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Volume 8, Number 40 PDF Version – www.HighlandsInfo.com Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010

• Inside •

•See FALL SPORTS page 2

Letters .......................... 2Obituary ....................... 3Wooldridge ................... 4Salzarulo ...................... 5Coach’s Corner ............. 6Just Hers ....................... 9Events ........................... 12Spiritually Speaking ....... 17Health Matters .............. 21Police & Fire ................. 26Town Map .................... 27

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Thursday, Oct. 7• Two Candidate Forums at the Fine

Arts Center on the campus of Franklin HighSchool. The first one will be for school boardcandidates starting at 7pm sharp; county com-missioner Q&A l begins at 8:10pm.

Fri. & Sat.., Oct. 8-9• At the Hen House on Main Street an

October Celebration featuring Park Designsfrom 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be drawingsfor free prizes and discounts.

Friday, Oct. 8• John Muir and Teddy Roosevelt grace

the stage of Highlands Playhouse at 7 p.m.in “The Tramp and the Roughrider.” Refresh-ments, music and silent auction begin at 6:30.526 0890 ext. 320 for tickets.

Oct. 9-16• At The Bascom, various ‘art’ related

workshops. For information or to register, call828.526.4949.

Saturday, Oct. 9• Highlands Own Craft Fair 9am-4pm

at the Civic Center. Free admission.• Softball Tournament to benefit The Til-

son and Fogle families at the Highlands BallField. Call Justyne Reese at 828-342-2740to sign up.

• Middle School Conference Tourna-ment at Highlands School beginning at 9a.m. Admission $3; $1 Student tickets avail-able on Friday, Oct. 8 .

• At Dusty’s on NC 106, a wine tastingfrom 2-4 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 10• The annual blessing of the animals at

the Nature Center at 2 p.m. All animals andtheir humans re welcome.

Monday, Oct. 11• Rehearsals for the annual Communi-

ty Christmas Chorale begins at 7 p.m. atFirst Presbyterian Church

Thurs., Oct. 14• At Hudson Library, Financial Man-

agement Lecture – at 5:30-6:30 pm. Present-ed by Sue Gorski of RBC Bank — Under-standing Your Credit Score.

• Macon County Girls Basketball Sign-ups. 4-6 p.m. Pick up application forms andpay the entry fee anytime at the HighlandsRec Park front desk. Call Justyne Reese at828-342-2740. Sponsor fee is $150.

“We are all about birds!”

It’s probably safe to say thateveryone in Highlands likes bears– some like to watch and co-existwith them, some like to hunt themand some like to do both.

Now with bear-hunting sea-son around the corner — Oct. 18-

Nov. 20 and again Dec. 13-Jan. 1 inboth Macon and Jackson counties— the faction that wants to co-existwith bears is worried about huntersand their dogs going after bears par-ticularly when they seek refuge onprivate property.

“With the coming bear hunt-ing season, we really need to getthis information out to the public,”said Police Chief Bill Harrell. “First,it is vital that people are aware oflaw §14-159.7 and law §14-159.6

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Bear season is coming to Highlands

By Ryan PottsFirst, volleyball.Lady Highlander

Volleyball capturesconference crown

In what has proven to be abanner year for Highlands School

sports, the Lady Highlander volley-ball team posted a 4-0 conferencerecord on the way to their first con-ference championship in manyyears. The Lady Highlanders are 10-7 overall on the season and havebeaten many larger schools includ-

ing Rabun County and HiawasseeDam.

Senior Marlee McCall hasbeen a member of the team for thelast four seasons, and she talkedabout how “we have fought for this

HS fall sports make historic strides3-sport championship lineup is Sat., 0ct. 9 at Highlands School

Appearance Commissionmeetings are usually pretty bland,but Monday night the potential forsome significant changes washeard.

Two items were on the agenda– an application from John Lupolifor a Special Use Permit for renova-tions to Town Square and an appli-cation from Bill Nellis for a modi-fication to the Planned Develop-ment Sign for Old Highlands Park.

The architect for the Lupoliproject, Peter Shipps, said changesto Town Square included eliminat-ing the boardwalk and extendingthe fronts of all the shops to opendirectly onto the courtyard ratherthan onto the boardwalk that loopsthe square.

In addition, an upper floor willbe erected on top of the shops at theback and perhaps most important,public bathrooms will be builtdownstairs between the two shops.

Shipps said nothing is planned

Town Squarechanges maymean publicrestrooms &skating rink

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• LETTERS •

Dear Editor,In regards to the Small Town Main

Street Program: from what I read, theemphasis seems to be on how visitors andtourists view our town.

I would like to remind everyone that itis equally important how the people whoactually live and work here view our town.

I believe the permanent residents wholive and raise families here are actuallymore important than our transient, thoughcertainly welcome, visitors.

This being said, our full time residentsshould be mindful and vigilant about futureproposed changes, pay attention and don’tbe afraid to speak up.

Alice NelsonHighlands

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• THANKS •

With their support The Bascom hashad another success.

On October 1 & 2, volunteers, support-ers and staff worked to present a Bascom-style weekend, with all proceeds going tothe outreach and educational programs ofHighlands’ visual arts center. On Fridaynight guests enjoyed dinner and auctionsand perfection at the always elegant OldEdwards Farm. Saturday was casual funwith Blue Grass, Bar-b-que and Microbrewon The Bascom terrace. That so many peo-ple participated – 200, Friday night andover 400, Saturday – is exciting validationof The Bascom’s mission.

The event, “Celebration! Art, Design,Craft,” was a first this year, but we hope itwill become a fixture on the fall calendar.With its focus on Fine Craft, it is a naturalfor this area so rich in that tradition. Thepieces offered in the auctions and in theongoing, juried exhibit, “Craft in America,”at The Bascom’s main gallery, are superla-tive examples of what craft is today.

As volunteers, it was our privilege toshowcase The Bascom. But we could neverhave presented such an entertaining week-

The people ofHighlands and

Cashiers have doneit again!

end without contributions from manyquarters!

We thank our corporate sponsorswhose generosity is so essential to our suc-cess: BYN Mellon, Wealth Management;The Highlander; Highlands’ Newspaper-Moss Robertson Cadilac; Franklin Ford;“The Laurel;” Cashiers Hillside Shops;“WNC Magazine;” Leland Little, Auctionand Estate Sales, Ltd.; American Airlines,American Eagle; Ray McPhail; “Our State,North Carolina;” InMed Group and OldEdwards Inn and Spa. Our Benefactors areterrific and their involvement so evident inthis and all Bascom events.

We are also indebted to our committeemembers who spent their summer plan-ning every detail and to all the volunteerswho did whatever was asked because theylove The Bascom. And to the extraordinaryBascom Staff, we say that their efforts andprofessionalism are beyond hyperbole!

We live in a special place and The Bas-com is an exclamation point. It asks muchin support, but what it gives back to ourchildren and our quality of life is immea-surable. Thank you to all who share the vi-sion.

Minje Ramey & Margaret Ridolphi,Event Co-Chairs

I want to thank the gentleman and twowomen who helped me when my car slidinto a ditch in the Clear Creek area when Iwas on my way to visit a friend, Mondaynight, the 27th of September, during thetorrential rain.

I don’t know who they were but theirkindness was appreciated. And what a partywe made of it! Thanks for saving my hear-ing aids, too.

Miss Deana AllenHighlands

The kindess ofstrangers

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for three years — beating Hiawassee Damwas one of our goals coming in to the seasonand it feels good to have accomplished that.”

The Lady Highlanders, coached by KyleMcKim, came into the season with high ex-pectations, but received bad news early whensenior Sarah Power was sidelined for the sea-son with a torn ACL. Since then, the LadyHighlanders have used a combination of ro-tation changes and great speed to make upfor their lack of height along the front line.

The Lady Highlanders will finish outtheir regular season on October 14th againstCherokee -- that will also serve as senior nightto honor the five senior members of the var-sity squad. The Conference Championshipwill be held at Blue Ridge this year, but as the

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• OBITUARY •

Lina Marie Reese, age 77, of Highlands,NC died Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at her res-idence. A native of Macon County she wasthe daughter of the late Ebbie and Hettie Wil-son Talley. She was married to the late HaroldReese who died in 1997. She was a memberof Seventh Day Adventist Church; she lovedto cook and had a career in the restaurantbusiness, working at The Highlander Restau-rant and as owner and operator of Tate’s Res-taurant.

She is survived by two sons, RichardHenry of Highlands, NC and George KentHenry and wife Ellen of Virgilina, VA; onesister, Elizabeth Wooden of Hudson, IA; twograndchildren, Mary Jo Stevens andLina Matthews and five great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was pre-ceded in death by one sister, Elise Holt; onebrother, Richard Talley and one grandchild,Jackson Henry.

Funeral Services will be held Friday,October 8, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the Chapel ofBryant-Grant Funeral Home in Highlandswith Rev. Alton Dendy officiating. Burial willbe in Highlands Memorial Park.

Pallbearers will be Richard Henry, Woo-drow Wilson, David Charles Douglas, EllisCleveland, Mike Bryson, Gene Talley, JohnSherrill and Tony Potts. The family will re-ceive friends Thursday, October 7, 2010 from

6 to 7 p.m. at Bryant-Grant Funeral Home inHighlands.

In lieu of flowers memorial donationsmay be made to Four Seasons Hospice, 571South Allen Rd., Flat Rock, NC 28731. On-

line condolences may be made by visitingwww.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrange-ments.

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The li’l Missus and Iwere leaving the RecPark after a difficult

and humbling day ofplaying bridge when Istomped on the brakes aswe rolled by the dog park. Icould not believe my eyes.

There, standing next tothe pavilion, was the mostgorgeous hot babe I’ve everlaid eyes on. Hold it, let merephrase. She was the mostvery, very, very, gorgeous hot,hot, hot babe I’ve ever laid eyes on.Standing over six feet, her blond hairpulled into a ponytail, flowed all the wayto her belt line. Wearing skin tight ridingpants and matching boots, I couldn’t helpbut notice her long legs ran all the wayfrom her ankles up to her fanny. I alsocouldn’t help but notice her white silkblouse was opened at the top, revealing anoutrageous and bodacious set of Ta Ta’s.Whoa!

Eventually, the li’l Missus took hereyes off her miserable bridge score sheetand asked, “Why have we stopped,honey?” Before I could speak, she leanedforward so she could see into the dogpark. “Tell me you have not stopped thiscar so you can gawk at some woman.andwith your wife sitting next to you? Tell methat isn’t so.”

I was ready with a quick response.“That is not so, sweet baby. I didn’t evennotice that woman until you pointed herout. I was staring at her Schnauzer. “

“Her what?” the li’l missus asked.“Her Schnauzer; I’m looking at that

cute little dog next to the fence, the onesniffing that bulldog’s butt. Maybe it’s herdog, maybe not. I wouldn’t know.” Ihesitated for just a few seconds beforetrying a pun. “Aren’t you glad we humansdon’t have to do that?” I fake laughed outloud. She didn’t.

“Don’t change the subject, buddy boy,and try to get cute ’cause it’s not working.Take me home,” she demanded.

I have learned from being married tothe li’l missus since before the inventionof the wheel, that when she calls me‘buddy boy,” I’m about two clicks awayfrom no dinner.

As we waited on Foreman Road forhighway traffic to clear, I could feel herwheels turning. She was furious. As I

pulled onto US 64, shesaid, “Suppose I wasdriving the car and stoppedat the park to gawk at someyoung, gorgeous, tall, darkand handsome guywearing skin tight jeansand an open shirtrevealing a muscular, sexy,hairy chest. How wouldyou like that?”

“I was looking at herSchnauzer,” I shot back.

“Stop saying that,” sheresponded.

More silence but I knew her wheelswere still turning. “And what would yousay if I denied looking at the guy’s bodand said I was only looking at hisCocker? Would you buy that excuse?”

At this point, I realized I may bedown to one click and no dinner. “That’sa valid point you make, sweet baby. I’mbeginning to see why your shorts are in awad, Please forgive me for myinsensitivity. You’re right, I’m wrong andI promise I’ll never do it again.”

That didn’t work either because shesaid, “And don’t try to butter me up bycalling me sweet baby, buddy boy.” Therewas silence until we pulled onto ManyRoad. “She was wearing a piece and herbreasts were manufactured.”

