Local's Arrest Points to Widespread Prescription Drug Problem
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Volume 7, Number 45 PDF Version – www.HighlandsInfo.com Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 • Inside • Local’s arrest points to widespread Letters .......................... 2 Obituaries..................... 3 Wooldridge ................... 4 prescription drug problem Salzarulo ...................... 5 From Turtle Pond .......... 7 This Week in Highlands The illegal use or the misuse of college senior, who died July 9 of ram. “A politician can give quotes, Coach’s Corner ............. 18 prescription drugs is being called an illegal prescription drug over- but it’s action that counts.” His & Hers .................... 9 Thursday, Nov. 12 the number one drug problem in dose of Oxycontin mixed with al- Within the last five years, three Conservative POV ......... 10 • Hudson Library book club meet- the country – a problem to which cohol. The circumstances involv- young people in the Highlands- Spiritually Speaking ....... 12 ing is at 5:45 p.m. Call 526-3031. Macon County and Highlands are ing that death are still under inves- Cashiers area have died from pre- EventsPULLOUT .......... 13 Friday, Nov. 13 not immune. tigation and the Coram family is scription drug overdoses coupled Classifieds ..................... 21 • At Cyprus Restaurant, Italian Past- The Center for Disease Con- frustrated. with alcohol. Police & Fire ................. 23 ry Kitchen Cooking Salon & Demonstra- trol issued a report recently nam- “If some of our local officials In September, Nick McCall, 27, tion. Noon. Call 526-4429. ing prescription drugs as the prima- had to go down to Bryant Funeral currently of Highlands, was arrest- • At Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine ry drug of choice for suicides and Home and found their daughter in ed first by the Asheville Police De- McCall Bistro. Domaine Serene, Flavor Spec- accidental overdoses. a body bag like Susan and I did, then partment and then by the Macon trum Luncheon. Noon.Call 526-3807. Highlands recently mourned they might not be so nonchalant • At Ruka’s Table Sake Tasting and the death of Elizabeth Coram, 22, a about the problem,” said J.B. Co- •See DRUG PROBLEM page 11 appointed Sushi Roll Demonstration. 2 p.m. Call 526-3636. • At Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine to vacated Bistro. Wine Dinner with Crocker and The ‘greening’ of the soccer field begins ... Starr. 7 pm. Call 526-3807. BOE seat • At the Log Cabin, Grateful Palate Wine Dinner. 7:30 pm. Call 526-3380. The announcement of the Sat., Nov. 14-Fri., Dec. 18 candidate selected to fill Frieda Ben- • The Shopping Bag: Exemplary nett’s vacated Highlands District I Art and Design exhibition at The Bas- seat on the Macon County Board of com from 5-7 p.m. Education was quick business Mon- Saturday, Nov. 14 day night. • At Cyprus Restaurant, Fire Breath- At the special called Board of ing Wok Cooking Salon & Demonstra- Education meeting, Chairman Jim tion. Noon.Call 526-4429. Breedlove said seven names had • At The Dry Sink, Discover the been submitted for Bennett’s re- Latest in Kitchenware. Product demon- placement – John Shearl, who lost strations and giveaways. 1-5 p.m. • At Call Ruka’s Table Craft Beer & to Bennett during the 2008 election, BBQ Tasting. 1-3 p.m. Call 526-3636. Jeff Weller, Mike Murphy, Tina Rog- • With Fresser’s, a Sunset Hike with ers, Lamar Billingsley, Stephanie supper. Call for time. 526-4188. •See BOE SEAT page 17 • At Cyprus Restaurant, Maman dans la cuisine, Papa dans la vignoble. 7 p.m. Call 526-4429. Discretionary • At Wolfgang’s Restaurant & Wine Bistro, Silver Oak Cellars Wine Dinner.7 students called pm. Call 526-3807. • At Ruka’s Table Vine Connections Wine Dinner. Call 536-3636. to toe the line • Focus on the Family’s at CBC, 9 Several Highlands School fam- am-4:30pm. $10 per person. Call 526- ilies were up in arms last week at 4685. the possible expulsion of their chil- Tuesday, Nov. 17 On Monday, Nov. 9 grass-sod was rolled onto the Highlands School soccer field. With 50,000 dren from the school. • HIARPT’s Winter Dialogue.Carl sq. ft. of sod — 70% — now in place, the field is near completion. Rain has postponed the But it turns out the “potential Sagan’s The Varieties of Scientific Expe- remainder. Sod began arriving at 3 p.m. and crews worked until 11p.m. to beat the rain. expulsion call” was fairly and legal- rience. Civic Center: 10-11:30 a.m. Architects Hank Ross and Jeff Weller provided the design and construction management, pro ly made by Principal Brian Jetter, Thursday, Nov. 19 bono; the General Contractor was Mike Bryson of Bryson Grading and Jim Tate with Tate say Macon County School admin- • A drop-in reception to say “good- Landscaping Services was in charge of the “greening” of the field. Pictured is Bryson, Tate and istrators. bye” to Hospital CEO Ken Shull at 3:30- other workers. At Monday night’s Macon