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Homeless advocates ask Jackson leaders for help Page 3 WNC shelters take in South Korean rescue dogs Page 20

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On the Cover: Western North Carolina played a big role in this year’s International Bluegrass Music Association awards held last weekend in Raleigh. Waynesville songwriter Milan Miller was nominated for “Songwriter of the Year,” Haywood’s County’s own Balsam Range was nominated for several awards, Jackson County’s Mountain Faith was named “Emerging Artist of the Year” and Smoky Mountain News A&E Editor Garret K. Woodward was nominated for “Media Person of the Year.” (Page 28) Dave Brainard photo

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Homeless advocates ask Jackson commissioners for help Commissioners to appoint task force to chart path ahead

Jackson County Neighbors in Need has been searching for stability for years in its quest to shelter the county’s less fortunate, asking in 2015 to lease the old rescue squad building (pictured) as a shelter. That request was denied, but commissioners are in conversation with the organization to chart a new path forward. Donated photo

“Five months a year is the only time we’re having case management. This is a year-round problem.” — Eddie Wells, Neighbors in Need board member

Lend a hand Jackson County Neighbors in Need can always use more help toward its goal of helping with emergency shelter, heating and home weatherization needs in the county. To donate, mail checks to Jackson Neighbors in Need, c/o Mountain Projects, Inc., 25 Schulman Street, Sylva, N.C. 28779. Make checks out to “Mountain Projects, Inc.” with “JNIN” in the memo line. “A lot of those deadlines are in March or April,” said Marilyn Chamberlain, Ph.D., who is a sociology professor at Western Carolina University and has helped Neighbors in Need with grant writing. “That’s why funding that case management position a full year is so crucial, because they could be spending that time looking for this money.” In other words, funds for a full-time case management position could beget more funds, as that person could apply for new grants when cold weather subsides. However, Neighbors in Need has run up against a giant roadblock during past grant application efforts. “One of the huge problems that we run into is that they want us to have a brick and

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“We may not be able to operate at the same level we’ve done in the future because we’re going to run out of money,” Wells said. But it’s more than just needing money to fill the gap, Wells said. Some fundamental changes need to be made to the organization’s model. Right now Neighbors in Need is a five-months-per-year endeavor, a finger in the dam to protect people in crisis when all other resources are absent and frosty nights loom. That’s not an approach that’s going to solve the real problem, the organization’s representatives told commissioners. “You can’t do homeless and really work with homeless without having a case manager because it never stops. You have to get them on their feet and connect them to services, get them some support so they can sustain without continuing to be homeless,” Wells said. “Five months a year is the only time we’re having case management. This is a year-round problem.” Who’s there to help the family with three kids who find themselves homeless in August? And who’s there to help the family that’s on the verge of finding housing when the cold weather season ends? Neighbors in Need’s case manager has been funded by a grant from the Evergreen Foundation, usually for $16,000. At the time of the meeting with commissioners, the organization hadn’t yet heard back about whether they’d be awarded for the coming year, underscoring the need to have a more steady stream of funding so they could better plan and count on the resources at their disposal as nights get cooler. In the interim, however, Neighbors in Need has gotten good news — Evergreen funded them for $20,000, a substantially larger grant amount than what they’ve received in the past. The timing of grant seasons is another factor in the need for a year-round case manager.

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BY HOLLY KAYS STAFF WRITER hen the days get short and the nights get cold, a collection of Jackson County organizations comes together with the shared goal of getting the county’s less fortunate safely through the winter. Called Jackson Neighbors in Need, the group works to get homes winterized, heat bills paid and — as a last resort — nighttime shelter provided for those who would otherwise be left out in the cold. Every year, funding is a last-minute nailbiter. In January, Neighbors in Need had feared it would have to start turning people away, telling The Smoky Mountain News on Jan. 27 it had cash for less than two weeks of continued operation. A $15,000 donation from the Jackson County Commissioners kept the organization operating through the end of winter. Now, with cold weather just around the corner, Neighbors in Need sat down with commissioners to say that, while they’ve got enough money to make it through the coming winter, they’ll need more help from the county if they’re to continue serving the homeless into the future. As a result of that conversation, commissioners are planning to appoint a task force to examine the issue and recommend how the county could be a partner toward the goal of getting homeless people in Jackson County into a more stable situation. “We cannot handle the homeless problem in Jackson County,” said Patsy Davis, director of Mountain Projects and chair of the Neighbors in Need board. “We’re too small, we’re too inadequate, it’s too big an issue growing too quickly.” Neighbors in Need came together as a response to the “baffling numbers” of people seeking help following the economic collapse of 2008. Since sheltering its first person in March 2009, Neighbors in Need has given overnight shelter to 240 people at a cost of $92,307 — for most of that time they’ve given shelter by renting out motel rooms, and the current rental arrangement costs $60 to $65 per night. In addition to the 240 people sheltered, Neighbors in Need has given heating assistance to 363 households and weatherization to 30 households. Looking toward winter, said Neighbors in Need board member Eddie Wells, the organization will have enough money to make it through — provided the need isn’t any greater than it’s been in the past — but won’t be in a place to sustain services through future years.

mortar or at least an address and we don’t have either of those things, so it limits the number of foundations we can apply to,” said board member Judy Annis. Commissioners were sympathetic to the organization’s struggles but asked for a specific request as to what Neighbors and Need would like to see from county government. “What would be the request?” asked Commission Chairman Brian McMahan. “What’s it going to take to meet the need and move forward for today?” “We’re not coming to ask for money,” Wells replied. “We need to partner but we will have to have money next year.” “Do you have an idea or a ballpark figure that we as commissioners can be thinking about?” asked Commissioner Charles Elders. That would depend on what kind of role the county wanted to take, Wells replied. Would the county be interested in funding a full-time case manager? Providing a brickand-mortar location? The other factor to consider, Davis said, is the status of Section 8 housing in the county. The list is currently closed — availability of that type of housing will affect how long homeless families will need to be sheltered in a motel before a more permanent situation is available. “It’s really a hard thing to predict exactly what we need,” Davis said. “I think we’ll have a lot better feel after this winter of what exactly we’re dealing with.” Part of the conversation, McMahan said, will then need to include how the model might change to provide a more robust, permanent solution to addressing homelessness in Jackson County. “I think this is just a short-term temporary solution and we have got to move to a more permanent solution that meets the greater need — not just the cold weather but 12 months out of the year,” McMahan said. It’s not the first time that Neighbors in Need has approached commissioners about getting itself to a more permanent state. For years, the organization has been searching for a location that could house a homeless shelter and replace the expensive motel model it’s been using so far. In 2015, Neighbors in Need asked commissioners for a lease on the old rescue squad building, which sits along U.S. 23 between Mark Watson Park and downtown Sylva. That request was ultimately denied. Commissioners weren’t confident that Neighbors in Need was financially stable enough to execute the needed renovations and see the project through to completion. In addition, they’d been bombarded with concerns from downtown business owners as to the image a homeless shelter at the town’s gateway would impart to Sylva. The decision not to lease the space earned commissioners some criticism, but during this latest meeting the board expressed willingness to work with Neighbors and Need and consider providing a steady stream of funding to help combat the homeless issue. Commissioners are expected to appoint a task force at their Oct. 6 meeting, which will then begin meeting to discuss the path forward.

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Customer Question - Cutting Sodium Amount Dear Leah:

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I sometimes like to buy frozen bags or boxed meals to have on hand to speed up cooking preparation, but some seem to have really high amounts of sodium. Can you give me any advice on how to cut the sodium without cutting these out as economical and easy option?

Dear Cutting Sodium: Yes, sometimes those meal kits are handy and economical to have around but can be high in added sodium. Here are my tips: 1. Read the label - it already sounds like you are checking for the sodium amount. I would try and purchase ones that are less than 500 mg/serving and if it is a whole meal (protein, starch/grain and a vegetable) like ones you would typically see frozen I would look for ones in the 600-800mg range at most since the recommendation is to keep our daily sodium intake to amount 2400mg/day. 2. If they are high in sodium it could come from ﬂavoring packets or sauces in the item. Can you use less of those packets to cut the sodium? 3. Add in more fresh, frozen (without salt) or even rinsed and drained (or low sodium) canned vegetables. This will also add more nutrients, ﬁber and stretch the dish(and add only few calories) to serve more!

lthough Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have overshadowed nearly every other political campaign in the country, that doesn’t mean that those other campaigns aren’t important. In fact, they may be more important. • Who: Candidates for state offices and With the prospect of a hostile Republican county commission. Congress opposing most Trump and all • Where: Folkmoot Friendship Center Clinton proposals over the next four years, auditorium, 122 Virginia Ave. much of the real action that affects your day• When: Reception at 6 p.m., forum to-day life will take place just miles from begins at 7 p.m. your home. This year, the Haywood County Commissioners’ race is among the most Candidates will be seated on stage alphabetiimportant in the area. cally: Black, Brown, Ensley, Rogers. In that Voters will have a chance to weigh in on order, candidates will give opening statethe service of one incumbent — Kevin ments of two minutes each. Ensley — and also to fill the seat of longtime Each candidate will then have two minCommission Chairman Mark Swanger. utes to answer each question, proceeding in Whether or not the commission moves in that same order. Follow-up questions may be a new direction — with a new chairman, to asked by the moderator of any candidate, or, boot — is up to voters. at the moderator’s discretion, rebuttals may The Smoky Mountain News is holding a be given to candidates who wish to address forum on Thursday, Oct. 20, at the the statements of other candidates. Folkmoot Friendship Center at 122 Virginia Residents of Haywood County may Avenue in Waynesville. submit questions to The Smoky Scheduled to appear are all four Haywood County Mountain News via email, Facebook, Commission candidates — Robin Greene Black, Steve fax, letter, phone or Twitter until Brown, Kevin Ensley and Wednesday, Oct. 19. Brandon Rogers. Admission is free; a reception will take place from 6 to 7 p.m., The questions all revolve around a simple allowing candidates to mingle with voters, concept: the past, present and future of who will also have the opportunity to tour Haywood County. the Folkmoot building and enjoy light Residents of Haywood County will have snacks. the opportunity to submit questions. The At 7 p.m. any candidate on a Haywood Smoky Mountain News editorial staff will County ballot in the upcoming election accept submissions via email, Facebook, (except county commission candidates) may fax, letter, phone or Twitter until address the audience. State legislative candiWednesday, Oct. 19. dates will have five minutes and others will Once all the questions have been asked, have up to two minutes. each candidate will give closing statements At approximately 7:30 p.m., moderator two minutes in length in that same order: and Smoky Mountain News Staff Writer Black, Brown, Ensley, and finally Rogers. Cory Vaillancourt will begin the forum, The moderator will then end the forum which is expected to take 100 minutes. around 9:10 p.m.

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The path to the polls he two-year journey from the primaries to the polls is almost over – but not until you cast your vote! Follow along with this handy guide to make sure you have what it takes to make your voice heard.

Can I vote? If you’re a U.S. citizen, a resident of the county for at least 30 days and 18 years old by Tuesday, Nov. 8, you can, provided that you are not on probation or parole for a felony conviction, in jail for a felony conviction, or registered in another county or state.

Can I vote early? Yes. Early voting begins Thursday, Oct. 20 and ends Saturday, Nov. 5. Early voting is usually available at your county elections board office, and sometimes at other sites in your county as well. Ask your county elections board office for a list of locations and times.

Am I registered? Check to see if you’re already registered by visiting https://vt.ncsbe.gov/voter_search_public. Here you can also find your polling place, your jurisdictions, and a sample ballot.

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How do I register? In North Carolina, the deadline to register for the General Election is Friday, Oct. 14. Before close of business on that day, stop by your county board of elections office and fill out a voter registration form. You should probably bring an ID with you, just in case you need it. Or, download a voter registration form by visiting http://bit.ly/1PmgGwa. Fill it out completely, and mail it to your local county board of elections office, but don’t dally – applications not postmarked by Oct. 14 will not be counted.

When do I vote? Polls across North Carolina will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 8. If you’re registered, enter your information into the form at https://vt.ncsbe.gov/ voter_search_public to locate your polling place.

Can I vote absentee? Yes – no reason or excuse is needed to vote by absentee ballot. You (or a “near relative”) can request an absentee ballot from your county board of elections office by completing an application. To complete the application, you’ll need an ID, the last four digits of your Social Security number, or a bank statement, a cable, electric, phone, or water bill, a pay stub, or a document from any government agency with your name and address on it. Your application must be returned by email, fax, mail or in person

Resources Haywood County Board of Elections • 63 Elmwood Way, Suite A, Waynesville, NC 28786 • 828.452.6633 • www.haywoodnc.net Jackson County Board of Elections • 401 Grindstaff Cove Rd # 249, Sylva, NC • 828.586.7538 or 828.586.4055 ext. 6035 • www.jacksonnc.org/ board-of-elections.html Macon County Board of Elections • 5 West Main Street, Franklin, NC 28734 • 828.349.2034 • www.maconnc.org/ board-of-elections.html Swain County Board of Elections • 1422 Hwy. 19 S., Bryson City, NC 28713 • 828.488.6177 • www.swaincountync.gov/ elections-general.html North Carolina State Board of Elections • www.ncsbe.gov

before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Within a few days, you should then receive in the mail your balloting materials. Your materials can not be picked up in person. Your completed ballot must be hand-delivered to the elections board office only by the voter or near relative by 5 p.m. on Tuesday Nov. 8, OR be postmarked on or before that date and received by the elections board by 5 p.m. on Friday Nov. 8 to be counted. Overseas citizens and military personnel have more flexible deadlines; if this applies to you, learn more at www.ncsbe.gov.

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Short answer: No. Long answer: Yes, but only if you’re a new voter, and even then only if officials can’t verify the ID number you issued on your registration form, in which case you may be asked at the polls to produce that ID, or a bank statement, a cable, electric, phone, or water bill, a pay stub, or a document from any government agency with your name and address on it. Long story short – you should probably bring an ID with you, just in case you need it.

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Queen-Clampitt: Third time’s a charm? BY CORY VAILLANCOURT STAFF WRITER orn and raised in Swain County, Mike Clampitt is a sixth-generation Western North Carolinian with roots in the area dating back to the Revolutionary War. Born and raised in Haywood County, Rep. Joe Sam Queen, D-Waynesville, is a sixth-generation Western North Carolinian with roots in the area dating back to the Revolutionary War. That’s about where the similarity ends between these two candidates for the North Carolina General Assembly’s 119th district, which includes the entirety of Swain and Jackson counties as well as a spear-like strip that protrudes into the heart of Haywood County. Clampitt is the product of single-parent household; upon graduation from high school in 1973, he went to Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem and embarked on a course of study that would lead him to be a machinist. But Clampitt didn’t enjoy being “stuck inside” all day, so after completing his studies at Forsyth, he enrolled in the fire science program at Rowan–Cabarrus Community College in Salisbury. He then spent his career in fire service, retiring as a fire captain from the Charlotte Fire Department in 2004. Bringing things full circle for Clampitt, when he met his father for the first time about 12 years ago, he discovered that his father was a firefighter who had two broth-

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Smoky Mountain News: You ran against Queen in 2012 and he beat you. In 2014, you ran against him again, and the margin widened. You also ran for Swain County Commission twice and lost. There’s an unwritten rule in politics that if you run twice and lose, you shouldn’t run again. Why is 2016 going to be different for you? Mike Clampitt: I disMike Clampitt agree completely. It’s a presidential year and people are tired of politics as usual. I’m not a politician, I’m retired fire service — I’m not going to tell you your house burning down is the best day of your life. I’m committed to being a representative the best I can. Something different I’m proposing for the district that’s not being done by Queen or anybody else is to have an office in all three counties where people could come to me or a surrogate and be able to communicate, because 6 that’s what representation means to me.

Mike Clampitt and Joe Sam Queen participate in a debate at Western Carolina University in 2014. File photo ers who were also firefighters. Queen is a practicing architect and graduate of North Carolina State University’s College of Design. He was, he said, an “unusual student” in that his mother read to him through high school because of his dyslexia. But what was a hindrance in high school became an asset in college; Queen referred to his dyslexia as a good spatial skill for designers, and now reads an hour or two a day. Bringing things full circle for Queen, his daughter is now a professor of architecture at N.C. State.

Since 2003, Queen has served intermittently in the North Carolina General Assembly, first as a senator from 2003 to 2005 and then again from 2007 to 2009. Today, Queen is the Democratic incumbent representative for the 119th district and Clampitt his Republican challenger for the third time in as many elections. In 2012, which was also a presidential election year, when down-ticket Democrats historically perform better than usual — Queen bested Clampitt 51.7 to 48.3 percent. In 2014, Queen again topped Clampitt,

SMN: In 2008 as Obama was on his way in, he dragged lots of people to the polls, and that held an incredible benefit for Democrats on down-ticket races, from Congress on down to the municipal level. Do you think Trump is going to have that much of an effect, especially in your district, to help people like you? MC: Yes sir, absolutely. The people I’ve talked to — it’s a Trump year. And that being the case sometimes it’s not so much that people are voting for but against someone, and I think this is the year they’re voting for someone — they’re voting for a change that makes a difference and they’re voting for people they think are going to be able to do that very thing. I would like to think that I can coattail with that.

puter-based background, and everybody’s going to be working for a dotcom company or whatever — not everybody wants to do that. People can’t be pigeonholed or boxed in, or pointed in one direction. I don’t think we have enough focus on community colleges and the high schools to where students can have that stair-stepping out of high school into a vocational or community college, and we need to encourage that.

SMN: You’ve listed your top three priorities as education as it relates to trade and vocational schools, health care, and senior workforce re-entry retraining. We’ll get back to healthcare in a moment, but both of those educational priorities are very non-traditional. Why are those important? MC: Being in contact with the communities in Swain and Jackson and Haywood, that is what I’ve seen. We have a lack of tradesmen. These are plumbers, electricians and HVAC. To expound on that, it’s something Gov. McCrory spoke about over a year ago, and I’m on board with that. Our vocations are missing out. They say we’ve got to have a com-

SMN: If Democrats are to be believed, your future colleagues in the House don’t really share your enthusiasm for education. Are the Democrats right about that? MC: No they’re not. They’re absolutely off base. In the last three years public education funding has gone from $24 million to $72 million. That’s a threefold increase. North Carolina schools have increased form 37th to 17th nationwide. You just had an article saying that Haywood County Schools are up to tenth in the state. Somebody’s doing something right. SMN: You’re against the expansion of Medicaid in the state. MC: I am. If you rob Peter, you gotta pay Paul, and Paul’s always got money in his pocket. I know that’s a real euphemism, but the thing about it is, every time you take money from the federal government, there’s a string attached. When those strings are

but by a slightly wider margin of 52.6 to 47.4 percent. Turns out, turnout is the difference there; 32,241 votes were cast in the 2012 race, but just 22,400 were cast in 2014 — a non-presidential year in which Democrats historically perform worse. So in theory, Queen should have done worse in 2014. Instead, he did better. This could spell trouble for Clampitt. However, this year’s presidential race is unlike any other. A CBS/New York Times poll in March said that both presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump were “viewed more unfavorably than any front-runner for either party since 1984, when CBS began polling voters on the question.” With a margin of just 1,100 votes in both victories, Queen is far from a shoo-in, especially considering many loyal Democrats and Republicans may not show up to the polls to support such unlikable presidential candidates; conversely, perhaps one party or another shows up in droves. Uncertainty yet prevails, but one thing is certain — on Tuesday, Nov. 8, voters who do j make it to the polls will have to choose between two men whose extended kin have been mingling about this region for the better part of three centuries. Those voters will make their ultimate choice based not on the candidates’ associations with national figures like Clinton and Trump, but instead on the positions of the candidates themselves.

attached, you never get out from under that. I’m a firm believer in Amendment 10 — states’ rights. At some point we need to tell the feds to step out of our lives and take a hike. Obamacare is the worst thing that has ever happened to our nation.

SMN: Joe Sam Queen said he couldn’t understand how one of your top issues could be health care but you’re against Medicaid expansion. How do we fill that gap? What’s the answer if Medicaid’s not it? MC: Mr. Queen has the feeling that the money that we pay to the federal government is our money.

SMN: Isn’t it though? MC: Well, it’s money that’s owed to the federal government. To give you a good example, the money you make that you pay to the bank, is it your money or the bank’s money for a car loan? Whose money is it, your money or the bank’s money? That car loan is something you owe.

SMN: Is he also off base about non-partisan redistricting? He supports it, you do not. MC: Absolutely. Every 10 years the state is realigned according to the census. It’s been going on forever, but understand that’s the process and it’s a political process. The

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Smoky Mountain News: The 2010 census says that almost 20 percent of this county is made up of people aged 18 years or less. What do we do to keep those people here or draw them back once they’ve earned their degrees? Joe Sam Queen: The absolute key is jobs. They would love to stay if they could find work here. By not expanding Medicaid we lose 400 Joe Sam Queen healthcare jobs. By not keeping our commitment to higher ed, we’ve lost 130-some teachers and teaching assistants. Those are primary jobs in rural Haywood County – that’s over 500 that the legislature and the governor have cut from us. And every primary job you lose loses a secondary job, so we’ve lost a thousand jobs. If you lose a thousand jobs, you lose a thousand families and a thousand breadwinners because of the governor’s and the legislature’s job policies.

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Holy Week, and I had some obligations in my community. SMN: But if you had made it to the session, you would have voted against it. JSQ: I would assume so. Nobody saw it. The didn’t see it until up in the night. So it’s hard to know what you would have done. I just knew it was arbitrary and capricious, and political theater. SMN: So you get back to the legislature

SMN: HB2 — good for N.C. or no? JSQ: There wasn’t one, not a single, never, not the first transgender abuse in North Carolina. They’ve started this big firestorm, it’s cost us a billion dollars. The law protects no one. It legalizes discrimination. It is bad for business and business has said so. SMN: But you were absent on that vote, weren’t you? JSQ: I was. They called a special session for something that had no merit, it was

SMN: Last question — tell me something nice about Mike Clampitt. JSQ: Well, he is a reenactor, Civil War buff. The Civil War is an important little slice of history, and I give him credit for adding a little historical pizazz to the community. I have always liked my firefighters, he’s a retired firefighter. I give him credit for his fire service, and we share that interest in history.

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Rich people don’t make jobs. Innovators make jobs. Small businesses make jobs. Not big business. We’ve given the top 200 corporations and average of a million dollars each in tax cuts in this last legislature. Did they invest that million dollars or did they give their CEO a bonus? You check the CEO compensation. It is an embarrassment. It is ridiculous. They cut jobs when they can. I sympathize with many of the Trump voters that think somebody stole their job. The global economy has definitely changed — there’s a global labor market, and we compete in it. Now I can tell you, you shouldn’t be competing for low-wage labor. A low-wage labor market does not make you a great state. What you want is a high value employee, not cheap labor. You can let China and Mexico have their cheap labor market, if you’re adding value to the product.

SMN: It’s clear that mistakes have been made in the legislature. What’s the biggest mistake you’ve made since you’ve been a legislator? JSQ: I can tell you one that I learned on the job. I went down when I was first elected to promote wind energy for the mountains. This was in 2002. And I’m an architect, and I hadn’t done my proper site work on the issue. So I was promoting smart energy and big wind for the mountains. Then I got to realizing how big these windmills were. And I went to Mount Mitchell, which was in my district, and there was a company wanting to put like 20 of these giant industrial windmills up there. And if you‘ve ever been to Winston-Salem, they’re about as large as the tallest skyscraper in Winston-Salem. And that’s on flat land. We’re going to put them on top of the mountains. So our beautiful mountains would have been a Christmas tree light, and I said, “Oh my God, I’m promoting the wrong idea here.”

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SMN: Let’s talk about high-speed internet. It seems every single candidate running for office agrees on the need for high-speed internet, but not one has talked about how we get it. JSQ: I was chairman, when I was in the majority in the Senate, of science and technology, our subcommittee. We had sessions on it for a full year. We worked up every aspect that we could. There is a good route to universal broadband this year – any time the General Assembly and the governor want to do it. It basically is high-speed smart meters on the back of every home brought to you by your utility company. Then you have a customer interface with their utility company so they can save energy, so the energy savings pays for the investment of high-speed internet to every meter. The utility company saves lots of money on their side of the meter by having this high-speed connection to their customer, and the customer saves energy. It saves the customer energy, lowers their utility bill, saves the utility company energy, makes them much more efficient on their side of the meter, and the energy saved can be sold in the market which we’ve already paid for, because our utility bills are not — we’re really not paying for kilowatts. We’re being billed by kilowatts, but the utility commission sets the rates based on capacity. What is the capacity you need — we ask the utility companies to provide the capacity and that cost is subdivided down to a kilowatt amount. So if you can keep people out of peak power and save power, a kilowatt saved is a kilowatt earned. You can sell it on the market. Duke Energy can sell it on the market to their neighboring states. It’s a commodity that moves on the wires. So all of it pays for itself – we’d have universal broadband.

SMN: Jobs was another of your big priorities, and we’ve talked about the technology economy creating jobs. We’ve also talked about the health care industry creating jobs. There’s a school of thought that says that if you cut taxes on the rich, that money will overflow and that will trickle down and that will create jobs. Do you believe that? JSQ: No. It is voodoo economics. It’s been voodoo economics but the likes of Mike Clampitt haven’t got the message yet. They’ve drank the Kool-Aid. Bull.