“A piece, what’s a piece?” I asked,hoping to get a more friendlyconversation going.

“You know, her ponytail, it was aclip-on ponytail and she was older thanyou think. Her face was stretched tighterthan a banjo string. Her whole body wasfake.”

Later, I got grilled cheese and soupfor dinner which is not bad consideringthe circumstances.

Later, in bed, I looked over at her andasked, “Still mad?”

“A little,” she responded. Moresilence, then she asked. “I have onequestion. If I were standing in the dogpark, would you look at me or mySchnauzer?

“Zzzzzzzzzzzz” I was faking it,realizing that was a no win question.

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It’s a darned shame peopledon’t have more respect forfriendship. Like a potted

cactus in the kitchen window,it can stand being ignored but itrarely survives betrayal.

A diamond is nature’shardest substance, so hard thatit can only be cut withdiamond blades, but amisplaced blow can shatter itand render it worthless. It’s likethat with friends.

When I started medicalschool, life insurance salesmenswarmed around the medical sciencebuilding like flies. We were ripe forexploitation, majors in biology, chemistryand physics. None of us had a businessbackground. I kept them at bay and out ofmy wallet until I met a guy who wasdifferent. I’d run into him in the hallwayand we’d talk politics or sports. After awhilewe started to meet for coffee betweenclasses. It went on like that for weeks. Henever mentioned insurance until the dayhe mentioned insurance. By then I thoughtwe were friends and I didn’t want todamage our friendship by refusing. Besides,I rationalized, I probably would needinsurance at some point.

He didn’t try to sell me an obscenelyexpensive policy, so although suspicious, Iagreed. We met to close the deal, as we hadso often met for coffee. He beamed as Isigned a check for the first year’s premium.He put his hand on my shoulder andwhispered in a conspiratorial tone that if Iwere to introduce him to a classmate, andif that classmate bought a policy, he wouldpay me $25. I went cold.

How did we meet, I asked him as

casually as I could. Heanswered that a classmate hadintroduced us. And thisclassmate, I queried, did youpay him a bounty for theintroduction, for leading me toyou? If I’d used the word“bounty,” he might not haveanswered, but I didn’t and hewillingly confirmed mysuspicion, still apparentlyunaware of the rising tension. Iwish I’d grabbed the check andtorn up the policy, but I didn’t.I told him I wouldn’t be

introducing him to any of my friends andwalked away feeling stupid, cowardly, anddeeply hurt. I never spoke with him again.

I lost track of my best college friendwhile I was in the Army. Mom told meTom had called and was trying to find me. Iwas elated. I picked up the phoneimmediately and dialed the number he’dleft with Mom. “Tom,” I shouted into thephone, “Mom said you called. That’s great.Thanks, I’ll be home for a week. Let’s gettogether. I’m free any day or evening.”

“Henry,” he answered, in a voice thatwasn’t quite right, “that’s wonderful. I’dlike to see you, too. I’m in insurance now.I’d like to get together and talk with youabout your future.”

I don’t remember what I said, but I’dhad the feeling before and I was betterprepared the second time. I guess heunderstood he’d killed both our friendshipand his chance for a sale because he didn’ttry to contact me again.

I wouldn’t like Tupperware parties forthe same reason; because they pervertfriendship. A friend asked me to subscribeto Direct TV so he could get a $50. I’m gladhe divulged his financial interest in myentertainment choices, but it still didn’t

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feel right. It’s why I don’t ask people to buythe school’s wrapping paper or ask friendsfor donations to Haiti. I don’t want to usefriendship. At best it cheapens it, at worst itdestroys it.

The thing is, you can’t take advantageof your enemies. The salesman reasons thathe has no choice but to use his friends.Who else is there?


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Every time you go to check outyou will see one of these about.

In point of fact, I do declare,you will find them everywhere.

Everything that’s bought, sold, received, shipped,there is nothing that has been skipped,

not one thing is lackingthis new method of tracking.

It really is ubiquitous,but please, don’t you bitch at us,

it’s only part of the planningyour whole life to be scanning,

we’ll be very circumspectwith this information we collect.

People often ask mewhere I come up withideas for my column.

Even more people ask mefor advice on pickems, fan-tasy football, etc. Unfortu-nately, most of the time Igive terrible advice andmake even worse picks-sohere is a list of things that Ihave been wrong about thelast two weekends.

I was wrong about Alabama’s defense-- I thought that their youth would be ex-posed against Arkansas and Florida andinstead it just proved that Nick Saban is adefensive genius. It also helps that Ala-bama’s linemen… all of them… appar-ently like to eat small children in theirdown time. The scheme helps the Tide,but the fact is that Alabama is just betterto a man than anyone else in the country.

I was wrong about Miami, FL in thatI thought that they would mess aroundand lose to Clemson. My favorite DJJohnny O made sure that I gave him apublic shout out after the Canes victoryon Saturday.

I thought Garrett Hartley was a goodkicker-after all he put my Saints in theSuper Bowl…sigh….kickers are absolute-ly nuts. Now the Saints kicker is just 3years younger than my own father, but atleast he can make a 30-yarder.

I was wrong about the Tampa BayRays, I thought they would get the wild-card spot instead of winning the AL East.They now have homefield advantage, butthat may not be much of an advantagewith their lack of crowd support.

I was wrong about the 49ers-theywere my sleeper team this year and havebeen absolutely abysmal. I think that theSt. Louis Rams have a legit shot to winthe NFC West provided that Sam Brad-ford doesn’t get hurt.

I was wrong about celebrating pre-maturely when Stanford went up 21-7 onOregon. Oregon scores points… lots ofthem… in short periods of time. Theyjust have an extra gear, kinda like in Spa-ceballs where Rick Moranis orders thespaceship to go into “ludicrous speed.”Chip Kelly doesn’t look exactly like RickMoranis, but he does have a huge head.

I’m not wrong about Les Miles…dude is absolutely crazy. LSU is 4-0 right

now with an offense madeof chewing gum, bailingwire and covered in Bond-O. Yet LSU is 4-0, which isall that really matters. Did Imention that Les Miles iscrazy? He once had a sanemoment… just to see whatit felt like.

I still hate TigerWoods… no mea culpa on

that one.I was wrong in saying that I thought

Coach K had lost a step… he just baggedthe number one recruit in the country fornext year in Austin Rivers. With a loadedsquad this year and more in the pipeline,it looks as though Coach K could be gear-ing up for one last run before heading tothe house. He may not have the grace ofWooden or the savvy of Dean Smith-butif there was a basketball Mt. Rushmore itwould be Adolph Rupp, Wooden, Smithand K.

And finally, I’ll go on record as sayingthat Adam Harner is the nicest dude inHighlands -- although I will have to meaculpa that as well because I have to putmy dad in the top spot.

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#1 seed the Lady Highlanders will host atleast one home game in the NCHSAA play-offs.Highlands Middle School soccer

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Highlander soccer looks to be in goodhands for the future, as the HMS soccer squadcompleted the inaugural season of the Tri-State Conference by finishing 10-0 after theregular season.

The Tri-State conference is made up ofmiddle schools from North Carolina, SouthCarolina and Georgia and this is the first yearof the conference.

HMS coach Jeff Weller is proud of thework that his squad has put in this season.The Highlanders are led by strikers ColinWeller and Kirstyn Owen, who have produced16 and 14 goals respectively, but have ob-tained their record through a total team ef-fort. Coach Weller said “all 11 of our playerscontribute every game, which makes for agreat group of kids to be around.”

Highlands will host the Tri-State Con-ference tournament Saturday beginning at 9a.m.

Highlands will play Tamassee-Salem inthe first round of the tournament and will bethe #1 seed thanks to their 10-0 record. Theconference championship game will be heldat 1 p.m. at the Highlands soccer field — allare encouraged to attend and support High-lands Athletics.

Highlanders dominant on roadto Saturday Showdown

The Highlands Soccer team outscoredtheir opponents 24-1 on a three-game roadtrip heading into Saturday’s rematch withRabun Gap.

Sam Wheeler controls the ball againstHayesville. Photo by Noel Atherton



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• JUST HERS •

Michelle [email protected]

By Michelle A. Mead-Armor

There is some confusion about how theblue balloon ar-

rived. It was totally unex-pected at the 10:30 amservice at the Church ofthe Incarnation.

John was usheringthat day, and I was sing-ing in the choir, as usual.The choir had gone totake communion, andthat’s when the giggling began. A growingwave of chuckles, guffaws, and snickersbuilt up, and lapped over the altar. I waskneeling for communion, and was puzzledby the growing laughter. I looked up, andcaught the eye of John’s ushering partner.He pointed in the direction of my husband.To my amazement, a blue balloon wasslowly dancing its way toward my husband.

Father Brian Sullivan gestured to John,who reached out to grab the string. Therehe stood next to the altar, my John, grin-ning from ear to ear, holding the blue bal-loon. That Sunday, that’s all everyone talkedabout. Father Brian even mentioned it inhis sermon, likening it to the Holy Spiritdescending upon us. Of course, John wasdelighted by his role in the whole incident.In a more thoughtful mood, he said that if Iever had to plan his funeral, he wanted bal-loons – blue balloons – and lots of them.

John’s death was so sudden, so upset-ting, that a service shortly following hisdeath would have been a nightmare. Itwould have meant even more to do at atime when all of us were reeling from theawful reality.

In picking a date for a month later, wehad more time to organize the sort of me-morial service we felt would honor Johnthe most. It would also give us time to getover the worst of our raw grief.

The keystone to this memorial servicewas Father Brian. Brian had done our pre-marital counseling, since both John and Ihad been married before, a category whichI jokingly called “repeat offenders.” Andwhile Brian had moved to the Atlanta area,the Bishop agreed to let him do John’s ser-vice. It was bittersweet, since Father Brianhad performed our wedding, barely twoyears before.

I had a short list of John’s funeral re-quests, one favorite hymn, several patrioticreadings, but how were we going to pull allof this together? Father Brian suggested theformat: a short religious ceremony, fol-lowed by a reception in the parish hall, andfinally, the farewell at Harris Park, andthose blue balloons. Now, we just had toconcentrate on the details. •See JUST HERS page 11

Blue BalloonsIf you were plan-

ning your own funeralor memorial service,what would you want?Seriously, if this wasyour last big party, yourlast hurrah, your finalsend-off, what wouldyou choose? Whathymns have you alwaysloved? What pieces ofscripture are your favor-ites? Do you have a fa-vorite poem, quotation,

song? While it may seem morbid, this issomething you may want to ponder. Afterall, it may be the last memory folks have ofyou.

John and I attended the funeral of adear friend about a year ago. The servicewas performed by a minister who had nev-er met the deceased, a fact he tactlesslymentioned several times during the service.It was a generic affair, kind of what you’dexpect if McDonalds did funerals. It wasawful. I’m not saying everyone’s serviceshould be what you’d get if you crossedJesus Christ Superstar with the Radio CityChristmas Spectacular, but surely a memo-rial service should reflect the person beinghonored. But how do you concentratesomeone as multifaceted and complex asJohn into one service? That was the chal-lenge.

If Father Brian was the cornerstone ofthis event, then the ladies of the FlowerGuild, the people who set up the reception,and folks who provided the magnificentfood for the event were more than workerbees, they were angels. “Don’t worry abouta thing!” they said. “We’ll take care of ev-erything!” And they did. Beautifully. Com-passionately. Flawlessly.

Eric, Joyce, Maman and I arrived early.I had brought several things from homethat I thought represented John: our officialportrait as a couple, a copy of his latestbook, his Ben Franklin spectacles, his twobusiness cards (one as John Armor, the oth-er his alter ego, Ben Franklin), the hat heinsisted on wearing on his daily walksaround the hospital corridors. I includedthe stone plaque given to me by JackieKitchen, the lovely receptionist at St. Joe’s.It seemed to sum up John’s life so well:“Count your blessings by smiles, not tears.Count your age by friends, not years.” I putout several packets of Kleenex. I knew I wasgoing to need them; I figured other folksmight, too.

And then we went to get the blueballoons. The Toy Store had been superabout providing the balloons. I wanted onefor each year of John’s life, and since the


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2010-2011 Bear SeasonsThe Western Bear Season boundary is I-77 from Virginia to the intersection

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Dec. 13 through Jan. 1.

