Things and Stuff: 08/23/01

Notes from our business community
- and everywhere else

Timco

Aust

THE SYLVA HERALD...

has two new employees, Kelly Timco and James Aust, to introduce to the community.

Timco has joined The Sylva Herald's advertising staff. A licensed auctioneer, Timco and his wife (also named Kelly) live in Webster and often perform music together at Cool Beans in Dillsboro. During his initial weeks with the newspaper, Kelly will be focusing his attention on contacting advertisers for our special Sesquicentennial Section to be published Sept. 27. Call Kelly, Margo or Jan at 586-2611 to reserve your space in the commemorative section.

Aust, a 1999 graduate of Smoky Mountain High School, has joined the Herald's printing company as a pressman. The Cullowhee resident has a son, 6-month-old Creedence, and is interested in hiking, camping and playing the guitar. He is the son of Jim Aust, zoning administrator for the town of Sylva, and Sharon Aust, who works at First Charter Bank.

Burrel

DENNIS BURRELL ...

is now CEO at Jackson Savings Bank. A Sylva native, Burrell graduated from Sylva-Webster High and Western Carolina University. He has 16 years of banking experience. Burrell is a member of Jackson County Rescue Squad and is pastor of Calvary Baptist Church. He and his wife, Evelyn, live on Thornhill Drive in Sylva.

Burrell replaced Roy Cloer, who retired recently after 28 years as head of Jackson Savings.

CITY LIGHTS ...

will host a reception for Sylva author Gary Carden Saturday, Aug. 25, from 6 to 8 p.m. The event is to celebrate the selection of Carden's recent book, "Mason Jars in the Flood," as the Appalachia Writers Association Book of the Year. The event is co-sponsored by Parkway Publishers, who published "Mason Jars." Copies of "Mason Jars" are available for purchase at City Lights, and Carden will be on hand to sign copies of his work.

A.J. LAPOINT ...

has opened Buyers Friend Realty, the first local agency devoted solely to the needs of buyers, on Main Street in Sylva in the front of the Red Cross office. "I think buyers, especially first-time buyers, need more representation," LaPoint said, and urges potential buyers not to settle for a Realtor who is working for the seller. LaPoint has been in real estate in the area for some eight years. He is married to Judy LaPoint, who operates Judy's Bridal and Formal Wear on Main Street.

KAREN BARNES ...

of Dillsboro and recent SMHS graduate Kelly Dean Wohlman will be among the musicians featured during Darnel Farms first Tomato Festival set for Sunday, Sept. 2, at Darnell Farms on U.S. 19 at Governor's Island. Other musicians performing will include nationally-acclaimed storyteller/ballad singer Sheila Kay Adams, bluegrass band The Sons of Ralph and Sylva fiddler Ian Moore and his band, the Ribtips. Tickets to the festival are available at the farm (488-2376) and cost $10 for adults and $5 for children. For more information, call Darnell Farms at (828) 488-2376.

THE DESCENDANTS ...

of Arick L. Lovedahl and Margaret Watson Lovedahl will gather or their third annual reunion at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at the Comfort Inn in Sylva. A covered-dish lunch will be served at noon. Those attending are asked to bring favorite dishes and beverages. Everything else will be furnished. For more information, call Peggy Smathers at (828) 456-1838.