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Things and Stuff: 05/15/03Notes from our business community
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THE HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS....owned by Buddy and Susan Owen, opened in Dillsboro about a month ago. The 68-bed hotel features an indoor pool and exercise room, continental breakfasts and small and large meeting rooms. An open house and grand opening celebration will likely be held next month, Susan Owen said.
KATHY MATHIS....the pet groomer at Snips, Dips and Bows in Sylva, wants all her customers to know she is not the groomer involved in the Haywood County animal abuse case. See her ad in this issue.
D&M TOWING...a 24-hour wrecker service, began operations in Sylva in March. Owners are Denise and Mark Hooker. Denise is the daughter of Carl Throgmorton of CT Auto Service. See D&M's ad in this issue and save the valuable coupon.
THE HUMANE SOCIETY...of Jackson County (ARF) has expressed thanks to everyone who helped make their annual adopt-a-thon/flea market a success. Next year's flea market will be held the first week in May, said secretary Jean Lewis, and this year's contributors are asked to save items for next year's sale.
JACKSON COUNTY'S JESUS...Video Project invites all local churches and like-minded organizations or individuals to participate in an exciting region-wide evangelistic program. This non-denominational project's goal is to mail a copy of the "JESUS Video," produced by Campus Crusade for Christ, to each home in Jackson County during the first week of August. The project is an evangelism strategy that equips churches and individuals to communicate the life and message of Jesus in a relevant, non-confrontational way by distributing the JESUS video to large geographic areas through mass mailing. This project is highly developed and organized. Every aspect of preparation, coordination, training and follow-up has been considered. The project is one of the most comprehensive, easiest and most fruitful evangelistic efforts available today. To help with the project, contact project co-chairmen the Rev. L.F. "Bill" Sutton at 586-9823 or the Rev. Art Fowler at 743-3040. You may also call David Stiens at 586-6623.
ANGELA MCMAHAN,...a police officer in the Western Carolina University Police Department, recently graduated from the N.C. Justice Academy's Criminal Investigation Certificate Program. A 1991 Western graduate with a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, McMahan also has been awarded the Intermediate Professional Certificate issued by the Company Police Program of the N.C. Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission. Prior to joining the WCU department in September 2000, McMahan was an adult probation and parole officer for the state of North Carolina. McMahan completed a variety of courses, which included legal updates, death investigations, drug enforcement, case preparation, interview and interrogation, suicide investigation, cyber crime investigation and psychological profiling.
ARTS AND CRAFTS...vendors need to sign up now if they want to be part of Western Carolina University's 2003 summer music festival. The second annual CulloWHEE! ArtsFest, Western's summer celebration of live music and fine arts, still has a limited number of spaces available for an art exhibition and sale to take place as part of the two-day festival, which is scheduled for Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21. The festival is expected to draw more than 5,000 people and is being promoted throughout the Southeast. This year's performance lineup includes Collective Soul, Delbert McClinton, Nanci Griffith, Edwin McCain and Acoustic Syndicate.vendors need to sign up now if they want to be part of Western Carolina University's 2003 summer music festival. The second annual CulloWHEE! ArtsFest, Western's summer celebration of live music and fine arts, still has a limited number of spaces available for an art exhibition and sale to take place as part of the two-day festival, which is scheduled for Friday, June 20, and Saturday, June 21. The festival is expected to draw more than 5,000 people and is being promoted throughout the Southeast. This year's performance lineup includes Collective Soul, Delbert McClinton, Nanci Griffith, Edwin McCain and Acoustic Syndicate. The arts and crafts exhibition and sale will be part of the "arts village," an area adjacent to the main stage where participants can relax, purchase arts and crafts, and listen to a variety of regional and local musicians performing between the headliners and other acts. The gates will open at 5 p.m. June 20 and noon on June 21. This is a juried exhibit and sale representing all fine art and craft media, including ceramics, glass, wood, fiber, metal, jewelry, baskets, handmade paper, iron, book arts, sculpture, photography and painting. Imported crafts, work from kits or molds, printed patchwork or other non-original work will not be accepted. Fee for each 12-by-12 space is $100. Each artist will be provided with a duplex electrical outlet, a table, two festival passes and two festival T-shirts. Additional tickets will be available at a reduced cost. Interested exhibitors may request an application by contacting the CulloWHEE! ArtsFest Arts and Crafts Fair, Hinds University Center, P.O. Box 1989, Cullowhee N.C., 28723; telephone 227-7206. Applications and information are available on the Internet at www.cullowheeartsfest.com.
MOUNTAIN...Microenterprise Fund's Jackson County branch recently completed its first seven-week session. Two of the graduates, Carmela Brooks and Misty Lewis-Stephens, already own their own businesses.Brooks realized her dream of owning a business only a few weeks into the MMF program. She owns Celebrations Bridal and Formal Wear, located at 321 West Main St., Sylva. Lewis-Stephens became interested in MMF's program because her husband, Tim Stephens, dreamed of operating a successful taxidermy business. Because Misty gained business knowledge needed to operate their business, Tim was able to concentrate on the skill of the profession. Misty and Tim Wild Thyme Taxidermy, located at 2319 Greens Creek Rd. in Sylva. A non-profit organization in its thirteenth year, MMF established an office in Jackson County last fall; Tonya Wilson is Jackson County program coordinator. For information on the next MMF class, call 828-631-0292.
SOUL INFUSION...Tea House and Bistro will present "Roots Album of The Year (2002)" award-winning folk-country-bluegrass duo Bailey Jester on Friday, May 16, from 9 p.m. until midnight. Admission is a $2 donation, and all ages are welcome.Bailey Jester is two brothers, Matt Jordan and Young Stryker, who have woven strands of folk, bluegrass, rock, and country into an acoustic sound that's refreshingly real. Whether on disc or on stage, Bailey Jester continues to win fans across North America and around the world. Their debut CD, "Above the Misery Line," was named Roots Album of the Year at the 2002 Just Plain Folks Music Awards. For more information, call 586-1717 or visit online at www.soulinfusion.com. THE COMMUNITY TABLE needs silverware; donations would be greatly appreciated.
THE MAIL CARRIER'S STAMP OUT HUNGER FOOD DRIVE ...Saturday was a huge success, said local organizer Joe Wolfe, who thanks everyone who promoted and contributed to the event. More than 4,000 pounds of food was collected and distributed Tuesday to the Community Table and United Christian Ministries.
THE COMMUNITY TABLE...needs silverware; donations would be greatly appreciated.
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