Innovators make jobs. Small businesses make jobs. Not big business. We’ve given the top 200 corporations and average of a million dollars each in tax cuts in this last legislature. Did they invest that million dollars or did they give their CEO a bonus? You check the CEO compensation. It is an embarrassment.

and HB2 comes back around. JSQ: I would vote to repeal it in a heartbeat.

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Now there’s some nuances, because technology allows really smart things to happen. You put chips in these smart meters, because I’m not saying we’re going to buy internet for everybody – everybody’s going to have to buy their internet, but in half of my district, my citizens can’t buy high-speed internet at their house at any price. They can get it from satellite and things like that like you do in Africa, but it’s wildly expensive relative to what it should be. So you put a chip in the meter so little boys and girls can get a laptop for school, and the department of public instruction would pay a fee so that every one of these laptops would have, basically, Wi-Fi. So we would have every kid connected. That would mean so much to education.

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CLAMPITT, CONTINUED FROM 6 only reason the Democrats want to see that changed at this point is because they’re in the rear. SMN: To the victor go the spoils? MC: Your words are better than mine with that, and that’s very true. SMN: I can see that – you’ve fought and won and want to exercise some of that privilege. But is it good for North Carolina? MC: There’s only one caveat to all this, the splitting of a county. And I will say I think that — and Haywood County will be the county I use — we have split Haywood County between the 118th and 119th. We have a set number of representatives, and I think representation should be bound by county lines. It’s a split on a legislative level, especially when you have a Democrat and a Republican representing two halves of the county. Mr. Queen said repetitively last night in his last two minutes how he would work with anyone. Well, Rep. Presnell is the 118th District representative and he refused to work with her on issues involving Haywood County. So you can’t talk out of both sides of your mouth and say the same thing. I’m not going to tell people what they want to hear to get their vote.

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SMN: Nearly every candidate running this year has mentioned high-speed internet as something we really need. You agree with that, right? MC: I’ll agree with that. It’s sort of a nobrainer. With that, how you going to pay for it? SMN: Well that’s the question – not one candidate has said how we get it. How do we get it? MC: I’ll tell you that’s why I didn’t mention it – just because you mention something, yeah you need it, but how do you pay for it? You tell me – do you want another surcharge

on your cable bill? A surcharge is just another name for a tax. So do you want another tax just to be able to give that affordability of internet to everyone? You pay for it? I don’t think people want to do that. So until we can identify a funding mechanism to be able to pay for the high-speed internet everybody keeps talking about — which I’m for — remember, nothing’s free. It’s like that Medicaid expansion — nothing’s free. If the feds come in to give you a grant to do that, watch the strings. Watch those strings. I’d rather own an older car that’s dependable than buy a new car and have payments. SMN: HB2 – good for N.C. or no? MC: It is. North Carolina’s financial division did a survey that North Carolinians’ gross annual income was $510 billion dollars, and just based on what they were saying would be a loss for that was $10 billion and figured out as less than .1 percent loss of economic impact in North Carolina. SMN: Sure, it didn’t have that large of an economic impact, but let’s talk about if it’s good for North Carolina moving forward. MC: HB2 is very misunderstood; for one, HB2 is only five pages long. Nowhere in HB2 does it mention the word “transgender.” HB2 simply says that persons use the restroom according to the sex of their birth certificate. What’s wrong with that? Men are men and women are women. It’s a safety issue and a property rights issue. The safety issue is, in high schools with the raging hormones of young teenagers, and we both are older males now but we probably remember those days in high school, if a young person wanted to take and capitalize on saying “I feel more of a female inclination today,” and go change clothes in the girls locker room or shower room, they have the opportunity to do that — before HB2. So with colleges, and universities and schools and any public domain, it’s a safety

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issue for men and women. Thing about it is, would you want your wife, or your high school child to be sharing the restroom with a male, or a person who says they have tendencies to feel like a woman that day? Majority of the time it is that, rather than a female saying that they feel like a male. And we’re also speaking about a percentage of less than one percent – one half of one percent statewide. The property rights issue is, you have a business that has restrooms, and they’re available, and I’m having the government tell me you can’t have your restroom unless a male and female can use the same restroom. HB2’s good for that. SMN: At the Mountaineer forum when you closed, you said you were a bible-thumping, gun-toting, adorable intolerable but what I think you were trying to say was ‘deplorable.’ What’s curious to me is that Michelle Presnell said the exact same thing when she closed her debate right after yours. Was that something you two worked out together or is that… MC: [laughing] I gotta laugh, that is very funny. I did hear that. We did not script that.

SMN: That’s understandable – it’s Trump language, you know, so it’s not surprising. MC: Well it was no coincidence that Michelle Presnell was at the Trump rally [in Asheville Sept. 12] and was a speaker, and there was no surprise that I was at the Trump rally behind the scenes, and behind him in the stands. That being said, a lot of that came from being at the Trump rally, simply because Hillary Clinton has made it a point to talk about the blue collar people. I’m retired fire service, we’re talking about farmers and nurses and police officers, all your tradespeople are all blue collar. There’s no disrespect in that. She was disrespectful in calling them deplorables. I may have gotten tongue-tangled there but I think people understood what I was trying to say.

SMN: You and Presnell are on the same page with your language by coincidence. That indicates that a lot of the things Trump is saying are filtering down to and starting to get instilled in people’s heads. So would you say that the Republican Party in North Carolina is unified behind him? MC: Yes sir, absolutely. Regardless about what people say about any kind of division or turmoil or whatever, we are unified as a party in North Carolina, especially in the western districts – Michelle Presnell, myself and [House District 120 candidate] Kevin Corbin, we are all on the same page and just by relating or passing on that Trump has passed down with his verbage, we’re recognizing that people relate to that and I am capitalizing on that when I can to let people know that I‘m on board with Trump. That’s my president. I’m good with that. No problems, so hopefully that coattail effect will carry on with me for this third time.

SMN: Last question and it’s either the easiest or hardest, depending on how you look at it. Tell me the nicest thing about Joe Sam Queen. MC: [long pause] His absence. 365-78

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now — an updated plan is on the way, but the one currently in place is a generic, “barebones” document written in 2006 that doesn’t contain the specifics needed to be truly helpful to commissioners making decisions in 2016. A committee has been working for the past 18 months to update it. “It wouldn’t go into such detail as what we’re trying to do,” County Planner Mike Poston said of the existing plan. “It mentioned public health and those types of things but didn’t really try to set any particular policies specific to those areas.” The comprehensive planning committee is currently finishing up a draft of the updated document and will be planning public input meetings before the end of the year, Poston said, presenting the final document to commissioners in 2017.

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BY HOLLY KAYS STAFF WRITER nyone who’s driven through Jackson County in the last several months is likely well aware that there’s an election underway for two county commissioner seats. Ron Mau and Mickey Luker, Republicans who are running a joint campaign to unseat Democratic incumbents Vicki Greene and Mark Jones, have had their billboards up since shortly after primary election season closed out to proclaim their message that “change is coming,” with Greene and Jones responding with billboards of their own. They’ve been attending county meetings all year and sending out press releases all summer. It’s been an earlier start to the campaign season than what Greene and Jones are accustomed to — Jones said he’s typically started his general election campaigning after Labor Day — but Mau said he didn’t see any reason to wait. “If I’m going to start doing something, I’m going to do it,” Mau said. “As far as I’m concerned, the day I file is the day I start.” Mau and Luker say they’re running to give Jackson County residents the transparency, fiscal responsibility and support for public education they should expect of their government. On those fronts, they believe, a lot needs to change. But Greene and Jones say that transparency, smart spending and collaboration with other organizations — including the schools — are already in place. Things have been going well for the last four years, they say, and if voters keep them on the board the county will remain on an upward trajectory. “Their message is ‘Change is coming.’ I’m

Mau begs to differ. One of the areas where he’d like to see the biggest shift from the current administration, he said, is in capital expenditures. Mau, who holds a Ph.D. in finance, sees something missing in the way commissioners go about prioritizing projects and counting the cost, and he believes some endeavors could be re-envisioned to save taxpayer money. For one thing, he said, when planning new construction, operating and maintenance expenses should be built into the budget along with the cost of actually erecting the building, and those expenses should always be included in discussions regarding construction cost. When prioritizing projects, he said, commissioners should make a bigger effort to see that the public’s priorities are reflected, as well as their own. They should use the county’s comprehensive plan as a tool to do that. “The comprehensive plan is being updated right now, but you never hear the comprehensive plan being discussed in any of the meetings,” Mau said. “If you’ve got items that are on your comprehensive plan, those should be your road map for the county,” Luker said. “If you’re not following that, why are we spending money on a comprehensive plan?” Greene and Jones, meanwhile, dismiss those concerns as making a mountain where nary a molehill exists. “If the architects do their jobs, that’s part of their project is building in the costs of operation and making us aware of what those increased costs should be,” Jones said. And when it comes to the comprehensive plan, Greene said, there really isn’t one right

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not sure that I have seen or understood what that change is, and I’m even more sure that there is not a need for change,” Greene said.

Mau and Luker also say that they’d want to re-evaluate some existing capital priorities to see if they could be reimagined to maximize value and save money. In particular, they both support collaboration between the county and Southwestern Community College on upcoming health facility projects. SCC wants to build a $16 million health sciences building, and the county is looking to renovate or replace its existing health depart-

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ment building. Luker and Mau would like to see the two projects combined into one. “As long as it’s still a potential, I think it should still be looked at,” Mau said. “There might be some opportunities to help make that project make sense and actually save money — you don’t know until you get the needs assessment back.” According to a June press release from Mau, combining the projects could save $3 million and responses to the idea have been “extremely positive.” “As a department leader, it’s a territorial thing,” Luker said of opposition to the idea. “Sometimes you need to just jump out of the box and say, ‘Is there a better way to cost savings, improve services, provide more educational opportunities?’” According to Jones, who sits on both the Board of Health and the SCC Board of Trustees, there’s nothing territorial about commissioners’ reticence to the idea. “That is not well received by our boards, period,” he said. “There is a lot of questions regarding patient privacy, having students intermingle with patients.” The SCC building would be for teaching only, not for providing care, Jones said. And as of now it’s looking like the county’s health department won’t need a completely new

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Both Greene and Jones, by and large, support the board’s current prioritization of a renovated health department, new animal shelter and improved parks and greenways as the most vital improvements to the county. However, they differ on some counts. For Greene, an animal shelter should be the number one priority. “We’re in a terrible, small, antiquated concrete block building that just is not suitable, so we need a larger facility to house animals until they can be adopted and perhaps include an adoption center — a really nice place for the humans and animals to interact and pick each other out,” she said. Earlier this year, commissioners received a report that put the price tag for a new animal shelter at somewhere around $5 million, which gave everyone pause. The board is currently waiting for a new, more conservative design and cost estimate to be completed. Jones would like to see an indoor swimming pool make it to the top-tier of priorities. He’s long enjoyed swimming as a favorite form of recreation and believes having a swimming pool would draw people into the county while also providing valuable opportunities for recreation and physical therapy.

“I think I’m the only commissioner that wants one, but I will keep asking for one until we can fund one and it fits into our recreation center,” Jones said. “I think it would be a great addition to Jackson County.” Greene said she questions whether the high price tag of a swimming pool is worth it and maintains that her top priority recreation-wise will be to create community parks in Jackson’s outlying areas that are currently without. But once that’s done, she may one day consider supporting a swimming pool. “I don’t consider the swimming pool a necessity. I consider it a luxury, but it is something people other than me would enjoy,” she said. For Jones, however, the top priority — and one of the main reasons he’s running for another term — will be to achieve expanded sewer capacity in Cashiers. For nearly a decade, there’s been no additional sewer capacity available in the mountain community, and that’s a reality that severely stymies growth. “It’s a total economic need,” Jones said. “I can’t put more emphasis on that.” He’s been working on the project for 12 years — since before he was elected commissioner — and wants to see it to the finish line. The Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority has acquired property and a $500,000 Golden LEAF Fund grant towards a new wastewater treatment facility, and now TWSA is finalizing plans and funding for the project. Luker and Mau, meanwhile, say they’d be looking to the comprehensive plan to inform

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their capital priorities as commissioners and criticize the current administration for the funding struggles that Jackson Neighbors in Need, a nonprofit that works to protect lowincome people during cold weather (see story on page 3) has experienced in recent years. Neighbors in Need came to commissioners last winter to announce that they were days away from running out of money — commissioners responded with a donation of $15,000 — and met with commissioners in September to discuss structuring some more permanent partnership between the county and Neighbors in Need going for-

ward. “The agencies should not have been coming and begging the county to take a part of this opportunity to provide a second opportunity for somebody that’s hit a misfortune in their life,” said Luker. “The county should have automatically been stepping up to the plate and said, ‘Let us take a lead role in this.’” Jones, meanwhile, responded that he’s more than happy to think about funding the organization on a permanent basis. During the September meeting, commissioners were

receptive to the idea and have been responsive to previous funding requests that Neighbors in Need has made. “I could see the county being a strong supporter and partner in doing something permanent,” he said.

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Luker and Mau have also criticized the current board on their funding of public education. Sure, commissioners approved $9 million for emergency repairs of school facilities, but it’s an election year — they needed to look good, Luker said. What negligence in past years led to those repairs being so immediately necessary now, he asked? “That didn’t happen overnight, that didn’t happen in a year’s time, and why was that issue allowed to compound?” Luker asked. That goes back to the earlier point about capital planning, Mau said. There should be an asset management plan dictating how and when facilities are replaced so the county doesn’t need take out a loan to fund a $9 million maintenance bill. “Roofs have an expected life. Pavements have an expected life,” Mau said. Commissioners should plan accordingly. But that’s exactly what motivated the current board to make the choice it did, Greene said. Back in 2015, Jackson Schools Superintendent Mike Murray updated commissioners on the state of the roofs and said

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â&#x20AC;˘ Party: Republican â&#x20AC;˘ Residence: East Laport â&#x20AC;˘ Age: 48 â&#x20AC;˘ Professional background: Luker began his career with 20 years in county government, including as a jailer and dispatcher in the Sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office, then work in the Department of Social Services. He then moved to Bear Lake Reserve, where he served as vice president, and for the past five years he has owned Caney Fork General Store. â&#x20AC;˘ Political experience: Luker has served as chairman of the Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority and as an officer in the Cullowhee Fire Department. He has also been part of the Travel and Tourism Board and of the Cashiers Chamber of Commerce board. Luker has never held elected office before. â&#x20AC;˘ Reason to run: â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the end of the day itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the people, the reason Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m running. Over the last year and a half I probably had numerous people come to me and ask me to run for office so that theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d feel like they had a voice and somebody that would actually speak for them.â&#x20AC;?

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Party: Democrat Residence: Webster Age: 66 Professional background: Greene spent 36 years working for the Southwestern Commission, holding various positions including community planner, grants planner, revolving loan fund administrator, housing program workforce development director and assistant director. â&#x20AC;˘ Political experience: Greene is coming to the end of her first term on the Jackson County Board of Commissioners. She has served on a variety of boards, both before and during her tenure as a commissioner. She currently sits on the countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s airport authority, library and tourism development authority boards and is on the advisory committee for Smoky Mountain Mental Health. â&#x20AC;˘ Reason to run: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wish to continue to be of service for the citizens of Jackson County. I love Jackson County. I love its people and feel as though I will continue to do the best job I can as commissioner.â&#x20AC;?

Party: Democrat Residence: Cashiers Age: 57 Professional background: After completing school, Jones spent five years as a research assistant at Western Carolina University working to recreate the type of corn that Cherokee people would have traditionally used. When the project ended he took a temporary job as a bellman at High Hampton Inn and has worked there ever since, moving up until he was offered the general manager position in 1997. When he was elected to his county commission seat in 2006, Jones scaled back to a morning management role to make time for his commissioner duties. â&#x20AC;˘ Political experience: Jones has been a Jackson County commissioner since 2006. He has served on a variety of boards, both before and during his tenure as commissioner. He currently sits on the boards for the health department, Southwestern Community College, Good Samaritan Clinic and Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority. He is vice chair of the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council and chair of the Airport Authority. â&#x20AC;˘ Reason to run: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I would like to continue to offer the skills and knowledge I have picked up in my life with 30 years of being general manager at High Hampton Inn combined with the organizations I have served with the knowledge of the county that I have.â&#x20AC;?

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More than 20 employers will be at Southwestern Community College’s Macon Campus for the Fall Hiring Fair from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Oct. 6 in Franklin. The event is open to students, alumni and members of the community seeking employment in the region. Employers scheduled to appear will represent a wide variety of fields ranging from technology to hospitality and from banking to education. Job-seekers are encouraged to dress professionally and bring copies of their resumes. 828.339.4212 or m_despeaux@southwesterncc.edu.

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DEBATING TAXATION In regard to taxation, Mau and Luker have both been vocal opponents of increases the current board of commissioners has recently facilitated. As of this year, county property taxes are 37 cents per $100 of value compared to the previous 28-cent rate, and an additional quarter-cent sales tax now applies to purchases excluding gas and groceries. “At the most we should have stayed revenue-neutral,” Luker said of the property tax increase.

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Following a countywide revaluation of property, most people saw their values drop compared to the last valuation, which appraised pre-recession property values. Commissioners knew they’d have to raise the property tax rate in order to maintain services at the same level. A revenue-neutral rate would have been 35.3 cents per $100 of value. Commissioners decided to up the rate to 37 cents in order to fund increased expenditures for emergency services. “I have no problem with that and I will tell you this,” Greene said. “I think there have been a couple letters in The Sylva Herald about the tax increase but nobody’s called me about it. It has not been the big issue that I thought it could be.” Before the tax increase, Jackson had the lowest property tax rate in the state. It’s now the sixth-lowest in the state and smack dab in the middle of the seven westernmost counties. Mau doesn’t see that new placement as being the best way to go. Jackson’s per-capita property value is the second highest in the state, he said, so it stands to reason that its

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that year-by-year maintenance expenditures had been neglected prior to his arrival in 2011. Now, a large docket of work was needed up front. In response, commissioners funded some of the more immediately needed repairs, but in 2016 Murray came back and told the board that the rest of the repairs needed to be done yesterday — they couldn’t wait to be crossed off a five-year plan. “This January when we were presented with a list of $9 million worth of capital projects, this board led by (Commission Chairman) Brian McMahan decided, ‘Let’s not put off any of these projects that the school needs. Let’s tackle it all right now,’” Greene said. “That way in a year or so when they’re all completed, we’ll be starting with as good of buildings as we can get and then we can set aside funding for repair needs as they come up.” Evidence of the current board’s positive relationship with the school system, Greene said, would be that the school board appointed Jones, a commissioner, as its representative to the SCC Board of Trustees. “To me that indicates a strong belief in Mark as a commissioner with the feeling that he will represent not just the commissioner board but the Board of Education in dealing with the community college,” Greene said. But if the school system is such a high priority, Mau asked, why has the county’s allocation for the schools’ operating budget increased by only 2 percent since 2012 even as the overall county budget has increased by 15 percent? Especially considering that teachers are paying for school supplies out of their own pockets, textbooks are aging and in short supply, and resources such as printer paper and ink are limited? “Teachers are having to buy more supplies for their classroom,” Mau said. “There’s no reason that shouldn’t come from the county’s budget.” According to Greene, however, Mau is leaving out some key context. “The county commission funded exactly what the school system asked for for operating expenses,” she said. “Exactly.” Besides, she said, it’s technically not the county’s job to pay for supplies. In North Carolina, counties are expected to pay for school facilities while the state provides the staffing and resources to fill them. But over

the last several years, Greene said, the state legislature has reduced funding by more than 30 percent. “People at the local level look to us to replace what the state has done,” she said.

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tax rate be lower. Meanwhile, the county has a high poverty rate to think about. “We’ve got 20 to 25 percent living below the poverty rate, and they’re getting hit with that tax bill,” Mau said. He takes particular issue with the new quarter-cent sales tax that went into effect Oct. 1 — or, more specifically, the manner in which that tax was passed. The discussion began during a Feb. 24 work session as part of a conversation about the SCC master plan, which proposed tens of millions of dollars in capital improvements. On March 3, commissioners unanimously voted to place a referendum vote on the June 7 ballot asking voters to approve an additional quarter-cent sales tax, excluding gas and groceries, to raise money for capital projects at SCC and Jackson County Schools. Oftentimes, Jones said, the existing 6.75 percent sales tax was being rounded up to 7 percent anyway due to the inability to split a cent, and passing the measure would create an additional $1.2 million per year to help out the schools. Mau, however, decried the fast-paced decision to put the question on the ballot for a second primary in which only a small portion of registered voters would participate. It should have waited until November, he said, when turnout would be much higher. “That’s not a hard math problem to figure out when it should have been placed on the ballot,” Mau said. “I’m all about education and all that we can do for education,” Luker said. “Our kids deserve it, our classrooms deserve it and our teachers sure as hell deserve it, but to be fair to everyone in Jackson County, it only makes sense that we have that election to have that on the ballot when the biggest majority of Jackson County is voting.” In addition, said Mau, the sales tax increase is a “regressive tax” that will disproportionately affect the families struggling most in Jackson County. Both Jones and Greene, however, have stood by the decision. Had they waited until November to put it on the ballot, Jones said, the schools would have lost $500,000 in potential revenue from the delay. And, with so many local, state and national offices in the mix, the sales tax issue would likely have gotten lost in the fray — it would have appeared on page four of the ballot. During the June 7 primary, it was on the first page of the ballot and at the forefront of local news. “I would have never thought in my whole elected official career that I would have been proud of a tax increase and could hold my head high, but I am,” Jones said. “I think that was the right call,” Greene agreed, pointing out that the Republican commissioner board in Cherokee County also put a quarter-cent sales tax increase on its June ballot to benefit its public schools. Regarding impacts on the poor, Greene and Jones agreed, the outcome is likely minimal. The increased tax doesn’t apply to gas and groceries, and due to rounding many purchases were already taxed at 7 percent anyway. The tax amounts to 25 cents per $100. “I think we did the best we could,” she said.

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High-speed internet project plods along BY CORY VAILLANCOURT STAFF WRITER he all-important push to bring highspeed internet to Western North Carolina generated a lot of optimism earlier this summer when the town of Waynesville and the Land of Sky Regional Council entered into an agreement with the goal of expanding high-speed internet service to the area. The LOS is a multijurisdictional Ashevillebased organization that helps local governments administer programs supporting economic and workforce development. In June, the town contributed Jon Feichter $4,877 toward a $35,000 effort to manage the project with the goal of convening a steering committee, gathering and analyzing regional data, and drafting a Request for Qualifications designed to attract vendors to deliver highspeed gigabit internet service to the area. But on Sept. 27, Waynesville Alderman Jon Feichter — the town’s representative on the LOS steering committee — reported to the board that an RFQ intended to identify a consultant to manage the project only received two responses by the Sept. 22 dead-

With the large file sizes that have become common in emerging hi-tech industries — like distance education, global collaborative research, hi-def video production and telemedicine — highspeed internet is more of a necessity than a luxury. telemedicine — high-speed internet is more of a necessity than a luxury. “It’s the water and electricity of the 21st century,” Waynesville Mayor Gavin Brown said during the Sept. 27 meeting. He went on to say that he hoped this effort would in the future be remembered alongside other such momentous infrastructural achievements of the town like the purchase of the watershed in the 1920s and subsequent rural electrification. However, just like those watershed and electrification projects nearly a century ago, installing the infrastructure needed to provide the type of internet capacity demanded

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line, which has now been extended to Oct. 3. “I’d say the general consensus is yes, there is a little bit of disappointment that only two responses were received,” Feichter said. “However, this has not dampened enthusiasm for this project among the steering committee even a little bit. In fact, after our field trip to Chattanooga this past Friday, I’m even more enthusiastic than I was before.” Chattanooga has been a model city for others seeking high-speed internet. Back in July, Feichter said that consumers and businesses in Western North Carolina pay more for broadband, and receive inferior service compared to the rest of the state, and that closing the gap would help “level the economic playing field,” opening up telecommuting opportunities for Haywood County residents. High-speed internet of the kind called for in the agreement would deliver data at remarkable speeds, allowing a two-hour HD movie to be downloaded in just 25 seconds. Currently, the average speed of most Americans makes that process take more than 70 minutes. Speeds of this magnitude, Feichter said, are for much more than binge-watching Hulu. With the large file sizes that have become common in emerging hi-tech industries — like distance education, global collaborative research, hi-def video production and

is expensive — and made all the more so by the region’s mountainous and rocky terrain. In fact, those obstacles may be the reason only two responses were received — wellqualified consultants may believe the project to be so expensive that the RFQ they ultimately issue to service providers will likely attract no one and end up being a tremendous failure to which their name will be forever tied. “I don’t think this is the case at all,” Feichter countered. “On the contrary, one of the best aspects of this process is precisely that the expense will be shouldered by the service provider(s) and not the municipality. My strong suspicion is the lack of response is likely a function of the amount of money being offered ($35,000). It would not surprise me if we have to increase that slightly in order to broaden the appeal, but at this point, I am happy to see what happens with the extended deadline.” Feichter went on to say that to his knowledge, increasing the consulting fee has not been discussed, but he thinks project stakeholders are content to wait and see what happens with the extended deadline. The LOS hopes by extending the deadline for consultants to submit their qualifications, it will have a broader base of candidates to choose from; hiring is still expected to take place in November, and an RFQ is expected by April or May 2017.

