PHOTOS OF FORMER SYLVA MAYORS ...
are needed by Lynn Allen at Sylva City Hall. Town leaders hope to compile informations and pictures of all who have served as mayor since Sylva was incorporated back in 1889. Allen has located photos of many, but she still needs E.R. Hampton (1890-95); Dr. J.H. Wolff (1895-99); J.R. Love (several times beginning in 1903); J.M. Carpenter (1904); J.M. Crawford (1908); Charles H. Neal (1911-1912); W.B. Davis (1918-1919); and Dan Tompkins (1920-21 and 1925-30). If you have photos of any of these mayors, Allen would appreciate it if you'd give her a call at 586-2719.
FOLKSINGER ...
Kelly Timco, who plays most Friday nights at Cool Beans, wants to remind everyone about Open Mic Night held at Dillsboro coffee/craft shop every third Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. Each session includes a variety of local talent. The next one is this Friday, March 16. There is no cover charge.
HARRAH'S ...
Cherokee Casino has paid out its first $40,000 jackpot to Knoxville, Tenn., resident James Stiles. The jackpot came less than a month after the casino announced larger jackpots. "We expect to increase visitors and revenue with the new jackpots," said casino General Manager Pat Dennehy. "Higher pay out limits enhance the gaming experience and make our casino an even more attractive destination for travellers." An enterprise of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians, the casino is managed by Harrah's Entertainment under an agreement with the tribe.
SMITH JEWELRY...
a new shop owned by Thomas and Melvina Smith, will hold its grand opening today (Thursday). Located inside Main Street's A New Tuckaseegee Beauty & Tanning Salon next to Meriweather's, the new shop will feature rings, earrings, toe rings, bracelets, anklets, watches, charms, slides, chains and necklaces of 10 kt. gold and sterling silver.
STANBERRY ...
Insurance and Wayah Insurance will merge their Sylva offices effective Monday, March 19, to offer their customers a wider selection of insurance products. The Wayah office will move into the Stanberry building at 715 E. Main Street. David Stiens, Pam Morgan and Linda Proctor will join the staff at Stanberry.
DONNA CRAWFORD ...
a Sylva native, has been elected a first level officer of Wachovia Bank in Sylva. She is a branch sales and service manager. Crawford, who joined Wachovia in 1969, has previously held positions as teller, head teller, service representative, sales representative and senior sales representation. She assumed her current position in 1999. She and her husband, Ray, live in Whittier.
ATTENTION ...
Harry Potter fans: City Lights Bookstore will host a Harry Potter games party Saturday, March 17, at 1 p.m. to celebrate the publication of "Quidditch Through the Ages" and "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them" by J.K. Rowling. "We have some trivia cards to use, but if you'd like to bring your Harry Potter Trivia Game, please do so," said store owner Joyce Moore. "Also, feel free to dress up if you wish." For more information, call City Lights at 586-9499.
EARL AND KATHY DAVIS ...
of Whittier, owners of Moonshadow Learning Services Inc. training and development company, recently received the Gold Consultant Award from Minneapolis-based Inscape Publishing Co., an international publisher of instruments and programs designed to improve organizational performance. The award recognizes the Whittier couple's outstanding performance as Inscape distributors. Founded in 1992, Moonshadow's 6-acre facility now features a classroom and offices in addition to an adventure challenge course. "Moonshadow possesses an understanding of the culture and challenges of local companies and a national perspective, due to clients all over the country," said Earl Davis. "With the Western North Carolina area growing and more and more businesses moving in, it's our goal to fulfill their needs with company training and teamwork development." For more information, call 497-5741 or visit online at www.moonshadow.net
AMERICAN CANCER ...
Society's "Relay For Life" will be Friday, May 4, at the Western Carolina University track beginning at 6 p.m. A Survivors' Lap will begin at 7 p.m. for anyone that has survived cancer, is fighting cancer or who is a supporter of the effort. For more information, call Amy Thomas at 586-7610.
ALMOND TWIRLERS ...
will host a regular dance Thursday, March 22, at 8 p.m. at the old Whittier School in Whittier. Dance by Definition classes for dances at Plus Level will be held every first and third Thursday. Caller is Marty Northrup, and Carol Pound will lead line dancing. For information, call 497-2490.
NEW POLARITY YOGA ...
classes will begin Thursday, March 22, at noon and 5:30 p.m. at the WCU Outreach Center (formerly Camp Lab school). Kathy Calabrese is the instructor. For information, call 227-7397.
THESE DAYS ...
American brides and grooms are saying "I don't" to tradition and "I do" to novel nuptials. For a good track record, tying the knot aboard the Great Smoky Mountains Railroad would certainly be a great place to start. More than two dozen wedding ceremonies have been performed aboard luxury passenger cars, private cabooses or on the depot decks of GSMR. Weddings and gala receptions are held on board the Gourmet Dinner Train dining cars where delicious menu selections ranging from hors d'ouvres to a sit-down meal are available. A caboose is perfect for a small, private ceremony and can accommodate up to 15 people. Chartering the train for a uniquely elegant dinner reception is sure to create a memorable occasion. GSMR operates year round and offers both steam and diesel train excursions. For more information, call 586-8811.
TUESDAY, MARCH 13 ...
was the 125th anniversary of the telephone. Just think - from the simple message, "Mr. Watson, come in here," transmitted from one room to the next, we can now speak to people anywhere in the world.
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