•See BEAR page 23

having to do with private property and tres-passing for the purpose of hunting withoutwritten consent.”

Residents in the Bowery area, in particu-lar, say last year bear hunters trespassed onprivate property to retrieve their dogs and tofinish treed bears and they want that practiceto stop.

Chief Harrell says the law is clear. “Evenif hunters want to retrieve their dogs, theymust get permission to do so from the landowner. Nor can hunters go onto private prop-erty without permission to retrieve wound-ed game.”

In addition, It is against the law to: take acub (less than 50 pounds) or a female bearwith cub(s); take a bear with the use or aid ofbait, which includes any salt, salt lick, grain,fruit, honey, sugar-based material or sub-

stance, animal parts or animal products; placeprocessed food products as bait in any area ofthe state with an open season for taking blackbears. Processed food products are any foodsubstance or flavoring that has been modi-fied by the addition of ingredients or by treat-ment to modify its chemical com positionor form or to enhance its aroma or taste. Thisincludes: food products enhanced by sugar,honey, syrups, oils, salts, spices, peanut but-ter, grease, meat, bones, or blood; candies,pastries, gum, and sugar blocks; and extractsof such products.

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Seasonal influenza hasbecome much more impor-tant, and has become a hottopic for discussion over thepast year since the H1N1 fluin 2009. The CDC AdvisoryCommittee on Immuniza-tion Practices (ACIP) nowrecommends that everyonein the U.S. receive the uni-versal flu vaccination begin-ning this year for the 2010-2011 influenza season. Therecommendation states that everyone from6-months-old and older get a flu vaccinationstarting sometime in September or October2010.

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gious from 24 hours beforesymptoms occur to 5-7 days af-ter symptoms occur. Usualsymptoms of influenza in-clude fever, cough, sore throat,runny nose, muscle aches,body aches, headaches, fatigue,and some people have vomit-ing and diarrhea. The 2010-2011 flu vaccine will protectagainst (1)influenza B virus,(2) H3N2 virus, and (3) the2009 H1N1 virus which in2009 caused the first pandem-ic in 40 years. The immuniza-

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Highlands’ Newspaper - Thursday, Oct. 7, 2010 - Page 11... JUST HERS continued from page 9number – 67 – was an odd one, I ordered70. That meant one for each of the twograndchildren who would be attending,and one for me to take back to KettleRock.

We arrived at the shop, and were greet-ed by Michelle and Ashley. When theycame out of the back room with the inflat-ed balloons, the sight was pure magic. Wewalked down Main Street toward thechurch, holding on to those precious bal-loons. People stopped and stared. Everyonesmiled. A few people asked if they were fora birthday. I told them they were for myhusband’s memorial service, and they nod-ded in approval.

The service itself was a blur. Jesu,Joy of Man’s Desiring brought tears to myeyes; Robert Henry had played it at our wed-ding. Father Brian Sullivan’s homily was aloving commentary on my Widowhood 101column. The slide show lovingly put to-gether by John’s daughter, Karen, was per-fect. The patriotic readings reminded us ofJohn’s profound love of this country. BettyChesna read Linda Anderson’s “I Think I’min Love with John Armor,” a marvelouspoem she’d written John last year. I knewanything I said would make me cry, so in-stead I told the famous Mrs. Murphy jokewhich always delighted John, even thoughhe’d heard it over 50 times.

And then we took our blue balloons,and headed off to Harris Lake Park. John’snephew, Stuart Armor, led us in singingMonty Python’s “Always Look on the

Bright Side of Life,” and we released theballoons into that clear Carolina sky. Wewatched in amazement as the balloonssailed higher and higher, their bright bluecontrasting against a huge white cloud be-hind them. I’d never seen balloons go sohigh! As sad as we were to be saying ourgood-byes to John, we joined in celebratinga full life, well lived.

Since that day, I’ve had folks telling methat John is now up in heaven, hanging outin a celestial pub with Ben Franklin andThomas Paine. I’d like to think so. Still,what comforts me the most is imagininghis wonderful smile, when he got all thoseblue balloons.

• About the Author: Michelle A. Mead-Armor is a writer and translator who grewup in Waynesboro, Virginia, before wastingher youth and good looks in Baltimore,Sydney, Paris, and New York. She moved toHighlands several years ago to live on top of

a mountain on the Continental divide nearHighlands with her precious husband, au-thor and attorney, John C. Armor, and twovery spoiled cats. Michelle thanks everyonewho made John’s memorial service such atribute and celebration.

The Literacy Council ofHighlands needs tutors for allsubjects. The tutoring programis a volunteered based programoffered to all Highlands School,

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Through Nov. 6• At The Bascom, Tuesday After School Art Classes

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Through Nov. 2• The South Jackson County GOP office at Laurel

Terrace in Cashiers will be open Monday through Saturdayfrom 1PM until 6 PM though November 2nd. The NorthJackson County is at 482 West Main Street in downtownSylva is open from noon to 6PM. All candidate and electioninformation including bumper stickers, lawn signs and othercampaign paraphernalia is available at each office. For addi-tional information or to volunteer, call Jackson GOP ChairRalph Slaughter @ 828 586-9895 for additional information orvisit the website www.jacksoncountygop.com.

Through Nov. 1• At The Bascom, Wednesday Preschool Creativity

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Tues. & Thurs., through Oct. 30• At The Bascom, Joe Frank McKee in conjunction

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• At Health Tracks at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital,various exercise classes all week long. Call 828-526-1FIT.

• Nantahala Tennis Club meets everyday at 9 a.m. atHighlands Recreation Park. $2 per person; all visitors wel-come. Call 526-3556.

• YOGA – Moonrise Yoga -- The Highlands DedicatedStudio, 464 Carolina Way. Mon., 10 a.m. & 5 p.m.; Wed.,10 a.m.; Sat., 9:30 a.m. All Levels. Mats provided. 526-8880. More info at www.yogahighlands.com (10/28)

Sundays• Aftershock Youth meets every Sunday Night at 6:30

p.m. downstairs at Cullasaja Assembly of God at 6201Highlands Road, Franklin, NC. Contact youth ministersSeth & Sarha Henegar at 828 369-7540 ext 203.

• The High Mountain Squares will be having a danceworkshop get-together on Sundays. This will include main/stream and plus levels. The caller will be Jim Roper from

Cornelia. GA. The dances will be held at the EnvironmentalResource Center, Lakeside Drive, Franklin, from 3 to 5 p.m.Come in casual clothes and dance with us. Now is the timeto come if you have not danced in a while and you would liketo get started again. This is good exercise and a lot of fun. Thecost is $3 per person. For information, call 828 349-0905, 828369-8334, 706 782-0943.

Mon. & Wed.• Pilates Classes at the Jane Woodruff Clinic, 1st floor,

at H-C Hospital taught by Sandie Trevathan at 4 p.m. A matclass for all levels. For info call 526-5852. (7/29)

Mon., Wed., & Thurs.• On the Mat Yoga at the Episcopal Church of the

Incarnation on Main Street. Upper Level Jones Hall. Mon.,Wed, and Thurs. at 10:45 a.m. Bring your mat. 828-482-2128. $10/hour.

Mon., Wed., Fri.• Heart Healthy Exercise Class at the Rec Park.

8:30-9:30 a.m. $20/month.• Step Aerobics with Tina Rogers at the Rec Park, 8-

9 a.m. $10 per class or $50 a month.First Mondays• Participate in your hospital by joining the Auxiliary of

the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital first Monday of each monthat 10 a.m. at the hospital.

Mondays• Closed AA meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Episcopal

Church at Fifth and Main streets.Tuesdays• Highlands Rotary Club meets at noon at the High-

lands Conference Center at noon.• Closed AA Women’s meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Epis-

copal Church at Fifth and Main streets.• The Highlands Dialogue invites everyone to partici-

pate in our Tuesday discussions at the Civic Center from10–11:30 a.m. While our name is new, the Highlands Dia-logue intends to build on the Fall/Winter-Spring discussionseries previously sponsored by HIARPT. Discussions rangefrom current events and great books to extreme whimsy.

The only membership requirements are that you come withan exploring mind and that you read a session’s materialbefore attending the discussion (we distribute readings eitherby e-mail or at previous sessions). Even if you are not ableto attend all of the discussions, you are encouraged to comewhen you are available. If you would like information aboutthe Highlands Dialogue or any of our upcoming discussions,please e-mail John Gaston [email protected] or KarenHawk [email protected]. If you would like us to addyour name to the Highlands Dialogue’s e-mail list, pleasecontact David Scheyer at [email protected].

Tues. & Thurs.• Study Hall at the Literacy Council of Highlands in the

Peggy Crosby Center from 3 to 5 p.m. Come do yourhomework, projects use the resources on site and get helpfrom a tutor. For more information, contact Faviola Olvera at(828) 526-0925 or by email at [email protected].

• Kettlebell Class at the Rec Park with Ginger Baldwinat 5:15 p.m. Fast moving free weight kinetic chain move-ment for 30-40 minutes. $8 per class. Call 526-3556 or 526-4959 to reserve a spot.

Wednesdays• $2 off bar drinks at El Azteca. 70 Highlands Plaza

across from Bryson’s Food Store.• The Highlands Mountaintop Rotary meets at 7:30

a.m. in the dining room at the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital.Enter the hospital in the main or emergency entrance andfollow the signs downstairs. Visitors are welcome. Meetingsend at 8:30 am.

As a conservationist, John Muir stoodas tall as the redwood trees in the park thatbears his name. Now you can hear hisstories through actor Lee Stetson, who doesa brilliant portrayal of the man credited asthe architect of our national park system.

The Jackson-Macon ConservationAlliance is proud to bring “John Muir” backto Highlands after receiving rave reviewsfrom the 2009 show. This year’s event willbe even better with the addition of TeddyRoosevelt. “The Tramp & the Roughrider”brings these two legendary figures to lifeon the Highlands Playhouse stage on FridayOctober 8th

Relive the famous camping trip whereMuir and Roosevelt swapped amazing

JMCA bringsJohn Muir and Teddy Roosevelt Oct. 8

adventure stories (of course, trying to outdoeach other) and came to discover a sharedpassion for wilderness preservation.

Lee Stetson, who was featured in theKen Burns PBS series, The National Parks:America’s Best Idea, has captured JohnMuir’s legacy and vision in his stirringportrayals for more than 20 years. JoeWiegand, who portrays Roosevelt,performed at the White House for Georgeand Laura Bush.

Show time is 7 p.m. at the HighlandsPlayhouse, with refreshments, a silentauction, and live music with Jody Zahnerat 6:30. Tickets are $35, $30 for J-MCAmembers. Call 526-0890 or visit www.j-mca.org for tickets and information.

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iers Hospital will be providing small group tours to interestedarea residents. Tours will be held periodically each month,through October. Tours begin at 7:30 a.m. and will includebreakfast with HCH’s doctors and a meet and greet with thenew CEO, Craig James. Call the Foundation Office at 526-1435 as space is limited. Or RVSP by email [email protected].

• Join us for lunch at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital,where from May through October, you can enjoy an hourlong Lunch and Learn educational seminar, on a variety ofhealth topics, followed by Q&A session. Lunch provided;seating limited. Call 526-1313 or (828) 526-1250 today tomake your reservation.


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odist Church.• Dianna K. Klingel will be signing her book Just for

the Moment: The Remarkable Gift of the Therapy Dog atChapter 2 Books in Cashiers from 4-7 p.m. 10% of thesales to be donated to the Cashiers-Highlands HumaneSociety and Friends for Life.

• Two Candidate Forums Thursday at the Fine ArtsCenter on the campus of Franklin High School. The first onewill be for school board candidates starting at 7pm sharp.After a short break the forum for candidates for the office ofcounty commissioner will begin at 8:10pm. The goal of theevent is to provide the Macon County community an op-portunity to see and hear all candidates for these vital officesin one forum with a specific focus on our public schools.

• Last Dance of Summer. Bring finger food. Thursdayat the MC Community Center on Hwy, 441 S. in Franklin,NC, (across from “Whisle Stop Mall”) from 6:30 to 9 pmwith music by “Swingtime Band” for more information call(828) 369-9155.