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ty asked for it; next, Rogers succinctly stated that he’d “never say never,” but as a small businessman — he owns Rogers Express Lube and Tire in Canton with his father, Buddy — he’d raise taxes only as a last resort. “I believe that we need to do everything we can to keep taxes as low as we can,” Rogers said. Brown and Black repeated Rogers’ assertion, with Black emphasizing the expansion of the county tax base so that rates could be lowered. Brown, however, reminded the room that 34 percent of county land is owned by the federal government. “It limits us on the amount of evaluation,” he said. One thing that many people don’t realize is Kevin Ensley that at least 70 percent of the county’s budget is claimed by state- or federally-mandated services, leaving commissioners with what Rogers said was about 25 percent of the budget subject to the commission’s discretionary priorities. As far as reducing Brandon Rogers spending within that 25 percent in order to lower taxes or balance a budget, all candidates agreed that cutting debt service payments and keeping a handle on unfunded liabilities was one of the few practical ways to contribute to the county’s financial health. Comprehensive land planning has long been a contentious issue in Haywood County. There is no formal comprehensive use plan right now, but recent developments including the controversial indoor shooting range in Francis Farm and the recently-passed high

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BY CORY VAILLANCOURT STAFF WRITER aywood County Commission candidates faced off last Thursday at a forum hosted by The Mountaineer, and while there wasn’t a lot of dissention among them, the questions they received provide insight into the needs and wants of Haywood County residents. In fact, candidates were unanimous in their desire for high-speed internet in the county. Democrats Steve Brown, Robin Greene Black, and Republicans Kevin Ensley and Brandon Rogers all agreed that broadband was a top three priority. Brown, executive director of the ARC of Robin Greene Black Haywood County, a social services agency that aids individuals with developmental disabilities, opined that there is a mental health and substance abuse crisis in Haywood County, while Black added affordable housing to her list of priorities. Steve Brown But all four candidates also mentioned expanding sewer and water infrastructure as another important driver of economic development. Commissioner Ensley, a surveyor by trade, spoke most authoritatively on the matter, mentioning it not only as a financial boon to the county but also as a prerequisite to solving the county’s affordable housing crisis. On taxes, candidates were asked if there were any situations in which they would consider raising taxes. Ensley answered first, stating that he’d consider it only if the communi-

impact development ordinance suggest a slow building acceptance in the county of at least some land use planning. Black said the county is too small and too diverse to apply a large master plan to developments and favors the use of ordinances like the high impact ordinance. Brown chipped in by referring to enterprise zones recently created in Jackson County, something Ensley agreed with as he continued to bolster his support of sewer and water infrastructure as an economic driver. Rogers said he didn’t disagree with the others, but again stressed the overregulation of businesses and his desire to see such ordinances kept to a minimum. The candidates were also asked which characteristics or phrases best described them. Black drew laughs when she said she was accountable (“I’m an accountant”). Rogers and Brown both said “Christian,” and Ensley described himself as a team builder. The subject of how to best augment county economic development was one where the candidates most differentiated themselves from each other. Ensley cited the recent inter-local agreement with the town of Canton, whereby the county will contribute $200,000 toward improvements meant to aid Western Carolina Freightliner in its move to the former An-Ton auto dealership on Champion Drive near Interstate 40 in Canton. The payback on the $200,000 is expected to be five to seven years as anywhere from 25 to 60 jobs are created and sales tax on trucks, truck parts and truck repairs ramps up. “These short term sacrifices are long term gain,” Ensley said. Ensley also again proclaimed sewer and water infrastructure paramount in the county’s efforts to grow, which Black agreed with; Rogers wants to expand the Economic Development Council, and Brown trumpets broadband. The final question dealt with a recent report suggesting that Haywood County is losing teachers to adjoining counties and states that have higher supplement pay. Rogers “absolutely” supports raising that supplement pay, as does Black. “The fact is, we’re funding our schools less at the county level,” Black said. Ensley suggested waiting for the results of a recently convened school board panel tasked with studying the issue. Brown said he wasn’t in favor of a line item increasing the supplement, but is in support of finding better ways — including funding — to keep experienced educators in the county. County commissioner candidates will again face off to expand on their answers and field new questions at the Folkmoot Friendship Center on Thursday Oct. 20, when The Smoky Mountain News will host a forum and candidate meet-and-greet starting at 6 p.m.

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Casino board member loses fight to keep seat Council narrowly upholds legislation to end Kephart’s term Sept. 30 BY HOLLY KAYS STAFF WRITER fter a yearlong tug-of-war, Angela Kephart has vacated her post as a Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise board member following the Cherokee Tribal Council’s razor-close decision to uphold July legislation shortening her term by a year to end Sept. 30. The vote — 44-43 in favor of denying Kephart’s protest of the legislation — took place after about half an hour of closed-session discussion Sept. 22. The meeting convened in open session but closed at the request of Kephart, who said she was concerned about the possibility of “sensitive information” being discussed on air (Cherokee Tribal Council meetings are televised live on the Qualla Boundary). More than 25 people waited outside the chamber for the doors to open and the vote to be taken, according to the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians’ Communications Director Chris McCoy. Kephart is decrying the decision as cementing an egregious overreach of power, while Kephart’s opponents — which

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include Principal Chief Patrick Lambert — are applauding her upcoming absence from the board. “The tribe deserves leadership that represents Cherokee families with honor and integrity. The conduct represented in this matter were not what myself, and ultimately Tribal Council, felt best served the people,” Lambert said in a statement. “I’m happy it came out like it did,” said Lea Wolf, a tribal member who frequents the councilhouse to track tribal politics. “It’s been too long that positive motion has gained ground. It was just a small victory but nonetheless a positive outcome.” According to Kephart, however, what people such as Wolf see as a victory comes at a cost. “It’s a manipulation of legislation that gives the principal chief a disproportionate amount of power and control,” Kephart said, “and it imposes his agenda on all supposedly independent boards.” Lambert takes issue with that statement, pointing out that Council made the ultimate decision as to the fate of the resolution. Lambert merely introduced it for their consideration. “It is completely within the law for a Chief to request and make amendments to prior resolutions such as this,” McCoy added. The legislation in question, which

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Lambert introduced, set out to “clarify” the order of the appointments for Kephart and fellow TCGE board member Barak Myers, who were both appointed by former Principal Chief Michell Hicks in March 2015. Hicks’ legislation listed Myers’ name first and Kephart’s name second, stating that the first appointment would expire Sept. 30, 2016, and the second would expire Sept. 30, 2017. Lambert’s resolution, which passed in July, reversed the order of appointments so Kephart’s term would expire this year and Myers’ Angela Kephart in 2017. Kephart has never seen eye-to-eye with Lambert, who served as executive director of the TGCE throughout its existence until resigning to run for chief. Immediately upon taking office, Lambert sent Kephart a letter formally accepting her resignation from the board, which she insisted she had never given. “It’s clear that he has a personal agenda with me,” Kephart said. Kephart stayed on the board but became the focus of scrutiny earlier this year following reports of inappropriate behavior during a February Jennifer Nettles concert at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino. A security video from Harrah’s — it’s unknown who obtained and publicized it— showed a roomful of Kephart’s guests in a suite the night of the concert. The video showed guests partying and making out with each other. Afterward, there were reports that casino employees serving the group had been sexually or verbally harassed, and some said Kephart had been accepting free alcohol — something that’s not permitted of a member of the TCGE board. “The behavior that I observed and probably 11,000 other people have observed was inappropriate for someone that represents this tribe on a board,” Councilmember Teresa McCoy, of Big Cove, said during an April council meeting in which she introduced a resolution to remove Kephart from the board. Kephart, however, consistently denied any wrongdoing. Council voted to launch an investigation rather than remove Kephart outright, and following the investigation’s delivery, a large majority of council members voted to kill McCoy’s resolution to remove Kephart. Neither the report nor the name of the investigator were released, but a copy of the conclusion provided by Kephart stated that “the investigator believes it would be unfair to hold Kephart accountable for actions of her guests that she may or may not have been aware of.” However, both Lambert and Teresa McCoy pledged that the vote wouldn’t be

How they voted The Cherokee Tribal Council consists of 12 members whose votes are weighted, based on the populations of the areas they represent, to add up to 100. The number of weighted votes per member ranges from 6 to 12. Members voted on a protest filed by Tribal Casino Gaming Enterprise board member Angela Kephart as follows: Deny the protest and uphold legislation ending her term on Sept. 30: Bo Crowe, of Wolfetown; Alan “B” Ensley, of Yellowhill; Marie Junaluska, of Painttown; Teresa McCoy, of Big Cove; Albert Rose, of Birdtown. Uphold the protest and cause her term to extend to its original Sept. 30, 2017, ending: Brandon Jones, of Snowbird; Anita Lossiah, of Yellowhill; Travis Smith, of Birdtown; Bill Taylor, of Wolfetown; Adam Wachacha, of Snowbird. Absent: Richard French, of Big Cove; Tommye Saunooke, of Painttown. The vote was to deny the protest 44-43.

the end of the road for efforts to remove Kephart — Lambert’s legislation to switch the order of Kephart’s and Myers’ terms came to the floor the very next month. Throughout the past year, Lambert has maintained that Kephart is not to be trusted with an office of public responsibility and that there are ample reasons to remove her from leadership. TGCE board members are paid the same salary as Tribal Council members, more than $80,000 per year. “I will continue to stand firmly with the Cherokee family and all employees who have had to suffer from this type of mistreatment from Ms. Kephart,” Lambert said in a June statement issued to The Smoky Mountain News. Kephart, meanwhile, says that she’s being treated unfairly and that tribal members should be on guard against executive overreach. “It’s not just going to be me,” Kephart said. “This clearly sets a precedent to where he can alter any term and switch them around.” While the fight to keep her seat on the board is now officially over, Kephart is pursuing litigation against Louisa Reed, a Snowbird resident whose daughter allegedly suffered verbal abuse from Kephart during the Jennifer Nettles concert. Reed had addressed council in March to relay the story and ask them to intervene. “I personally think this was hostile actions on this women toward my daughter,” Reed said in council. After Reed’s appearance in council, Kephart filed a lawsuit alleging that Reed’s statement and “subsequent reactions by the tribal community,” had caused her “monetary and economic loss.” Kephart is asking for damages in excess of $10,000 in addition to attorney’s fees and court costs. The suit is currently working its way through court.

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Feds file motion to dismiss Swain’s lawsuit BY J ESSI STONE N EWS E DITOR he federal government waited until the 11th hour to issue a response to Swain County’s North Shore Road lawsuit — and the response was not surprising. “They did what we thought they would — they filed a motion for dismissal,” said Swain County Manager Kevin King. “Our next step is to respond to the motion and try to get it to court.” Swain County commissioners voted unanimously in March to sue the U.S. Department of Interior for the remaining $39.2 million owed to the county from a settlement agreement reached in 2010. After filing multiple extensions, the Department of Interior finally issued its motion to dismiss late last week. The $52 million settlement agreement upon by the National Park Service and Swain County was the result of a decadeslong battle to get the federal government to rebuild the North Shore Road from Bryson City to Tennessee. Better known now as the Road to Nowhere, the 30-mile stretch was flooded in the 1940s when Fontana Dam was being created. Local officials fought for many years to get the 30-mile road rebuilt, but ultimately agreed to the settlement money instead. The federal government did make an ini-

tial payment of $12.8 million after the settlement was reached, but Swain County hasn’t seen another dime since then. With the agreement expiring in 2020, county commissioners took drastic action with a lawsuit in hopes of recouping the money before the deadline. “Swain County has waited for decades for the federal government to make good on its obligation to construct a critically important road connecting the north shore of the manmade Lake Fontana with the rest of Swain County,” the county’s complaint states. “The government committed in writing to build this road in 1943, shortly after the lake was created by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), but made very little progress for three decades and then stopped work altogether.” In the federal government’s motion to dismiss, King said the Department of Interior claims it isn’t in violation of the settlement agreement yet since it has four more years to pay Swain County. However, Swain County’s complaint claims the government never had any intention to pay the settlement money because the funding was never budgeted by Congress. “What makes this injustice all the more egregious is the fact that the government never intended to request funds and never intended to pay Swain County, even at the

time it signed the 2010 agreement,” the complaint stated. “When Swain County sought assurances from NPS that it would request appropriations in future years, NPS respond-

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Animals rescued from Korean dog meat farm BY J ESSI STONE N EWS E DITOR wo small animal shelters in Western North Carolina have made national news this week as they’ve opened up their facilities to 11 dogs rescued from an illegal backyard dog meat farm in South Korea. Beth Cline, executive director of PAWS in Bryson City, and her fiancé David Stroud, executive director of Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society, traveled more than 300 miles last Saturday to Cary, N.C., where they met up with Humane Society International and 31 of the dogs the organization saved from slaughter in Jeonju, South Korea. These dogs have lived in small metal cages their entire lives living off food scraps until it’s time for them to be sold to a slaughterhouse for their meat. But HSI intervened and brought 31 of the dogs back to the U.S. to be vaccinated and adopted out to a forever home. The rescue dogs vary in breed, but Cline said many of them are breeds not seen often in the U.S. “HSI had them boarded already so I’m sure they were in a lot better shape then when they were rescued, but what we found were very excited and anxious puppies,” Cline said. “Some were happy and cheerful, some were shy and timid. Some of these dogs haven’t had human touch at all or if they have it hasn’t been gentle touch so they’re afraid of human hands, but what we

have to understand is these dogs have traveled a long way so they’re all going to seem timid at first.” Cline and Stroud loaded up 15 of the rescue dogs and dropped off four of them at a shelter in Boone before bringing the remaining ones back to the shelter in Cashiers. All the dogs are being quarantined in Cashiers until Monday just as a safety precaution. After Monday, 10 of the dogs will be adopted out of the Cashiers shelter and one will be adopted out of PAWS in Bryson City. Cline and Stroud walked the dogs around the quarantined area on Sunday knowing it was probably the first time in their lives that they had been allowed outside of a cage. “Tomorrow we’re letting them run in an open lot — I just can’t wait to see these dogs blossom,” Cline said. According to HSI, South Korea is the only country in the world where dogs are raised on farms to supply the commercial demand for dog meat. An estimated 2.5 million dogs are slaughtered for human consumption in South Korea each year on thousands of dog farms scattered around the country. These farms range from small backyard enterprises to large-scale industrialized farms with more than 1,000 dogs. Cline said PAWS has been listed as an emergency placement partner for several years, but the Bryson City facility is so small it rarely has the opportunity to help out

Canada to be adopted, the dog meat industry still seems to be an issue many people in the U.S. aren’t aware of. Cline hopes this rescue mission will help educate people in North Carolina. “I think that’s the reason HSI had them transported to North Carolina because I think people don’t realize the issue,” she said. “We all know about puppy mills that need to be shut down but these animals are treated worse than many of the Beth Cline, executive director of PAWS of Bryson City, holds puppies found in breeder Toby — one of 31 dogs rescued from a dog-meat farm in South mills.” Korea and brought to North Carolina for adoption. Donated photo Cline said adopting out the animals probably when needed. However, with the help of wouldn’t be difficult, especially since the Cashiers, they were able to provide the need- story has made Good Morning America and ed shelter for the latest mission. The New York Times. “Honestly, PAWS wouldn’t have had this “Everybody loves a story and these dogs opportunity without David at Cashiers definitely come with a story, but every shelhelp,” she said. “We’re not capable of doing ter dog has a story and I wish we could it alone — we have to turn away animals in broadcast all their stories so they would get our own community because we just don’t adopted,” she said. have the space, but this was a team effort.” For adoption information, call PAWS at Even though HSI has brought 526 dogs 828.488.0418 or the Cashiers-Highlands from South Korea into the United States and shelter at 828.743.5752. 312-44

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A lunch and learn session to discuss the new economy will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Waynesville Public Library. Ron Robinson, a local author and business consultant, will conduct a discussion with interested business owners, managers and entrepreneurs about diverse workforces, 21st Century leadership styles, communication and business ethics, collaboration skills, motivation tools and innovation process. Sign up required. Contact Kathy Olsen at 828.356.2507 or kolsen@haywoodnc.net. Bring your own lunch and the library will provide drinks and dessert. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Bethel man arrested and charged with murder Detectives with the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office have arrested and charged a man with murder following a shooting incident that occurred Sunday morning. Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the Bethel community at approximately 6:15 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, and arrested Michael Clint Browning, 35, without incident and charged him with murder. The victim, Browning’s father, has been identified as Michael Bruce Browning, 60, of Bethel. This investigation is ongoing.

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Southwestern Community College students in Dr. Bucky Dann’s Social Problems class will host the second event in the debate series at 7 p.m. Oct. 11 when N.C. Sen. Jim Davis, R-Franklin, and challenger Jane Hipps, D-Waynesville, take the stage in the Burrell Building on the college’s Jackson Campus. www.southwesterncc.edu.

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Detectives with the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office arrested a man Monday in connection with the death of Kyler Wayne Presnell, who medical officials found unresponsive inside a residence on Underwood Road in Canton in the early morning hours of Jan. 31. Presnell was 17 months old at the time of his death. Detectives arrested Tony Alan Coleman, 51, at his home on Underwood Road in Canton without incident at approximately 4 p.m. Coleman, who is Presnell’s paternal grandfather, has been charged with murder and felony child abuse.

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internet access provides invaluable benefits to our communities to help us participate and thrive in today’s digital economy,” said Mark Clasby, executive director of the Haywood County Economic Development Council. “Your participation is key in making sure Haywood County continues to be a competitive community today and into the future.” mclasby@haywoodchamber.com or 828.456.3737.

Bryson City was one of 10 downtown communities to receive funding from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to offer free Wi-Fi access in their downtown areas. “Connecting North Carolina communities and classrooms to Wi-Fi has been a central focus of our administration since day one,” said Gov. Pat McCrory. “These grants build on our commitment to improve North Carolina’s economy and education, and will help western North Carolina offer or expand Internet access for residents, students, entrepreneurs and visitors.” Bryson City received $10,493 to offer wireless internet in downtown. The project requires a local match and will be self-supporting upon completion of the one-year term of the grant. The ARC-supported Wi-Fi projects advance the goals of North Carolina’s State Broadband Plan, which guides policies and programs that seek to leverage broadband infrastructure as a catalyst for education, economic development and public-service delivery.

Mountain Credit Union to open Murphy location In an effort to provide citizens of Cherokee County a more accessible location, Mountain Credit Union has purchased property and soon will begin construction on a full-service branch in the Marble area. The branch will officially open for business in early 2017 at the intersection of Highway 141 and U.S. 74. The new building will sit at the southwest corner of the intersection and will include a lobby and teller line area, safe deposit boxes, three drive through lanes, a drive-up ATM and additional office space for rotating staff such as Mountain Credit Union’s mortgage loan administrator. Anyone interested in joining Mountain Credit Union’s Murphy team should email careers@mountaincu.org or apply at the NC Works Career Center in Murphy. www.mountaincu.org.

WCU offering employee evaluation training Western Carolina University’s Office of Continuing and Professional Education will host a half-day training session focused on employee evaluations from 9 a.m. until noon Friday, Oct. 21. Titled “Can’t We All Just Get Along…And Get Things Done,” the session for managers and supervisors will be offered at WCU’s instructional site at Biltmore Park Town Square in Asheville. The registration cost is $99. The instructor, Todd Creasy, is associate professor of management and project management at WCU and also directs the university’s master’s degree program in business administration. To register, visit learn.wcu.edu and click on “Professional Development” and “Human Resources,” or call 828.227.7397.

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Southwestern Community College’s Small Business Center is hosting a free “HR Summit” from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the college’s Jackson Campus. Laws, benefits, hiring, management, communication and ways of expressing appreciation will be covered in the HR Summit. Seating is limited, and registration is required. Sign up at www.southwesterncc.edu/sbc. To learn more about the services (such as confidential one-on-one counseling) the Small Business Center offers, contact Henry at 828.339.4211 or t_henry@southwesterncc.edu.

Maggie Mountain Fitness gym has upgraded to larger quarters at 1370 Soco Road in Maggie Valley, which used to house Bowed Up Archery and was then home to Sheds Hunting Supply. The 6,000-square-foot building nearly doubles the gym’s former size in its space at Eagle Plaza, making way for a new circuit training program, spin classroom and fitness classroom, in addition to free weights and cardio machines. Martial arts training is provided as well. The gym will also include two massage rooms, as well as an array of organic, vegan and traditional supplements for sale. Maggie Mountain Fitness is owned by Leah and Charlie Reiner, opening in 2012. 828.564.3639. www.maggiemountainfitness.com.

• Maggie Valley Wellness Center in Maggie Valley is offering a discount on massage services for Maggie Valley Area Chamber of Commerce members. Through Oct. 20, members can receive a 90-minute massage for the price of a 60-minute massage. Call 828.944.0288 to make an appointment. • A grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Fusions Spa and Wellness will be held from 3-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, at 714 West Main St., in Sylva. Refreshments will be served and tours will be available. RSVP to Fusions at 828.631.0232 or info@fusionsspa.com.

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• Local entrepreneurs Lauren and Adam Barrington have joined the Franklin business community with the creation of their beautiful, innovative business, Sweet Stems Flower Bar located at 16 W. Palmer St., in Franklin. The store offers a unique service in which customers can personally design and create their individual arrangements at the bar, with the help of Lauren’s florist expertise. 828.421.0775. • Bryson City Bicycles has been named to the Best Bike Shops in America list by the National Bike Dealers Association for the third year in a row.

Broadband study being conducted in Haywood Haywood County recognizes the importance of advanced broadband internet to the community and has embarked on a Broadband Assessment and Feasibility Study that will examine the current state of our County’s broadband services and identify ways that the County may positively impact how broadband is delivered in Haywood County. The Haywood Advancement Foundation has partnered with Magellan Advisors, an industry-leading broadband planning firm, to assist in the development of the plan. Over the next several months, the foundation and Magellan will meet with local businesses and other stakeholders to gain an understanding of their broadband internet and technology needs, current challenges they face and possible solutions that the County can consider to enhance service delivery. “Affordable, reliable advanced broadband

Wells Fargo in Waynesville recently awarded $1,000 to Women of Waynesville (WOW) to help the local nonprofit with its mission to help women and children in Haywood County. Each year Wells Fargo allows its local branches to distribute funding through Community Giving Philanthropy program. WOW members conduct “stealth missions” for women and children in the community who are facing challenges that cannot readily be met by public services or other nonprofit organizations. These missions have included distributing funds, diapers, food, blankets, heaters, clothing, and toiletries collected by WOW members and their families. The donation from Wells Fargo is allowing WOW to help more people in Haywood County without over taxing members who want to provide assistance.

WCU to host conference on economy, environment A conference at Western Carolina University on Friday, Oct. 7, will focus on the intersection of the environment and the economy in Western North Carolina. The latest in a series of LEAD: WNC conferences sponsored by WCU, the event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Grandroom of A.K. Hinds University Center at WCU in Cullowhee. Titled “Advancing our Economy, Preserving our Environment,” the conference is expected to attract elected and appointed government officials, members of tourism and economic development organizations and chambers of commerce, and representatives of regional businesses and industries. Conference attendees will hear from experts in the tourism, manufacturing, health, education and creative arts sectors, with subsequent sessions on the outdoor recreation economy, social entrepreneurship, creative place making and transportation. Cost of attendance at the conference is $50 (including lunch). To register, visit leadwnc.wcu.edu or call 828.227.7397.

