Things and Stuff: 09/27/01

Notes from our business community
- and everywhere else

BESSIE MAY & CO....

on Main Street held its ribbon cutting last week. Owner Elizabeth Dux features a variety of craft and gift items as well as a number of hard-to-find wedding accessories. She plans to offer a full schedule of craft classes. For information, call the store at 586-1958.

At left: Sylva Mayor Brenda Oliver, SPIR Director Richard McHargue and Elizabeth Dux at last week's ribbon cutting.

PATSY MATHIS...

of Sylva is our most recent winner in The Herald's "Have Dinner on Us" contest, which is part of our Great Smokies Dining Guide on pages 2 and 3C. She won a $25 gift certificate to Grandma's Barn.

THE STRIKING COVER...

of our commemorative Sesquicentennial Section was designed by Sylva Herald graphic artist Scott Denmon and features a 1914 photo of the Jackson County Courthouse.

METROSTAT TECHNOLOGIES ...

is featured this week in our Business Spotlight. Sylva's full service computer technology headquarters, owned by John and Robin Kevlin, offers a range of services including system analysis, network services, computers and software. Find out more about Metrostat on the back page of this section.

THE JARRETT HOUSE ...

will donate all tips and proceeds from their Friday, Sept. 28, lunch to the American Red Cross. For information, call 586-0265.

DOES ANYONE KNOW...

the identity of the student elected officials pictured on page 2 of our special Sesquicentennial Section? The students were part of the weeklong festivities that marked Jackson County's 1951 centennial. If you know any of the names, please call us at 586-2611 or send us an email at: news@thesylvaherald.com.

SYLVA FIREFIGHTERS...

will hold their annual Fire Prevention Week open house Saturday, Oct. 13, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 7-14. The special week has its roots in the Great Chicago Fire, which began Oct. 8, 1871, and lasted 27 hours. That fire killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless and destroyed more than 17,400 structures. Though the origin of the fire has never been determined, there has been much speculation over how it began. One popular legend was that Catherine O'Leary was milking her cow when the animal kicked over a lamp, setting the O'Leary's barn on fire and starting the spectacular blaze.

A PORTION OF ...

the proceeds from a Saturday, Oct. 6, yard sale will be donated to the Red Cross to benefit victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in New York City and Washington, D.C. Karen Beathard, Melissa Isley and Kim McFadden of Sylva are the organizers of the sale, which will be held at Dr. LeMay's office (near Sylva Animal Hospital on Business 23) from 8 a.m. until 11:30. The sale will feature children's clothing and toys.

JOYCE STEWART...

an early childhood teacher at Smoky Mountain High, organized a school effort that netted $2,100 for victims of the recent terrorist attacks. That amount was matched by Carolina Power & Light, for a total of $4,200.

CITY LIGHTS ...

has free game pieces for the Lord of the Rings Sweepstakes available at the bookstore.

THE COPE CREEK GANG...

will perform at Soul Infusion tea house Saturday, Sept. 29, at 8 p.m.

SCOTTS CREEK SCHOOL ...

will hold its annual Fall Festival Friday, Sept. 28, from 5 to 9 p.m. Proceeds will go to the playground fund. The event will include an Indian frybread supper, bingo and Mega Fun Factory rides. Dinner will cost $3.50 for age 10 and older and $3 for children under 10. A shuttle service will be available from the Scotts Creek Church parking lot to the Scotts Creek School. Anyone who wishes to contribute to the playground fund may call PTA President Lois Newbold at 586-2021 or Principal Wanda Fernandez at 631-2047.

SYLVA BEACH BINGO...

will open Monday, Oct. 1, on Mill Street. Owner Peggy Bowers plans free introductory activities this Sunday, Sept. 30, from 1 to 5 p.m. The new business will be family oriented, Bowers said.