SMOKY MOUNTAIN TIMES Volume 131, No. 35 Bryson City, NC 28713 Thursday, April 2, 2015 www.thesmokymountaintimes.com $1 In-home aide program stuck between rock, hard place

By Jessica Webb Another factor is that, many ers during a work session meet- $13.88 per hour since 2012. The county has also had a workers in the program that [email protected] of the people employed in the ing Thursday, March 26. “The program has strug- decline in the number of people cared for 55 clients. program say their options By the end of the 2014- gled for several years,” Lewis it employs and cares for in the Very few counties in North The future of Swain Coun- would be limited and their re- 2015 fiscal year, Lewis said said. “I’m assuming that in the program. According to infor- Carolina still run in-home aide ty’s In Home Aide Services tirement would be devastated the program will close with a past, other programs have had mation submitted by the health programs, she added. Accord- is on shaky ground. Swain if they lost their jobs now. $147,000 deficit. to take up that expense or the department, there are currently ing to the health department, County commissioners are Misty Lewis, finance officer While costs have risen for county has had to increase 16 full-time employees and there are four other agencies faced with the tough challenge with Swain County Health De- the program, the Medicaid its allocation to cover those three part-time, who care for that offer in-home aide services of what to do about the pro- partment, presented the facts reimbursement rate has not. expenses.” a total of 14 clients. This is a in Swain County. gram that is experiencing ris- about the county’s in-home In 2011, the reimbursement Lewis estimates that with in- drop compared to prior years. According to Swain County ing deficits each year, but also aide program that has contin- rate dropped from $14.16 an flation for costs such as salary In 2008, the program em- Manager Kevin King, the drop offers an important service to ued to run a deficit to the Swain hour to $13.80 and hour. The and benefits, the deficit will ployed 30 people and had 34 area residents. County Board of Commission- rate has remained stagnant at grow in coming years. clients. In 2003, there were 38 See Aide, page 7A Man charged in animal abuse case By Jessica Webb [email protected]

Swain County Sheriff's Of- fice charged Stevie Thacker on Friday, March 27 with several counts of animal abuse. The charges followed an in- vestigation into a case where six dogs were discovered chained up and left without food or water. Stevie Thacker Five of those dogs had already According to P.A.W.S. Exec- died when the Sheriff's Office utive Director Beth Cline, the found out about the situation and mixed breed dog is doing well. went to the property on Robin- "She is doing good," Cline son Gap Road on Wednesday, said. "She has gained the ap- Feb. 25. propriate weight. She is almost One dog actually survived the at the health stat where she will cold temperatures and harsh con- be up for adoption." ditions. She was taken into care The nonprofit animal agency by P.A.W.S. in Bryson City and has already received applicants named Liberty. for Liberty's adoption. Thacker has been charged with "She's the sweetest dog," eight misdemeanor cruelty to an- Cline said. "For what she's been imals charges under N.C. Gen- through... She gets along with ev- eral Statute 14-360. erybody and all the other dogs. The necropsy (animal autopsy) She's a wonderful all around reports showed that the dogs died dog." of starvation, according to Swain As of Tuesday, the SCSO was County Sheriff's Office. still in search of Thacker. In addition to the dogs, two If you have any information, chickens were found on the prop- call the Swain County Sheriff’s erty that were caged and also left Office at 488-0159 or the dis- with no food or water. patch center at 488-2196. Liberty is still with P.A.W.S. Photos by Ashleey Butcher/SMT Swain Hospital now Rec Park Easter egg hunt a ball called Swain Community Swain County Rec Park hosted photos with the Easter Bunny and an Easter egg hunt on Saturday, March 28. Clockwise from Swain County Hospital and Point hospitals and provide an bottom left, Kazandra Cooper, 4, finds Easter eggs, Elle Driver, 5 also gets lots of eggs and Eden Piercy, 7, gets to sit with Harris Regional Hospital an- opportunity to share our vision the Easter Bunny after she won the golden egg. She's holding the Easter basket prize. nounced Tuesday that the hos- for the future. In partnership pitals’ identities will change. with Duke LifePoint, we have They are now Swain Commu- exciting plans to strengthen Swain students to participate in Special Olympics nity Hospital, a Duke LifePoint local healthcare delivery for Hospital, and Harris Regional the future and make our com- By Angela McCall The opening ceremony and the the Special Olympics were re- “The school is really, re- Hospital, a Duke LifePoint munities healthier.” [email protected] athletic events will take place quired to get parent consent be- ally excited that the children Hospital. Duke LifePoint has com- on the track. Swain County stu- fore participating in the regis- are going to be able to partic- Swain Community Hospital mitted to investing $43 mil- For the first time in almost dents will be competing against tration or physical processes, ipate,” Wright said. has been caring for people in lion in capital improvements two decades, according to Ex- students from Graham, Cher- Holt said. Dr. Randall Castor, owner of Bryson City and the surround- at Harris Regional and Swain ceptional Children’s Teacher, okee and Macon counties, ac- “My hope is that more peo- Urgent Care in Swain County, ing areas since 1950. Their new Community Hospitals over the Kim Holt, students from Swain cording to Holt. ple will participate next year!” conducted physicals for the names honor the hospitals’ leg- next eight years. These invest- County schools are being given During the opening cere- said Clinic Administrator at students at no charge. The acies in the region and high- ments should enhance services the opportunity to participate mony, participants will pa- Swain County Urgent Care, physicals tested the students' light their connection to Duke and help the hospitals grow. in the Western Region’s Spe- rade around the track and re- Tessa Wright. oxygen levels, blood pressure LifePoint Healthcare, which ac- Since joining Duke LifePoint cial Olympics. peat the Special Olympic Oath, According to Holt, students and vision screening. Each par- quired both facilities in August in August, investments have “We’re excited,” Holt said. according to Holt. from West Elementary, East El- ticipant’s heart was tested as 2014. already been made involving “It’s such a great opportunity “It’s really moving,” Holt ementary, Swain County Mid- well to make sure there were Harris Regional Hospital has new equipment, technology and for the kids to do this.” said. dle School as well as Swain no heart defects, murmurs or been a fixture in Sylva and sur- support to improve patient care Holt teaches in the Self-Con- Holt said the Special Olym- County High School took ad- underlying conditions present rounding communities since and enable the expansion of tained Classroom with students pics will consist of Track & vantage of this opportunity. that could prohibit the student 1925. services. This has included new with moderate to severe dis- Field events including: walk- The youngest registered stu- from participate, said Wright. The name changes were ultrasound machines, new com- abilities, which is the only Ex- ing, running, long jump, throw- dent is eight years old and the “It like made our day,” said made official on April 1. puters and laptops, new floor- ceptional Children’s class from ing a softball, wheelchair races oldest is 20. Wright. “In the end, it felt like “I am excited to officially ing in operating rooms, new ar- Swain County High School and assisted races. “It worked great,” Holt said. it was more for us.” unveil our new brands and throscopic equipment for sports that will be participating in “It doesn’t matter what your Registration and physicals Wright said that any student share our exciting plans for medicine and orthopedic pro- the Special Olympics. disability is, they’ll make it were held at Swain County who was not able to register growth with the communities cedures, support for physician The Special Olympics will work,” Holt said. High School. Transportation and get a physical on March we serve,” said Bunny Johns, recruitment and strategic plan- be held on May 1 at Hayesville Nearly 40 students from was provided via bus from 18 is encouraged to do so any- Chair of the Harris Regional ning and marketing. High School. The opening cer- Swain County Schools regis- West Elementary, East Elemen- time at Urgent Care at no cost. and Swain Community Board In the coming months, Harris emony is scheduled to begin tered for the Special Olympics tary and the middle school to Wright said that Swain of Trustees. “Our new names at 9:30 a.m., and the athletic on Wednesday, March 18. Stu- the high school, according to distinguish us as Duke Life- See Hospital, page 7A events will follow immediately. dents wanting to participate in Wright. See Olympics, page 6A

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sion with felony intent to man- reported at 4365 Ela Road. Hwy 19. reported on Hwy 19. ufacture/sell/deliver schedule Resist, obstruct, delay was Simple physical assault and POLICE LOG VI controlled substance and reported at Swain County March 25 vandalism was reported on Swain County Sheriff’s Sunset Farms Road, was possession of marijuana. Se- Courthouse. Simple physical was reported Stillhouse Branch. Office Arrests charged with driving while im- cured $5,000 bond. He report- Breaking and entering forc- at 2420 Greasy Branch Road. Swain County Sheriff’s Of- paired and two counts posses- edly had 37.7 grams marijuana ible was reported at 11 Andrew Simple physical was reported March 29 fice made the following arrests sion schedule II controlled sub- upon arrest. Davis Road. on Deep Creek Road. Breaking and entering forc- March 23-March 29. stance. Written promise. Possession schedule VI con- Possession with intent to ible and larceny was reported at Trent Devran Hall, 19, of March 28 trolled substance was reported manufacture/ sell/ deliver 77 Holly Springs Church Road. March 23 407 Monteith Gap Road, Cullo- Angela Marie Story, 34, of on Hwy 19. schedule VI controlled sub- Terry Dale Steel Myre, 53, of whee, was charged with pos- 111 Leatherwood Street, was stance and possession mari- Bryson City Police Arrests 126 W Piney Mountain Road, session schedule VI controlled charged with resist, obstruct, March 24 juana paraphernalia was re- Bryson City Police made Whittier, was charged with re- substance and drug parapher- delay, simple physical assault Larceny was reported at 247 ported on East Silvermine the following arrests March sist, obstruct, delay. Secured nalia. No bond. He reportedly and vandalism. Other. Fortner Road. Road. 23-March 29. bond $500. had 2 grams of marijuana upon Randy Keith Garrison, 44, of Breaking and entering forc- Assault on a female was re- Hayden Michael Hodgin, 19, arrest. 2993 Tapoca Road, Robbins- ible was reported at 756 East ported on 445 Watkins Road. March 27 of 77 Aurora Lane, Sylva, was Tyler Lee Crowe, 27, of 140 ville, was charged with driv- Deep Creek Road. Breaking and entering forc- Kenneth Tyrell Smith, 18, of charged with possession sched- Painttown Road, Cherokee, was ing while impaired. Written Breaking and entering forc- ible was reported at Holly Cherokee, was charged with ex- ule VI controlled substance and charged with drug parapherna- promise. ible and larceny was reported Springs Baptist Church. pired tag. drug paraphernalia. No bond. lia. No bond. at 315 Wilkes Road off Silver- Sheena Nicole Smith, 33, He reportedly had 2 grams of mine Road. March 27 of Sports World Drive, was marijuana upon arrest. March 25 Swain County Sheriff’s Driving while impaired, pos- Harassing phone calls and charged with shoplifting and Richard Earle Adkinson, 38, Office Incidents session schedule II controlled communicating threats was parking in a fire lane. March 24 of 39 Clover Field Road, was Swain County Sheriff’s Of- substance was reported on Hwy reported at 20 Charles Avenue. Nika Marie Welch, 24, of charged with assault on a fe- fice investigated the following 19 at Teddy Bear Motel. March 28 89 Lindy Heights Road, was male. No bond. incidents March 23-March 29. Simple physical assault was March 28 Tracy Joseph Smith, 42, of charged with felony all other Graham Ian Ford, 24, of 326 reported on Round Hill Road. Call for service was made to US 19 N, was charged with fel- offenses. Secured bond $1,000. Madion Green Drive, Tampa, March 23 Drug paraphernalia pos- 443 Watkins Road. ony possession of stolen goods. Ryan H. Ward, 23, of 893 Fla., was charged with posses- Larceny from building was sess/conceal was reported on Driving while impaired was NCDMV continues to issue voter IDs in preparation of 2016 election

With the 2016 elections fast the upcoming elections. said NCSBE Executive Di- tion card (DMV ID card). the date of the election). olina and provide a valid So- approaching, the North Caro- “The Division will continue rector Kim Westbrook Strach. • Unexpired United States There are no photo ID re- cial Security number. The Di- lina Division of Motor Vehi- to support the process of reg- “Our dedicated outreach staff passport. quirements for persons who vision has posted document re- cles continues its collaborative istering North Carolinians to stands ready to help.” • United States military iden- vote via a by-mail absentee quirements for the card on its effort with the North Carolina vote and issuing no-fee voter According to House Bill 589, tification card. ballot, although by-mail absen- website http://www.ncdot.gov/ State Board of Elections to ID cards,” said NCDMV Com- voters who are present to cast • Veterans identification card. tee voters will need to provide dmv/driver/id/. issue no-fee voter ID cards and missioner Kelly Thomas. “We their ballot, either on the day • Tribal enrollment card is- identification information when Applications for cards can register qualified voters at all want to remind everyone that of a primary election or early sued by a federally recognized requesting an absentee ballot. be made at any driver license driver license offices statewide. you can complete this process voting, will be required to show tribe. No-fee ID cards are avail- office. The cards are mailed to As directed by the General as a priority service at any of one of the following acceptable • Tribal enrollment card is- able at all driver license loca- applicants 10 to 15 days fol- Assembly in accordance with the 114 driver license offices forms of photo identification: sued by a tribe recognized by tions for residents who have lowing the completion of an the Voter Information Verifi- across the state. Don’t wait • Unexpired North Caro- North Carolina. no other valid form of iden- application. cation Act (VIVA – House Bill until the last minute.” lina driver license, including • Out-of-state driver license tification as per House Bill To find your nearest driver 589), effective January 1, 2016, “We at the State Board of a learners’ permit or a provi- or non-operators identification 589. Applicants will need to license office location, please North Carolina will require all Elections are committed to en- sional license. card (valid only if the person’s present documents that verify visit the Division’s website at voters to present valid photo suring that every eligible voter • Unexpired North Caro- voter registration date in the their age and identity, their res- http://www.ncdot.gov/dmv/lo- identification to cast a ballot in has proper ID ahead of 2016,” lina non-operators identifica- country is within 90 days of idency address in North Car- cations.html. Triple Threat Performing Arts Academy wins big at major dance event In Lenoir, students of Triple TTPAA received four double Group placed 1st Overall all in tap, “Take Me Out to the Stuckey, Maddie Lay, and Gra- and 1st place overall), Nicole Threat Performing Arts Acad- platinum awards, nine platinum with it’s contemporary num- Ballgame.” The Senior Perfor- cie Ruebel placed 3rd overall, Boone (gold first place, 12th emy recently competed against awards and five gold awards. ber, “Homeless,” and 1st in mance Group placed 3rd over- with a gold 1st place. overall), Mary Cooper (plati- dozens of dance studios from This qualifies them to go to the their category with a tap rou- all in jazz with “City Girl,” and Soloists all earned gold and num, 3rd overall), Kate Cooper around the state and area for Showstopper National Finals tine, “On Broadway.” The their tap routine, “This Joint is platinum awards, and placed (double platinum, 2nd overall), prestigious top honors at Show- in Myrtle Beach this summer. Junior Performance Group Jumpin’,” placed 2nd in its cat- within their age categories. Caroline Spilliards (6th over- stopper, the largest Dance Com- Their entries placed as fol- placed 7th in jazz, “Livin’ in egory. A contemporary routine, Soloists include Polly Tis- all, platinum), Kendra Hall (7th petition in the Country. lows: The Mini Performance New York City,” and 5th over- featuring all 22 dancers earned sue (7th place overall, plati- overall, gold), Abby McLeod a platinum award, and 1st place num), Caroline Cowan (5th (6th place overall, gold), and in its category. place overall, gold), Claire Grace Chastain (Platinum 1st, A trio featuring Natalie Spilliards (double platinum, 14th overall).

Submitted photo Front Row: Ella Ledford, Haven Bryant, Autumn Colton, Claire Spilliards, Zoe Walkingstick, (Second Row) Mary Cooper, Polly Tissue, Nicole Boone, Alden Thomas, Caroline Spilliards, (third row) Tayla Holt, Kiana Stephenson, Maddie Lay, Evelyn Rowan, Abby McLeod, Gracie Ruebel, Natalie Stuckey, Grace Chastain, (back row) Kate Cooper, Kendra Hall, Diana Keown, Mara Buskey.

