, “Hunting for Camellias on Horseshoe Bend” at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 30, in the Macon County Public Library Meeting Room. http://sapsncga.blogspot.com.

524.3600.

• Former Cullowhee resident, Marly Youmans will read from her new novel “Maze of Blood” at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 2 at City Lights Bookstore. 586.9499.

• Kelly Jones will present her book “Akashic Records Soul Dialogues at 3 p.m. on Oct. 3 at City Lights.

586.9499.

• Gwen Hyman Rubio will discuss her newest novel “Love and Ordinary Creatures” at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville. The book is told through the eyes of a cockatoo in love with his human caretaker. 456.6000; www.blueridgebooksnc.com.

• Author William R. Forstchen will present his book “One Year After” in a reading and discussion event at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville. 456.6000 or www.blueridgebooksnc.com.

• Laura Wright, associate professor and head of Western Carolina University’s English department, will discuss her book “The Vegan Studies Project” at 1 p.m. on Oct. 11, as part of the “English on the Ides” series at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva. The series is

Cullowhee. For ages seven and up. $35 per child/session. Registration includes lunch; scholarships available. http://tinyurl.com/ok83zlj.

• Tickets for Ron Rash’s presentation of his new book, “Above the Waterfall” are available with a purchase of the book at Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville. The presentation is 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17.

• A Teen Advisory Group open to fifth-through12th graders will be held from 3:30-5 p.m. on Sept.

30 at Macon Library in Franklin. 524.3600.

SENIOR ACTIVITIES •A weekly manipulation card game group is forming through the Haywood County Senior Resource Center. If interested, contact Michelle Claytor at mclaytor@mountainprojects.org or 356.2813.

KIDS & FAMILIES • An Anime Club will meet from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Macon County Public Library in Franklin.

524.3600.

• “Roll Into Reading,” a family-oriented, parent-training event to help guide parents in emphasizing reading to preschool children, is scheduled for 10 a.m.noon on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Macon County Public Library. Door prizes, snacks and a free book for each child as well as a course for bike riding and helmetsafety check. 524.3600.

• Registration is under way for youth tennis Lessons that will be offered this fall by the Jackson County Parks/Recreation Department. Lessons start Oct. 13 in two divisions: ages 5-8 and ages 9-13. Register at the Recreation Center in Cullowhee. For info, call 293.3053.

• Home-school adventure paddle sessions are offered from 1-2:45 p.m. through October at Lake Junaluska. $45 for members (for an eight-week session) or $55 for nonmembers. 456.2030 or tpetrea@waynesvillnenc.gov.

• Art Day for Kids is from 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on Oct. 20 and Nov. 11 at Western Carolina University in

• The Peanuts Pumpkin Patch Express will depart at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 2 and noon and 3:30 p.m. Oct. 3-4 at the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad train depot in Bryson City. Peanuts characters in costume, children’s activities, and more. For more information and ticket rates, call 800.872.4681 or www.gsmr.com.

• Fun Factory is presenting a Fall Family Fun Night from 3-8 p.m. every Tuesday through Nov. 17 in Franklin. Double your bonus, and $5 pizza buffet.

349.8888 or thefactory.bz.

KIDS MOVIES • A family movie set at Dracula’s lavish resort will be shown at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Marianna Black Library in Bryson City. For more info, including movie title, call 488.3030.

A&E FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS • The Maggie Valley Oktoberfest will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Oct. 2-3 at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. Featuring an array of live music, activities, food and beverages. www.maggievalleyoktoberfest.com.

• Shining Rock Riverfest will be held from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, at Camp Hope in Canton. The festival has a full lineup of bands, activities, and more. www.shiningrockriverfest.com.

• ColorFest Fine Arts & Fine Crafts Fair is scheduled for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, in Dillsboro.

More than 40 selected artisans will demonstrate techniques and skills and display and sell there art. Food and entertainment.

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• Iotla Baptist Church (Franklin) will host The Rob Mills Family at 6 p.m. Oct. 4. 524.7167.

co-sponsored by WCU’s Department of English and City Lights Bookstore. pmworley@wcu.edu or more@citylightsnc.com.

• The annual Forest Festival Day – featuring the 20th annual John G. Palmer Intercollegiate Woodsmen’s Meet - will be presented by the Cradle of Forestry from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, in Pisgah Forest.