Fri.-Sun., Oct. 8-10• The Greater Cashiers Merchant’s Association Leaf

Festival calling artisans and artists who wish to have abooth at the 2010 Leaf Festival. Early booth reservationsare encouraged. Call Chair Grady at 828 743.5858, theGCAMA office at 828 743.1630.

Fri. & Sat., Oct. 8-9• At the Hen House on Main Street an October Cel-

ebration featuring Park Designs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.There will be drawings for free prizes and discounts plus upto 20% off all Park Design merchandise.

Friday, Oct. 8• John Muir and Teddy Roosevelt grace the stage of

Highlands Playhouse at 7 p.m. in “The Tramp and theRoughrider.” Benefit for Jackson-Macon Conservation Alli-ance. Tickets $35 ($30 members). Refreshments, musicand silent auction begin at 6:30. www.j-mca.org or (828)526 0890 ext. 320.

• Center for Life Enrichment is offering a seminar on

Composing Photographs with photographer Richard Reddigfrom 10am – noon. CLE offers this class at the Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center on Chestnut Street, Thecost is $20 for CLE members and $30 for non-members.Walk-ins are welcome.

Sat. & Sun, Oct. 9-10• At The Bascom, Workshop: Greg Newington, pho-

tography, Light and Dark: Using Light, Composition andTexture in Photography. Tuition: $150 members/$175 non-members. For information or to register, call 828.526.4949.

or visit www.thebascom.org.Saturday, Oct. 9• Highlands Own Craft Fair 9am-4pm at the Civic

Center. Free admission.• The Nantahala Hiking Club will take a five mile

moderate hike from Park Gap down Park Ridge to theconnector trail and back up Park Creek. Drive 40 milesround trip. Meet at Westgate Plaza in Franklin, oppositeBurger King, at 9 a.m. Bring water, lunch; wear sturdyshoes. Call leader Gail Lehman, 524-5298 for reservations.Visitors are welcome, but no pets please.

• Holly Spring Community Blood Drive at the HollySprings Community Building. (2720 Cat Creek Road, Fran-klin). 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Please call 524-0908 for moreinformation or to schedule an appointment. Walk-Ins Wel-come, appointments preferred. All presenting donors have achance to win one of two pairs of Delta Air Lines tickets! Toschedule an appointment to donate, please call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org for moreinformation. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 withparental permission), meet weight and height requirements(110 pounds or more, depending on their height) and are ingenerally good health may be eligible to donate blood.

• Softball Tournament to benefit The Tilson and Foglefamilies at the Highlands Ball Field. Church teams only.$150 entry fee. Call Justyne Reese at 828-342-2740 to signup. All proceeds will benefit both families who are battlingcancer and its treatments.

• Middle School Conference Tournament at Highlands

• Men’s interdenominational Bible Study at 8:30 a.m.at First Baptist Church.

• The Homegrown Buds, a homeschool 4-H club,meets at noon at the Macon County Library on Siler Road inFranklin at 1 p.m.

Wednesdays & Fridays• Open AA meeting at noon at the Episcopal Church at

Fifth and Main streets.Every 3rd Wednesday• Study sessions at the Universal Unitarian Fellow-

ship Hall in Franklin. A $5 soup-supper will be served at 5:30p.m. Study sessions will begin at 6:30 p.m. Call 828-524-6777 or 706-746-9964.

Thursdays• Al-Anon meeting, noon at the Episcopal Church on

Main and Fifth streets.• Zahner Conservation Lecture Series every Thurs-

day at 7 pm at the Highlands Nature Center May 13 throughAug. 5 It’s free.

Friday & Saturdays• Live Music at The Downhill Grill at Scaly Mountain

Outdoor Center 7-9 p.m.. BYOB.Every Third Saturday• The Highlands Memorial Post #370 of the American

Legion meets at the Shortoff Baptist Church. Breakfast is at9 am. Meeting is at 10 a.m. All veterans are invited to attend.

Saturdays• At Paoletti’s Restaurant, intimate Wine Tasting at the

bar at 1 pm. Great values in wines from around the world,available for retail sales daily. Cheese and Crackers areserved. Cost: $20 per person.

• At Cyprus International Restaurant, live music begin-ning at 9 p.m. No cover.

• Highlands Knitting & Needlepoint Guild meets to knit,crochet and needlepoint on the terrace at the Bascom. Ques-tions? 526-1741.

• At The Bascom, Nov. 12, 19, Dec. 11 and 18 (noclass on Thanksgiving Saturday or Christmas Parade day).Youth will learn about other cultures and make crafts that canhang on the tree or be given as gifts. Each class will coverthe art and culture of two different countries. To register or formore information, visit www.thebascom.org or call828.526.4949, ext. 100.

Saturdays through Oct. 23• At The Bascom, Workshop: Fayne Ansley, painting

and drawing, Fall Fruits and Foliage - Botanical Watercolor,2-4 pm. Tuition: Take one $25 members/$30 non-membersor all four $90 members/$100 non-members. For informationor to register, call 828.526.4949 or visit www.thebascom.org.

Thursday, Oct. 7• Taize in Highlands, 5:30 at Highlands United Meth-

Visit The Bascom’s American CraftToday exhibition through December18 in the main gallery. For moreinformation, call (828) 526-4949,ext 100.

American Craft Today, a nationalcompetition and exhibition opened onOctober 2 in The Bascom’s main gallery.The exhibition runs through December18.

With artists from 16 states and Can-ada competing to be in the exhibition,American Craft Today features 47 impres-sive pieces featuring original works inall craft media: ceramics, metal, wood,glass, fiber, book arts, etc. Over $5000 inprize money was awarded.This year’sjuror, Carol Sauvion, is the executive pro-ducer of the Peabody Award-winningand Emmy-nominated “Craft in Ameri-ca” PBS television series, as well as cre-ator and director of Craft in America Inc.,an organization dedicated to presentingthe history, practitioners and techniquesof craft in the United States and theirimpact on our nation’s cultural heritage.The exhibition is sponsored by FrancesBunzl and Family, Julia and Bill Grum-bles, Charlotte Pippin, Cary Saurage andPenny and Ed Mawyer.

Viewing of Bascom’s exhibitions isfree and the galleries are open to the pub-lic Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays (throughOctober 10) from noon to 5 p.m. Formore information, call (828) 526-4949.

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Ongoing and Upcoming Events PULL OUT

School. 9 a.m. – Soccer: Highlands vs. Tamassee Salem;10:30 a.m.; Rabun Gap vs. Tallulah Falls;Championshipgame – 1 p.m.. Also at 1p.m. Championship VolleyballGame: Highlands vs. Rabun Gap. Admission $3 per personto all of the above games. No passes or student ticketsaccepted 3 p.m. HS Varsity Soccer vs. Rabun Gap; Ad-mission $3; $1 Student tickets available on Friday, Oct. 8 .

Sunday, Oct. 10• The annual blessing of the animals at the Nature

Center at 2 p.m. All animals and their humans re welcome.Sponsored by the Holy Family Lutheran church, HighlandsUnited Methodist Church and the Highlands Clergy Associ-ation.

• First Christian Church will be showing I AM onSunday. The movie is free to the public. Tickets are availableby contacting the church office at [email protected] or828-524-6840.

Beginning Monday, Oct. 11• Rehearsals for the annual Community Christmas

Chorale will begin at 7 p.m. Monday evening, at First Pres-byterian Church with director Orville Wike and accompanistAngie Jenkins. Rehearsals will take place in the choir roomwhich is located on the lower level of the new Faith andFellowship Center. Since rehearsals are beginning later thanusual this year, it is important to make plans to attend everyrehearsal if at all possible. Two concerts are scheduled. Thefirst will be Saturday, Dec. 11 at 4 p.m. and the second willbe the following day, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. at First PresbyterianChurch. If you enjoy singing, please join us!

Wed.-Fri, Oct 13-15• At The Bascom, Workshop: Marilyn Brandenburger,

pen and watercolor, More Journaling in Ink and Watercolor,10 am-4 pm. Tuition: $275 members/$295 non-members.For information or to register, call 828.526.4949 or visitwww.thebascom.org.

Thurs-Sat., Oct. 14 -16• At The Bascom, Workshop: Alice Ballard, ceramics,

Finding Your Form Through Nature II, 10 am-4 pm Discoverforms that attract and inspire us through the close observationof nature. Tuition: $325 members/$350 non-members. Call828.526.4949 or visit www.thebascom.org.

Thurs. & Fri., Oct. 14 -15• At The Bascom, Workshop: Carol Singletary, fiber,

Yarn Dyeing in Luscious Colors, 10 am-4 pm. Tuition: $275members/$300 non-members. For information or to register,call 828.526.4949 or visit www.thebascom.org.

Thurs., Oct. 14• At Hudson Library, Financial Management Lecture –

at 5:30-6:30 pm. Presented by Sue Gorski of RBC Bank —Understanding Your Credit Score.

• Macon County Girls Basketball Signups. 4-6 p.m.Pick up application forms and pay the entry fee anytime atthe Highlands Rec Park front desk. 6-17 years old areeligible. Must be 6 before Nov. 1, 2010. $35 per player, $25per player for parent/coach volunteer. Sponsors are needed.Call Justyne Reese at 828-342-2740. Sponsor fee is $150.Coaches are also needed.

• The October meeting of The Western North CarolinaWoodturners Club is Thursday at 7 PM at the Blue RidgeSchool, in Glenville. Drive to the back of the school to thewoodworking shop. Visitors are always welcomed. Theclub meets every second Thursday.

Fri. & Sat., Oct. 15 & 16• Kountry Krafters Annual Fall Craft Show from 8 a.m.

to 3 p.m. at the Coweeta Church Fellowship Hall in Frank-lin.

Friday, Oct. 15• The Highlands Community Foundation and the High-

lands Cooperative will host a free workshop for Highlandsarea nonprofits from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. with lunch provided inColeman Hall at the First Presbyterian Church on MainStreet. Registration deadline is Friday, Oct. 8. Call WoodLovell at 828-526-4104 to register and David Moore at 828-332-1609 for more information.

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Saturday, Oct. 9Middle School Conference Tournament at Highlands School.

9 a.m. – Soccer:Highlands vs. Tamassee Salem

10:30 a.m.;Rabun Gap vs. Tallulah Falls

Championship game – 1 p.m.1 p.m. Championship Volleyball Game:

Highlands vs. Rabun GapAdmission $3 per person to all of the above games

No passes or student tickets accepted3 p.m.

HS Varsity Soccer vs. Rabun GapAdmission $3

$1 student tickets available onFriday, Oct. 8

Championship game lineupat Highlands School Sat.

Sunday, Oct. 17• The Nantahala Hiking Club will take an easy 1.5

mile hike with an elevation change of 100 feet to PickensNose for an outstanding view from the top. Meet at WestgatePlaza in Franklin, opposite Burger King, at 2 p.m. Drive 50miles round trip. Bring water, a snack if you wish; wearsturdy shoes. Call leader Kay Coriell, 369-6820, for reser-vations. Visitors are welcome, but no pets please.

Monday, Oct. 18• The Plateau Fly Fishing Club will hold its last meeting

of the season on Monday, October 18. The meeting beginsat 7 PM at the Albert Carlton-Cashiers library and featuresJeff Curtis who will discuss fly fishing the Blue Ridge Park-way. Jeff is the co-founder of Curtis Wright Outfitters, campdirector of Trout Unlimited’s “Rivercourse” and local guide forthe past 15 years. His family operates Sourwood Inn out-side Asheville. An accomplished fly tyer, Jeff brings a wealthof fly fishing experience. Following the presentation, a rafflefeaturing an Orvis 9' 5 weight midflex rod and other fly fishingessentials will end the ninth season of the Plateau Fly Fish-ing Club. The rod will be awarded to the lucky ticket holder.Everyone is invited. Call 828-885-7130 for additional infor-mation.

Tuesday, October 19• At Hudson Library, Health Lectures by Dr. Sue Aery

of Mountain Air Wellness Center. “Wheat free diet- why doesit work?”

Saturday, Oct. 23• At The Hen House on Main Street, Ray Pottery

signing from 10-5.• The Nantahala Hiking Club will take a moderate 4-

mile hike on the Appalachian Trail to see the new tower andshelter on Wayah Bald, returning via the Bartram Trail. Meetat Westgate Plaza in Franklin, opposite Burger King, at 2p.m. Drive 30 miles round trip. Bring water, lunch; wearsturdy shoes. Call leader Larry Jelley, 524-4200, for reser-vations. Visitors are welcome, but no pets please.