Submitted photos Induction Ceremony for Daughters of American Revolution The Battle of Sugartown Chapter of the National Society, Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in Franklin held a very unusual New Member Induction Ceremony on March 9, when two new members were inducted, one from the other side of the world. Pictured are, from left, Shelah Portoukalian, chapter regent, new member Susan Fritz (center) from Franklin, and, Judy Hughes, former chapter regent and Margie Keener, chapter registrar, who officiated ORRECTION at the ceremony. Portoukalian is holding a cell phone using C a video chat application to enabling new member, Melanie Kylie Pond (#10) was Ham, to participate live from Shanghai, China. The ceremony misidentified in a soccer took place at 12:30 p.m. in Franklin with Melanie participat- photo in the March 19 ing at 12:30 a.m. local time in China. Ham, originally from issue of the paper. Smoky Highlands, now lives in Shanghai with her husband and two Mountain Times apolo- children. She returns to Highlands each summer with her gizes for the error. family. THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN TIMES – Thursday, April 2, 2015 – Page 3A Plans for new distribution facility could bring jobs

By Jessica Webb exploring plans that could bring As of Tuesday, no deed trans- [email protected] more jobs to Swain County. Ac- fer of the property had been cording to engineers involved filed with the Swain County Engineers have submitted with the plans, the company Register of Deeds Office. plans to the Swain County In- is FedEx. spection Office for a distribu- Swain County Economic De- Plans for a 100,000 square tion facility that would be a velopment Director Ken Mills foot facility have been sub- 100,000 square foot building told the Swain County Board mitted to the county to be and include 192 parking spaces. of Commissioners during the built on this field that is The building, proposed for board’s meeting Thursday, located next to ConMet on Hwy 19. privately owned property on March 26, that the county has Photo by Jessica Webb/SMT Hwy 19 next to Con-Met, in- had no communication directly dicates that a new business is with the company as of yet.

Three break-ins at local church Three Points of Light Training

The Swain County Sheriff’s call the Swain County Sheriff’s Sequoyah Fund has announced a Three Points of Light Train- Office is asking for the pub- Office at 488-0159 or the dis- ing from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. on April 14 at the Qualla Arts & Crafts lic’s help in finding the person patch center at 488-2196. Gallery. or persons responsible for the Participants will learn how to use everyday objects to cre- three different break-ins at the ate perfect lighting to shoot products with your cell phone or Holly Spring’s Baptist Church This small church in Swain point and shoot camera. Each participant will make their own this past week. County has dealt with three Several items belonging to three points of light set-up and photograph products. Using alu- recent break-ins. The Swain minum foil, a white board and light from a window you will the church were taken as well County Sheriff’s Office is as a guitar that belonged to a learn how easy it is to take great pictures with your phone’s seeking the public’s assis- camera or from a point & shoot camera. visiting preacher that was help- tance in finding the suspects ing the congregation out while of the crime. Bring your smart phone and/or point and shoot camera and the church is without a pastor. Photo by Jessica Webb/SMT one to three products. If you have any information, Materials will be supplied to make your own three points of light set-up. The cost is $25. For more information call Hope at (828) 359-5005, or visit Sequoyah Fund on Facebook. Registration Harrah’s Murphy hires 225 from fair Required. Maximum of 15 participants. Harrah’s Cherokee Valley the region over the coming River Casino and Hotel in months in order to fill the 800 Murphy reported Friday that positions required before open- the company hired 225 peo- ing later this year.” ple who attended a job fair on Those hired as table game @ Cherokee PHoenIx THeaTRes Friday, March 20 that was held dealer trainees have to pass a at the Tri-County Community math assessment, but do not Furious 7(PG-13) 10:45,12, 2, 3:15, 5:15, 6:45, 7:15, 8:30, 9:50, 10:20 • 6 Screens College in Peachtree. need to know how to deal. Ge an

• All Stadium H Of those hired, 180 are being The casino will also be hiring Seating Cinderella (PG) ...... 11:10, 1:40, 4:10 ay C trained as table game dealers for positions as slot hosts, slot • All Digital m Projection & Home (PG) ...... 11:30, 2:10, 7... 3D...... 4:30, 9:20 and 45 were offered positions technicians, facilities/ mainte- Sound as surveillance officer trainees. nance, cashiers, hotel and food • High-Back Insurgent (PG-13)...... 11, 1:50, 4:40, 7:30, 10:10 eleCTI on “We’re very pleased with the and beverage. Rocking Seats s $ lm Get Hard (R) ...... 11:20, 1:45, 4:20, 6:50, 9:15 turnout for our first job fair,” When the new casino opens, 5 Tues! FI said Lumpy Lambert, Harrah’s it will have 50,000 square feet 91 sequoyah Trail | Cherokee, nC | 828-497-7384 | PhoenixTheatres.com general manager. “We will con- of gaming space and a 300- tinue to host more job fairs in room hotel. Photo submitted Table Games Dealer Brian Simmons demonstrates blackjack at the Harrah’s Obituaries Cherokee Valley River Casino & Hotel job fair at Tri-County Community College. The job Michael Ray Jones Mondee Monteith fair drew more than 500 peo- ple, and more than 200 were Michael Ray Jones, 54, Mondee Monteith, 65, offered positions. of Bryson City, went home moved from his home in to be with the Lord Tuesday, Bryson City to his Eternal March 24, 2015. A native of Heavenly Home on March Swain County, he was the 30, 2015 to join his father son of Glenda Jones Maney William W. Monteith, mother of Bryson City and the late Ella Cunningham Monteith Clyde Jones. and brothers Walt Patterson In addition to his mother, and Alan Monteith. he is survived by his wife Mondee is survived of 33 years, Susan Wiggins by his wife Patricia Bright Jones; his niece/ daughter Monteith; daughter, Kiristie Jenna D. Wiggins, a God Child Millsaps and husband Terry of Leanna Crisp; Mother-in-Law Cramerton; sons, Christopher Nancy Wiggins; Step Father Monteith of Bryson City and Charlie Maney; brother, Ron Marvin Monteith and wife Jones (Joyce); Brothers- Brandy of Bryson City; and in-Law, David “Bear” and grandchildren, Amber, Logan, Harvey Wiggins; step broth- Layla, Carter, and Creed. ers, Bobby, Charles, and Sam There are two special Maney; nephew, Chris Jones; young men Aaron and Alan niece, Stephanie Morgan; Langston that were like sons great niece, Samantha; great to Mondee. nephew, Logan; and great One sister Nancy Wiggins great nephew Casen. of Bryson City and many Michael graduated from nieces and nephews. Swain County High School Mondee was a graduate of in 1979 and received his Swain County High School Electrical Contracting in 1968 and obtained a for- License from Haywood Tech estry degree from Haywood in 1983. He owned and oper- Community College. ated High Country Electrical Mondee was the owner of for 32 years. several businesses including Funeral Services were Monteith Lumber Company held at 1:00 PM Friday at and Bryson City IGA. Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be Revs. Tim Barker, Ray Fox held at 1:00 PM at Mount and Eddie Stillwell officiated Carmel Baptist Church where with burial in the Blankenship he was a lifelong member on Cemetery. Friday April 3, 2015. Revs. The family received Tim Barker, Earl Holden, and friends starting at 6:00 PM Eddie Stillwell will officiate Thursday at the Church. with burial in the Blankenship Pallbearers were Harvey Cemetery. Wiggins, Darrell Phillips, The family will receive Johnny Crisp, Mark Edwards, friends at Mt. Carmel Baptist Barney Stephens, and John Church starting at 6:00 PM on Kalor. Thursday April 2, 2015. Honorary Pallbearers will In lieu of flowers, memo- be Jerry Mason, Van Crisp, rial donations can be made Scott Warf, Eric Steadman, to Bryson City Food Pantry Chad, Kyle, Kurt, and Cody PO Box 549 Bryson City, NC Stephens, Curt Millsaps, 28713, or Truitt Children’s George Brown, Chris Jones, Home, 75 W. Vineyard Lane, Chris Monteith, and George Hayesville, NC 28904. Lee. Online condolences at In lieu of flowers, www.crispfuneralhome.org donations may be made to Swain County Community Foundation at PO Box 1396, Franklin, NC 28734, or your favorite charity. THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN TIMES – Thursday, April 2, 2015 – Page 4A OPINION