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Sen. Davis was big fracking supporter To the Editor: The rivers are low, and so are the springs. As we face a drought, Sen. Jim Davis, RFranklin, not only actively supports fracking (hydraulic fracturing) in the state, he co-sponsored SB 786 to fast-track fracking. This bill also extended big government, pre-empting local ordinances that would let communities make critical decisions about water. Fracking is not safe. Operations in other states have contaminated groundwater, according to findings from Duke University, and have also caused adverse health impacts. Water is vital to our national security, and to our lives. Jim Davis is ready to jeopardize water with fracking in our mountains and elsewhere in the state, actively opening the way for out-ofstate companies to drill for export. He pushed legislation without adequate time for study, and without requiring companies to disclose chemicals used in fracking operations — putting fire department and first responder vol-

And it wants to move society in that direction, as the foundation’s executive director has made clear. While being surreptitiously taped by members of a group known as UnKoch My Campus, foundation director Charlie Ruger said this at a meeting of the Association of Private Enterprise Education: “The idea behind these centers is to bring the ideas out of the academy and apply them across social institutions to achieve this cultural change … it’s about, you know, helping wring every last drop of libertyadvancing value out of every single activity that happens at every singe one of these centers.” Editor It is well to remember that this is not about whether the Kochs are liberal or conservative. Affiliating WCU and its economics department — or any department, say political science — with any single theory or ideology would fly in the face of academic freedom and belittle the very atmosphere of unfettered and spirited debate that must be a cornerstone of a university education. WCU is lucky for the leadership of Chancellor David Belcher as it steered through the formulation this accord with the Koch Foundation. Sometimes chancellors merely talk the talk, espousing meaningful faculty input but not really encouraging it. Not so with Belcher. “I have appreciated the healthy, robust conversation that this proposal has generated,” Belcher wrote in an email to faculty last year. “It is my firm belief that the university, of all places, is and must be the locus of civil discourse and debate

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estern Carolina University’s faculty has wrestled through months of both tedium and spirited debate in devising how best to manage a controversial gift from a politically charged foundation, and in doing so has apparently succeeded in doing a better job than any university in this country in protecting academic freedoms and its own integrity. It’s a lofty achievement, one that deserves praise (and emulation from other institutions) and one that should make its faculty and this region proud. But all that groundbreaking work is just the beginning. Now, the advisory boards charged with monitoring the activities of the Center for the Study of Free Enterprise must remain vigilant and on-task, unlike the rubber stamp advisory boards that apparently exist at more than 50 other U.S. universities. The backstory to the $1.8 million gift from the Koch Foundation is important. A year ago, in October 2015, the faculty senate of WCU voted overwhelmingly — 21 to 3 — to turn down the money and the free enterprise institute. “It is not a small stakes issue here. This is the academic integrity of the institution over the long run,” said Faculty Senate Chair Dr. David McCord, professor of psychology, at the time. McCord is right, and he has been one of the faculty responsible for making sure this did not get rubber-stamped. The Koch Foundation is funded by the billionaire Koch brothers. The Koch brothers give millions of dollars to conservative politicians, while the Koch Foundation supports libertarian leaning, free enterprise centers on more than 50 college campuses. The brand of economics espoused at these centers is one of less government and unfettered capitalism.

unteers at risk. The industry’s own estimates show that fracking would create only about 400 jobs in North Carolina. Jane Hipps is an excellent candidate who is running against Davis in District 50. Jane will work to protect our water, and opposes fracking. In the 2014 hearing on fracking before the Mining and Energy Commission (MEC), 80 people spoke eloquently with concerns about fracking. The MEC received 220,000 written comments, the majority ardently opposing fracking in N.C. Instead of listening to the people, the legislature and governor have continued to actively promote fracking. Please let Mr. Davis know that water is too important to be casually ignored. Autumn Woodward Canton

Vote for Luker and Mau in Jackson County To the Editor: I attended the debate on Sept. 29 at Southwestern Community College between the four candidates running for the District 3

on the worthy issues and ideas of our time.” He continued: “I think a hallmark of the healthiest relationship between faculty and administration is an environment where people feel free to disagree. I think the free flow of ideas and the opportunity to disagree in the context of civil discourse is a hallmark of American higher education done right.” Now, a year later, WCU has accepted the Koch gift despite faculty senate concerns but only after creating a whole new level of oversight and after probably hundreds of hours of faculty debate and input. Ralph Wilson, a research analyst with UnKoch My Campus, has studied dozens of donor contracts with the Koch Foundation that spell out what expectations come with taking the gifts. “(WCU) has perhaps the most thoughtfully constructed governance mechanism of any Koch center in the country,” he said of the agreement. The whole point is not to let a foundation — or any entity who comes willing to to write big checks — take control of a public university’s academic integrity. Yes, this money will come with strings attached, but those strings should not make the free enterprise institute or the university a mere puppet of the Koch Foundation. That goal has been achieved. In an age when universities are strapped for money and struggling to keep offering the liberal arts courses that best teach students to think critically, having a faculty and staff that place a high value on academic integrity in the face of such an enticing monetary gift is like a breath of fresh air. WCU has further cemented its reputation as a university on the rise, and all of us in this region will benefit as that word spreads. (Reach Scott McLeod at info@smokymountainnews.com.)

and 4 seats on the Jackson County Commission. The questions were chosen and asked by students from the school’s “Social Problems” course .The two incumbents, Mark Jones and Vicki Greene, have held the seats for the last 10 and four years, respectively. One would expect them to know all the projects, planning and accomplishments of the commission and they did. The two challengers, Mickey Luker and Ron Mau, were introduced and all four looked to be professional, dedicated and honest. During the debate, it became apparent that Luker and Mau were both very energetic and knowledgeable. They attend the commission meetings and were up to date on the planning and projects before the board. I feel both are ready to step in and have a positive impact on the board and the County. Unlike the incumbents, they had new ideas and innovative solutions to get the county back to a balanced budget. During the debate, they were both focused on ways to save tax money and keep funding for necessary projects. All four candidates stated they were “for”

fiscal responsibility, but Jones and Greene both have a record that shows a tax and spend history. In this case it’s spend and tax, as the money was spent first and when the deficit kept growing, they did what Democrats always do ... raise taxes. The innovative solution would have been to start reducing spending five years ago to match the anticipated revenues. but raising taxes is quick and easy. They knew there would be a re-evaluation on property assessments years ago but did nothing to prepare. I’m one of the many part-time residents that pay their “fair share” of property and sales tax. We shop and buy local, use local contractors and labor and support county charities. But we cannot vote. We ask for the hard-working, law-abiding, taxpaying residents to help elect Luker and Mau. Their signs say “Change is Coming.” I just hope it's not too late. Robert Fromhartz Whittier

Editor’s note: Counties in North Carolina are required by state statute to have a balanced budget, and Jackson is no exception.

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By now, only the truly and hopelessly delusional believe that there is anything to be gained other than venting and/or preening from posting political opinions on Facebook. Or anywhere, really. We must face the sad fact that we are no longer a country capable of thoughtful and civil discourse. Rather than gathering and evaluating facts before forming an opinion on issues, we form opinions first based on our feelings and/or personal biases and then seek out the “information” that validates that viewpoint. If that information is challenged — even with facts —we either ignore it as if those facts do not exist or counter with other sources, even if they are discredited. In the Internet age, we have seemingly lost the ability or the willingness — or both — to evaluate and critique sources, so that everything we see online “weighs the same.” These days, The Washington Post is deemed no more reliable by many than The Washington Times, The Wall Street Journal no better than the Breitbart Report, CBS News no more objective than Fox News. We are a polarized nation in part because so many millions of Americans believe with all of their hearts — and minds — that there is no objective source to be found anywhere these days, which leaves the truth (about anything) up for grabs, or in the eye of the beholder. Facts that run contrary to their opinion roll off of this worldview like acorns off of a tin roof. They simply will not penetrate the surface. So we all sit every day with our laptops or iPads or whatever device we use to go online, turning to the same sources that confirm what we already think, marinating in the same juices, firing off opinions that are, at best, some hybrid of anecdotal evidence (our own experience, in other words, limited as it may be) and partisan political boilerplate. Guns don’t kill people. Tax cuts create jobs. There is no such thing as white privilege. And so on, ad infinitum. When this, the ugliest Presidential race in our nation’s history, is finally over, we must find a way to heal, to hear, to listen, to think, and above all to unite. I think my friend is right. We would be better off closing our laptops and turning off our phones, choosing instead to talk to people instead of talking at them. If not that, we will have to redefine what it means to be human and what it means to be well-informed in the age of the Internet. (Chris Cox is a writer and a teacher. jchriscox@live.com.)

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e are still near the dawn of the Internet age. We can get just about any information we desire in a matter of seconds, so much information that a simple Google search on practically any subject will turn up literally thousands and thousands of “hits.” This has obvious advantages if you are looking for the best restaurant in, say, Hickory, or if you want to know who won the Dodgers game last night, or if you are trying to find Columnist out why your dog is sick by typing in her symptoms. It is all there for the taking. The disadvantages are not quite so obvious, but they are insidious. I have a friend who refuses to become a part of Facebook and who will not arrange for any of his bills to be paid online, even though it is much more convenient and easier to pay them that way. He is afraid, with some justification I think, that our world is becoming more and more dehumanized as we have less and less reason to come into actual contact with one another. He would rather take the time to drive to the electric company, the cable company, his insurance carrier, the bank, and anywhere else he needs to go to pay a bill. He knows the people who work there and they know him. His friends are people he actually knows and likes, and people who know and like him. He does not have a list of 743 friends on social media, half of whom he has never actually met. If he did, a small fraction of those might wish him a Happy Birthday if Facebook nudged them with a friendly reminder. Less than 10 of them would bail him out if, for some reason, he was carted off to jail. No, he’s not having it, and I can’t say I blame him. I tend to agree with every one of his points, and yet I am on Facebook and pay almost all of my bills through automatic draft. I am sympathetic to his argument, but I am also profoundly lazy. Well, if not lazy, I will say that I have better things to do with my time and energy than driving around town dropping off checks in eight or ten different places around town. That would take precious time away from more productive pursuits, such as watching video clips of baby goats jumping around on a trampoline or arguing about politics on Facebook.

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tasteTHEmountains ture a great selection of craft beers from local artisan brewers, and of course an extensive selection of small batch bourbons and whiskey. The Barrel is a friendly and casual neighborhood dining experience where our guests enjoy a great meal without breaking the bank. BREAKING BREAD CAFÉ 6147 Hwy 276 S. Bethel (at the Mobil Gas Station) 828.648.3838 Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday-Saturday 8 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. We use 1st quality fresh not preprepared products to make sure you get the best food for a reasonable price. We make vegetarian, gluten free and sugar free items. Call or go to Facebook (Breaking Bread Café NC) to find 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

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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 am to 9:30 am – with eggs, bacon, sausage, grits and oatmeal, fresh fruit, sometimes French toast or pancakes, and always all-you-can-eat. Lunch every day from 12:00 till 2 pm. Evening cookouts on the terrace on weekends and Wednesdays, featuring steaks, ribs, chicken, and pork chops, to name a few. Bountiful family-style dinners on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, with entrees that include prime rib, baked ham and herb-baked chicken, complemented by seasonal vegetables, homemade breads, jellies and desserts. We also offer a fine selection of wine and beer. The evening social hour starts at 6 pm, and dinner is served starting at 7 pm. 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. CHURCH STREET DEPOT 34 Church Street, downtown Waynesville.

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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. COUNTRY VITTLES: FAMILY STYLE RESTAURANT 3589 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley. 828.926.1820 Open everyday but Tuesday 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Family Style at Country Vittles is not a buffet. Instead our waitresses will bring your food piping hot from

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the kitchen right to your table and as many refills as you want. So if you have a big appetite, but sure to ask your waitress about our family style service. FRANKIE’S ITALIAN TRATTORIA 1037 Soco Rd. Maggie Valley. 828.926.6216 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday. Father and son team Frank and Louis Perrone cook up dinners steeped in Italian tradition. With recipies passed down from generations gone by, the Perrones have brought a bit of Italy to Maggie Valley. frankiestrattoria.com FROGS LEAP PUBLIC HOUSE 44 Church St., Downtown Waynesville 828.456.1930 Serving lunch 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; Dinner 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday. Frogs Leap is a farm to table restaurant focused on local, sustainable, natural and organic products prepared in modern regional dishes. Seasonal menu focuses on Southern comfort foods with upscale flavors. www.frogsleappublichouse.com. J. ARTHUR’S RESTAURANT AT MAGGIE VALLEY U.S. 19 in Maggie Valley. 828.926.1817. Open nightly for dinner at 4 p.m.; Friday through Sunday 12 to 4 p.m. for lunch. Daily luncheon special at $6.99. World-famous prime rib, steaks, fresh seafood, gorgonzola cheese and salads. All ABC permits and open year-round. Children always welcome. Takeout menu. Excellent service and hospitality. Reservations appreciated.

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11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Carry out available. Sagebrush features hand carved steaks, chicken and award winning BBQ ribs. We have fresh salads, seasonal vegetables and scrumptious deserts. Extensive selection of local craft beers and a full bar. Catering special events is one of our specialties.

LOS AMIGOS 366 Russ Ave. in the Bi-Lo Plaza. 828.456.7870. Open from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for lunch and 5 to 10 p.m. for dinner Monday through Friday and 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy the lunch prices Monday through Sunday, also enjoy our outdoor patio.

SALTY DOG'S SEAFOOD & GRILL 3567 Soco Road, Maggie Valley. 828.926.9105. Open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday; 11 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday. Full service bar and restaurant located in the center of Maggie Valley. Featuring daily $6 lunch specials and daily dinner specials such as $1 Taco Tuesdays and 45¢ Wednesday Wings. Backyard Bar is open every weekend thru October. Join us for every NFL game.

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. 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.

PAPERTOWN GRILL 153 Main St., Canton. 828.648.1455 Open 7 days a week 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Serving the local community with great, scratch-made country cooking. Breakfast is served all day. Daily specials including Monday meatloaf, chicken and dumplings on Thursdays and Friday fish.

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. SAGEBRUSH STEAKHOUSE 1941 Champion Drive. Canton 828.646.3750 Sunday through Thursday

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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. Reservations appreciated.

SPEEDY’S PIZZA 285 Main Street, Sylva. 828.586.3800. Open seven days a week. Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 3 p.m.-11 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Family-owned for 30 years. Serving hand-tossed pizza made to order, pasta, subs, gourmet salads, calzones and seafood. Also serving excellent prime rib on Thursdays. Dine in or take out available.

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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.

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.

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Haywood County act now a perennial favorite at IBMAs

BY GARRET K. WOODWARD STAFF WRITER Though they walked away emptyhanded at last week’s International Bluegrass Music Association award show in Raleigh, acclaimed group Balsam Range has plenty to be proud of. “It’s such a huge blessing to be able to do the things that we’ve done,” said bassist Tim Surrett. “We have been all over North America, and we’re going to tour Europe next year. We’ve played almost all of our bucket list events, and to be recognized by our industry just helps us to be able to do more great things.” The Haywood County band was nominated once again this year for “Entertainer of the Year” and “Vocal Group of the Year,” and Buddy Melton for “Male Vocalist of the Year.” “To have achieved this position in the music industry for five guys from Haywood County who never intended to go very far outside our county boundaries is incredible,” Melton said. “To become friends and colleagues with such great artists that I have been a fan of for years is an interesting feeling. You just never know where life is going to take you if you give yourself opportunities — but you have to take the steps to move forward.” The 2016 award showcase held Sept. 29 in Raleigh was dominated by numerous wins from bluegrass super group The Earls of Leicester (“Entertainer of the Year,” “Dobro Player of the Year,” “Banjo Player of the Year” and “Bass Player of the Year”) and young powerhouse act Flatt Lonesome (“Album of the Year,” “Song of the Year” and “Vocal Group of the Year”). “I truly feel it’s important for the industry to grow and change, and in order for that to happen new artists must be established and recognized — it happened for us and it will happen for many more to come,” Melton said. “It’s the natural transition from established artists receiving accolades to newer artists receiving them. Without such change, the industry would become sterile and mundane.” In past years, the quintet has won “Entertainer of the Year,” “Vocal Group of the Year,” “Song of the Year,” “Album of the Year,” “Bass Player of the Year” and “Male Vocalist of the Year.” And yet, with

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Jackson County group gets ‘Emerging Artist of the Year’ at IBMAs BY GARRET K. WOODWARD STAFF WRITER What a year. That is about all you can say about the past 12 months for Jackson County bluegrass act Mountain Faith. And yet, this past Thursday evening was the cherry on top for the rapidly rising family string band when they received “Emerging Artist of the Year” at the International Bluegrass Music Association awards in Raleigh. “To be honest, we were just expecting to go to the IBMAs and have a great time jamming and hanging out with our bluegrass friends.

We absolutely were not expecting to win an award,” said lead singer Summer McMahan in her trademark modest tone. It all started with Mountain Faith’s groundbreaking appearances last year on the hit NBC show “America’s Got Talent,” where the group blew into the national spotlight by interpreting pop radio hits through old-time string music. With their truthful story of long weekends touring and even longer weekdays running their family tire shop on U.S. 441 between Dillsboro and Franklin, they made it deep into the televised competition, spreading the intricate talents and sheer awe of bluegrass music into millions of households each time they took the stage. After their sendoff from AGT, they were nominated for “Emerging Artist of the Year” by the IBMAs in fall 2015, just around the time their song “Feelin’ Blue” hit number one

on the bluegrass charts. Though they didn’t win the “Emerging Artist of the Year” that year, McMahan, however, took home the IBMA “Momentum Award – Vocalist,” which spotlights the finest up-and-coming bluegrass musicians. “Our four goals at the beginning of the year were to broaden our audience, get a number one song, get an IBMA nomination, and play the Grand Ole Opry,” McMahan told The Smoky Mountain News in September 2015. “We made all these goals, and in the back of my head I’m thinking if we just get one of these to happen I’ll be happy. Now we have three out of four, with sights on the Grand Ole Opry next.” Since that time, Mountain Faith has hit the road harder than ever, even performing for the

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Waynesville songwriter nominated by IBMAs BY GARRET K. WOODWARD STAFF WRITER Although his resides in Nashville these days, songwriter Milan Miller is never too far away from his Waynesville roots. As one of the hit makers for Haywood County group Balsam Range, several of his melodies have received recognition from the International Bluegrass Music Association. So, when Miller was nominated this year by the IBMAs for “Songwriter of the Year,” it was no surprise to those within the bluegrass industry, though it might have caught Miller himself a little off-guard.

“It’s beyond a cliché, but it really is an honor to be nominated,” he said. “If you look at the math of the situation, considering the number of songwriters and songs out there, to make the final list of Milan Miller nominees is beyond a long shot, and I never take that for granted. Living in Nashville, I see extremely talented people moving to town every day with their heads and hearts full of dreams — unfortunately, the odds are against us.”

And though he didn’t win the award — at least this year — Miller sees the whole picture: awards are a bonus to the real prize of being a songwriter, getting to create and make a living doing what you love. “Sure, it would have been great to hear my name called, but, to be honest, it doesn’t change anything about my approach,” he said. “I’ve been at this long enough to know that if I sit down and make a conscious effort to write a ‘hit’ song, it never works out. The best that I can do is work hard, write the best songs that I can, and try to create lyrics and melodies that connect with people.”

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Garret K. Woodward and bluegrass legend Peter Rowan in Raleigh.

SMN at IBMA Staff writer Garret K. Woodward was also nominated at this year’s International Bluegrass Music Association awards in Raleigh. Although the competition was stacked for “Bluegrass Print/Media Person of the Year,” and he didn’t win this time around, he did write about his experience. genre. But, it wasn’t until I landed my first interview with bluegrass icon Peter Rowan that I began my descent down this melodic rabbit hole. Being a lifelong “Deadhead” (Grateful Dead), I came across Rowan and his work with Dead guitarist Jerry Garcia in the short-lived — but endlessly influential — bluegrass act Old & In The Way. From there, Rowan led me to the likes of Bill Monroe, who Rowan got his start in the business in the early 1960s singing alongside. And so on, and so on. In November 2006, at age 21 and a senior

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I underestimated it. Stepping into the grand ballroom at the Raleigh Convention Center last Thursday morning, I really didn’t think the occasion would be as big as it actually was. It was the awards luncheon for the International Bluegrass Music Association and I was among those nominated for “Bluegrass Print/Media Person of the Year.” Though the real deal IBMA award showcase and reception (black ties and dresses and such) was later that evening, I figured the luncheon would be some small affair, where I could get away with wearing my Kmart jeans and $5 sport coat from Goodwill. But, as I entered the enormous ballroom, filled with hundreds of the industry elite, it became quickly apparent I was in the running for an honor far beyond my scope of realization. I’ve always been around bluegrass, in one form or another. Two cow towns over from my childhood home in Upstate New York resided The Gibson Brothers, one of the biggest names in the modern era of the

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And, luckily, for the last decade, that chase of written word and bylines, of discovering music and those who create it, has never become exhausting to me. Heck, it is an internal fire that glows brighter each day. Though I didn’t win the IBMA award this year, sitting there in that ballroom, watching some other longtime and beloved writer accept it, I felt more logs of my intent and desires being thrown onto that internal fire. It wasn’t about winning the award, per say, it’s about the wild and wonderful journey that led to getting the nomination in the first place — the endless miles, faces, songs, stories and, ultimately, the friendships. The 33th annual Church Street Art & Craft Within my musical exploShow will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. rations, I’ve found there truly is Saturday, Oct. 8, on Main Street in downtown no style of music as honest and Waynesville. vulnerable as bluegrass. It is the heart of this country, where freeThe 20th annual Harvest Festival will take dom and failure reside at the place Oct 14-16 at the Stecoah Valley Cultural same crossroads, and how a Arts Center in Robbinsville. banjo lick or songbird duet takes No Name Sports Pub (Sylva) will host Derek & any frown and turns it upside Marcus of Cutthroat Shamrock at 9:30 p.m. down. Bluegrass is the essence of Friday, Oct. 7. the human condition, for good or ill, and amid the vast forest of Andrews Brewing Company will host an that “high, lonesome” sound the Oktoberfest at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. truth is revealed — the inevitable ticking clock of time and place, Nantahala Brewing Company (Bryson City) will chance and opportunity. host Fritz Beer & The Crooked Beat And as my publisher and I (rock/Americana) at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7. rushed down the sidewalks of downtown Raleigh, in an effort to get to the evening award showcase and We interviewed for the better part of an reception in time, a familiar figure was hour. He spoke at length of his time with standing at the corner of the street. It was Monroe, Garcia, and a slew of other names I Peter Rowan. I said, “Hey, stranger,” and didn’t know, but would come to adore as I gave my old friend a hug. He was surprised looked up their music. and happy to see me. The article from that interview was pub“You look good, son,” Rowan said, adjustlished a month later in the now-defunct State of Mind Music Magazine. My first fea- ing my tie that held the suit together, physically and aesthetically. “You know, Bill ture, right there, laid out in fresh ink and Monroe used to say and do that to me when crisp, high-resolution photographs. I I wore a suit back in the day.” remember opening the magazine to the feaI bid Rowan farewell and headed for the ture, sitting in some Burger King right outDuke Energy Center. But, there was more of side of Burlington, Vermont, sipping on a a kick in my step than there had been just a Dr. Pepper and nibbling on a lukewarm double cheeseburger. I couldn’t stop looking block or two ago — that sense that you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be in life, at my byline. I had written this, and now I and that’s pretty swell, eh? couldn’t wait to write the next piece and do Life is beautiful, grasp for it, y’all. it all over again. in college, I ventured up from my school in Connecticut to the Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton, Massachusetts. The drive was rainy, with a few snowflakes hitting the windshield as I wandered deeper into the Berkshire Mountains. Sitting in the venue, I waited for Rowan, wondering if he’d ever show up or if this opportunity was a bust. He finally blew in the door, the cold New England air following close behind, guitar in hand, in a hurry, but ready to chat.

RANGE, CONTINUED FROM 28 their new album “Mountain Voodoo” ready to hit the ground running next month, Balsam Range is still as thirsty as ever to take their sound further and farther into the hearts of listeners and critics alike. “It’s not ‘old hat’ [to be nominated],” Surrett said. “It’s very exciting to hear your name called, and it does seem a little surreal to be mentioned in the company [of legends like The Del McCoury Band, The Gibson Brothers and The Earls of Leicester].” “[It all] definitely puts more fuel on my creative fire, but also pushes me to build new fires in different directions,” Melton added. “I love and respect this genre of music we’re in and feel the IBMA and award show we’re associated with are the top of our industry. But, as an artist representing Western North Carolina, we want to continue to grow in many directions — taking our music to as many people as possible.”

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FAITH, CONTINUED FROM 28 troops in Dubai last November. They’re growing up, right in front of the eyes of Western North Carolina and greater Southern Appalachia, and claiming the glory that resides at the end of a tunnel of relentless touring and recording amid the everyday ups and downs of a life spent pursing your wildest dreams. Coming into 2016, the band continued to see its melodic star rise up a few lines on the festival posters, more and more songs hitting the radio, a Grand Ole Opry appearance, not to mention the tens of thousands of new followers they garnered through AGT that are now watching a journey all of us back home have been championing for years.

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To win an award like ‘Emerging Artist of the Year’ means that other people like the music we love playing as well. There’s nothing like the feeling of knowing people support the music you’re playing — it’s so humbling that people even listen in the first place.” — Summer McMahan, Mountain Faith

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And when Mountain Faith sat in the audience on Sept. 29 for the IBMA award show in Raleigh, once again watching and listening to this year’s “Emerging Artist of the Year” nominees being announced, McMahan will be the first to say how surprised she and her band mates were when their names were called to the stage to receive the honor. “We were so honored to even be nominated. To win an award like ‘Emerging Artist of the Year’ means that other people like the music we love playing as well,” she said. “There’s nothing like the feeling of knowing people support the music you’re playing — it’s so humbling that people even listen in the first place.” And all through this whirlwind of bright lights and lightning fast pickin’-ngrinnin’ radiating from every corner of America stands Mountain Faith — as ambitious as they are humbled to be able to do what they love. “We’re still the same Mountain Faith, playing the music we write and music that we love,” McMahan said. “In the future, we hope to be even busier with shows, and with visiting schools — kids are super important to us and we want to encourage them to be creative and follow their 30 dreams just like we’re doing.”

On the beat The Collingsworth Family.

