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By Lisa DuffRelay for Life

When it comes to the fightagainst cancer, not many can claimto make a bigger statement than

Together ‘Relay For Life’ in Franklin,Highlands earn national recognition

Macon County’s Relay For Life vol-unteers.

The combined statement ofRelay participants in Highlands andFranklin totaled nearly $195,500

and once again resulted in a Top Tenin the Nation Award.

“We are so very proud of all ourRelayers and for the effort they put

The Forest Service has re-initi-ated the NEPA process on recreationuses on the upper Chattooga Riverby scoping a proposed action. Theagency is asking for any new infor-mation, such as recently releasedarticles or publications or new con-cerns, that should be incorporatedinto the analysis or be part of thedecision-making process.

“The most important thing wewant people to know is that re-ini-tiating the NEPA process does notmean we’re starting over,” said PaulBradley, forest supervisor for theFrancis Marion and Sumter Na-tional Forests. “Any informationsubmitted to the agency between2005 and 2009 will be consideredin the decision-making process andused to establish standing for ap-

New inputabout useson UpperChattooga

River sought45-day comment

period re-initiatesNational

Environmental PolicyAct (NEPA) process

•See PLANNING BOARD page 8

NOTE:• Highlands Town Hall will be

closed Friday, Dec.24 and Mon., Dec.27 and Fri., Dec. 31. In addition, therewill be no garbage pickup those days.

• All recycle centers in MaconCounty will be closing at noon on Friday,Dec. 24 and closed all day Saturday,Dec. 25 and Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011.

Saturdays• At Paoletti’s Restaurant, intimate

Wine Tasting at the bar at 1 pm. Greatinexpensive wines from around theworld, available for retail sales daily.Cheese and Crackers are served. Cost:$20 per person refundable with casepurchase.

• At Cyprus International Restau-rant, live music beginning at 9 p.m. Nocover.

Through Dec. 25• A 22-pound Santa from Kilwin’s

will be raffled off with all proceeds bene-fiting Big Brothers, Big Sisters, R.E.A.C.H.,and Gar’s Kids. The Santa will be at Kil-win’s until Christmas Day. $1 per ticket or$5 for six tickets.

Sun., Dec. 25• Christmas Dinner at the Hudson

House 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds tobenefit nonprofits. Call Call Rick Siegeltoday for reservations. 828-526-5102.

Sun., Dec. 26• The Nantahala Hiking Club will

take a 3-mile, easy hike, with an eleva-tion change of 300 feet, on the RangerFalls Nature Trail, featuring unusualplants and trees, a waterfall, an old set-tler’s home site. Call leader Jim White-hurst, 526-8134, for reservations.

Sun., Jan. 2• The Nantahala Hiking Club will

take an easy 2-3 mile hike on the Bar-tram Trail loop from Wallace Branch. Meetat Westgate Plaza in Franklin (oppositeBurger King) at 2 p.m. Call Kay Coriell,369-6820, for reservations.

Sammie and David Leffler were Joseph and Mary in the High-lands United Methodist Church procession during the Christ-mas Parade this year. Photo by Jim Lewicki

PlanningBoard sendsfinal draft of

UDO toTown Board

OKs subdividingparcel for Police Dept.

At the Dec. 20 Planning Boardmeeting, the board quickly OK’dsubdividing the Town Hall parcel,which is the final step in securingfinancing for the ABC Store/PoliceDepartment renovations.

BB&T is funding the $610,662project with a 10-year loan at 3.07%interest with two payments per year.

However, the bank wants the½ acre of land the building standson as collateral, so the town has togo through its own subdivision pro-cedure to separate out the parcel.

Code Enforcement OfficerJosh Ward said the process doesn’tinvolve a zoning change, and thesetbacks are correct. “This is onlyfor financing,” he said.

Originally, Town Attorney BillCoward was going to see if the bankwould encumber the ½ acre as de-scribed in the deed of trust contin-gent upon the loan being paid, rath-er than having to go through the

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Letters .......................... 2Obituary ....................... 3Wooldridge ................. 4Salzarulo .................... 5Conservative POV ......... 6Just Hers ....................... 7Coach’s Corner ............. 9Events ........................... 10Spiritualy Speaking ........ 12

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I am a new resident and store owner ofHighlands, and have always thought for thelast 20 years, that this area is paradise. Notanymore. It is not because Mother Naturehas brought us more snow and ice the pasttwo winters, but how the town has (not)responded to keeping its residents safe.

All the roads in and around Highlandswere better maintained two years ago. Thisyear, you can easily drive downtown, butdon’t try to stop! Has anyone tried to parkoff Main Street lately? A little difficultwhen DOT dumps the snow in the parkingspaces!

Those of us outside the “town” limits(i.e.: Horse Cove or Clear Creek) and workor own a business in town, can forget aboutopening on time, or at all. Due to budgetcuts, county and secondary roads are nowignored for 3-4 days at a time. Since ourpast snowfall, a house burned to theground because responders had no accessvia the impassable Horse Cove Road. Doesit take this type of catastrophic event for theTown of Highlands (or Macon County) to“wake-up?” Those making these decisionsmay be saving money now, but it only takesone law suit to drain the town’s pockets.

I hear the town-owned, wireless ser-vice in Highlands has been put on the backburner so that we can instead improve ourimage by way of a state grant for new ban-ners, and tree-lined sidewalks. So if youneed to make a phone call due to beingstranded, or use your computer while onvacation, forget about it. Banners, trees, andlights are far more important.

Hospitality begins with making a townmore hospitable with easy access to busi-nesses and natural wonders. Guests or resi-dents should not wonder if it is going to bea treacherous walk from store to store, or anerve racking drive from waterfall to wa-terfall. Highlands in December, January,and February should be a Winter Wonder-land, not a Winter Wasteland.

Here’s looking to a smarter and saferNew Year!

Cathi MeadOwner of The Bird Barn

Highlands

Highlands, a winterwasteland

peals. That’s why we’re asking folks to sendany new information and not to resubmitany previously made comments.

“More specifically, we are asking for newinformation on proposed management ac-tions that would allow for boating opportu-nities above S.C. Highway 28, use separationstrategies to mitigate conflict, and establishvisitor use capacities to manage use duringpeak-use times of the year,” emphasized Bra-dley. “We’re also seeking any new details onmanagement actions that would limit over-night camping to designated campsites andincorporate adaptive management measuresthat will help us maintain desired use lev-els.”

In August 2009, the three forest supervi-sors in North Carolina, South Carolina andGeorgia issued decisions selecting Alterna-tive 4 in the Environmental Assessment (EA)titled Managing Recreation Uses on the Up-per Chattooga River.

Alternative 4 emphasized year-round,high-quality trout fishing while providingboating opportunities on the main stem up-per Chattooga River.

Specifically, from the confluence ofNorton Mill Creek in North Carolina to Bur-rells Ford Bridge between December 1andMarch 1 at flow levels of approximately 450cfs or higher (Burrells Ford gauge).

The previously selected alternative alsocalled for limiting overnight camping in theupper Chattooga to designated sites and clos-ing and/or rehabilitating a number of user-created campsites and trails.

The agency withdrew those decisionslast December when inconsistencies werediscovered between the Biological Evalua-tion/Biological Assessment and the DecisionNotices. More information is at: http://www.fs.fed.us/r8/fms/sumter/resources/

CHATTOOGA continued from page 1Chattooga.php.

“We’ve been busy since the last set of de-cisions was withdrawn,” said Bradley. “Wehave been not only reviewing our documentsfor accuracy, but also conducting additionalanalysis and considering other informationsuch as recent scientific literature and courtrulings.”

New management direction would beestablished by amending the three nationalforests’ land and resource management plans.The responsible officials (three forest super-visors) are proposing to establish new man-agement direction for their respective forestplans that would:

• Allow boating opportunities on themain stem Chattooga above SC Highway 28.

• Manage social impacts by using sepa-ration strategies including zoning by space(river reach), time (season) and flow levels.

• Manage biophysical impacts to natu-ral resources by limiting trails, campsites,group sizes and parking. User-created trailsand campsites that violate current or proposedforest plan standards would be closed. Camp-sites and fire rings would be designated.Camping would be limited to three tents percampsite, except in designated group camp-sites.

• Manage large woody debris (LWD) re-cruitment and retention on the upper Chat-tooga consistently across all three nationalforests to assure that no LWD is removed toaccommodate recreation within the river orstream banks.

• Protect and enhance the visitors’ front-country and backcountry1 experiences by es-tablishing visitor use capacities.

• Protect and enhance solitude and asense of remoteness in the backcountry bylimiting and/or redesigning and relocatingtrails and campsites, as well as limiting num-bers of groups and encounters per day, groupsizes and available parking.

• Maintain current use levels and pro-tect natural resources by monitoring use andadopting adaptive management strategiessuch as indirect measures (e.g. signage or ed-ucation) and/or direct measures (e.g. limit-ing parking spaces, permitting or registration).

Hard copy comments may be mailed tothe Chattooga Planning Team, U.S. ForestService, 4931 Broad River Road, Columbia,S.C. 29212.

Electronic comments should be e-mailedto comments-southern-francismarion-sumter@fs.fed.us.

All submitted comments will becomepart of the project record and available forpublic review. The agency is asking that anynew information be e-mailed or postmarkedno later than January 24, 2011.

• Frontcountry is defined as those areas ofthe Chattooga River within 0.25 miles of fourbridges: Grimshawes/Sliding Rock Bridge; BullPen Road Bridge; Burrells Ford Bridge; and,Highway 28 Bridge. Backcountry is defined asat least 0.25 miles from roads and bridges andis referred to by stream reaches: Chattooga CliffsReach; Ellicott Rock Reach; Rock Gorge Reach;and Nicholson Field Reach.

