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THE COMMUNITY is invited to an Open House at the Friends of the Jackson County Library bookstore this Saturday, Aug. 28 from 2 to 5 p.m. Stop by to enjoy the music of the Pick-and-Play dulcimer group, snacks, drinks, books and good conversation. “Support reading, literacy and our library,” said Friends’ President Linda Young, who will have information on hand about joining the Friends as either an individual or a corporate member.
SMOKY MOUNTAIN HIGH’S Marching Band is gearing up for its 2004-2005 season with a new show titled Estes Noches Caliente (These Hot Nights). Their music will include “Hey Pachuco,” a swing number, “Land of Make Believe,” by Chuck Mangioni and “Malaguena,” another lively Latin number. Directed by Don Miller and Bob Reid, the band is led by Drum Major Braxton Midyette and Assistant Drum Majors Katlyn Bramer and Andrea Townsend. Color Guard Captain is Katy Dodd. Miller and Reid would like to thank Daniel Peoples, Jason Wright and the equipment team for all they’ve done to make this year’s band program a successful one, and also send special thanks to all the Western Carolina University students who worked with the band this summer during band camp. The SMHS band will attend at least four competitions during the season. “It is a truly rewarding experience to be able to work with this group of young musicians,” Reid said.
MOMMA GOLDBERG’S, a kosher deli located in Cullowhee, will hold its grand opening Monday, Aug. 30, at 11 a.m.
OUR TELEPHONE NUMBER here at The Sylva Herald is listed incorrectly in the telephone book. Please make a note to call the newspaper at 586-2611; the number listed in bold in the telephone directory is a computer line only. We regret any inconvenience this has caused those wishing to contact us about news or advertising.
HERALD READERS and ADVERTISERS are reminded of the newspaper’s changing deadlines. Society (weddings, engagements, anniversaries and birthdays for those 75-plus years old) deadline is Friday at noon for next week’s paper. Deadline for all other news is noon on Monday. Effective Oct. 1, all classified and legal advertising must be received by Monday at noon to be included in that week’s newspaper.
THREE MEMBERS OF DOGWOOD CRAFTERS went to WLOS-TV studios in Asheville Aug. 12 to tape for an upcoming Craft Corner on Carolina at Noon. Cheryl Thompson demonstrated stained glass, Dan Cagle showed soap-making techniques and Nancy Mackoviak worked with polymer clay. “We don’t know when their segments are going to be broadcast, so just watch for them,” said Dogwood Crafters’ Brenda Anders. Anders also said to remind everyone that local jams and jellies are now available at the Dillsboro craft co-op.
RON RACCIOPPI is having the first auction in his new Reminisce Antique and Auction House this Friday, Aug. 27, at 7 p.m. Friday’s auction will feature lighting – for a whole house or one light, said Raccioppi, a licensed auctioneer. Reminisce is located on U.S. 441 South, 3.8 miles south of Dillsboro in the former Venture Out building. For information call, 631-4949.
TAR HEEL TRANSPORTATION Secretary Lyndo Tippett was scheduled to make the first call Wednesday to 511, the state’s new travel information line. 511 will provide current road conditions, emergency travel messages and other useful transportation services for anywhere in the state through one convenient number. North Carolina’s 511 system is part of a nationwide effort to provide convenient travel information to the public through the telephone. The system is available around the clock with a voice-activated menu. North Carolina joins 21 other states that have launched the system.
SOUL INFUSION Tea House & Bistro will present singer/songwriter/pianist Megan Cameron tonight (Thursday) with bassist Michael Riggins at 8 p.m. Soul Infusion is located at 628 E. Main St. in Sylva. For more information, call 586-1717 or see www.soulinfusion.com.
OCONALUFTEE JOB CORPS will celebrate its 40th anniversary Saturday, Sept. 11, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be exhibits, a PowerPoint presentation and a barbecue lunch. Everyone is invited.
SOUTHERN APPALACHIAN MAN AND BIOSPHERE FOUNDATION is seeking volunteer monitors of all ages and experience levels to participate in stream biology and invasive exotic plant monitoring on and around the Appalachian Trail and in our national forests. Training and equipment will be provided to all interested volunteers. Collected data is designed for use by the U.S. Forest Service, the National Park Service and local governments to protect and preserve the quality of our mountain environments. To view current data, see the group’s Web site at www.samab.org. For more information or to volunteer, call Andy Brown at (828) 253-6856.
WEBSTER ENTERPRISES’ Technology Committee will sponsor a yard and bake sale Saturday, Sept. 11, in the lunchroom at Webster Enterprises, 140 Little Savannah Road, to raise money for the purchase of new computers and software. The event will be held rain or shine from 7 a.m. to noon. Those with items to donate to the yard sale may drop them off anytime Monday to Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Anyone who would like to contribute to the bake sale may drop off baked goods Friday, Sept. 10, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. or at 7 a.m. the day of the sale. All donations will be accepted and appreciated. Webster Enterprises is a non-profit organization and donations are tax deductible.
AREA RESIDENTS age 65 and older are eligible to study at Western Carolina University through a tuition-waiver program that cuts the cost of getting back into the classroom for selected older adults by about 45 percent for a three credit-hour course. Western participates in a University of North Carolina system program that allows eligible legal residents to enroll in university classes on a tuition-free basis. Senior citizens interested in taking advantage of the tuition-free classes are responsible for paying other required fees and must meet all applicable admission requirements. Permission to attend classes tuition free is granted only if space is available. The UNC system also has a tuition waiver program for selected family members of emergency workers who are killed or totally disabled in the line of duty or while training for service. For more information, contact the Office of Admissions at 227-7317.
IS YOUR FOREST all it could be? If you have recently acquired forested acreage or have never considered the potential of your forest, take part in a Forestry Day sponsored by the N.C. State University Department of Forestry, the Land Trust for the Little Tennessee, the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service and Western Carolina University. The event will be held Saturday, Aug. 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ways to improve overall forest health will be discussed, including vegetation management, improvements for wildlife, reduction of wildfire hazards, management of crop trees, riparian planting and restoration and dealing with exotic and invasive species. The day will begin in Franklin at Big Bear Park, located on East Main Street near David Henson Bridge. Participants will travel by van to visit actively-managed local forests under conservation easements. Participants should dress for the outdoors with sturdy walking shoes and long pants; lunch will be provided. There is no registration fee, but advance reservations are required by calling the Jackson County Extension office at 586-4009. For more information, contact Dennis Desmond with the LTLT at (828) 524-2711.
Tips-n-Toes in Dillsboro held its grand opening recently with the help of ambassadors from the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce. Carroll Smith, chariman of the ambassadors, presented a plaque to Tips-n-Toes owner Meredith Marceline. |