Gospel music in Franklin The Collingsworth Family, an award-winning contemporary gospel group that hails from Ohio and has performed all over the world, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin. Founded by husband and wife, Phil and Kim Collingsworth, The Collingsworth Family began as a duo in the mid-’80s before evolving into a family affair. In 2000, after performing and holding positions in numerous Christian organizations around the country, the couple made the transition to a full-time concert ministry and began recording professionally. They also made regular appearances at Gaither Homecoming concerts. As their ministry grew, so did their family. By the end of the decade they were joined by daughters Brooklyn, Courtney, and Olivia, and son Philip. Tickets start at $20 each. To purchase tickets, or to find out more information about this or any other show at the theater, visit www.greatmountainmusic.com or call 866.273.4615.

Inspirations are ‘Singing in the Smokies’ Acclaimed gospel group The Inspirations will host the ‘Singing in the Smokies’ fall color festival on Oct. 13-15 at Inspiration Park in Bryson City. Thursday performances will include The Inspirations, Chuck Wagon Gang and The Troy Burns Family. Friday will be The Inspirations, The Kingsmen, The Troy Burns Family and Ila Knight. Saturday is The Inspirations, The McKameys, The Troy Burns Family and The Plath Family. Tickets are $20 per night, with children 12 and under admitted free. www.theinspirations.com. Boston, REO Speedwagon and Bad Company, and two more studio albums, STYX continues to rule the stage. Their hits include “Lady,” “Come Sail Away,” and “Mr. Roboto,” among others. Tickets available at www.harrahscherokee.com or www.ticketmaster.com.

STYX returns to Harrah’s Legendary rock group STYX will be performing at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Harrah’s Cherokee Event Center. Tommy Shaw, James “JY” Young, Lawrence Gowan, Todd Sucherman and Ricky Phillips have had more live performances since 1999 than all of the combined previous years of STYX. With two Super Bowl appearances, Pollstar Box Office chart-topping tours with Def Leppard, Journey,

Harrah’s welcomes .38 Special Classic rockers .38 Special will perform at 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at Harrah’s Cherokee. Known for their smash hits “Hold On Loosely,” “Caught Up in You” and “If I’d Been the One,” the band was a recording and touring success through the 1980s and 1990s, selling millions of records along the way. In 2008, they hit the stage with Trace Adkins for CMT Crossroads, and have recently opened for REO Speedwagon, Hank Williams Jr., Lynyrd Skynyrd and Styx. For tickets, call 800.745.3000 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

Franklin’s ‘Motown Downtown’

A concert of classic rock music, “Motown Downtown” will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at the Town Square Gazebo in Franklin, weather permitting. The award-winning C-Square performs Motown classics like Marvin Gaye’s “I Heard It Through the Grapevine,” The Isley Brothers’ “Twist and Shout,” Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition,” and The Temptations’ “My Girl,” to name a few, plus some early rock hits by rock legends like Fats Domino, Buddy Holly, and Elvis. Band members are keyboardist Lionel Caynon, vocalists Bobbie and Mike Contino, and vocalist/dancer Selma Sparks. The gazebo is across from the Macon County Courthouse. Attendees should bring a lawn chair. This event is sponsored by the Arts Council, with support from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources. 828.524.ARTS or arts4all@dnet.net.

On the beat Acclaimed bluegrass act Blue Highway will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at The Strand at 38 Main in Waynesville. Blue Highway has earned 25 collective International Bluegrass Music Association awards, two Grammy nominations as a band, plus two Grammy Awards among its current members. They were also voted the “Favorite Bluegrass Artist of All Time” by the readers of Bluegrass Today in April 2016. Tim Stafford received honors as 2014 IBMA “Songwriter of the Year” and 2015 SPBGMA “Guitar Player of the Year.” Shawn Lane was nominated as 2015 IBMA “Songwriter of the Year,” while Gaven Largent was recently nominated as 2016 SPBGMA “Dobro Player of the Year.” Their recent album, “The Game,” topped multiple charts at number one

including reigning at number one for seven consecutive months on the Bluegrass Unlimited Album Chart, and was named the number one “Bluegrass

• The “Pickin’ On The Square” (Franklin) concert series will continue with Blue Ridge QT Oct. 8 and gospel music Oct. 15. All shows are free and begin at 7:30 p.m. A community jam begins at 6:30 p.m. www.franklinnc.com or 828.524.2516. • The Rathskeller Coffee Haus & Pub (Franklin) will host Twelfth Fret (Americana/folk) Oct. 7, Sweet Charity Oct. 8, Fred Kopp (singer-songwriter) Oct. 14 and Philip John Brooks (singer-songwriter) Oct. 15. All shows are free and begin at 8 p.m. www.rathskellerfranklin.com.

Blue Highway will play Oct. 7 in Wayneville. Album of the Year” by critic Daniel Mullins in his end of the year “Top 20 Albums of 2014” list in Bluegrass Today. Tickets are $40 per person, and are available at www.38main.com. • Frog Level Brewing (Waynesville) will host The So What Band Oct. 8, Todd Hoke (singersongwriter) Oct. 14 and The Tyler Kittle Jazz Trio Oct. 15. All shows are free and begin at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 828.454.5664 or www.froglevelbrewing.com.

• BearWaters Brewing Company (Waynesville) will host live music at 6 p.m. Oct. 6 and 13. www.bwbrewing.com.

• Innovation Brewing (Sylva) will have an Open Mic night Oct. 5 and 12, and a jazz night with the Kittle/Collings Duo Oct. 6 and 13, Trippin Hardy Oct. 8 and Laurel Lee & The Escapees Oct. 15. All events begin at 8 p.m. www.innovation-brewing.com.

• The Classic Wineseller (Waynesville) will host Joe Cruz (piano/pop) Oct. 7 and 14, Sean Bendula Oct. 8 and Tina & Her Pony (Americana) Oct. 15. All shows are free and begin at 7 p.m. 828.452.6000 or www.classicwineseller.com.

• The First United Methodist Church (Franklin) benefit concert will be held at 3 p.m. Oct. 9. Performers include the Sanctuary Bells, Chancel Choir, Kathy and Ed Hill, and George James. Admission is free, with donations going to CareNet and “Stop Hunger Now.” • The “Friday Night Live” concert series at the Town Square in Highlands will host The Johnny Webb Band (classic country) Oct. 7 and Southern Highlands (bluegrass) Oct. 14. Both shows are free and begin at 6 p.m. www.highlandschamber.org.

• Marianna Black Library (Bryson City) will host a community music jam from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6. Anyone with a guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, dulcimer, anything unplugged, are invited to join. Singers are also welcome or just stop by and listen. Free. 828.488.3030. • The Music in the Mountains (Bryson City) concert series will host The Josh Fields Band Oct. 8 and Somebody’s Child (Americana) Oct. 15. All shows begin at 6:30 p.m. www.greatsmokies.com. • Nantahala Brewing Company (Bryson City) will host Fritz Beer & The Crooked Beat (rock/Americana) Oct. 7. Show is free and begins at 8 p.m. www.nantahalabrewing.com. • No Name Sports Pub (Sylva) will host Derek & Marcus of Cutthroat Shamrock Oct. 7, PMA (reggae/rock) Oct. 8, Randal Olinger (blues/rock) Oct. 12, Big Al Hall (Americana) Oct. 14 and The Johnny Monster Band

• Satulah Mountain Brewing (Highlands) will host “Hoppy Hour” and an open mic with Jimandi at 5:30 p.m. on Thursdays, “Funky Friday” with Bud Davis at 7 p.m. on Fridays and Isaish Breedlove (Americana) at 7 p.m.

• 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 Ugly Dog Pub (Highlands) will host a weekly Appalachian music night from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Wednesdays with Nitrograss. 828.526.8364 or www.theuglydogpub.com. • The Water’n Hole Bar & Grill (Waynesville) will host DJ Country Oct. 7, The Johnny Monster Band (rock/blues) Oct. 14 and Christy’s Shawn Oct. 15. All shows begin at 9 p.m. 828.456.4750. • The Waynesville Public Library will host pianist Marquita Someliana at 3 p.m. Oct. 8. Free. • Western Carolina University (Cullowhee) will host a trombone and euphonium studio recital at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Coulter Building. The wind ensemble will also perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Bardo Arts Center. Free. www.wcu.edu.

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• Derailed Bar & Lounge (Bryson City) will have music at 7 p.m. on Saturdays. 828.488.8898.

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• Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company (Sapphire) will host a jazz brunch with Tyler Kittle & Friends from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Sundays. 828.743.0220.

• The Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts (Franklin) will host Sidewalk Prophets (gospel/rock) at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 8. For tickets, visit www.greatmountainmusic.com.

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• Andrews Brewing Company will host Troy Underwood (singer-songwriter) Oct. 7, an Oktoberfest 2 p.m. Oct. 8, Andrew Chastain Oct. 14 and Music Express Oct. 15. All shows are free and begin at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. www.andrewsbrewing.com.

• CJ’s Grille (Bryson City) will host Nashville recording artist Tayler Abbott at 8 p.m. Oct. 15. 828.488.9880.

• The Oconaluftee Visitor Center (Cherokee) will host a back porch old-time music jam from 1 to 3 p.m. Oct. 15. All are welcome to come play or simply sit and listen.

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On the street Sylva celebrates ‘Octoberfest’ The annual “Octoberfest” will be held Oct. 10-15 in downtown Sylva. Enjoy “Octoberfest” related food, drink and merchandise. Purchase a $25 ticket at a participating merchant, show your receipt at another participating merchant and receive 10 percent off your purchase. Alcohol excluded and other restrictions may apply. Participating merchants are: City Lights Cafe, Guadalupe, Heinzelmannchen Brewery, City Lights Bookstore, Brew Dawgz, Innovation Brewing, Cosmic Carryout, Lulu’s Mad Batter Food & Film, Eric’s Fresh Fish Market, The Food Truck, and Baxley’s Chocolates. www.mountainlovers.com.

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Bryson City Chili Cook Off The 26th annual Chili Cook Off and Car Show will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Depot in Bryson City. Sample chili ranging from mild to wild and in red, white, and vegetarian recipes. Enjoy a festival atmosphere with decorated booths, live music, handcrafted arts and homemade desserts. Trophies awarded for first, second and third place, People’s Choice and Showmanship. Cash prizes will also be awarded in each category. To enter, applications must be submitted to the Swain County Chamber of Commerce. The event is free to wander. $5 for a chili sampling bracelet. For more information, email chamber@greatsmokies.com.

Cherokee Indian Fair The 104rd annual Cherokee Indian Fair will run through Oct. 8 at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. The fair features an array of the usual country fair offerings, from carnival rides to amusements, live music to craft/food vendors and fireworks. There will also be nationally known entertainers and the numerous competitions. 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. Admission is $10 per adult. Under age 5 is free. www.visitcherokeenc.com or 800.438.1601.

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A four-week, couples ballroom dance class will be held at 5:30 p.m. Oct. 11, 18, 25 and Nov. 1 at the Qualla Community Building, located at 184 Shoal Creek Loop in Whittier. Cost is $10 per person, per class, or $35 for the four-week session. All proceeds will go to the Qualla Community Club (a nonprofit

organization) for maintaining the Qualla Community Building. The Qualla Community Building is an important asset for the community members, and provides a place for them to hold special events and community activities. If you’re not interested in the dance classes, you can make a tax-deductible contribution to support such a worthy cause. If you have any questions, call 828.497.9456.

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On the street The Glenville Leaf Festival will be held Saturday, Oct. 8, in Lake Glenville. The event opens with a Pancake Breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. at the Glenville Community Center. A rededication of the Glenville Community Center and mural recommission ceremony is scheduled from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. All day events include the Glenville Area Historical Society Museum open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. as well as hot dogs and burgers served at the Glenville Community Center.

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• The Darnell Farms Corn Maze will be open through Nov. 1 on U.S. 19 at the Tuckasegee River Bridge in Bryson City. Besides the maze, there will also be a pumpkin patch, picnic area, farm fresh products, hayrides, and other activities. 828.488.2376.

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• The Fall Festival at Mason Mountain will start at 9 a.m. Oct. 8 at the Cowee Gift Shop and Mason Mountain Mine in Franklin. 828.524.4570 or www.tjrocks.org.

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• The Peanuts Pumpkin Patch Express will depart at select times Oct. 7-9 and 14-16 at the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad train depot in Bryson City. Peanuts characters in costume, children’s activities, and more. For more information, departure times and ticket rates, call 800.872.4681 or www.gsmr.com.

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• Friends of Loretta Haynes will host a benefit from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Fines Creek School Gym. Hamburgers and hotdogs will be served along with music, dancing, cakewalks, and fun. Haynes has served the community of Fines Creek for 16 years as a First Responder and Fire Fighter with the Fines Creek Volunteer Fire Department. She has worked for Haywood County for 15 years in Facilities and Maintenance. Expenses resulting from a debilitating illness are overwhelming. 828.400.0762.

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American Pickers to film in North Carolina

Mike Wolf, Frank Fritz and their team are excited to return to North Carolina. They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers throughout the region this fall. The show is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on the History channel. The hit show follows the duo, two of the most skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. American Pickers is looking for leads and would love to explore your hidden treasure. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, send us your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to: americanpickers@cineflix.com or call 855.old.rust.

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The 7,770 Motorcycle ride across the USA and back for Military War Veterans and their Families will be in Bryson City on Saturday, Oct. 8. This will be the last leg of their ride from Holly Spring, where they started. Erik Wells, the son of Joe Hayes, a resident and Vietnam veteran, and Ed Recavvarren are riding in hope of getting donations of one dollar a mile for the Hope for Warriors nonprofit 501(c). This ride is in honor of a veteran who has recently passed, a motorcycling friend who thought that he did not need help, but could have used some along the way. You can help by donating a few dollars to Hope for Warriors, who continue to help our freedom keepers and their families. The duo will be met and escorted into Bryson City by prior service Marines in an antique CUCV driven by Gunner. Upon arrival at the old courthouse flagpole in downtown, they will be presented with a certificate by VFW Post 9281 Commander Daryl Heeter, thanking them for their contribution and dedication to our combat vets and their families. All money collected will go through the website provided by the nonprofit Hope for Warriors. 828.488.6398.

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Cashiers festival celebrates fall The annual Leaf Festival will be held Oct. 7-9 at the Village Green and Commons in Cashiers. Held each year as the leaves begin to change in this beautiful mountain village nestled at 3,487 feet in elevation, the event features more than 100 artisans and merchants scattered throughout the Village Green and Commons Park. Visitors will find unique handcrafted wood, pottery, jewelry and much more on display and available for purchase throughout the weekend.

Live music will also be held on two different stages. Most of these performers are local and regional acts, ranging in genre from singer/songwriters to jazz, blues to Americana, as well as bluegrass, rock, soul and funk. Event sponsorships, volunteers and vendor opportunities are still available for artisans, merchants, nonprofits and more. The festival is put on by The Greater Cashiers Area Merchants Association (GCAMA). Free. www.visitcashiersvalley.com.

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Kephart collection at WCU A showcase on the life and times of Horace Kephart will be on display from Oct. 11March 31 in the Mountain Heritage Center at Western Carolina University. In 1904, a 42-year-old librarian named Horace Kephart came to Western North Carolina looking for a fresh start in the southern Appalachian wilderness. Over the next 27 years, his numerous articles and books captured a disappearing culture, provided practical advice for generations of outdoor enthusiasts, and spearheaded the movement to establish the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The Mountain Heritage Center’s Kephart Collection is composed of 127 objects, including Kephart’s tent, sleeping bag, backpack and the writing desk. The exhibit will display many of these objects in a campsite setting. 828.227.7129.

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On the wall Church Street Art & Craft Show returns The 33th annual Church Street Art & Craft Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, on Main Street in downtown Waynesville. Held during the height of the color season, the show attracts more than 20,000 visitors. Over 100 artists, crafters and food vendors from the southeast transform Main Street Waynesville into an art and craft marketplace for this one-day event. The celebration is regarded as one of the finest juried art shows in the region. Patrons will discover a variety of art and crafts, including pottery, jewelry, woodworking, watercolors, photography, fiber art, candles, quilts, and more. Live entertainment from two stages features traditional mountain music, clogging, and Scottish pipes. Downtown shops and restaurants are open and numerous festival food vendors offer a variety of eats and treats. www.downtownwaynesville.com.

more. Saturday admission is just $3 for adults and free for kids grades K-12 and younger. The Claire Lynch Band will also perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. An acclaimed bluegrass act, Lynch has won the International Bluegrass Music Association award for “Female Vocalist of the Year” three times. Tickets for Lynch are $25 per person, $10 for children grades K-12. Sunday will feature performances by gospel groups from 2 to 4 p.m. For tickets and more information, www.stecoahvalleycenter.com or 828.479.3364.

Haywood Art Show, Studio Tour

The Haywood Art Show will be exhibited Oct. 7-30 at the Haywood County Arts Council’s Gallery & Gifts in downtown Waynesville. The reception will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 7 at the gallery. The Studio Tour will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 28-29 around the county. The show will offer a sampling of the work from 21 local artists who will open their studios to the public. A number of these artists will be hosting other artists who A work by Haywood County painter Jenny Buckner. live in hard-to-reach areas of County artists. Participants work in diverse the county, forming small cluster groups and enriching the tour experience. Visitors media including clay, fiber, wood, jewelry, glass, mixed media, sculpture, and twoare encouraged to stop in the Haywood dimensional applications. The show comCounty Arts Council’s gallery, pick up a plements the full tour, offering visitors a Haywood Art Studio Tour map and begin generous taste of what they’ll experience in planning their routes to see the wonderful late October and helping them choose art Haywood County has to offer. which studios they would like to visit. The 2016 Studio Tour has been organwww.haywoodarts.org. ized by a dedicated group of Haywood

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The 20th annual Harvest Festival will take place Oct 14-16 at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center in Robbinsville. The school buildings and 10-acre grounds make the perfect canvas for this three-day event beginning with a free Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. with a campfire, marshmallow roast and storytelling. The grounds are filled with the sounds of mountain music and dancing from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday. Local artists offer their handmade crafts and foods for sale, and demonstrations of corn-grinding, apple cider pressing, rail splitting add to the excitement. The Country Fair features competition and exhibits of jams, jellies, pies, cakes, quilts, needlework and much

The 26th annual High Country Quilters Guild show will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Oct. 13 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 14-15 at the First Baptist Church in Maggie Valley. It is expected that over 100 quilts will be on display, many of which will be for sale. A craft room featuring quilts and seasonal crafts made by Guild members is always a popular spot to shop for autumn décor or Christmas presents. High Country Quilters is a nonprofit organization. Funds collected from the sale of raffle tickets for the theme quilt are used for local scholarships and charities. The show is free and open to the public. 828.926.3169 or highcountryquilt@att.net.

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• Art After Dark will continue from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, in downtown Waynesville. Enjoy a stroll through working studios and galleries on Main Street and Depot Street. www.downtownwaynesville.com or www.waynesvillegalleryassociation.com.

• The Cherokee County Mountain Crafters Festival will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 15-16 at the Murphy High School Gym. The countywide festival will feature local artisans, craftsmen, musicians, dancers, storytellers, quilters and food vendors. Please call 828.837.1146 for further information or follow them on Facebook. Admission is free.

3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 7 will be impressionist painter Jo Ridge Kelley and painter Marilyn Horsch. $25 per couple, which can be applied toward purchase of $100 or more. www.greatsmokies.com.

• Paint Nite Waynesville will be held at 7 p.m. on Fridays at the Mad Anthony’s Bottle Shop & Beer Garden. Grab a pint of craft beer and get creative. $20 per person. Group rates available. Sign up at Mad Anthony’s or call host Robin Smathers at 828.400.9560. paintnitewaynesville@gmail.com.

• The Autumn Leaves Craft Show will be held Oct. 6-8 at the Macon County Fairgrounds in Franklin. Handmade crafts and other vendors. Times are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. If possible, bring a can of cat food for the Catman 2 Shelter. Free admission and parking. www.franklin-chamber.com or 828.349.4324. 36

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• The next meeting of the Western North Carolina Woodturners Club, Inc. will be at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Blue Ridge School in Glenville. The school is located on Bobcat Drive. Drive to the back of the school to the woodworking shop. Visitors are always welcome. The club meets the first Thursday of every month March through November. • Gallery Zella (Bryson City) will host live music, hors d'ouevres, wine and newly unveiled art collections. Artists featured from

The Haywood County Arts Council is seeking artists for its ninth annual small works show “It’s a Small, Small Work” to be held mid-November through late December at Gallery & Gifts in Waynesville. The show provides a unique opportunity for budding artists to exhibit their work, as well as the opportunity for more seasoned artists to test their boundaries. The non-juried show is open

• The “Photography of Bayard Wootten” exhibit will be on display through Nov. 23 in the Mountain Heritage Center at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee. Wootten was a female pioneer in the field of photography from the early 1900s to 1950s. All 35 photographs in this exhibition are of North Carolina subjects, which are on loan through from North Carolina Collection Photographic Archives at UNC-Chapel Hill. • The Leaf Lookers Gemboree will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 14-16 at the Macon County Community Building in Franklin. Gem show with dealers from all across the southeast offering fine jewelry, beads, rough and cut stones. 828.524.3161.

to all artists with a permanent address in the Blue Ridge National Heritage Area. All pieces submitted must be exactly 12” or smaller in every dimension, including base, matting, and frame. All work must be for sale, priced at $300 or less, and must have been created in the last two years. All mediums are welcome. Artwork can be mailed Oct. 10-15 or hand delivered to the Arts Council Oct. 17-22. For a show application and information on how to submit your artwork, download an application at www.haywoodarts.org, email info@haywoodarts.org or call 828.452.0593.

• “Art Beats for Kids” will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. Oct. 6 and 13 at the Charles Heath Gallery in Bryson City. A new project every week. $20 per child, with includes lesson, materials and snack. 828.538.2054. • There will be a “Moccasin Making” workshop from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 8 in the Mountain Heritage Center at Western Carolina University. Materials fee applies. • The Adult Coloring Group will meet at 2 p.m. on Fridays in the Living Room of the Macon County Public Library in Franklin. Supplies are provided, or bring your own. Beginners are welcome. kmoe@fontanalib.org or 828.524.3600. • “Stitch,” the gathering of those interested in crochet, knit and needlepoint, meet at 2:30 p.m. every first Sunday of the month at the Canton Public Library. All ages and skill levels welcome. www.haywoodlibrary.org.

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‘Fear No Art’ Exhibit

Plein air painting workshop Artist Mark Harmon from Asheville will teach a plein air painting workshop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, in the pavilion at the Villages of Plott Creek in Waynesville. This first class offers participating artists and Harmon the opportunity to see if this is something that the group would like to continue in the spring. Harmon is accomplished in oils, acrylics, pastels and watercolors — feel free to bring your supplies for your favorite medium. The pavilion is equipped with water, chairs and a bathroom. Each artist will bring their own lunch. To receive directions to the site, email a request to Margaret Roberts at jhughesroberts@yahoo.com. Bring a drop cloth. To register for the class or for more information, email Harmon at thepaintermark@yahoo.com. Make checks out for $25 to Mark Harmon, 57 Westgate Road, Asheville, N.C., 28804.

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The Jackson County Arts Council in Sylva announces a new exhibit entitled "Fear No Art" by Isabella Jacovino, an artist and author of many dark-epic fantasy novels. Using the grit, grime and socially provocative nature of “guerilla art” as a foundation and blending influences from Dadaism alongside digital elements of bricolage and mixed media techniques, the exhibit offers an exploration of “anti-art” where in concern for “traditional” aesthetics are not present. Evoking inspiration from the Dada movement, along with the anarchist modality of urban art, “Fear No Art” serves to offer a visual narrative on the “self-taught artist,” as well as the decimation of creative boundaries both external and self-imposed. Various digital techniques such as painting, layering, airbrushing, blending, styles and actions, all lend themselves to creating digital pieces of brute force, unique imagery and explosive coloring. Most pieces will be for sale during the exhibition and all pieces are prints done via a digital platform using a variety of mixed media, photography and collage applications. The exhibit is located at the Rotunda

Gallery in the Jackson County Library at 310 Keener Street in Sylva. Admission is free. www.jacksoncountyarts.org.

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who are interested, but unable to attend. A three-month ceramics exhibit at the The project is supported by the N.C. Arts Western Carolina University Fine Art Museum opens Thursday, Oct. 6, with a two- Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources; the Randall day symposium in conjunction with and Susan Ward Endowment for the American Craft Week featuring artist lectures and demonstrations. All events are free Ceramic Arts at WCU; WCU College of Fine and open to the public. The exhibit runs through Dec. 16. “Contemporary Clay, a Survey of Contemporary American Ceramics,” curated by Heather Mae Erickson, WCU assistant professor of art, examines the expanding and evolving use of clay through the work of 25 artists. During its run at the museum, located in the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center, the exhibit will show the diversity of the medium, from expressive sculpture to functioning objects. The symposium on Oct. 6-7, in the 1,000-seat Bardo Arts Center performance hall will feature several clay artists and explore their ideas on traditional and non-traAmong the works featured will be ‘De mi isla salvaje’ ditional functional objects, mixed (‘From My Wild Island’) by Cristina Cordova. media installations and the continuing evolution of ceramics and and Performing Arts; WCU School of Art pottery. A panel discussion on the second day will and Design; the Godfrey Seminar on the Business of Craft; and the Fine Art Museum. be moderated by Garth Johnson, curator of The museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ceramics at the Arizona State University Art week days, with extended hours on Museum and Art Museum Ceramics Thursdays to 7 p.m. Admission and parking Research Center. The entire symposium will are free. To learn more, visit fineartmusebe live-streamed through the webpage um.wcu.edu or call 828.227.3591. www.bardoartscenter.wcu.edu for all those

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On the stage SMCPA open house The Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts will host a “Nothing Less Than Sensational Open House” and 2017 kickoff on at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at the center in Franklin. Guests will enjoy refreshments, live entertainment, lots of fun, and great prizes. An exciting season lineup, which includes several theatrical productions, concerts, holiday performances, and more, will be announced, with advanced specials on tickets for upcoming events also available. Those interested in becoming a Patron Club member are encouraged to attend to find out more about membership benefits. There is no cost to attend and everyone is welcome. To purchase tickets to any performance at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, to get more information, or to see a schedule of coming events, visit www.greatmountainmusic.com or call 866.273.4615.