Haywood Community College is organizing the meet; STIHL is presenting sponsor of the festival. Falconry presentation. $6 for ages 16 and older; $3 for ages 415 as well as America the Beautiful and Golden Age passes; free for children under 4.

• The annual Scarecrow Festival will be held Oct. 131. Homeowners, businesses, schools and organizations are invited to compete and support the Swain County Schools Foundation. Winners will be announced on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Chili Cook Off & Fall Festival. Entry fee is $25. Pick up an application at the Swain County Chamber of Commerce or download at: www.greatsmokies.com/Pdfs-weeklyevents/Scarecrows-Oct-2015.pdf.

• The sixth annual “Taste of Sylva” is scheduled for 1-5 p.m. on Oct. 3 in downtown Sylva. Local food, live street music, kids’ activities and more. Thirteen local restaurants are participating. Tickets: $20 in advance; $25 at the door. $10 for children 12 and under. www.mainstreetsylva.org.

• John C. Campbell Folk School’s 42nd Fall Festival is from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Oct. 3-4 in Brasstown. The work of 240 craftspeople will be on display. Live music, dance, craft demonstration, kids activites. $5 adults; $3 for ages 12-17; Free for kids under 12. www.folkschool.org or 800.FOLK-SCH.

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• Highlands on the Half Shell will be hosted by Highlands residents from 12:30-3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, to benefit Highlands Biological Foundation.

Oyster, gumbo and performances by Asheville’s Firecracker Jazz Band and Bloody Mary Bar. $100 for members; $125 for nonmembers. Dress is “Cajun Casual.” www.highlandsbiological.org/half-shell.

• The 103rd annual Cherokee Indian Fair will run from Oct. 6-10 at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. $10 per adult, $5 for children ages 6-12. Under age 5 is free. www.visitcherokeenc.com or 800.438.1601.

• Smoky Mountain Fly Fishing Festival is scheduled for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, on Frye Street at the Train Depot in Bryson City. Apparel and equipment vendors will have displays, local fly tyers will be featured. A complete list of vendors is available at www.GreatSmokiesFishing.com/flyfishfest

VENDORS AND VOLUNTEERS • Show and Sell at the Glenville Leaf Festival is scheduled for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10.

Tents provided; show fee is $20. To participate, contact Carol Adams at 743.1658 or casolveit@yahoo.com.

• Registration is underway for the “Power of Pink 5K run/walk.” The event is Oct. 24. Volunteers needed; contact mhauser@haywoodnc.net or 356.2275.

Details and registration www.imathlete.com/events/EventOverview.aspx?fEID= 25002.

• Volunteers are being sought for the Trick or Treat 5 miler and Spooky Sprinter 1-miler races, which are Oct. 30. greg@pisgahareasorba.org or www.pisgahareasorba.org.

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ON STAGE & IN CONCERT • A concert featuring the husband-wife duo off William Ritter and Sarah Ogletree will kick off the First Thursday Old Time and Bluegrass Concert and Jam Series at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, in the ground-floor auditorium of H.F. Robinson Administration Building at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee. Jam session will follow; local musicians are invited to participate. Free. 227.7129.

• Western Carolina University’s Mainstage season tickets are now available. The season opens with “Pop! Who Shot Andy Warhol?” – a musical comedy running Oct. 1-3. Season tickets for two musicals and two drams are $50 for adults, $40 for senior citizens, faculty and staff and $20 for students – a 30-percent savings on individual event prices. Info: 227.7491.

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• Friday Night Live (Highlands) summer concert series will have Southern Highlands Oct. 2. All shows are free and begin at 6 p.m. www.highlandschamber.org.

• Kora Master Sean Gaskell will perform a musical concert at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, in the Community Room of the Jackson County Public Library in Sylva. Free. The Kora is a 21-stringed harp from West Africa. 586.2016. Co-sponsored by Friends of the Jackson County Public Library.

• Country music artist Travis Tritt will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, at Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin. Tickets start at $35. www.GreatMountainMusic.com or 866.273.5615.

• Live Bellydancing show will be held at Mad Batter Food and Film on Oct. 2 at 7:30 p.m. $7/advance and $10/door. www.madbatterfoodandfilm.com • There will be a farm-to-table dinner at 6 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Hidden Valley Farm in Clyde.