Dear Editor,In response to Kate Messer’s unedu-

cated opinion about hunting and hunters’rights:

A different bearhunting POV

You may want to consult the NorthCarolina hunting rules and regulations –maybe concerning harassment to hunt-ers.

As for our town of Highlands, ourproblem is outsiders putting their nosesinto the native Highlanders’ business. Ifyou don’t like our country values and tra-ditions, maybe you should go back towhere you came from!

Instead of worrying about wild ani-mals, how about people would try help-ing human beings, like the homeless andthe unemployed.

In one article you admitted to tellingthe hunters to shot each other! So youwould rather people kill people instead ofanimals? That’s called murder and that isillegal.

Have you ever encountered an angrybear? Maybe this bear is trying to kill you.What would you do?

I guess you have a problem withslaughter houses killing cows, chickens,pigs; if you do, this is ridiculous.

I guess you don’t go to steakhouse’s orburger joints either.

Use common sense and get your pri-orities straight.

Etta NeelyHighlands

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forth this past year,” said Becky Ramey, co-chair of the Franklin event.

“Macon County Relayers are some of thebest, biggest-hearted people I know,” TobyBlanton, Franklin’s co-chair, added.

The 2010 Relay season in Franklin and

Relay For Life leadership volunteers from Franklin and Highlands gatheredRelay For Life leadership volunteers from Franklin and Highlands gatheredRelay For Life leadership volunteers from Franklin and Highlands gatheredRelay For Life leadership volunteers from Franklin and Highlands gatheredRelay For Life leadership volunteers from Franklin and Highlands gatheredrrrrrecently to display their Tecently to display their Tecently to display their Tecently to display their Tecently to display their Top in the Nation awarop in the Nation awarop in the Nation awarop in the Nation awarop in the Nation award for fund-raising achievement.d for fund-raising achievement.d for fund-raising achievement.d for fund-raising achievement.d for fund-raising achievement.The communities’ combined donations of more than $194,000 resulted inThe communities’ combined donations of more than $194,000 resulted inThe communities’ combined donations of more than $194,000 resulted inThe communities’ combined donations of more than $194,000 resulted inThe communities’ combined donations of more than $194,000 resulted inMacon County earning the No. 4 spot for Relay fundraising in its populationMacon County earning the No. 4 spot for Relay fundraising in its populationMacon County earning the No. 4 spot for Relay fundraising in its populationMacon County earning the No. 4 spot for Relay fundraising in its populationMacon County earning the No. 4 spot for Relay fundraising in its populationbracket. Displaying the winning banner are, from left, Debbie Grossman ofbracket. Displaying the winning banner are, from left, Debbie Grossman ofbracket. Displaying the winning banner are, from left, Debbie Grossman ofbracket. Displaying the winning banner are, from left, Debbie Grossman ofbracket. Displaying the winning banner are, from left, Debbie Grossman ofHighlands, Becky Ramey of Franklin, Michael Murphy of Highlands and THighlands, Becky Ramey of Franklin, Michael Murphy of Highlands and THighlands, Becky Ramey of Franklin, Michael Murphy of Highlands and THighlands, Becky Ramey of Franklin, Michael Murphy of Highlands and THighlands, Becky Ramey of Franklin, Michael Murphy of Highlands and TobyobyobyobyobyBlanton of Franklin. The 2011 Relay For Life event in Franklin is set for JuneBlanton of Franklin. The 2011 Relay For Life event in Franklin is set for JuneBlanton of Franklin. The 2011 Relay For Life event in Franklin is set for JuneBlanton of Franklin. The 2011 Relay For Life event in Franklin is set for JuneBlanton of Franklin. The 2011 Relay For Life event in Franklin is set for June3, while Highlands’ Relay will be held Aug. 19. Prior to these dates, both3, while Highlands’ Relay will be held Aug. 19. Prior to these dates, both3, while Highlands’ Relay will be held Aug. 19. Prior to these dates, both3, while Highlands’ Relay will be held Aug. 19. Prior to these dates, both3, while Highlands’ Relay will be held Aug. 19. Prior to these dates, bothRelays are planning a shared event for participants in the spring. More detailsRelays are planning a shared event for participants in the spring. More detailsRelays are planning a shared event for participants in the spring. More detailsRelays are planning a shared event for participants in the spring. More detailsRelays are planning a shared event for participants in the spring. More detailsare expected to be announced early in 2011.are expected to be announced early in 2011.are expected to be announced early in 2011.are expected to be announced early in 2011.are expected to be announced early in 2011.

Highlands netted a total of $195,474, or $5.92raised for every man, woman and child inthe county. With that total and per capitaachievement, Macon County claimed No. 4in its population bracket against all otherRelays across the country.

“A Top in the Nation award is somethingto be proud of,” said Lisa Duff, AmericanCancer Society senior community manager.“We are so excited for Macon County’s con-tinued success in fund-raising and thrilled tosee another national recognition for thesehard-working volunteers.”

The 2010 Top in the Nation recognitionmarks the ninth time in 10 years that MaconCounty Relay For Life events have achievedsuch credit.

“The money raised at both events helpssupport the society’s mission of saving livesfrom cancer,” said Sarah Bishop, ACS staffpartner in Franklin. “Both events left volun-teers exhausted, but happy that they couldcome together on two separate nights to fightfor cancer’s eradication.”

“Through their hard work in preparingfor the event, and by spending hours walk-ing for the cause, residents of Highlands andFranklin certainly did their part to help theAmerican Cancer Society create a world withless cancer and more birthdays,” said Deb-bie Grossman, co-chair for the Highlandsevent.

“We were especially proud of those whoused the website as a fund-raising instrumentthis year,” said Michael Murphy, the 2010Relay online chair in Highlands and the 2011co-chair. “Highlands’ Relayers were able todonate more than $10,000 to the effort justby pushing a few buttons on their keyboards.”

• OBITUARY •

•See TOGETHER page 6

Georgianna Mae RalstonGeorgianna Ralston died suddenly

sometime in the early morning hours ofDecember 19th. The evening before, she andher husband Jack hosted a joyful familyChristmas gathering for which, althoughwell known to be somewhat challenged inher cooking skills, she prepared an excellentsalad.

Georgianna lived in her belovedHighlands for approximately 13 years. Shewas born in 1943 to Franklin Schenck andMillie Richardson in Marion County, Indianaand grew up in Plainfield, Indiana. She had asuccessful career as a flight attendant for DeltaAirlines. She was also a nurse and was alongtime volunteer at the Fidelia EckerdLiving Center.

In her last weeks, Georgianna visited hermother in Indiana, and she and Jack spenttime with cherished friends in Europe. Theyalso took their grandchildren on a wonderfultrip to Disney World and Universal Studios.

Georgianna was a talented artist,especially a photographer and a quilter. Herphotographs were often exhibited in theHighlands area and her quilts adorn manyhomes. She was also an avid reader and

member of the Highlands Book Club.Georgianna is survived by her husband

Jack, her mother Millie Richardson, herbrother Tom Richardson, her sisterJacqueline Bryant, her step-children LaurenHester and Christopher Ralston (Cristen), andstep-grandchildren Anna Hester, BradenRalston and Davis Ralston. She also leavesbehind numerous cousins, nieces andnephews, and her little dog Maggie Mae whowill long be waiting for her at the front door.

Georgianna made close friendswherever she went. For all of us, a bright lighthas gone out this Christmas, but ourmemories of Georgianna will warm usthrough the winter and long after. Acelebration of Georgianna’s life will takeplace Monday, December 27 at 2 p.m. at theHighlands Presbyterian Church. Thosewishing to make contributions inGeorgianna’s memory may make them toFriends For Life, P.O. Box 340, Sapphire, NC28774.

Online condolences may be made byvisiting www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge ofarrangements.

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The winter of 1945 wasnot a good year for me.Even though Hershey

bars were beginning to reap-pear at candy counters andgas rationing was coming toan end, none of that couldoffset the personal disaster Iencountered that winter.Who cared about all thatstuff? I didn’t drive in ’45 andI had no money forcandy….soooo I said, “Bahhumbug to Christmas.” I hadreasons.

It was the Christmas season of ’45when I broke off my two permanent frontteeth in a biking accident. I’ll never forgetthat day. I was only 9 years old. My friendand I were playing a game called “chicken”on our bikes at Saint Bridget’s schoolyard inLouisville, KY.

I sat my front wheel on the long whiteline outlining the basketball court and sig-naled across the schoolyard to my friend.On his signal, we headed toward each oth-er, peddling as fast as possible. The bicyclistwho veered off the white line first was achicken.

In ’45, being labeled a chicken wasworse than being called a sissy; there wasshame. Since both my friend and I hadpoop for brains, (Duh!) our bikes collidedand we both went flying, eventually crash-ing to the ground. My friend was lucky andwent home with skinned knees and el-bows. I took a giant bite out of the asphaltand broke off my two front teeth.

A year before, a second-grade schoolteacher named Don Gardner, inspired byhis class, wrote a song titled All I Want ForChristmas Is My Two Front Teeth after he no-ticed half his class was missing front teeth.It took him 30 minutes to write the song.Don’t ya just hate people like that?

When I got home, I was rushed to thedentist chair. While waiting in that scarychair, I could hear the Don Gardner songplaying on the radio in the next room. Igrew to dislike that Christmas tooth song alot. The dentist looked in my mouth, shook

his head and told my ma,“Too bad. Those teeth werecoming in nicely. And toobad they broke off snaggled.The good news is there areno nerves exposed so let’s donothing until he’s mucholder. Then we’ll cap them.