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Celebrated author and speaker Nadia Bolz-Weber will visit Lake Junaluska Oct. 79 during a weekend conference.

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Bolz-Weber is a Lutheran pastor, former stand-up comedian and founding pastor of House for all Sinners and Saint in Denver, Colorado, a church with a mission to minister to “outsiders.” She is the author of two New York Times bestselling books, Pastrix: the Cranky, Beautiful Faith of a Sinner & Saint and Accidental Saints: Finding God in all the Wrong People. She will speak three times over the weekend. The event will also include worship, communion and a book signing. Bolz-Weber will be joined by the Roots Revival Band — a singer-songwriter group from WinstonSalem — whose lead singer, Martha Nadia Bolz-Weber Bassett, has opened for Lyle Lovett, Tony Bennett and The Avett Brothers. The event is part of the Lake Junaluska Signature Series, which brings leading Christian voices to Lake Junaluska for spiritual enrichment. The event is open to all. The program fee is $100 per person. Lodging and meal packages are available at Lake Junaluska. For more information or to book tickets, visit www.lakejunaluska.com/signatureseries or call 800.222.4930.

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Sean Bridgers will give an artist talk at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, in the Community Room of the Jackson County Arts Council in Sylva. He will show a teaser of the independent film he is trying to get produced, talk about making independent films, and how teasers can help raise money to produce an independent film. Bridgers is a Sylva native, Western Carolina University alumni, a professional actor and filmmaker who currently resides in Jackson County. He plays Trey Willis in the critically acclaimed Sundance series “Rectify” and Old Nick in the Oscar nominated film “Room,” but he is perhaps best known as the tender hearted Johnny Burns in HBO’s critically acclaimed series “Deadwood.”

He won “Best Actor” at Toronto After Dark Film Festival for his starring role as the psychopath Chris Cleek in “The Woman,” which premiered at Sundance in 2011. His work spans dozens of films such as “Midnight Special,” “Sweet Home Alabama,” and the recently released “Free State of Jones” and “Magnificent Seven,” among others. Bridgers is also a filmmaker and runs a production company, Travelin’ Productions. He has directed a number of short films (“Night at the Zoo” and “Birthday Present”). In 1996, he starred, produced and co-wrote with his mother the film “Paradise Falls” (renamed “Carolina Low”), which was funded and shot entirely in Jackson County.

Play deals with race, class

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Issues of race and class status in New York City at the turn of the 20th century will be explored as Western Carolina University’s School of Stage and Screen presents “Intimate Apparel” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5 through Saturday, Oct. 8. The second production of WCU’s 2016-17 Mainstage theater series, the play will be staged in the studio theater of the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center. The play tells the story of Esther, an African-American seamstress who sews intimate apparel for clients ranging from socialites to prostitutes. As the years pass, she fears she may never marry, but then she begins receiving love letters from a Caribbean man named George, and she opens her heart to the possibilities of romance and a future of happiness. Written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage, “Intimate Apparel” was the winner of the 2004 New York Drama Critics Circle Award. Tickets for “Intimate Apparel” are $16 for adults; $11 for WCU faculty and staff, and seniors; and $7 (advance) and $10 (day of

Folkmoot Serbian performance, dinner

Folkmoot is pleased to announce the return of Talija Art Company from Serbia. This lively dance ensemble will bring a taste of Serbian culinary arts and dance culture for a performance from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, at the Folkmoot Friendship Center in Waynesville. Talija will prepare a traditional Serbian meal of salad bread and cevapi, a traditional sausage. Following dinner, the Talija will provide an enthusiastic performance with live music and 15 dancers in the Sam Love Queen Auditorium. Tickets for this event can be purchased in advance, $15 for adults, $10 for kids, at www.folkmoot.org or by phone 828.452.2997. Tickets will also be available at the door, $18 for adult, $10 for kids. School and community performances will be scheduled during the day. Interested groups should contact Folkmoot’s programming staffer Elizabeth Burson for details.

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The Highlands Performing Arts Center will be screening the “Live Via Satellite Series” again this year: The MET Opera live from New York City, the Bolshoi Ballet live from Moscow and the National Theatre of London, all shown on a large theater screen. The first of the series will be the MET Opera’s production of “Tristan und Isolde” by Wagner, beginning at noon Saturday, Oct. 8. It is a story of unrequited love and intrigue. As well, the National Theatre of London will present an encore performance of their production of “A View From the Bridge” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. Tickets are available at www.highlandspac.org or 828.526.9047.

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A production of Neil Simon’s “The Sunshine Boys” will hit the stage Thursdays through Sundays from Oct. 13-23 at the Highlands Performing Arts Center. The plot concerns the once successful vaudeville comedy team of Al Lewis and Willie Clark, who quarreled after 41 years of success and broke up the act. Now 11 years later, CBSTV wants to reunite the guys for a special on the history of comedy, but with their arguments about the performance, it seems unlikely that the TV reunion will take place. For show times and tickets, contact the box office at 828.526.8084. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.highlandscashiersplayers.org.

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A “junior” version of the classic “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” will hit the stage Oct. 7-8 at the MusicWorks! Studio of Performing Arts in Clyde. Based on the 1968 hit MGM motion picture and featuring original music from the film, this junior version is a pilot premiere created by iTheatrics and Music Theater International (MTI), who work to transform Broadway favorites to a scale and running time suitable for family theater and young performers. The MusicWorks production of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” Junior features a cast of 48 talented singers, dancers, and actors between the ages of 8-17. In addition to the cast of performers, parents and volunteers have also gotten involved in the production with creating some of the costumes, sets, and numerous props, including “Chitty” herself. The show runs Oct. 7-8 with performances on both evenings at 7 p.m. and also a 3 p.m. matinee on Oct. 8. All performances are being held in the “Out of the Box” Theater at MusicWorks! Studio of Performing Arts, 99 Kingdom Hall Drive in Clyde. Tickets are $10 and can only be purchased online at www.smallvenueticketing.com/23379.

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A story about coping with loss share some of the pleasures derived from Happy People ometimes loss and death give little or no warning of Read and Drink Coffee. their arrival. The doorbell rings at two in the mornFirst, there are the characters. Diane, Felix, and ing, and we open the door to find a policeman waitEdward all come across as people we may have known. ing to say, “Sir, I’ve got some bad news.” We arrive home Diane first comes to us as self-pitying and churlish, yet she from a normal day at work and grows in the story into the person she once was and find our beloved spouse lying on beyond. Her feistiness and appreciation for life return to the floor, fallen with a brain her, but her suffering and her growth in enduring that aneurysm. We go to a hospital pain deepen these qualities. She becomes wiser in her expecting to bring home a healthy dealings with people and more understanding of heir baby and instead find ourselves faults. arranging a funeral. We go into Felix, her gay confidant, reminds us of that friend or work to a job we love and find ourfamily member who never gives up on us, no matter what selves leaving an hour later under ordeal we are enduring, no matter what we may have done guard and with a pink slip in our Writer wrong. Again and again, he is there for Diane, supporting pocket. We find our beloved in the her in her grief and in the arms of another and wonder what new direction her life takes. the hell happened. His appearance in an Irish Cheery, right? pub on New Year’s Eve is Agnes Martin-Lugand’s Happy humorous and warm. People Read and Drink Coffee Finally, Edward is that (Weinstein Books, 2016, $22.00, person whose pain has left 242 pages) tells just such a story of him leery of all humanity, catastrophe and ruin, and how we mistrustful, callous, even cope with the loss of love. cruel. Martin-Lugand handles Diane is the Parisian owner of his slow healing with particuHappy People Read and Drink lar grace. Coffee, a bookshop which she runs Martin-Lugand’s depicwith her business partner and best tion of village life in Ireland is friend, Felix. She is married to also striking. Some writers Colin, an attorney and beloved paint that life as idyllic or husband, and has a younger quaint, but here the weather daughter, Clara, whom she and is harsh, the landscape at Colin adore. times daunting, and the peoIn the first few pages of this ple gritty and often hardnovel, we learn that Colin and nosed, but with a sense of Clara are killed in a car crash, and humor about the human that Diane goes into a yearlong comedy at play about them. depression. She quits going to Martin-Lugand is French, but work and stays in her apartment, it is Ireland that feels most where she broods on her loss, alive in her novel. drinks too much wine and smokes Finally, Martin-Lugand’s too many cigarettes, and fends off description of Diane’s grief all efforts by her parents and Felix seems true and valid. Those to reengage with the world. Happy People Read and Drink Coffee by Agnes who have suffered a tragedy, Finally, however, this nagging Martin-Lugand. Weinstein Books, 2016. 242 pages. or those who have caused a pays off. Diane chooses to leave tragedy and feel remorse, will Paris and go to Ireland, a country find here a kindred spirit. Diane’s reaction to the deaths of that Colin had once wanted to visit. She takes out a map her husband and daughter in the accident may seem of Ireland, closes her eyes, plops a finger to the map, and overblown, but only to those who have not yet suffered decides to move to the tiny village of Mulranny. such a tragedy. The scenes in Ireland, where she is trying Despite Felix’s protestations, Diane rents a cottage in to find a new way, also strike home. She is afraid of love Mulranny. Her neighbor, she quickly discovers, is an for fear of betraying Colin; she is afraid of happiness for eccentric misanthrope her own age named Edward, the fear of betraying both Colin and Clara. Those who have son of her landlords. Edward is a professional photogragone through such an experience know that we are suppher who has suffered his own losses. He and Diane begin posed to try and reclaim happiness. They also know how their relationship as mortal enemies, but eventually grow guilty we may feel when we actually do find a moment of closer to each other, finding solace in their mutual pain. joy. To say more of the plot of Happy People Read and Some readers may find Happy People Read and Drink Drink Coffee would spoil the ending, which is not what most readers, including myself, might expect. (By the way, Coffee maudlin, too romantic or too simplistic. I suppose it depends on where you are on your travels. For me, were I choosing a title for this book, I would write Happy Diane, Felix, and Edward all had something to say, and I People Read, Drink Coffee, and Smoke Cigarettes. Nearly found myself listening. all the characters are endlessly smoking, which I found (Jeff Minick is a writer and teacher. amusing given our own anti-tobacco puritanism here). Minick0301@gmail.com.) Yet I can, without damaging the outcome of the story,

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Hunter Library book sale Western Carolina University’s Hunter Library will hold its annual book sale from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, inside the main entrance of the library. The sale will include books, CDs, DVDs and other media covering a wide variety of subjects. Hardcover books will sell for $1; softcover books will be 25 cents; and CDs, DVDs and VHS and cassette tapes will sell for $1. Library staff will be available to negotiate prices for purchases in bulk. Sales are cash only and proceeds will benefit the library. A special “Early Bird Sale” will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, for members of the Friends of the Library organization. Memberships, available at the door, are $25 for new members and $15 for “community borrower” cardholders who want to join the organization. For more information, contact Jessica Zellers, collection development librarian, at 828.227.3801 or jhzellers@wcu.edu.

• A “Theme Team Book Club” is now being offered by the Waynesville Public Library. The group meets quarterly from 2 to 4 p.m. on the first Friday of the month. The next meeting is Oct. 7, with the theme “supernatural/paranormal.” Pick any book you would like to read for the theme. Everyone gets a chance to discuss their book. 828.356.2507. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Library. • Darnell Arnoult and Keith Stewart will host a joint reading at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva. Arnoult has written two collections of poetry, including her most recent, Galaxie Wagon, the novel Sufficient Grace and was featured in the short story anthology, Appalachia Now. She teaches at Lincoln Memorial University in Tennessee. Stewart will present his collection of essays, Bernadette Peters Hates Me: True Tales of a Delusional Man. He was nominated for a Pushcart Prize and featured in the journals Kudzu and Pine Mountain Sand and Gravel. His strange adventures usually occur near his Appalachian hometown of Hyden, Kentucky.

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• RF Wilson will visit City Lights Bookstore at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15. He will present the two books in his Rick Ryder Mystery series, Killer Weed and the recent Deadly Dancing. The one-armed Ryder, a recovering alcoholic and lawyer working as an investigator for the Mountain Center for the Defense of the Environment in Asheville, finds himself an object of suspicion as he tracks down corruption and faces down danger. 828.586.9499.

History of Cherokee clothing Cherokee Clothing in the 1700s: with Information from Previous and Following Centuries by Barbara R. Duncan has just been published by the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. A fashion show of this traditional clothing will launch the book at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at the Cherokee Fall Fair. In addition, contestants in the Miss Cherokee pageants will be wearing this style of clothing during their competitions Tuesday through Thursday evenings at the Fair. Duncan is Education Director at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. She is the editor of the award-winning Living Stories of the Cherokee and co-author of the award-winning Cherokee Heritage Trails Guidebook, among other publications on Cherokee history and culture. Duncan has a Ph.D. in Folklore and Folklife. She also works on Cherokee language revitalization. She began researching Cherokee clothing in 2005 to assist the Warriors of AniKituhwa represent this time period. The exhibit “Emissaries of Peace: 1762 Cherokee & British Delegations” features Cherokee clothing, feather capes, beads, and other artifacts. It is currently on display at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian and also available for travel. Books are on sale at the museum store, and can be ordered by phone at 828.497.3481 (ex: 208), or online at www.cherokeemuseum.org. For wholesale orders contact Amber Treadway: atreadway@cherokeemuseum.org. For other information contact Barbara Duncan at bduncan@cherokeemuseum.org.

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Livestock you love Bethel man carves out a life among alpacas

A curious alpaca checks out a visiting reporter. Holly Kays photos

BY HOLLY KAYS STAFF WRITER cadre of curious animals gathers at the gate as Joe Moore, owner of Indian Springs Farms in Bethel, approaches the pasture. “Hello girls,” he says, addressing the herd of bright-eyed, tuft-headed alpacas. As he opens the door, some draw near to sniff his shirt or hands, while others — the shier ones, presumably — hang back to gauge the situation from afar.

He addresses them by name — Ashley, Fifa, Tessa, all monikers taken from songs and musical artists — and rubs a few necks. That’s how alpacas like to be petted, he explains. And you better not try patting them on the head, because that’s a great way to get spit on. Female alpacas don’t have any top teeth, save a few molars in the back, so they can’t bite, but they sure do know how to hurl saliva. Watching Moore, 54, interact with the friendly group of camelids is a bit like observing a person amid a cluster of curious, over-

Joe Moore greets his herd of alpacas.

The farm Indian Springs Farms, located in Bethel, is a hub for all things alpaca-related. Owner Joe Moore sells alpacas, yarn made from their fiber and woven products made from their yarn. He breeds alpacas, and he also shears. Joe Moore, 828.734.5875. www.alpacanation.com/farmsandbreeders/03_viewfarm.asp?name=14685.

sized dogs. There’s the soft fur, the invasion of personal space, and the laughter, though that last one may be partially due to the adorably off-kilter look that alpacas live with — long necks, tousles of long hair atop sheared bodies, abnormally large teeth always visible between parted lips. But unlike most dogs, the alpacas are not pets. “Some people treat them as pets, some people treat them as livestock,” Moore says. “As an owner, I treat them probably more toward livestock. I call them livestock you love.” In fact, when it comes to alpacas you have to be careful about treating them too much like pets. An alpaca that’s babied too much when it’s little can actually acquire what’s called “berserk syndrome.” “If they’re overhumanized when they’re young and they think they are a human or humans are them, because they’re herd animals they want to fight for that alpha posi-

tion,” Moore said. “If they’ve always viewed you as an equal they are going to jump on you or attack you.” He’s got one male alpaca, who he acquired as an adult, with that penchant. It’s a neverending project to earn and maintain the animal’s respect. “I’m aggressive,” he said. “I’ll spit back.” On the whole, however, it’s easy to see what makes alpacas loveable.

ALPACA AGRICULTURE “Love” is a word that Moore uses quite a lot when discussing life on Indian Springs Farm, where he lives with his wife, two teenage children and varying herd of 15 to 28 alpacas. He’s been in the business for 11 years, kickstarted by a suggestion from his father, a businessman who was intrigued by the tax writeoffs an alpaca purchase could afford. In the federal Jobs and Growth Reconciliation Tax Act of 2003, which allowed businesses to write off the entire cost of buying used or new equipment, alpacas purchased for business purposes were listed as one of the eligible write-offs. At the time, Moore and his wife Laura Pate were sharing a director’s position at SOAR Camp in Balsam. They had young kids, and both wanted to have a schedule flexible enough to allow plenty of time with the children. “We woke up every day and said, ‘Do you want to work or do you want me to go to work?’” Moore recalled. It was a great arrangement, Moore said, but after his dad approached him with the alpaca proposal the couple spent two years considering the question. Ultimately, they decided they’d give it a try. Moore and his dad formed an LLC, and Moore managed the farm while Pate started work at SOAR full time. It’s worked out well. Western North Carolina is a good place to raise alpacas — there are about 150 of the animals within a 30-mile radius of the farm, Moore said — due to its cooler temperatures in comparison to the rest of the Southeast. But the landscape of alpaca agriculture has changed a good bit over the past decade. “It’s not the dream we had 10 years ago, I must say,” Moore said. When he first went into business, female alpacas were selling for about $20,000. The alpaca business was still relatively new, with the first 10 alpacas imported from their native South America in 1980 and large-scale importation beginning in 1983. These days, the same female alpaca that would have cost $20,000 in 2005 goes for about $5,000. To make things work, Moore’s had to diversify. “It’s become a very good business but not just selling animals, not just selling fiber, not just shearing animals,” Moore said. “When you put it all together, it turned out alright.” In the full circle of alpaca-related husbandry, Moore just about

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Get up to date on Panthertown Valley Things are happening at Panthertown Valley, and the Friends of Panthertown Valley will be sharing what’s up during its annual meeting and social event, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at the Jackson County Public Library in Sylva. A moderated panel of Panthertown experts will be on hand to share information and answer questions, and light refreshments will be served, with door prizes given. The event will be drop-in style, with guests welcome for any or all of the two-hour window. Panthertown Valley is a backcountry recreation area popular with hikers, mountain bikers, equestrians and explorers located near Cashiers in the Nantahala National Forest. 828.269.4453 or www.panthertown.org.

Burn project proposed for Jackson County A 956-acre prescribed burn is being proposed for the Nantahala National Forest in southeastern Jackson County, aiming to reduce wildfire risk, improve habitat for grazing and browsing wildlife, mimic the mosaic habitat pattern produced by naturally set fires and bolster regeneration of desirable species. The burn would be conducted jointly with the Andrew Pickens District of the Sumter National Forest in South Carolina, which would see 806 acres of prescribed burning for a total of 1,762 acres. The area abuts the state line as well as

While some people may use the words “alpaca” and “llama” interchangeably, the two words refer to separate species that are quite different from each other, though they are both members of the camelid family. Alpacas are shorter, with shorter faces, curved ears and finer fiber than the larger llama. And while alpacas are quieter, more docile herd animals, llamas are more independent.

CHRISTMAS IN SPRINGTIME But his favorite — and the most profitable — component of the business is shearing. “I like to get my hands on the animal and see the fiber,” he said. “When it comes

• Diversify. Rebalancing is important. But a balanced portfolio should also be a diversified portfolio. If you only owned one type of financial asset, such as U.S. growth stocks, you could take a big hit during a market downturn. But different types of financial assets don’t always move in the same direction at the same time, so by owning a wide variety of investments – U.S. stocks, international stocks, government securities, corporate bonds, real estate, certificates of deposit (CDs) and so on – you may help reduce the efHere are a few suggestions: fects of market volatility on your portfolio. Keep • Stay invested. During times of market in mind, though, that diversification by itself volatility, it can be temping to head to the invest- can’t guarantee profits or protect against loss. ment “sidelines” until things “cool off.” Going to • Maintain realistic expectations. If you exthe sidelines can mean a few different things – pect the financial markets to always move upyou could simply not invest anything for a while, ward, you will be disappointed many times. or you could move a substantial portion of your Market downturns are a normal part of the inportfolio to “cash” instruments, which are safe vestment process, and they will always be with in the sense of preserving your principal but us. Once you accept this reality, you will be less offer almost nothing in the way of return or prolikely to make questionable decisions, such as tecting against inflation. If you’re not investing abandoning a long-term strategy. If you’ve deduring a market downturn, or if you’ve moved signed an appropriate strategy, possibly with the heavily into cash, you might well miss out on the help of a financial professional, you can stick beginning of the next market rally. with it through all market environments. • Rebalance your portfolio. It’s a good idea By following the suggestions mentioned to periodically rebalance your portfolio to make above – staying invested, rebalancing your portsure it still reflects your goals and your comfort folio as needed, diversifying your holdings and level with risk. Over time, and without any efmaintaining realistic expectations, you can go a fort on your part, your portfolio can become unlong way toward maintaining the fitness of your balanced. For example, following a long “bull” financial situation. market, the value of your stocks could have risen to the point where they make up a greater T his article was written by Edward Jones percentage of your portfolio than you had infor use by your local Edward Jones tended. When that happens, you may need to Financial Advisor. rebalance by adding bonds and other fixed-income vehicles.

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does it all. He breeds alpacas, sells alpacas, shears alpacas, weaves scarves from alpaca yarn — the skeins are stored atop a ping pong table in his basement, each bag labeled with the name of the alpaca who grew its contents — and even sells their poop as fertilizer. Alpaca poop is just about the best fertilizer there is, not requiring any sort of composting prior to placement in a garden, though if you’d asked Moore 10 years ago he’d never have guessed that he’d one day be offering animal waste for sale.

rolling off the animal, it’s beautiful. To see how shiny it is and how much crimp there is and how fine it is, it’s kind of like opening a Christmas present.” If shearing season is Christmas, then Moore is the Santa Claus of the Southeast. He sheared 15,000 alpacas and llamas this year and has 17,000 scheduled for next spring. Each year, he and a partner spend 10 weeks traveling around from farm to farm. “It’s the biggest day on the farm,” he said. “People love to see me, give me milk and cookies.” He starts early, before 8 a.m., and keeps going till sundown, basically. It’s hard, physical work, involving lifting animals that on average weigh 150 pounds, placing them on the ground and then shearing them with a 6pound machine that vibrates at 3,600 rpm. “I can’t decide if it’s one of those things that’s keeping me young or making me old,” Moore said. “I’m never stronger during the rest of the year than I am at the end of shearing season.” Fall, for Moore, is a calmer time of year. He’s home with his alpacas, mostly, managing any conjugal visits that have been arranged between his male alpacas and breeding females from other farms, weaving scarves and caring for the animals. “Farming is a lot of freedom,” he said. “Even though it’s every day, at least it’s flexible.”

If you have a medical appointment this week, you might want to wish your nurse a happy National Nurses Week. This annual event is designed to celebrate the important role nurses play in health care. Of course, while nurses and doctors can help you in many ways, you can do a lot of good for yourself by adopting healthy living habits, such as eating right, exercising frequently, and so on. But you can also do much to help your financial health.

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the border with Transylvania County. A map of the proposed area is available upon request. In most cases, roads, water bodies and topographical features would be used to contain the fire, though fire lines created with machinery or hand tools would be used in the absence of those features. Dates would be flexible, dependent upon weather, but fall within the dormant seasons between Oct. 15 and April 15. Comments will be accepted through Friday, Oct. 21, to comments-southern-north-carolinanantahala-nantahala@fs.fed.us or mailed to Steverson Moffat, NEPA Planning Team Leader, Nantahala National Forest, 123 Woodland Drive, Murphy, N.C. 28906. Oral comments can be directed to 828.837.5152.

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The Gorgeous Gorges Colors event will celebrate fall in the Smokies with a festival featuring music, vendors and educational programming, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at Gorges State Park. Presentations on geology, black bears and fungi will be offered, and the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute will give programs in its mobile planetarium throughout the day. Hayrides will be given, and a variety of local vendors and live music groups will be around. Free and open to all ages. Dog friendly. Gorges State Park is located near Sapphire close to the South Carolina line. 828.966.9099.