Editorial Opening Day and a Celebrating renewal Fish Fry The Smoky Mountain Times can be similarly enjoyed. Eas- wishes a Happy Easter to all. ter weekend offers the perfect For Christians, Easter Sun- time to reflect on the positives day marks the end of Holy in one’s life and the pursuit of Week, and the rejoice of the new possibilities. rebirth of Christ and all believ- ers. It’s a time where the light overpowers the darkness. Traditions around the Easter Dee Decker holiday are full of rejoicing in Family & Consumer Sciences/Community renewal and celebration, from Rural Development the smell of Easter lilies filling the air to families and friends gathering to enjoy ham and hot cross buns. Believers and non-believers The fishing season for hatch- recognize the holiday with a Letters to the Editor ery supported trout water is visit from the Easter Bunny and Say no to HB 203 son, B. Brown, Szoka, (Primary) forgive. Then, as we live holy almost here. There are many colored eggs, both of which are Baskerville, R. Brown, Bryan, lives, as we forgive, we will see healthy reasons to eat fish, es- To all the good people of Malone, and Pittman. (If these that forgiveness isn’t free, it is a celebration of spring. pecially fresh mountain trout North Carolina, I just wanted are your Reps, you need to give sometimes very costly. Also in spring, new buds caught from one of our beau- to let you know you might like them a call) and call yours and Though it is free to the for- tiful local streams. blooms and all of nature seems to take a look at House Bill 203 tell them, “No, no.” given, it costs the forgiver, none Eating fish once or twice a to awaken from its long win- the state wants you to pay $200 more so than Christ. He gave week in place of beef or pork ter slumber. a year for each car or truck you Donald Felker all to offer forgiveness to a sin- can lower the amount of satu- For all involved, the mes- own each year to the DMV. Lexington, N.C. ful world. Let’s not take lightly So, just say you own a car, His gift to us by continuing in rated fat in your diet. The fat in sage of spring and renewal truck and your wife owns a car, Forgiveness in Christ the very patterns of sin, which certain fish like salmon or trout you pay the state $600 more cost Him so much to forgive. He gives us healthy omega-3 fatty a year when you get your tag. This letter is in response to doesn’t want to just gift us with acids. These fatty acids help Now, let’s look at the people that Jeff Helpman’s article on for- forgiveness. He wants to change keep your heart healthy and re- Online Poll use our roads that go through giveness. Thank you, Jeff, for us, to free us from that which SMT our state. They fill up in South your thoughts on forgiveness. It causes us to need forgiveness. duce stroke risk. Cast your vote online: Carolina and Virginia, and go is true that no relationship can Unlike Christ, when we for- Fish is easy to prepare. Fol- www.thesmokymountaintimes.com through North Carolina and withstand unforgiveness. give we can’t change the object lowing a few simple steps is im- never stop. Now they want us I think, however, that forgive- of our forgiveness. We can only portant for both taste and safety. Do you think the county should con- to pay for them? People, I don’t ness and hate do not “destroy the hope and pray that the patterns of • Handle the fish as little know about you, but I can’t af- very structure of the personal- bad behavior will be broken in Q tinue to have an in-home aide services as possible before, during and ford to give the N.C. Governor ity of the hater” as you quoted that person’s life and they would after cooking for best texture program? more money when our land taxes Martin Luther as saying, rather be free. So, sometimes we have and appearance. went up and everything has too. ,it reveals the very core of who to set up guards. Sometimes we & Last Week What are the people that live on we are or were without Christ. even have to take a hard line, as • If you are not plan- a fixed income going to do? As believers, if we are not con- Paul did in Galatians or Titus, ning to cook the trout within Do you give regular donations to local Disabled people use their cars stantly seeking to be holy as when, not only was he dealing 2 days after catching it, wrap A nonprofi ts? to go to the doctors and not much God is holy and allowing Him with bad behavior, but with a tightly and freeze it immedi- more. What is North Carolina to do that work in us, we will false gospel. ately. When you prepare fro- doing with all the money that not break the sinful patterns in zen trout, thaw it in the refrig- Yes: 58% they going to get from the moped our lives that lead to hate and Julie Widman erator overnight. Rinse it in No: 42% laws that are coming out, people? unforgiveness. Marble, N.C. Here are the Reps of N.C. that God is holy. He calls us to ho- cold water, drain and pat dry. trying to do this to us: Jeter, Dob- liness so that we can love and • Never thaw fish at room temperature. • Unfrozen or thawed fish Cars are cars today, but that fi rst will keep fresh no longer than LETTERS POLICY 36 hours. Smoky Mountain Times welcomes the opinions of • When preparing trout, re- its readers. To submit a letter to the editor, email, fax, one conjures up a lot of memories member that the scales do not hand deliver the letter to our office or on our website. need to be removed. In fact, Do you remember your first cold day would set up a mean For emails, please submit letters to editor@thesmoky- leaving the scales intact makes mountaintimes.com. For online, go to www.thesmo- car? charge of electricity on your Of course, you do, if you lips, providing a surprise jolt is easy to bread without using kymountaintimes.com. To fax, send to (828)488-0315. any liquid. Please include a daytime phone number that you can had one. Everybody remembers to a simple kiss. The car had a be reached at so that staff can confirm your letter. The his first car and his first kiss. good heater. The radio worked • Leave the head or tail phone number will not be published. Sometimes they were related. sometimes. on while cooking. This mini- The views expressed in letters are not necessarily those My first car was a real win- The best thing was, I looked mizes skin breakage and “for- of Smoky Mountain Times or Community Newspapers, ner. It was a 1951 Mercury, cool driving that low car with eign” flavors. a black one with two doors. its black, rounded fenders that Inc. Letters must be signed and be no longer than 500 Phil Hudgins • When cooking trout, hot words. Writers are limited to one letter every 30 days. Cost $400 cash money. When contrasted with the white-side- you stopped at a service sta- CNI Senior Editor wall tires. After a day of wax- and quick is the best method. 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Last week we looked at one the most desperate men in the World War I, reckoned Quill According to family tradi- one of the primary feeders of story of Quill Rose’s lifelong business” of making moonshine “a redoubtable citizen” and tion, he periodically sought Forney Creek). While Rose activity as a maker of what and adds “he is said to have sev- “a quiet, peaceful old chap.” that vegetative gold mine, with- was unquestionably “much of he called tanglefoot. Perhaps eral notches on his gun.” Still, He described Aunt Vicey “a out success, for the remainder a man,” a larger-than-life fig- the best-known tale of Quill’s he went free, and that is both a motherly old lady.” The scribe of his life. Near the end of his ure who performed dozens of moonshining came when he was telling commentary on the legal also noted that the Roses were years Quill purportedly men- desperate deeds, this particu- well into his 70s. This time a standards of the time and an in- “great respecters of the law,” tioned the general location to lar tale seems just a bit too tall. pair of fearless revenue agents dication that this picturesque but only to the extent they could Sam Hunnicutt, indicating it Moreover, even some of those arrested him on the basis of hav- scofflaw had achieved iconic “regard the law as just.” Quill was on what he called Chim- who considered it pure gospel ing caught him feeding his hogs Mountain Musings status. In the latter regard his never felt it was right to penal- ney Rock Branch on the Ten- suggested that Quill spoke the “with swill that bears a close and Memories with image reminds one of the pop- ize a man for utilizing grain he nessee side of the Smokies. The truth with one significant ex- resemblance to the mash from ular notoriety “Popcorn” Sut- had grown as he saw fit, and he latter describes finding the ex- ception; he cast himself in the a still.” At the ensuing trial in Jim Casada ton achieved in modern times. acted accordingly. pansive ‘sang patch, well after role actually played by another Asheville the judge, James fluential man of affairs not only Quill, even at three score Moonshining was something Rose’s death, in one version of man. Like so many of the de- Boyd, asked: “How do you in Swain County but through- ten and more, still cut an im- Rose practiced until the final his book, “Twenty Years Hunt- tails surrounding his life, un- plea? Is it guilty or not guilty.” out western North Carolina, may pressive figure. A writer cov- year of his life, and he and Aunt ing and Fishing in the Great certainty reigns supreme. Quill, although his beard had have been the key factor in Rose ering the trial estimated him to Vicey were prime examples of Smoky Mountains.” More believable is the like- turned to grey and his wrin- avoiding hard time. Coburn was be around 60 years of age and “groundhogging it,” as moun- Quill’s search for ‘sang may lihood of him having derived kled visage told of a hard life, a good friend of Quill’s, and a noted he was “hale and hearty.” tain folks sometimes described have been unsuccessful, but some money from the bounty stood straight as a poplar sap- night or two prior to the judge’s After his acquittal Rose returned eking out a hardscrabble liv- such definitely was not the case paid on wolf pelts, and $5 was ling and stared at the judge with decision Coburn hosted a dinner to his home high up Eagle Creek ing the in the Smokies. Quill when it came to hunting bears, a truly significant sum in the his hawk-like eyes. His succinct party for an assemblage of nota- in the shadows of Silers Bald, did some farming, a bit of guid- other game, and even wolves. area during the final decades reply was: “Maybe.” bles including politicians, busi- where he lived, genially toler- ing, had a tub mill to grind his The state of North Carolina of the 19th century. For a com- Perhaps motivated by the ness leaders, and even a man ated as a resident interloper, grain and that of others living paid a $5 bounty on wolves up parison, Quill supposedly sold quaintness of the reply, lack of the cloth. All of these men on land belonging to the R. nearby, hunted for food and fun, until the early 1890s, and one his brother, Jake, 100 acres in of hard evidence, or the defen- spoke on Rose’s behalf, and in E. Wood Lumber Company. raised and traded livestock, and of the many Rose-related hunt- the Cades Cove area of Tennes- dant’s engaging nature, Judge what seems highly irregular if He may not have absorbed all was a noted “sanger” (ginseng ing episodes involves a notori- see at five cents an acre. Fam- Boyd released Quill, who had not outright illegal, Judge Boyd of Judge Boyd’s intended les- hunter). In fact, on one occasion ous sheep killer. The account, ily considerations aside, this been found guilty, with noth- was among those in attendance. son but did vow never “to get while hunting bear he stumbled as related to the authors of “The would mean he got the same ing more than some general ad- It was apparently the only ketched” again. on a patch of ‘sang that encom- Heart of the Alleghanies,” has amount for a substantial tract monitions regarding his behav- time Quill was ever arrested, Back on Eagle Creek he re- passed several acres. Anxious Quill killing a three-legged wolf of mountain land as he did for ior and future making and pur- even though an account of the sumed the only lifestyle he to keep its whereabouts secret, with his bare hands after stum- a single wolf. veying of corn squeezings. Of incident in the May 22, 1911 had ever known. One writer he eased out of the area and re- bling on its “nest” beneath a wa- Next week we will conclude course intercession by Jack Co- edition of the Asheville Gazette- who visited him at this time, joined the others in the hunt- terfall on Bear Creek (two main this profile of a fascinating old burn, a popular and highly in- News describes him as “one of shortly before the onset of ing party. ridgelines away, the stream is Smokies’ original. Living with cats and dogs under the same roof I’m not sure where the phrase Dogs with strong prey drives species introduction in the av- and dogs on a leash! him once again when he looks “fighting like cats and dogs” (the desire to catch, shake and erage household, one needs lit- If the resident dog lacks basic away from the cat. comes from, but in the majority kill) can put the family cat in tle more than a dog who under- manners or is the newcomer, The baby gate is crucial in of homes I am acquainted with, considerable danger. I do, how- stands a few rudimentary com- a four-foot house leash and providing a cat with dog-free my home included, dogs and ever, know for a fact that a dog mands and a sturdy baby gate. buckle collar can give the care- territory. A nervous feline can cats share living quarters quite that is labeled as a prey driven A canine who has learned to re- taker control over the situation. hop the gate to find a safe amiably. In fact, it is often more breed can live peacefully and spond to basics such as “Leave When the dog rushes past in a haven, and a food bowl placed difficult to introduce a second happily with a cat. In my case it,” “Down” and “Come” can raucous game of “catch the cat,” behind will be untouched by ca- female cat or a second male dog the dog that I was told to keep most likely be controlled around step on the end of the leash. nine muzzles. to a household than it is a mem- away from my cat at all cost a new cat indoors. As the dog brakes and turns to Beth Cline ber of the other species. slept with my cat and felt the Outdoors is another matter look at you, utter your “Sit” or What’s the scoop? There are exceptions, of cat was her protector instead of completely. Many otherwise “Down” command. Don’t forget All my dogs have a fasci- PAWS course. Trying to socialize stray the other way around. cat-friendly dogs view out- to praise the dog when he com- nation with litter boxes and cats that border on feral pres- door cats as prey to be chased plies. If he shows the slightest unfortunately what is placed Executive Director ents a serious health risk to res- Do fence them in down and dispatched – a strong interest in chasing the cat, growl ident dogs, even friendly ones. To make a successful inter- case for keeping cats indoors “Leave it” at him and praise See Cline, page 6A Hudgins: Nothing like that first set of wheels Continued from page 4A road. It was on a hill, and she women who like to hurt during is in your blind spot. miss that ’51 Mercury. It had dentally, came standard with a didn’t see me. I didn’t see her childbirth. My wife didn’t want But I miss those old cars. I a lot of character, which, inci- lot of rattles. until our car hoods merged. It to hurt birthing our first daugh- actually ordered food. cost about $390 to fix a $400 car, ter, so we chose the Le Mans It was the kind of car that fit and the insurance company fixed method. I took her to the hos- in anywhere. Parked in front of it, apparently to save 10 bucks. pital in that Pontiac, and they TIME OF MEETINGS Pete’s pool room or going to After I married, I drove more knocked her out cold before she some swankier place like the Swain County Board of respectable cars, cars of many gave birth. Dog ’n’ Suds, that old Mercury makes and colors. One of them Today’s cars are nice, with Equalization and Review held its hood high. Of course, the was a Pontiac the color of a bowl their beep, beep, beep when muffler drooped a little. of Del Monte sweet peas that you cross a center line, and their But the black beauty was had been left out in the sun. We flashing red lights when you’re Pursuant to N.C.G.S. 105-322 the Swain County Board never the same after a woman also owned a brown 1966 Pon- approaching another car too fast, hit me head-on while passing tiac Le Mans, not to be confused and their yellow lights in the side of Equalization and Review will meet as required by law. a car parked on her side of the with the Lamaze, which is for mirrors warning you that a car PURPOSE OF MEETINGS Decker: Fried trout Continued from page 4A Nutrition Information Per To hear, upon request, any and all taxpayers who own or Dip fish into beaten egg, Serving: then into breadcrumbs. Place Calories …………351 control taxable property assessed for taxation in Swain For a low fat version my coated fish in a well-greased, Fat……………….18 grams County, North Carolina, with respect to the valuation favorite “fried trout” try this shallow baking pan. Sprinkle Protein……………32 grams of such property, or the property of others, and to fulfi ll recipe: with salt and pepper. Driz- Sodium……516 milligrams zle a mixture of melted butter other duties and responsibilities required by law. Oven Fried Trout or margarine and lemon juice For more recipes using trout, Three 10-to-12-ounce fresh over fish. Bake in a 500-de- contact the Swain County Co- pan-dressed trout. gree oven until golden and fish operative Extension office at TIME OF MEETINGS 1 beaten egg flakes easily when tested with (828) 488-3848. ½ cup fine dry bread crumbs a fork. Allow 5 to 6 minutes Sources: United States Trout ¼ cup melted butter or for each ½ inch of thickness. Farmers Association, Univer- Th e Swain County Board of Equalization and Review margarine Makes 3 servings. sity of Nevada Cooperative Ex- will convene for its fi rst meeting on April 6, 2015, and 1 Tablespoon lemon juice tension, Southern Regional Aquaculture Center will adjourn for the purpose of accepting requests for hearings at its last meeting on April 10, 2015. Meetings will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the Swain County Regional Business, Education and Training Center located at 45 East Ridge Drive, Bryson City, N.C. in room 307. Re- quests for hearings must be received not later than the fi nal adjournment date of Friday, April 10, 2015 by 9:00 a.m. In the event of any earlier or later adjournment date, notice will be given to the newspaper of publica- tion.

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SWAIN COUNTY TAX ASSESSOR CLERK TO THE BOARD OF E & R 101 Mitchell Street, PO Box 2321 Bryson City, N.C. 28713 828-488-9273 THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN TIMES – Thursday, April 2, 2015 – Page 6A Swain County High School hosts career fair By Angela McCall [email protected]

Teaching, cosmetology, graphic design, construction, marine biology, criminal justice and culinary arts: these are just a few of the careers students at Swain County High School were exposed to on Friday, March 27 during the career fair. The goal of the career fair was to introduce students to differ- ent career opportunities that are available to them in their own backyard. Freshman, sopho- mores, juniors and seniors were all able to attend. Students were allotted enough time to speak with four different vendors of their choice. Photo by Toby Burrell Photo by Angela McCall/SMT “It’s really useful to get to A career fair held at Swain County High School on Friday, March 27, allowed students to Representatives from Swain County Sheriff’s Office were learn about stuff before I go learn about careers that they could pursue in this area. among those who had booths at the career fair. to college,” said Karie Jones, senior. Huddle House, Soda Pop’s, The following branches of the Professions. “We’ve talked to this time as an opportunity to tice has allowed him to apply The career fair was orga- Harrah’s Cherokee Casino, military were also present: the lots of interesting people.” learn more information about what he learns in the classroom nized and executed by the Ca- Textures Salon & Spa, Swain Navy, National Guard, Army and HR Assistant at Con-Met, the pathway that they have al- to real-life situations. After grad- reer Development Team at County Sheriff’s Department, Air Force. Sherry Oliver, said that she ready chosen. uating from Swain County High Swain County High School NC Highway Patrol, Cherokee Western Carolina University hopes by being present at the School, Cloer plans to continue including Sonja Blankenship, Dental Clinic, Swain Medical, showed a strong presence at the career fair, students will realize “I definitely want to be a doc- taking classes at SCC until he Barbara Sneed, Tavish Brown, Swain County EMS, NC Depart- career fair. The College of Ed- that there are opportunities avail- tor,” said Storm Ledford, also a has obtained his Associate’s Billie Clemens, Cindi Quinnett, ment of Transportation, Con- ucation and Allied Professions, able to them among their local senior student at Swain County Degree. Cindy Thompson, Ian Roper and Met, Bryson City Fire Depart- The School of Music and Ar- businesses. Mark Little, a man- High School. “I really like the “So many of our students have Samantha McFalls. ment, Swain County Hospital, chitecture were present talking ufacturer at Con-Met, said that research part of it.” been accepted,” said Thompson. The following local busi- Earwood, Moore, Carpenter, & to students about the different they are trying to show students Cody Cloer, another senior “It’s great that they know where ness were present at the ca- Guy and National Park Service. opportunities available to them the different kinds of technolo- student at Swain County High they’re going.” reer fair: artist and graphic de- Cherokee Animal Care Clinic through the university. gies that are available to them School, has his plate full with “I think this has provided a signer, Charles Heath, Carolina wasn’t able to make the fair due “We are very fortunate that in their own town. finishing high school, taking great opportunity and insight for West Sports Medicine, Moun- to an emergency and have re- Swain invited us to talk to their While some students saw the college classes at Southwestern them,” said Thompson. tain Ford, Cherokee Fisher- scheduled a school visit for students,” said Jenny Stewart, career fair as an opportunity to Community College (SCC) and For more information on the ies and Wildlife Management, May 11, according to Cindy coordinator of academic advis- learn more about different ca- working in an apprentice posi- career fair or career develop- Catamount Travel Center & Thompson, career development ing and special programs in the reers before deciding on their tion at Con-Met. ment, contact Cindy Thompson coordinator. College of Education and Allied future path, other students used Cloer says being an appren- at [email protected]. Olympics: Regional competition in May Continued from page 1A

