AS YOU READ TONIGHT'S (Thursday's)...
paper, Mary Jane Dillard of Sylva is at Forsyth County Vocation High School to watch her "miracle grandson" David Daniel Dillard graduate. "He was the little boy doctors said probably wouldn't live past age 3, and look at him now. We're so proud," said Dillard, noting that Cullowhee Valley teacher Dona West gave David special training and encouragement. He is the son of Roger Dillard Jr. and Connie Daniel Dillard, formerly of Sylva, and the grandson of the late Roger Dillard Sr. and Dr. and Mrs. David Daniel.
HUNGRY FOR FISH?
Loves Chapel United Methodist Church is sponsoring a fish fry this Saturday, May 20, from 3 to 7 p.m. Dinner includes fish, french fries, hush puppies, cole slaw, baked beans, drink and dessert at $5 for adults and $3 for children. Bluegrass and gospel music will feature the Fiddling Dills Sisters and the Deitz Family.
SEE ELVIS PERFORM......
or the next best thing - Elvis impersonator Chris Monteith - at a benefit Friday night from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Family Resource Center in Webster. Tickets are $5 per person or $10 per family, with proceeds benefitting the center's activities. Also, during the rock Œn' roll extravaganza, the center's Shining Stars make their debut.
FRIDAY'S MUSICAL EVENING...
will put you in the weekend mood for the Dance Escape's "Divas" dance recital 3 p.m. Sunday, May 21, at WCU's Hoey Auditorium.
JACKSON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE...
Business After Hours will be held at Smoky Mountain Paint Center and Cable Vantage Inc. next Thursday, May 25, at 5:30 p.m. Stop by and see the expanded paint center, enjoy refreshments and register for door prizes.
DO YOU USE OR NEED HOME OXYGEN?...
Healthpros, privately and locally owned by William Gatti, provides health aids and respiratory equipment, including home oxygen. They also offer nebulizers, patient instruction and education and monthly checks by respiratory therapists. Call toll free at 1-888-267-1644.
"A DAY WITH MARIAN ANDERSON: ...
The Lady and the Music" will be performed Sunday, May 28, at 2 p.m. at Mount Zion African Episcopal Methodist Zion Church in Cullowhee. Claritha Buggs will reproduce Anderson's historic 1941 Asheville concert. See next week's paper for more details.
PLAN NOW FOR WORLD HUNGER DAY...
to be observed locally Friday, June 2. The Sarah Allen Group of First Baptist Church of Sylva is sponsoring the annual World Hunger Luncheon from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the church fellowship hall. The cost is $4.
We goofed.
A "thank you" ad that ran in last week's newspaper from N.C. Representative Phil Haire to all those who supported him during the May 8 primary should have been addressed to the citizens of Jackson County. The newspaper staff apologizes for the error.
VISIT YOUR YEAR-ROUND RETREAT
in the Smokies - the Comfort Inn right here in Sylva. See their spotlight ad on page 10 for details on this premier inn featuring 70 tastefully decorated guest rooms.
Thought for the day...
- "Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine."
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