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FAYE PARKER of Sylva and Huddle House of Dillsboro are this week’s winners in our “Dinner’s On Us” contest that’s part of our Great Smokies Dining Guide. Parker won a $25 gift certificate to Dillsboro’s Huddle House, and the Huddle House won a free ad in next week’s Sylva Herald. Take a look at this week’s dining guide on pages 4-5C for information on how to enter and win.
BEST HOME FURNISHINGS, located on U.S. 441 south of Dillsboro (next to High Country Tire) has added a new line of collectibles to their quality used furniture, accessories, area rugs and gift items. They’re open Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
LUIS DURAN-APARICIO is assisting The Sylva Herald in reporting stories that require a Spanish translator. He moved to the area three months ago from Texas, and is married to the former Susan Boyd, a student at Southwestern Community College. Luis, who volunteers his time to translate for the Good Samaritan Clinic, says he enjoys serving as a translator because he feels like he’s contributing to better cross-cultural understanding.
DR. JANENE KEEVER has joined Dr. Gwang Soo Han at Sylva Women’s Clinic. A Western Carolina University graduate, Keever attended medical school at East Carolina University. She and her husband, Jay, a former Buncombe County deputy, live in Sylva. For an appointment with Dr. Keever, call the clinic at 586-4096.
SEPTEMBER IS NATIONAL LIBRARY CARD SIGN-UP MONTH. In addition to bestsellers, books on tape, magazines and DVDs in the library building, a library card gives you access to thousands of online books and subscription publications that you can read from your home computer. All you need to sign up is proof of residency and a photo ID. Kids under 16 need to bring a parent or guardian with them to sign. For more information, call the library in Sylva at 586-2016.
SEPT. 3-12 WILL BE “CLICK IT OR TICKET” across North Carolina. Lt. Shannon Queen with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department reminds drivers and passengers to buckle up and have their children in appropriate restraint devices.
THE ANNUAL AMERICAN INDIAN student count is under way in Jackson County public schools. Parents of American Indian children enrolled in local schools are asked to fill out a form available at the child’s school or from the Jackson County Board of Education’s Federal Program Department. The forms must be completed by Tuesday, Sept. 7. For more information, call Terri Hollifield at 586-2311, ext. 254, or Kelli Mathis at 586-2311, ext. 239.
GUS AND MICHELE MCMAHON, owners of Mountain Brook Cottages, are celebrating their 25th year. Recently they were presented a plaque by the Honda Sport Touring Association during the group’s sixth stay at Mountain Brook. “In recognition of 25 years of successful business, enduring, surviving, putting up with and just plain grinning and bearing it! We offer our heartfelt and sincere thanks for welcoming the ‘gang’ into your home and six years of wonderful memories,” the plaque said. Formerly Clarks Cottages, Mountain Brook was purchased in 1979 and has been remodeled and updated through the years. It holds a two-star rating with the American Automobile Association. Maquelle McMahon, a 1989 graduate of Smoky Mountain High, returned to the area in 1999 to assist her parents in operating Mountain Brook as they gradually retire. She gained experience in the hospitality field at Fairlake of Westin, Fla., Marriott Hotels and Southpark Suites of Charlotte, and plans to carry on the tradition of providing travelers with a quiet getaway in the Great Smokies.
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, including sports, is noon on Monday; however, due to the Labor Day holiday, an early deadline of noon Friday will be in effect for the Sept. 9 edition. Starting with the Oct. 7 edition, all classified and legal advertising must be received by Monday at noon to be included in that week’s newspaper.
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.
SMALL WONDERS Child Care on Skyland Drive is still accepting children from 6 weeks to 5 years old for its weekday and Saturday programs. The state-licensed and accredited center is run by Brian and Allison Marr, new Sylva residents who have child care credentials and lots of experience with youngsters. Small Wonders will accept a maximum of 24 children. For more information, see the center’s ad in this edition.
JACKSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE annually sponsors Images of Jackson County, a polished, four-color magazine that showcases the people, natural beauty and progressive business climate of the area through original photography and professionally-written stories. Chamber members have the opportunity to purchase advertising space in the magazine, which will include the 2005 Jackson County Visitor Guide in its next edition.
“I guarantee that those who already call the area home will also delight in the magazine’s professional presentation of our community,” said Julie Spiro, chamber director.
Journal Communications, an award-winning custom publisher of community and specialty magazines in more than 25 states, produces the magazine and will also serve as corporate sponsor for the chamber’s 14th Annual Stonewall Challenge Invitational Golf Tournament.
For more information about Images, contact the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce at 586-2155 or see www. jacksoncounty-mag.com. |