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Knots, campfires and fishing, oh my! The upcoming week will be a busy one for Jackson County Parks and Recreation, with camping, knot tying and camping on the docket for plenty of opportunities to get outdoors. ■ Knot Tying 101 will be taught 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Cashiers Recreation Center. Participants will learn how to tie a set of sturdy and practical knots that they can put to use right away — and maybe a few rope tricks too. Free, with registration required by 5 p.m. Oct. 5. ■ Youth Fishing Camp will be offered Oct. 6-7, with sessions running 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Students will learn the basics of fishing, starting in a pond behind the Cashiers Recreation Center in the mornings and at Lake Glenville in the afternoons. Parents can drop kids off at either the Cullowhee or Cashiers recreation center, with transportation provided from there. Open to sixth- through eighth-graders with little to no fishing experience. $25 with registration ending 5 p.m. Oct. 5. ■ A Fall Family Campout will be held Oct. 8-9 at Ralph J. Andrews Campground on Lake Glenville. The weekend will include plenty of snacks and activities for all ages. $15 per family of five, with the fee including camping, dinner Oct. 8, breakfast Oct. 9, and all materials. Register by 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6. ■ A class in backcountry cooking will be offered 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Cullowhee Recreation Center. $5 with registration required by 5 p.m. Oct. 12. Sign up for any activity online at www.rec.jacksonnc.org or call 828.293.3053 or 828.631.2020.

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A recreation of early 1900s camping will blast visitors back to the past of outdoor recreation Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Cradle of Forestry in America. The Acorn Patrol, a small group of classic campers, will model this time in history when city folk were just discovering the joys of outdoor recreation and the Pisgah National Forest was in its infancy. Participants will get to see fire started with flint and steel, old-time camping gear, traditional camp tools, and four different styles of period canvas shelters. All campers are experienced in various aspects of woodcraft, history and nature study — questions will be welcome. Presented by the Traditional Outdoor Skills Program from the Schiele Museum of Natural History based in Gastonia, the event is inspired by Horace Kephart and his books Camping and Woodcraft and Our Southern Highlanders. The Cradle of Forestry in America is located in the Pisgah National Forest along U.S. 276, about 35 miles south of Waynesville. Admission is $5 and free for youth under 16, with America the Beautiful and Golden Age passes accepted.

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Free hunter safety courses offered A hunter safety course will be offered 6-9 p.m. Oct. 17-18 at Haywood Community College, helping hunters get up to speed as autumn unfolds. In addition to firearm safety, instruction includes ethics, responsibility, conservation, wildlife management, wildlife identification, survival, first aid, specialty hunting and tree stand safety. The course will be repeated Nov. 14-15.

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No minimum age, but the course will be taught at a sixth-grade level and tests must be completed without assistance. The certification is accepted in every state in the U.S. Free, with registration required at www.ncwildlife.org.

Build your own fly rod Anglers will be able to fish with a fly rod they’ve made themselves after completing a newly offered class in fly rod building from Haywood Community College.

Held 7-9 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays from Oct. 18 to Dec. 15, the class will be taught by Tommy Thomas, former president of the National Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Each week, students will explore a different facet of the building process through guided demonstrations, ultimately leaving with a rod that they’ve built or restored themselves. $350 with all supplies included, though students are welcome to bring their own bamboo rod to restore. Part of HCC’s Continuing Education Creative Arts Program. 828.565.4240.

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A high-elevation hike along the A.T. will take in spectacular autumn views of both the Tennessee and North Carolina sides of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park Saturday, Oct. 15. The 8-mile roundtrip hike will leave from the Newfound Gap parking lot and head on to Charlies Bunion, with plenty of fall foliage to show off along the way. Professional naturalist Liz Domingue will lead the program, drawing on her varied experience teaching

for Cornell Adult University, John C. Campbell Folk School, University of Tennessee Smoky Mountain Field School and the Smoky Mountain Institute at Tremont. Organized by the Great Smoky Mountains Association, the hike is $20 for members and $35 for nonmembers, with a one-year membership included. Free for Hemlock members and one guest. Register at http://conta.cc/2dh6qY9.

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Local runners came out high in the rankings with completion of the Cherokee Harvest Half Marathon last weekend. Ben Stephenson, 26, of Cullowhee came in fifth place with a time of 1:23:30, and Jamie Cook, 47, of Bryson City took sixth with a time of 1:23:38. The race, whose route winds all through the town of Cherokee, attracted 424 competitors hailing from towns across North Carolina and throughout the Southeast.

Run through Bethel A half marathon and 5K will offer level ground, pastoral scenes and river crossings Saturday, Oct. 8, in Bethel. The Bethel Half Marathon and 5K will start from the Bethel Middle School Gym, with races beginning at 8:30 a.m. and plenty of food and door prizes in the offing. $25 for the 5K and $40 for the half marathon. Prices rise by $5 for day of registration. www.bethelhalfmarathonand5k.weebly.com.

Upgrade your smartphone photography with a nature-focused program offered 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education near Brevard. The morning will cover the basics of photographing wildlife and their habitats with smartphones and tablets. The day will begin indoors, when participants will learn how to control camera settings, how and when to use filters and HDR mode, which photo editing and third-party camera apps

to use, and how to share and print images. Principles of composition will be covered, and the class will venture outside to try out what they’ve learned. Jennifer Rowe, a skilled photographer with certification from the New York Institute of Photography and a longtime photography teacher at the Pisgah Center, will lead the class. Open to ages 12 and up. Free, but space is limited. Register at www.ncwildlife.org/Learning/EducationCe nters/Pisgah/EventRegistration.aspx. Jennifer Rowe, Jennifer.rowe@ncwildlife.org or 828.877.4423.

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With fall color ramping up in the Smokies, shutterbug season is in full swing — and plenty of opportunities are out there to show off your favorite images of Western North Carolina. Check out these photography contests and projects seeking gasp-worthy images of mountain scenery. ■ A statewide photomosaic project seeking to showcase all the ways to enjoy North Carolina’s wildlife and wild places is seeking submissions. Photos will be joined together to create a mosaic in the shape of North Carolina, which will be displayed Nov. 19 at the N.C. Wildlife Federation’s Give Thanks for Wildlife fundraising event in Charlotte. The finished artwork will also be reproduced in printed form. Each person can submit up to three photos to ncwfphotos@gmail.com before midnight Friday, Oct. 21. Photos will be used for the photomosaic project but not otherwise reproduced without permission. www.ncwf.org. ■ Photos taken along the Mountains-toSea Trail, which starts at Clingmans Dome and ends at the Outer Banks, can compete in a contest through Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail. Images will

be used on the nonprofit’s web page and trail guides, and winning photographers will receive prizes ranging from $150 cash for first place to a $50 gift card to Great Outdoor Provision Company for third. There are two categories: “View from the Trail” and “People on the Trail.” Photos must be submitted before midnight Monday, Oct. 31, online at www.ncmst.org/get-involved/photo-contest/. Past winners are displayed at www.flickr.com/photos/mountains-tosea-trail. ■ Celebrate Southern Blue Ridge beauty by entering Mainspring Conservation Trust’s 2016 Photo Contest. Categories include landscape/waterscape, plants, wildlife and people in nature, with the top three winners in each category earning cash prizes of $50, $100 or $150. Images must be taken outdoors in Jackson, Macon, Swain, Clay, Cherokee or Graham Counties in North Carolina or Rabun County, Georgia, and should not include obvious, recognizable landmarks on state or federal land. Submitting grants Mainspring the right to use the photo and person’s name in publications. Email up to five submissions to Molly Phillips, mphillips@mainspringconserves.org, and check out full contest details at www.mainspringconserves.org/news/201 6-mainspring-conservation-trust-photocontest. Deadline is Dec. 31.

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Capture Sylva Pokémon Catch ‘em all with a Pokémon Go Top Collectors Contest set to swarm Sylva 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 15. For an entry fee of $10, participants will get two hours to seek as many Pokémon as possible, with prizes of $20, $15 and $10 given for first, second and third place, respectively. Registration will be available on site 8 to 10 a.m. The event is a fundraiser for The Canary Coalition, a local nonprofit that started in 2000 as a grassroots clean air movement. The work has since expanded to include issues related to energy, transportation, and government policy. A yard sale will run concurrently, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 15. Donation items are being sought. All events will take place at The Canary Coalition’s location at 1286 West Main Street. 828.631.3447 or info@canarycoalition.org

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determine more suitable locations for reintroduction efforts. Environmental groups denouched the decision. The history of red wolf reintroduction efforts is a long and contentious one. Reintroduction was attempted in the Smokies during the 1990s but ultimately failed. The small population in southeastern N.C. is the only wild population in the world, and a cadre of environmental groups had sued the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission for its implementation of coyote hunting rules viewed as dangerous to red wolves, which look similar to coyotes and had been shot in cases of mistaken identity. The lawsuit ended with the parties agreeing to a series of limits on coyote hunting in the affected area, but afterward the Wildlife Commission asked the Fish and Wildlife Service to end reintroduction efforts and remove existing red wolves from private land. That’s essentially what the Fish and Wildlife Service decided to do following conclusion of its study on the matter, but environmental groups took the issue to court. On behalf of Defenders of Wildlife, the Animal Welfare Institute and the Red Wolf Coalition, the Southern Environmental Law Center argued in a court hearing on September 14 that a preliminary injunction was needed to stop the agency from harming these native wolves in the wild.

WNC Calendar COMMUNITY EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS • Western Carolina University’s Hunter Library will hold its annual book sale from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6, in Cullowhee. Early-bird sale is from 4-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5. 227.3801 or jhzellers@wcu.edu.

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• A Q&A with Mountain Projects and Haywood Transit is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 11, at the Senior Resource Center in Waynesville. 356.2800.

• A conference focusing on the intersection of the environment and economy in Western North Carolina is scheduled for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7, in A.K. Hinds University Center at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee. Cost: $50. Register at 8 a.m. leadwnc.wcu.edu or 227.7397.

• The Friends of Panthertown Information Session & Social Event is scheduled for 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 12, at the Jackson County Public Library Complex Auditorium in Sylva. www.panthertown.org or 269.4453.

• The WNC Civil War Round Table meets at 7 p.m. on Oct. 10, in the H.F. Robinson Building Auditorium at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee. Speaker is James Ogden, III, with a presentation on “The Union Stand on Snodgrass Hill.” 293.5924.

• From 4-7 p.m. on Oct. 12, Domino’s Pizza in Sylva and Cherokee will team with four area fire departments to deliver randomly selected orders via fire truck as part of Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 9-15). For info about activities that week, call 587.8227.

• The Small Business Center at Haywood Community College will offer a seminar entitled “Your Small Business Taxes” from 3-5 p.m. on Oct. 11, in Clyde. Part of the Business Startup Series. 627.4512 or SBC.Haywood.edu.

• Mike Wolf, Frank Fritz and their team are excited to return to North Carolina. They plan to film episodes of the hit series AMERICAN PICKERS throughout the region this fall. If you or someone you know has a large, private collection or accumulation of antiques that the pickers can spend the better part of the day looking through, send us your name, phone number, location and description of the collection with photos to: americanpickers@cineflix.com or call 855.old.rust.

• The Small Business Center at Haywood Community College will offer a seminar entitled “How to Price Your Product or Service” from 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 18, in Clyde. Part of the Business Startup Series. 627.4512 or SBC.Haywood.edu.

BUSINESS & EDUCATION • Hunter Safety courses will be offered by Haywood Community College and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission from 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 17-18 and Nov. 1415 at HCC’s Campus, Building 3300, Room 3322, in Clyde. Pre-registration required: www.ncwildlife.org. • A program entitled “Leading in the 21st Century” will be offered from noon-1 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Waynesville Library. Led by local author and business consultant Ron Robinson. Sign-up required: 356.2507 or kolsen@haywoodnc.net. • A Money Management class will be offered through On Track Financial Education & Counseling at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6, at Waynesville Recreation Center, Room B. Topic is “Finding extra income in your day-today life.” Reservation required: 452.7960. Info: www.haywoodhabitat.org. • An Emergency Medical Technician & WMI Wilderness Upgrade for the Medical Professional class will be offered through Landmark Learning from Oct. 5-24 and Oct. 26-30 in Cullowhee. Provides certification in NC EMT-Basic and National EMT-Basic. Last five days will provide WMI Wilderness Upgrade for the Medical Professional and WEMT certification. 293.5384 or main@landmarklearning.edu. • Jeff Gillette, a criminal defense attorney from Macon County, will speak to an American Government class at 8 a.m. on Oct. 6 at Southwestern Community College’s Macon Campus. 306.7017 or bpetrice@southwesterncc.edu. • “The Sawyer Family in WNC in the Confederacy, and the Battle of Deep Creek” will be presented at the Oct. 6 meeting of the Swain County Genealogical and Historical Society. Meeting is at 6:30 p.m. at the Swain County Regional Business Education and Training Center in Bryson City. • A Fall Hiring Fair featuring more than 20 area employers is scheduled for 10 a.m.-1 p.m. on Oct. 6 at Southwestern Community College’s Macon Campus in Franklin. Info: 339.4212 or m_despeaux@southwesterncc.edu.

• An HR Summit will be presented by Southwestern Community College’s Small Business Center for 9 a.m.5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the college’s Jackson Campus. Laws, benefits, hiring, management, communication and ways of expressing appreciation will be covered. Registration required: www.southwesterncc.edu/sbc. Info: 339.4211 or t_henry@southwesterncc.edu.

FUNDRAISERS AND BENEFITS • The Jackson County Farmers Market’s monthly fundraising event is from 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Bridge Park in Sylva. Samples of brats courtesy of Worley Farms and Backwoods Bakery and ginger ale from Innovation Brewing of Sylva. • The 7,700 Motorcycle Ride Across the USA and Back for Military War Veterans plans to be in Bryson City on Oct. 8 at the Old Courthouse Flagpole in Bryson City. The goal is to raise $1 for each mile for the Hope for Warriors nonprofit 501(c). 488.6398. • Friends of Loretta Haynes will host a benefit from 3-8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Fines Creek School Gym. Hamburgers, hot dogs, music, dancing, cake walks and more. Haynes is a longtime first responder who faces expenses due to illness. • A Serbian Friendship Dinner is scheduled for 6-8 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, at Folkmoot Friendship Center in Waynesville. Serbian meal and dance by Talija Art Company. Tickets: $15 for adults, $10 for kids in advance. 452.2997 or info@folkmoot.org. At the door, tickets are $18 for adults; $10 for kids. • A Pokémon Go Top Collectors Contest is scheduled for 10 a.m.-noon on Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Canary Coalition’s location at 1286 West Main Street in Sylva. Fundraiser for Canary Coalition, a grassroots clean air movement. Yard sale runs concurrently from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. 631.3447 or info@canarycoalition.org. • Friends of the Greenway will have a garage/trunk sale as a fundraiser from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Big Bear Park Shelter. Donate items by Oct. 10 at FROG Quarters. 369.8488. • Haywood County Tourism Development Authority is now offering smaller, single replicas quilt trail blocks for purchase. A portion of the cost of each block will go to the Friends of the Haywood County Animal Shelter to construct a new, much needed animal shelter. The

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HEALTH MATTERS • GriefShare, a Grief Support group, meets from 1-3 p.m. starting Thursday, Oct. 6, and will meet weekly for 13 weeks, at First Alliance Church in Franklin. $15 cost covers materials; scholarships are available. 369.7977 or scott@franklincma.com. Online registration: www.franklincma.com. • A drop-in flu clinic is scheduled for 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Jackson County Department of Public Health in Sylva. 587.8201 or 586.8994. • A Women’s Wellness Day will be offered from 1-6:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 9. Maternity and Beyond class is at 1 p.m.; Sound Healing Concert at 3 p.m.; followed by tea time talks, chair massages, sauna time, guided stretching and dance. $10 preregistration or $15 at the door. 283.0173 or waynesvillewellness.com.

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 Chamber of Commerce; $17 for nonmembers. www.HaywoodChamber.com or 456.3021. • Macon County Democratic Men’s Club will hold a fundraiser breakfast from 7-10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at FATZ Café in Franklin. Tickets are $7 each; three for $20 and $4 for ages 12 and under. 349.3113. • Roaring on the River will be presented by the Swain County Democratic Party from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at Riverfront Park. Hot dog dinner, live auction, and opportunity to meet candidates.

• A support group for those affected by essential tremor meets at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, at Mission Community Church in Sylva. 631.5543 or tkubit@frontier.com.

• A pre-election open house lunch is scheduled for 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Sylva Republican Headquarters at 60 West Sylva Shopping Center. Hot dogs, burgers and fixins.

• A “Clearer Skin from the Inside Out” program will be presented by Dr. Linda Sparks, N.D., at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, at the Waynesville Library. Discussion will center on how to heal chronic skin issues that are resistant to conventional treatment. 356.2507.

• Jackson County Democrats in the Sylva South, Webster and Sylva North/Dillsboro precincts will host a Poor Man’s Supper at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9, at the Family Resource Center auditorium/cafeteria at the Old Rock School in Webster, Take-out boxes available. $8 adults; $4 children. Cake auction at 6 p.m. Info: 586.6682 or 586.6556.

RECREATION AND FITNESS • Haywood County Recreation Department will offer its 14th annual Fitness Challenge this week. Cost is $10 per person for a total of 24 visits to any of 16 fitness locations in the county. Opportunities to pick up the passes are Oct. 5 at Haywood Regional Health & Fitness Center in Clyde; Oct. 6 at Urban Athletic Training Center in Canton and Oct. 7 at the Fitness Connection in Waynesville. • Waynesville Wellness offers a wide variety of classes on a weekly basis. Fitness Challenge eligible. http://waynesvillewellness.com/classes or 283.0173. • A disc golf tournament is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Recreation Park in Cullowhee. $5 singles/$10 doubles. • Registration is underway through Oct. 9 for racquetball through the Jackson County Recreation Center. Mandatory meeting at 6 p.m. on Oct. 10 at the center in Cullowhee. • A Ballroom Dance Class will meet from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays from Oct. 11-Nov. 1 at the Qualla Community Building in Whittier. $10 per person per class or $35 for the four-week session. Proceeds go to the Qualla Community Club for maintaining the building. 497.9456. • Indoor soccer is available during Futsal Open Gym nights, 6:30-9 p.m., on Fridays, Oct. 14-21 and Nov. 4 and 18 at the Recreation Center in Cullowhee. www.smokiesinformation.org/info/branch-out-programs-fall.

POLITICAL • Issues & Eggs community program is scheduled for 8-9 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at Laurel Ridge Country Club. Candidates for Haywood County Commissioner will discuss their platforms and answer questions. $15 admission for members of the Haywood County

• A potluck supper will be served at 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, in advance of the American Legion’s William E. Dillard Post 104 monthly meeting at the Sylva Legion Hall in Sylva. 293.5835 or www.sylvalegion.org. • A forum for N.C. Senate candidates Jane Hipps and Jim Davis as well as N.C. House candidates Mike Clampitt and Joe Sam Queen will be held on Oct. 13 at the Qualla Community Center. • Macon County Commission candidates Karl Gillespie, Charlie Leatherman, Paul Higdon and Bobby Kuppers will participate in a forum at noon on Oct. 20 at Tartan Hall. Organized by the League of Women Voters.

THE SPIRITUAL SIDE • Celebrated author and speaker Nadia Bolz-Weber will visit Lake Junaluska during their weekend conference Oct 7-9. The event is part of the Lake Junaluska Signature Series. The event is open to all. The program fee is $100 per person. Lodging and meal packages are available at Lake Junaluska. For more information or to book tickets, visit www.lakejunaluska.com/signatureseries or call 800.222.4930.

AUTHORS AND BOOKS • Cherokee Clothing in the 1700s: with Information from Previous and Following Centuries by Barbara R. Duncan has just been published by the Museum of the Cherokee Indian. A fashion show of this traditional clothing will launch the book at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at the Cherokee Fall Fair. Books are on sale at the museum store, and can be ordered by phone at 828.497.3481 (ex: 208), or online at www.cherokeemuseum.org. • Darnell Arnoult and Keith Stewart will host a joint reading at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva.

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KIDS & FAMILIES • Registration is underway for the Haywood County Youth Recreation Basketball League. Age groups range from 5-6 to 11-12. Age cut-off is Aug. 31. Games start Dec. 17. Registration is $60 per child and $55 per sibling through Oct. 14. Late fee of $10 after Oct. 14. Register anytime at the HCRP office in Waynesville or from 4-6 p.m. on Oct. 11 at the Canton Rec Park pavilion. 452.6789 or drtaylor@haywoodnc.net. • A Youth Fishing Camp is scheduled for 8 a.m.-5 p.m. on Oct. 6-7 at the Cashiers/Glenville Recreation Center. Registration fee: $25. For 6th-8th graders. 293.3053 (Cullowhee) or 631.2020 (Cashiers). • The Theme Team Book Club meets quarterly from 24 p.m. on the first Friday of the month at the Waynesville Library. On Oct. 7, the topic will be “Supernatural/Paranormal.” On Jan. 6, the topic is “biography.” Everyone gets a chance to discuss their book. Sign-up required: 356.2507 or kolsen@haywoodnc.net. • A “Nature Nuts: Nocturnal Animals” class will be offered for ages 4-7 from 9-11 a.m. on Oct. 8 and 17 at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education in Brevard. www.ncwildlife.org/Learning/EducationCenters/Pisgah /EventRegistration.aspx or 877.4423. • An “Eco Explorers: Mountain Habitats” program will be offered to ages 8-up from 1-3 p.m. on Oct. 8 and 17 at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education in Brevard. www.ncwildlife.org/Learning/EducationCenters/Pisgah /EventRegistration.aspx or 877.4423. • A Fall Family Campout is scheduled for Oct. 8-9 at Ralph J. Andrews Campground. Offered through the Jackson County Parks and Recreation Department. 293.3053 (Cullowhee) or 631.2020 (Cashiers).

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• Registration is open through Oct. 14 for tennis lessons for ages 5-13 at Mark Watson Park in Sylva. $45. Classes start Oct. 26 and are held Wednesdays and Saturdays.

• A family movie will be shown at 10:30 a.m. every Friday at Hudson Library in Highlands.

• A Tuesday Library Club for ages 5-12 meets at 4 p.m. each Tuesday (except for the fifth Tuesday on months that occurs) at the Canton Library. Hands-on activities like exercise, cooking, LEGOs, science experiments and crafts. 648.2924 or kpunch@haywoodnc.net. • A youth photography program will be offered for ages 12-16 on Tuesday afternoons in September and October at The Bascom in Highlands. Private lessons are also available. For complete listings of dates, times and topics, or to register, click on www.thebascom.org or call 526.4949. • “Art Beats for Kids” will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. on Thursdays at the Charles Heath Gallery in Bryson City. A new project every week. $20 per child, with includes lesson, materials and snack. To register, call 828.538.2054. • A Junior Ranger: River Ramble ranger-guided program is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Thursdays through Sept. 27 at the Oconaluftee River Trailhead. • A “Junior Ranger: Smoky Mountain Elk” ranger-guided program will be offered at 5:30 p.m. on Sundays through Oct. 23 at the Palmer House at Cataloochee Valley. • A “Junior Ranger: Porch Program” is offered at 1 p.m. every Friday through Oct. 28 at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center Porch near Cherokee.

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A&E FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS • The 104th annual Cherokee Indian Fair is Oct. 4-8 in Cherokee. angehern@nc-cherokee.com or 359.6473. The fair features an array of the usual country fair offerings, from carnival rides to amusements, live music and craft/food vendors. 800.438.1601. Parade will be held on Oct. 4. • Art After Dark will continue from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, in downtown Waynesville. www.downtownwaynesville.com or www.waynesvillegalleryassociation.com. • The Fall Festival at Mason Mountain will start at 9 a.m. Oct. 8 at the Cowee Gift Shop and Mason Mountain Mine in Franklin. 828.524.4570 or www.tjrocks.org. • The 33th annual Church Street Art & Craft Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, on Main Street in downtown Waynesville. Patrons will discover a variety of art and crafts, including pottery, jewelry, woodworking, watercolors, photography, fiber art, candles, quilts, and more. www.downtownwaynesville.com. • The Glenville Leaf Festival opens with a pancake breakfast from 7-10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Glenville Community Center. Rededication of the center is from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., and events are held all day. Hot dogs and burgers served. • The annual Leaf Festival will be held Oct. 7-9 at the Village Green and Commons in Cashiers. Free. www.visitcashiersvalley.com.

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• The Fall Festival at Mason Mountain will start at 9 a.m. Oct. 8 at the Cowee Gift Shop and Mason Mountain Mine in Franklin. 524.4570 or www.tjrocks.org.

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• The 40th annual Hey Day Fall Family Festival is scheduled for 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the WNC Nature Center in Asheville. General admission prices range from $5.95-$10.95. Children 2 and younger get in free. www.wildwnc.org/news-andevents/hey-day-festival-october-8-2016.

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• Family story time for ages zero to six years old is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. each Tuesday at the Canton Library. 648.2924.

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• The 20th annual Harvest Festival will take place Oct 14-16 at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center in Robbinsville. The Claire Lynch Band will also perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets for Lynch are $25 per person, $10 for children grades K-12. Sunday will feature performances by gospel groups from 2 to 4 p.m. www.stecoahvalleycenter.com or 479.3364. • The annual “Octoberfest” will be held Oct. 10-15 in downtown Sylva. Enjoy “Octoberfest” related food, drink and merchandise. Purchase a $25 ticket at a participating merchant, show your receipt at another participating merchant and receive 10 percent off your purchase. Alcohol excluded and other restrictions may apply. www.mountainlovers.com.

