May 9, 2013 - Highlands NC

FREE every ThursdayVolume 11, Number 18 Internet PDF Version at www.HighlandsNewspaperPDF.com Thursday, May 9, 2013Town to soon offer new broadband utilityThe town's 2013-'14 budgetisn't in the can yet, but it lookslike the Town Board will OK$200,000 to expand its utilitynetwork to include broadbandservices to residents and businesses.Full- and part-time resi-During a six-month process,whistles were blown, bellswere sounded, due diligence fieldtests and studies completed andfinally in April with a 3-2 voteMacon County Commissionersvoted to purchase the ParkerMeadows 43-acre tract.Though month after monthcitizens crowded the commissionboardroom to urge the commissionto make the $550,000purchase, opposing political factionsquestioned the wisdom ofthe purchase, which stalled theprocess.In November, when all thisstarted, the economic potentialwas paramount as was the needfor fields for local youth andadult teams.But then over the course ofthe deliberation, the benefit ofthe economic impact fell to thewayside with only the local impactstressed.However, at the end, citizensagain stressed the need forTheSUMMER HOUSE‘Home FurnishingCenter’Mon.-Sat. 9-52089 Highway 106828-526-5577County excited aboutParker Meadows potentialmore ballfields in the county inthe short-term but with an eye onthe future, stressed how two, fourfieldcloverleafs would put thecounty on the Travel-Team mapwhich could bring $6 million intothe county annually.Commissioners Ron Havenand Paul Higdon voted against theproposition at every turn. Theythought the tract was overpricedeven though in 2011 it was appraisedat over $700,000 and eventhough Parks and Recreation TrustFund (PARTF) grant money wouldpay for half the $550,000 purchase.They thought the tract was notusable due to floodplain issueswhich were dispelled by engineersand the county’s planning department.They thought the countyshould develop property it alreadyowns for youth and adult ballfieldseven though no usable propertyexists.•See EXCITED page 10M C CULLEY’S526-4407 CASHMERE“Scotland’sBestKnitwear”Open 7 days a weekTop of the Hill at • 242 S. 4th St.•See BROADBAND page 42013 Valedictorian Hayden Bates and Salutatorian RebeccaJohnson with Highlands School Principal Brian Jetter.Photo by Ryan PottsClass of 2013 Valedictorianand Salutatorian announcedIt's that time of year. Students,teachers and administrators arewrapping up loose ends preparingfor final exams and the end of the2012-'13 school year.A big part of the school year'sfinale is announcing the Valedictorianand Salutatorian.This year Valedictorian isHayden Bates. She began attendingHighlands High School as afreshman. She has since servedin leadership of Student Govern-dents as well as business ownershave long complained of inconsistentand spotty coverage whenit comes to internet, phone andwireless connections. The townaims to put an end to those complaintsand is considering the newestwireless technology as an additionto its utility options.Over the past year, the townhas been installing fiber to the waterand wastewater treatmentplants to connect the facilities totown computer network operations.That was to expand into installinga fiber backbone throughouttown, physically connectingto homes and businesses whichwould mean better broadband servicesall the way around.But at last Thursday's budgetment, the Interact Club and theFellowship of Christian Athletes.Hayden spent her junior yearabroad as a Rotary InternationalExchange Student in Brazil. Whileat Highlands School Hayden hasplayed soccer and run cross country.In the fall she will attendDavidson College, a liberal artscollege located outside of Char-•See CLASS of 2013 page 3• Inside •Obituaries ...................... 3Coach’s Corner ............... 5Investing at 4,118 Ft. ...... 6RE Snapshots .................. 7Just Hers ......................... 9Shopping Pullout ........... 12Events ............................. 17Classifieds ...................... 21Police & Fire Reports ...... 22Grant fundswatershedplan forCullasajaRiverA watershed plan for the upperCullasaja River has been approved.Funded by a 2-year grantfrom the North Carolina Departmentof Environmental and NaturalResources, the Little TennesseeWatershed Association(LTLT), which merged with theLand Trust for the Little TennesseeLTLT in 2012, has compiledavailable data and feedback fromstakeholders to develop a feasibleapproach to improving waterquality.The money received waspart of a federal grant to the stateof North Carolina for pollutioncontrol stemming from Section319 of the Clean Water Act.The LTLT, in cooperationwith the Upper Cullasaja WatershedAssociation (UCWA) hasundertaken the revision and updateof the 2004 Upper CullasajaWatershed Action and StrategyPlan to address new planning elements.By addressing these additionalplanning elements, it ishoped that eligibility for receipt•See CULLASAJA page 3

Page 2 - Highlands Newspaper - Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 828-526-3228• THE PLATEAU’S POSITION •By the NC Coalition for Lobbying andGovernment ReformA new study shows how gerrymanderingdistorts elections in North Carolinawhile a new poll finds overwhelmingpublic support for changing the redistrictingprocess.The study points out the decades longhistory of gerrymandering in North Carolina.Polling shows 70% of North Caroliniansfavor redistricting reformThe study, substantiates what mostNorth Carolinians already suspected,theparty in power uses redistricting to disenfranchisevoters who don't support them.It makes it clear that gerrymanderinghas been the norm for redistricting inNorth Carolina assuring that the party inpower will win a disproportion numberof seats. It was done by Dr. Larry King andDr. Mark Nance for the NC Coalition forLobbying and Government Reform.Gerrymandering bad for North CarolinaLETTERS-TO-THE EDITOR-POLICYWe reserve the right to reject or edit submissions.NO ANONYMOUS LETTERS WILL BE ACCEPTED.Views expressed are not necessarily those of Highlands Newspaper.Please EMAIL letters by Sunday at 5 p.m. There is a 500-word limit without prior approval.LLC“Our Community Service - A Free Local Newspaper”FREE every Thursday on the street and on the web;Circulation 10,000Toll Free FAX: 866-212-8913 • (828) 526-3228Email: HighlandsEditor@aol.comPublisher/Editor – Kim Lewicki, Reporter – Davin EldridgeCartoonist – Karen Hawk; Digital Media - Jim LewickiLocally owned and operated Kim & Jim LewickiAdobe PDF version at www.HighlandsInfo.com265 Oak St.; P.O. Box 2703, Highlands, N.C., 28741All Rights Reserved. No articles, photos, illustrations, advertisements ordesign elements may be used without permission from the publisher.In 1992, when they were in charge ofdrawing the maps, the Democrats received52% of the votes in the NC House but got67% of the seats, and in the Senate got 55%of the votes and held 78% of the seats.Twenty years later, with the Republicansin charge, the Republicans received54% of the vote for the NC House and hold64% of the seats. The vote for the NC Senatesplit 50-50 but the republicans hold66% of the seats and the Democrats 34%.The study also highlights the highnumber of races that are not contested as asign of how clearly districts are drawn forpartisan advantage. The lack of competitiveraces discourages many candidates. Italso allows political parties to play to theirextremes.Seventy percent of North Caroliniansbelieve that redistricting should be done bynonpartisan professional legislative staff ina poll released this week. This is true regardlessof party - 73 of Republicans, 69%of Democrats, and 69% of unaffiliated voters.The poll was conducted by SurveyUSAfor the NC Center for Voter Education.House Bill 606, Non- Partisan Redistricting,which was introduced in the NCHouse last month, creates a system for nonpartisanredistricting with the maps drawnby professional staff. It establishes strict criteriafor drawing the districts. They must becompact, contiguous, follow state and federallaw.The bill ,which was written by RepresentativesPaul Stam (R-Wake), ChuckMcGrady (R-Henderson), Rick Glazier (D-Cumberland), and Deborah Ross (D-Wake), has an additional 57 co-sponsors.• The North Carolina Coalition forLobbying and Government Reform hasmore than 50 group and individual memberswho are committed to open, transparentgovernment accountable to the citizensof our state.Public SchoolsFirst NC applaudsNC's public schooleducatorsTeachers excel, despiteadverse circumstancesRaleigh, NC — Public Schools First NCsalutes the 90,000 teachers and2,200 teacher assistants — plus administratorsand other staff — who toil a minimumof1,025 instructional hours eachschool year educating nearly 1.5 millionpublic school students. Among many educationalachievements, North Carolinaboasts 19,799 National Board Certifiedteachers, the largest number of any state inthe nation.In addition to topping the national certificationchart, North Carolina educatorshave helped our students achieve:• The highest four-year graduation ratein state history (80.4%)• A career and technical educationcompleters’ graduation rate of 94%• An early college high school graduationrate of 93.5%• The lowest dropout rate in state history“What is remarkable about our publicschool accomplishments is that they wereachieved under the most adverse circumstances,”said Yevonne Brannon, Chair,Public SchoolsFirst NC. “We are currently operatingunder a budget that is 11% less than whatwas spent in 2007-08, while student enrollmenthas grown by approximately16,000 students.” Brannon continued,“Since 2009, our public schools have lost17,278 positions and laid off 6,167 people,including 35% teachers and another33% teaching assistants. We have drasticallyreduced teacher development andmentoring programs, textbook funding,and we pay North Carolina teachers$10,000 less than the national average. Weare so grateful to our teachers for their passionfor making a strong and lasting differencein the lives of children.”Public Schools First NC is deeply concernedthat budget cuts and other proposedlegislation would impact educators’ability to help our children succeed.• Loss of 3,000 teaching assistants ingrades 2-3. These professionals play an essentialrole in helping children learn toread by grade 3, a critical education 2 milestone.• Threat to end teacher tenure. Teacherscan already be dismissed if there is justcause; tenure protects teachers with fouror more years of experience from arbitrarydismissal.• Untested pay-for-performance plansset up a scheme that encourages competition,whereas teachers thrive on cooperationand teamwork.• Drop in household income eligibilityfor access to pre-K programs. Pre-Kprograms aid early preparedness leadingto greater student success in K-12.• The elimination of defined K-3 classsize ratios, causing class size to go up justas it has in grades 4-12 since 2009. TheInstitute of Education Sciences, the researcharm of the US Department of Education,cites “class size reduction as one offour K-12 reforms that have been provento work through rigorous evidence.”“Teacher effectiveness is widely recognizedas key element of student success,”noted Adrienne Kelly Lumpkin, presidentof Alternate Access, a local technology business,and an active volunteer in WakeCounty schools. “Tenure — along with anationally competitive salary — are componentsof an educational system that valuesits educators and regards them as trueprofessionals. We need our legislators to•See EDUCATORS page 3