County Urgent Care plans to at- tend the Special Olympics and help by setting up a “boo-boo” station for the participants. a state that is safe,” Holt said. “We are so excited to go to “We would like to see in the fu- the event,” said Wright. “You ture more students participat- can’t help but be excited.” ing. Maybe one day we can host Holt has been working with it at our school.” her students to get them pre- For more information on pared and a little more condi- the Special Olympics, contact tioned for the upcoming events. Regional Coordinator, Karen “We go to the track a cou- Coker, at cokerfarm1@gmail. ple times a week,” said Holt. com, Swain Coordinator, Lee Submitted photo “I just think Special Olym- Hyatt, at [email protected], Pictured are students who enrolled to participate in the Special Olympics, along with representatives from Urgent Care in pics is a chance for our stu- or Kim Holt at kholt@swain- Bryson City and teachers. Pictured are: Robert Stephenson Josiah Bjerkness, John Taylor, Alexandria Styles, Eeva Haigler, dents who normally don’t get mail.org. Shameeka Hunt, Jesse Lopez, Corbin Wilson, Maria Medford Adults in pic are Bobbi Jo Dunlap, Tessa Wright, Dr. Castor, to do athletic things to shine in Mindy Castor, Christie Jones and Kim Holt. Cline: Cats, dogs can get along just fine Continued from page 5A one end and a food dish at the As for alternative feeding made cat tower that only the cat Much research has gone into de- home occupied by dogs and other will adequately meet your stations, countertops and wide can reach. The dogs including veloping specialized canine and cats is a living example of The cat’s needs. window sills can provide out-of- Ms. Miracle cannot reach his feline diets. Keeping them out Peaceable Kingdom. Thoughtful in the litter box, yuck. I real- A covered litterbox prevents reach dining spots for felines. I throne. Remember, cat food and of each other’s bowls is crucial. management can guarantee that ize my dogs are not strange or thievery in some cases, but be- feed my cat on a very tall home dog food are not interchangeable. With a little forethought, a a full house is always a winner. out of the ordinary because all ware! More than one dog has the dogs at the shelter have a managed to get its head caught huge fascination with cat litter in the box and run hither and yon boxes as well. Placing the litter- trying to break free. In one case box behind the gate that I men- I learned of, the cat was in the tioned earlier will ensure that cat litterbox when the dog got the feces stay right where the cat cover stuck on his head. Could leaves them. You may be think- a case of lapsed litterbox visits ing, “Ugh, how tasteless!” but be far behind? the dog’s response is more likely If you own your home, there to be, “Yum! How tasty!” Antic- are more viable options open to ipate this eventuality, and pre- you. Some folks cut cat-sized pare for it. openings in linen closet doors In some situations, a gate will or bathroom vanities as a good not be a viable solution. If this way to both keep Bowser out is the case in your home, cre- of the cat box and the box itself ative thinking will play a crucial out of view. role in household management. Is your bathtub tall and your dog Separate tables small? If so, then a litterbox at THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN TIMES – Thursday, April 2, 2015 – Page 7A Things shaping up at Island Street property By Jessica Webb people walking through the barn at the Swain Extension Center [email protected] due to the age of the structure. at 488-3848 for an application. The county is still waiting The improvements for Is- While Island Street in down- to find out if it will receive land Street coincide nicely with town Bryson City only recently grant funding from the Appa- the Wildlife Resources Com- became a destination point for lachian Regional Commission mission’s recent approval of area residents and visitors who that would fund sidewalks with 2.2 miles of the Tuckaseegee are seeking fresh produce or benches, trash receptacles and River that runs through down- handcrafted goods for sale at lighting to the area from Ev- town Bryson City as Delayed the Swain County Farmer’s erett Street. Trout Harvest Waters. With the Market, the county has plans The Swain County Farm- approval, the Town of Bryson to make this area more appeal- er’s Market moved to the Is- City is looking at becoming a ing to all. land Street location last sum- Trout City. Along with stock- More activity is in the works mer. While prior to the move, ing the river, the WRC will also for the area at the corner of Col- several vendors were skeptical help fund new public access lins Street and Island Street that about the location, many re- points along the river. will eventually transform the ported at the end of the season Mills said the county is also area into an arts cultural center that they liked the new location. reapplying for a grant through and entertainment space, along Plans are for the market to Duke Energy Water Resources with continuing to serve as a open for the season on May 1 Fund to build a public access space for the farmer’s market. and go through Oct. 30, and be point and overlook on Island Most recently, county main- open on Fridays from 9 a.m.-1 Street. tenance has poured a concrete Photo by Jessica Webb/SMT p.m. Organizers are also plan- The vision for the property slab for a covered pavilion on A concrete base for a small pavilion space was poured recently at the Island Street property. ning an additional market on also includes a proposed cul- the property that will most The site is the location for the Swain County Farmer’s Market. Several improvements are Tuesday evenings, tentatively to tural arts center, future class- likely serve as a space for live planned in the future for the area. be held June 16-Sept. 15 from 5 rooms and a future art stu- performances — perhaps coin- p.m.-8 p.m. Those interested in dio, although these structures ciding with the farmer’s market. where the county also has plans provements this summer. Ac- clean and repair the barn. He being a vendor at the market can are further out in the develop- On the site is a historic barn, to possibly make some im- cording to Mills, they plan to said they don’t plan to have contact Christine Bredenkamp ment plans. COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS Swain County Genealogi- The meeting will be held at Wednesday, April 8, at the ical Society’s April program. The program will be in the Quilters Guild meets April cal Society meets tonight the SCGHS Library, located at Swain County Rec Park (the Heather South, expert on his- Community Room of the his- 13 Swain County Genealogical 200 Main Street. The presenta- old Pepsi Plant). People must toric document preservation at toric Jackson County Court- The Smoky Mountain Quil- and Historical Society invites tion will be followed by Genie bring bags/ boxes for their the Western Regional Archives house on Thursday, April 9, at ters Guild will meet on Monday, the community to join them shop talk and networking. Re- food. in Asheville, will provide infor- 7 p.m. All JCGS events are April 13, at 9:30 a.m., in Tartan for the group’s next meeting freshments will be served after mation on how to preserve your free of charge and the public Hall of 1st Presbyterian Church, at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April the presentation. Jackson County Genea- family photos, letters, clippings is welcome. For more infor- 26 Church Street, Franklin. 2. Mary Wachacha will present logical Society meets April 9 and other documents. Bring mation call (828) 631-2646. Russ and Rhonda Adams will a program on “Land and the MANNA food distribution “A Trunkload of Trouble, your own paper items for eval- talk about preparing a quilt to Early Settlers of Swain County: Wednesday The Do’s and Don’ts of Pre- uation and Heather can provide send to a longarmer. Who Lived Where and Where A MANNA food distri- serving Things” is the name of advice on how to preserve them They Went.” bution will be 1 p.m.-3 p.m. the Jackson County Genealog- for future generations. Hospital: ER improvements planned Continued from page 1A healthier together. Additionally, Harris’ Frank- lin campus, formerly the West- Regional and Swain Commu- Care Medical Park of Franklin, nity Hospitals have many new will now be called Harris Re- projects on the horizon, includ- gional Hospital Medical Park ing the construction of a new of Franklin. The facilities also Emergency Department at Har- have launched a new Physi- ris, completing the New Gener- “As Duke LifePoint hospitals, As a part of their new iden- cian Referral Line to ensure ations Family Birthing Center we already have been able to tity, Harris Regional and Swain that patients have easy, conve- enhance the care we deliver Community Hospitals have un- at Harris, and restoring operat- nient access to care throughout and strengthen our hospitals’ veiled new logos that highlight the region: 1-844-414-DOCS. ing room capabilities at Swain abilities to work together and the partnership with Duke Life- Community Hospital. positively impact the commu- Point. These will be featured “Harris Regional Hospital nity. Our partnership is bring- on new hospital signage as well and Swain Community Hos- ing unparalleled expertise in as on refreshed websites. The pital have been integral to the clinical excellence and qual- hospitals also will begin a new health and wellness of this ity care to this region, which awareness campaign that high- region for many years,” said is why we have developed the lights their deep roots in the Steve Heatherly, President and tagline ‘Together making com- community and their commit- CEO at Harris Regional and munities healthier.’” ment to making communities Swain Community Hospitals. Aide: Employees appeal to county Continued from page 1A funded program. missioners to continue the “It’s been a struggle ever program. since I’ve known about the Theresa Cunningham, who in employees is also tied to fed- program,” said Phil Carson, has worked in the program for eral requirements that went into commission chairman. He has 15 years, said her retirement effect last year. served as a commissioner since would suffer dramatically — Requirements under the Af- 2006 and was on the health and as she’s nearing retirement fordable Care Act, commonly board for six years prior to that. age. She fears that no one else known as Obamacare, limit the Commissioners Steve Moon would hire her if she lost her health department’s ability to and David Monteith both said job. have part-time aides, Lewis they wanted to see the program “I lack two years to retire,” said. If an employee works continue. Phil Carson, chair- said Joyce Mosely. “This is 30 hours or more, the county man of the board, said he didn’t gonna mess me up. We hope must provide health insurance. foresee any cuts to the pro- you keep it going.” “What the ACA has done is gram for the 2015-2016 fis- “It seems like we have to prohibit us from getting part cal budget. fight for this job every year time employees,” King said. “I know we need to do the and we shouldn’t have to,” “Back in 2008, the reimburse- right thing,” he said. “We still said Didi DeHart, who is in ments were a little bit more and have to make some tough de- her 40s and has worked in the we had a good payer mix and cisions. I don’t want anybody program for 17 years. the program was more sustain- to lose their job. Probably for The elderly that they work able than it is today.” this year, we’re not going to with are a part of the communi- Previously, he explained, the have much of a choice but ty’s heritage, she said. DeHart county could balance the cost to continue it. In the future and others also talked about of providing benefits and paid years, we’re probably going how difficult it is for the cli- time off for full-time employ- to have to make some tough ents to undergo change. ees with the reimbursement decisions.” Last fall, changes were made when part-time employees “I wish the Medicaid reim- to the program that caused De- worked. bursement we get back would Hart’s previous client to quit, Many of those part-time em- help cover the cost,” Carson she said. Regardless, DeHart ployees actually worked closer added. said she still visits with her and to 39 hours, King said. How- Carson added that the com- does the things she did for her ever, with the requirements missioners have been advocat- before. of the ACA, they can work ing to elected officials at the Faye Lockland has a sister no more than 29 hours now state legislature and U.S. Con- who is in the program. She without the county offering gress to fully fund Medicaid. too asked the commissioners benefits. to continue funding it. When pairing the require- Nowhere to go “They’re your companions ment with the fact that cli- Several of the aides who too,” she said. “If you have a ents’ needs are generally for 40 work in the program have been bad day, they listen to you and hours or 20 hours, it makes it with the county for more than help you out.” even more difficult, King said. 15 years — and this year’s dis- Some even suggested that Private companies that pro- cussion is certainly not the first they would take cuts for travel vide the in-home aide ser- time they have worried about reimbursement and paid time vices aren’t under the same the security of their jobs. off if it would help keep the restrictions. According to some who program in place. “Most other agencies don’t work in the program, the pos- “We need to gather all of have to offer insurance,” Lewis sibility of the county ending the information,” said com- said. “We can’t do that because its in-home aide program came missioner Ben Bushyhead. “I it’s discriminatory.” up about 12 years ago and has don’t know if it can be given It would be discriminatory been a discussion topic every and then taken away.” because the county offers ben- budget cycle for the past five In an interview Monday, efits to its other employees. years. King confirmed that benefits The cost to provide insur- Several aide workers at- cannot be taken away from the ance for each employee is tended Thursday night’s meet- full-time county employees. $4,000 a year, she said, since ing, and it was emotional as the county’s insurance is a self- they appealed to the com- THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN TIMES – Thursday, April 2, 2015 – Page 8A Outdoors Trout fishing season opens this weekend Bring your own rock Satur- in the past. Please remember Dyer, this record smashing ney Creek, Hazel Creek and near rocky bottoms is the best day for the opening weekend to pick up any streamside lit- Brown Trout weighed in at the Oconaluftee River. idea. Anglers are catching their of North Carolina Trout fish- ter and not contribute to the 24 lbs and 10 oz! There may Best flies are: limits using live minnows and ing season. This is one of the problem yourself by picking or may not be another record Blue Duns #14-18, Red night crawler rigs worked biggest “sporting events” in up your used bait containers in there, but that’s great thing Quill dries #14-16, Quill Gor- slowly fishing late afternoon the state. Anglers flock to the and empty packages of tackle. about fishing...you just never don dries #12-14, Little Black and into the night. Tossing a rivers and creeks in the seem- Nothing takes away from the know! Look for area on the Caddis in #14-16, Little Win- jig head rigged, Mr. Twister ing hundreds to catch the first opening day experience by Nantahala that offer easy ac- ter Stonefly nymphs in #14-18, is also bringing in some de- trout of the season. Going trout wading through a mound of cess to the river. Old closed Little Winter Stonefly dries in cent Walleye and White bass. fishing on the first Saturday of Eugene Shuler trash left behind by a fish- bridges, campgrounds and pic- #14-18, Blue Winged Olives in Largemouth bass fishing is April is a family tradition for Fishing notes erman on your way into the nic areas are perfect and offer #18-22, Quill Gordon nymphs becoming increasingly better. folks not only in North Car- creeks. Always bring along a some of the best fishing! #12-14, Pheasant Tail Nymphs Mid-day flats and points next olina but everywhere in the small plastic bag and pick up The fishing across the area #12-18, Hares Ear nymphs to deep water seem to be the south. If you have ever wanted use natural or artificial bait the junk you see left behind has been fantastic the past #12-16, egg patterns in #10-12, hot ticket. Largemouth will a time to take your kids fish- and the use of treble hooks by others. Hopefully you can week. Plenty of surface activity Rainbow Warriors in #14-20, move up along the depths as ing, this is it. The opening of are permitted. leave the place you just fished has brought trout to the top to and black midges in #22-26. the day goes by and make for “trout season” is more antici- Hatchery supported waters at in better shape for the next feed every afternoon. Nothing For Streamer patterns try black great fishing using rattle traps pated by school boys than the in Swain County include, the person. brings a smile to your face like and olive Woolly Buggers in and working jigs. opening day of Squirrel hunt- lower Nantahala River, Con- The hottest fishing destina- catching a trout on a dry fly! sizes #6-8, dark brown Scul- Get out on Saturday for Sea- ing season in the Fall. leys Creek, Alarka Creek, tion this week will be the lower The Great Smoky Mountains pins in #6-8, and black Rabbit son Opener and take your kids Remember you must have lower Deep Creek, Silver- Nantahala River. The lower National Park is just starting to Strip Zonkers in #6-10. fishing. Don’t miss an oppor- a valid NC Fishing License mine and Brush Creek. Please Nantahala River is full of both fish really good. Mid-day until Fontana Lake is seeing tunity to spend some equality with a Trout Stamp to fish make sure to respect private stocked and wild trout. Some late afternoon action is very plenty of Walleye action in time outdoors together. Think State Hatchery Supported Wa- land owners along the creeks of the biggest trout in the area strong. We’re seeing good ac- the creek and river mouths. back to some of the fondest ters. You can keep seven trout and only access the water in live in the Nantahala River. The tivity on the surface and feed- Some early Walleye are start- childhood memories you had, in State waters which have to the public areas. Most of the State Record Brown Trout was ing trout can be found all up ing their spawning runs, along and I’d bet they were of fish- be 7 inches or bigger. In Hatch- time, places are posted because caught here on April 17, 1998 and down the streams. Top lo- with White Bass and Crappie. ing with your folks! ery Supported waters you can of litter and property damage by Bryson City native Robert cations are Deep Creek, For- Fishing close to the banks or See you on the water! NRC hosts Whitewater U.S. Open for slalom, downriver

Nantahala Racing Club hosted the Whitewater U.S. Open for slalom and down- river racing at the Nantahala Outdoor Center on March 28-March 29. Athletes from across the coun- try spent the week- end on the Nantahala River competing. Photos by Jessica Webb/SMT SMOKY MOUNTAIN TIMES B Thursday, April 2, 2015 Sports Section

Photo by Bryan Sitton Photo by Bryan Sitton Maroon Devil Jordan Cody competes in the 4x100 relay. Swain took second place in the relay. Lady Devil Emily Styles competes in the 110 meter hurdles. Swain men’s track wins home meet, girls tie for first

After three years of noth- tham also placed second in the ing but away meets, the Ma- 1600 meter. roon Devils men’s track pro- Swain showed off its im- gram gave their fans some- proved depth to great effect thing to cheer about Wednes- in the relays, posting wins in day at Memorial Stadium by the 4x100 and 4x800 relays. defeating Andrews, Robbins- Swain placed second in the ville, Highlands and Nantahala 4x400 relay and third in the in Smoky Mountain Confer- 4x200 as well. ence action. The women tied “I can finally retire in for first against the same field. peace,” men’s head coach Leading the charge for Gary Hollins said after the the men was Cooper Rein- meet. “I’ve been waiting to ert, who won the 400-meter beat Robbinsville for six years, dash (58.39) and pole vault and it finally happened.” (12’0”) and also placed fifth On the women’s side, the in the 200-meter dash (24.63). Lady Devils 4x800 relay team Photo by Jessica Webb/SMT Ben Miller proved to be the got things off to a good start Swain’s Parker Chatham takes the lead in the 800 meter. fastest 110-meter hurdler, by handily beating Robbins- winning by a wide margin in ville, which came into the Emma Pindur taking second in “Our depth allowed us to 17.51, then coming back to meet with the number one the 1600 (5:51) and third in the hang in there against two place second in the 300-meter time in the state. Other win- 800 (2:46), Kylie Pond plac- teams we haven’t beaten in hurdles (45.68) and fourth in ners include Lydia Sale in the ing second in the 3200 (14:56), years,” said women’s head the long jump (16’8”). Other 100m (13.12) and long jump Emily Styles taking third in coach Phil Latter. “We knew winners include Parker Cha- (14’6”), Maggie Burns in the the 100m hurdles (18.68) and coming into this year that we Photo by Bryan Sitton tham in the 800-meter run 400m (1:02.2), and Katherine high jump (4’8”) and Saman- had the chance to do some- Lady Devil Lydia Sale competes in the long-jump. Sale (2:21) and Angel Bowers in Brown in the discus (89’3”). tha Thomas placing second in thing special, and today’s per- placed first in the long jump, first in the 100 meter dash and the long jump (18’6”). Cha- Other top performers include the pole vault (7’0”). formances just reaffirm that.” second in the triple jump.