There will also be live music. Tickets are $50 per person. 450.2232 or www.hiddenvalleyfarmnc.com.

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• Songwriters in the Round, featuring Wood Newton, Phillip Lammonds and Henry Hipkens, is scheduled for 6-10 p.m. on Oct. 3. $47 per person, includes buffet dinner. 800.224.9498.

• Shinedown will perform on Oct. 3 at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. Tickets start at $27.75. www.Ticketmaster.com or 800.745.3000.

• The HillBenders present Tommy: A Bluegrass Opry, at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, at The Strand in Waynesville. Tickets are $18 in advance or $22 at the door. Bluegrass meets the music of The Who. www.38main.com.

• Boogertown Gap (Traditional) will perform from 6:30-8 p.m. on Oct. 3 at the Depot in Bryson City. Part of the Music in the Mountains free concert series. www.greatsmokies.com.

• Eagle Fork Vineyards (Franklin) will host “Wine Under The Stars” music and dining event from 7 to 10 p.m. Oct. 3. $15 per person. 369.3675 or www.eagleforkvineyards.com.

• Sarah Harkins (flute), Jonathan Wilkes, PhD (piano) and Carla Woodmansee (clarinet) – a musical collaboration known as “Synergy” – will perform at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Franklin. $12 donation per person with proceeds benefiting the UUFF Operating Fund. To reserve tickets, call 369.8658 or 524.3161.

• The Pickin’ on the Square (Franklin) summer concert series will have The J.W. Band (Country) Oct. 3 at 7:30 p.m. Free. An open mic jam session begins at 6:30 p.m. www.franklinnc.com/pickin.html • Claire Lynch (Bluegrass) will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4 at Cataloochee Ranch in Maggie Valley. Dinner and show is $60 at 7 p.m. and show only tickets are $25. 926.1401.

• Fox on the Fairway will be presented on weekends through Oct. 4 at HART Theatre in Waynesville.

Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m. on Sunday. Harttheater.org or 456.6322.

• Michael Reno Harrell, a songwriter, storyteller and entertainer, will perform at 8 p.m. on Oct. 8 at the Strand in Waynesville. $15 in advance; $20 at the door. www.38main.com.

• Tim Triplett will be at City Lights Café at 7 p.m. on Oct. 9 in Sylva.

• Brad Austin will be at City Lights Café at 7 p.m. on Oct. 10 in Sylva.

• Donna Hughes (Bluegrass) will perform from 6:30-8 p.m. on Oct. 10 at the Depot in Bryson City. Part of the Music in the Mountains free concert series. www.greatsmokies.com.

• The Pickin’ on the Square (Franklin) summer concert series will have Curtis Blackwell (Bluegrass) Oct. 10 at 7:30 p.m. Free. An open mic jam session begins at 6:30 p.m. www.franklinnc.com/pickin.html.

• Bill Leslie and Lorica (Celtic World Fusion) will perform at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 11, at The Strand in Waynesville.

• Lake Junaluska Singers Concert is set for 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 16 and 17, at the Stuart Auditorium at Lake Junaluska Conference & Retreat Center. $22.50 for reserved seats; $17.50 for general admission. www.lakejunaluska.com/events/singers/concert_tickets or 800.222.4930. Part of Choir Music Weekend.

Program rates available: tmcdowell@lakejunaluska.com or 454.6681; www.lakejunaluska.com/choirmusic.

• Tickets are on sale for a Homecoming Comedy Show hosted by comedian Jose Barrientos at the John W. Bardo Fine & Performing Arts Center. Event is set for 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 21, at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee. $5 tickets for students; $10 general admission. Headliner Iliza Shlesinger will be featured along with Chloe Hilliard and Kevin Yee. Part of the Arts and Cultural Events Performance Series.

227.2479 or http://bardoartscenter.wcu.edu. For info on the ACE series, call 227.2612.

• Tickets are on sale now for a concert featuring country music artist Hunter Hayes. The event is set for 8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 22 at Western Carolina

• The Freeway Revival (rock) will perform as part of the Groovin’ On the Green in Cashiers at 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 at 9 p.m., at Village Commons in Cashiers.

Free. Family friendly. visitcashiersvalley.com.