“Much older,” Ithought. “I’ll never make it to“much older” I’m gonna getkilled at school.” Sureenough, when I showed upthe next day, I was dubbed“Freddie snaggle tooth”

which remained with me through theeighth grade. This was also the year Ilearned to fight well.

I was the only 9-year-old in the secondgrade. You see, I flunked sand box in publicschool while in the first grade and theykicked me out after I threw a brick throughmy classroom window. (Could I make thisup?) While the nuns at St. Bridget werebusy whipping (literally) me into shape,they were also teaching me how to pray.Oh, by the way, the nuns of ’45 were scary,scary people.

Since this was the Christmas season,the nuns told us that Jesus would listen toour prayers if we didn’t ask for materialthings, like wagons or bikes. They nevermentioned teeth. I felt this was definitelyout of Santa’s hands so every evening Iprayed to Jesus for a new set of front teeth. Iwas tired of being made fun of and tired offighting. Once a week, Eddie Crawleywould beat me up and then call me “Fred-die snaggle tooth.” So half way through myprayer, I would also pray for Jesus to allowme to beat up Eddie Crawley, something Icould never do without His help. I was ter-rified of the guy.

So guess what? Christmas came andwent and all I got was another Lionel trainset. I never got my teeth and I never beat upEddie Crawly. Worse, the friggin’ kid was ayear younger than I was. After Christmas, Iwas very mad at Jesus. Christmas?…. bahhumbug.

•See WOOLDRIDGE page 13

I never got what I wanted for ChristmasSoooo, bah humbug.

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I guess I must have been 11 when Ilearned the truth. Until the moment ofdiscovery, I had never had a doubt. Fly-

ing around the world in a sleigh poweredby reindeer, sliding down the tightest chim-ney, gaining entrance even into buildingswithout a chimney, knowing every child’swishes, having the capability to grant thosewishes; it all made perfect sense. Of course,I was raised Catholic so I was comfortablewith miracles. If, as I suspect, doubt is anindication of intelligence, I am one dumbbunny.

Pete and I wanted baseball gloves forChristmas. I’d asked for a Gil Hodges signa-ture first baseman’s mitt. I was limited byboth speed and arm strength, and was lefthanded to boot, so first base seemed an ide-al position. It didn’t hurt that Gil playedfirst for my beloved Brooklyn Dodgers.When my police League saw me in tryoutsthe following spring, he had other ideas.He put me and my Gil Hodges signatureglove in right field. There was no other po-sition where my lack of athletic gifts wasless likely to hurt the team. Few balls werehit to right. I stood in the field and silentlyprayed that there would be none. Some-times my prayers were answered. Othertimes I made an error. But that’s anotherstory.

Pete and I were snooping in our par-ents’ bedroom closet, hoping to discoverour Christmas gifts. There in a Spauldingglove was the first baseman’s mitt I’d askedfor. The problem was that I’d petitionedSanta. I might have withheld judgment,waited for Christmas, hoped that Mom andDad had asked Santa if they could give memy special present. Might have, but didn’t. Iknew immediately that my friends hadbeen right about Santa, as surely as they’dbeen right about where babies came from.Yep. It’s true. I believed David Gossett abouthuman sexuality before I believed himabout Santa. Not that I believed him rightaway. Unlikely as the stork story was, itseemed infinitely more probable than thatmy parents would engage in the behavior

A Christmas story

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For those of us who liveimmersed in the doingsof the day, those words

are hard to summon. Try as Imay to lift myself out of thedregs of reality, the weight oftoo much of man’s stupiditykeeps me mired in the muck. Ithink if I get some of it off mychest, the Christmas spirit willpenetrate the veil of gloom.

Let’s look back a couple ofyears, when I was sounding thealarm over the election of Pres-ident Obama. We had just elected a manwho came out of nowhere to lead themost powerful country on Earth. Wethought he was a brilliant orator basedon a few public speeches. Other thanthat, his qualifications to lead were non-existent.

His birthplace, allegedly Honolulu,has been in question for years. It is thesubject of several lawsuits, all of whichcould be thrown out if he would producea birth certificate. He has spent largesums to fight the demands that he pro-duce it. Others have spent a great deal ofmoney to prove otherwise. It seems to methat if concrete proof existed, the firewould go out and the smoke would goaway. Hasn’t happened.

I, for one, in the company of hoardsof others, cannot understand howObama enjoyed the platinum-level edu-

cation that he did. OccidentalCollege for two years, then onto Columbia for his BA. Howdid a kid from a meager homeand apparently no familywealth get into an Ivy Leagueschool, live in Manhattan, sup-port an admitted romancewith drug use, with no workon his resume, at the time,that I can find.

Harvard Law. Hmmm.How did that happen? An arti-cle from WorldNetDaily, writ-

ten by Jack Cashhill, perhaps sheds somelight. “In the summer of 2008, I wastipped to a story that the media werescrupulously ignoring. It involved thevenerable African-American entrepre-neur and politico Percy Sutton.

A Manhattan borough president for12 years and a credible candidate formayor of New York City in 1977, Suttonhad appeared in the late March 2008 ona local NYC show called “Inside CityHall.” When asked about Obama by theshow’s host, Sutton explained that hehad been introduced to Obama by afriend.

The friend’s name was Dr. Khalid al-Mansour, and the introduction had takenplace about 20 years prior. Sutton de-scribed al-Mansour as ‘the principal advi-sor to one of the world’s richest men.’The billionaire in question was Saudiprince Al-Waleed bin Talal. According toSutton, al-Mansour had asked him to‘please write a letter in support ofObama… a young man who has appliedto Harvard.’ Sutton had friends at Harvardand gladly did so.

Three months before the election itshould have mattered that a respectedblack political figure had publicly an-nounced that a crazed anti-Semite likeal-Mansour, backed by an equallybonkers Saudi billionaire, had been guid-ing Obama’s career perhaps for the last20 years, but the story died a quick andunnatural death.”

Another writer states that Obamawas an “unspectacular” student in histwo years at Columbia and at every stopbefore that going back to grade school.Another said “I don’t think Obama didtoo well in college.” As to Obama’s LSATscores, Jimmy Hoffa’s body will be un-earthed before those are, as will hisgrades at Columbia.

If these subjective statements are tobe believed, how such an indifferent stu-dent got into law school whose appli-cant’s LSAT scores typically track between98 to 99 percentile and whose GPA’s

Joy to the World…

Top fundraising teams in both commu-nities include Just For You in Highlands,which is lead by Team Captain Betty Fisherand raised just over $30,000; and MaconBank in Franklin, which is lead by TeamCaptain Sherry Sutton and raised some$16,657.

As a way of working together to repre-sent all of Macon County, leaders from boththe Franklin and Highlands Relay For Lifecommittees met recently to discuss a com-bined fund-raising effort in 2011. While de-tails are still being worked out, the resultingfund-raiser will give participants in bothcommunities an opportunity to shine.

The American Cancer Society combines

an unyielding passion with nearly a centuryof experience to save lives and end sufferingfrom cancer. As a global grassroots force ofmore than 3 million volunteers, ACS volun-teers fight for every birthday threatened byevery cancer in every community.

To learn more about Relay For Life ofFranklin, visit www.RelayForLife.org/fran-klinnc.

To learn more about Relay For Life inHighlands, visit www.RelayForLife.org/high-lands. To learn more about the AmericanCancer Society or to get help, call anytimeday or night at 1-800-227-2345 or visitcancer.org.

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•See SWANSON page 13

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• JUST HERS •

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In the end, I got the red one. The creditslip was good until February, but it hadbeen one of those particularly awful days.

Just looking at me the wrong way reducedme to tears. A pick-me-up was on the cards,and while I’m not a great believer in retailtherapy, I was willing to try anything.

When I walked into the shop, however, Iwondered if I hadn’t miscalculated. Thebright colors and incredible selection of prettythings made me feel ugly and overwhelmed.Maybe I should make my apologies, and comeback another day. After all, it was almost clos-ing time. I walked though the store, willingmyself to find some item of clothing thatwould fit, and make me feel better. Wander-ing through the aisles, I found lots of lovelythings, mostly for the husband I could nolonger shop for. The hat rack contained aduplicate of the hat we’d bought John lastChristmas. Fighting back my tears, I mur-mured under my breath, “Why does it haveto be so hard?”

Then, making my way toward the exit, Isaw it. Surrounded by gorgeous clothing, itstill beamed with glowing chic. It was thefirst in a rack of lovely ruanas, sleeveless pon-cho-type garments that wrap around, niceand toasty. All of the colors were beautiful –the warm brown; both a light and a darkgray, each elegant in its own way; a prettymaroon. Still, it was the red one that caughtmy eye, and my heart.

To be fair, I tried on both the red and thedark gray. After all, as the daughter of a Frenchlady, I have the specter of elegance hangingover my shoulder like Marley’s ghost. Thered was, well, so red. A lovely, warm red, butred. I am, after all, a widow of four months,but the rules for mourning in America are sovague. Can I have a drink in a bar? Am I al-lowed to laugh and smile? What if I seem tobe enjoying myself a little too much? Can Idance? It’s all a social minefield. One thing Idid know, though. Bright red was definitely ano-no. I looked at my image in the mirror,willing myself to prefer the gray ruana. Thetwo salesladies watched my dilemma. Onepreferred the gray; the other the red. The de-cision was mine. I tried the crimson oneagain, shocked at the red, puffy eyes and paleface staring back at me from the mirror. Noth-ing would ever make me feel pretty again. Orwould it? I remembered how John loved tosee me in bright colors, how he hated allthose black New York outfits I’d come downto Highlands lugging. Maman hated all thatblack, too. “Are you auditioning to be a wid-ow?” she would say. How could she know?