• Yard Sale Benefit for Colleen Fogle in Wright Squareat the old John Collette space from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Donateitems for sale up until Friday, Oct. 22 by calling Noel Athertonat 787-1515. Colleen is fighting breast cancer.

• At The Bascom, Book Signing and Artist Talk: BillRouda, photography, 2 pm. Admission is free. For informa-tion or to register, call 828.526.4949 or visitwww.thebascom.org.

Mon. & Tues. Oct. 25-26• At The Bascom Spooky Raku class and Halloween

Firing, Composition, instructors Pat Taylor and Britt Am-

mann, 1-4 pm or 5-8:30 pm. Create your choice of potterypieces for a spooky Raku firing under the Halloween moon.Wed., Oct. 27The Rotary Club of Highlands is holding its second coatsand cans collection at the Highlands Rec Park from 9am -2pm. Coats of ANY kind, and any non perishable food thatwill directly benefit the Highlands United MethodistChurch’s Food Pantry.

Saturday, Oct. 30• At The Bascom, 2-5 pm, glaze preparation, 8 pm

public Raku firing.• Annual Highlands Trick or Treating downtown from

5:30-8 p.m.• At The Bascom, Bill Rouda, book signing Satur-

day at 2 pm. Join photographer Bill Rouda for a short slidelecture about documentary art photography followed by abook signing of “Nashville’s Lower Broad: The Street ThatMusic Made.” For information or to register for a workshop,call (828) 526-4949, ext. 100

Sunday, Oct. 31• The Nantahala Hiking Club will take a moderate 3-

mile hike with an elevation change of 500 feet to the tower onRabun Bald for 360 degree views of the areas below. Meetat the Smoky Mtn. Visitors Center in Otto at 2 p.m. Drive 40miles round trip. Bring water, a snack if you wish; wearsturdy shoes. Call leader Kay Coriell, 369-6820, for reser-vations or an alternate meeting place if coming from High-


Ongoing and Upcoming EventsPULL OUT

The Reverend Jim Muphy, Rector(252) 671-4011 or (828) 743-1701

www.christanglicanchurch.com

Worshipping at the facilities ofWhiteside Presbyterian Church

621 US 64 Hwy, CashiersNow offering a

HEALING Service – Thursdays at noon

Every Sunday at 9 a.m.Communion Service

Come and See!

Passionate Heartsfor All,

Because of Jesus’Passion for Us!

Annual Community Christmas Choralerehearsals begin Oct. 1

Rehearsals for the annual Community Christmas Chorale will begin at 7 p.m. onMonday evening, Oct. 11. First Presbyterian Church will be hosting the event this year.Director will be Orville Wike, with accompanist Angie Jenkins. Rehearsals will takeplace in the choir room which is located on the lower level of the new Faith andFellowship Center. Since rehearsals are beginning later than usual this year, it is importantto make plans to attend every rehearsal if at all possible.

Two concerts are scheduled. The first will be Saturday, Dec. 11, and the second willbe the following day, Dec. 12 at First Presbyterian Church.

If you enjoy singing, please join us!

lands. Visitors are welcome, but no pets please.Thursday, Nov. 4• Taize in Highlands, 5:30 at Highlands United Meth-

odist Church.Fri. & Sat., Nov. 5-6• At The Bascom, Mini-workshop: Bill Rouda, photog-

raphy, Improving the Photographic Eye. For information,call 828.526.4949 or visit www.thebascom.org.

Sunday, Nov. 7• The Nantahala Hiking Club will take an easy 1.2-

mile hike on Lakeside Drive Trail, beginning at the Macon

County Health Center to walk through woods and fields .This short neat hike is one of Franklin’s little treasures. Meetat the Macon County Health Center parking lot at 2 p.m.Bring water; wear sturdy shoes. Call Leader Kay Coriell,369-6820, for reservations. Visitors are welcome, but nopets please.

Nov. 11-14• Annual Culinary Festival. Call the Chamber of Com-

merce for details. 526-2114.Sat., Nov. 13 - Sat., Dec. 18• At The Bascom, A Stitch in Time: Quilts. Admission

is free. For information, call 828.526.4949 or visitwww.thebascom.org. Galleries are open to the public, Tues.-Sat., 10 am-5 pm; Sun., noon-5 pm.

Saturday, Nov. 13• At The Bascom, Nog Off and Table-Scape Compe-

tition, 5-7 pm. An artistic, culinary celebration of a favoriteholiday drink featuring some delicious and unique familyeggnog recipes. Admission is free. For information, call828.526.4949 or visit www.thebascom.org.

• At The Bascom, Demonstration: Holiday Floral Ar-ranging, 10:30-11 am. Admission is free. For information or toregister, call 828.526.4949 or visit www.thebascom.org.

Thursday, Nov. 18• Taize in Highlands, 5:30 at Our Lady of the Mountain

Catholic Church.Fri. & Sat., Nov. 26-27• At The Bascom, A Gingerbread House Workshop.

Participants are invited to enter their creations in a contest, tobe judged by popular vote. $40 Bascom members/$45 non-members. The public is invited to cast their votes Tuesday-Saturday, November 30-December 10, 10 am-5pm. Thewinners will be announced at 10 am, Saturday, December11, the public is invited. For information, call 828.526.4949 orvisit www.thebascom.org.

• At The Bascom, Artist’s Marketplace in the DaveDrake Studio Barn Featuring a gathering of artist tables in theStudio Barn, the marketplace is the ideal place to find unique,affordable, one-of-a-kind artists’ works for Christmas, host-ess and New Year’s gifts. For information, call 828.526.4949or visit www.thebascom.org.

Thursday, Dec. 2• Taize in Highlands, 5:30 at the Episcopal Church of

the Incarnation.Wed., Dec. 8• At The Bascom, Create a Holiday Wreath, 1:30-3:30

pm. Tuition: $20 members/$25 non-members (materials in-cluded). For information or to register, call 828.526.4949 orvisit www.thebascom.org.

Friday, Dec. 10• At The Bascom, Wheel Throwing with Pat Taylor and

other regional potters, 2-4 pm. Admission is free. For informa-tion or to register, call 828.526.4949 or visitwww.thebascom.org.

Saturday, Dec. 11• Community Christmas Chorale concert at First Pres-

byterian Church at 4 p.m.• At The Bascom, Fayne Ansley, Botanical Painting of

Native Evergreens, 1-1:45 pm. Admission is free. For infor-mation or to register, call 828.526.4949 or visitwww.thebascom.org.

• At The Bascom, Ceramic Ornaments.This intergen-erational class, for children and adults, will be taught in TheBascom’s Studio Barn. $25 Bascom members/$30 non-members (materials and firings included). For information,call 828.526.4949 or visit www.thebascom.org.

Sunday, Dec. 12• Community Christmas Chorale concert at First Pres-

byterian Church at 7 p.m.Thursday, Jan. 20• Taize in Highlands, 5:30 at Our Lady of the Mountain

Catholic Church.


BLUE VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCHBLUE VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCHBLUE VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCHBLUE VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCHBLUE VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCHRev. Oliver Rice, Pastor (706) 782-3965Sundays: School – 10 a.m., Worship – 11

Sunday night services every 2nd & 4th Sunday at 7Wednesdays: Mid-week prayer meeting – 7 p.m.

BUCK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHBUCK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHBUCK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHBUCK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHBUCK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHSundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11

CHAPEL OF SKY VALLEYCHAPEL OF SKY VALLEYCHAPEL OF SKY VALLEYCHAPEL OF SKY VALLEYCHAPEL OF SKY VALLEYSky Valley, GA

Church: 706-746-2999Pastor’s residence: 706-746-5770

Sundays: 10 a.m. – WorshipHoly Communion 1st Sunday of the month

Wednesdays: 9 a.m. Healing and Prayer with HolyCommunion each service

CHURCH OF JESUS CHRISTCHURCH OF JESUS CHRISTCHURCH OF JESUS CHRISTCHURCH OF JESUS CHRISTCHURCH OF JESUS CHRISTOF LATTER DAY SAINTSOF LATTER DAY SAINTSOF LATTER DAY SAINTSOF LATTER DAY SAINTSOF LATTER DAY SAINTS

NC 28 N. and Pine Ridge Rd., (828) 369-8329Rai Cammack, Branch President, (828) 369-1627

CHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCHCHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCHCHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCHCHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCHCHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCHRector: Jim Murphy, 252-671-4011

Worshipping at the facilities ofWhiteside Presbyterian Church, CashiersSunday: Holy Communion - 9:00 a.m.

Sunday: Adult Forum - 10:45, Buck’s Coffee Cafe,Cashiers

Monday: Evening Bible Study at WhitesidePresbyterian – 5 p.m.; Bible Study & Supper at

members’ homes - 6 p.m.Wednesday: Men’s Bible Study -8:30 a.m., First Baptist

ChurchThursday: Women’s Prayer Group - 10 a.m., Whiteside

Presbyterian Church; Healing Service at noonCHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCHCHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCHCHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCHCHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCHCHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH

283 Spring StreetSunday: Service – 11 a.m; School – 11 a.m.

3rd Wed. of month: Testimonial Service – 5 p.m.Reading Room: Wednesday - 3-5 p.m.

CLEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHCLEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHCLEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHCLEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHCLEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHPastor Everett Brewer

Sundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11Prayer – 6:30 p.m.

Evening Service – 1st & 3rd Sunday -- 7 p.m.COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCHCOMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCHCOMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCHCOMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCHCOMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH

www.cbchighlands.com • 526-4685Pastor Gary Hewins

3645 U.S. 64 east, HighlandsSun.: 9:30 am: Adult Sunday School, Prayer Group.10:30 am: Children’s Program (Pre-K – 5th Grade),

Merge for 6th Graders.10:45 am: Worship Service. 5pm Student Arts Group, The River Middle & High

School Student Ministries.Tues.: 9:30 am: Women’s Bible Study.

Wed.: 5 pm: Dinner. 6pm: Children’s ProgramEPISCOPEPISCOPEPISCOPEPISCOPEPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE INCARNAAL CHURCH OF THE INCARNAAL CHURCH OF THE INCARNAAL CHURCH OF THE INCARNAAL CHURCH OF THE INCARNATIONTIONTIONTIONTION

526-2968Sunday: Breakfast; 9 A.M. - Sunday School

10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite II)Monday: 4 p.m. Women’s Cursillo Group

Tuesday: 8 a.m. Men’s Cursillo Group4:30 P.M. Education for Ministry

Wednesday: 6:30 P.M. Choir PracticeThursday: 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Chapel)

10:30 a.m. Daughters of the KingFIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH OF FRANKLINFIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH OF FRANKLINFIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH OF FRANKLINFIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH OF FRANKLINFIRST ALLIANCE CHURCH OF FRANKLINRev. Mitch Schultz, Pastor • 828-369-7977Sun. Worship 8:30 & 10:45 a.m.; 6: p.m.

Sun. school for all ages 9:45 a.m.Wed: dinner 5 p.m. followed by children’s

Pioneer Club 6 p.m.; Jr & Sr Youth Group 6:30 p.m.;Adult Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 7 p.m.

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCHFIRST BAPTIST CHURCHFIRST BAPTIST CHURCHFIRST BAPTIST CHURCHFIRST BAPTIST CHURCH526--4153

Sun.: Worship 10:45 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; School – 9:30a.m.; Youth – 6:30 p.m.; Choir – 7:15

Wednesdays: Dinner – 5:30 p.m.; Team Kids – 6 p.m.;Prayer – 6:15 p.m., Choir – 7:30 p.m.

FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHFIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHFIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHFIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHFIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHDr. Lee Bowman, Pastor

Dr. Don Mullen, Parish Associate 526-3175Sun.: Worship – 11 a.m.; Sun. School – 9:30 & 9:45.Mondays: 8 a.m. – Men’s Bible Discussion & Breakfast

Tuesdays: Bible Study – 5 p.m.Wednesdays – Dinner 6:30 p.m.; Choir – 7

HIGHLANDS ASSEMBLHIGHLANDS ASSEMBLHIGHLANDS ASSEMBLHIGHLANDS ASSEMBLHIGHLANDS ASSEMBLY OF GODY OF GODY OF GODY OF GODY OF GODSixth Street

Sundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11Wednesdays: Prayer & Bible Study – 7

HIGHLANDS UNITED METHODIST CHURCHHIGHLANDS UNITED METHODIST CHURCHHIGHLANDS UNITED METHODIST CHURCHHIGHLANDS UNITED METHODIST CHURCHHIGHLANDS UNITED METHODIST CHURCHPastor Paul Christy 526-3376

Sun.: school 9:45 a.m.; Worship 8:30 & 11 a.m.; 5p.m. Youth

Wed: Supper; 6; 7:15 – children, youth, & adultsstudies; 6:15 – Adult choir

(nursery provided for Wed. p.m. activities)Thurs:12:30 – Women’s Bible Study (nursery)HOLHOLHOLHOLHOLY FAMILY FAMILY FAMILY FAMILY FAMILY LUTHERAN CHURCH – ELCAY LUTHERAN CHURCH – ELCAY LUTHERAN CHURCH – ELCAY LUTHERAN CHURCH – ELCAY LUTHERAN CHURCH – ELCA

Chaplain Margaret Howell2152 Dillard Road – 526-9741

Sundays: Sunday School and Adult discussion group9:30 a.m.; Worship/Communion – 10:30

HEALING SERVICE on the 5th Sunday of the month.LITTLE CHURCH OF THE WILDWOODLITTLE CHURCH OF THE WILDWOODLITTLE CHURCH OF THE WILDWOODLITTLE CHURCH OF THE WILDWOODLITTLE CHURCH OF THE WILDWOOD

Kay Ward – 743-5009Sundays: 7-8 p.m. Memorial Day - Labor Day

Old Fashioned Hymn-SingMACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCHMACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCHMACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCHMACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCHMACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH

8 miles south of Highlands on N.C. 28 S in SatolahPastor Matt Shuler, (828) 526-8425

Sundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11Choir – 6 p.m.

Wed: Bible Study and Youth Mtg. – 7 p.m.MOUNTAIN SYNAGOGUEMOUNTAIN SYNAGOGUEMOUNTAIN SYNAGOGUEMOUNTAIN SYNAGOGUEMOUNTAIN SYNAGOGUE

St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church, Franklin828-369-9270 or 828-293-5197

MOUNTAIN BIBLE CHURCHMOUNTAIN BIBLE CHURCHMOUNTAIN BIBLE CHURCHMOUNTAIN BIBLE CHURCHMOUNTAIN BIBLE CHURCHPastor: Clayton Lopez • 828-743-9704

Independent Bible ChurchSundays:10:30 a.m. at Blue Ridge School

Weds: Bible Study 6:30 p.m.; Youth Group 6 p.m.OUR LADY OF THE MOUNTAINS CATHOLIC CHURCHOUR LADY OF THE MOUNTAINS CATHOLIC CHURCHOUR LADY OF THE MOUNTAINS CATHOLIC CHURCHOUR LADY OF THE MOUNTAINS CATHOLIC CHURCHOUR LADY OF THE MOUNTAINS CATHOLIC CHURCH

Rev. Dean Cesa, pastorParish office: 526-2418

Mass: – 9 a.m.: Sun., Thurs. & FriSaturday Mass – Mem Day through Oct. at 4 p.m.

SCALSCALSCALSCALSCALY MOUNTY MOUNTY MOUNTY MOUNTY MOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCHAIN BAPTIST CHURCHAIN BAPTIST CHURCHAIN BAPTIST CHURCHAIN BAPTIST CHURCHRev. Clifford Willis

Sundays: School –10 a.m.; Worship –11 a.m. & 7Wednesdays: Prayer Mtg. – 7 p.m.

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Sundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 10:45 a.m.;Evening Worship – 6 p.m.

Wed: Adult Bible Study & Youth – 7 p.m. For more information call 526-3212.

SHORTOFF BAPTIST CHURCHSHORTOFF BAPTIST CHURCHSHORTOFF BAPTIST CHURCHSHORTOFF BAPTIST CHURCHSHORTOFF BAPTIST CHURCHPastor Rev. Andy Cloer.

Sundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11Wednesdays: Prayer & Bible Study – 7

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Sunday Worship - 11 a.m.Child Care - 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Religious Education - 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.Youth from 8th - 12th grades meet the second Sunday

of each month from 5 - 7:30 p.mWHITESIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHWHITESIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHWHITESIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHWHITESIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHWHITESIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHCashiers, Rev. Sam Forrester, 743-2122

Sundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11

• PLACES TO WORSHIP •• SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING •

Pastor Gary HewinsCommunity Bible Church

I like courtroom drama. The whole idea of so muchriding on a jury’s decision is intense. Sometimes a verdict determines a financial penalty or the freedom of a

defendant or even at times a penalty of death.Some movies do an incredible job of intensifying the

process. Movies like “A Witness For the Prosecution” or “JFK”or “A Few Good Men” or “Verdict” have pretty intense court-room scenes. The jury’s decision obviously depends greatlyon the veracity of the witnesses in the case. Eyewitnesses,forensic witnesses, expert witnesses have a great bearing onthe outcome of the trial. Witnesses make all the difference.

The Bible talks a lot about witnesses; they are peoplewho testify of the truth as they saw and experienced Christbefore and after His burial. When you consider eternal life oreternal separation from God, there is a lot riding on the tes-timony of witnesses in the world. Witnesses have to comeforward to testify.

This week something significant is taking place at High-lands School. Teenagers have come forward to testify as towhat they have seen and experienced in a relationship withChrist. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes at HighlandsSchool has produced a DVD to be distributed through FCA toevery student at the school as a gift. Nearly 400 copies will begiven away to the student body, teachers and administrators.

I think this project is significant because most adultsdon’t even bother to do as much. I like the boldness. Thetestimonies from these students provide a greater apprecia-tion for the challenges of growing up in this community.Our teens deal with difficult issues like the loss of a big sisterto drugs, the loss of a father and grandfather, the pressures oftemptation, labeling and social acceptance. This DVD focus-es on the testimonies of student athletes who are now takinga stand for what they believe. This well-done project clearlyarticulates the challenges of today’s teens in our communityand how those needs are being met in a relationship withChrist. It’s impressive.

I like the fact that teens want to model values and faith toyounger students in the school. I like the loving dedication tomake a difference in the lives of peers who are into drugs orother difficult situations. I like the stance and posture of up-per classmen helping younger middle school students devel-op a healthy biblical self-image of themselves. I like the re-spect that the students have for authority at the school whilealso seeking to meet the spiritual needs of the authorities atthe school. I like the whole project. It feels right when youwatch this DVD.

These kids are for real and I think their peers will agree.The next time you go to a sporting event look for these stu-dents. They have a voice and a message. They are on target.They care. They are doing something. They are taking a risk.They need our prayers and encouragement. Highlands Schoolhas some incredible students who are maturing in a strong,viable faith. Let’s remain behind them. They and their peersare worth it.

They are the kind of witnesses who won’t accept thestatus quo while seeking to walk a genuine faith that can andwill impact their community. I love it!

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• HOSPITAL NEWS •

Highlands-Cashiers Hospital along withAnMed Regional Blood Center will contin-ue their annual joint blood drive October27th. Greg Johnson of AnMed Blood Centersaid “From January 1, 2006 until now, High-lands Cashiers Hospital’s blood drives havecollected a total of 656 units of blood. Be-cause the blood is separated various compo-nents, it equals enough blood to help at least1,312 patients.”

The AnMed bloodmobile will be atHighlands-Cashiers Hospital on Wednesday,October 27th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., High-land’s First Citizen Bank from 12:30 p.m. to3 p.m., then moving to the Albert Carlton-Cashiers Community Library in Cashiersfrom 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

There is never too much participationduring times like these. “Blood we get nowwill last up to 42 days. So blood donated dur-ing your drive will help us during a time whencollections are normally minimal,” saysJohnson, which has supplied the hospital’sneeds for blood products for over 20 years”.

“Each unit of blood donated goes a longway, says Johnson. Each unit can serve theneeds of up to four different patients. Redcells are separated out and used to help acci-

dent victims and those who need transfu-sions as a result of surgery. Platelets are usedto treat those undergoing chemotherapy andwho suffer from other types of cancer-likeblood diseases. Approximately 45 percent ofthose patients who receive blood suffer fromthe effects of these illnesses. The plasma stockderived from each unit is used for burn vic-tims, while other elements are removed andgiven to hemophiliacs and other patientswith clotting deficiencies.”

The requirements to donate are mini-mal. Anyone 17 years or older and 110 poundscan give blood. If you are taking medication,it won’t usually prevent you from givingblood, however, you may want to bring thename of the medication with you.

If there are persons who would like togive blood but are uncertain whether or notthey qualify as a donor, can still come to theblood drive. The AnMed officials will deter-mine their eligibility through the donorscreening process.

“We all expect blood to be there for us,but barely a fraction of those who can givedo. Yet sooner or later, virtually all of us willface a time of great vulnerability in which weourselves or a loved one will need blood. OurHospital and AnMed Blood Center urges ourcommunity to help replenish our local bloodsupply and support this opportunity to givethe gift of life, says Craig James, HCH Presi-dent and CEO.

Community Blood Drive is set for Oct. 27

Flu Vaccine News

The 2010 flu vaccine, providesprotection against three strainsof influenza, including H1N1.

The Macon County PublicHealth Center will be

providing flu shots during themonth of October. Clinics are

scheduled in Franklin,Highlands, Nantahala, and

Otto. Residents may call thehealth center at 349-2081 to

hear a recorded messagedetailing the dates and times ofall flu shot clinics or visit thehealth center on the county’swebsite at www.maconnc.org

to print a listing of allscheduled flu shot clinics. Noappointment is necessary andthe cost of the vaccine is $25.

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Main Street Mt. Fresh

This close to town 2 bedroom, 2 bathcottage has it all. A view of MirrorLake, walk to town, nice coveredporch, completely furnished, niceyard with fire pit. Completely fur-nished and offered at $299,500. mls#71653

4 bedroom, 4 bath remodeled homeclose to town. Great home for enter-taining with separate dining room.Large covered porch with fireplacefor entertaining. Large master suitewith fireplace. Offered at $725,000. mls#71642

Owner Financing available on thislike-new cabin in Wildwood Forest!Conveniently located between High-lands and Cashiers. 2 bedroom, 2.5bath home with loft open to Greatroom, Stone (wood burning) fireplace.Cathedral ceilings, large decks. Cen-tral Heat/AC. Easy to own, Easy tokeep. Offered at $349,000. mls # 71446

Rocky Knob. The on Golden Pondsetting become yours with this lake-front Mecca ideal for the whole fam-ily! Large living room and kitchen,sun porch, master bedroom and bathon main level, guest bedroom andbath upstairs with loft. Offered at$729,000. mls #71747

Tucked away in Horse Cove is thiswonderful Kingdom well suited fornature lovers and equestrian people.A charming 1930 eclectic farmhousehas been lovingly renovated. Histor-ic CCC Building for storage and a newbarn! Offered at $1,850,000. mls#71633

Ridgewoods. Attention all renova-tors, this lovely home features 3 bed-rooms, 2 baths plus a 2 car garage.Great floor plan with a cathedral liv-ing room, great privacy and all pavedroad access. Offered at $345,000. mls#59825

Cold Springs Never offered before!This immaculately maintained lakehouse is located right on the lake andhas a stellar view of Shortoff moun-tain! Terrace level has Family room, 2bedrooms, 2 baths, and a large deck.one car garage. Offered at $1,200,000.mls #71763

Wildcat Cliffs Country Club. 4 bed-room, 3 bath, 3 level house with anoffice, great room, large garage andgreenhouse. On the circular drive-way. Offered at $895,000. mls #71680

Located on Desirable Bowery Road.This charming log home features 3bedrooms, 2 baths, lofted living roomwith additional studio/family roomand bath on a large wooded lot. Newroof and in excellent condition. Of-fered at $469,000. MLS #61021

Oh, what a view! From this brand new3 bedroom, 3 bath that has an addi-tional family room. Good quality fin-ishes include wood floors, granitecounter tops and tile baths make thisan exceptional buy for the askingprice $299,000. MLS#60760