CLASSES AND PROGRAMS • The High Mountain Squares will host their “Harvest Day Dance” from 6:30-9 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, at the Macon County Community Building in Franklin. Marty Northrup of Columbus will call. Western-style square dancing, mainstream plus levels. 371.4946, 342.1560, 332.0001 or www.highmountainsquares.com.

• “Native Voices: A View From the Mountains,” the North Carolina Folklore Society’s 102nd annual meeting, will take place in Oct. 9-10 at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching across from the Western Carolina Campus University campus.

Program and registration information can be found at www.ncfolkloresociety.org.

• A hand-building class will be taught by Hank Shuler from 6-9 p.m. on Wednesdays throughout September at Cowee Pottery School five miles north of Franklin on NC 28. Registration fee is $7 per class meeting per student plus the cost of clay at $17 per 25 pounds.

524-7690, info@CoweePotterySchool.org or www.coweepotteryschool.org.

• A pottery wheel class will be taught by Doug Hubbs from 8:30-11:30 a.m. on Fridays from through Oct. 2 at Cowee Pottery School five miles north of Franklin on NC 28. Registration fee is $7 per class meeting per student plus the cost of clay at $17 per 25 pounds.

524-7690, info@CoweePotterySchool.org or www.coweepotteryschool.org.

• The Western North Carolina Civil War Round Table will meet at 7 a.m. on Oct. 3 in the Jackson County Justice Center parking lot for a carpool to Columbus, Ga., for its Fall Tour. The trip includes guided tours of the Civil War Museum in Columbus and the Andersonville prison site as well as the POW museum. $30, plus $79.74 hotel cost for those who reserve by Sept. 26; $91.24 after. For hotel reservation, call 706.653.7004. For info on the trip, call Richard Smith at 293.5924.

• High Country Quilters will hold the 25th Annual Quilt Show from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Oct. 8-10 at the Maggie Valley Town Hall and Pavilion/Civic Center.

ART SHOWINGS AND GALLERIES • “The Wild Critter Adventures” photography exhibit featuring the work of Ed and Cindy Boos will be on display throughout September at the Macon County Public Library in September. 524.3600.

• Haywood County Arts Council will host artists from the Haywood Art Studio Tour starting Oct. 1 at the Gallery & Gifts Space in Waynesville. A sampling of

• An exhibition of Maya contemporary works will be featured through Friday, Oct. 30 at Western Carolina University’s Fine Art Museum in Cullowhee.

• The Mountain Heritage Center, Western Carolina University’s museum of Appalachian culture, is back at full operation after a summertime move from H.F. Robinson Administration Building to space at WCU’s Hunter Library. The exhibit “Collecting for the Community,” an exploration of the diversity and variety to be found in Western North Carolina, is now on display in the museum’s new 1,500-square-foot gallery on the first floor of the library. Visiting hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, with extended hours until 7 p.m. on Thursdays.

• Orchids and Irises in the Garden: The Works of Jamie Kirkell will be on display through Oct. 4 at the Arboretum in Asheville. www.ncarboretum.org.

• Second Glance: The Quilt Art of Janice Maddox is on display through Oct. 4 at the Arboretum in Asheville. www.ncarboretum.org.

• A Traditional Artist Showcase is scheduled for noon on Saturday, Oct. 10, at the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching in Cullowhee.

Demonstration of paddle-stamped pottery, Cherokee stories, exhibition on Cherokee Language and talk on “Language as a Window into Culture.” Free; open to the public. Presented by Cullowhee Revitalization Endeavor and the Jackson County Arts Council. www.gocullowhee.org.

• A contemporary exhibit will open Monday, Oct. 12, at the Fine Art Museum at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee. The exhibit is intended to challenge the way beliefs about the natural world are formed.

Entitled “Connections: Diane Fox & Beauvais Lyons,” the exhibit pairs photographs by Fox with lithography

by Lyons. An artists’ talk and reception is set for 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19; the exhibit remains at WCU through Friday, Jan. 15. The museum is open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on weekdays with extended hours to 7 p.m. on Thursday. Admission and parking are free.

227.3591 or fineartmuseum.wcu.edu.

FILM & SCREEN • The films “Spy” on Oct. 1 at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m., and “Avengers, Age of Ultron” on Oct. 3 at 2 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. and Oct. 8-9 at 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. will be screened at Mad Batter Food & Film in Sylva. Free. www.madbatterfoodandfilm.com.