Lady Devil Taylor Shuler makes a clean catch and gets one of the Murphy batters out. The Lady Devils captured the conference win against Murphy for a 15-4 win. The Lady Devils will host Robbinsville at home tonight. Photo by Teddy Greene/SMT

Photo by Teddy Greene/SMT Swain Maroon Devils hosted Murphy on Tuesday night, for a close 6-5 loss against the Smoky Mountain Conference rivals. Above, Maroon Devils Craig Cutshaw makes it safely to third base. Close game against Bulldogs a loss for Swain On Tuesday, the Maroon On offense, the Maroon Dev- Zach Epps was hit by a pitch Devils gave a strong effort ils managed only 3 hits on the and Craig Cutshaw walked. against Smoky Mountain Con- day but took advantage of 5 Oocumma scored Epps when ference rivals Murphy Bulldogs Bulldog errors. Dawson Lowe he reached on a Bulldog error. Up Next for Maroon Devils in a home game, but slipped be- drove in a pair of runs for the Dawson Lowe singled home hind in the fifth inning. Mur- Devils, while Matt Waldroup Cutshaw and Oocumma. April 22, Swain phy grabbed the 6-5 confer- drove in one. Jamy Oocumma The Maroon Devils suffered Baseball ence winning. and Dylan Smith scored in the a 10-3 loss against Tuscola last April 2, Hiwassee Dam, Away April 29, SMC Championship at In the 5th inning, Murphy 3rd inning for Swain, with Friday. April 7, Andrews, Away Cherokee parlayed a hit batter, double Smith scoring on a ground The Maroon Devils will and Maroon Devil error into out by Matt Waldroup and travel to Hiwassee Dam for a April 10, Robbinsville, Home Golf 3 runs, which proved to be the Oocumma scoring when Smith conference game tonight. April 21, Rosman, Home difference maker. reached on an error. In the 4th April 2, Swain, Smoky Mountain Country Club Lady Devils capture conference win against Murphy Softball April 7, Hiwassee Dam April 2, Robbinsville, Home April 9, Blue Ridge On Tuesday night, the Swain ning, the Lady Bulldogs were with 2 each. Lady Devils varsity softball close behind each time, and the Karie Jones earned her 3rd April 7, Andrews, Away April 21, Highlands, 18 holes team hosted its Smoky Moun- Lady Devils gained the advan- win of the season in the cir- April 10, Robbinsville, Home tain Conference rival Murphy. tage. Swain ended the half of cle. Jones scattered 6 hits, none The two teams entered the the 4th inning with an 8-4 lead. after the 3rd inning, walked 1 April 15, Pisgah, Away game undefeated in the con- Adriana Kaylor went 3-4 and struck out none in work- April 21, Rosman, Home Girls Soccer ference, with the Devils gain- and scored a pair of runs for ing 5 full innings. April 8, Rabun Gap, Away ing the advantage at the close Swain. Shayne Catolster, Tay- Swain Lady Devils suffered of the 15-4 win. lor Shuler, and Alicia Green a 10-0 defeat by Smoky Moun- Track & Field April 9 Smoky Mountain Varsity, Home The Lady Devils used nine had two hits each. Shuler tain on March 25 in an away April 8, Murphy April 20 Highlands, Away Lady Bulldog errors to their would finish with 3 RBI, Catol- game. April 15, Cherokee advantage to take the fifth-in- ster with 2, while Karie Jones The team will host Robbins- ning win. Until the fourth in- and Bryar Buchanan finished ville tonight. THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN TIMES – Thursday, April 2, 2015 – Page 2B Senior Tar Heels meet in Raleigh, review state budget

The Senior Tar Heel Leg- A plaque from the STHL ex- olina General Assembly recog- islature held their first meet- pressing appreciation for ser- nize and value its vulnerable ing of the year on Monday, vice and support of the STHL and older citizens budget by March 16 in Raleigh. Connie was awarded to Mr. Dennis making available $5 million Southard, Swain County del- Streets, the former Director of in the State budget to meet the egate; along with Bobbie Car- the Division of Aging and Adult growing need for Adult Protec- penter, Graham County dele- Services during the period of tive Services in North Carolina. gate, Charlotte Cowan, Jack- 2006 through 2014. The plaque 4. Notify Medicare Patients son County delegate, Dorothy read in part, “Your guidance and Admitted for Observation: We Crawford, Macon County del- counsel has served as an inspi- urge the North Carolina General egate and Bruce Johnson, Hay- ration to all who know you.” Assembly to pass legislation re- wood County delegate attended Following the awards cer- quiring all North Carolina hos- the meeting from Region A of emony, 108 STHL Delegates pitals and other health care fa- the Area Agency on Aging. and Alternate Delegates went cilities that accept patients for The opening speaker Suzanne in mass to the General Assem- overnight stays to formally no- Merrill, director of aging and bly, wearing lilac ribbons with tify such persons orally and in adult services, gave a brief de- purple lettering stating NC- writing at the time of their status scription of the Division’s 2015- STHL ADVOCATING FOR as “Inpatient” or “Observation.” 2019 State Aging Plan and the SENIORS and STOP ELDER 5. Home and Commu- Governor’s budget, as it relates ABUSE, to meet with repre- nity Care Block Grant Fund- to the Division, which came out sentatives and senators of their ing: STHL requests the Gen- on March 6. Submitted photo respective counties to ask for eral Assembly to restore the “The budget included 7.8 Senior Tar Heel Region A delegates meet with Rep. Roger West. their support on one or all of the $969,549.00 in cuts from state billion dollars for Medicaid STHL 2015 Legislative Priori- fiscal year 2013-2014 HCCBG through years 2015-2017 and Mark Hensley, Project CARE Elder Justice is very important. Aging in North Carolina. ties, while working on passage funding and increase its annual will provide Medicaid, as we Director, for the Division of The Elder Justice Act was en- Senior Center Certification of the state budget. funding by the percentage in- know it now, to 1.8 million cit- Aging and Adult Services. Hens- acted as part of the Affordable and the role of senior centers The STHL priorities and rec- crease equal to the 65 plus izens in North Carolina; that’s ley presented a short presenta- Care Act, and we need to real- within the community were the ommendations are listed below: population growth of North families, children, older adults tion on the 2015 White House ize its vision of protecting se- main topics presented by Leslee 1. Preserve or Restore Op- Carolina. and adults with disabilities,” Conference on Aging. Hens- niors from scam artists and oth- Breen. The senior center certifi- tional Medicaid Services: the The STHL promotes citizen she said. ley stated that retirement secu- ers seeking to take advantage of cation program was devised to STHL is asking that the Gen- involvement and advocacy con- Merrill went on to say, “The rity is a vitally important issue. them,” he said. insure consistent quality, per- eral Assembly make no changes cerning aging issues before the budget also includes expan- “More senior citizens are Two other notable guest formance, and accountability in the Optional Medicaid ser- General Assembly and assesses sion of services for individuals staying in the workforce longer, speakers from the Division of across all senior centers state- vices North Carolina now pro- the legislative needs of older with mental illness, intellec- because they have to,” he said. Aging and Adult Services were wide. Currently, there are 163 vides to its citizens. adults by convening a forum tual disabilities, and substance He went on to say, “Long- Reena Shetty, Senior Commu- senior centers in North Caro- 2. Maintain Funding for Se- modeled after the North Car- abuse. Also, the budget pre- Term Services and supports re- nity Services Employment Pro- lina and over one-half are cer- nior Centers: The STHL recom- olina General Assembly. Feel served funding for community main a priority and less than 3 gram Coordinator and Leslee tified. Senior centers provide mends that the North Carolina free to contact your local dele- based programs for older adults, percent of North Carolina cit- Breen, Senior Center Develop- low cost, high quality programs General Assembly maintain cur- gate or your local Area Agency such as, Home and Community izens have Long-Term Care ment specialist. Shetty gave an to allow seniors to remain ac- rent Senior Center General Pur- on Aging (AAA). You can Care Block Grant, senior center Insurance.” extensive and comprehensive tive and most important, pro- pose funding to continue meet- also visit the STHL website general purpose fund and Proj- Hensley wrapped up talking overview of the Older Ameri- vide socialization. ing the needs of our growing at: www.ncsthl.org as well as ect CARE.” about Elder Abuse. cans Act, going into detail on The second day of the confer- population of older adults. our Facebook page. Search for The state budget is now “Given that seniors, particu- the organizational structure, ence was notable with a much 3. Strengthen and Fund North Carolina Senior Tar Heel under legislative review be- larly the oldest older Americans, definitions and explanation of deserved award ceremony and a North Carolina’s Adult Protec- Legislature. The next STHL fore passage. can be vulnerable to financial the different titles and the role scheduled trip to the North Car- tive Services Program. STHL meeting will be June 9-10. Director Merrill introduced exploitation, abuse and neglect, of the 16 Area Agencies on olina General Assembly. recommends that the North Car- Smithsonian work group on Native American health, culture to hold three-day meeting at WCU Native American scholars spring 2014 work group meet- possible, including the Chero- audience by the Smithsonian. Lou Jackson, a fluent speaker tute of Environmental Health and activists from around the ing that was held at the Na- kee Preservation Foundation, Among the presenters with of Cherokee and retired reg- Sciences, the National Insti- nation will gather with repre- tional Museum of the Ameri- the American Philosophical connections to WCU, in ad- istered nurse who worked for tute on Minority Health and sentatives of the Smithsonian can Indian, which is part of the Society, the Center for Na- dition to Lefler and Belt, are the tribal health system. Health Disparities, and the In- Institution and several federal Smithsonian in Washington, tive Health, and WCU’s Col- Hartwell Francis, director of Day one of the gathering dian Health Service. agencies for a three-day confer- D.C. Lefler attended that gath- lege of Health and Human Sci- WCU’s Cherokee Language will begin with a welcome Presentations will be held in ence at Western Carolina Uni- ering, along with Tom Belt, co- ences and College of Arts and Program, and Tom Hatley, who song and Cherokee anthem Room 204 of WCU’s Health versity to discuss issues related ordinator of WCU’s Cherokee Sciences. formerly served as the univer- by Paula Nelson of the East- and Human Sciences Building to Native health and culture. Language Program, who gave Presentations planned for the sity’s Sequoyah Distinguished ern Band; a veteran prayer from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to The meeting of the Smithso- a presentation on “Prayer and meeting at WCU will touch on Professor in Cherokee Stud- song by Greg Leading Fox of 5 p.m. all three days of the con- nian Institution’s Native Health the Spiritual in Health Ways.” a wide variety of Native Amer- ies. Presenters from the Eastern the Pawnee Nation; a prayer ference. The registration dead- and Culture Work Group will The Washington meeting at- ican issues, including women’s Band of Cherokee Indians will by Tom Belt, who is a mem- line for participation in meals be held Wednesday, April 8, tracted a core group of indi- and children’s health, food sov- include Onita Bush, a home ber of the Cherokee Nation of has passed, but registration for through Friday, April 10, at viduals from around the nation ereignty and sacred texts, but a health provider for the tribe, Oklahoma; and welcome re- presentations and discussions WCU’s Health and Human who are working on various particular focus of discussion fluent speaker of the Cherokee marks from Alison Morrison- is open through Friday, April 3, Sciences Building. Native issues such as health, will be issues related to con- language and elder; Tommy Shetlar, WCU provost, and Mi- at nativehealthconference.wcu. Lisa Lefler, a medical an- language and environmental ducting health and cultural re- Cabe, the tribe’s forest resource chell Hicks, principal chief of edu. An agenda also is avail- thropologist and director of concerns, Lefler said. Smith- search in Indian country, Lefler specialist; Myrtle Driver, one the Eastern Band. able at the website. Culturally Based Native Health sonian officials asked if WCU said. Also, three presentations of only two living Cherokee Federal agencies that will For more information, con- Programs at WCU, is the local could host the gathering this scheduled for 1 to 5 p.m. on “Beloved Women”; T.J. Hol- be represented at the meet- tact Lisa Lefler at (828) 227- organizer for the event. The year, and a group of co-spon- April 10 will be streamed live land, cultural resource offi- ing are the National Institutes 2164 or [email protected]. conference is a follow-up to a sors joined together to make it on the Internet to a worldwide cer for the Eastern Band; and of Health, the National Insti- WCU students earn top 10 ranking for research conference Western Carolina University results of their work through senters at the conference, and undergraduates.” For information about this uate research at WCU, contact students have earned another posters, presentations, perfor- one of those students got a case Railsback said his favorite year’s NCUR trip and undergrad- Railsback at (828) 227-7383. top 10 ranking for their par- mances and works of art. Forty- of nerves when he found him- NCUR memory is the 2010 ticipation in the National Con- three WCU students are plan- self on a math panel present- trek to the University of Mon- ference on Undergraduate Re- ning to fly to Washington for ing his research paper along- tana – despite the 90-hour search, an annual spring gath- the conference. The experi- side students from large re- roundtrip bus ride. “It was a ering that allows college and ence is provided mostly free search universities. tough trip, but we developed a university students from across of cost to students, who have “But when the panel was real esprit de corps,” he said. the nation to present their best to pay only for incidental ex- over, the professor who was “The best moment was when research. penses, some meals and airfare moderating took him aside the bus driver became lost and The students from WCU had costs that exceed $375, Rails- and told him he gave the best we wound up at the Custer bat- a total of 47 project abstracts back said. paper,” Railsback said. “It did tlefield. While he checked his accepted for presentation at the This year’s trip is being fi- so much for that student’s con- map, we wandered around the 2015 conference, which will nanced through local tuition fidence, and I realized how monument and learned a great $QQXDO0HPEHUVKLS be held April 16-18 at East- funds dedicated to undergrad- valuable the conference ex- deal. None of us had ever been ern Washington University in uate research. The participa- perience could be for WCU there before.” Cheney, Washington. Among tion of WCU students is down %DQTXHW the 390 colleges and universi- somewhat this year because of ties sending students to NCUR the travel distance, Railsback Thursday, April 16 this year, WCU is ninth in the said. number of projects approved The upcoming NCUR will by the NCUR abstract review mark the 15th year that Rails- Fryemont Inn committee, said Brian Rails- back has accompanied WCU back, dean of WCU’s Honors students to the conference, and Advance tickets are College. The college oversees it will be his last one. Rails- the participation of WCU stu- back recently announced plans $30 each; week of the dents in the conference each to step down from his dean’s year. position to return to the WCU banquet tickets are $35 WCU students have placed in English faculty to focus on the top 10 in projects accepted teaching, research and writing. for NCUR since 2006 – 10 con- Railsback said his first jour- each. secutive years. ney to NCUR was a 1997 trip NCUR provides a forum for to the University of Texas at Stop by the Chamber undergraduate scholars to share Austin. WCU had just two pre- to get your tickets for Community Jam Tonight this evening of dining, The next community music jam at the Marianna Black Li- brary, in Downtown Bryson City, will be Thursday, April 2, chamber updates, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., in the library auditorium. Anyone with a guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, dulcimer - awards, entertainment anything unplugged - is invited to join. Singers are also wel- comed to join in. Or, you can just stop by and listen. and networking. The music jams are offered to the public on 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. For more information call 488-3030. This program received support from the NC Arts Council, an The TDA Board meeting is on agency funded by the State of NC and the National Endowment Wednesday, April 29 at noon at the of the Arts, which believes a great nation, deserves great art. &KDPEHURIÀFH7KHSXEOLFLVZHOFRPH THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN TIMES – Thursday, April 2, 2015 – Page 3B Education Winners announced for Swain Soil, Water bookmark contest

The Swain Soil and Water cash prizes and the first place ters; Swain East Elementary: Swain East Conservation District hosts winner from each school had 1st- Hailey Strickland, 2nd- Elementary: 4th an annual Bookmark Contest their bookmark printed off and Aiyana Toineeta, 3rd- Emma Grade Second Place for students in 3rd, 4th and 5th distributed throughout their en- McCoy. Winner, Aiyana Grades. All students are wel- tire school. Extra bookmarks The Swain Soil and Water Toineeta and First come to participate. This year, are available at the library for Conservation District thanks Place Winner, the students created a book- the public. all participating teachers and Hailey Strickland mark with the theme “Wetlands Third and fourth graders students. If you would like to (Not pictured: Third Place Winner, are Wonderful.” from Grace Christian Acad- learn more about the different Emma McCoy). The students learned about emy and Swain East Elemen- competitions available to stu- Photos submitted wetlands and their importance tary participated this year and dents, email Lauren at lauren. and then created their very own the winners are as follows: [email protected] or bookmark showing the impor- Grace Christian Academy: 1st- call 488-8803 ext. 101. tance of conserving wetlands. Brixton Reed, 2nd- Tazanna The top three winners received Jones, 3rd- Kirsten Lee Wal-

Grace Christian Acadamy, Third and Fourth Grade: Second Place Winner, Tazanna Jones, Third Place Winner, Kirsten Walters, and First Place Winner, Brixton Reed. The 3rd-4th Grade Class at Grace Christian Academy show off their bookmarks. Young students learn to make kites at Grace Academy

By Kim Pribyl on their kites. I stapled these assigned crafts from their art 1st and 2nd Grade teacher streamers to the bottom of their book. bags. Now, they can hardly Earlier in the year, first One of the things that make wait until the weather changes. grade had to learn how to school enjoyable is stimulating They are looking forward to draw a farm animal, the pig. I the creative part of the mind. flying their handmade kites. used the chalkboard to explain Art time helps students to de- Another craft is working how to draw this animal step velop their motor skills and with pearler beads. They by step. They had fun adding encourages them to use their picked a star or any particu- details to their pictures. Second imaginations. lar shaped peg board. They grade really enjoyed making My students had a fun time arranged the colorful beads their snowman puppet. They making a variety of crafts. on the peg board. After they glued the different parts to the My students made a simple placed the peg boards on the snowman. kite out of paper lunch bags. counter, I placed wax paper on After I have given each of the crafts and used an iron to Students in Mrs. Pribyl’s class them a paper bag, they used melt the beads together. After at Grace Christian Academy their minds and decorated the crafts cools down, I placed show off the kites that they their bag in their own de- the finished product on their recently made. sign. I punched holes and tied desks. They were amazed how Submitted photo strings to the bags. They had a their crafts turned out after I fun time choosing what color melted the beads together. of streamer that they wanted Each student made numerous