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• The 26th annual Chili Cook Off and Car Show will be held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Depot in Bryson City. Trophies awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place, People’s

Choice and Showmanship. Cash prizes will also be awarded in each category. To enter, applications must be submitted to the Swain County Chamber of Commerce. The event is free to wander. $5 for a chili sampling bracelet. For more information, email chamber@greatsmokies.com. • The Cherokee County Mountain Crafters Festival is from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 1516, at the Murphy Middle and High School gyms. Food, crafts, music, dance, pet adoptions, raffles and more. • Gorgeous Gorges Colors festival is from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Oct. 15 at Gorges State Park in Sapphire. Live bluegrass, local vendors and educational events on geology, black bears, fungi and astronomy. 966.9099, ej.dwigans@ncaparks.gov or www.ncparks.gov/gorges-state-park/events-and-programs.

ON STAGE & IN CONCERT • Western Carolina University (Cullowhee) will host a trombone and euphonium studio recital at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5 in the Coulter Building. The wind ensemble will also perform at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Bardo Arts Center. Free. www.wcu.edu. • Issues of race and class status in New York City at the turn of the 20th century will be explored as Western Carolina University’s School of Stage and Screen presents “Intimate Apparel” at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, through Saturday, Oct. 8, in Cullowhee. $16 for adults; $11 for WCU faculty and staff/seniors; $7 (advance) and $10 (day of show) for students. Bardoartscenter.wcu.edu or 227.2479. • The Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts will host a “Nothing Less Than Sensational Open House” and 2017 kickoff on at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at the center in Franklin. Guests will enjoy refreshments, live entertainment, lots of fun, and great prizes. www.greatmountainmusic.com or 866.273.4615. • Highly esteemed bluegrass band Blue Highway will be on stage Friday, Oct. 7 at 8 p.m. at The Strand at 38 Main in Waynesville. $40. 283.0079. • .38 Special will hit the stage at 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at Harrah’s Cherokee. www.harrahscherokee.com. • A “junior” version of the classic “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” will hit the stage Oct. 7-8 at 7 p.m. and also a 3 p.m. matinee on Oct. 8 at the MusicWorks! Studio of Performing Arts in Clyde. All performances are being held in the “Out of the Box” Theater at MusicWorks! Studio of Performing Arts, 99 Kingdom Hall Drive in Clyde. Tickets are $10 and can only be purchased online at www.smallvenueticketing.com/23379. • The Waynesville Public Library will host pianist Marquita Someliana at 3 p.m. Oct. 8. Free. • The MET Opera’s live production of “Tristan and Isolde” will be screened at noon on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Highlands Performing Arts Center in Highlands. Tickets: highlandspac.org or 526.9047. • The First United Methodist Church (Franklin) benefit concert will be held at 3 p.m. Oct. 9. Performers include the Sanctuary Bells, Chancel Choir, Kathy and Ed Hill, and George James. Admission is free, with donations going to CareNet and “Stop Hunger Now.” • “The Sunshine Boys,” a play by Neil Simon, will be on stage Thursdays through Sundays, Oct. 13-23, at the Highlands Performing Arts Center. Directed by Lance Trudel. 526.8084 or highlandscashiersplayers.org. • The Collingsworth Family, an award-winning contemporary gospel group that hails from Ohio and has performed all over the world, will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin. Tickets start at $20 each. www.greatmountainmusic.com or 866.273.4615. • The National Theatre of London’s encore performance of “A View From the Bridge” will be screened live

at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Highlands Performing Arts Center in Highlands. Tickets: highlandspac.org or 526.9047.

• The “Friday Night Live” concert series at the Town Square in Highlands will host The Johnny Webb Band (classic country) Oct. 7 and Southern Highlands (bluegrass) Oct. 14. Both shows are free and begin at 6 p.m. www.highlandschamber.org. • A concert of classic rock music, “Motown Downtown” will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, at the Town Square Gazebo in Franklin, weather permitting. 524.ARTS or arts4all@dnet.net. • The “Pickin’ On The Square” (Franklin) concert series will continue with Blue Ridge QT Oct. 8 and gospel music Oct. 15. All shows are free and begin at 7:30 p.m. A community jam begins at 6:30 p.m. www.franklinnc.com or 828.524.2516. • The Music in the Mountains (Bryson City) concert series will host The Josh Fields Band Oct. 8 and Somebody’s Child (Americana) Oct. 15. All shows begin at 6:30 p.m. www.greatsmokies.com. • Acclaimed gospel group The Inspirations will host the ‘Singing in the Smokies’ fall color festival on Oct. 13-15 at Inspiration Park in Bryson City. Tickets are $20 per night, with children 12 and under admitted free. www.theinspirations.com.

CLASSES AND PROGRAMS • A Knot Tying 101 class will be offered from 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 5 at the Cashiers/Glenville Recreation Center. 293.3053 (Cullowhee) or 631.2020 (Cashiers).

• Applications for Regional Artist Project Grants are due Oct. 7. Open to individual artists and small, unincorporated groups of collaborating artists. Must be resident of the area for at least one year to be available. Info: http://haywoodarts.org/regional-artist-project-grant. • Arts and Crafts show will be held at The Mill located at Haywood Community College on Saturday, Oct. 8. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. crystalwoodstudio@gmail.com. • There will be a “Moccasin Making” workshop from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 8 in the Mountain Heritage Center at Western Carolina University. Materials fee applies.

• The 26th annual Quilt Show will be presented by the High Country Quilt Guild from Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 13-15, at the First Baptist Church of Maggie Valley. Show is open from noon-4 p.m. on Thursday and from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. • Reservations are being accepted from crafters to sell crafts at the Bethel United Methodist Church’s Craft Fair, which is Oct. 22. Reserve a space for $10 per table. 235.9360.

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• “Contemporary Clay,” curated by Heather Mae Erickson, is an exhibition that examines the evolving, expanded field of clay and ceramics. It will run from Oct. 6-Dec. 16 in the Bardo Arts Center at Western Carolina University. www.wcu.edu. • The Haywood Art Show will be exhibited Oct. 7-30 at the Haywood County Arts Council’s Gallery & Gifts in downtown Waynesville. The reception will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Oct. 7 at the gallery. The Studio Tour will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 28-29 around the county. www.haywoodarts.org. • The exhibit “Emissaries of Peace: 1762 Cherokee & British Delegations” features Cherokee clothing, feather capes, beads, and other artifacts. It is currently on display at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian and also available for travel. www.cherokeemuseum.org or bduncan@cherokeemuseum.org. • Downtown Waynesville is home to a new gallery and working artists’ studio at 163 South Main Street. Celebrated contemporary plein air painter, Jo Ridge Kelley, and precious metal jewelry artist, Keri Kelley Hollifield, have combined their talents in one historic and creative space. Both artists will host a “Grand Opening” celebration from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, the same evening as Art After Dark. Light refreshments will be served. • Artist Melba Cooper will be exhibiting her stunning series of paintings, “POLLINATION,” at Cullowhee Mountain Arts’ (CMA) Studio in downtown Sylva. There will be an opening reception from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, and an artist talk with demonstration of oil and cold wax medium, the process she uses in her paintings, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. Both events will be held at the studio directly above Hollifield Jewelers. Exhibits and Art Talks are open to the public — classes require pre-registration. For more details, www.cullowheemountainarts.org/up-in-the-studio-events or 342.6913. • An artist talk is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10, in the Community Room of the Jackson County Arts Council in Sylva. Featuring Sean Bridgers, a Sylva native who is a professional actor and filmmaker. • A showcase on the life and times of Horace Kephart will be on display from Oct. 11-March 31 in the Mountain Heritage Center at Western Carolina University. The Mountain Heritage Center’s Kephart Collection is composed of 127 objects, including Kephart’s tent, sleeping bag, backpack and the writing desk. The exhibit will display many of these objects in a campsite setting. 227.7129. • The “Photography of Bayard Wootten” exhibit is on display through Nov. 23 in the Mountain Heritage Center at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee. • An exhibition entitled “This is a Photograph: Exploring Contemporary Applications of Photographic Chemistry” is on display at Penland School of Crafts near Spruce Pine. 765.6211 or penland.org/gallery. • New artist and medium will be featured every month at the Haywood County Senior Resource Center in Waynesville. 356.2800.

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• Artist Mark Harmon from Asheville will teach a plein air painting workshop from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 10, in the pavilion at the Villages of Plott Creek in Waynesville. • The Leaf Lookers Gemboree will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 14-16 at the Macon County Community Building in Franklin. Gem show with dealers from all across the southeast offering fine jewelry, beads, rough and cut stones. 828.524.3161.

• A three-month ceramics exhibit at the Western Carolina University Fine Art Museum opens Thursday, Oct. 6, with a two-day symposium in conjunction with American Craft Week featuring artist lectures and demonstrations in Cullowhee. Fineartmuseum.wcu.edu or 227.3591.

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• The Autumn Leaves Craft Show will be held Oct. 6-8 at the Macon County Fairgrounds in Franklin. Unique handmade crafts and other vendors. Times are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. If possible, bring a can of cat food for the Catman 2 Shelter. Free admission and parking. www.franklin-chamber.com or 349.4324.

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is hosting the exhibit “The Language of Weaving: Contemporary Maya Textiles” at the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center in Cullowhee. Exhibit runs through Nov. 11. Fineartmuseum.wcu.edu.

FILM & SCREEN • “Masterminds” will be shown during the week at 7 p.m. Oct. 5-Oct 6. at The Strand at 38 Main in Waynesville. 283.0079.

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â&#x20AC;˘ In honor of Mental Illness Awareness Week, the movie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Touched With Fireâ&#x20AC;? will be shown at 2 and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 5, at the Macon County Public Library in Franklin. Movieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about two poets with bipolar disorder whose art is fueled by emotional extremes. 524.3600. www.nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/January2016/Touched-with-Fire-Offers-a-Look-into-the-OftenDif. â&#x20AC;˘ In honor of Mental Illness Awareness Week, the movie â&#x20AC;&#x153;Touched With Fireâ&#x20AC;? will be shown at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6, at the Jackson County Public Library. Movieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s about two poets with bipolar disorder whose art is fueled by emotional extremes. 586.2016. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Hunt for the Wilderpeople,â&#x20AC;? an action/adventure/comedy set in New Zealand, will be screened by the Groovy Movie Club at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 16, at Buffy Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home in Waynesville. RSVP and get directions/details: johnbuckleyx@gmail.com. â&#x20AC;˘ Adult movie time, 6:30 p.m. Mondays at Jackson County Public Library. Call for title of movie. 586.2016.

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â&#x20AC;˘ A seminar on lure techniques is offered at 7 p.m. every Tuesday at Dream Catchers Fishing Supply at 21 Steeple Road in Sylva. 443.890.5014. â&#x20AC;˘ Comments are now being accepted through Oct. 14 by the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission on proposed elk depredation rule changes. The proposed amendment requires landowners who take a depredating elk without a Commission-issued depredation permit to report the take to the Commission within 24 hours of the kill. Proposed amendment is available at www.ncwildlife.org/Proposed-Regulations. Send comments to: regulations@nc-wildlife.org or Kate Pipkin, N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, 1701 Mail Service Center, Raleigh, NC 27699-1701. â&#x20AC;˘ Franklin Bird Club will have a bird walk along the greenway at 8 a.m. on Oct. 5 in Franklin. Meet at Macon County Public Library parking area. 524.5234 or https://franklinbirdclub.com. â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;On the Water: Little Riverâ&#x20AC;? will be offered to ages 12-up from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Oct. 6 through the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education in Brevard. Practice flyfishing skills under the supervision of experienced instructors. www.ncwildlife.org/Learning/EducationCenters/Pisgah/ EventRegistration.aspx or 877.4423.

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â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;On the Water: East Fork French Broadâ&#x20AC;? will be offered to ages 12-up from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Oct. 6 through the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education in Brevard. Practice fly-fishing skills under the supervi-

Visit www.smokymountainnews.com and click on Calendar for: â&#x2013; Complete listings of local music scene â&#x2013; Regional festivals â&#x2013; Art gallery events and openings â&#x2013; Complete listings of recreational offerings at regional health and fitness centers â&#x2013; Civic and social club gatherings sion of experienced instructors. www.ncwildlife.org/Learning/EducationCenters/Pisgah/ EventRegistration.aspx or 877.4423. â&#x20AC;˘ An Advanced Fly Tying program will be offered for ages 12-up from 9 a.m.-noon on Oct. 7 at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education in Brevard. www.ncwildlife.org/Learning/EducationCenters/Pisgah/ EventRegistration.aspx or 877.4423. â&#x20AC;˘ The USA Canoe and Kayak Slalom Nationals are scheduled for Friday through Sunday, Oct. 7-9, at the Nantahala Outdoor Center. Full schedule, registration info: www.noc.com/events/2016-usack-whitewaterslalom-nationals. â&#x20AC;˘ A program entitled â&#x20AC;&#x153;Camping in the Old Styleâ&#x20AC;? is scheduled for 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, at the Cradle of Forestry in Pisgah Forest. 877.3130. www.cradleofforestry.com. â&#x20AC;˘ An â&#x20AC;&#x153;Intro to Huntingâ&#x20AC;? workshop is scheduled for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Oct. 8 at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education in Brevard. Open to participants 12 and older. Pre-registration required: www.ncwildlife.org/pisgah<http://www.ncwildlife.org/pisgah.

â&#x20AC;˘ An â&#x20AC;&#x153;Outdoor Smart Phone Photographyâ&#x20AC;? class will cover the basics of photographing wildlife and their habitats using a mobile device from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Oct. 15 at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education in Brevard. Open to ages 12-up. Register: 877.4423 or Jennifer.rowe@ncwildlife.org. â&#x20AC;˘ A Fly Rod Building class will be presented by Tommy Thomas, former president of the National Chapter of Trout Unlimited, from 7-9 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from Oct. 18-Dec. 15 at Haywood Community College. Register: 565.4240.

FARM AND GARDEN â&#x20AC;˘ â&#x20AC;&#x153;Putting the Garden to Bed,â&#x20AC;? a program about the best practices for preparing your garden for the winter months, is from 2-3 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 6, at Waynesville Library. 356.2507.

COMPETITIVE EDGE â&#x20AC;˘ The Bethel Half Marathon and 5K will send runners through the rolling farmlands of Bethel on Saturday, Oct. 8. $25 for the 5K and $40 for the half-marathon, with prices rising $5 for day-of registration. www.imathlete.com. â&#x20AC;˘ The Naturalist Trail Race will challenge runners with 25K and 50K distances along the Bartram Trail on Saturday, Oct. 8. Organized by Outdoor 76, the race will begin in downtown Franklin and head to Wallace Branch to climb Wayah Bald. www.ultrasignup.com.

â&#x20AC;˘ A Hunter Education course will be offered from 6-9 p.m. on Oct. 11-12 at the Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education in Brevard. www.ncwildlife.org/Learning/EducationCenters/Pisgah/ EventRegistration.aspx or 877.4423.

â&#x20AC;˘ The Parker Mathis 5.1K Run/Walk will take off at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, from Iotla Baptist Church in Franklin, raising money for the Parker Mathis Memorial Scholarship Fund. $25, with day-of registration available at 9 a.m. www.active.com.

â&#x20AC;˘ A Back-country Cooking program will be offered from 6-8 p.m. on Oct. 13 at the Recreation Center in Cullowhee. $5. Register by Oct. 12: 293.3053 (Cullowhee) or 631.2020 (Cashiers). â&#x20AC;˘ A formerly secret 12-meter satellite dish will be on display at 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14, at Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute in Rosman. The satellite was used in the Cold War. Reservations required. $20 per adult or $15 for seniors/military. Children 10under are admitted free. www.pari.edu or 862.5554. Info: schappell@pari.edu. â&#x20AC;˘ A â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fishing the Dry Flyâ&#x20AC;? program will be offered to participants 12 and older from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Oct.

â&#x20AC;˘ The Nantahala Hiking Club will take a moderate seven-mile hike, with an elevation change of 400 feet, on Oct. 8 along Fishhawk Ridge on the Bartram Trail with spectacular views from White Rock Mtn. For info or reservations, call leaders Irene Brewi (772.263.3478) or Bill Schultze (970.692.3865). Visitors welcome.

â&#x20AC;˘ Carolina Mountain Club will have a 5.3-mile hike with a 960-foot elevation gain on Oct. 9 at Slate Rock Creek-Pilot Cove. For info and to sign up, contact leader Dick Zimmerer at 989.0480, 674.3631 or dd1zz@yahoo.com.

OUTDOOR CLUBS â&#x20AC;˘ The Jackson County Poultry Club will hold its regular meeting on the third Thursday of each month at the Jackson County Cooperative Extension Office. The club is for adults and children and includes a monthly meeting with a program and a support network for those raising birds. For info, call 586.4009 or write heather_gordon@ncsu.edu. â&#x20AC;˘ The North Carolina Catch program, a three-phase conservation education effort focusing on aquatic environments, will be offered through May 15. The program is offered by the Waynesville Parks and Recreation Department. Free for members; daily admission for non-members. 456.2030 or tpetrea@waynesvillenc.gov. â&#x20AC;˘ An RV camping club, the Vagabonds, camps one weekend per month from April through November. All ages welcome. No dues or structured activities. For details, write lilnau@aol.com or call 369.6669. â&#x20AC;˘ Cold Mountain Photographic Society is a camera/photography club for amateurs and professionals who want to learn about and share their knowledge of photography with others. Must be 18 or older to join. Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the second Monday of each month in the conference room of MedWest Health and Fitness Center, 262 Leroy George Drive in Clyde. More information at www.cmpsnc.org or info@cmpsnc.org. â&#x20AC;˘ The Cherokee Runners meets each month on the 1st and 15th of the month (if the first falls on Sunday, the group meets on the 2nd), at the Age Link Conference Room. Group runs are being held each Tuesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. starting at the Flame. www.cherokeerunners.com. â&#x20AC;˘ The Jackson-Swain Master Gardenersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Association meets at 9:30 a.m. every second Wednesday at the Jackson Community Services Building on Scotts Creek Road in Sylva. Mike Glover at 736.2768 or lmgofish@gmail.com. â&#x20AC;˘ Pigeon Valley Bassmasters Club will meet at 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at J&S Cafeteria, Enka, Exit 44 off I-40. 712.2846. â&#x20AC;˘ The Macon County Beekeepers Association meets at 7 p.m. the first Thursday of each month at the extension office located on Thomas Heights Road next to Jim Brown Chrysler on Highlands Road. New members welcome. â&#x20AC;˘ Haywood Bee Keepers Association meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at the NC Ag center on Raccoon Road. hcbees.org.

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â&#x20AC;˘ Carolina Mountain Club will have a nine-mile hike with a 3,000-foot ascent at Black Mountain, Buckhorn Gap and Twin Falls on Sunday, Oct. 9. For info or to sign up, contact leaders Michael and Kathy Cornn at 458.1281 or mcornn@aol.com.

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B.H. GRANING LANDSCAPES, INC Now hiring for the position of crew member - the grass is growing and so is our business come join our team. Full-time year round work, competitive wages, good work environment. Please call 828.586.8303 for more info or email resume to: roger.murajda@bhlandscapes. com ENTRY LEVEL Heavy Equipment Operator Career. Get Trained - Get Certified - Get Hired! Bulldozers, Backhoes & Excavators. Immediate Lifetime Job Placement. VA Benefits. 1.866.362.6497

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EMPLOYMENT WE’RE LOOKING FOR A CARRIER To do a low mileage Waynesville area route. Must be able to pick up newspapers by 9:00 a.m. every Wednesday, to deliver throughout the area. Must have sufficient & insured vehicle to carry bulk newspapers and a valid NCDL. Please call Scott Collier - 828.452.4251 for more info and to set up an interview. REGIONAL/OTR, CONCORD, NC Area, Class A CDL, 18 months exp, .42-.45/mile, excellent benefits, weekly home time. Apply: www.bahexpress.com, 800.RUN.4BAH, Willie ext 143 TRAIN AT HOME For A New Career As An Accounting Assistant! Call for more Info about our Online Training Program! Learn to process Payroll, Invoices & more! Job placement assistance when completed! HS Diploma/GED required. 1.888.407.7063 MEDICAL BILLING & CODING Training! Become a Medical Office Specialist now! No Experience Needed! Online Training can get you job ready! 1.888.512.7122 HS Diploma/GED & computer needed. careertechnical.edu/nc CDL A or B DRIVERS Needed to transfer vehicles from area customers to various locations throughout U.S.-Noforced dispatch- We specialize in connecting the dots and reducing deadhead. Safety Incentives! Call 1.800.504.3783 or apply at: www.mamotransportation.com/driv eaway-jobs-transport-driverswanted/.

EMPLOYMENT ADVERTISE YOUR Job Opening, Event, Items For Sale, Auction etc. in this newspaper plus 100 other newspapers across the state for only $375. For more information, contact the classified department of this newspaper or call NCPS 919.516.8018, email: ads@ncpress.com THE NAVY IS HIRING Top-notch training, medical/dental, 30 days vacation/yr, $ for school. HS grads ages 17-34. Call Mon.-Fri. 800.662.7419

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All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18 This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All dwellings advertised on an equal opportunity basis.

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WEEKLY SUDOKU Place a number in the empty boxes in such a way that each row across, each column down and each small 9-box square contains all of the numbers from one to nine. Answers on Page 50

Bryson City and the widow Cline

George Ellison

efore the settlement named Charleston became the village named Bryson City in 1889, it was a tract of land known as Big Bear’s Reserve, which was itself located in the same general area as a Cherokee village that had been ravaged in 1761 by a British expeditionary force under the command of Col. James Grant. Big Bear (Yonah) was a Cherokee leader who lived in the general area in which the present day U.S. Post Office is located. According to James Mooney, he “was among the signers of the treaties of 1798 and 1805, and by the treaty of 1819 was confirmed a reservation of 640 acres as Columnist one of those living within the ceded territory who were ‘believed to be persons of industry and capable of managing their property with discretion,’ and who had made considerable improvements on the tracts reserved.” The mile square tract apparently included most of the flat land on both sides of the river west of the mouth of Deep Creek; that is, the central portion of present Bryson City. Later on in that same year, Big Bear signed a deed for the land, giving it over to a white man named Darling Beck.

BACK THEN In a 1959 Asheville Citizen-Times article titled “Indian Twice Sold Land That Is Now Bryson City” (subsequently republished, in part, in Lillian Thomasson’s 1964 history of Swain County), Karl Fleming wrote: “History has it that Beck, who evidently was no darling, plied Big Bear with giggle-water and got his signature on a deed which exchanged the land for a promise of $50. Big Bear claimed he never got the money and about a year later, on November 25, 1820, he deeded his 640-acres of land to John B. Love [perhaps the largest land speculator in the western part of the state during that era] in return for a wagon and a team of horses.” A legal hassle commenced that made its way to the state Supreme Court in 1834, when the lower court’s decision in Beck’s favor was initially upheld. Love, however, was nothing if not persistent when it came to acquisitioning land. In 1841 his title was ruled superior by the court. Thereby, as Fleming noted in the conclusion of his article, “Love, who … came into possession of the land for a wagon and a brace of mules, turned a tidy profit by selling the tract to John Shuler for $2,500.” Through various trades, Shuler added lands to the mile square Big Bear tract, which were subsequently owned by mem-

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and on which to erect a courthouse, prison and other necessary public buildings for the use and benefit of said Swain County.” The mile-square village that became Bryson City was situated within a vast enclosure of ridges, partly in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains on the north side of the Tuckaseigee River, and partly in the foothills of the Cowees on the south side of the river. Lillian Thomasson noted that “a town square was laid out on the south side of the Tuckaseigee River with the main street paralleling the river and extending an equal distance east and west from the square. A cross street, intersecting the square, as did Main, extended across the river, which was spanned by a wooden bridge, as far as the local Presbyterian Church. This street was appropriately called Everett.” Epp Everett was Swain County’s first sheriff and one of the wealthiest and most influential figures during its early years. After the arrival of the railway in 1884, business activities increased on the north side of the river. And by the turn of the century — thanks, in part, to Mrs. Cline — the mile square Indian allotment had become a fullfledged village or town not so very different from what it is today. (George Ellison is a naturalist and writer. He can be reached at info@georgeellison.com.)

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bers of the Burns, Bryson, and Cline families before being deeded in1870 to the commissioners of the newly-formed Jackson County. When Swain County was formed the following year, it did so by meeting the state requirements of locating a site for the county seat and procuring the land by gift or purchase. Lots were drawn up and sold at auction. According to studies conducted by Elaine S. Beck that were published in the Heritage of Swain County (1988) the store owner in Bear Springs in whose establishment the procurement meeting was being held was a Mrs. Cline, a widow, who “offered to donate twenty-five acres of her land to become the county seat, reserving three town lots for herself. The majority of the Commissioners gratefully accepted this offer. The acceptance was marred only by the resignation of N.S. Jarrett, who was disgruntled by the selection of Mrs. Cline’s land for the new county seat. As a result of this agreement much of downtown Bryson City, including the town square, was acquired from Lucy Ann Raby Cline (1828-1888) widow of Alfred Cline. The online site devoted to Mrs Cline noted that, “A deed was prepared on 07 July 1873 from Lucy Ann Cline to Frank Leech, Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for Swain County, for a portion of the tract known as the Big Bear Reservation for the purpose of locating the town of Charleston

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