• “Love & Mercy” (Rated R, 1:29) will be shown through Oct. 7 (except for Mondays and Saturday, Oct. 3) at The Strand in Waynesville. Showtimes at www.38main.com • A new dramatic comedy with Zach Braff and Kate Hudson will be shown at 2 and 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7, at the Macon County Public Library in Franklin.

Movie is about a struggling actor, father and husband trying to find his identity at age 35. Free. Rated R, 1:46. 524.3600.

• A dramatic thriller with Burt Lancaster and Ava Gardener will be shown at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, at

• Adult movie time, 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Jackson County Public Library. Call for title of movie.

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Outdoors • Kayaking paddle sessions will be offered from 9:3011:30 a.m. on Thursdays this fall at Lake Junaluska. $8 members; $12 for nonmembers. 456.2030 or tpetrea@waynesvillnenc.gov.

• A bird walk along the Greenway, sponsored by Franklin Bird Club, is scheduled for Sept. 30. Meet at Macon County Public Library parking area at 8 a.m.

524.5234.

• Trout Unlimited Cataloochee will hold its Stocking of the West Fork of the Pigeon Delayed Harvest on Oct. 1.

Meet at the West Fork’s upper parking lot at 10 a.m.

Bring a clean five-gallon bucket.

• A star-gazing event will be presented by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in cooperation with the Astronomy Club of Asheville at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 2, at Purchase Knob – home to the Appalachian Highlands Science Learning Center. Free; limited to 80 people. Reservations required: 926.6251.

• Coffee with a Great Smoky Mountain National Park Ranger program is set for 10 a.m. starting Oct. 2 on the Porch of the Oconaluftee Visitor Center. 45 minutes.

• “Bark in the Park” is scheduled for 1-5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, at Mark Watson Park in Sylva. Western

Carolina Dog Fanciers Association and the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department are sponsoring this event in conjunction with the American Kennel Club’s “Responsible Dog Ownership Day.” Activities, raffle and contests. www.wcdfa.org.

• A Canine Good Citizen Test will be hosted by Western Carolina Dog Fanciers Association in conjunction with Bark in the Park on Sunday, Oct. 4, at Mark Watson Park in Sylva. Dogs who pass a 10 step test receive a certificate from the American Kennel Club. $10. Carickey1@gmail.com. www.akc.org.

• A “Leave No Trace” trainer course is scheduled for Oct. 3-4 in Cullowhee. Designed for educators, guides, agency employees and others involved in the outdoors.

Approved in Jackson County for 16 CEU hours.

293.5384 or main@landmarklearning.edu.

• Haywood Community College’s Department of Arts, Sciences, and Natural Resources and the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission will offer Hunter Safety courses from 6-9:30 p.m. on Oct. 5-6 in Building 3300, Room 3322, at HCC in Clyde.

Participants must attend two consecutive evenings to receive their certification.

• A program about stopping the spread of Whirling Disease in trout will be presented by Shannon Messer of Blackrock Outdoors at the upcoming meeting of the Tuckaseigee River Chapter No. 373 of Trout Unlimited at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, at the United Community Bank in Sylva.

• Franklin Appalachian Trail Community Council meets at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 8, in the Lazy Hiker Brewery’s Event Room.

• “Recycling – Why It’s a Good Idea” will be the topic of a program presented by Joel Ostroff, Recycling Coordinator for Macon County Solid Waste Department at a Greenway Gathering at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, at FROG Quarters in Franklin.

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• A pastel painting workshop will be offered from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. on Oct. 5-6 by Southwestern Community College at the Senior Center in Cashiers.

Learn your own creative style by painting autumn leaves. 339.4426.

work from 22 local artists who will open their studios to the public from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 23-24. Self-guided. Opening reception is from 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 2. www.HaywoodArts.org.

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• A hand-building pottery class entitled “Hand Building for Gifts” will be taught by Hank Shuler on Thursday afternoons in September at Cowee Pottery School five miles north of Franklin on NC 28.

Registration fee is $7 per class meeting per student plus the cost of clay at $17 per 25 pounds. 524-7690, info@CoweePotterySchool.org or www.coweepotteryschool.org.

