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ACTRESS AND SINGER LINDA LAVIN, a star of stage and screen with a Tony and two Golden Globe awards to her credit, will be performing at Western Carolina University at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 8, in the Fine and Performing Arts Center. An incorrect headline in last week’s Herald gave the wrong date for her performance. Lavin, best known for starring as the title character in the 1976-1985 television series “Alice,” also honed her performing skills in Broadway and off-Broadway plays, television films and sitcoms. Individual tickets will go on sale Monday, Aug. 20, at $25 for adults ages 18 and older, $20 for senior citizens ages 60 or older, $20 for WCU faculty and staff, $15 for groups of 15 or more, and $5 for students. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 227-2479.
THIS WEEK’S WINNER in our dining guide contest is Pat Brown of Sylva, who won a $25 gift certificate to Brushy Mountain Smokehouse and Creamery in Cherokee. See pages 4 and 5C for information on the next contest.
AS A CONVENIENCE TO OUR CUSTOMERS, THE SYLVA HERALD has implemented an automated telephone system that will allow callers to quickly access our staff. A directory of telephone extensions is available on page 3A along with deadline and e-mail information.
THE HERALD WILL CLOSE MONDAY, SEPT. 3, for Labor Day. Early deadlines will be in effect, with all classified, legal and real estate advertising for the Sept. 6 edition due at noon on Friday, Aug. 31, and all news submissions due at the same time. Deadline for society news (weddings, engagements, anniversaries, birthdays) will be noon on Thursday, Aug. 30.
NANCY ZACHMANN brought by a copy of an article about her uncle, the late Jack Cunningham, that appeared in Georgia magazine, a publication similar to Carolina Country that’s published by North Carolina’s electrical cooperatives and distributed locally to customers of Haywood EMC. Columnist Bob Nunnally describes Cunningham as the person who made the most difference in his life after his parents. Cunningham, who graduated from Sylva Central High School in 1949, coached at College Park High School near Atlanta.
TRIBAL GROUNDS COFFEEHOUSE in Cherokee is offering a special through Friday, Sept. 7, just for teachers. Before work, from 7:15 until 9 a.m., teachers can buy a small and get a large. After work, from 3 until 5 p.m., teachers can bring a co-worker who’s not yet on the shop’s list (and have them sign up) and buy one drink and get the second of equal or lesser value for free. Teachers must show their school ID to receive the specials. Call 497-0707 for more information.
MOUNTAIN NEUROLOGICAL & SPINE CENTER of Asheville, which has a local office, has introduced a new procedure and technology that allows an artificial cervical disc to replace a damaged or herniated one. The Food and Drug Administration recently approved this procedure. Dr. Harold Pikus, a neurosurgeon at MNSC, was in the first group of physicians in the United States to be trained and is the first neurosurgeon in Western North Carolina to be trained on this advanced procedure. For people who have a severely degenerated cervical disc, this artificial disc procedure can allow a new lease on life. This new technology allows patients to retain their full neck motion. Those who would like to know more may call MNSC at (828) 255-7776.
WE RECEIVED A NOTE FROM ELIZABETH BECK at the Jackson County Public Library. She appreciates the support the library has received for this year’s summer reading programs – “Get a Clue,” “Books for Bricks” and “Hit the Books.” We had 247 children and youth sign up for the programs, with our circulation during the two program months totaling 3,752 library materials for JCPL. “We have experienced a tremendous outpouring of support this year from our community,” Beck wrote. “I would like to thank everyone for their gifts of time, talent and prizes. They have helped make our summer reading programs such a success. My goals were to promote reading for fun while having some new experiences, and one of the children at the closing pool party had never been in a swimming pool. We all had a great summer, thanks to lots of community support-which also includes my co-workers at JCPL.” Beck included a reminder that registration for the fall story times will begin Tuesday, Sept. 4, at the library and will continue through Saturday, Sept. 8. No phone registrations can be accepted. The program will once again meet at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays beginning Sept. 25.
WE ALSO HEARD FROM SMOKY MOUNTAIN COUNTRY CLUB and the Oaks Restaurant’s Michael Cornblum in the wake of the fire that destroyed the Oaks. He said he appreciated all the support. Investigators have ruled out arson, he said, and the Oaks will be rebuilt. He offered a special “thank you” to the firefighters and law enforcement officers who responded to the emergency.
ANOTHER NOTE CAME OUR WAY from Pine Creek Baptist Church. The congregation wanted to publicly thank Trooper Jeff Womack of the N.C. Highway Patrol, Jackson County Sheriff’s Deputy Josh Yopp and K-9 Sonja, Glenville-Cashiers paramedics Brenda Stewart and Debbie Buchanan and Cashiers-Glenville firefighter Bill Rogers for helping with Bible School.
A STAMP-COLLECTING PROGRAM for kids age 9-14 will begin this fall at the Jackson County Library. The group will be led by new Sylva resident Paul Krell. Space is limited, and those who would like to join are asked to sign up at the library as soon as possible. The first meeting will be in September. For more information, call Krell at 631-1290.
B&D FURNITURE STORE is now open in Sylva in the building previously occupied by Highlands Cleaners on the corner of Railroad Avenue and Grindstaff Cove Road. Chamber Ambassadors were on hand to help with the grand opening. Owners Ben and Dorothy Price moved their business to Sylva from Gateway Flea Market. The store offers a variety of furniture and complimentary delivery. B&D is open Monday-Saturday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. For more information, stop by the store or call 631-1513. |