Mary K. Aldrich, 88, ofHighlands, NC died Monday,April 29, 2013. Born inBergen Co., NJ, she was thedaughter of the late Josephand Mabel Kowalski Koney.She was married to HenryN. Aldrich for 58 years whodied in 2002.She held an administrativeposition in Miami-Dade school system andwas a member of HighlandsUnited MethodistChurch where she was avolunteer and was involvedin numerous activities.She was a loving wife, mother, grandmotherand volunteered at Highlands-Cashiers Hospital for over 20 years. Shewas known for her sense of humor andher smile. Being with her granddaughterswere her most cherished momentsof her life.Mrs. Aldrich is survived by two daughters,Marilyn J. Caputo of Miami, FL andPatti Moschouris of Highlands, NC; twograndchildren, Dori Moschouris and Eri-• OBITUARY •Mary K. Aldrichka Caputo; nephews, JohnKoney, Jr, Ronnie Koney andJoe Koney; a niece, SusanIvanicki.In addition to her parentsand husband, she waspreceded in death by abrother, John G. Koney.Memorial services washeld Wednesday, May 8 at11 AM at Highlands UnitedMethodist Church withPastor Paul Christy and Rev.Beth Bowser officiating.In lieu of flowers memorialdonations may bemade to Highlands United MethodistChurch, PO Box 1959, Highlands, NC28741; Four Seasons Hospice "WNC Team",171 Hospital Drive, Highlands, NC 28741or Fidelia-Eckerd Living Center, c/o EmilyBowers, 190 Hospital Drive, Highlands, NC28741.Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is incharge of arrangements, Online condolencesmay be made atwww.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.... CULLASAJA continued from page 1of EPA Section 319 implementation fundsfor beneficial restoration and water qualityimprovement projects within the UpperCullasaja Watershed will be significantlyenhanced.The grant was specifically designatedfor the use on impaired waters in need ofimprovement. Since 1988, the state hasidentified the Upper Cullasaja River andMill Creek as impaired. Although small intotal acreage, the watershed has differentissues in several of the subwatersheds, makingit difficult to generalize the watershedconditions and solutions to problems. LTLThas used the money to construct a nineelementwatershed restoration plan withinthe Upper Cullasaja River along theHighlands plateau.This revised plan relies on informationcontained in the 2004 Plan, as well asreports published by other agencies andentities and work performed by studentsof the University of North Carolina Institutefor the Environment while in residenceat the Highlands Biological Station.The strategies outlined in the plan includenew and expanded biological andchemical monitoring systems, implementationof more effective management measures,incentives for water quality improvements,and measurable criteria for projectimprovement. Also included are public educationand awareness efforts, habitat restorationand preservation.The goals of this plan are:• Improvement of water quality in allimpacted streams and lakes in the watershed• Removal of the Cullasaja River andMill Creek from the 303(d) list of impairedstreams• Protection of the streams where thewater quality is still excellent.Most importantly, this plan has beendeveloped to provide additional support forthe efforts of UCWA, LTLT, J-MCA, the Townof Highlands and other committed stakeholdersby enhancing opportunities for futurefunding of beneficial water quality restorationand protection efforts.A copy of the plan is available at HudsonLibrary. Elecronic copies will be madeavailable through the North Carolina Divisionof Water Quality’s website (http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/wq/ps/nps/319program/nc-watershed-plans).Highlands Newspaper - Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 828-526-3228 - Page 3... CLASS of 2013 continued from page 1lotte. Hayden will run cross country forDavidson and will major in Public Healthand International Studies.Salutatorian is Rebecca Johnson.Rebecca was born in Tampa, Florida. She,her parents Nancy and Greg Johnson andher younger brother Tucker moved to ScalyMountain, NC when she was four years old.She attended pre-school at the HighlandsUnited Methodist Church and hasattended Highlands School since kindergarten.Throughout her career at HighlandsSchool Becca has participated in volley ball,crosscountry, basketball, and soccer. Beccais a member of FCA, SGA, Interact Club... EDUCATORScontinued from 2focus on investing in competitive salaries,mentoring programs, professional development,and an effective work environmentso we can attract and retain the best andbrightest teachers in North Carolina.”• About Public Schools First NC:Public Schools First NC (PSFNC) is agroup of citizens, parents, teachers, businessesandorganizations joining togetherto advocate for a first-rate public educationsystem for all North Carolinians. To learnmore or to join our organization, please visit:publicschoolsfirstnc.org.and Beta Club. She is President of Beta Club,Interact Club, and the Senior Class.Becca will attend Brenau University, asmall, private women’s college in Gainesville,GA. She will major in Conflict Resolutionand Legal Studies with a minor inEnglish or Psychology. Upon graduatingfrom Brenau, Becca plans to then attendLaw School.The last day of school is Friday, May24. The graduation ceremony is Saturday,May 25 at 7 p.m. in the new gym.Anthony Stoneware’sPottery Chicken Cookerat The Hen HouseOpen Mon.-Sat.10:30a-4:30p488 E. Main Street787-2473

Page 4 - Highlands Newspaper - Thursday, May 9, 2013 – 828-526-3228Highlands Dining& EateriesOpen:Mon. & Wed. - Sat.Luncunch: h: 11:30a 1:30a to o 4pDinner: 5:30-8p... BROADBAND from page 1meeting, MIS/GIS Director Matt Shuler suggested a shiftin plans to better accommodate everyone."There are exciting changes that have taken place intechnology which we may want to consider instead ofRusticoAT THE LOG CABINOpening Wed., May 15Call for reservationsNorthern ItalianCuisineFull bar, wine & beerDinner daily from5:30pFor reservations,call: 828-526-0999130 Log Cabin LaneHighlands...on the Verandah Restauranton Lake SequoyahWine Spectator Awardfiber. Whichever way you want to go, however, we can doit for $200,000."He suggested three scenarios which all require a controlbuilding – in Highlands' case, a second-hand concretestructure to be erected near the old jail on MapleStreet for $100,000.The first is the "old" plan which is pulling fiberthrough town and physically connecting to buildings. Thenext two options involve the “new" technology which iswireless."Most groups are going wireless whether they are cellularor wireless ISP companies," he said. "With this scenario,we could cover more area and service more people."The first "new" technology option involves a towerVerizon wants to erect on Big Bearpen. Shuler said thetown could lease space on the tower from Verizon – orperhaps delay its lease for 10-15 years so the town couldown the tower and possibly lease it to other cell and wirelessISP providers.Whether it means leasing space from Verizon or buildingtown towers on town property, going wireless wouldmean better bandwidth for a larger area than would bepossible with fiber, he said.•See BROADBAND page 22828-526-4035at The Main Street Inn270 Main Street (828) 526-2590OpenFRIDAY at 5p – DinnerSATURDAY 11:30a t0 9p – Lunch & DinnerSUNDAY 8:30a – Breakfastand 11:30a – LunchFull Bar – Beer, wine, cocktailsTreat your Mom toSunday Breakfast Buffetor Lunch with us!www.mainstreet-inn.comOpen forDinner7 nights a week4-9pmand SundayBrunch828-526-2338 • www.ontheverandah.comMother’s Day Special$39 Pre-Fixed DinnerSmall Plates served from4 pm every afternoonat the bar;Dinner from 5 pmevery eveningServing Lunch and Dinner Year-Round!Gourmet Foods, Full Service Barat our NEW LOCATION in Town Square at 343-D Main St.Open 7 days a week!Serving Lunch Daily11:30a to 4pServing Dinner Dailybeginning at 5:30pCoffee• Espresso DrinksSmoothies • Frozen YogurtPaninis • Baked GoodsOn Main Street7 days a week • 7 a to 6 p • 526-0020

• COACH’S CORNER •The Local’s Guide to HighlandsOne of the things thatI have learned in my25+ years in Highlandsis that folks who arenew to the community canalways use a little help. Withthat in mind, I figured thatone of the things that I coulddo to help the newcomersto town is to provide a coupleof handy dandy tips, sowithout further ado.1. Pennsylvania has the gopher whosees its shadow, but in Highlands, the onlyway to know that winter has truly endedis when the Dummy Cop makes his firstappearance of the year.2. Familiarize yourself with theSpring Street bypass…or hope that youdon’t need to get anywhere in a hurry duringthe summer.3. If you like a store downtown, shopthere as often as possible so as to keepthem open…otherwise, prepare for it tobe replaced with a women’s boutique.4. If you need to go to a Walmart, goto Clayton. Only the city of Franklincould screw up Walmart as badly as theyhave. The Franklin Walmart has no deli,no tire/auto, no eye center, and the aislesare so small that a normal size personcan block them, and a large person on ascooter creates an instant traffic situation.Add in a parking lot that was likely designedby MC Escher, and just one visitmakes Clayton look much more appealing.5. If you MUST go to Franklin, here’sa quick guide to navigating the GorgeRoad.a. Avoid travel between 7-9a and4-6p at all costs.b. Florida tags: $50,000 and overwill pull over when tailgated. Under $50Kwill pull over eventually, but will takesome coaxingc. Georgia tags: $40K and overwith Georgia Bulldog paraphernalia (otherwiseknown as the former fratboy classification)will speed up if you tail them,but will eventually pull over under theguise of looking at something.d. South Carolina tags: Will notpull over…ever. Even if their vehicle suddenlyburst into flames, they would continueto coast down the Gorge (gotta savemoney!) in defiance of your desire to travelat a normal pace.Ryan Pottstryanpotts@hotmail.come. Other southerntags: Will likely pull over, butmay glare as you go byf. Northern tags:Will slow to a crawl lookingfor ANY opportunity to pullover.g. Be aware for carssuddenly stopping near anyof the waterfalls. For somereason, rules of traffic nolonger apply when a touristwishes to look at a waterfall.h. Look at the bright side…there’salways Buck Creek Rd6. It’s pronounced Cashers, but it isspelled Cashiers. I have no idea why…butthat’s just how it is.7. U-Turns are not allowed on MainSt….there are even signs and everything.Be advised that tourists will completely ignorethis in search of parking places.8. If you go past Bryson’s on 28 you willend up in South Carolina….eventually.That road has been known to reduce eventhe heartiest of drivers to tears.I hope the above guide has been helpfuland informative. Welcome to Highlands,we are glad you are here!Toxaway Falls GardenClub Native PlantSale is May 16-17The Toxaway Falls Garden Club is hostingits Fourth Native Plant Sale at Whistlin’Dixie Garden Center located on Hwy 64 inSapphire on Thursday, Friday & Saturday,May 16th, 17th and 18st from 9 am to 5pm.One hundred percent of the proceedsof this sale will go towards the GardenClub’s scholarship fund which awardsscholarships to worthy local students fortheir college education. With college tuitioncosts increasing each year, and the economyas it is, the Club wants to give theseworthy students the opportunity to attendcollege and provide a better future for themand our community. Over the past fiveyears, the Club has raised and contributedover $50,000 for scholarships to our localstudents for their college education.The owners of Whistlin’ Dixie, April•See PLANT SALE page 9Highlands Newspaper - Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 828-526-3228 - Page 5Win a Kindle!Deadline extendedCalling all middle school age studentsin Highlands and Cashiers! There is stilltime to enter the "If I Were a Book" writingcontest in either the prose or poetry categories.The deadline for entries is May 13 andthe entry may be up to 325 words in length.The First Place winner in each categorywill not only win a Kindle, but also will bepublished in the Laurel Magazine and willbe invited to read his or her entry at "PoetryNight" at the library in Cashiers on August15.Call Kathie Blozan at 743-1765 for furtherinformation and to obtain an entryform. The submission must begin with thewords "If I were a book." All middle schoolstudents in Cashiers and Highlands, includinghome-schoolers are eligible. The contestis being sponsored by the Cashiers WritersGroup and the Friends of the Albert Carlton-CashiersCommunity Library and is apart of the Love Your Library celebration thissummer.Eliminate Mold, Mildew,& Radon Immediately!BeforeAfter“Save 15%-20% on utilities byencapsulating your crawlspace!”Bill Barber’sFree Inspections!Call 828-743-0900www.dr.drycrawlspaces.comHighlandsFine ConsignmentsFinest collection of NEW and select fineconsignments available in Highlands.Now taking new consignmentsOPEN ALL WINTERFri. & Sat., 11a-4pand by appointment828-526-3742Kitchen islands, Henredon & ArnoldPalmer king beds, ultra suede sofasand chairs, bistro tables with wickerbar chairs and leather bar chairs,decorative Grandmom clocks, lots ofoffice or storage shelf units.... Select items on SALE!460 Carolina Way, Highlands