Visit www.smokymountainnews.com and click on Calendar for: ■ Complete listings of local music scene ■ Regional festivals ■ Art gallery events and openings ■ Complete listings of recreational offerings at regional health and fitness centers ■ Civic and social club gatherings

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University’s Ramsey Regional Activity Center in Cullowhee. Concert will also include country singer Ryan Lafferty. Tickets are $20 for students and $25 (plus facility fee and taxes) to the general public.

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• A presentation of the fall night sky and celestial objects visible from Western North Carolina is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9, at Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) in Rosman.

Reservations required by 3 p.m. on the day of the event. $20 per adult; $15 for seniors/military. Children 10 and under are free. Register and pay at www.pari.edu or 862.5554. Info: cwhitworth@pari.edu.

• Molasses making activity is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, at Hidden Valley Farm near Clyde. Learn how to grind cane and skim molasses as it cooks. Free. 450.2232, hiddenvalleyfarmnc@gmail.com or www.hiddenvalleyfarmnc.com.

• The 2015 USA Canoe and Kayak Slalom Nationals are scheduled for Oct. 9-11 at the Nantahala Outdoor Center. Practice and demo runs from 12:30-2 p.m. and 4 p.m. on Oct. 9; Competitive runs are 12:15 and 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 10-11. www.noc.com.

• The Highlands Plateau Greenway will conduct its monthly workday from 9 a.m.-noon on Oct. 17 and Nov. 21. To participate, email Ran Shaffner at highlandsgreenway@nctv.com or call 526.5622.

COMPETITIVE EDGE • Registration is underway for the Cherokee Zombie Run, which will be held from noon-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25. Early registration is $20 (through Oct. 1); $25 for regular registration (Oct. 2-15) or $30 for late registration (Oct. 16-25). Info: www.hauntedcherokee.com; register at www.imathlete.com.

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• Registration deadline is Oct. 5 for the Jackson County Early College Color Run 5K, which is scheduled for Oct. 17 at Mark Watson Park in Sylva. www.JCECmscr.eventbrite.com. Info: 339.4499 or rensley@jcpsmail.org.

• The Cherokee Harvest Half-Marathon and 5K will be held Saturday, Oct. 3, beginning at the Acquoni Events Center in Cherokee. Both races are USATF-certified. All finishers will receive a medal, with special awards given to top finishers. Half-marathon is $50 through Sept. 30 and $55 afterward; 5K is $30 through Sept.

30 and $35 afterward. Register at www.active.com.

• Registration is underway for a long-distance (25K and 50K routes) trail race that’s scheduled for Oct. 10 in Franklin. Proceeds benefit the North Carolina Bartram Trail Society to assist with trail maintenance and promotion. Register at Outdoor 76 in Franklin or at www.active.com. info@outdoor76.com.

• The Bethel Half-Marathon and 5K will be held Saturday, Oct. 10, winding through the Bethel community in Haywood County. Pre-registration is $25 for the 5K and $40 for the half-marathon; day of is $30 for the 5K and $45 for the half-marathon.

Register at www.active.com.

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• Registration is underway for the Pink-a-Book 5K race that will benefit the Macon Hope Closet, a

resource for anyone touched by cancer. The race is at 11 a.m. on Oct. 31. Entry fee is $20 until Oct. 30; $25 on race day. Register at active.com. Info: maconhopecloset@yahoo.com.

• Registration is underway for the Zombie 5K Race Chase, which starts at 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, at Western Carolina University. Early bird price of $20 is good through Oct. 15: www.active.com. Proceeds support physical therapy services to the community and research sponsored by the American Physical Therapy Association.

• The Conquer the Mountain Half-Marathon will be held Saturday, Nov. 7, in Franklin. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Smoky Mountain Pregnancy Care Center for medical care at the center’s clinics as well as other needs. Individual and two-person team registrations are available. $30 to $45 per person, depending on registration date and team status. Register at www.active.com.

FARM & GARDEN • A free composting-Vermicomposting workshop will be presented by the N.C. Extension Service from 1011:30 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, and Monday, Oct. 12, at the Jackson Extension Center in Sylva. Register: 586.4009, 488.3848 or Christine_bredenkamp@ncsu.edu.

FARMERS MARKET • Haywood Historic Farmers Market is held from 8 a.m.-noon on Wednesdays and Saturdays in the parking lot of HART Theatre in Waynesville. 280.1381 or haywoodfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

• The Original Waynesville Tailgate Market is from 8 a.m.-noon on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 171 Legion Drive in Waynesville (behind Bogart’s).

