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Support Arts Council’s efforts
The members of the Jackson County Arts Council, an all-volunteer group, provide numerous opportunities for county residents to enjoy a variety of cultural presentations, from free concerts in Dillsboro to exhibits and art strolls on Main Street.
The council is currently staging a membership drive that will culminate in an Oct. 15 member-appreciation reception and gala at the old Jackson County Courthouse.
In addition to its other endeavors, the Arts Council has gotten behind fund-raising efforts for a new Jackson County Library. Members have developed a “Then and Now” calendar, which depicts past and present Sylva scenes, that will be sold to raise money for the library building fund.
We appreciate the Arts Council, and we hope their drive nets them lots of new members.
Thanks, WCU
Another sparkling Mountain Heritage Day has passed into history, and it’s only appropriate to thank everyone at Western Carolina University who has a hand in the annual event.
It’s a day of relaxation and fun for those of us who attend, but we know it’s a lot of hard work for all those who plan for months so the rest of us can have a good time.
With its meet-your-neighbor, county-fair atmosphere, the event harkens back to an earlier time when everybody went to town on Saturday and the community gathered to celebrate each fall’s harvest.
It’s like a gift from the college to the community – a perfect reflection of the spirit of the sturdy people who settled these mountains so long ago.
TWSA makes smart move
And while we’re bragging on local people and organizations, let’s not forget the Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority.
TWSA officials last week recognized that they had found a keeper when they located Joe Cline in Tennessee, and they took action to keep him here.
In just six months on the job, the soft-spoken Cline has earned quite a following among local leaders for his positive attitude and willingness to talk out any problems that arise.
He’s the first director in the Authority’s 13 years to actually move to Jackson County when he took the job, and that says a lot about his commitment to TWSA and his desire to become part of the community.
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