Page 6 - Highlands Newspaper - Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 828-526-3228• INVESTING AT 4,118 FT. •Mothers are synonymous with homesWhen we think of homeswe think of mothersand with Mother’s Daybeing this Sunday I became curiousabout its origin and wantedto share what I found with you.Traditionally, MotheringSunday in England was the occasionwhen children who hadgone to work as apprentices anddomestic servants were given aday off to visit their mothers andfamilies.Children would give flowers, andhome-made cards to their mothers as a tokenof thanks for their love.At the outset, Mothering Sunday andMother’s Day were two distinct festivalswith entirely different beginnings.Mothering Sunday originated in 17thcenturyBritish culture; Mother’s Day wasan American innovation in 1913 and wasalways held on the fourth Sunday of Lent.Mother’s Day was introduced by AnnaJarvis from Philadelphia, a young womanPat Allen CLHMS, SFRBroker-in-charge828-200-9179whose mother died in May 1906.A year later, Anna told a friendthat she wished the day could beset aside to pay tribute to allmothers.The idea began to spread andgain wide support. The governorproclaimed the second Sundayin May to be Mother’s Day. Thefestival continued to gain popularityand, in 1913, the US Senateand House of Representativesofficially dedicated the day to the memoryof “The best mother in the world – yourmother.”Highlands and Cashiers, NC lendthemselves to memories: hiking WhitesideMountain for the first time, visiting amazingwaterfalls, having Sunday lunch at HighHampton Inn, attending Highlands OldFashion Christmas Parade, dressing up forHalloween and parading through downtownHighlands, playing family bingo atthe Community Building, or simply enjoy-•See INVESTING page 17FALLING WATERS...is a newer 52-acre community with 8 homesall built after 2000, just 2.5 miles from MainStreet, Highlands. Secluded but not remote,no road noise, underground utilities, pavedroads, well maintained ... peaceful, quiet & private.Gentle land makes for easy building andfewer erosion problems. Plenty of parking, childfriendly; a great place to walk.Come Visit!From Main St., take Hwy. 106 (TheDillard Road) 1.8 miles just past the GlenFalls sign, turn right on Mt. Laurel Dr., go 3tenths of a mile turn left on Moonlight. Theentrance is on the right.www.highlandsnchomesites.comContact (onsite owner) or your broker forplats, prices & a guided tour.828-508-9952.Walk to town. 2 bedroom,2 bath log cabinwith a flat yard and rocking chair porchoverlooking Millcreek. Screened porchfor outdoor enjoyment. A do not miss fora perfect starter with only a short walk todowntown. Offered at $295,000 mls#76899Sherwood Forest. 3 bedrooms, 2 fullbaths and 2 half baths on 11.80 +/- acres.Gated access, gurgling stream and walkpaths. All city amenities. A do not missfor close to town with privacy! Offeredat $1,695,000. mls #77147.Call Country Club Propertiesat 526-2520

Highlands Newspaper - Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 828-526-3228 - Page 7• REAL ESTATE SNAPHOTS •Properties for Sale.lr--sr-Commercial in downtown Highlands. Greatbuildable .65 acre lot in the HEART ofHighlands. Zoned B-2 the possibilities areendless. Offered for $875,000. MLS 75306Furnished walk-to-town condo. Lower unit -2 fireplaces; 10-ft ceilings, hardwood floors,huge closets, granite counters. Offered for$695,000. MLS 77120Incredible value in Highlands Falls with 4BR/4BA’s, family room and guest suites onlower level, privacy with mountain stream.$387,000. MLS# 76875. Call 526-4101.Close to Town, single-level living,immaculate.3BR, 2BA’s, 2-car garage,wood floors in main living area, private deck.$319,000. MLS# 76926. Call 526-4101.At Highlands Falls CC. 3 BR/3BA. Remodeledw/hardwood floors, upscale baths& kitchen. Screened deck, golf & mtnviews. Garage. $795,000. Call 526-1717.Incredible estate in Highgate. 4 BR/5BA’son one level, 4 fireplaces, bonus room,back deck with fireplace, sunroom & more!$2,150,000. MLS# 75045. Call 526-1717.r-t-BEST views in Highlands! Custom 5 BRwith triple garage, antique hardwood floors,3 fireplaces, huge master suite, chef's kitchen,morning room, sun room overlookingthe bear shadow. Offered for $2,195,000.MLS # 74841Own your own Mountain top! 65 acres -VERY FLAT at the top. Between Highlandsand Cashiers. Fabulous views, BordersYellow Mtn Trail. Offered for $1,590,000.MLS 77123.Magical mountain views from this VZ Topcondo with 3 BR/2BA’s, cozy fireplace, brightand airy. 4 steps from the street level.$235,000, MLS# 77067. Call 526-4101.Mirror Lake Perfection! Immaculate 3BR/2 BAhome w/great mtn. views. Living room w/vaulted ceiling, open kitchen & fireplace.$455,000. MLS# 76090. Call 526-1717.828-200-9179 9 (cell)828-526-8784 (office)Broker AssociateLeaders in Luxury Real EstateAndrea Gabbard828-200-6165 patallenrealtygroup.comMOUNTAIN CHALET!Highlands - Adorable, like new, 3BR/2BA furnished chalet, 2 mifrom Main St. Only $245,000!Building, Highlands. FURTHERREDUCED. Tax Value: $462,000.Only 1.2 mi. from Main St. Mixeduse. Now $177,777! Level topo,great visibility, parking and signage.Pat Allen CLHMS, S, SFRBroker-in-charge828-200-9179NEW LISTING!Cowee Ridge gated S/D - 4 BR/4BA & private. Only $779,000. Beautifulmountain views. Open floorplan, vaulted ceiling. Hardwoodfloors. HOA only $850!Tammy Mobley, Broker in Charge • Highlands NC Realty • Cell:770-337-1000Pond, waterfall and mountain view on 2+acres bordering USFS. 4 BR, 2 full BA, 2half BA. Possible 2-family home. $897,000.MLS# 77015. Call 526-4101.Close to Town w/ creekfront setting. 2 BR/2 BA home with garage. Living room hascathedral ceiling, wet bar and stone fireplace.$347,500. MLS# 76838. Call 526-4101.Two homes for the price of one. Main houseis 2BR/2BA with wood floors and stonefireplace. Guest house is 2BR, 2BA.$237,500. MLS# 76949. Call 526-4101.www.MeadowMtnRealty.comSweet Apple Mtn Cottage. New kitchen,central HVAC, 2BR/ 2BA, carport, outdoorliving space with fireplace. BIG WhitesideMtn view! $387,000 Call 526-1717.Holt Knob 3BR/ 3.5BAhome. Great mtnviews, luxury kitchen & baths! $990,000.MLS# 76600. Call 526-1717.Lakefront cottageat HFCC. Onelevel. 3BR/3BA,outdoor livingspace. MLS#71974. Call 526-1717.41 Church St. &2334 Cashiers Rd.828-526-1717 & 526-4101

Page 8 - Highlands Newspaper - Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 828-526-3228Kyle Gabbard, Craig Dalton, Max Bosco, Remy Adrian, Austin Nichols, JacobMcElroy, Brent Amundrud, Head Coach, Keven GabbardPhoto by Lisa OsteenHighlander Golf Team reaches RegionalsBy Ryan PottsThe Highlands Highlander men’s golfteam will be headed to the Regionals thisweek after a strong performance in theConference Championship last week. TheConference Championship consisted oftwo rounds of 18 holes, with the first beingat Brevard and the second being heldat Cherokee. Led by Captain Max Bosco,the Highlanders finished fourth out of eleventeams, and will be playing in the Re-gional Finals in Franklin this week.Bosco, a senior from Vero Beach, FL,finished in third place overall for individualsand led Highlands with rounds of 78and 81 respectively. Bosco also won All-Conference honors for the Highlanders,and plans on attending Campbell Universityin the fall to major in ProfessionalGolf Management. Results from regionalswill be available in next week’s editionof the Highlands Newspaper.Highlands High School Track TeamJacob McElroy, Hayden Bates, Jackie Reyes, Evan Schmidt, Corbin Hawkins,Remy Adrian, Colin Weller, Max Bosco, Carter Potts, Kyle Gabbard, Victor Lopez,Harrison Renfro, Manager, Head Coach, Ryan Kean, Asst. Coach, JonathanPhillips.Not pictured is the Middle School Track Team: Jody Thorske, Wes Hedden,Haley Hawkins, Erica Barnes, Montana McElroy, Kim Feria, Trinity Dendy andHadleigh Egler.Photo by Lisa Osteen