“Do you love it?” the saleslady asked.“Yes,” I said, “Yes, I do!” We all laughed, de-lighted that I’d finally made my decision. Thetension broke. They folded up my red ruana,and slipped it into the carrier bag. I felt likeI’d climbed Everest, swum the English Chan-

•See JUST HERS page 16

The Red Ruananel, discovered penicillin.How silly! After all, I’d justbought an article of cloth-ing.

I haven’t written mytraditional Christmas let-ter this year. What do youwrite about the year yourhusband dies? It was allgoing so well, and then inApril we found out Johnhad cancer, in May, hehad radiation and chemo,and in August, he had hissurgery and died. Talk about the elephant inthe living room! Remember the old, sick joke– “Besides that, Mrs. Lincoln, how did youlike the play?”

Actually, I’d resisted Christmas letters foryears, remembering the dreadful epistles I’dread during my childhood. First, there wouldbe the card - goofy, secular, or surprisinglyreligious. The signatures, often illegible, wereno hint as to who sent the card. If the signa-

tures were legible, theystill left us totally in thedark. “Love from Buzzy,Biffy, CJ, and Muffy.”Who were these people?Since folks often includ-ed the names of theirpets, we were even morepuzzled. Was Biffy a wife,a child, or a poodle?

The contents of thenewsletters usually fellinto two categories – thebragging ones and the

organ recitals. Let me give you a slight exam-ple of each.

Bragging LetterIt’s been a busy year for the Snodgrass

family. We want to share our marvelous newswith you, so here it goes!

Bessie Mae was chosen as runner-up inthe Miss Pasteurized Cheese Competition inMoosebreath, Wisconsin, for the second yearin a row. While her baton twirling has defi-

nitely improved, the fire trick went horriblywrong, singeing the eyebrows of the Michi-gan judge, and setting the curtains on fire.Still, runner-up is nothing to sneeze at. Dadand I think that spending the egg money onthe electrolysis and remedial twirling lessonswas money well spent.

Sammy’s science project on recyclingthe gas from Aunt Ethel’s cabbage dip was agreat success! We weren’t surprised that itcame to the attention of the newly-appoint-ed Energy Czar, but it was a thrill when thegentlemen showed up from Oslo. We’ve nev-er had a Nobel Prize winner in the family!Organ Recital

Despite winning the lottery, it’s been areal struggle this year. Grandpa’s prostate hascome back to haunt us. Billy Sam’s acne isthe worst they’ve seen in ages, and Florencehas escaped again. I’m still being plagued byhot flashes, but at least they dropped the man-slaughter charges. Grandma’s dropsy has re-turned, and she’s had to drop out of bowling,

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... PLANNING BOARD continued from page 1

The community quickly respondedwhen it learned that the Joiner family haslost everything in a fire that destroyed thehome they were living in on Horse CoveRoad last week.

They have received bags of clothing,which they originally requested, but nowthey are asking for cash and gift cards.

If interested in helping them further,please visit First Citizens Bank inHighlands. A fund has been set up for themthere.

Fund for Joinerfamily at First

Citizen’s Bank inHighlands

... SALZARULO continued from page 5David described. It was bad enough that myfolks had engaged in such disgusting behav-ior. On top of everything else, they were li-ars.

On Christmas morning the mitt wasunder the tree along with other gifts fromSanta. I feigned surprise. I didn’t need topretend excitement. I loved that Mitt.When I wore it, I became a Dodger, a teammate of Duke Snider, Pee Wee Reese,Preacher Roe, and of course Gil Hodges.Pete and I oiled our gloves to keep the leath-er supple. We inserted baseballs deep in thepockets, bound them tightly to form a trapfrom which no ball could escape. Then wewaited for spring.

It might have been the first warm daywhen it happened. It was Saturday. The

grass was green. We asked, then pleadedwith Dad, to go to the park with us to hitgrounders and flies to us. He answered thathe didn’t have time, that there was grass tocut, that if we weren’t so lazy, we wouldhave cut the grass. The truth was that nei-ther of us had the strength to push the reelmower through the dense spring grass.

While I relented, Pete took a stand. Hedefiantly threw his new mitt in the path ofthe mower, reasoning that Dad would haveno choice but to stop, and having stopped,perhaps reconsider. I still shudder when Iremember what happened next. Pete’s newglove, his last gift from Santa, jammed themower, but not before the blades hadgashed through the leather to expose thepadding inside. Then Dad scolded Pete forbeing careless with his things, actuallyblamed him for the destruction of the mitt.

It was years before I understood Dad’sanger, the pressure he felt, his anxiety thatwe did not share his first generation pas-sion. If I could have one Christmas wish, itwould be to share one more Christmaswith them. I’d hug them both. Dad wouldbe uncomfortable, but I’d hug him anyway,and I’d say, “Mom, Dad, it doesn’t matterabout Santa. It doesn’t matter about Pete’sglove. I love you.”

subdivision process, but that didn’t work out.The subdivision request now goes to the

Town Board. The town hopes to close on theloan in mid-January.

In other business, the board quickly ver-ified that previous requests concerning ver-biage, spelling, organization and clarificationwere made to the Unified Development Or-dinance (UDO)draft, but then extensivelydiscussed final changes in the Dimensionaland Density Standards section concerningdormers on buildings in the B1 business dis-trict.

Because members agreed that the built-upon percentage of 70% and the per floor,square foot allowances in an attic would likelytake care of someone trying to use dormersas a “built upon loophole,” a change to ver-biage was eventually made to clarify the al-lowance of dormers.

Chairman Thomas Craig initiated the

discussion — concerned that the verbiage inthe ordinance actually disallowed dormers,when in his opinion and that of other boardmembers, they should be allowed, not onlyto make the most use out of space but foraesthetic reasons. “They make a buildingmore interesting,” he said.

So in the end, verbiage was changed to“roof rafters shall sit directly on the attic floorsystem with the exception of dormers whoselength shall not exceed 50% of its underly-ing wall structure.”

With that final change, at its Jan. 5 meet-ing, the Town Board will consider the 283-page UDO document which incorporates allcodes pertaining to zoning, subdivision, ero-sion control, stormwater, and floodplain intoa more simplified, user-friendly documentfor the public and town staff to view and use– a document now void of redundancy andcontradictions. — Kim Lewicki

• THANK YOU •

From ‘Tis the SeasonIt is with a grateful heart that we thank

both the local newspapers, WHLC and theentire community for their participation in‘Tis the Season. This meaningful project couldnot have been done without the help of thefollowing churches: the Episcopal Church ofthe Incarnation, First Presbyterian, High-lands United Methodist, Holy Family

Lutheran and Our Lady of the MountainCatholic Church. Our thanks to the 13 non-profit organizations who set up interestingdisplays and explained their services. Pleaseremember ‘Tis the Season will continue toreceive donations through the Episcopalchurch through the end of the year.

• COACH’S CORNER •

Ryan Pottstryanpotts@hotmail.com

Highlands’ Newspaper - Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 - Page 9

By Ryan PottsAfter a snowy couple of days on the

plateau the Highlanders were able to get backinto action against the Blue Ridge Bobcats onFriday night.

In the girls’ game, the Lady Highlandersstarted strong early thanks to their pressuredefense and strong shooting from JuniorEmily Munger. In the second quarter, theHighlanders were able to tighten up their D,holding the Lady Bobcats to just two points.The second half saw many of the LadyHighlander JV players see action in whatturned out to be a 47-28 victory for the LadyHighlanders. Munger led all scorers with 18points.

The nightcap featured the Highlanderstrying to win their fourth home game of theseason, and early on the Highlanders showedthat they had come ready to play.

Using a 20-7 run to start the game theHighlanders dominated on the boards andwere able to force their will on the defensiveend. After the first quarter, the rout was on inwhat would eventually become a 73-25victory. Josh Delacruz led all scorers with 21points and Logan Schmitt and ClaytonLassiter scored 11 and 14 points respectively.

The Highlanders will return to actionafter Christmas in the Walhalla Apple Classicbeginning December 28 at 4pm.

Highlanders dominate Blue Ridge

OK, so smallconfession here,after 30 years of life

on this mortal coil, I don’tbelieve in all that much any-more -- but I believe in a fewthings. And, much in thesame way that Crash Davisbelieved in the soul, thesweet spot, etc., I believe inChristmas.

While Christmas is thecelebration of Christ’s birth(I’ll get to that in a minute) at this pointand time in our society it represents notsimply a celebration of a Savior but also acelebration of the capacity of mankind forgood. We speak of the “Christmas Spirit”as an entity that breathes goodness into thehearts of man, regardless of their previousbehaviors. From the real life “ChristmasTruce” in World War I to the fictional char-acter of Ebenezer Scrooge, these peoplewere enveloped with a spirit of goodnessand kindness that occurred simply becauseof the example of others during this timeof year.

Obviously, much of this can be attrib-uted to the celebration of the birth of JesusChrist. After all, the entire concept of aChrist whose sole purpose is to become asacrifice for the good of all mankind cutsto the very heart of giving.

While the celebration of Christ has giv-en way in some respects to commercial-ism and political correctness — the idea ofpeople giving of themselves and promot-ing goodwill has not.

As humans, we want to believe in thismore than anything else, the capacity ofall men to have love and goodness in theirhearts. Our literature and film reflect this— those villains such as Darth Vader or theGrinch are full of evil to begin with butultimately are won over by the love stillleft in their hearts. The “spirit of Christ-mas” is simply an embodiment of this love

and the holiday season givesus a chance to access it withthe knowledge that othersare going to return the favor.