456.1830 or vrogers12@att.net.

• The Jackson County Farmers Market will be on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon on at its Bridge Park location in Sylva.

Info:jacksoncountyfarmersmarket@gmail.com or website jacksoncountyfarmersmarket.org.

• The ‘Whee Farmer’s Market is open from 4-7 p.m. every Tuesday at the corner of the N. Country Club Drive and Stadium View Drive in Cullowhee, behind the entrance to the Village of Forest Hills off Highway 107 across from Western Carolina University.

476.0334 • The Cashiers Tailgate market is open from 9 a.m.noon on Saturdays at the United Community Bank on N.C. 107 South. 226.9988 or blueridgefarmers@gmail.com.

• Cowee Farmers Market is from 3:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through Oct. 28 at the Old Cowee School in Franklin. info@coweefarmersmarket.com , 524.8369 or www.coweefarmersmarket.com. Special demo by Dorothy Mitchell from Mitchell Farms on Sept.

• The Franklin Farmers Tailgate Market is from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturdays on East Palmer Street across from Drake Software in Franklin. 349.2049 or alan_durden@ncsu.edu.

• Swain County Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Fridays at the barn on Island Street in Bryson City. Special Tuesday hours from 5 to 8 p.m. during peak months through Sept. 15. 488.3848 or Christine_bredenkamp@ncsu.edu.

• Cherokee Farmers Market is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Fridays through Oct. 30 at 876 Acquoni Road next to the Easter Band of Cherokee Indians Cooperative Extension Office. For info, contact Sarah McClellan at 359.6935 or saramccl@nc-cherokee.com.

HIKING CLUBS • Carolina Mountain Club will have a seven-mile hike with a 2,000-foot ascent on Sept. 30. For info, contact leader Barbara Morgan at 738.3395, 460.7066 or barbc129@gmail.com.

easy-to-moderate hike on Sunday, Oct. 11, on Jack Rabbit Mountain Trail at Lake Chatuge Campground in Georgia. Meet at Westgate Plaza in Franklin at 2 pm, drive 50 miles round trip. Call leader Kay Coriell, 369.6820, for reservations. Visitors welcome, no dogs please.

• Carolina Mountain Club will have a nine-mile hike with a 1,200-foot ascent on Sunday, Oct. 11. For more info, contact leader Laura Frisbie at 337.5845 or laurafrisbie@gmail.com.

• Carolina Mountain Club will have a half-day, sixmile hike with an 800-foot ascent on Oct. 11 at Max Patch. For info, contact leader Jack Dalton at 622.3704, 380.0848 or jckdalton9@gmail.com.

• The Nantahala Hiking Club will take an eight-mile strenuous hike, elevation change of 1,000 ft., on Sunday, Oct. 11, from Yellow Creek Gap to Fontana Dam on the Appalachian Trail in Graham County, hiking with the Smoky Mountain Hiking Club. Meet at BiLo parking area 8:30 am, drive 110 miles round trip.

Call leaders Gail Lehman, 524-5298, or Olga Pader, 369.2457. Visitors welcome, no dogs please.

• The Nantahala Hiking Club will take a 10-mile, very strenuous hike with a 2,100-foot elevation change on Saturday, Oct. 3, from Kimsey Creek to Deep Gap. Meet at 8 a.m. at Westgate Plaza in Franklin. Call leaders Bill and Sharon Van Horn at 369.1983 for reservations.

• A Great Smoky Mountains National Park Ranger will lead a 7.5-mile, moderately difficult hike with an elevation gain of 1,500 feet on Tuesday, Oct. 13, from Purchase Knob to Hemphill Bald. Current members of Friends of the Smokies pay $10; new members pay $35. Proceeds benefit Friends’ Smokies Trails Forever Program. Register at friendsofthesmokies.org/events.

• Carolina Mountain Club will have a half-day, fourmile hike with a 950-foot ascent on Sunday, Oct. 4, from Mt. Pisgah Campground to Frying Pan Tower. For info, contact leader Bobbi Powers at 667.5419 or bobbipowers23@gmail.com.

• Carolina Mountain Club will have a six-mile hike with a 1,300-foot elevation gain, from Slate Rock Creek – Pilot Cove on Wednesday, Oct. 14. For more info, contact leader Jack Fitzgerald at 685.2897 or suejackfitz@bellsouth.net.