Icome from a long line of racqueteers. Before you get allshocked, check the spelling.It’s racqueteering, not racketeering.There was hardly a sport involvingthe whacking of somesmall object by another largerobject in which a Mead was notinvolved. It is not easy being theleast athletic person in a familyof Titans and Amazons. MyFrench grandmother, never oneto spare the feelings of her nearestand dearest, once shook herhead and declared that my arrivalinto this world had not beenso much a matter of being bornas of tripping out of the womb.In the midst of a family of gazelles,I stood out as a creature ofmesmerizing clumsiness.In a situation such as mine,you have two choices. You caneither be the loser, the last in line,the worst, the embarrassment,the joke – or find something youexcel at and then, do it. As muchas my family appreciated a goodbackhand, they also enjoyed agood game of verbal ping pong,words batted back and forth withverve and style. At an early age, Icame out with statements thatsurprised and bemused. When Iwas two, my father’s best friendat Kansas State leaned over mycrib, and said “What’s yourMommy making for dinner? Isshe making spaghetti? Can yousay spaghetti?” I assume that hewas waiting for me to pronounce“spaghetti” the waymany young children do at thatage –“psketty”. I gave him a witheringlook, and shook my head.“My Mommy isn’t making spaghetti,”I said. “She’s makingchicken cacciatore.”Now, don’t get me wrong.My family was one of those“speak when spoken to” households.The adults clearly ruled theroost. It was assumed that withtheir age and experience, theyhad more to say than we did. Sittingat the dinner table, welearned what went along so wellwith the art of the table – the art• JUST HERS •The Donkey Scholarshipof conversation.Since we oftenhad to wait patientlyfor ourchances tospeak, we madesure that whatwas said waswell thought outand clearly presented.Thegrown-upsaround us assumedwewould be spendingmore timeas adults than aschildren, so the sooner we knewhow to process adult vocabulary,the better. There was no dumbingdown of conversation for the benefitof children. Actually, I’m surethere were many things whichwent over our heads. Years later, Iwould recall something overheardduring my childhood, andthink, “So that’s what theymeant!” In my family, no one everspoke to a child in baby talk or ina sing song voice. When outsiderswould do that to my brother andme, I would turn to Maman, andwhisper “What’s wrong withthem?”I know many people whocensor every piece of bad news,presenting their children with aDisney version of life, fearing thatreality is just too much for them.While I’m sure we were sparedmany things, we were not unawareof life’s vicissitudes. We learnedthat you don’t light a firecrackerwhile eating jam, since doing soresulted in my father’s cousin losinga finger. We were taught thatwars kill people, pets get run over,and not everyone who gets sick recovers.It did not traumatize us,rather, it taught us that life wasshort, and therefore, precious.When bad things did happen tous, and to those around us, itseemed part of the natural fabricof life, not some huge mistakewhich was the end of the world. Ifwe did something stupid, therewere consequences to be learned,Michelle Mead-Armormichiemead@aol.comHighlands Newspaper - Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 828-526-3228 - Page 9but we knew wewere still lovedand cherished,even if it meantsitting downgingerly for aday or two.I wish mymother hadlived another1,000 years, tohear the new setof bells ringingin celebration ofthe 850th anniversaryof NotreDame Cathedralin Paris. What sadness I feel that Ialso never got to read to her fromCaroline Kennedy’s latest book,Poems to Learn by Heart. A trainedpianist, my mother appreciatedthe musicality of language, andshared it with my brother and me.I still cherish the large book ofpoetry she bought us, rememberingfondly favorites like OgdenNash’s Tale of Custard the Dragonand A.A. Milne’s King John’sChristmas. The later poem wasalso one of my husband’s favorites,and he thought it should beread at Christmas instead of theoverworked A Visit from St.Nicholas. John delighted in readingit to me every year in his beautiful,melodious voice, and late atnight, I can still hear him:King John was not a goodman-He had his little ways.And sometimes no onespoke to himFor days and days and days.It is discouraging that somuch vocabulary seems to comefrom television. Unfortunately, it’sprobably more Honey Boo Booand The Real Wives of Whereverthan the History Channel andDownton Abbey. And don’t evenget me started on texting andTweeting and other horrors beginningwith “t”. The question is,where do you draw the line betweendefending the beauty andelegance of language, and becomingtediously pedantic? My fatherhad a way of deflating the biggestegos with two sentences, deliveredwith what we came to call “TheLook.” “Do you know why theydon’t send donkeys to college?” hewould say. Even when we alreadyknew the answer, we would playalong. “No, Daddy. Why don’t theysend donkeys to college?” My fatherwould take a deep breath, pausingto give the punch line all thesolemnity it deserved. “Becausenobody likes a smart ass.” It’s agood lesson for all of us to remember,especially those of us with anunfortunate flair for the dramatic.Whenever I stray from the goodcommon sense I was taught by myparents, I try to remember that I’mnot applying for The DonkeyScholarship.• Michelle A. Mead is a writerand translator who was born inKey West, and grew up in a smalltown in the Shenandoah Valleyof Virginia. She has lived in Highlandssince 2006.... PLANT SALEcontinued from 5and Chuck Galloway, are graciouslydonating the use of theirfacilities again for this sale. Additionalcontributors to this sale areBobbie Smith, from AdvanceGrounds Maintenance LandscapingCompany and Dr. Larry Mellichamp,Director of UNC CharlotteBotanical Gardens, who hascontributed native plants for thissale.This is an opportunity to purchasethose unusual and beautifulhard to find native plants not usuallyavailable from garden centersThe Garden Club encourages theuse of native plants because theybenefit both our environment andour pocketbooks.Native plantsalso provide food and shelter forour wildlife.This is a cash or check saleonly with first come, first serve.Mark your calendar and come earlyfor the best selection!! Any questionscall 966-4065.www.nesthighlands.com

Page 10 - Highlands Newspaper - Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 828-526-3228... EXCITED continued from page 1In addition, Commissioner Higdonsaid over and over again that spending the$5.1 million outside designers proposed fora full-blown park with all the bells andwhistles, was too much and he would nevervote for it.“I was elected to stop the spending,”he said at the next to last meeting prior tothe final vote. “I can’t vote to encumber thecitizen of Macon County with that.”After months of hearing that argument,Commission Chair Kevin Corbinshowed is ire saying that was not the motionput to vote and it never was.“The only thing we are voting on rightnow is to move ahead with the purchase ofthe property. No one has said anythingabout spending $5.1 million,” he said.Now that the politics of the issue havedied down, the three commissioners whovoted in favor of the purchase – Corbin,Tate and Beale – are ready to express theirhopes for the Parker Meadows property inregard to the children of Macon Countyand the county’s future.“First and foremost, developing fieldsat Parker Meadows will help with the tremendousscheduling problem during theweek for practice fields for all our teamsboth youth and adult. We have 1,100 citizenswho play softball or baseball in MaconCounty with nowhere to practice,” saidCorbin. “Secondly, the economic impactof these fields should not be underestimated.With 13 fields within miles of each other,Macon County could and will host severallarge tournaments throughout the year.Both baseball and softball tournament playis extremely popular. We will certainly havesome upfront costs, but the long term economicimpact will return that investmentmany times to the citizens of Macon County.”Commissioner Tate said he hopes thecounty can move ahead with the developmentof at least the eight ballfields withinthe next couple of years.“Our current budget is very tight, butour fund balance is strong. And thus, I wouldpersonally be supportive of followingthrough with implementing the 'gist' of ourplans from our fund balance,” he said. “Andyes, this is more than just about the kids,we received testimony that it would cause atremendous impact to our economy andthis is a significant plus, but it also providesus the ability of having all of our fields inone location versus many. The significantpoints of Parker Meadows are: children,economic impact, and logistics.”Commissioner Beale said the economicimpact may even be underestimated.“After looking at what some other facilitiesare doing when it comes to economicdevelopment, our projectionsmight be very low,” he said. “HaywoodCounty had a tournament three weeks agowith 60 teams from out of town who hadto travel all over the county to differentfields. We will be able to host the sametournament at the county recreation parkand at the new fields at Parker Meadows.That could mean 2,000 or more visitors toMacon County for a long weekend.”Each commissioner agreed that the$5.1 projected cost is not realistic or somethingthe board would agree to.“There was some misunderstandingabout it taking $5.1 million to develop theballfields. To apply for the PARTF grant,you must show a “long range” plan for theproperty with all potential uses. We did thatand the cost estimate put on that plan byan engineering firm was $5.1 million. Developingthe ballfield complex would beless than half that amount, but we will getfirm numbers before we proceed,” he said.Commissioner Tate agreed said the$5.1 estimate was “overboard in regardsto a budget for construction.“I do not see any problem with goingahead and getting new estimates, and fromthere we can move forward with potentialdevelopment,” he said.Commissioner Beale believes the totalcost will be as much as 30% to 35%less than the $5.1 figure.Commissioners hope at least somepart of the park will be ready for businessspring of 2014.“Obviously, it will be up to the fullboard to decide how to proceed and wehave had no discussions to this point,” saidCorbin. “If we could at least begin withthe eight ballfields later this year, then itwould be ready for local practice and play,as well as hosting tournaments by 2014.”Tate said he hopes the park will beTravel-Team ready the moment the firstgames are played. “Maybe our recreationdepartment can kick-off the grand openingwith a large tournament.”Commissioner Beale said if thePARTF grant comes through a lot ofprogress can be made quickly but everythingdepends on the 2013-’14 budgetwhich is in the works now.Tate agreed. “We have a long ways togo and numerous decisions to be makebefore this happens, but dreaming of thepotential that is right at our fingertips isgreat!”– Kim Lewicki

• THANK YOU •From the Houston FamilyThe family of Billy Houston would like to express their deepest thanks for thelove and support from friends and neighbors. The kindness we received during ourtime of loss means more to us than you will ever know. God Bless all of you.To Four Seasons: No words can say how much Billy loved all of you; how muchhe appreciated everything you did for him. How happy he was when you knew somuch about MD.Thanks, too, to the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital for the wonderful care our brotherreceived from the EMS and the ER doctor and staff. The nurses on the floor, the doctorin the ER kept us informed. Also thanks to Dr. Patti Wheeler. You were so good to allof us. We are grateful to all of you and for having a good hospital so close to us.– Billy Houston's FamilyHighlands Newspaper - Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 828-526-3228 - Page 11BeforeCrawlspace Moistureand Mold specialistCall for FREE evaluation.After828-787-1673 • www.ahealthyhomenc.comLarry RogersConstruction Company, Inc.Excavating • Grading • TruckingTrackhoe Backhoe • Blasting • Utilities(828) 526-2874

