Up Moses Creek

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BY BURT KORNEGAY

Mr. Plume, Part Two

(Continued from Sept. 14)

The first time we saw the skunk, Becky and I were in the yard after supper throwing a frisbee. It’s something we started doing at the start of the COVID pandemic as a relaxing way to end still another shut-in day. Becky pointed, I turned — and there was “Mr. Plume.” He was 30 feet away eating seeds that had fallen to the ground under the birdfeeder. We watched him for awhile, admiring his pure white stripes and fluffy

tail. Then, seeing that all he wanted to do was eat, we went back to throwing the frisbee.

And everything was fine until one of Becky’s throws sent the orange disk sailing towards the feeder. When I went to get it, the skunk stopped eating and fixed his eyes on me. He had the steady look that told me he was from a long line of expert hunters — a Daniel Boone who practiced “one bullet, one buck” — and he was judging the range. I could tell he was not going to waste a perfectly good “bullet” on me — unless I came too close.

It got to be a regular thing after that: the skunk would show up at the feeder every evening at about the same time we went out with the frisbee. But then, one morning while I was on the ridge behind the house with my binoculars trained on a hooded warbler, I heard a faint sound to my right, and there was Mr. Plume. He was frozen mid-step looking at me, and he was close.

Since I’d been standing perfectly still while watching the bird, my first thought was that the skunk might not have seen me until I turned my head. But then I thought that maybe he had seen me and kept coming anyway. When you’re packing like a skunk and are as conspicuous as a blackand-white cop car, you get used to going wherever you want. Everything moves out of your way. Then a thought that made me nervous came to mind: what if Mr. Plume not only knew me, what if he had given me a name? Wham-O Frisbee, perhaps.

That’s when I blurted out, “Well, where did you come from!” Since we were used to seeing each other down at the house, I tried to put a little welcome in my voice.

Hearing me speak, the skunk started raising his tail. He raised it so gradually and yet so deliberately that it reminded me of times when, as a boy, I watched a bad guy in a black hat face off against Marshal Matt Dillon in “Gunsmoke” and slowly bring his hand closer, ever closer to his six-shooter.

But Plume’s tail stopped just halfway up. His tail was curved like a cat that arches its back when a dog gets close. A naturalist once told me that skunks have to stick their tails straight up to spray, and I hoped he was right. He also told me that a skunk’s spraying apparatus is made up of two scent glands flanking its anus, and that when a skunk sprays, it sticks up its tail, curls its body in a “U” to aim his rear end at the target, and “everts” the two glands — which means he pokes them out like little nozzles. Skunks can spray from one nozzle or the other, or they can shoot both. Their range is good to about 15 feet. Mr. Plume was closer than that.

Trying to inject a little humor into the situation, I spoke again: “Hey, buddy, put that tail back down!” At the same time I slowly took a step back, then another and another. The skunk kept his tail half cocked. Once I’d made some breathing room between us, I pointed past him and said: “You go on now, you go on.” And the skunk did! He turned and ran down the trail.

I’d read in a book that skunks can “gallop” at speeds of up to 10 miles per hour. But Mr. Plume didn’t gallop; his little feet didn’t pound the ground. Instead, he scooted along lightly. It looked like he was clicking his heels together, as if our standoff had made his day.

I was surprised at the size of his tail. It was as big as a white-tailed deer’s. And the skunk kept it straight up as he ran, like a gun sight. I knew that below the tail, two “barrels” were pointed straight at me.

We didn’t see the skunk at the feeder after supper that day. But the next evening, when Becky and I headed out to throw the frisbee, our eyes opened doubly wide. There were Mr. and Mrs. Plume! (Burt Kornegay ran Slickrock Expeditions in Cullowhee for 30 years, and he is the author of

“A Guide’s Guide to Panthertown Valley.” He lives with his wife Becky up Moses Creek in Jackson County. Read part one at smokymountainnews.com/archives/item/34314-up-mosescreek-mr-plume.)

Skunks are equipped with two scent glands that they can deploy to a range

of 15 feet. Fred Coyle photo

COMMUNITY EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

• The Jackson Arts Market takes place from 1-5 p.m. every Saturday at 533 West Main St. in Sylva with live music and an array of local artists. Matt Beckler will play Oct. 8, Jared Smith ‘Blue’ will play Oct. 22, Taylor Knighton will play Oct. 29, Wooly Booger will play Nov. 5, Clayton Justice will play Nov. 12. • Cowee School Farmer’s Market is held Wednesdays from 3-6 p.m., at 51 Cowee School Drive in Franklin. The market has produce, plant starts, eggs, baked goods, flowers, food trucks and music. For more information or for an application, visit www.coweeschool.org or call 828.369.4080.