Photo submitted Haiss wins NC Science Fair award Alex Haiss, a student at Swain West Elementary School, won the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Young Naturalist Award in the Elementary Division of the 2015 North Carolina Science and Engineering Fair. Sixty-eight elementary students selected from regional competitions presented projects at the fair in Raleigh on March 28. Haiss’ project studied the effect of elevation on micro-metazoa. His project will be on display at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science for the month of April. Getting ready for Kindergarten A workshop to get help getting your child ready for school will be held 4 p.m.-6 p.m. on June 23 at the Swain County Family Re- source Center, located at 300 Hughes Branch Road, Bryson City. The following topics will be covered: Early Intervention and how can you be involved? What will your child be doing in kin- dergarten? How can you help your child be ready to succeed? How can you support your child once school starts? Events will also be held in Sylva and Franklin. Free raffles for a ready for kindergarten backpack for three to five year olds will be at each workshop. Children are welcome, but no child- care is provided. To plan to attend, RSVP to jody@regionakids. org with the date of the workshop, names of attendees and phone number. For information, call Jody at (828 631-3900 ext. 126. Must be present to win a raffle. Workshops may be postponed for low reservation numbers. THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN TIMES – Thursday, April 2, 2015 – Page 4B

the past week, but is doing bet- Cochran/Brady family if ev- will be preaching and Mt. Ver- something different, there will kids are not the same as the col- ter and hoping to come home eryone could attend and sup- non singers will sing. Pastor be a Maundy Thursday ser- lege tournaments on TV. They ALARKA this week. port the poor mans supper and Max Cochran and congrega- vice, (The Last Supper), on do not play just one game! Carolyn Cloer Remember Horace Cunning- benefit singing. It is for Child tion welcome all. Thursday, April 2nd at Whit- Davis played two games and 488-2350 ham in prayer. He is very sick. Abuse Prevention and Aware- Happy birthday to Kathy tier United Methodist Church Cameron played three games The flu bug has stopped by ness month. The date is April DeHart, Jordan Barker, April in the Fellowship Hall. This on Saturday. (They won every [email protected] my house and bit really hard. 25. Supper is at 5 p.m. Sing- 2; Lisa Winchester Sutton, service will begin promptly at game! They are awesome!) This has been first time ever I ing is at 7 p.m. at Deep Creek April 3; Terry Arvey, April 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:20 The tournament concluded Our family, community and have run a fever. I have been Baptist Church. Money raised 4; Tabitha Williamson, April p.m. Everyone is invited to on Sunday with a loss for Cam- county suffered great loss last in bed since last Wednesday goes to Qualla/Swain Safe. Call 5; Lisa J. Smith, Cindy Ogle attend. eron and two wins for Davis. week with the death of Michael after going to the doctor with me for more info if you need Lambert ,April 7; Brooke Bow- The Green Thumb Festival Their mother, Regina said this Ray Jones. my fever no less that 99.5, and to 488-1316 .Thanks! ers Lanzen Melissa Matthews will be held on Saturday, April is the life of basketball players. He was a wonderful nephew, by Friday Bud was getting it, The Cochran/Brady family Taylor, April 8. 11. There will be fun for all She teaches math at TC Rob- son, husband, brother and so we have both been in bed. suffered the loss of little Kai- Have a very blessed and ages. Make plans to attend! erson. I was tired and I only friend to all. On behalf of the While my sister, Kat, Ronnie lee Cochran who lost her life Happy Easter! We extend sympathy to the watched four games on Sat- family, we would like to say a and daughter, Sheila were here too young from child abuse and family of Michael Ray Jones. urday. Their dad, Billy is the special thanks for the outpour- for Mike’s funeral, they just they would like to get word Please pray for Gail Hens- head coach for boys at West ing of love and support of the had to fend for themselves, as out to try to prevent any other ley, Donnie Aldridge, Phyllis Henderson High School. Alarka Fire Department, EMS, I was not a good hostess. Our family from going through the WHITTIER Aldridge and Danny Waldroup. It was an enlightening yet First responders, Sheriff Curtis sister, Elsie Greene has been to same thing. Cathy Dunlap Thank goodness Judy Revis proud moment for me to see Cochran, Bryson City Fire De- the doctor with strep and then Remember the Sunrise Ser- found the owner of the chain- them play finally. I’m really partment, churches and every- 497-4840 on Monday had to take a ride vice at Brendle Hill Cemetery saw. If you find anything, let not bias but they are awesome one else who was there for the [email protected] in the Ambulance back to ER Sunday at 7 a.m. East Alarka her know. She is a good pri- in every way! They are great family in any way. There was for fluids, more meds.etc. It Baptist Church will do the ser- vate detective! kids! It was so nice spending an abundance of food. Con- seems like spring has hit with vice. Afterwards, at 8 a.m. The Lynn Griffin of Forest City This is my personal boasting the day with them. They are tinue to remember his wife a vengeance. men of Mt. Vernon Church will visited Kay and Jerry Mason so you may skip if you want the grandsons of Kirby Dun- Susan and her family in prayer. Remember Eric Jones in be cooking breakfast for all the for a few days. Lynn is Jer- to. My great-nephews, Davis lap. He’s proud too! Their great Susan’s Uncle Mondee Monte- prayer. He is sick, too. women. Gene Richmond is a ry’s sister. and Cameron Phillips played grandmother, Nancy Cloer, ith passed away one week later Remember the lighting of the great cook and knows how to Amy, Lauren and Evan in a basketball tournament this lives in Bryson City. and his visitation is Thursday Old Courthouse which will be head up a good meal. Revis visited Judy and Doug weekend in Cherokee. They Happy Easter to everyone! and funeral is Friday. lit in blue on Saturday, April Remember revival at Se- Revis over the weekend. They live in Asheville and attend Also, remember Mike’s 4 at 7 p.m. It will be in honor renity Baptist Church begin- live in Rutherfordton. school in the West Henderson Mom Glenda Maney and step- of Child Abuse Prevention and ning Sunday night. Mt. Vernon There are plenty of oppor- district. (Davis made all-con- dad, Charlie Maney. Charlie Awareness month. Church will move their service tunities to worship this Holy ference in basketball this year!) was taken to hospital the same It would mean a lot to the over to be part . Jeff Waldroup Week. If you are looking for I learned that tournaments for night and has been there for Impact Youth Outreach having 3rd conference Family Movie at Marianna Black Revelation Revolution April ful testimony of how at the age School and met Josh while at all Pastors and Youth Pastors Library screens on Tuesday 24 – April 26 at the Swain of 30, destroyed by drugs and Bible College. who have been praying for your The Marianna Black Library in Bryson City continues to County Center for the Arts on alcohol, as he lay dying from Sunday night starts at 6 p.m. church, your youth, and your show family movies each Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. The movies the campus of Swain County a drug overdose, hell about to and it will be a special night of community to have a Revela- are free to the public and shown on a 70” screen with a theater High School. pull him down, he called out music and ministry from Ca- tion of who they truly are in sound system. The library will also be giving away one free The organization is excited to Jesus, and Jesus heard his dence and Founder/President of Christ, which in return will movie check out voucher to each patron who attends the movie. to have back again Christian call and rescued him. Together Impact Youth Outreach, Rob- cause them to have a Revo- Join us Tuesday, April 7, at 3:30 p.m., for another animated recording artist Cadence. Ca- they have been serving the Lord ert Owen. lution in their own lives that feature film for the whole family. When a criminal plot threat- dence will be the Praise and now for over 25 years and have Seating is on a first come will impact others around them, ens the hi-tech metropolis of San Fransokyo, brilliant young Worship Leaders every night. held over 5,000 open air ser- basis and doors open 30 min- then you need to be at this con- robotics whiz Hiro Hamada (voice of Ryan Potter) leaps into Cadence was nominated this vices. Nicholas and Kristina utes prior and organizers rec- ference. We promise this will action with his tech-savvy friends, and his robot companion year for Christian Indepen- have ministered international ommend that you come early; be a very powerful, liberating, Baymax (voice of Scott Adsit) in Disney Animation’s adapta- dent Artist of the Year. You and we are excited to have them however, if you have a large and bondage breaking confer- tion of the popular Marvel Comics series. (Jason Buchanan) can check them out at www. with us. group that will be traveling ence and is something you will Popcorn, provided by the Friends of the Marianna Black Li- thebandcadence.com. Saturday night at 7 p.m., to the conference, please call be glad you came to. brary, will be served in the library auditorium starting at 3:20 PM. Friday night at 7 p.m. kicks Pastor Josh and Kaitlyn Myers ahead at the number below with For more information about Marianna Black Library, a member of the Fontana Regional off with Evangelist Nicholas will be ministering. Josh has the name of your group, how Impact Youth Outreach, visit Library, is located in Downtown Bryson City at the corner of Gambetta and his wife Kris- a heart for youth and a heart many seats you need and what our website at www.impacty- Academy and Rector. For more information on the movie (in- tina. Nicholas will be minis- for God. His wife Kaitlyn is a nights you will be attending. outhoutreach.com or call (828) cluding its title) please call the library 488-3030. tering and sharing his power- 2011 graduate of Swain High Organizers strongly urge 342-4291.

COMMUNITY CALENDAR lege entrance exam prep, col- information, call Dana (828) their children and schools. For Ongoing lege applications, financial aid 342-2060. information, call 488-8597. and more. Call 366-2000 or stop events by the Swain Center. Alcoholics Anonymous Jackson County Farmers holds weekly meetings: Alco- Markets Saturdays: The Jack- Quilt Trail Committee: The Adult Day Care Service: Do holics Anonymous meets at son County Farmers Market is a Swain County Quilt Trail Com- you have a loved one needing Bryson City Presbyterian Church producer only market held at the mittee meets at 10 a.m. on the 24-hour care? Do you need a on Everett Street on the follow- Community Table in Sylva from first Monday of each month at break? If so, come visit us at ing days: Monday — Step meet- 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. each Saturday the Chamber of Commerce Sweet Thoughts located at 67 ing, noon, Tuesday — Open through the winter. Everyone is office, 210 Main Street. For Bryson Avenue. We will take meeting, 5:30 p.m., Thursday welcome to come out and try information call Rota Krape at care of your loved one from — Open meeting, noon, Satur- the fresh veggies, trout, eggs 488-8180. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays day — Open meeting, 7 p.m. For and meats. The Market accepts and Thursdays with lunch being information, call (800) 524-0465. SNAP, Credit and Debit – visit Healthcare Marketplace served at noon. To learn more the Information Booth to find about this service, please call out how. For more information JUST LISTED Special Enrollment period: VFW posts meet monthly: Open until April 30. Anyone who 488-6255 or 488-3491. Meetings for the Veterans of visit jacksoncountyfarmersmar- ket.org. was unaware of the tax penalty Foreign Wars Post 9281 Bryson t 

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Classes will be at 6:30 to ment of the outdoors, fellow- group meets at hospital: A day night at 5:30 and 7 p.m. at 8 p.m. Thursdays at the Coop- ship, good conversation, potluck Your listing here. breast cancer support group the VFW Post 9281 at 120 ZJ erative Extension at 60 Almond dinners & a roaring campfire. Call for rates today meets at 11:30 a.m. on the sec- Hyatt Road, Bryson City. For School Road at the SCC Swain Contact Lillian for more details: (828)488-2189 ond Tuesday of the month at information, call Billy Whitt 736- Center. Classes are free and [email protected] or (828) 369- Swain County Hospital in the 4146. open to all ages. No prior dance 6669. private dining room in the down- experience is needed. For more stairs cafeteria. For information, Free Clogging Classes on information contact Dee Decker PTSD Support Group: A call Mary Mahon at (828) 631- Tuesdays: Beginner Youth at 488-3848. PTSD Support Group for OEF/ 8100. Classes (4 to 12 years old) will OIF and Gulf War Veterans will be at 5 p.m. Easy Intermediate Beekeepers to meet: The meet the first and third Thursday Swain Clean: This group Clogging classes meet at 5:30 Smoky Mountain Beekeepers of every month at 6 p.m. at the meets on the 3rd Tuesday of p.m. Adult Beginner Classes meet at 7 p.m. on the second Dogwood Wellness Center at every month at the Swain Coun- (12+) will be at 7 p.m. Class- Thursday of the month at the 114 Hemlock Street in Dillsboro. ty Senior Center, Bryson City at es are held at the Cooperative Swain Extension Center in room For more information, call (828) 6 p.m. “Swain Clean” is a com- Extension at 60 Almond School 114 on 60 Almond School Rd 586-6262 or email info@dog- munity organization dedicated Road in the SCC - Swain Cen- Bryson City NC 28713. For infor- woodwellness.com. to improving the quality of life in ter. Classes are free and open mation, call Christine Breden- Bryson City and Swain County to all ages. No prior dance kamp at 488-3848. Narcanon: Narconon would by reducing unsightly trash. For experience is needed. For more like to remind families that the information call Diane Cutler at information contact Dee Decker Bryson City Lions Club use of addicting drugs is on the 488-1988. at 488-3848. meets at Iron Skillet: The Lions rise, take steps to protect your Club meets on the first and third family from drug use. If you Free GED classes: Free Line dancing classes: The Thursday at 6:30 p.m. at the know anyone who is struggling College and Career Readiness public is invited to attend free Iron Skillet on Everett Street. For with drug addiction get them classes are offered at South- line dance classes at the Senior information, call Edwin Nelson at the help they need. Call for a western Community College’s Center every Wednesday at 9 488-0826. free brochure on the signs of Swain Center from 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Women and men of all addiction for all drugs. Narconon p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays ages are invited to participate Moms in Prayer meets on also offers free screenings and and from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Mon- in the class. For information, Fridays: Join other moms in the referrals. 800-431-1754 or Dru- days and Wednesdays in Room call instructor Shirley Sutton at community to pray for our chil- gAbuseSolution.com. Addiction 101. The free classes include 488-3532. dren and our schools. “Moms in counseling: Narconon can help GED test preparation, as well Prayer” meets at 9 a.m. Fridays you take steps to overcome as instruction in other College Bryson City Rotary Club: in the community room at Blue addiction in your family. Call and Career Readiness activi- The Rotary Club meets every Mountain Studios, at 160 Main 800-431-1754 for free screen- ties such as: computer skills, Tuesday at noon at the Iron Street. The group is open to all ings or referrals. resume writing, filling out job Skillet on Everett Street. For moms who have a burden for applications, job searches, col- THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN TIMES – Thursday, April 2, 2015 – Page 5B RELIGION Help comes from all around By Teddy De Hart We huddled in the cab, soaked easy task. After weighing the We were honored to do a to the bone seatbelts on and di- truck, we realized that about a photo presentation for the Vic- While delivering gifts and aled 911 as the truck rocked third of these pews needed to tory youth, after which we fled food to the children in Mex- when vehicles passed. No one be stored in my shed to make for Texas to escape the snow. ico, we discovered several new stopped for over three hours. room for a hospital bed for The Hansens donated a van churches under construction. Finally, the police arrived a missionary’s father and 30 load of items for the mission The pastors told us of their and drove me to the nearest chairs for a new church. pantry. Brother Tom and the need for pews and other build- town. I couldn’t get what I Brothers Tyler and Tanner Sherfinskis helped unload the ing materials. Upon returning needed at Walmart, so I walked from Victory in Bryson City box truck and their donations. to Texas, an email had arrived about a mile and a half in the graciously volunteered to help The same day, Sister Clau- from Pickens Independent Bap- still pouring rain to a tire shop. us. The Concord Church do- dia’s washing machine quit. tist Church in South Carolina They gave me the number for a nated school supplies and a Brother Woodfield called to informing us that pews were road service truck who got us cherry red tricycle especially offer a real modern nice one still available. God’s timing is back on the road for $85 and for Levi Lonzano. Camp Liv- that a Christian school teacher so perfect. After preparing the another $200 to replace the tire. ing Water sent about 30 stack- had donated. truck and taking care of sev- Dawn and I were really out able and folding chairs and eral loose ends, we set out on of our comfort zone but our more. an unscheduled trip to Pick- Submitted photo Lord kept us safe. We contin- The Bishops sent a gas re- ens. It rained continually the Bob and Bev Hansen filling our van with donations. ued on for a short distance, frigerator and Kathie Mor- first two days. rented a room, got out of our ris sent a large dollhouse and About twenty miles from pushing it back, smashing the up the truck in a driving rain wet clothes and slept. more. Sister Barbara Christy Slidell Louisiana on I-12, two amber turn signal and push- storm. Several kind church mem- sent homemade mittens. The large objects were launched ing the mirror back. The other We were unsuccessful at bers met us at the fellowship Robinsons sent a deacon’s toward us from under a semi. object hit lower instantly de- changing it as trucks and cars hall in Pickens. They made the bench and more. Bryan Bond One object struck the right stroying a new ten-ply tire. We flew by at 70 plus mph slinging loading of the 32 or so beauti- and Sister Karina donated more quarter panel of our vehicle pulled off the road and jacked water and mud on both of us. ful 13 foot solid maple pews an food.

CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS Tenebrae Service well; Saturday, singers Deep ately following worship ser- to His death on the old rug- Gap and Waldroup Family, vice. Special activities for the ged cross and His victorious A Tenebrae Worship Service minister Roger Frady. Every- children. The church is located resurrection. will be held at 6:30 p.m. on one is invited. For more infor- in Soco Valley, on Highway 19 Pastor Watkins will conclude Thursday, April 2 at Bryson mation, call Brother Max Co- North across from Happy Hol- the service with a resounding City Presbyterian Church fea- chran at 341-5801. iday Campground. For further message that life is, indeed,“ turing the Celtic Trio. Every- information, please call Pastor worth the living” just Because one is invited. Holy Week and Easter Patricia Crockett at 586-5453. He lives. Services at Cherokee Wes- Everyone is cordially invited Revival at Serenity Baptist leyan Church Easter Celebration at Mt. to attend. Zion Baptist Church The church is located on Serenity Baptist Church All are invited to join us at Caney Branch, off Grassy will host a revival from April Cherokee Wesleyan Church The Mt. Zion Missionary Branch Road. For further in- 5- April 11. The church is lo- this week for our special Holy Baptist Church will be hold- formation contact: cated at Hwy 74 W at 7555. Week and Easter services. ing a Sunrise Service on Easter Rev. David Watkins at (828) The revival will be held nightly They are as follows: Thurs- Sunday, April 5 at 7 a.m. Pas- 488-0076. starting at 7 p.m. The sched- day, April 2, 6 p.m. – Special tor David Watkins will be de- ule is as follows: Sunday, Communion Service com- livering an inspirational Eas- Sunrise service singers Mt. Vernon, minis- memorating Jesus’ Last Sup- ter message. ter Jeff Waldroup; Monday, per with His disciples. Fri- Afterward, the ladies of the True Gospel Baptist Church singers Blood Bought, min- day, April 3, 6 p.m. - Good church will be serving a deli- will have a Sunrise Service on ister David Hoyle; Tuesday, Friday Service recalling Jesus’ cious, traditional breakfast in Sunday April 5, starting at 7 singers Blood Bought, minis- suffering and death on the the fellowship hall. a.m. Everyone is welcome to ter Bobby Cloer; Wednesday, cross. Easter Sunday, April The Mt. Zion choir will pres- attend. The church will cook singers Beauer Creek, minister 5, 10 a.m. - Sunday School ent an Easter Cantata at 11 a.m. breakfast after the service and Eric Jones; Thursday, singers for all ages. 11 a.m. - Special Because He Lives by Rus- have fellowship until regular Cogdill Family, minister Mike Easter Service celebrating the sell Mauldin. It portrays Jesus’ Sunday morning service starts Foxx; Friday, singers Laws Resurrection of Jesus Christ! journey into Jerusalem and at 10 a.m. Family, minister Eddie Still- Covered dish dinner immedi- down the Way of Suffering THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN TIMES – Thursday, April 2, 2015 – Page 6B Outdoors Friends of Smokies invites public to join Cataloochee hike

Join Friends of the Smok- will visit the historic Woody the morning hours hikers may receive a discount and hike ies and hike through history House and a union gravesite. have the opportunity to view for $10. Members who bring in Great Smoky Mountains The hike first begins on Big these amazing creatures. a friend hike for free. All reg- National Park’s Cataloochee Fork Ridge Trail and flows Participants on the hike will istration donations benefit the Valley. Hikers will enjoy sce- clockwise into the heart of the learn how donations made to Friends’ Smokies Trails For- nic views, wildflowers, rush- Caldwell country, one of the Friends of the Smokies help ever program. ing creeks, a gravesite and a three settlements in the Cat- fund Student Conservation To register for a Classic Hike historic home along Caldwell aloochee community. This Association (SCA) internship of the Smokies, contact An- Fork Loop on Tuesday, April hike blends the old with the positions. naLee@friendsofthesmokies. 14. This hike is led by hik- new from the historic Woody Friends of the Smokies hikes org. To view a complete list- ing guide and author Danny Home to the reintroduction of are offered on the second Tues- ing of Friends’ monthly Clas- Bernstein. elk in 2001. The elk in Cata- day of each month. Guided sic Hikes of the Smokies, visit Caldwell Fork Loop, is 9.4 loochee Valley have grown to Classic Hikes are $35 and in- http://www.friendsofthesmok- miles in length with a total el- a sustainable population over clude a complimentary mem- ies.org/events.html. Submitted photo evation gain of 1,650 feet, it the years and graze the valley bership to Friends of the Smok- Friends of Smokies will hike in Cataloochee on April 14. is moderately difficult. Hikers during dawn and dusk. During ies. Current Friends members All streams in the Smokies now open to fishing

Great Smoky Mountains Na- occupied by brook trout prior tional Park officials announced to European settlement remain. the reopening of Lynn Camp Select Park streams provide a Prong to fishing effective in unique opportunity to restore, March, following a seven-year protect, and preserve native native, brook trout restoration brook trout habitat for the en- project. The reopening of the tire region. 8.5 mile-stream sections marks “The opening of all streams the first time, since the Park’s in the park to recreational fish- establishment in 1934, that all ing marks an incredible mile- streams in the Park are open stone for the park and speaks to fishing. to the commitment and dedica- By preserving a healthy, re- tion of our biologists and part- producing population of brook ners in restoring fish popula- trout, the Park not only ensures tions in the Smokies,” said Park the long-term protection of a Superintendent Cassius Cash. silted and degraded. Through- biologists have restored brook unique species, but also the The park has 2,900 miles out the early part of the 20th trout to 27.1 miles of 11 differ- opportunity for future gener- of streams, of which an es- century, non-native rainbow ent streams in the park greatly ations to experience and pre- timated 20 percent are large and brown trout were intro- expanding their range. These serve the Southern Appala- enough to support trout pop- duced to park streams to pro- restoration efforts were made chian tradition, heritage, and ulations. Rainbow trout occupy vide fishing opportunities. possible with support from culture associated with brook 15.2 percent of these streams These trout quickly outcom- hundreds of local volun- trout fishing. followed by brook trout which peted and displaced native teers and including volunteer Southern Appalachian brook are found in 8.6 percent of the brook trout throughout many groups such as Trout Unlim- trout are the only trout species streams and brown trout which park streams. ited, Federation of Fly Fish- Submitted photos native to the southern Appala- are found in 4.6 percent of the In the last 30 years, acid ers, Friends of the Smokies and Great Smoky Mountains National Park recently announced chian Mountains and are ge- streams. rain has further reduced trout local universities. that Lynn Camp Prong has been reopened to fishing after a netically unique from brook Brook trout lost 75 percent populations at elevations seven-year restoration project. trout found north of New River, of their former range in the above 3,000 feet due to low VA. In the southeast, less than park after prolific logging in stream pH. Since 1986, park 5 percent of all areas formerly the early 1900s left streams Becoming an Outdoors-Woman offers Fly-Fishing workshops

The N.C. Wildlife Resources ing experience on prime trout gift certificates, contact Out- Commission’s Becoming an waters. door Skills Coordinator BB Outdoors-Woman (BOW) pro- Fly-fishing equipment will Gillen at (919) 218-3638 or gram will offer a pair of fly- be provided, but participants [email protected]. fishing workshops on bothends can bring their own gear. The of the state in May and June. workshop will be held rain About the BOW Program Interested anglers can choose or shine, so bring sunscreen Becoming an Outdoors- from a three-day fly-fishing and rain gear. Participants Woman is an international pro- weekend on May 15–17 in should bring appropriate out- gram in which women 18 years the Blue Ridge Mountains of door clothes, a sturdy hat and old and up can learn outdoor Western North Carolina, and a water bottle. Camping is op- skills through hands-on expe- one-day event on June 13 at the tional, with other lodging op- riences. In North Carolina, Be- John E. Pechmann Fishing Ed- portunities located nearby. coming an Outdoors-Woman ucation Center in Fayetteville. The Pisgah Center for Wild- workshops are held across the life Education is located at state and provide instruction Fly Fishing in Brevard 1401 Fish Hatchery Road in on fishing, hunter safety, tar- The three-day fly-fishing Pisgah Forest near Brevard in get shooting, archery, canoe- weekend on May 15–17 will Transylvania County. The cen- ing, motorboat safety, out- be held at the Pisgah Center ter explores North Carolina’s door cooking, tracking and for Wildlife Education and mountain wildlife and habi- map-and-compass orienteer- the North Mills River Camp- tats through regular programs ing skills. ground, both located near Bre- and activities. The center also “No previous experience is vard in Transylvania County. features five large aquariums required for either of these two The registration fee is $125, representing different aquatic fly-fishing workshops,” Gillen but scholarships are available. habitats. Visitors can walk next said. “This weekend workshop The one-on-one instruction door to the Bobby N. Setzer in Brevard is tailored for in- includes casting techniques, Fish Hatchery, where trout are dividuals, so each angler will stream ecology, basic knots raised in 54 raceways. gain new skills in a relaxed set- and fly-tying. On the final day, For more information on the ting or improve techniques and participants will practice their three-day fly-fishing weekend, learn about the important role new skills in a guided fly-fish- scholarship opportunities and of anglers in conservation.” Volunteers needed for 31st annual Tuckaseigee River Cleanup on April 18 Base Camp Cullowhee at event. fore registering. Rafts are self- Western Carolina University Base Camp Cullowhee, guided and no coolers or alco- will present the 31st annual WCU’s outdoor program- hol will be allowed. Tuckaseigee River Cleanup ming organization, will provide After the cleanup, volunteers on Saturday, April 18, and is transportation to the river after are invited to return to the Uni- looking for volunteers to partic- volunteers receive a life jacket versity Center lawn for a free ipate in the nation’s largest sin- and paddle. On site, staff mem- cookout, live entertainment, gle-day effort to remove trash bers will deliver a safety brief- yard games and the chance to from a river. ing before giving trash bags to win prizes donated by local Registration for groups and participants. Volunteers should businesses. Winners must be individuals will be held on the anticipate two to three hours present to receive prizes. A.K. Hinds University Center of work. For more information, con- lawn from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Volunteers who participate tact Jeremiah Haas, coordinator with the first 600 volunteers by raft have to weigh at least 40 for the event, at (828) 227-3625 to register receiving a free T- pounds, should wear shoes that or visit basecamp.wcu.edu. shirt and energy bar. There is won’t come off in the water and no early registration for the are encouraged to eat lunch be- THE SMOKY MOUNTAIN TIMES — Thursday, April 2, 2015 — Page 7B Classifieds