While we desire good inour lives, we fear being tak-en advantage of. Our societytrumpets “fairness” for all tothe point that we are all soafraid to give of ourselves outof fear that we will be walkedon or left behind-but Christ-

mas provides us with an umbrella of pro-tection against that fear.

It’s precisely because of this lack of fearthat I believe in the “magic” of Christmas.While there is no good spirit floatingthrough the air inhabiting us, there is cer-tainly a change in our hearts at this time ofyear. Unfortunately, it’s not a real change,but simply us allowing ourselves to stopworrying about what is fair and what “be-longs” to us and instead focus on makingourselves happy by making others happy.

It’s not simply about finding the ap-propriate gifts for one another — it’s aboutholding the door open for someone, givingmoney to the Salvation Army, donatingtime to a local shelter so that everyone canexperience Christmas, the tingly feeling youget inside when singing your favoriteChristmas Carol, you get the idea. In AChristmas Carol, Ebenezer Scrooge ulti-mately finds happiness in the warmth offamily fellowship and giving of himself,not simply monetarily but by appearing athis nephew’s home for

So yeah, that’s why I believe in Christ-mas. It’s not because of the presents, or thefat guy in a red suit, or even mistletoe. It’salso why I believe in Christmas in spite ofgarish holiday sweaters, inedible fruitcakeand every annoying “Christmas Sale” an-nouncer’s voice. As Tiny Tim would say (in-sert joke about my first name here) MerryChristmas to all and “God bless us, everyone.”

So this is Christmas

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Through Dec. 25• A 22-pound Santa made with Kilwin’s chocolate

will be raffled off with all proceeds benefiting Big Broth-ers, Big Sisters, R.E.A.C.H., and Gar’s Kids. TheSanta will be at Kilwin’s until Christmas Day. $1 perticket or $5 for six tickets. The 22-pound chocolateSanta is being donated by Jerry Moore owner ofKilwin’s in Town Square on Main Street.

Sun., Dec. 25• Christmas Dinner at the Hudson House 11 a.m.

to 4 p.m. Proceeds to benefit nonprofits. Call Call RickSiegel today for reservations. 828-526-5102.

Sun., Dec. 26• The Nantahala Hiking Club will take a 3-mile,

easy hike, with an elevation change of 300 feet, on theRanger Falls Nature Trail, featuring unusual plantsand trees, a waterfall, an old settler’s home site. Meetat the Highlands Bank of America at 9:30 a.m. or at theCliffside Lake picnic area parking lot by the trailhead at9:45 a.m. Bring water, lunch; wear sturdy shoes. Callleader Jim Whitehurst, 526-8134, for reservations. Vis-itors are welcome but no pets please.

Friday, Dec. 31• The High Mountain Squares will be having a

“New Years Eve Dance” on Friday, December 31st,at the Macon County Community Building on Route441 South from 9:00 p.m to midnight. The squaredance callers are Ken Perkins from Pelzer, SC, TomPustinger from Spartanburg, SC, and Jim Duncanfrom Otto, NC. We dance Western Style Square Danc-

ing. There will be main/stream, plus, and high energylevel square dancing. There will be plenty of food forthis special event. So come and dance, eat, and cele-brate New Years Eve with us. Everyone is welcome.For information call 828-349-0905, 828-349-8344

Sun., Jan. 2• The Nantahala Hiking Club will take an easy 2-

3 mile hike on the Bartram Trail loop from WallaceBranch. Meet at Westgate Plaza in Franklin (oppositeBurger King) at 2 p.m. Bring water, a snack if youwish; wear sturdy shoes. Drive 6 miles round trip. CallKay Coriell, 369-6820, for reservations.

Thursday, Jan. 6• Franklin Community Blood Drive at the First

Baptist Church, 69 Iotla Street, Franklin, 12:30 pm to5:30 pm. Please call 369-9559 for more information orto schedule an appointment.Walk-Ins Welcome! Ap-pointments preferred. All presenting donors have achance to win one of two pairs of Delta Air Linestickets!

The Highlands Annual ChristmasDinner is served on December 25th from11 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the quiet elegance ofthe Hudson House at Highlands CountryClub (30 Hummingbird Lane). The costis $35per person for adults; $25 perperson for children under 12 andchildren under 5 eat free. All proceeds goto R.E.A.C.H. of Macon County; Garr’sKids Program of Carpe Diem Farms; andBig Brothers Big Sisters of Highlands.

In addition to a mouthwateringbuffet prepared by area chefs, Jerry Mooreof Kilwin’s is raffling a 22-poundChocolate Santa and the drawing willtake place at the dinner.

Old Edwards Inn & HospitalityGroup has donated a weeknight at theInn and dinner for 2 at Madison’s, allavailable for a drawing at the dinner itself.The “Christmas Tree” will add to thefestive mood by providing a beautifullydecorated tree to greet everyone at thedoor.

This amazing menu includes ham,turkey, squash casserole, scallopedpotatoes, sweet potato soufflé’, cranberrywalnut tossed salad, sautéed French greenbeans, orange cranberry relish, dressing,gravy, & rolls. For a sweet ending, therewill be a plethora of desserts on amagnificent sweet table.

Sign up today for a stress freeChristmas while at the same timecontributing to these wonderful causesserving our community. Makereservations with Rick at 828-526-5102.We are only 1 week away!

Last chance toreserve your spotat the Christmas

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The votes are in! Using a delightful as-sortment of sweets, confections and cre-ativity, Sarah and Gena Futral are the 2010Bascom Gingerbread House Competitionwinners! On December 10th, the results ofthe judging, open to the public, were an-nounced. Second place went to Grace Rau-let with Charlie Raulet taking third place.Congratulations and thank you to every-one who participated.

Now open year round and welcomingvisitors on Fridays and Saturdays from 10am - 5 pm, there’s plenty to see and do atThe Bascom in January and February.

• View The Bascom Collection, January8-February 12, which includes 20th and21st century American art in numerousmedia. Then, from February 19-April 2, Re-

The Bascom’s Gingerbread House winnershines

gional Art Leagues will present their annu-al exhibition. Join us in celebrating the artand artists who offer a glimpse into thebeauty of the plateau.

• Students will use their imaginationsat Saturday Art School (January 8-February12) for fun, hands-on, age appropriate artclasses. Other winter art classes for youngpeople include Friday morning’s Pre-School Creativity Classes (January 14-Feb-ruary 18), Tuesday After School Art (Janu-ary 11-February 15) and Thursday’s PaintLike a Master (January-March 3).

The Bascom winter hours from Janu-ary 7th to April 2nd, Fridays and Saturdaysonly, are 10 am-5 pm. For more details onall Bascom winter activities, visitwww.thebascom.org or call 526.4949.

Sarah and Gena Futral, shown working on their gingerbread creation, tookfirst place at The Bascom’s Gingerbread House Competition.

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Upcoming and Ongoing Events PULL OUT

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Friday, Jan. 7• NC Wildlife Advocates will meet from Noon to 3

p.m. at Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Cen-ter. The meeting will convene after lunch which will beavailable at the noon for a fee of $8.95. The focus ofthe meeting will be on two topics for discussion. First,NC Representative Ray Rapp will present his ideasfor increasing funding and manpower for wildlife lawenforcement officers. Second, the group will discussthe NC Wildlife Federation’s Responsible SportsmanDoctrine as tool for educating hunters and encourag-ing responsible behavior. Everyone is invited – bearhunters and non-bear hunters. For information, emailphyllisedwards@frontier.com

Jan. 8-Feb. 12• At The Bascom, view “The Bascom Collection:”

20th and 21st century American art in numerous me-dia. Call 526-4949 for more information.

Saturdays, Jan. 8-Feb. 12• At The Bascom, Saturday Art School for stu-

dents. Fun, hands-on age appropriate art classes.Pre-school. Call 526-4949 for more information.

Sun., Jan. 9• The newly formed Concert Chorale of High-

lands and Cashiers will commense rehearsals for thespring and summer concerts on Sunday at 3 p.m. atthe Episcopal Church of the Incarnation. If you enjoysinging classical, madrigals, art songs, show tunesfrom musicals and other forms of music, you will want tobe a part of this group. Interested singers may contactGrat L. Rosazza, conductor and musical director at828-526-4278 for more information.

Tuesdays, Jan. 11-Feb. 15• At the Bascom, After School Art. Call 526-4949

for more information.Friday, Jan. 14• Angel Medical Center Blood Drive, 120 River-

view Street, Franklin, 8 am to 5 pm. Please call 369-4166 for more information or to schedule an appoint-ment. Walk-Ins Welcome! Appointments preferred. Allpresenting donors have a chance to win one of twopairs of Delta Air Lines tickets!

Fridays, Jan. 14-Feb. 18• At The Bascom, Pre-School Creativity Class-

es. Call 526-4949 for more information.Sat., Jan. 22• At The Bascom, Winter Barn Dance honoring

educators from 7-10 p.m. Tickets are $5. Call theChamber of Commerce at 526-2112 for more infor-mation.

Fri. & Sat., Jan. 28-29• At The Bascom, Photography for Lovers with

Greg Newington. for more information, call 526-4949.Thursday, Jan. 20• Taize in Highlands, 5:30 at Our Lady of the

Mountain Catholic Church.Tuesday, Jan. 25• Macon County Public Library Blood Drive,

149 Siler Farm Road, Franklin, 10 am to 7 pm. Pleasecall 524-3600 for more information or to schedule anappointment. Walk-Ins Welcome! Appointments pre-ferred. All presenting donors have a chance to winone of two pairs of Delta Air Lines tickets!

Feb. 19-April 2• At The Bascom, view Regional Art Leagues

annual exhibition.Call 526-4949 for more information

Sat., Feb. 26• At The Bascom, Winter Barn Dance honoring

police, firefighters and EMS from 7-10 p.m. Tickets

are $5. Call the Chamber of Commerce at 526-2112for more information.