BUSINESS & EDUCATION

• Tech Tuesday will take place 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18 at the Waynesville Branch of the Haywood County Public Library. Staff will be available to answer question and assist you in the use of computers, smartphones, tablets and e-readers. • Tour a fire truck and learn fire safety and prevention from the Canton Fire Department 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at the Canton Branch of the Haywood County Public Library. The program will be held outside, for more information contact Ashlyn at ashlyn.godleski@haywoodcountync.gov or at 828.356.2567. • Axe and Awl Leatherworks will host its one-year brick and mortar birthday celebration to ring in its first full year of business in a physical store front from 10 a.m.5 p.m. Oct. 15. There will be special deals, complimentary beer from Boojum Brewing Company and Ice Cream Sandwiches from the High Test Deli in Bryson City. • Brent Martic, director of the Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy will talk about botanist/ explorer William Bartram’s 1775 Travels to this area during an event at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, in the Macon Count Public Library Meeting Room. Visit blueridgebartram.org to learn more. • Legal Aid will host clinics in October to assist those affected by Tropical Storm Fred. Storm survivors interested in Legal Aid’s services should call 866.219.5262, extension 2657 to learn more about how Legal Aid may be able to help and schedule an appointment for an upcoming clinic. Events will take place 1-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, at Cruso Community Center; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 17, at Fines Creek Library; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Transylvania County Library; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at Cruso United Methodist Church. • The Environmental Leadership Club at HCC will host a STEM Speaker Series from noon-1 p.m. Thursdays Oct. 27 and Nov. 10. Speakers Baker Perry, Tanya Poole and Tommy Cabe will each give a 30-minute presentation and answer questions for 20 minutes. For more information contact Susan Roberts sroberts@haywood.edu or 828.565.4218.

FUNDRAISERS AND BENEFITS

• MountainTrue will celebrate its 40th anniversary 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, at The Salvage Station in Asheville, with a 1982 throwback-themed gathering. Free, with RSVPs requested at mountaintrue.org. • Walk the Little Tennessee River Greenway in Franklin for the First Annual Warriors Walk 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, organized by the 828 Vets. The 828 Vets group is run by veterans to assist their fellow veterans, meeting Thursday mornings at CareNet on Bidwell Street. 828vets.com. • Friends of the Greenway will hold its Fall Arts & Crafts fundraising event FROG Fair 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Nov. 5, at the Town Bridge in Franklin. For more information, email frog28734@gmail.com.

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CLUBS AND MEETINGS

• The Canton Branch Creative Writing Group meets 10:30 a.m.-noon on the second and fourth Tuesday of the month. For more information, email Jennifer at jennifer.stuart@haywoodcountync.gov or call 828.356.2561.

AUTHORS AND BOOKS

• Poet, essayist, novelist and educator Dana Wildsmith will be the featured speaker at Writers’ Night Out 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, via zoom. Writers’ Night Out is an opportunity for local writers and anyone interested in literature to gather for an evening of discussion and sharing. For more information or to join, email Glenda Beall at glendabeall@msn.com.

KIDS & FAMILIES

• The Lake Junaluska Golf Course will launch a weekly junior golf program on Wednesday, Oct. 12. The program will continue weekly 4-5 p.m. $25 per child, all ages are welcome, limited to the first 10 participants. Call the Lake Junaluska Pro Shop to RSVP 828.456.5777. • Next Chapter Book Club Haywood is a fun, energetic and highly interactive book club, ideal for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The group meets every second and fourth Monday of the month. For more information, email Jennifer at jennifer.stuart@haywoodcountync.gov or 828.356.2561. • Storytime takes place at 10 a.m. every Tuesday at the Macon County Library. For more information visit fontanalib.org or call 828.524.3600. • Toddler’s Rock takes place at 10 a.m. every Monday at the Macon County Library. Get ready to rock with songs, books, rhymes and playing with instruments. For more information visit fontanalib.org or call 828.524.3600.

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• Smoky Mountain Geek Expo will take place 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 22 at the Smoky Mountain Event Center. The event celebrates comic books, sci-fi, anime and pop culture. smokymountaingeekexpo.com. • Karaoke takes place at 7 p.m. every Friday at the Meadowlark Motel in Maggie Valley. Call 828.926.1717 or visit meadowlarkmotel.com. • Paint and Sip at Waynesville Art School will be held every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 7-9:30 p.m. To learn more and register call 828.246.9869 or visit PaintAndSipWaynesville.com/upcoming-events. Registration is required, $45. • Mountain Makers Craft Market will be held from noon-4 p.m. the first Sunday of each month at 308 North Haywood St. in downtown Waynesville. Over two dozen artisans selling handmade and vintage goods. Special events will be held when scheduled. mountainmakersmarket.com. • The Festival and Craft Show will take place 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 14-15, at the Macon County Fair Grounds. There will be crafters, food trucks, raffles, kettle corn, live music, face painting and more. Admission is free. • Blue Ridge Artists and Crafters presents Autumn Leaves Craft Show 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 15-16, at Smoky Mountain Event Center. Admission and parking are free. For more information call 828.246.7745 or visit www.bracahaywood.com.