Shelby Place Great year round tradi-tional is in a nice neighborhood closeto town. Main level master suite withgreat storage and 2 car garage, addi-tional guest bedroom and guest bath.Massive living room opens to largescreen porch . Offered at $825,000. mls#71641

Great mountain getaway. This uniqueproperty has lots of wormy chestnutwood, fireplace, sauna, wonderfulsleeping porch and more. This 2 bed-room, 2 1/2 bath home is located on a1+/- acre lot with a meadow feel offof Flat Mountain Road. Offered at$385,000. MLS# 53871

Sherwood Forest. Attractive singlestory 3 or 4 bedroom home with pri-vacy in the town of Highlands.Screened porch, waterfall, fireplace,hardwood floors and atrium ceilingin the living room. Two adjacent lotswith city water and sewer for poten-tial family compound. Offered at$495,000. MLS# 59447

Walk to Harris Lake, downtown orThe Nature Center from this com-pletely updated 4 bedroom, 3 bathhome. 2 master suites and Children’sroom with bunk beds. 2 massivestone fireplaces, cypress and slateflooring and lovely finishes. Offeredat $849,000. MLS #59837

Rustic Estate in Whiteside Cove.This former lodge has 7 bedrooms, 7baths, large great room with stonefireplace, dinning room, and commer-cial kitchen on nearly 9 acres of se-clusion. Backs up to USFS. Offeredat $1,100,000, MLS# 60752

Sagee Mountain. Lovely corner lot/great yard with well built customhome. 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, addi-tional guest quarters with bath overgarage. Stone fireplace. Screenedporch, generator, 2 car garage andloads of dry storage. Offered at$895,000. MLS #58560

This year round home was construct-ed from 4 log cabins (Circa 1800s)from remote Kentucky. Creativity tothe max is the epitome of mountaincharm. 3 bedrooms plus studio, 4-1/2baths, loft, fireplace, garage. 1.69+/-acres with a great view of ShortoffMountain. Offered at $1,350,000.MLS #56186

4 bedroom, 5 1/2 bath custom home.Dream kitchen, family room, office, 3car garage, screened porch withfireplace. 11+ acres that backs up toUSFS lands. View of BlackrockMountain. Offered at $1,495,000.MLS #59340.

This 3 bedroom plus large den andloft, 3 and 2 half-bath home sits onover an acre of land in Laurel Falls atSkyline. Stream on the property.Amenities of a pool and tennis courtsat Skyline Lodge. Offered at $649,000.Mls #57077

Only two miles to the public boatramp on Lake Glenville. Home hasbeen totally remodeled. Large decks,one covered deck and one opendeck. Very well insulated, central heat,Vermont casting wood stove. Offeredat $284,900 MLS#62270



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RBC Bank has a supply of bookletsissued by the U.S. government titled “TheLatest in U. S. Currency Design,” and isoffering them to all business owners at nocost. The 12-page multi-note bookletcontains detailed information about theredesign of the $100 note, as well as theother redesigned denominations ($5, $10,$20, and $50 notes). This booklet is

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This past Highlands Playhouseseason raffle tickets for diamondnecklace from Drakes DiamondGallery were sold at everyperformance with all proceedsgoing to the Playhouse. Thisyear’s lucky winner was PennyMawyer of Highlands.

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... FALL SPORTS continued from page 7

In victories over Cherokee, Tallulah Fallsand Hayesville the Highlanders scored 8 goalsa game and held firm their #7 state ranking.

Against Cherokee on Thursday, High-lands led 6-0 at the half and received twogoals from Andrew Renfro and one apiecefrom Robbie Vanderbilt, Tyler Converse,Cody St. Germain, Justin Watson, MichaelShearl and Taylor Osteen.

Friday, Highlands traveled to TallulahFalls, which figured to be a tough rematchfrom the 3-1 victory earlier in the year inHighlands. However, Highlands scored earlyand often, getting headers from Andrew Ren-fro, Samuel Wheeler and Tucker Bates to takea 3-0 lead. The goals piled up from there asTim Fogle, Isaac Beavers, Taylor Osteen andCollin Taylor helped to create the 8-0 finalmargin.

Monday the Highlanders traveled to con-ference rival Hayesville, who figured to pro-vide the toughest Smoky Mountain test forthe Highlanders all year.

Highlands came out ready to play, get-

ting four goals from Captain Samuel Wheel-er and a goal apiece from Osteen, Shearl,Renfro and Ricky Reyes. Highlander coachChris Green was very happy with the resultMonday, particular the way that Highlands“shared the ball.”

In the last three games leading scorerMichael Shearl has tallied 7 assists and An-drew Renfro has added 4. Highlander mid-fielder Taylor Osteen was also excited aboutthe result against a tough Hayesville side say-ing that, “it was a tough physical game, butwe were able to come out on top.”

Captain Cord Strawn seconded the opin-ion on the physical nature of the game, “theyreally tried to get physical early,” said Strawn,“but we just worried about what was on thescoreboard and that was enough for us.” TheHighlanders will play Rabun Gap here inHighlands on Saturday afternoon, hoping toavenge one of their two losses on the year.

Please come out and support all of theHighlander teams that will be competing onSaturday at Highlands School.

Photo byStephanie McCall

The volleyball girlsclinched

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Thursday nightand won again in

conference play atBlue Ridge.

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Constant moisture is necessary forclear vision and comfortable eyes. Howev-er, as we age or have other contributing fac-tors, our tear production often becomesinadequate. The result is the second mostcommon problem an eye doctor treats; dryeye syndrome.

When we blink a film of tears, madeup of water, fatty oils, proteins, and electro-lytes, is spread over the eye which makesthe surface smooth and clear. The eye pro-duces tears by two different methods. Onemethod produces tears at a slow, steady rateand is responsible for normal eye lubrica-tion. Tears that lubricate are constantly pro-duced by the healthy eye. The second pro-duces large quantities of tears in response toeye irritation, foreign body or emotions.

When dry eye occurs, patients experi-

ence symptoms such as redness, sandy orgritty sensation, burning, pain, soreness,itching, stickiness, blurry vision, and tear-ing. Excess tearing from dry eye seems illog-ical but if tears responsible for mainte-nance are not produced the eye becomesirritated and excess tears then overflowfrom the eyes.

There are a long list of factors that maycause or contribute to dry eye including age,menopause (although dry eye can be com-mon in men), prescription and over-the-counter medications, some medical condi-tions, eyelid problems, poor diet and envi-ronmental factors such as heat or dry air.

Diagnosing dry eye can be done duringa regular eye exam. When visiting your eyedoctor a quick painless test to measure tearvolume and tear quality can be performed.

If dry eye is left untreated, the eye be-comes susceptible to complications such aseye infections or scarring of the cornea. Avisit to your eye doctor is the only way tofind out if you suffer from Dry Eye Syn-drome.

Treatments can vary. Artificial tears canprovide temporary relief, but frequent artifi-cial tear use can be impractical especiallywith a busy lifestyle.

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HELP WANTED

FULL-OR PART-TIME JOB OPPORTUNITIES AT HIGH-ENDCLOTHING STORE – Retail sales experience necessary. Call 828-482-2118. (St. 10/7)

FULL TIME HOUSEKEEPING/MAINTENANCE POSITIONavailable. Must be available on Sunday. Salary + benefits. Pleasecall First Presbyterian Church at 828-526-3175.(st. 9/23)

PART TIME POSITION – Enthusiastic sales associate/managerfor established upscale antiques & accessories store. call828.421.9136 (St. 9/16)

PART TIME MANAGER NEEDED IMMEDIATELY AT RETAILAPPAREL AND GIFT STORE. Flexible hours and benefits. Pleasereply to PO Box 2366, Highlands NC 28741 or [email protected]. (st. 8/5)

PROGRAMS COORDINATOR, Literacy Council of Highlands.32 hrs/week. Work with children and community. Must be resourceful,patient, diligent, organized. Educational experience and bilingual

floors at Oak Square Apartments on Main Street, Highlands.Washer-dryer access. Competitive rental price Available NOW. Call 828-421-1157. (st. 9/23)

FOR LEASE – LARGE, 2 STORY, 5 BEDROOM HOME withdecks. Available for immediate occupancy Near downtown Highlands.914-761-8880 x 19 Sandy. (st. 4/29)

STUNNING MOUNTAIN VIEWS SECLUDED AND ONLYMINUTES FROM THE TOWN OF HIGHLANDS. Fully furnished,large 1 bed, 1 bath apt. with large walkin closet, porch and yard.Updated with new carpet. Available seasonal through November. Allutilities included AC and Heat. $1,200 month. Call 526-3608 (SpoiledRotten) or evening, 526-2694, (st.4/29)

SMALL PRIVATE ONE BR FURNISHED COTTAGE ONCHESTNUT STREET with screen porch. Additional sleeping loft.Three blocks to Main Street. Available immediately. $650. monthlyplus utilities for six months lease. e-mail: [email protected], contact Charlie @ (828)526-8645 (st. 4/22)

SPACIOUS MAIN ST. APT, full kitchen, fully furnished, cov-ered balcony, small pets OK. $675/mo. 526-0560. (St. 3/25)

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT/SALE

FOR SALE/RENT – BEST ‘COMMERCIAL’ BUY IN HIGH-LANDS – 535 4th Street. Zoned mixed-use, commercial and resi-dential. Recent Remodel. Great retail/office and separate one-bed-room basement apartment. $299,000. Call 770-827-0450. (St. 11/5)

RESTAURANT FOR LEASE ON THE CASHIERS ROAD. –Previously occupied by High Country Cafe. 6,300 sq. ft. Call Buddyor Sherry Kremser at 706-782-6252. (St. 11/5)

ITEMS FOR SALE

RUG, BLUE FLORAL. 11 ft. by 8 ft. acrylic. Hand-tufted. $250;Rug oval, pink floral, 10 ft. by 8 ft. $150; 2 antique headboardsquilted. OBO; 6 ft. Queen sleeper-sofa, multi-stripe $250; glass top.$50 each; Pet door. Fits standard 7 ft. single door. $50; Call 828-743-5543 (st. 9/30)

BERNHARDT DINING ROOM SUITE & SERVER – Seats12. Like new. $2,400. Call 706-746-7583. (st. 9/23)

MOVING SALE! Frigidaire refrigerator $250 obo; dryer $45;microwave $20; computer desk $35call 828-421-3520 (St. 9/9)

2009 CAMOUFLAGE ATV 250 CC BRAND- KAYAK has frontand rear racks with helmet and trailer only 20 miles.Paid $5,000, willsacrifice for $1,995 or OBO. 828-371-2129 or 828-371-2129.(st. 9/9)

DIAMOND SOLITAIRE RING GOLD — Beautiful solid 1.03caret. Brilliant perfect stone. Retails for $5,800. In gorgeous settingmust sacrifice asking $1,999 or OBO. 828-371-2129 or 828-524-7233 27 (st. 9/9)

AFGHANISTAN-VINTAGE RIFLE very rare. Collector’sDream. Saw one at gun show for $7,000-$10,000 will sacrifice for$1999 or OBO. 828-371-2129 or 828-524-7233 (st. 9/9)

BALDWIN ORGAN $100, Gulbransen Spinet piano $250. 828526 4818 (st. 8/26)

PIANO — Gorgeous Fully restored. Late 1800s upright ownedby the Vanderbelts and was in the Biltmore Estates. Plays beautifully$7,000 invested, worth way more. Must sell. Will sacrifice for $2,300.OBO. 828-524-7233 or 828-371-2129 (st. 10/22)

COLEMAN 5000 ER ELECTRONIC GARAGE DOOR. $500.Call 526-5025. (st. 8/13)

VEHICLES FOR SALE

2007 CHEVROLET TRUCK – 14,000 MILES. $12,000. 526-2416. (10/14)

1985 MERCEDES 500 SEC CLASSIC CLUB COUPE —Near mint condition. Low miles. Second owner. List Price new $84,000.Asking $8,900. Call 828-743-7878 or 256-329-0099. (10/14)

LINCOLN TOWN CAR, sign/series. 1998 48,000 miles.