GENERAL AUCTIONS MOBILE HOMES EMPLOYMENT HARPER'S FOR RENT AUCTION COMPANY 2BR/1BA mobile. Quiet park in YARD CASE MANAGER – EM- Friday April 3rd @ 6pm. Join us PLOYMENT & TRAINING Ela. References/Background for a Fun night: Primitives, check required. $400/month, Coordinates the Workforce In- Tools, Outdoor Items, Trains, vestment Act services for $300/deposit. 828-488-8752. SALES Cobalt Glass, Jewelry, Lots Community Yard Sale Satur- Adults and Dislocated Work- more.. (828)369-6999. day April 11, 7am - 2pm The ers in Swain, Jackson and Ma- Debra Harper NCAL# 9659 3BR/2BA doublewide. Gover- Grove Church parking lot. con counties. Work location NCFL# 9671. nors Island community. No Sponsored by GO:COSTARICA will vary. Works with JobLinks HUD. $600/month plus Mission Trip. partners in delivering services MISCELLANEOUS $600/deposit. 736-2185. to customers who are commit- Huge! Friday, April 3, 7:30am- ted to become self-sufficient. FOR SALE COMMERCIAL 1pm. Rita Jones & Emma Wal- Bachelor's degree in Human droup having yard sale @ 263 Services or Psychology, or FOR RENT Gibson Road. Housewares, equivalent combination of edu- men & women clothes, nick cation and experience re- For rent, spacious office/conve- naks, furniture. One mile past quired. Knowledge of Employ- nient location. Owner/Broker West Elementary School; turn ment & Training programs a 882-736-0511. left on to Gibson Road; follow plus. Must be able to work yard sale signs. with little supervision. Must LOTS FOR RENT have a valid NC Drivers Li- Private trailor lot for rent suit- cense. A pre-employment END ROLLS of newsprint pa- LEGALS drug screen is required. An able for 2/BR trailer. per for $2-$6. Great for wrap- $200/month plus $200/deposit. STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA EOE/AA Employer. Apply at ping, packing or using in the the NC Works office, 427 Har- References required. 736-1017. IN THE GENERAL garden. Stop by Smoky Moun- COURT OF JUSTICE rison Avenue, Franklin, NC tain Times office, 8:30am - 28734 or at www.ncworks.gov COUNTY OF SWAIN 5pm, Monday through Friday. LAND & LOTS SUPERIOR COURT DIVISION by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, April 488-2189. 6th, 2015. FOR SALE 15 E 24 For sale: lawn edger, pressure The Eastern Band of Chero- 2+/- ACRES $7500. Green washer, air tank, two televi- Acres Realty 828-507-9168. NOTICE TO CREDITORS kee Indians has the following sions. 828-479-4235. AND DEBTORS OF positions open: NANCY CHEEK JENKINS Public Health & Human Ser- Hot tub, seats 6, sandstone col- CABINS FOR SALE vices or, like new. $3,800 and 2003 All persons, firms and Open Until Filled Anniversary Edition Harley Cabin, one acre, close to corporations, having claims 1. C.N.A- Tsali Care Center Davidson Fat Boy, mint condi- Fontana Lake. 2 bedroom, 2 against NANCY CHEEK 2. Manager- Family Safety Pro- tion, leathers and helmet. bath, basement, wood burning JENKINS, deceased, are notified gram $10,000. 828-736-5212. fireplace, propane heater, air to exhibit them to JANICE J. 3. Administrative Assistant- conditioning, fully furnished, in- PATANE, Executor of the Family Safety Program Ice Cream boxes and fixtures, cludes adjoining lot. $114,500. decedent's estate on or before 4. Administrative Assistant- showcases & store fixtures, 828-479-4235. the 6th day of April 2015, or be PHHS Regulatory & Compli- calico fudge machine & equip- barred from their recovery. ance ment. Call 497-9351 or 828- LEGALS Debtors of the decedent are asked to make immediate 5. C.N.A- Home Health 736-1314 NOTICE OF SERVICE OF MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL 6. Intervention Project Coordi- payment to the above named PETS & ANIMALS PROCESS BY PUBLICATION Executor/Executrix. FOSTER PARENT EMPLOYMENT nator- Domestic Violence STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA *Please attach all required ORIENTATION The Eastern Band of Chero- FOR SALE SWAIN COUNTY This the 25th day of March 2015. Monday April 13th from 6-8:30 documents* IN THE GENERAL kee Indians has the following *eg: Drivers license, Enroll- Kill fleas on contact on dogs pm. Trimont Christian Acade- positions open: COURT OF JUSTICE JANICE J. PATANE, Executor my: 98 Promise Lane Franklin ment, Diplomas, Certificates* and cats with DD-33 flea mist. DISTRICT COURT DIVISION Closing April 17, 2015 @ 4 Lasts longer. Pleasant odor. 1816 India Palm Drive NC. Call The Bair Foundation IN THE MATTER OF Edgewater, FL 32132 pm Contains NO Fipronil! JOSILYN LEDFORD to reserve a seat. 828-350- 1. Accounting Coordinator II- THE CHEROKEE INDIAN (386) 689-8584 5197 N.C. Clampitt Hardware FILE NO. 14-JA-38 Budget & Finance ($40,080- HOSPITAL AUTHORITY has (488-2782). $50,100) the following jobs available: (www.happyjackinc.com) TAKE NOTICE that a pleading Elizabeth Brigham LANDSCAPING / 2. Cook- Tribal Child Care FT DIRECTOR OF ENGI- seeking relief against you has BRIGHAM LAW OFFICE, PLLC ($23,040-$28,800) NEERING (open until filled) LOST PETS & been filed in the above-entitled P.O. Box 1038 YARD WORK 3. Youth Development Profes- PTI RN / IN-PATIENT(open un- action. The nature of the relief Bryson City, NC 28713 SPECIALIZING IN GRAVEL sional- CYC ($20,960-$26,200) til filled) ANIMALS being sought is as follows: (828) 488-2147 FT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST 04/02/15-04/23/15 153933 DRIVEWAYS and road repairs. 4. Driver- Transit ($23,040- MISSING: 2 Pugs, one tan, $28,800) / MEDICAL LAB TECH (3RD ADJUDICATION OF ABUSE, Hauling small loads of gravel, one black last seen on Need- State of North Carolina road bond & topsoil, etc. Grass Closing April 10, 2015 @ 4 SHIFT) (open until filled) NEGLECT AND/OR FT CMA JUSTICE CENTER- more. If you see them please DEPENDENCY FOLLOWED County of Swain cutting and bush hogging. Jim pm call: Terry 736-9854; Diane: In The General Court of Justice 828-736-2413. 1. Receptionist/Clerk- Budget & (open until filled) BY A DISPOSITION FT CMA/LPN- Family Care 736-9821; Home: 488-0930. CONSIDERING THE NEEDS OF Superior Court Division Finance ($20,960-$26,200) File No. 15-E-24 PAINTING 2. Grants/Contracts Analyst- Center (open until filled) THE JUVENILE WITH ENTRY FREE PETS & OF AN ORDER DESIGNED TO Notice to Creditors and Debtors Budget & Finance ($36,560- PART TIME INTERMITTENT of Vannie Gentry Woodard. All D&L PAINTING AND PRES- HOUSEKEEPER (Cherokee MEET THOSE NEEDS AND SURE WASHING. Interior and $45,700) ANIMALS THE OBJECTIVES OF THE person, firms, and corporations, 3. Events & Group Tour Coordi- County Clinic) (open until filled) having claims against Vannie Exterior Residential and Com- FT EXERCISE SPECIALIST - FREE: two adult cats and two STATE mercial Free Estimates. All nator- Destination Marketing Gentry Woodard deceased, are ($40,080-$50,100) (open until filled) 8 week old kittens. 704-989- notified to exhibit them to Mary work guaranteed. Call Lee FT PROCEDURE SUITE 2987. Filed September 2, 2014 in the 4. Laborer- CDOT ($25,200- District Court in Swain County, Alice Woodard, Executrix, of the Crisp, (828) 479-4052 or mobile NURSE MANAGER decedents estate on or before 508-5270. $31,500) (2 Positions) North Carolina 5. Transportation Coordinator- FT RESPIRATORY THERAPY HOMES FOR RENT the 5th day of June 2015, or be Transit ($30,320-$37,900) CLERK TO: JUSTIN ARCH barred from their recovery. MISCELLANEOUS Unfurnished, 2BR/1BA, fire- Debtors of the decedent are 6. Administrative Assistant- FT LPN / BEHAVIORAL place, porch & a very large utili- SERVICES QHA ($30,320-$37,900) HEALTH You are required to make a asked to make immediate ty room, paved driveway. payment to the above named 7. Utility Worker/Site Develop- FT MID-LEVEL/ PEDS $450/month, Alarka. 488-3417. defense to such pleading no later FOSTER PARENTS NEEDED ment- QHA ($20,960-$26,200) FT CLINICAL APPLICATIONS than May 6, 2015 and upon your Executrix. This the 5th day of Are you called to the foster 8. Head Mechanic- QHA COORDINATOR failure to do so, the Petitioner, March, 2015. FT LABORATORY CLERK APARTMENTS the Swain County Department of Mary Alice Woodard, Executrix care ministry? Join The Bair ($33,280-$41,600) 2828 Conleys Creek Rd Foundation Child & Family 9. Realty Clerk- HCD ($25,200- FT DENTAL ASSISTANT FOR RENT Social Services, seeking service Anyone interested should pick against you, will apply to the Whittier, NC 28789 Ministry Team. We train & $31,500) 1 bedroom ground floor apart- 03/12/15-04/02/15 149675 support you. Training in 10. Accounts Payable Proces- up an application and position Court for the relief sought. description from Teresa Carval- ment, Bryson City. $475/month Franklin, NC sor I- Education & Training includes water. 828-488-9011. April 27-June 15 ($23,040-$28,800) ho or Deb Toineeta at the If you are indigent you are Editor’s Note Monday nights - 6-9pm 11. Lead Teacher- Tribal Child Cherokee Indian hospital Hu- entitled to appointed counsel. The Smoky Mountain Times man Resources Office between Riverfront studio apartment. Provisional counsel has been Trimont Christian Academy: Care ($33,280-$41,600) Furnished, clean, quiet, secure, appointed for you and shall be reserves the right not to publish 98 Promise Lane Franklin NC 12. WTP Operator- Water the hours of 8:00am 4:00pm Monday Friday. These posi- with deck overlooking river. 2 reviewed by the Court at the first classifi ed advertisements it 28734. Call to reserve a seat. Treatment ($30,320-$37,900) units available 1@ $375, hearing after service. You should 828-350-5197 Open Until Filled tions will close 4/10/2015 @ contact the Swain County Clerk considers to be in questionable 4pm. Indian preference does 1@$395. + util & dep. 770-364- 1. EMT-P (Part-time) EMS 5426. of Court at 828-488-7400 for taste. And, the publication of 2. Teacher- Tribal Child Care apply and the original CIHA information regarding how to an advertisement is not an 3. Teacher Assistant- Tribal job application must be sub- Smoky Mountain Court, month- confirm your provisional counsel, Child Care mitted. Resumes will not be ly rentals. $125/week, with Vince Hyatt, 828-246-1372, 95 endorsement of the worthiness 4. Attorney General- Legal accepted in lieu of CIHA ap- kitchen $150/week. Call 736- Depot St., Waynesville, NC of the product or service being 5. Kituwah Academy Teacher plication. 5651. 28786. offered. 6. Patrol Officer- CIPD 7. Fiscal Grant Manager- Tribal Upscale, furnished 1BR/1BA A dispositional order or a Fair Housing Act Smoky Mountain Country Club apartment. No smoking. Own- subsequent order may remove Child Care is seeking one part time (hours All real estate advertised 8. Detention Officer- CIPD er/Broker 828-736-0511. the Juvenile from your custody, vary) housekeeper for vacation $800/month plus/utilities. may require that the Juvenile herein is subject to the GENERAL 9. Electronics Document Spe- rental cleaning. Please call cialist- IT receive treatment and that you Federal Housing Act, which EMPLOYMENT Tina at 1-828-497-2772 or stop CABINS participate in that treatment, may 10. Teen Unit & Media Supervi- by the Sales and Reception require you to undergo makes it illegal to advertise sor- CYC Center at 1112 Conleys Creek FOR RENT counseling, may order you to pay “any preference, limitation, Busy dental office, in need of *Please attach all required FT dental assistant. CDA pre- Road, Whittier, NC 28789. for treatment, and may, after or discrimination because documents* 1 bedroom cabins, Cherokee proper notice and hearing, ferred, but must have dental x- *eg: Drivers license, Enroll- area, weekly $175, power & of race, color, religion, sex, ray certification. Benefits after Taking applications for experi- terminate your parental rights. ment, Diplomas, Certificates* water included. Renting refer- handicap, familial status, or 90 days. Hourly pay based on enced cook, kitchen help, & ences & security deposit $200 Upon service, failure to comply experience. Hrs. Mon-Thur 8-5 wait staff. Please apply in per- required. 828-488-6298. with any order of the Court may national origin, or intention to and Fri 8-12. Please email re- son, 165 Everett St, Iron Skillet. cause the Court to issue a show make any such preference, sume to rbenge@cataloochee- DEEP CREEK clean one bed- cause order for contempt. limitation or discrimination.” dental.com. room furnished cottage. $600 VALLEY SERVICES, INC. We will not knowingly accept Cherokee Lodge Motel Food Service Director at a jail mo/yearly plus $250 security. This the 26th day of March, Now Hiring in Cherokee, NC. 1 year experi- NO SMOKING, SERVICE ANI- 2015. any advertising for realestate Experienced Housekeepers ence in food service manage- MALS ONLY. Owner/Broker which is in violation of the JACKSON COUNTY Kristy L. Parton Experienced Laundry ment and current ServSafe re- 828-507-9168. law. All persons are hereby CLINICIAN quired. Must be able to pass a Attorney for Petitioner Workers Assertive Community Treat- MOBILE HOMES Swain County Department of informed that all dwellings Experienced Front Desk criminal background and a pre- Social Services ment Team Ð (ACTT) employment drugscreening. advertised are available on an (Reservations) Seeking an energetic and pas- FOR RENT PO Box 944 497-2226 Apply on-line at Sylva, NC 28779 equal opportunity basis. sionate individual to join the www.valleyinc.com 2 and 3 bedroom mobiles & 1593 Acquoni Rd, Cherokee Assertive Community Treat- (828) 586-4247 The Smoky Mountain Times Equal Opportunity Employer apartments available in Bryson 03/26/15-04/09/15 153318 ment Team in the beautiful City & Cherokee locations. Electric meter reader needed mountains of western North for Cherokee immediately. Full Starting at $550-$600 a month Carolina. Come experience VALLEY SERVICES, INC. plus security deposit & refer- time position, usually 6 days a the satisfaction of providing Full-time Kitchen Supervisor week, hours vary from 7am- ences required. For more infor- POSITION AVAILABLE recovery oriented services at Cherokee Detention Ctr in mation call 828-488-6298. 3:30pm. Starting pay $9 per within the context of a strong Cherokee, NC. One year expe- hour plus benefits. Knowledge team wraparound model. If rience in foodservice supervi- CHEROKEE/WHITTIER: BANQUET/BREAKFAST COOK of area a plus. Work in all types you are not familiar with sion required. Must have clean of weather. Vehicle provided. Small, Self-Contained Camper ACTT, this position will pro- background & be able to pass under Roof on Farm. Premium Directly responsible for all kitchen functions Email resume to: vide you with an opportunity to pre-employmentdrug Test. [email protected] Sat. TV, $230.00 mo. Refs. experience an enhanced ser- Apply online at Sec. Deposit. 828-421-9153. including food ordering, preparation and vice that really works! Must www.valleyinc.com maintenance of quality standards; sanita- Fairfield Inn & Suites by Mar- have a Master's degree and Equal Opportunity Employer Small mobile home, nice loca- riott Cherokee, located on the be licensed/ license-eligible. If tion, perfect for older person tion and cleanliness; training of employees Casino District, is currently ac- interested, please contact MEDICAL looking for safe place to live. cepting applications for Front hr.department@meridianbh- $400/month plus deposit. Call in methods of cooking, preparation, plate Desk Agents & Housekeeping, s.org 488-2854 or 736-1264. experience preferred. Please ALTERNATIVE HEALTH- presentation, mass food production for For further information and to CARE OF WNC apply in person at 568 Paint- complete an application, visit banquets, portion and cost control and town Rd. Cherokee, NC. is now taking applications for our website: CNAs for in-home care. Please sanitation and cleanliness. www.meridianbhs.org GOLF CAR MECHANIC call 828-349-9500 for more in- Experienced small engine and/ fo. Pre-employment drug QUALIFICATIONS: or electric cart mechanic. Clean Looking for mature adults with screen required. retail sales experience. Buck & A minimum of 5 years of experience in varied kitchen driving record, experience cus- positions including food preparation, line cook, fry cook and tomer service and trou- Squaw Crafts in Cherokee. Call THE CHEROKEE INDIAN bleshooting, dependable, hon- for appointment 497-9351. HOSPITAL AUTHORITY has expediter. est, resourceful. Team player the following jobs available: At least 6 months experience in a similar capacity. with flexible work habits. Refer- METER READERS FT Mid-Level / ER ence required. Email resume to Accu-Read Services is cur- Anyone interested should pick Must be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen [email protected] rently hiring Meter Readers for up an application and position and dining room personnel and guests. or (828)-884-4653. local utilities in Cherokee and description from Teresa Carval- surrounding areas. We offer ho or Deb Toineeta at the Be able to reach, bend, stoop and frequently lift up to 50 lbs. Reservationsts/Retail Repre- paid training and paid holi- Cherokee Indian hospital Hu- sentatives needed in an upbeat days/vacations. Must have a man Resources Office between Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time atmosphere. Rolling Thunder valid driver*s license. Must the hours of 8:00am 4:00pm (up to 9 hours). River Company is interested in pass a criminal background Monday Friday. These posi- check and drug screen. Inter- Apply in person at Fontana Village Resort full-time seasonal employees. tions will close 4/3/2015 @ Fontana Dam, NC Please feel free to contact us ested candidates please send 4pm. Indian preference does via phone (1-800-408-7238), resume to: employmen- apply and the original CIHA email(mmccullough@rollingth [email protected] (indicate job application must be sub- underriverco.com) or in person Cherokee in the subject line) mitted. Resumes will not be NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE (10160 HWY 19 W, Bryson or fax (734) 769-7532. No accepted in lieu of CIHA ap- City, NC 28713). phone calls please. EOE. plication. XXXGPOUBOBWJMMBHFDPN
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SYSA, United play in Swain Co-Ed Softball By Carolyn Porter League starting SYSA Vice President for Swain County Swain Youth Soccer Asso- ciation’s U10 Academy and The Swain County Rec- U7 Junior Academy teams reation Department is start- played games against the Car- ing a Co-Ed Softball league. olina Mountain Soccer Club in Anyone interested in sub- Waynesville last Thursday. The mitting a team may contact teams played Cherokee County the Recreation Department at Soccer Club teams on Saturday 488-6159. A coaches meet- at the Swain County Recreation ing is planned for April 20 Park soccer field. at 6 p.m. at Recreation De- The WNC United U12 Boys partment office. Classic team tied two games this Games will be played on weekend, playing their first game Thursday nights. The cost against an HFC team from Ashe- per team will be determined ville in Swain on Saturday (1-1) Submitted photo by the number of teams and and another HFC team in Ashe- games played. ville on Sunday (3-3). United’s Swain County Peewee Boys Teams are responsible for U12 Girls Classic team played supplying their own on men a Hendersonville team away on and women game balls. Saturday but were defeated 0-5. Basketball Champions United’s two U11 Boys Challenge Swain Peewee Boys Basketball finished the season undefeated to teams finished the weekend with go on to win the season tournament over Hominy Valley. Pictured a win and a tie. The Sasquatches are back left: Coach Brian Southards, Drew Scaggs, Carter Hayes, tied 2-2 against an HFC team in DaMarcus Williams, Aidan Southards, Grant Phillips and Coach Asheville. The Coyotes team Submitted photo Lewis Parton. Middle Row: Joshua Collins, Dawson Cody, Reese won 3-0 against a CMSC team SYSA U10 Girls Academy player Mya Burrows-Kurr tries to get Winchester and Josiah Glaspie. Third row: Andrew Cody, Zeke in Waynesville. control of the ball. Glaspie and Clayton Shuler.