Page 12 - Highlands Newspaper - Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 828-526-3228Shop Local for MOM this weekend!InMountain BrookCenter411 N. 4th Street526-5114Reed Family Linens400 • 600 • 1000 ct.Sateen SheetsPacific Coast Feather Pillows,Comforters & Down BlanketsComforter SetsThrowsBed Spreads,Coverlets, Spa Robes, Towelsand much more!Newmerchandisearriving daily!HAPPYMother’sDayS. 4th Street526-44734th St. BoutiqueTreat Your Momto Something Special!Comfortable Clothingfor WomenOwner Linda Bubenick,formerly of Village Boutique526-8878219 S. 4th St. ...on the hillHighlands’ eponymousflower and garden shopThinking ofMom!Fresh flowers daily • Herb Plants• Unusual Perennials• Container Gardens• Gardening Antiques & more!133 S. 4th Street • HighlandsAcross from Old Edwards Inn828-526-8000www.oakleafhighlands.comAll chandeliers 20% offTHECUSTOMHOUSEATCAROLINA WAY• Pottery• Rugs• Pillows• Lighting• Lamp Shades&Meridith’s CustomPainting828-526-2665442 Carolina WayGreat GiftSelectionfor Mom!20% Off!Home Decor, Art &Antiques, tooOpen Daily10a to 5p526-3909468 Carolina WayHighlandsUnique • Hand-made • Timeless• Unique Mother's Day Gifts• Distinctive Décor& Dishware• Locally Made260 Franklin RoadHighlands, NC828-526-9292www.artglasscreationsllc.comIt's good to be back...Happy Mother's Day!$49!GreatMother’sDay Gift!Because everyone needs aGuardian Angel!Let them carry a reminder ofyour love everyday with thisbeautiful sterling and Swarovskicrystal reversible pendant.Gallery ofFine Handcrafts & Antiques2820 Dillard Road, Hwy 1062 miles pastHighlands Country Club on left828-526-0229

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Page 14 - Highlands Newspaper - Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 828-526-3228Dr. Joseph H. Wilbanks, D.D.S.278 East Doyle St. • Toccoa, GACOMPLETE DENTAL CARE UNDER ONE ROOF!• Dental Implants • Root Canal Therapy• Single Visit Crowns• Orthodontics including Invisalign• Wisdom Teeth Extractionsand of course Fillings and Cleanings!(IV Sedation, too)You are only 50 miles away from 30 years experience in top-notch,high-tech, one-stop dentistry known for its gentle touch.706-886-9439 • 800-884-9439www.WilbanksSmileCenter.com• Buff and Bronze Treatment• Spring Body Exfoliation Body Scrub• Jane Iredale's Tantasia Self TannerA Treat at $99Non-training physical activity? Sounds like a contradicting statement doesn’tit? However, many people whoworkout both regularly and intenselyhave a hard time meetingtheir fitness goals because they arenot physically active throughoutthe rest of their day.Sure, getting to the gym for afull body resistance training session,walking a brisk three milesat a high incline on the treadmillor sweating profusely on the ellipticalfor 30 minutes are great activitiesthat you should be doing.But you need to be active the other14-16 hours you are awake as well.Many of you work very hardat during your bouts of exercise,unfortunately the amount of calorieswe think we burn is muchhigher than what we actually expendduring a workout. Oftentimes after finishing a workout Ifeel like I have burned thousandsof calories to discover I have onlyburned 600. Furthermore, most ofus (myself included) eat more caloriesin a day than we should. So,when we return home from ourmorning workout and fulfill therest of our day sitting at our computer,our desk, watching TV or• HEALTH MATTERS •Increasing non-training physical activityR. Garrett Tandy, Jr.www.garretttandyfitness.comvarious other sedentary activities,we still end up at a calorie surplus.Also, when we sit for long periodsof times throughout the day, wetotally turn off our muscles in ourcore and legs negating that toughweight lifting session or abs class.Our body is not meant to dophysical activity for 30 minutes oran hour, four to five days a week. Itis meant to do some sort of physicalactivity for numerous hoursjust about every day. Sure, we arenot designed to be able to lift heavyweights from dawn until dusk, butwe are capable of doing 30 minutesof resistance training, takinga mid-day walk and a little afternoongardening.Your body is also capable ofdoing some other physical activitiesin between these events.Granted, we all need a little rest,but we need to move more thanwe rest. There are numerousthings we can do to boost theamount of non-training physicalactivity throughout the day. Workaround the house is a good calorieburner and strength builder. Shoppingcan help boost your activityif you choose to walk from shopto shop. Golf is always a good physicalactivity to do throughout yourday…..of course, carrying yourbags and not using a cart is a betterway to add to that non trainingphysical activity!There are plenty of opportunitiesto be active throughout theday and if you are really committedto meeting your health and fitnessgoals, you will find ways tokeep moving.• R. Garrett Tandy Jr.M.A.Ed., CSCS,Titlest PerformanceInstitute CGFIPersonal Trainer, HighlandsCountry Clubwww.garretttandyfitness.com• BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION NEWS •Shuler earns certificationTown Clerk Rebecca Shuler recently received her Certified Municipal Clerk Certificate (CMC).This past summer she earned her NC CMC at the clerk’s annual summer academy.

• BUSINESS/ORGANIZATION NEWS •Highlands Newspaper - Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 828-526-3228 - Page 15Look for the Red Roof and the Covered Wagon!Rotary Bingo benefits C-H Humane SocietyOn Thursday, May 2, the RotaryClub of Highlands partnered withthe Cashiers-Highlands HumaneSociety to sponsor “Cats & DogsBingo.” All proceeds went to supportour local private no-kill shelter.Pictured from left are Rotarianand Bingo caller Brian McClellanand David Stroud, ExecutiveDirector of the C-H Humane Societywith winners of the final SuperBingo game Diane Elder,Elaine Carlton, and Joy Wood.Rotarians enjoy evening at The BascomMembers of the Highlands, Franklin, Cashiers and Sylva Rotary Clubs enjoyed an evening at The Bascomon Wednesday, May 1. One of the highlights of the evening was a demonstration by Frank Vickery,Ceramics Program Coordinator. The guests also enjoyed a private tour of the two current exhibitions:Landscape Photography in A Changing World, organized by Jane Jackson, and A Never Ending Stream:The Art of Linda Anderson. For membership and events information about The Bascom, call 828-526-4949.Area Chambers enjoy evening at The BascomMembers of the Highlands, and CashiersChambers of Commerce enjoyed anevening at The Bascom on Tuesday, April30. One of the highlights of the eveningwas a demonstration by Frank Vickery, CeramicsProgram Coordinator. The guestsalso enjoyed a private tour of the two currentexhibitions: Landscape Photography inA Changing World, organized by Jane Jackson,and A Never Ending Stream: The Art ofLinda Anderson. For membership andPictured from left: Jennifer Smathers, Visitor Center Director HighlandsChamber; Pat Turnbull, Membership Coordinator, The Bas-828-526-4949.events information about The Bascom, callcom; Bob Kieltyka, Executive Director Highlands Chamber; JaneJerry, Executive Director The Bascom; Stephanie Edwards, ExecutiveDirector Cashiers Area Chamber.Also, jams, jellies, cheese, Florida citrus, apples, gift baskets, hangingbaskets, watermelons, cantaloupes, local eggs, cider, fritters and more!Open Monday - Saturday,9a to 7p •Sunday, 10a to 6pAccept Visa, Master Card and EBT/Snap9830 S. Georgia Hwy. • 828-369-0541From GA/NC line, go north on 441/GA Rd, 3.1 miles on the rightThe Original Zickgraf Flooring OutletEven better than before!Now your one-stop flooring outlet: ceramic,carpet, area rugs, resilient & luxury tile, too!Lowest Prices Period!!IntroducingJeff Nelson: 25 years experience withcarpet and tile! Call 828-342-7902 for prices & appt.And as always ... featuring:Hardwood, Engineered,Laminate & Vinyl FlooringPULLAlso offering Cabinets(SOLID WOOD)Unfinished Red Oak and Hickory builder- grade options,as well as Pre-finished custom cabinets at big-box storenon-wood prices!Unbelievable Prices!Ready to Go!Solid Unfinished – Starting at $0.89Solid Pre-finished – Starting at $1.29Laminate – Starting at $1.09Vinyl – Starting at $0.77791 Ulco Drive • Franklin, NCOffice: (828) 369-9781 • Fax: (828) 524-6888