• CLASSIFIEDS •skills preferred. Send resume to [email protected]. (st. 8/2)

YARD SALE

FRI. & SAT., OCT. 8 & 9 – 41 Holly Tree Way (across fromHighlands School’s new gym.) Furniture, housewares, tools, sportinggoods, fishing tackle and LOTS more. James Farrish. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

MULTI-FAMILY, SATURDAY, OCT. 9, 8a-3p, 124 Paul Waldenroad. Clothes, home furnishings, toys. Premier Jewelry Sample Sale.Rain or shine. 526-2389.

WANTED

QUALITY 3 OR 4 BEDROOM YEAR-ROUND HOME. Closeto town. Upgraded kitchen, unfurnished. good access. Small cleandog. Long term lease. Possibily interested in option for the right home.Call 828-200-0815. (st. 9/2)

LOOKING FOR CARPENTRY WORK. Have tools. Please callAlferdo: 524-9304 or 371-2976.

LOOKING FOR LANDSCAPING, yardwork. Call 828-200-1038 or 526-1025.

LOOKING FOR HOUSECLEANING WORK. Call 828-200-1038 or 526-1025.

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

APPROXIMATELY 9 ACRES MOUNTAIN LAND W/2HOUSES, one is handicapped access. Well & spring water, fishpond, bordered by Buck Creek. $550k. or handicapped access.house w/elevator on approximately 3 acres. w/new metal roof,hardwood, carpet, Pella windows; 3br/ 2 large bath. Central gasheat, stone fireplace w/gas logs. Landscaped w/native stone. Finishedbasement w/unfinished work area. $289k. [email protected], 828-524-6038 (10/14)

MUST SELL – 3 BR/2BA home. In town. Hickory Street. OffersWelcomE. 352-494-1531. (10/28)

2/2 VILLA ON 14TH TEE MILL CREEK GOLF COURSE INFRANKLIN. Furnished, skylights. Beautiful. $175,000. Call 419-967-0796. Pictures at www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1118110305 (11/4)

CLASSIC 40’S CABIN in Webbmont area w/ 1+ ac. 2/2.5 w/wormy chestnut walls. Completely renovated in 2000. Below REA at$439K furnished. By appt ONLY. 526-0974

TWO LOTS IN BLUE VALLEY – Dead-end Road. Water &Septic included. Subfloor and foundation on one, 70-ft. single-wideon the other. .55 acre and .65 acre. Borders USFS and great view ofSatulah Mountain. Call 828-482-2052. (St. 11/24)

$205,000 FOR BOTH. BY OWNER NO AC NEEDED. CLAS-SIC COUNTRY HOME, 4.2 acres. Perennial landscaping. 4 bed 3bath, garage and shed 2900 sq. ft living space. 1,523 sq. ft deck.$338,500, 743-5788 (st. 10/15)

RESIDENTIAL FOR RENT

COTTAGE ON TURTLE POND ROAD NEAR DILLARD ROAD.2/2, unfurnished, $600 a month plus utilities. Call 526-5838 ext. 230(st. 9/30).

1 BEDROOM/1 BATH, in-town furnished apartment, totallyrenovated, 2 decks, hardwood floors, granite countertops, washer/dryer. Call: 526-9523 (st. 9/30)

HOUSE/ROOMS — split level house with 3 bedrooms 3 bath.Fireplace, washer & dryer, walking distance to hospital. 828 200-1064. (10/21)

1/BED/1 BATH APARTMENT. Furnished. Clean. No smokers,no pets. $450 per month plus utilities. Call 828-200-9360. (10/ 7)

CHARMING COTTAGE IN HIGHLANDS, furnished, twobedroom, two bath, 1/2 mile to town, AC-heat pump, fireplace, woodfloors, $1,000 negotiable. 828-487-4377. (st. 9/30)

2 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH , central heat/air, dishwasher, wood

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Though hunting bear is considered ab-horrent to many, Capt. Greg Daniels withthe NC Wildlife Department, said bear hunt-ing is a tradition that’s been going on for hun-dreds of years which is done for the experi-ence, the meat and the hide.

“But more importantly, hunting bear isthe only good way to manage the bear popu-lation,” he said. “If hunting wasn’t allowed,there would be too many bears and the inter-action with the public would be too much,”

Legally, a bear hunter can only kill onebear per year and Daniels said the NC Wild-life’s job is to enforce those limits as well aslook for illegal baiting and to go after thosewho hunt illegally at night. He said it’s alsoillegal to sell any part of a bear – its hide orgallbladder – though those items are sold onthe black market.

He said trespassing on private propertyto retrieve a bear is a Sheriff’s Department orlocal police department matter.

Daniels called Macon County a bearhaven. “There were 81 bear killed last year inMacon County and 23 bears killed in Jack-son County,” he said. “The more straight up

ad down the geography, the more bears you’llhave. Macon County’s terrain is more suitedto bears than Jackson County.

Police Chief Harrell also reminds citi-zens of Highlands’ local ordinance concern-ing the use of firearms or pellet guns in thetown limits.

The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commis-sion wants bear hunters to know it is collect-ing information from harvested black bears.The commission uses the upper premolartooth (located directly behind the upper ca-nine tooth) from a harvested bear to deter-mine the bear’s age. This information helpsthe commission monitor the status of thebear population, which is an important as-pect of the bear management program.

“If you harvest a bear, please contact thewildlife staff in the field so that a tooth andother information may be collected,” saidofficials. “If you cannot locate wildlife staff,please call the Wildlife Management divisionat (919) 707-0050 so that we may send infor-mation to you on how to collect the tooth. Ifyou provide a tooth, we will mail the age ofthe bear you harvested to you prior to thenext hunting season.”


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Highlands Police & Fire ReportsHighlands PD log entries from

Sept. 25. Only the names of personsarrested, issued a Class-3 misde-meanor, or public officials have beenused.

Sept. 25• At 11:50 p.m., officers responded to

a noise complaint logged against Ruka’s.Sept. 29• At 9:43 p.m, a resident reported a

possible prowler on Satulah.• At 11:04 p.m, downed tree and

power line was reported.Oct. 1• At 3:15 p.m., there was a two-vehi-

cle accident at Main and South Fifth streets.Oct. 3• At 9:04 p.m., officers responded to

a call of suspicious noise in a home on HoltKnob Road. Nothing was found.

• At 10:43 p.m., officers responded toa 9-1-1 hang up from a residence on HicksRoad.

Oct. 4• At 9:24 a.m., officers responded to

a call from Main Street Pharmacy about aforged prescription for a controlled sub-stance.

• At 10:38 a.m., Edwin DawayneSkinner, 33, of Franklin, was arrested at

Main Street Pharmacy for possession of acontrolled substance and obtaining a con-trol substance by forgery.

Oct. 5• At 3 p.m., there was a two-vehicle

accident at South 2nd and Main streets.Oct. 6• At 10:30 p.m., officers responded to

a bear complaint from a resident on N. 4thand Pine streets.

• At 9:20 p.m., officers received a callabout a suspicious person attempting tofollow someone on Helen’s Barn Ave.

• During the week, police officers re-sponded to 6 alarms and issued 3 cita-tions.

Highlands F& R Dept. log entriesfrom Sept 29:

Sept. 29• At 9:02 a.m., the dept. was first-re-

sponders to a residence on Hicks Road.The victim was taken to the hospital.

• At 1:18 p.m., the dept. was first-re-sponders to Main Street. The victim wastaken to the hospital.

Sept. 30• At 9:11 a.m., the dept. was first-re-

sponders to a residence on Buck CreekRoad where a man had fallen and hit hishead. He was taken to the hospital.

Oct. 1• At 9:13 a.m., the dept. was first-re-

sponders to a residence on Holt Road.The victim was taken to the hospital.

• At 9:58 a.m., the dept. was first-re-sponders to Clubhouse Trail due to a pos-sible reaction to a flu shot. The victim wastaken to the hospital.

• 5:29 p.m., the dept. responded to avehicle fire on Country Club Lane. It wasextinguished.

Oct. 2• At 4:23 p.m., the dept. responded to

a fire alarm at a residence on County ClubEstates. The fireplace damper was closed.

• At 9:01 p.m., the dept. providedmutual aid to Cashiers Fire Dept. with astructure fire.

Oct. 3• At 9:54 a.m., the dept. responded to

a fire alarm at a residence on Bowery Road.It was cancelled en route.

• At 12:23 p.m., the dept. was first-responders to Main Street where a wom-an had fallen. She was taken to the hospi-tal.

Oct. 4• At 10:18 a.m., the dept. provided

mutual aid to the Cashiers Fire Dept. Thecall was cancelled en route.

Southern Living magazinenames the ‘Best in Highlands’

for October

The October 2010 issue of Southern Living named MainStreet Inn as its “Favorite Inn.” It has been welcoming guestsfor 125 years. Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro whichwas started 17 years ago by Wolfgang and Mindy Greenwas named “The Best Place for Dinner.” Wolfgang’s wasalso named the place to eat in Macon County in “Our State”magazine. Both establishments are on Main Street in High-lands.

A great time was enjoyed by over 40 Highlands residents(seasonal and full time) and 50+ dogs last week at theHighlands Dog Park. In appreciation for this wonderful parkwhere dog owners meet and dogs run and play, donationswere given in the amount of over $400 to the Town ofHighlands to help maintain the park. Jane Glass bakedhomemade dog treats for every dog and made Halloweenscarves. Cassie Welch, director of the Highlands-CashiersHumane Society brought donated balls and treats for all thedogs. A GREAT thank you was given to all for their work andhours to help coordinate and maintain the park. The mayor,commissioners and town employees were thanked for theirefforts and support of the park. Pictured are Karen Hudson,Clinton O’ Brian, Jackie Powell and Joe Powell.

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for the upstairs spaces at this time, but they will be “shelledout” for future use.

An opening to the back alley will also be constructed foremergency access and deliveries – something currently miss-ing from the Town Square configuration.

Eventually, the entire complex will resemble Kilwin’sfaçade in color, texture and design.

When commission members asked about future land-scaping in the courtyard, Bill Nellis, both an AppearanceCommission member and a member of the Winter Activi-ties Group, said that Lupoli had been asked to consider put-ting a skating rink in the courtyard so landscaping might bea moot point.

He said if it isn’t a year-round rink, then container plant-ings could be moved on and off the rink, but if it’s a year-round rink, plantings would be difficult.

Town Planner Joe Cooley, said this was the first he’dheard of the rink idea and it wasn’t clear if the public wouldhave to cross the rink to get to the shops, since they will alleventually be opening directly onto the public space.

Shipps said no decision has been made concerning theice rink.

The board voted unanimously to accept the changes.The project goes to the Zoning Board for its Special UsePermit Wednesday, Oct. 13 at 5:30 p.m. at the CommunityBuilding.

According to the new Planned Development Sign ordi-nance, the Old Highlands Park yellow sign which announc-es “Model Open” and hangs on the main sign is out of com-pliance.

The commission understood Nellis’s need to get peopleup N. 5th Street to see the property, but said the sign didn’t

“fit” with the nature of his complex both in color and style.Member Sally Taylor suggested cutting the yellow sign

down so it fits within the frame of the main sign so it lookslike one piece. The commission agreed unanimously.

At Wednesday night’s Town Board meeting, the onlyitem on the agenda was an application to erect entrancegates for OEI’s Satulah Village South in the public right-of-way.

According to Section 13-17 of the Town Code, the TownBoard must approve any encroachment into rights-of-way.The board OK’d the gate as long as it is set 22 feet from thecurb and the keypad is placed close enough to the gate tokeep vehicles from hanging in the road.

During the public comment period, Sharon Andersonrequested the policing of bars between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. tomake sure the closing of those establishments is done quiet-ly so residents in the area aren’t awakened. Cooley said thenew Alcohol Law Enforcement agent wants infractions ofany town ordinance by an establishment with a liquor li-cense be reported because it will affect the renewing of li-censes.

Commissioners John Dotson and Amy Patterson askedabout the status of the Grievance Procedure Policy and saidthe board should see changes before the Town Attorney –who is currently considering changes suggested by the Griev-ance Committee.

They also asked that the Parking Study be put on theOct. 20 agenda so that data, conclusions and suggestionsmade in the $48,000 study could be considered. Mayor Dav-id Wilkes said much of that will likely be considered by theMain Street Project group but Patterson said the Town Boardrepresents all the citizens and decisions should not be driv-en by one segment of the community.


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