Sat., March 26

• At The Bascom, Winter Barn Dance honoroingveterans from 7-10 p.m. Tickets are $5. Call the Cham-ber of Commerce at 526-2112 for more information.

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BLUE VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCHBLUE VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCHBLUE VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCHBLUE VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCHBLUE VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCHRev. Oliver Rice, Pastor (706) 782-3965

Sundays: School – 10 a.m., Worship – 11Sunday night services every 2nd & 4th Sunday at 7

Wednesdays: Mid-week prayer meeting – 7 p.m.BUCK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHBUCK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHBUCK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHBUCK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHBUCK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH

Sundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11CHAPEL OF SKY VALLEYCHAPEL OF SKY VALLEYCHAPEL OF SKY VALLEYCHAPEL OF SKY VALLEYCHAPEL OF SKY VALLEY

Sky Valley, GAChurch: 706-746-2999

Pastor’s residence: 706-746-5770Sundays: 10 a.m. – Worship

Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the monthWednesdays: 9 a.m. Healing and Prayer with Holy

Communion each serviceCHURCH OF JESUS CHRISTCHURCH OF JESUS CHRISTCHURCH OF JESUS CHRISTCHURCH OF JESUS CHRISTCHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST

OF LATTER DAY SAINTSOF LATTER DAY SAINTSOF LATTER DAY SAINTSOF LATTER DAY SAINTSOF LATTER DAY SAINTSNC 28 N. and Pine Ridge Rd., (828) 369-8329

Rai Cammack, Branch President, (828) 369-1627CHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCHCHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCHCHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCHCHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCHCHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCH

Rector: Jim Murphy, 252-671-4011Worshipping at the facilities of

Whiteside 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 atnoon

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

526-2968Reverend Denson Franklin

Sunday: Breakfast; 9 A.M. - Sunday School10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Rite II)

Monday: 4 p.m. Women’s Cursillo GroupTuesday: 8 a.m. Men’s Cursillo Group

4:30 P.M. Education for MinistryWednesday: 6:30 P.M. Choir Practice

Thursday: 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Chapel)10:30 a.m. Daughters of the King

FIRST 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 – 9:30

a.m.; Youth – 6:30 p.m.; Choir – 7:15Wednesdays: 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 CHURCH

Dr. Lee Bowman, PastorDr. Don Mullen, Parish Associate 526-3175Sun.: Worship – 11 a.m.; Sun. School – 9:30

Mondays: 8 a.m. – Men’s Prayer Group & BreakfastWednesdays – 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 11 a.m.; 5 p.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.MACEDONIA 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.MOUNTMOUNTMOUNTMOUNTMOUNTAIN SYNAGOGUEAIN SYNAGOGUEAIN SYNAGOGUEAIN SYNAGOGUEAIN SYNAGOGUE

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

Pastor: Clayton Lopez • 828-743-9704Independent Bible Church

Sundays:10:30 a.m. at Blue Ridge SchoolWeds: Bible Study 6:30 p.m.; Youth Group 6 p.m.

OUR LADY OF THE MOUNTOUR LADY OF THE MOUNTOUR LADY OF THE MOUNTOUR LADY OF THE MOUNTOUR LADY OF THE MOUNTAINS CAAINS CAAINS CAAINS CAAINS CATHOLICTHOLICTHOLICTHOLICTHOLICCHURCHCHURCHCHURCHCHURCHCHURCH

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.

SCALSCALSCALSCALSCALY MOUNTY MOUNTY MOUNTY MOUNTY MOUNTAIN CHURCH OF GODAIN CHURCH OF GODAIN CHURCH OF GODAIN CHURCH OF GODAIN CHURCH OF GOD290 Buck Knob Road; Pastor Alfred Sizemore

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

UNITUNITUNITUNITUNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIPARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIPARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIPARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIPARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP85 Sierra Drive • 828-524-6777

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 •

If the last week hasn’t gotten you in the Christmas Spirit,I don’t know what will. I mean how many of us do notlike the 5 degrees and 8 inches of snow? This lets us

know that not only winter has smacked us in the face, butlikewise, it is that special time of year we call Christmas.

There is something special and almost magical aboutthis time of year. People seem nicer and even friendlier,and yes people even seem more involved in the plight ofothers. We see gifts given to the needy, we see meals pre-pared for others and we see an attitude of peace of goodwill. There is something special about this time of year.

Several years ago when I lived in Morganton, for sixyears a man from my church named David and I went toFoothills Correctional Prison to teach a Bible study everyTuesday night from 6-8. Going to prison was a scary thingbecause the prison we were in was a maximum securityprison. That meant that the men in our Bible study were inthere for murder, rape, and all kinds of violent crimes. So itwasn’t a Bible study with Boy Scouts, but David and I got toknow them and we did become friends with many ofthem.

While most of the time we just did serious Bible study,there were two nights that we brought food in, the Tuesdaybefore Christmas and the last session of class for the year.Those two nights we always had a big crowd. That alwaysamazed me because most nights we would have six men,but those two nights we always had around 20. Go figure?

But on the Tuesday before Christmas in 2000, some-thing very interesting happened. David and I walked in theprison, with pizza and tacos in hand, and the guards metus, frisked us like always, and while the guards never atewith us on our Christmas celebration, on this night some-thing strange happened.

We went into our regular Bible study room and afterall the prisoners had gathered we read the Christmas storyfrom Luke and started eating. For a brief moment, I forgotthat those men were in prison because we laughed and hada good time. When all the sudden two of the guards thathad frisked us came into the room and Juan, one of theprisoners, went over to these guards and asked if they want-ed something to eat. These two guards were always toughon Juan because they thought he was a trouble maker, butthis night something strange happened. Juan and thesetwo guards sat and ate together and laughed and talked likelong lost friends, they broke bread together.

Now I know that most of the prisoners must havethought to themselves, this is a night for free food, for Juanand two prison guards — this was a night for a miracle —and a babe born in a manger brought them together. Thereis something special about Christmas.

I encourage you to find what makes this time of yearspecial to you. Maybe it is a card, a present someone givesus out of love? Maybe it is a special visit with friends orfamily? Maybe it is word of encouragement you give or isgiven to you? Maybe it is a word of forgiveness given toyou? Maybe it is the fact that God loves us enough to sendHis Son? All I know is that there is something special aboutthis time of year, what do you think?

Pastor Paul ChristyHighlands United MethodistChurch

‘Magic’ of theseason

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Volleyball Little Smoky Mountain Conference awards were given to fourHighlands School seniors. Named All Conference were Courtney Rogers,Taylor Buras, Stephanie Puchaz, and sophomore Jenny Coram. Player of theYear is Marlee McCall. Not pictured is Jenny Coram.

Photo by Stephanie McCall

Athletes named ‘All Conference’range between 3.8 and 4.0 is open to con-jecture.

Why do I continue to challengeObama’s background, his intentions, hisactions? From before his election, peoplequestioned who pushed his buttons, who

was his backer, or backers, what weretheir intentions? Even the most ferventsupporters of the President can’t explainhow a fellow can go from 0 to #1 in a fewyears.

Bush II had a family legacy, the expe-rience of governing a large, industriousstate and running a large business. Clin-ton, who came from humble beginnings,had several years of high-level governingexperience including 12 years as Gover-nor of Arkansas. Bush I was a successfulbusinessman before he served for manyyears at the federal level of government.Even the disastrous Jimmy Carter hadfour years as Governor of Georgia.

Obama, aided by the most devious,destructive, traitorous congressional lead-ers I can remember, has taken us down aroad most of us didn’t choose to travel.The blessing is that God is in His Heaven,Christ is on the Throne, and all this real-ly doesn’t matter that much.

Merry Christmas.

... WOOLDRIDGEcontinued from page 4

Well, many prayers and many EddieCrawley’s have come and gone in my lifesince I took that bite out of the asphalt at St.Bridget’s playground. I’ve learned a lot. ThisChristmas, I will not pray for teeth and oth-er material things. Instead, I’ll thank Jesusfor being born and then dying to save mysoul. Oh, and I just might ask Him for Ed-die Crawley’s current address.

Merry Christmas everyone.• Read Fred’s column on-line all winter

at www.highlandsinfo.com, click on LOCALNEWS.

...on this day from the History Guy

Dec 23, 1983Discovery of the first modern

coelacanth, thought to have beenextinct for 65 million years.

This creature has the distinctionof being found after its extinction.You might have been sad and stoic

about it’s disappearance in the Mesozoic,but I think we can now surmise

there were premature reports of itsdemise.

but I must be an apologistfor the profession of paleo-ichthyologist,

cause no one had the slightest notionone could be found in any ocean,

so it wasn’t any one’s specific missionto look for one by going fishing.

but it still remains a subject acanthic,this finding of something live that’s

coelacanthic.

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WANTED

LOOKING FOR CARPENTRY WORK. Have tools.Please call Alferdo: 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

SKY VALLEY – 3 Bed, 2 Bath, 2-car garage. View.Single level home. Small yard, 8 years old. 706-746-3551.Leave Message. (12/30)

CLASSIC 40’S CABIN in Webbmont area w/ 1+ ac.2/2.5 w/ wormy chestnut walls. Completely renovated in2000. Below REA at $439K furnished. By appt ONLY. 526-0974

$103,000!! LOWER CLEAR CREEK. 5.5 miles fromMain Street. 2 Lots. .55 & .95 acres. Septics installed.Borders National Forest. 2005 2/bed, 2/bath. Very cozy

rates. Tell us you heard about it from this ad ... house isalso for sale(12/30)

PINEBROOK CONDO FOR LEASE OR SALE – 2/2downstairs. Call for details. 200-0018 or 421-2144.