Page 16 - Highlands Newspaper - Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 828-526-3228• SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING •Christ Anglican Churchhas in new sanctuary inCashiersPastor Jim MurphyChrist AnglicanChurchGreetings in the dynamism of the Holy Spirit.Have you ever had a "dream come true" outof the blue? You know, the kind of dream thatyou sort of resist thinking about because it would besuch a miraculous, beyond the odds type of dream, thatyou really shouldn't spend time thinking that it couldever come to pass. But then, lo and behold, it does andyou're instantly caught up in the rapture of the moment.That happened for us at Christ Anglican this pastSunday as we worshiped for the first time in our newfacilities in Cashiers in the old Madden building onUS 64 east. Still far from being complete they weremore than we could have dreamed. "Awesome," saidone, "More and better than expected," remarked another.The sanctuary is warm, inviting, and countrycomfortable.The fellowship room is spacious and userfriendly,even if under-equipped at the moment. Restrooms,parking, Christian Education space, ramp andcovered entry porch, a real sacristy, our US 64 deck andan office are all blessings to behold. And you're invitedto behold them.We had nine folks for our 8:30am Communionservice, celebrated unfailingly from the 1928 BCP. Theacoustics are good enough for folks to hear even whenI turn my back to them. One parishoner and 28' devotee,said it was nothing short of glorious. Another couplepromised to be there at the early service every week,when they're in town. Still another thanked God andme for being faithful to the promise of celebrating thetraditional liturgy, ad orientum, no less.If you have a spot in your soul that longs to befilled regularly w/ faithfulness to 28' BCP worship, lookno further, you are cordially invited to partake. Wewelcome everyone, parishoners, past communicants,new-comers, those who cannot stomach the episcos-•See SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING page 17John 3:16• PLACES TO WORSHIP •Proverbs 3:5BLUE VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCHRev. Oliver Rice, Pastor (706) 782-3965Sundays: School – 10 a.m., Worship – 11Sunday night services every 2nd & 4th Sunday at 7Wednesdays: Mid-week prayer meeting – 7 p.m.BUCK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHSundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF CASHIERSNon-Denominational-Contemporary Worship242 Hwy 107N, 1/4 miles from Crossroads in Cashierswww.gracecashiers.com • Pastor Steve Doerter: 828-743-9814Services: Sundays 10am - Wed. - 7pmCatered dinner - Wed. 6pmCHAPEL OF SKY VALLEYSky Valley, GAChurch: 706-746-2999Sundays: 10 a.m. – WorshipHoly Communion 1st Sunday of the monthWednesdays: 9 a.m. Healing and Prayer w/Holy CommunionCHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCHRector: Jim Murphy, 252-671-4011Worshipping at the facilities of Whiteside Presbyterian Church,CashiersSun.: Holy Communion - 9 a.m.; Adult Forum - 10:45 at Buck’sCoffee Cafe, CashiersMon.: Bible Study & Supper at homes - 6 p.m.Wed.: Men’s Bible Study -8:30 a.m., First Baptist ChurchThurs.: Women’s Prayer Group - 10 a.m., Whiteside PresbyterianChurch; Healing Service at noonCLEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHPastor Jim KinardSundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11Wednesdays -- 7 p.m.COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCHwww.cbchighlands.com • 526-46853645 Cashiers Rd, Highlands, NCSenior Pastor Gary HewinsSun.: 9:30am: Sunday School10:30am: Middle & High School; 10:45am: Children's Program,.10: 45am: Worship ServiceWed.: 5pm Dinner ($7 adult, $2 child), 6pm CBC UniversityEPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE INCARNATIONRev. Bruce Walker • 526-2968Sundays: Holy Eucharist Rite I (chapel), 8 am, Education and choirrehearsal, 9 am, Holy Eucharist Rite II, (sanctuary), 10:30 amThursdays: Holy Eucharist, (chapel), 10 amFIRST BAPTIST CHURCHDr. Mark Ford, Pastor • 526--4153Sun.: Worship 10:45 a.m.; School – 9:30 a.m.Wed.: Men’s Bible Study 8:30 a.m., Prayer Meeting – 6:15 p.m.,Choir – 5 p.m.FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHDr. Lee Bo wman, Pastor • 526-3175Sun.: Worship – 11 a.m.; Sun. 8:30a communion service June-Labor Day; School – 9:30Mondays: 8 a.m. – Men’s Prayer Group & BreakfastWednesdays – Choir – 7GOLDMINE BAPTIST CHURCH(Off Franklin/Highlands Rd)Rev. Carson GibsonSunday School – 10 am, Worship Service – 11 amBible Study – 6 pmPULL OUTHIGHLANDS ASSEMBLY OF GODRandy Reed, Pastor828-421-9172 • 165 S. Sixth StreetSundays: Worship – 11HIGHLANDS CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCHPastor Dan Robinson670 N. 4th Street (next to the Highlands Civic Center)Sunday: Morning Worship 10:45 a., Evening Worship, 6:30 p.Wednesday: Prayer Service, 6:30 p.HIGHLANDS UNITED METHODIST CHURCHPastor Paul Christy 526-3376Sun: School 9:45a.; Worship 8:30, 9:09 & 10:50.; Youth Group5:30 p.Wed: Supper; 6; 7:15 – children, youth, & adults studies; 6:15 –Adult choir (nursery provided for Wed. p.m. activities)Thurs:12:30 – Women’s Bible Study (nursery)HOLY Y FAMILY Y LUTHERAN CHURCH – ELCAChaplain Margaret Howell2152 Dillard Road – 526-9741Sundays: Sunday School and Adult discussion group 9:30 a.m.;Worship/Communion – 10:30HEALING SERVICE on the 5th Sunday of the month.MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH8 miles south of Highlands on N.C. 28 S in SatolahPastor Roy Lowe, (828) 526-8425Sundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11Choir – 6 p.m.Wed: Bible Study and Youth Mtg. – 7 p.m.MOUNTAIN SYNAGOGUESt. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church, Franklin828-369-9270 or 828-293-5197MOUNTAIN BIBLE CHURCHPastor: Clayton Lopez • 828-743-9704Independent Bible ChurchSundays:10:30 a.m. at Big Ridge Baptist Church, 4224 Big RidgeRoad (4.5 miles from NC 107)Weds: Bible Study 6:30 p.m.; Youth Group 6 p.m.OUR LADY OF THE MOUNTAINS CATHOLICCHURCHRev. Dean Cesa, pastor – Parish office: 526-2418Mass: – Sun: 11 a.m.; Thurs & Fri.: 9 a.SCALY MOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCHRev. Dwight LogginsSundays: School –10 a.m.; Worship –11 a.m. & 7Wednesdays: Prayer Mtg. – 7 p.m.SCALY MOUNTAIN CHURCH OF GOD290 Buck Knob Road; Pastor Alfred Sizemore • 526-3212Sundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 10:45 a.m.; Worship – 6p.m.Wed: Adult Bible Study & Youth – 7 p.m.SHORTOFF BAPTIST CHURCHPastor Rev. Andy CloerSundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11Wednesdays: Prayer & Bible Study – 7UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP85 Sierra Drive • 828-524-6777Sunday Worship - 11 a.m.Child Care - 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Religious Education - 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.Youth 8th - 12th grades meet the 2nd Sundays 5 - 7:30 p.mWHITESIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHCashiers, Rev. Sam Forrester, 743-2122Sundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11

... SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING continuedfrom page 16tench any longer, the simplycurious, and those who have anaffinity for quiet (said), contempeletiveworship. There's nolonger any need to compromise,faithful and traditional Anglicanworship is firmly entrenchedin Cashiers.At our 9:30 Christian Education(a.k.a., SS) hour, betterthan 20 people formed a largecircle as we began to study theBook of Isaiah. Buck's coffeewas carried in to warm ourhearts and the Word of God didthe rest. It was an excellent andengaged group of faithful folks,including a handful of newcomers. You are invited to giveour CE hour (really 45 minutes)a try.We hosted nearly 30 souls... INVESTING continued from page 6for our 10:30am worship serviceand that was without advertisingor promotion! Chad cranked outthe tunes from the 1940 Hymnaland other resources and weall made a joyful noise unto theLord. The acoustics made it seemlike the "multitude of heavenlyhosts" were singing with us.Things went so well that a goodnumber of folks were still hangingaround well after the servicewas ended. You are invited tobehold this glory too. You're welcomeanytime.It's truly a dream, or betteryet, a miracle come true, checkit out to see if you agree. We'lladvise you of when our officialservice of dedication will be--certainto be a grand, grand-openingunto the Lord.ing time together in front of thefireplace with a large Scrabbleboard.As a child, I always lookedforward to our trip to the mountainsin October to see the leavesas so many do. I never knew exactlywhere we were and sufferedcar sickness in the worst way! Iwas in awe of the colors andwaterfalls and we would stop ina park and Mama would cookon a grill. We ate so much andnow I understand that altitudemakes you hungrier or perhapsit was the love felt during thattime in the great outdoors.After my mother’s death Iwent through a box of old photographs.To my surprise I founda picture of me in a cowboy hatand shorts displaying skinny legsand knobby knees standing withmy cousin beneath Bridal VeilFalls! I never knew we had cometo Highlands in our many trips!I guess I was destined to be here!A mother is the “heart” ofthe home. Our earliest memoriesare of being nurtured andfeeling safe and loved in a home.It doesn’t matter if it has two bedroomsand one bath or 10 bedroomsand 11 baths. It doesn’tmatter if there is a mountainview, flowing stream, or walk-totownlocation. It is simply the lovethat lingers in those walls that remainsin our hearts forever.Happy Mother’s Day to all!Highlands Newspaper - Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 828-526-3228 - Page 17• HIGHLANDS AREA UPCOMING EVENTS •Ongoing• Registration is now open for the2013 summer Nature Day Camps at theHighlands Nature Center. Five differentcamps are being offered: “WOW! – aWorld of Wonder” (ages 4-6), “AmazingAnimals” (ages 7-10), “NatureWorks”(ages 8-11), “Mountain Explorers” (ages10-13), and “Junior Ecologists” (ages 11-14). Most camps are offered more thanonce during the summerand sessions runfrom Tuesday to Friday each week. Forcomplete schedules, costs, and other information,please call 828-526-2623 orvisit the summer camps webpage atwww.highlandsbiological.org.Mon., Wed., Fri.• Heart Healthy Exercise Class atthe Rec Park. 8:30-9:30 a.m. $20/month.• Step Aerobics with Tina Rogers atthe Rec Park, 8-9 a.m. $10 per class or$40 a month.• Zumba at the Rec Park, 9:05a-10a. $5 per class. First class free.Monday & Wednesday• Hatha Yoga – Body n’ Soul. 7:45aat First Presbyterian Church. R.Y.T andY.A. (828) 482-2128. (8/29)Monday & Thursday• Hatha Yoga – Body n’ Soul.10:45a at the Episcopal Church of theIncarnation. R.Y.T and Y.A. (828) 482-2128. (8/29)Mondays• Mountain View Group of AlcoholicsAnonymous will be held in the Faithand Fellowship Center of First PresbyterianChurch. Enter via the entrance on5th St. and proceed a few steps down tothe library.Tuesdays• Highlands Rotary Club meets atnoon at the Highlands Conference Centerat noon.• Closed AA Women’s meeting, 5:30p.m. at the Presbyterian Church at Fifthand Main streets.Wednesdays• The Highlands Mountaintop Rotarymeets at 7:30 a.m. in the dining roomat the H-C Hospital. Enter the hospital inthe main or emergency entrance and followthe signs downstairs. Visitors arewelcome. Meetings end at 8:30 am.• Men’s interdenominational BibleStudy at 8:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church.• The Homegrown Buds, a homeschool4-H club, meets at noon at theMacon County Library on Siler Road inFranklin at 1 p.m.• Mah Jong games will be held,open to the public, at the Albert CarltonCashiers- Community Library at 1 p.m.1st Wednesday• Movies at the Hudson Library.Children/ Family movies at 3:30 p.m.Free including popcorn. Bring your ownsoft drinks. 828- 526-3031 for movie information.3rd Wednesday• Movies at the HudsonLibrary.Recently released movies at 2p.m. Free including popcorn. Bring yourown soft drinks. 828-526-3031 for movieinformation.Wednesdays & Fridays• Open AA meeting at noon at thePresbyterian Church at Fifth and Mainstreets.Thurdsdays• Al-Anon meeting, noon at the EpiscopalChurch on Main and Fifth streets.• The Highlands Writers Group•See EVENTS page 18