County Commission meeting, County Manager Jack Under Macon County’s Dis- 5 p.m. in the Level 1 lobby of the Jane Horton announced the near-completion of the field, Commission Chair Ronnie Beale said Woodruff Clinic on the hospital campus. cretionary Student Policy, students Highlands has a “really good” soccer team and the field is well deserving and Highlands allowed to cross district, county and • Taize service at Our Lady of the Commissioner Dennis DeWolf, who attended the meeting, thanked the commission for making Mountains Roman Catholic Church at state lines to attend Highlands the Highlands School soccer field a reality. Photo by Jim Lewicki 5:30 p.m. •See DISCRETIONARY page 20 Page 2 - Highlands’ Newspaper - Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009 REGULAR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING • THE PLATEAU’S POSITION • COMMUNITY BUILDING NOVEMBER 18, 2009 • THANK YOU’S • 7:00 P.M. ***AGENDA*** There’s nothing like MD, Center for Plastic Surgery -- Robert never would have had such a successful Buchanan, MD, Dry Sink -- Allen & Kris fundraising year without all the wonder- 1. Call to order a Highlands’ Mayor, owners, Christopher Dyer, DMD, ful publicity you generously gave us. 2. Public Comments Highlands Dermatology -- Paul Cabiran, You deserve so much credit for our 3. Approve agenda Halloween MD, Highlands Pharmacy -- April Burrell, fundraising success during the 2009 sea- 4. Approve minutes of September employee and Sherry Sims, owner, Long son. We are very proud of the contribu- 23 & October 21, 2009 Dear Editor, Transfer Inc.-- Robert Lee, manager and tions we gave to local charities with most 5. Reports Thank you to the city of Highlands, Collin Long, owner, Main Street Pharma- of the money going to scholarships for A. Mayor the mayor, the City Council, the Rotary cy -- Ryran Backer, manager, Mountain Scaly Mountain young people. B. Commissioners Clubs, the Police and Fire Departments, Fresh Grocery -- Ed Hudson, manager Thank you, Highlands Newspaper, C. Committees the Main Street Merchants, the costumed and J.T. Fields & Glenn Murer, owners, for all you do for us. We truly appreciate D. Town Manager children, adults, and dogs, and everyone Reeves Ace Hardware -- Joe & Jim Luke, you! 6. Consent Agenda else associated with making Halloween owners, Summer House -- Paula Jones, Scaly Mountain Women’s Club A. Public Services Department on Main Street such an exciting wonder- owner, Trillium Radio Shack -- Josh & B. Police Department ful event! Wendi Diamond, owners, Highlands C. Parks & Recreation Department Even Mother Nature had a share, Newspaper -- Kim & Jim Lewicki, Pub- D. Planning & Zoning Department starting the evening with light rain, but lisher/Owners, The Highlander-Melody Remember to honor E. Treasurer’s Report for Month not enough to chase anyone away, and Spurney, Managing Editor. Ended October 31, 2009 ending with fog which helped to make Special thanks to one very special our veterans! F. Monthly Calendar the night even more lady, Nancy Cox, never stop dreaming! G. Grant Status Report mysterious. Halloween has always been a Heather Mangum H. Surplus Equipment Resolution At Monday night’s Macon County Com- special time for Highlands and its visitors Highlands I. Post Vacancy for Highlands ABC but this year it was bigger and better than mission meeting, Commissioner Bob Board ever! Simpson said veterans admitted to the VA J. Set Public Hearing for January A wonderful addition was the music Thanks for free Hospital aren’t supplied with toiletries. He 20, 2010 for Highlands Methodist Church provided by the DJ. He really kept things asked that people make donations to the Rezoning rocking and fun. publicity! Macon County Veteran’s Services Depart- 7. Duke Agreement The merchants need a special thank ment at104 East Main Street in Franklin 8. Rezoning Application: Chris you. This year of economic problems has Dear Editor, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday-Fri- Gilbert & James Tate at 2271 Dillard Road impacted each of the stores, yet most of It is with much gratitude that the en- day. 9. Agreement to use Gov Deals for the merchants dug deep into their pock- tire Scaly Mountain Women’s Club Simpson said donations will be online sales of surplus equipment ets to provide the traditional candy to the would like to thank Highlands Newspa- taken t the VA hospital before the holi- 10. Consider Appointments to young ghosts, goblins and princesses. per for all it has done for us this year. We days. Sustainability Committee Without their generosity Halloween on 11. Employee Christmas Bonus Main Street would not be possible. 12. Scholarship Fundraising And Thank You to all the unnamed Committee volunteers who helped make Halloween LETTERS-TO-THE EDITOR-POLICY 13. Set Wednesday December 2 as such a terrific event! We reserve the right to reject or edit submissions. NO ANONYMOUS LETTERS next regularly scheduled meeting of Judy Gary WILL BE ACCEPTED.