FOR SALE/RENT – BEST ‘COMMERCIAL’ BUY INHIGHLANDS – 535 4th Street. Zoned mixed-use, com-mercial and residential. Recent Remodel. Great retail/of-fice and separate one-bedroom basement apartment.$299,000. Call 770-827-0450. (St. 11/5)

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

ITEMS FOR SALE

2009 CAMOUFLAGE ATV 250 CC BRAND- KAYAKhas front and rear racks with helmet and trailer only 20miles.Great Christmas Present or Great for HuntingSeason! Paid $5,000, will sacrifice for $1,895 or OBO.828-371-2129 or 828-371-2129.(st. 9/9)

AFGHANISTAN-VINTAGE RIFLE very rare. Collector’sDream. Saw one at gun show for $7,000-$10,000. Greatfor Christmas for REAL gun collector. Over 100 years old.Will sacrifice for $1899 or OBO. 828-371-2129 or 828-524-7233 (st. 9/9)

BALDWIN ORGAN $100, Gulbransen Spinet piano$250. 828 526 4818 (st. 8/26)

PIANO — MAKE OFFER! Gorgeous Fully restored.Late 1800s upright owned by the Vanderbelts and was inthe Biltmore Estates. Plays beautifully $7,000 invested,worth way more. Must sell. Will sacrifice for $2,100. 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

COLLECTORS! ‘65 Sunbeam Tiger with hardtop. Red.Excellent brakes, wheels. All new front end. Records.Original parts available. Serious inquiries only. Call 404-966-0283. (12/23)

MERCEDES BENZ 1995, C220, $5,900. New tires,brakes, battery, hoses. Garaged. Perfect, dependable,exceptional, 32 mpg regular gas, 182,000 miles. 706/745-3993 or 404/520-0852. (st. 6/17)

2003 NISSAN FRONTIER – 4 Door, 60,000 miles,Excellent condition, $9,000 OBO. 526-9180.(st. 5/20)

SERVICES

HANDYMAN SPECIAL – Repairs and remodeling,electrical and plumbing, carpentry, painting and pressurewashingmore. Low prices. Free estimate. Call 828-421-4667.

WILL SIT FOR ELDERLY, HANDICAPPED ORCHILDREN. Your home or mine. 13 years childcareexperience. By the hour. Call 828-966-3988. References.

24-HOUR CARE FOR YOUR LOVED ONE – 16 yearsexperience. Will travel to accommodate. $2,800 monthly,negotiable. Call Clare Myers 828-349-3479 or 828-342-1603.

TREE SERVICE – Complete Tree Removal, Trimming,Stump Grinding, Lot Clearing, Under Brushing, and Hem-lock treatment and fertilization for “Woolly Adelgid.” 828-526-2251

J&J LAWN AND LANDSCAPING SERVICES – Com-plete Landscaping Company, Design, Installation andMaintenance. Also featuring Plants, Trees, Hardscapes,Water Features, Rockwork, Fencing, Drainage, ErosionControl and RR-Tie work. 20 years serving Highlands area.828-526-2251.

• CLASSIFIEDS •with fabulous view. Call 828-482-2052. (st. 11/11)

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

LOST and FOUND

BROWN CAP WITH FISH ON FRONT, heirloom. Call772-321-0881 or 526-5669.

RESIDENTIAL FOR RENT

COMMERCIAL – MAIN STREET EXPOSURE, 800sq ft. with storage space. Small kitchen area. Great forretail or small office space. handicap access. Call fordetails. 526-3363

WATERFRONT HOME – Mirror Lake. One mile fromtown. Furnished, 3 BR, 2 BA, LR/DR/Sunroom, gas heat/fireplace, W/D, dock, decks, porch, canoe, storage. Nowthrough May. $1,000/mth, plus utilities, 770-435-0678 (12/30)

NICE 1BR CABIN CLOSE TO TOWN ON SMALLHORSE FARM. Private, well insulated, pretty view, W/Dand gas heat/fireplace. Can provide some optional rentrelief with occasional property maintenance. $600/mo.421-7922. (st. 11/18)

2-BED, 2 BATH, loft, finished basement. Central heat.Long view. Near boat dock. 828-508-2542. (st. 11/4)

CUTE HIGHLANDS COTTAGE. 2BR/1BA. Recentlyremodeled. Close to town, private, quiet. Deck, W/D, DW,wood stove. No smoking. $795/month + utilities. 770-845-1577. (st. 11/4)

ARCHITECTS PRIVATE 3BED/3BATH HOME.Stunning open living area. Two stone fireplaces, den, twodecks overlooking stream and private stocked trout pond.Designer furnished. Walking distance to town. Nonsmokers only; deposit required. Call 770-639-2682. (3/31/11)

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

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

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

2 BEDROOM, 1.5 BATH , central heat/air, dishwasher,wood floors at Oak Square Apartments on Main Street,Highlands.Washer-dryer access. Competitive rental price.Call 828-421-1157. (st. 9/23)

SMALL PRIVATE ONE BR FURNISHED COTTAGEON CHESTNUT STREET with screen porch. Additionalsleeping loft. Three blocks to Main Street. Available imme-diately. $650. monthly plus utilities for six months lease.e-mail: chestnutcottages@yahoo.com or, contact Charlie@ (828)526-8645 (st. 4/22)

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT/SALE

3BR/2BA HOME, In Town, Hickory St, level landscapedlot, 24x36 2-car garage/workshop, $595,000, offerswelcome. 352-494-1531(Jan 6)

A STEAL ON GORGEOUS 3 BED/3 BATH – Monthlyrental (or weekly) – Beautifully furnished home on 1.5 acresin a private community just off Hwy 64, between CullasajaClub & Lake Osseroga. Central heat/air, lg. stone fireplace,large open living design, 1,000 ft. deck, garage, manyextras. (561) 212-2148 or (561) 239-2424woodlandsview@bellsouth.net or see our place onwww.vrbo.com/99644. Contact for special low monthly

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Highlands Police & Fire Reports

Highlands PD log entries from Dec.15 Only the names of persons arrested,issued a Class-3 misdemeanor, or pub-lic officials have been used.

Dec. 15• At 2:45 p.m, officers responded to a

two-vehicle accident on Poplar and the townshed.

Dec. 19• At 6:59 a.m., officers assisted EMS

with a patient at a residence on Raoul Road.• At 5:15 p.m., officers assisted anoth-

er agency with a domestic dispute at a res-idence on Ashwood Circle.

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

Highlands F& R Dept. log entriesfrom Dec. 15:

Dec. 15

• At 6:17 p.m., the dept. was first-re-sponders to a residence on Cook road. Thevictim was taken to the hospital.

Dec. 16• At 9:44 a.m., the dept. responded to

a fire alarm on Church Street. It was can-celled by the alarm company.

Dec. 17• At 5:31 p.m., the dept. was first-re-

sponders to a residence on Highlands ViewRoad. The victim was taken to the hospital.

Dec. 19• At 6:53 a.m., the dept. was first-re-

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

Dec. 21• At 1:24 p.m, the dept. responded to a

fire alarm at Clubhouse Trail. It was set offby workers.

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one of her few pleasures left in life, once theyclosed down the cow pat bingo at CousinFern’s. Fortunately, they let the twins out onparole to attend their Grandpa’s funeral, himbeing run over by the tractor and all. Still, itwould be wrong not to count our blessings.

I miss all those Christmas newsletters,which were the source of great mirth andentertainment. It gave us a rare insight intopeople who otherwise seemed almost nor-mal.

If you are spending the holidays withloved ones, enjoy your time with special peo-ple. If you are alone, be kind to yourself. If youare Buzzy, Biffy, CJ, and Muffy, the Meads re-member you fondly. Watch for that shame-less widow in the pretty red ruana. And what-ever you do, keep a look out for Florence.She’s still on the loose.

•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, Syd-ney, Paris, and New York. She moved to High-lands several years ago to live on top of amountain on the Continental divide nearHighlands with her precious husband, au-thor and attorney, John C. Armor, and twovery spoiled cats. While this will be a difficult

... JUST HERS continued from page 7Christmas, Michelle is particularly gratefulto all of her family, friends, and readers whohave been so kind and supportive. They aretruly her greatest gift this year.

On Friday, Jan. 7, the WNC Wildlife Ad-vocates will meet from noon to 3pm at LakeJunaluska Conference and Retreat Center.The meeting will convene after lunch whichwill be available at the noon for a fee of $8.95.

The focus of the meeting will be on twotopics for discussion. First, NC Representa-tive Ray Rapp will present his ideas for in-creasing funding and manpower for wildlifelaw enforcement officers. Second, the groupwill discuss the NC Wildlife Federation’s Re-sponsible Sportsman Doctrine as tool for ed-ucating hunters and encouraging responsi-ble behavior.

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• HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS HOSPITAL NEWS •

First, hypertension.Hypertension is one of

the most common medicalproblems treated byphysicians as well as one ofthe most commonlyoverlooked.

It’s estimated that wellover 30 million people in ourcountry have hypertensionwhich is not being treated,leading to heart problems,heart attacks, vasculardisease, and cerebrovasculardisease or strokes.

Monitoring one’s bloodpressure is extremely important. Normalblood pressure is considered below 130/90.Any reading between 130 - 140 systolic (thetop number) is borderline hypertension. Anyreading over 140 is considered hypertension.

Please see your doctor if you find thatyour routine blood pressures stay above 140/90 and have this evaluated and treated. Thisis a very easy and typically inexpensivemedical problem to treat which will extendyour life and prevent medical problems in

Dr. Richard S. Matthews

Hypertension; Anxiety and Depressionthe future.