Page 18 - Highlands Newspaper - Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 828-526-3228• HIGHLANDS AREA UPCOMING EVENTS •HCP Box Office opens for‘Love, Loss and What I wore’at PAC in HighlandsVirginia Talbot rehearsesher monologue "I Hate MyPurse," for HCP's productionof "Love, Loss, andWhat I Wore."Reservations for the HighlandsCashiers Players’ productionof “Love, Loss, and What IWore” are now being acceptedfor season subscribers on May16 and 17 and for general ticketsbeginning Saturday, May 18,through the run of the play onJune 2. This enjoyable, insightfulplay features 24 women ofthe Highlands Cashiers area,ranging in age from teenagersto middle-agers to seniors,some new to the stage, somewell-known experienced HCPveterans.“Love, Loss, and What IWore,” by sisters Nora and DeliaEphron, well-knownscreenwriters, playwrights, andnovelists, was a recent Off-Broadway hit. The play is notexactly a comedy, but a humorous,perceptive drama of monologuesand ensemble pieces inwhich contemporary womenremember moments of theirlives and the clothing theywore—from prom and weddingdresses to bras, purses, andhigh heels—revealing how importantlyclothing figures inthe lives of women, evokingpowerful memories of the past.The original production inNew York featured five actresses,dressed in black, sitting onstage and telling their stories,but the HCP production, adaptedand staged by Dr. RonnieSpilton and directed by Spilton,Jenny King, and Lance Trudelis far from a static production.The actors are in and out of theset to do their bit, with accessories,varying hair colors andstyles, and some 90 costumechanges.Women, of course, arebound to identify with many ofthe experiences the actresses describe,but men will certainlyenjoy the colorful presentationand find themselves laughingand nodding with recognitionas the women poke fun at theirown foibles and pre-occupationwith clothing and accessories.And most audience membersare likely to know at least one ortwo of the ladies on stage!“Live, Loss, and What IWore” opens Thursday night,May 23, with a catered receptionafter the performance, and runsthrough Sunday, May 26; ThursdayMay 30 through Sunday,June 2. Evening performancesbegin at 7:30, Sunday matinees,at 2:30 p.m. Call the HCP boxoffice, 828-526-8084, or stop bythe Performing Arts Center on507 Chestnut Street in Highlands,10 a.m. till 4 p.m., openingat 6 p.m. before evening performancesand 1 p.m. beforematinees.meets at 1 p.m. at the Hudson Library.CallAnne Doggett at 526 8009.• Free dinner at the Cashiers CommunityCenter froim 5-7 p.m. Mostly organic,healthy food. Donations accepted.Call 743- 5706 for more information. Volunteersneeded!Second Thursdays• The regular meeting of HighlandsChapter #284, Order of The Eastern Staris held at 7:30 p.m.Saturdays• At Mountain Fresh Grocery, freewine tastings from 2-4 p.m.• The Art Room, 45 East Main St. inFranklin is having free Make & TakeClasses from 10am to 12:30. Come makea Card...Ages 15 and up please!CallDianne 828- 349-3777 or Robin 828-421-9891.Every Third Saturday• The Highlands Memorial Post#370 of the American Legion meets at theShortoff Baptist Church. Breakfast is at 9am. Meeting is at 10 a.m. All veterans areinvited.Thursday, May 9• Keller Williams Realty Blood Drive(1573 Highlands Road; Franklin, NC)1– 5:30 pm Please contact Connie Cokerat (828) 524-0100 or log ontowww.redcrossblood.org to schedule anappointment.• The May meeting of The WesternNorth Carolina Woodturners Club willmeet on Thursday at 6 PM at the BlueRidge School, in Glenville, N.C. Drive tothe back of the school to the woodworkingshop. Visitors are always welcomed.The club meets every second Thursdayat 6 P.M., March through November.• The Macon County Cancer SupportGroup will meet Thursday, at 7 p.m.in the cafeteria of Angel Medical Center.The upcoming Relay for Life of Franklinto be held on June 8th will be discussed.Photos from last year's Relay will beshown. Registrations will be taken for theupcoming Survivor's Dinner to be heldon May 23rd. There will be free Relaygifts. Light refreshments will be served.Everyone is welcome. For more information,call 828-369-9221.Saturday, May 11• The Nantahala Hiking Club willtake a 6-mile moderate hike with an elevationchange of 300 ft. along PantherCreek to Panther Creek Falls near TallulahFalls, GA. Meet at Westgate Plaza inFranklin at 9 am. Drive 65 miles roundtrip. Bring water and lunch. Call leaderGail Lehman, 524-5298, for reservations.Visitors welcome but no pets please.• The Nantahala Hiking Club willtake a 4-mile moderate hike with an elevationchange of 500 ft. to Lower WhitewaterFalls from Bad Creek parking areafor views of the falls and Lake Jocassee.Meet at Cashiers Rec. Center parking lotat 10 a.m. Drive 22 miles round trip. Callleaders Mike and Susan Kettles, 743-1079, for reservations. Visitors welcomebut no pets please.Sunday, May 12• At Paoletti's, Mother's Day Special.Pre-Fixe Menu for $39, includes botha soup & salad and choices of two smallplate entrees, followed by choice of dessert.Call 526-4906 for reservations.• The Nantahala Hiking Club willtake a 6-mile moderate-to-strenuous hikeon the Bartram Trail, with elevationchange of 750 ft., from Wallace Branchup a ridge for views of the NantahalaMountains and Mill Creek Community.Meet at Westgate Plaza in Franklin at 2p.m. Drive 6-miles round trip. Call leaderJoyce Jacques, 410-852-7510, for reservations.Visitors welcome but no petspleaseWed., May 15• Free movie at the Hudson Library."Sarah's Key." Rated PG-13..Thurs.-Sat., May 16-18• At The Bascom, Collective Spirits,a premier spring wine and food event.For additional information regardingevents and participating chefs and vintners,please visit collectivespirits.com. Forticketing information, call the ticket office at828-787-2896. For other Collective Spiritsinquiries, contact Claire Cameron,Events Manager, at 828-787-2882 orccameron@thebascom.org.Thurs., May 16• Taize at Our Lady of the MountainsCatholic Church at 5:30p.• “When Sugar Met Salt” – Balancethe Salt you Eat & Help Steady BloodSugar Too! Macon County Public Healthwill be offering this fun and easy classabout how to lighten up on sodium andhelp manage diabetes. Join Jessi Bassett,Registered Dietitian at Macon CountyPublic Health for a live cooking demoand yummy dinner on Thursday, May16th from 5:30-7 pm. Learn how the saltin your foods can make a difference inyour blood sugar. This event is free butregistration is required. Call Macon CountyPublic Health @ 349-2425 today toreserve your spot!Fri. May 17• The Nantahala Hiking Club willtake a 4-mile easy hike with an elevationchange of 150 ft. on the Little TennesseeRiver Greenway from TasseeShelter to the Library Loop and back.Meet at the Tassee Shelter on Ulco Dr.in Franklin at 6:30 a.m. with binocularsfor bird-watching. Call leader KathyRatcliff, 349-3380, for reservations. Visitorswelcome but no pets please.• The High Mountain Squares willbe having a special "Graduation Dance"this Friday night, at the Macon CountyCommunity Building on Route 441South from 6:30-9pm. Jim Roper fromCornella, GA will be the caller. We danceWestern Style Square Dancing, main/stream and plus levels. There will be aPlus Workshop from 6:30-7pm. Everyoneis welcome. For more informationcall 828-349-0905.Sun. May18• The Nantahala Hiking Club willtake a 13-mile strenuous hike to Mt. Le-Conte, with an elevation change of 3,500ft., climbing from Grotto Falls on the TrilliumGap Trail and descending via RainbowFalls Trail. Meet at Dillsboro HuddleHouse at 8 am. Drive 172 milesround trip. Call leader Don O'Neal, 828-586-5723, for reservations. Able visitorswelcome, but no pets please.• Military salute honoring L.C. Nixat the Highlands Memorial Park at 3 p.m.The family will gather at noon for lunchin the lower picnic pavilion at the HighlandsRec Park. Bring your favoritesalad and a serving utensil.• Highlands Plateau Audubonagain this year will lead a bird walk intothe private community of LonesomeValley in Sapphire. Anyone interestedshould meet in the parking lot of the HighlandsTown Hall near the rest rooms at7:30 am sharp to carpool to Cashiers.For details, call Michelle Styring at 743-9670 or go towww.highlandsaudubonsociety.org.Sunday, May 19• The world famous Atlanta BoyChoir will present its annual concert Sundayat 4 p.m. in the Episcopal Church ofthe Incarnation. The performance isfree. Donations are accepted. Comeearly for a seat.• Martinis and Mozart at WolfgangsRestaurant and Wine Bistro. Ticketsare $85 per person. Enjoy martinis,wine and the Bistro’s speciality horsd’oeuvres. Call the HCCMF office for