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• Food Truck Boot Camp will take place Nov. 7-10, at multiple locations in Cherokee, North Carolina. For more information contact Laura Lauffer at 828.359.6926 or lwauffe@ncsu.edu. • BBQ and Live Music takes place at 6 p.m. every Saturday at the Meadowlark Motel. Call 828.926.1717 or visit meadowlarkmotel.com. • A free wine tasting will be held from 6-8 p.m. every Thursday and 2-5 p.m. every Saturday at The Wine Bar & Cellar in Sylva. 828.631.3075. • Take a trip around the world with four different wines every Friday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturday 11a.m.-6 p.m. at the Bryson City Wine Market. Pick from artisan Charcuterie Foods to enjoy with wines. 828.538.0420 • Cooking classes take place at the McKinley Edwards Inn from 6-8:30 p.m. on Thursday nights. To reserve your spot call 828.488.9626.

CLASSES AND PROGRAMS

• Artist Mary DeHart will teach the history and traditions of henna tattooing at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, in the Meeting Room of the Macon County Public Library. For more information call 828.524.3600. • Dogwood Crafters Co-op will host the workshop “Beaded Serving Pieces — Spoons and Forks” 10 a.m.noon Thursday, Oct. 13, at the Dillsboro Masonic Lodge. Register to attend by Oct. 6 by calling Dogwood Crafters at 828.586.2248. • Dogwood Crafters Co-op will host the workshop “Hammered Ornament Class” 10 a.m-noon Thursday, Oct. 20, at the Dillsboro Masonic Lodge. Register to attend by 13 by calling Dogwood Crafters at 828.586.2248. Cost is $12. • Dogwood Crafters Co-op will host the workshop “Chrismon Ornaments” 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at the Dillsboro Masonic Lodge. Register to attend by Oct. 20 by calling Dogwood Crafters at 828.586.2248. Cost is $12. • Community dance classes for all levels and ages will take place this fall, September through November at the Wortham Center for Performing Arts. For more information and tickets visit stewartowendance.com/classes or worthamarts.org/classes. • Chess 101 takes place from 3:30-4:30 p.m. every Friday in the Canton Branch of the Haywood County Public Library. No registration required, for more information call 828.648.2924. • Wired Wednesday, one-on-one technology help is available at 3-5 p.m. every Wednesday at the Canton Branch of the Haywood County Library. For more information or to register, call 828.648.2924. • Uptown Gallery, 30 East Main St. Franklin, will be offering Children’s Art Classes Wednesdays afternoons. Adult workshops in watercolor, acrylic paint pouring, encaustic and glass fusing are also offered. Free painting is available 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Monday in the classroom. A membership meeting takes place on the second Sunday of the month at 3 p.m. All are welcome. Call 828.349.4607 for more information.

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• “Thursday Painters” group will be held from 10 a.m.3 p.m. on Thursdays at The Uptown Gallery in Franklin. Free and open to the public. All skill levels and mediums are welcome. Participants are responsible for their own project and a bag lunch. 828.349.4607 or pm14034@yahoo.com.

Outdoors

• Highlands Biological Foundation will offer Autumn Amble Leaf Tours 4-5 p.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays in October. The tours are free, for more information contact Paige Engelbrektsson at 828.526.2623 or paige@highlandsbiological.org. • Hike the Waynesville Watershed during a guided hike offered 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, starting at the Waynesville water treatment plant on Rocky Branch Trail. No dogs. Space limited. Free for Haywood Waterways members with a $5 suggested donation for nonmembers. Sign up with Christine O’Brien at Christine.haywoodwaterways@gmail.com or 828.476.4667, ext. 11. • Take a hike with Tara 8:30 a.m. Oct. 15, to Sam’s Knob via Flat Laurel Creek Trail. Offered through Haywood County Recreation, register at https://secure.rec1.com/NC/haywood-county-nc/catalog • The Clawhammer Mountain 50k will take place Oct. 15, starting along U.S. 276 near the Davidson River Campground in Transylvania County. The Front Range Five Miler will take place the same weekend, at the same location and cover 5.75 miles. Visit shiningrockadventure.com to sign up, apply for a scholarship, become a sponsor, or learn about volunteer opportunities. • Take a hike with Kathy at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 16, to Max Patch via the Appalachian Trail. Offered through Haywood County Recreation, register at https://secure.rec1.com/NC/haywood-county-nc/catalog. • An archery competition at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at Cullowhee Recreation Center in Jackson County will give archers of all ages a chance to win some bragging rights. $50 per team. Register at cprd.recdesk.com. • Botanist Adam Bigelow will lead a paddle tour of the Little Tennessee River through the Needmore State Game Lands at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. Cost is $85 with full gear and kayak rental or $50 for those who bring their own boat and gear. Sign up at alarkaexpeditions.com. • A mountain bike skills club will meet at Hazelwood Elementary School in Waynesville after school on Wednesdays through Nov. 2. Coaches from Kid Cycle Club will help participants improve their basic bike skills starting Wednesday, Oct. 12, with the club meeting weekly 3-5 p.m. Limited loaner bikes and helmets are available. Sign up at bit.ly/haywoodrec.

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