Following are five basica n t i - h y p e r t e n s i v emedications commonly usedto treat hypertension andtheir side effects:

1) Diuretics such ashydrochlorothiazide work bylowering the amount of fluidvolume in your body to loweryour blood pressure.Dizziness, muscle cramps,dehydration, raised bloodsugar levels, and raised uricacid (which may lead to gout)are some side effects from the

use of diuretics.2) Beta-blockers (Lopressor, Toprol,

metoprolol, atenolol) lower the bloodpressure by slowing down the heart rate andare, therefore, regularly used to treatpalpitations and irregular heartbeat as well.Beta-blockers can have side effects of fatigue,shortness of breath, slow heart rate, slightlyelevated triglycerides and can sometimes havea mildly adverse effect on lipids orcholesterol levels in the body.

3) ACE inhibitors (Vasotec (enalapril),

Zestril (lisinopril), benazepril, quinapril) areprobably one of the least expensive and havethe fewest side effects of all of theantihypertensives. Many times, ACEinhibitors are combined with diuretics. Thesework by dilating the capillary bed throughoutyour body; therefore, lowering your bloodpressure. Side effects can include dry coughand may occasionally lead to impotence,elevated potassium levels, or fatigue.

4) ARB’s or Angiotensin ReceptorBlockers are medications that work verysimilar to ACE inhibitors by dilating thecapillary bed and small blood vessels in thebody. The most common side effect of ARBsis occasional fatigue.

Alpha-blockers (Hytrin, terazosin,Cardura) are medications that causedilatation of the small vessel capillary bed

and large arteries. They can have side effectsof dizziness, lightheadedness, and orthostatichypotension, which is dizziness when youbend over or stand up. These drugs arecommonly used for people who have severehypertension and need a stronger agent andalso help as a side effect to relax the prostateso many men take these drugs for prostatism.

Over the years I have seen many patientsthat have come in for complaints of anxietyand depression. This can be work-related,relationship-related, lifestyle-related, as wellas inherited. I try to explain to patients thatthey should first make sure that they have ajob that is worthwhile and that they can en-joy. Also, I try to get everyone to work onimproving their friendships, relationships,and intimacy. Everyone needs someone totalk to and confide in. When people get de-pressed they tend to withdraw from theirfriends and family, making them feel worse.Next, I try to talk to people about having ahealthy lifestyle. This includes eating threehealthy meals a day, getting exercise three orfour days a week, sleeping enough withouttaking sleeping pills or using alcohol regu-larly. I also talk to people about having somefun on a regular basis since many middle-aged people tend to go to work, go home, andjust do not have any fun in their life. I ex-plained to people that this is a 1-2-3-4 ap-proach to happiness and reducing depres-sion. To explain this, I mean:

1. Work on having a happy work envi-ronment. Everyone needs to have somethingto get up and do everyday. If you have a jobthat you really hate or do not enjoy, it willmake it very hard for you to be happy in yourlife.

2. It is important for everyone to havefriendship, good relationships, as well as in-timacy in their life. It is very important tohave someone to talk to, someone to be inti-

mate with in your thoughts, feelings, and sex-uality. I believe being able to be close to some-one and say what you think without fear ofreprisal is very important.

3. It is important for you to have ahealthy lifestyle. This would include exercis-ing for 30-45 minutes a day or every otherday, eating a healthy diet, and sleeping enoughso that you feel well. Taking sedatives or al-cohol every night, to sleep, can cause a mildchronic depression, as well.

4. One of the most important thingsis to have some fun on a regular basis. Thismeans whether reading a book, watching TV,playing a game, or talking to a friend thatmakes you laugh, you should have some funeveryday.

These are four things that will go a longway toward your mental health and happi-ness in the future.

– Anxiety and Depression –

On Sun., Jan. 9, the newly formed Con-cert Chorale of Highlands and Cashiers willcommense rehearsals for the spring andsummer concerts on Sunday at 3 p.m. at theEpiscopal Church of the Incarnation. If youenjoy singing classical, madrigals, art songs,show tunes from musicals and other formsof music, you will want to be a part of thisgroup. Interested singers may contact Grat L.Rosazza, conductor and musical director at828-526-4278 for more information.

Upcoming rehearsals

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This 4 bedroom, 2 bath home is situ-ated atop 12.6 acres and has one ofthe highest vantage points in thearea. Breathtaking views of White-side, Yellow and Short-Off mountainsalong with Lake Glenville. Stacked-stone fireplace in the living room,kitchen with granite counter tops andstainless appliances, huge wraparound deck. Offered at a greatly re-duced price of 1,250,000.

Whiteside Cove. Perched in the tree-tops and flanked by 2 babblingbrooks, 4 bedroom, 3 bath home withnative stone fireplaces. Home iswheelchair accessible with mother-in-law suite. Nearly 4 acres, ponds,organic gardens, outdoor living spac-es and decks.Priced to sell at $298,500.MLS #70915. Adjacent 2.68 acres isalso available for $75,000.

Close to town tucked among the treesand rhododendron this secludedproperty has an extra bonus - a su-perb five year rental record. Call to-day to see this second home/rentalinvestment. Offered at $439,000. mls# 71990

Cold Springs Saddle and Tennis Club:Post & Beam home on wooded .75acre backed by USFS. 3BR/3Bath.Galley kitchen. New metal clad win-dows. 2/car garage w/bonus roomabove. Full dry basement w/bath, ID/OD entry, easy to finish. FH Genera-tor. Cedar shakes siding. A good in-vestment at $375,000. mls # 72017

Highlands Country Club. “AppleHill” (circa 1850) is a gardener’s de-light. Overlooks the 5th fairway onthe Donald Ross-designed golfcourse. Four bedrooms and four anda half baths, garage apartment, and ascreened porch. Club membershipsubject to approval. Offered fur-nished at $1,599,000. MLS #70675

Great neighborhood close to townwith unrivaled views of Blue Valley.Home sits on 1.3 acres which backsup to National Forest. Priced to sellat $443,000. MLS# 69207Charming cottage with 3 bedrooms

and 3 baths. Newly updated kitch-en, wood floors, spacious deck withmountain and Lake Sequoyah view.Great curb appeal and off street park-ing make this a great seasonal or yearround home. Priced at 325,000.MLS#70210

One of the nicest 3/3 condos at TheViews at Highlands Cove. Great moun-tain view, easy walk-in access. Lotsof upgrades. 2 fireplaces, screenedporch, hardwoods, granite counters,crown moldings,10ft ceilings, built-in wine cooler, 2 master suites andmore. Priced at $695,000. MLS# 69876

Shelby Place. Cozy two-bedroomcottage next to green space, tenniscourts and clubhouse. Wood burn-ing fireplace, wooded lot, wrap-around deck, screened porch andone-car garage. City water and sew-er. Motivated seller. Offered at$279,000. MLS# 70603

Sagee Woods. Excellent neighbor-hood and he most reasonable housein this area. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, sun-room, fireplace, fresh paint, Low main-tenance roof. Two car garage, largestorage shed. Great privacy with pos-sible additional building site. Offeredat $795,00.00. mls #69625 virtual tour

Residential or Commercial locationwith loads of potential. Total renova-tion in 2008. 0.59 +/- acre zoned B-3small duplex building. Offered at$349,500. MLS# 69329

Artists Retreat Cabin in Horse Cove:.2 BR, 1.5 bath cabin, kitchen/DR/LRcombo, studio. Loft, sleeping porch,outdoor tiled shower andsauna. Light and bright. 9.06+/- acresw/waterfall on property. Great viewof Fodderstack and Satulah. MLS#70551 Offered at $329,000.

Cold Springs. Great condition andrecently updated! Main floor has 2bedrooms and 2 baths, open kitchenand living room with wrap arounddecks that have some view of thelake. Lower level has family room withfireplace, bedroom, bath and largeworkshop. Offered at $ 576,500. mls#69961

Rocky Knob. The epitome of a lake-side cabin. Located on over 2 acres.This well built Hearthstone Cabin fea-tures 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, heavybeam work in living room, full glasssun porch. Additional deck for enter-taining is almost on the shoreline, largedock on deep water. Possible addi-tional building site. A great offeringfrom the original owners. Priced at$775,000.00. mls #70289

7 acres with a barn, garage with guestquarters above, and wonderful moun-tain view. Large rooms, five fireplac-es, stone floors in living room, woodfloors and custom wood paneling.Offered at $3,500,000. MLS# 66714

Located in Mirror Lake Area, this 2bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home has been.updated in excellent taste , fireplac-es in the living room and master bed-room. Wood floors in main areas, cutecourt yard and private sitting area inrear of house. Offered at $475,000

Sequoyah lakefront on the end of apeninsula and adjacent to a woodedpark. The dwelling is a 3 bedroom 3bath home, plus a family room, den, 2car garage, and workshop. Hugeporch and open deck, with stairs thatlead down to a boathouse with elec-tric hoist. Offered at $1,395,000. mls#70123.

17 acres with waterfalls, trout pond,house and barn. This house has astream running under the entrancedecks and side decks. There arevaulted ceilings and wood floors.Great kitchen open to the dining roomand great room. On the Atlanta sideof Highlands in beautiful HighlandsGap. Offered at 1,295,000. mls #71030

Wright Square. Excellent rental prop-erty. 2 commercial shops in lower lev-el, 3 rental offices upstairs. Offered at$799,000.00. MLS #68722

Commercial Building in WrightSquare in lower level with excellentprior rental history, 3 bedroom apart-ment in upstairs that is currently rent-ed. Corner location and in good con-dition! Offered at $775,000. MLS#68720

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