Highlands Newspaper - Thursday, May 9, 2013 - 828-526-3228 - Page 19• HIGHLANDS AREA UPCOMING EVENTS •reservations at 828-526-9060.• The Nantahala Hiking Club will take a 2.5-mile easy hike on the Kimsey Creek Trail to viewspring wildflowers on a mostly level woodland trailwith a very short climb and small creek crossing.Meet at Westgate Plaza in Franklin at 2 pm. Drive30 miles round trip. Call leader Kay Coriell, 369-6820, for reservations. Visitors welcome but nopets please.Monday, May 20• Mountain View Intermediate School BloodDrive (161 Clarks Chapel Road; Franklin, NC) 2– 6:30 pm Please contact Sandy Keener at (828)349-1325 for further information or to schedule anappointment.• Audubon will host Chris Graves of HaywoodCommunity College at 7 pm at the HudsonLibrary in Highlands. Chris will discuss landscapelevelresearch of Haywood aimed at improvinghabitat for birds in western NC. Visitwww.highlandsaudubonsociety.orgTuesday, May 21• Audubon will lead a special outing to SouthernHighlands Reserve atop Mt. Toxaway. Thisouting is limited to 20, so reservations are a must.Call Romney Bathurst, 526-1939 to sign up. TheReserve requests a $20 donation from each participant.Bring a bag lunch and stop to enjoy theincredible views.Wed., May 22• Highlands-Cashiers Hospital free healthscreening for Highlands and Scaly Mountain beginningat 7:15a at the Jane Woodruff Clinic. Preregistrationrequired; call (828) 526-1435 or visitingthe Hospital’s website atwww.highlandscashiershospital.org.Thurs. - Sun., May 23-26• HCP’s “Live, Loss, and What I Wore” opensThursday night, with a catered reception after theperformance, and runs through Sunday, May 26;Evening performances begin at 7:30, Sundaymatinees, at 2:30 p.m. Call the HCP box office,828-526-8084, or stop by the Performing Arts Centeron 507 Chestnut Street in Highlands.• At the Highlands Playhouse, daMon on theKeys. An evening of daMon Goff showcasingBroadway standards from Gershwin to Sondheim.For ticket information call 526-9443.Thursday, May 23• Franklin Community Blood Drive held atFirst United Methodist Church-Franklin (69 LotlaStreet; Franklin, NC) 12:30-5 pm Please call (828)369-9559; 1800RedCross or log ontowww.redcrossblood.orgFriday, May 24• Junaluskee Lodge #145 Blood Drive(Church Street; Franklin, NC) 10 am – 2 pmPlease call Scott Montieth at (828) 421-3026 forfurther information or to schedule an appointment.Sat. & Sun., May 25-26• The 5th annual Spring Cashiers Arts &Crafts Fair will be held at the Cashiers Village Green.Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Cashiers Valley,the Spring Arts and Crafts Fair will run from 10am to5pm both Saturday and Sunday; rain or shine. ThisSpring juried event will be showcasing some of thefinest artisans of the Southeast. With more than 60exhibitors, featured art media will include: clay, wood,fibers, metal, glass, watercolor, oils, photography;and take the form of jewelry, clothing, furniture, quilts,pottery, and home décor. One can expect to find folkart with mountain themes, from paintings and metalart, wooden bowls and ceramics, to homemade jamsand relishes among other things. Artisans interestedin participating in this show, should email:artsandcrafts@cashiersrotary.orgSat. May 25• The Nantahala Hiking Club will take a 6.5-mile moderate hike with elevation change of 1200 ft.to Little Cataloochee in the Smoky Mtns. Nat’l. Park,a rarely visited section of the Park with views ofhistoric home sites, churches, cemeteries, and possiblywildlife. Meet at Waynesville Ingles at 9 a.m.Drive 50 miles round trip. Call leader Keith Patton,456-8895, for reservations. Visitors welcome but nopets please.• The Nantahala Hiking Club will take 2-milemoderate hike with an elevation change of 400 ft. onthe Whiteside Mt. Loop trail with beautiful views of theChattooga River valley 2100' below and perhaps asighting of a Peregrine Falcon. Bring lunch to eat onthe top at 3940'. Meet at Bi-Lo in Franklin at 10 a.m.or call leader and arrange to meet at Whiteside Mtn.parking lot if coming from Highlands or Cashiers.Drive 38 miles from Franklin round trip. Call leaderJoyce Jacques, 410-852-7510, for reservations.Visitors welcome but no pets please.Saturday, May 25• Audubon's weekly Saturday walk will visitone or more of the best birding sites in Highlands.Meet at 7:30 am in the Town Hall parking lot nearthe public restrooms to carpool. Visitwww.highlandsaudubonsociety.orgThurs.-Sun., May 30-June 2• HCP’s “Live, Loss, and What I Wore” Thursdaythrough Sunday, June 2. Evening performancesbegin at 7:30, Sunday matinees, at 2:30 p.m.Call the HCP box office, 828-526-8084, or stop bythe Performing Arts Center on 507 Chestnut Streetin Highlands,Sat. & Sun., June 1-2• Village Square Art & Craft Show, 10a to 5p.Sponsored by Macon County Art Association. Regionalartisans, music, food and family fun.Saturday, June 1• Mountain Lakes 5K is set for Saturday at8:30 a.m. The race starts on US 64 across from theentrance to the Highlands Recreation Park and finishesbeside First Citizens Bank on Laurel Street.Race-day registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. that inthe lobby at the recreation park. For more information,contact Skip Taylor at 526-4280,Boy Choir sings here May 19The Atlanta Boy Choir and Alumni Men’s Choir Sing at Glenn Memorial Auditoriumon the Emory University Campus.The world famous Atlanta Boy Choirwill present their annual concert here onSunday afternoon at 4 p.m. in the EpiscopalChurch of the Incarnation.The 40 men and 30 boys under thedirection of founding director MaestroFletcher Wolfe will be joined by an instrumentalensemble that will include flute,oboe, violin and cello. Robert Henry willjoin these players on the piano.The choir most recently toured Russiawhere they were heard in the Great Hall ofthe Philharmonic in St. Petersburg. Overflowingcrowds welcomed the singers givingthem standing ovations when they applauded.This June following this concert theywill travel to Nova Scotia where they willappear in several outstanding concert venues.The choir is very excited to hear thatnext summer they have been invited toRome where they hope to perform at St.Peters with newly elected Pope Francis.The Highlands program will includeworks of various well known classical composersand the Alumni Men's Choir willsing selections of Spiritual and Broadwaymelodies.The choir will sing "I Never Saw AnotherButterfly.” This work by Charles Davidsonwas set to poems written by the childrenof Theresienstadt concentration campduring World War II. Out of the 15,000 childreninterned in this camp, only 150 survived.The Boy Choir has sung this workthroughout the world for many years andperformed it at the U.S. Capital in the Rotundawith President Carter and both housesof Congress in attendance.This moving piece will have as its narratorthe distinguished Jewish actress, MiraHirsch. This beautiful actress is well knownfor her theatrical appearances throughoutthe world.Such a delightful event is not to bemissed and it is open to the public.Some of the front row seats will bereserved for those willing to support thechoir’s scholarship program which helpsneedy young boys who are talented. Therest of the seating is free and open to thepublic. To get reserved seating you may callthe choir at 404.378.0064or emailinfo@atlantaboychior.orgA special appearance by MollyMcKim, well known Highlands Sopranoand soloist at the Episcopal Church will be"The Pie Jesu" from the mass by AndrewLloyd Webber. Ms. McKim joined the choirin Russia last summer to sing this work inthe Great Hall of the Philharmonic.You will also hear the delightfulVaudeville entitled "The Golden Vanity" forboys written by Benjamin Britten. This willbe a staged performance with the boysdressed as sailors and pirates. A battle royalensues at sea. The 'Vanity' is saved by alittle cabin boy who dives into the sea andsinks the pirate ship. The boys appear incostume and this delightful piece will bethe highlight of the concert.Come early to ensure you get a seat asthe performance always fills the Church.

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Onlythe names of persons arrested, issued a Class-3 misdemeanor,or public officials have been used.April 21• At 4 p.m., officers received a report about a simplenon-physical assault at anestablishment on Main Street.April 25• At 2:14 p.m., officers responded to a two-vehicleaccident on Upper Lake Road.• At 9:20 p.m., officers received a report of a burglarywithout forced entry at a residence on Hickory Hill Road.• At 11:15 a.m., officers received a report of a townordinance violation concerning nuisance dogs on WinginaPlace. Dogs were barking and causing a disturbance.April 26• At 4 p.m., officers received a report of vandalism ata residence on Wingina Place where household goods,collectibles and the bathroom were damaged. Estimateddamages are $650.The Highlands Fire & Rescue Dept. log entriesfrom April 30April 30• At 2:37 p.m., resident of Fidelia Eckerd Center pullthe fire alarm. It was false.May 1• At 7:59 a.m., the dept. responded to an accident onGold Mine Road where a farm tractor was accidently putin gear and ran over a person causing injuries to his facean chest. MAMA landed at scene and transported to Mission."The industry is going wireless formobility so maybe we should, too," he said."We are all sitting here with cell phones,Ipads, etc. it's moving more towards goingmobile so a tower with wireless ISP or somethingto that nature, will allow that mobilityfor citizens."Shuler spoke with an broadband consultantat a recent convention who hasagreed to navigate the possibilities for thetown.He is currently examining a map oftown-owned properties and is looking atthe propagation studies from all the wirelessproviders in town to see what type bandwidthHighlands is supposed to have andcompare it to what it could have via towerson town properties. Shuler expects to haveall options on the table in a month.He said there is a company named VistaNet that currently offers wireless optionsin Jackson and Haywood counties whosegeographical limitations mimic Highlands."Wireless can reach areas that don'thave access to DSL or cable providers," saidShuler. "And if we go wireless, we would beserving more than just our citizens."He said the town has been consideringonly serving those within the corporatelimits with fiber but with wireless thetown could service people outside the townlimits.• POLICE & FIRE •• At 9:54 a.m., the dept. was first-responders toassist EMS with a medical call about a possible suicideattempt at a residence on the Dillard Road.• At 3:39 p.m., the dept was first-responders toassist EMS with a medical call at a residence on MountainShadows Road. EMS transported.May 2• At 7:10 a.m., the dept. responded to a vehicleaccident on the Cashiers Road. There were minor injuries.EMS transported to the hospital.• At 12:57 p.m., the dept. responded to a fire alarmpulled by a resident at the Fidelia-Eckerd home.May 3• At 7:35 a.m., the dept. responded to a call of avehicle accident on S. 4th Street. No one was at thelocation.• At 8;31 a.m., the dept. responded to a fire alarm ata residence on Falls Village Court whcih was causedwhen the resident attempted to light a heater.May 5• At 7 p.m., the dept. responded to a vehicle accidenton NC 28 south.May 6• At 2:21 p.m., the dept. was first-responders toassist EMS with a medical call at a residence on SpruceLane. EMS transported to the hospital.• At 9:43 p.m., the dept. was first-responders toassist EMS with a medical call on Main Street concerninga self-inflicted injury. EMS transported to the hospital.... BROADBAND continued from page 4"We have people who live outside oftown who spend money in town so if weput up a tower we would be serving citizensand people adjacent to the city limits.So that's another plus – we would be spendingthe same amount of money but servingpeople inside and outside town limits."This "new" utility would be somethingpeople would have to pay for but so wouldaccess to the fiber backbone to the houseor business location, he said.Though commissioners didn't decidewhich avenue to take, the consensus wasthat the $200,000 would likely be spent toexpand broadband options in Highlandsin some fashion..Shuler said the town would not becompeting with private industry as the argumentgoes."If we do downtown fiber, we wouldonly be providing dark fiber. We wouldhave a co-location building that all of ourcurrent utilities could build into. We wouldalso have space for new companies. Thiswould make it easier for those companiesto provide bandwidth."In 2011, the General Statute wasamended to allow municipalities to competewith private providers under certainconditions.– Kim Lewicki

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