• The Nantahala Hiking Club will take a 2.2-mile moderate Hike on Tuesday, Oct. 6, on Tennessee Rock Trail at Black Rock State Park near Mountain City, Ga. Meet at 11 a.m. at Smoky Mountain Visitor’s Center in Otto. For reservations, call leader Joyce Jacques at 342.2543.

• A hike from Flat Laurel Creek to Sam’s Knob (7 miles) will be organized by the Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Oct. 14.

Cost is $5 for members; $7 for non-members.

456.2030 or tpetrea@waynesvillnenc.gov.

• A hike from Lemon Gap to Max Patch will be organized by the Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Oct. 7. Cost is $5 for members; $7 for non-members. 456.2030 or tpetrea@waynesvillnenc.gov.

• Friends of the Smokies hikes are offered on the second Tuesday of each month. www.friendsofthesmokies.org/hikes.html.

• Carolina Mountain Club will have a 10.8-mile hike with a 2,600 ascent from Brown Gap to Snowbird Mountain on Oct. 7. For more info, contact leader Janet Martin at 502.494.9309 or jaykaymartin@msn.com.

• The Nantahala Hiking Club will take a three-mile moderate hike on Saturday, Oct. 10, to Ranger Falls, elevation change 600 ft., on an interpretive loop trail from Cliffside Lake, with a stop at an old homestead site. Meet at Bi-Lo parking area at 10 am, drive 25 miles round trip. Call leader Mary Stone, 369.7352, for reservations. Visitors, children and dogs welcome.

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The naturalist’s corner

BY DON H ENDERSHOT

Horny hickory devil OK, OK, you can bring the kids back into the room, we’re not talking that kinda horny here. The hickory horned devil is the largest caterpillar in North America. It is the larval stage of the regal moth, Citheronia regalis, and in its last instar or molt before pupating it can grow to between five and six inches long. That is five to six inches long and 3/8inch in diameter of mean, green dangerous caterpillar-looking machine.

The hickory horned devil is fluorescent green in color. It has four long (3/8 inch) and four shorter horns — tubercles in entomology speak — protruding from just behind the head, the second and third thoracic segments to be IC (insect correct.)

Shorter sharp-looking spikes protrude from the rest of the body. But all this scary armament is just for looks. Hickory horned devils aren’t venomous and don’t sting or bite.

They are, in fact, quite docile. This “bluster” is said to scare potential predators. And let me tell you if those predators come in the form of 9- to 13 year-old girls, it works.

My daughters were leaving for a trip to Asheville with their Mom the other day when they came rushing back into the house

yelling, “Come see! Daddy look at this.” I went out and I was (admittedly) not much help.

I know this could be quite a blow to my “naturalist” persona but I had never seen

such a caterpillar. I told them, in my most authoritative naturalist’s voice, “that’s a caterpillar.” I was thinking, “whoa, that’s a big caterpillar.” So when they loaded up for Asheville I did a little research.

This regal moth wannabe spends most of its life munching the leaves of hickory, walnut, sycamore, sourwood, sassafras and other trees. In late summer/early fall these behemoth caterpillars descend those lofty heights seeking loose debris-laden soil — easy to burrow in — like the mulch at the end of our sidewalk, where they will burrow,

Hickory horned devil and a royal walnut moth citheronia. Donated photos

pupate and wait out the winter.

In late spring or summer the regal moth emerges from the pupa and mate. Yep, that’s it — mate, often in a day or two after emerging. They do not even have mouthparts that function for eating — kissing, maybe? Their moth lifespan is about one week, but it’s a flashy week, the regal moth is a beauty.

There are flashier moths with greater wingspans like Luna moths but the regal moth is the largest moth north of Mexico in terms of mass.

And the regal moth is not small in appearance. It has a wingspread of about five inches. The body is basically orange to bright ochre with cream-colored stripes and/or blotches. The wings have orange colored veins with the same cream-colored spots.

Regal moths are regularly found clinging to our door glass and walls in the summer moths.

Now that we know they emerge from vile fluorescent green horned devils, I’m sure they will have a more revered place.

(Don Hendershot is a writer and naturalist. He can be reached a ddihen1@bellsouth.net.)

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