SAVANNAH FIREFIGHTERS ...
will host their 22nd annual ramp dinner Saturday, April 28, from 1 to 7 p.m. The meal will include baked ham, fried potatoes (with or without ramps), green beans, coleslaw, dessert and beverage. Cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children under 12. Live country and gospel music will be performed during serving hours. Those attending are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for seating during the musical entertainment. Savannah Fire Department is located on U.S. 441 five miles south of Dillsboro and 12 miles north of Franklin.
KUDZU PLAYERS ...
will present "Greater Tuna," a hilarious comedy that satirizes small-town life in Texas, this Thursday through Saturday, April 26-28, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, April 29, at 3 p.m. The play features Howard Allman and Tom Dewees, and Jeff Bachar is the director. Performances will be at the historic Jackson County Courthouse. Tickets are $7 for adults and $5 for seniors and students.
HARRISON CONSTRUCTION ...
Co. on Macktown Road, Dillsboro, invites you to an open house Saturday, April 28, featuring van tours of the newly-remodeled plant, free souvenirs, hot dogs and drinks, door prizes, and entertainment by Randy Flack.
"We want to give back to the community so everything at our open house will be free," said community relations manager Ronnie Barker. "We've tried to improve our image, environmentally and as a good neighbor."
Harrison has made upgrades that total $500,000. In addition to a new entrance, they've added a paved area, new office and new scales. The company also has a new water bath, uniquely designed for them. As a truck approaches the scales, the tires run through a water trough that washes off all the debris. Now none of Harrison's trucks entering the highway leave dirt or mud on the road. The water drains back into the pump station, which pumps it into the pit for recycling and reuse.
"We're doing this on the Greening Up the Mountains Day because we care about the environment, too," said Barker who added that a big sandbox with Tonka trucks will be available for children to play with.
JACKSON COUNTY ...
Recreation and Parks Department and the Jackson County Department of Public Health will hold a Senior Health Fair this Friday, April 20, at the Community Service Center from 10 a.m. until noon. WestCare EMS will provide blood pressure checks and the health department will do cholesterol checks for a small fee. For more information, call the rec department at 586-6333.
WHITTIER ...
will hold its first Daisy Daze Festival along Main Street Saturday, May 26, with more than 20 local artists and crafters and a double booksigning by two North Carolina authors, Londa Woody of Franklin and Mack Mangham of Balsam. Individuals and groups are invited to join the fun. Cost is $15 per space for food, craft and yard sale vendors. Those not selling a product may exhibit at no charge. For information, call Gloria Nolan at 497-7589, or stop by Stuff & Such on Whittier's Main Street.
DAVID KELLY ...
of Smoky Mountain Paint Center of Sylva has completed the Certified Wallcovering Consultant program sponsored by Paint and Decorating Retailers Association. By completing the program and passing a comprehensive test, he has attained expertise in wallcovering knowledge and the ability to provide customers with proper instruction. He received the certification in February. Kelly has also been certified as a log home coating consultant. His dad, Bruce, is celebrating his 50th year in the paint business.
DOGWOOD CRAFTERS ...
which is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, will hold a big celebration at the shop on Sunday, Aug. 26. They would like to reach all past members of Dogwood in order to send invitations. Please call the shop at 586-2248 and give them your current address.
SMART ...
will hold a yard sale this Saturday, April 28, beginning at 9 a.m. at Lighten Up! in Dillsboro. Proceeds from the sale will help fund the no- to low-cost spay/neuters for cats and dogs. SMART has facilitated more than 300 spay/neuters of Jackson County pets since last June.
THE FAMILY RESOURCE ...
Center staff will be available outside Wal-Mart on Friday, April 27, to tally your votes in the Kiss the Pig contest. Be sure to stop by and say hello!
THE NORTH CAROLINA ...
Division of Forest Resources is asking everyone to be careful when enjoying the beautiful spring weather this weekend. Spring fire season is beginning to spark up once again.Brisk winds, lower humidity, dry conditions and warming temperatures develop ideal conditions for potentially higher fire activity throughout the state. The small amount of precipitation that the state received this past week has not been significant enough to keep fires from occurring but has given people a false sense of security.
Because of the current fire threat in the state, it is important that people make sure they have water nearby to completely douse any fire they build. They also need to clear any debris around the fire.
NCDFR would also like to urge state residents to establish a fire safety area around their home by removing flammable vegetation and leaves for at least 30 feet from the house, storing firewood and other combustible materials at least 30 feet away from the house and removing limbs that overhang roofs and chimneys.
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