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ELEVEN MONTHS AFTER SHE LEFT THE HERALD for marriage and journalism graduate school at New York’s Columbia University, former reporter/feature writer Carey King has a byline once again. King, who comprises this newspaper’s New York bureau, was placed on alert when we learned of the Smoky Mountain Show Choir’s imminent Yankee Stadium gig and called to action when the students and leader Linda Haggard arrived in Manhattan. Though things didn’t go exactly as planned, the students said they had fun and learned a lot. Herald readers can share the group’s discoveries this week through King’s on-the-scene reporting.
A BENEFIT AUCTION for Mountain Discovery Charter School is set for Saturday, May 6, from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at Reminisce Antiques on U.S. 441 South. the event will include a silent and live auction and will include hand-made items, collectables, jewelry, pottery, wood-carvings and crafts by local artists and Mountain Discovery students, as well as gift certificates for services, restaurants and vacations. For more information on the list of auction items, visit online at www.ReminisceAntiques.com.
WE RECEIVED A NICE NOTE from Hugh Moon, who was assistant principal at Sylva-Webster during recently-named Herald Publisher Steve Gray’s high school years. “I know the paper is in good hands and that your practice of integrity will be your forte,” Moon wrote. “I’m equally certain you will strive to be open for all news – good or bad – and that you will be objective and show both sides of every issue.”
WE ALSO HEARD FROM Star Bright, the clown who usually participates in the First Baptist Church Greening Up the Mountains activities. Unfortunately, due to an accident, Star Bright will not be at this year’s festival. “Thank you for including me in your publicity this year for Greening Up the Mountains. The billboards and picture in The Sylva Herald have been exciting to see. Sadly, I must report that due to an unfortunate accident, I will be unable to attend Saturday’s event. However, I do plan to return next year when I will be again located downtown in front of First Baptist Church.”
SOUTHWESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE is offering two sessions of its state-accredited Basic Law Enforcement Training. The first, a day class, begins May 15 and runs through Aug. 28, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. The second, an evening class, begins Aug. 28 and continues through April 17 from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. most Saturdays. Both meet at the SCC Public Safety Training Center in Franklin. Applications must be submitted prior to the mandatory class orientation on Monday, May 1, at 9 a.m. for the day class and Aug. 7 at 6 p.m. for the evening class. Registration cost for each course is $65, and book costs will be approximately $275. Student insurance is optional. Uniform shirts and physical training attire are also required and cost approximately $75. For additional information, call the SCC Training Center at (828) 369-0591 or visit online at www.southwesterncc.edu/pubsafety/blet.
HIGH HAMPTON INN in Cashiers will open for its 84th season Saturday, April 28, renovations and additions. All 30 rooms in the historic inn, along with its public corridors, have been completely renovated. The golf course has undergone numerous improvements including new sod; better drainage; new steps, bridges and cart paths; built-up tees; and a revamped driving range. Also, the Hampton Health Club, a 5,500-square-foot fitness and spa facility available for guests’ use on the estate grounds, is under construction and slated to open this summer. Listed in “100 Best Family Resorts in North America” and the National Register of Historic Places, High Hampton is open from late April to mid-November. It was once the summer home of Confederate General and S.C. Governor and U.S. Senator Wade Hampton. For more information, visit online at www.highhamptoninn.com.
JIM CUNNINGHAM has been appointed general manager of the Holiday Inn Cherokee and its Chestnut Tree Restaurant. Cunningham comes to Cherokee from the Holiday Inn in Valdosta, Ga. Located less than two miles away from Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, Jim’s 20 years of hotel experience was a key factor in his selection to manage the 154-room, three-star resort. Additional information is available online at www.hicherokeenc.com.
THE RECENT MARCH OF DIMES WALKAMERICA was a success, according to local Chairman Cindy Shuler, who sent us a note to recognize the event’s monetary sponsors, which included $500 “T-Shirt” sponsors Calvary Baptist Church, Craig Baker, Patrick McGuire and WestCare Health System. United Community Bank was the $250 finish line sponsor; Hemphill Baptist Church was the $150 spirit station sponsor; $100 mile marker sponsors were BB&T, Huddle House, Reeser Appraisal and Zaxby’s; and $50 message sign sponsors were Allison’s Chevrolet, East Main Auto, First Citizen’s Bank, Melton Metal Roofing and Jackson County Rescue Squad. Shuler thanked everyone who participated and helped with the April 8 event that raised funds for research into finding the causes of premature births. This year’s steering committee included Tania Allen, Rick Fulton, Michele Garashi, Kathy Howell and Angela Ramsey. “Thank you for joining the March of Dimes to help give all babies a chance to be born healthy and full term,” Shuler wrote.
A CULLOWHEE HIGH SCHOOL REUNION is set for Friday and Saturday, Aug. 4 and 5. Those who have not received information may contact Jo Roberts at JoRN922@aol.com or CHS Reunion, P.O. Box 1972, Cullowhee, NC 28723.
A GRAND OPENING was held recently at the Galvladi Mountain Inn, Jackson County’s newest bed and breakfast. Chamber of Commerce ambassadors were on hand to help inn owners David Stubbs and Terry Matre celebrate. For more information, call 631-0125 or visit online at www.Galvladi.com. |
