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ON-GOING • Sally Foster Giftwrap Sale to ben- Inside: efit Highlands School. Pick up order sheets Riverwalk ordered to stop work Letters pg. 2 at the front office of the school, talk to a Wooldridge pg. 4 student, or go on line at A stop-work order, effectively stop-work order by Highlands Wa- Gantenbein’s misgivings about www.SallyFoster.com to order use code immediately, has been issued the tershed Administrator Larry Gan- the project. Redmountain pg. 5 number: 605265. All orders will be deliv- developers of RiverWalk. tenbein. The final word on findings Another View pg. 6 ered to Highlands School. Wednesday morning, River- Monday’s inspection of Riv- and potential penalties by Kevin Events pg. 22 • Thursdays at the Barn: If you would Walk of Highlands, LLC in Atlan- Classifieds pg. 25 like a walking tour of the new property on erWalk by the state Division of Barnett with the Division of Wa- which will sit our new Fine Art Center, join ta and its general grading contrac- Water Quality and the state Land ter Quality and Rick Allred with Police & Fire pg. 26 us any Thursday at 5 p.m. for a personal tor on site were both delivered a Quality Division substantiated •See RIVERWALK page 2 tour. Meet us at the Crane Stable Barn on Oak Street. • Every Tuesday evening, Spiritual Condo high- County’s case Cinema Circle at The Instant Theatre Com- pany at 7 pm. Suggested donation: $5, Beverages and snacks available for pur- rise a maybe dismissed chase. On Wednesday, Superior • Live music nightly at ...on the Ve- on U.S. 64e Court Judge Dennis Winters dis- randah at 7 p.m. Chad Reed plays missed the county’s case request- Wednesday - Sunday night and Sunday A rumor involving the ing the right to appoint ETJ mem- Brunch; Angie Jenkins plays Mondays; development of a 12- to 14-floor bers to the town’s planning and Paul Scott plays every Tuesday. • Live piano music with Hal Phillips condominium complex going up zoning boards. at Skyline Lodge & Restaurant every Fri- on 19 acres on U.S. 64 east across The town had filed a motion day and Saturday night and Sunday from the Community Bible Church to dismiss the county’s case on the brunch. has been confirmed. grounds that the county didn’t • Live music at Fressers in Helen’s County Building Inspector Jack have standing in the suit. Barn. featuring Cy Timmons Wed. through Morgan said permits haven’t been “The judge ruled that the Sat., 6 p.m. until. issued, but developers have been in county commission wasn’t a real • Live music at Cyprus Restaurant contact with him concerning party of interest in the case,” said every Friday at 9:30 p.m. building restrictions on the site. “The County Attorney Rick Moorefield. • Highlands Wine and Cheese Shop: only restrictions other than building “But the case is still alive as relat- Wine Flights Saturday from 4:30-6:30. • Live music at Wolfgang’s Bistro ev- codes involve the watershed which ed to Daniel A. Bryson, as plain- ery Sun. and Mon. it’s Momo on Piano; •See CONDOS page 10 tiff, but not as a county.” every Wed. it’s Paul Scotts Trio; and ev- Highlands High School English teacher Catherine McIntyre- Moorefield said the case be- ery Thurs, & Fri it’s Rickey Dean on pi- Ross with Superintendent Dr. Frank Yeager and Macon tween the county and the town ano. Results help County School Board Chairman Kevin Corbin at the banquet was never about the right to ETJ Sept. 14 Monday night. McIntyre-Ross was named Highlands School “but rather the right of the county • At …on the Verandah, a French Cre- Teacher of the Year. Photo by Kim Lewicki to pick the representatives on the ole Dinner with McKinnon’s Louisiane. Call chart future boards.” 828-526-2338 for tickets and reservations. Members of the Town Board • PTO meeting at Highlands School at have said in open meetings they 6 p.m at hospital McIntyre-Ross named • Male Chorus accompanied by pianist would likely let the county con- Angie Jenkins at PAC at 8 p.m. Tickets are By Susanna Forrester tinue to appoint the ETJ members $10. Call 526-9047. Reporter HS Teacher of the Year to the zoning and planning Sept. 14-21 Though it’s not the only thing boards. • Book Fair at Highlands School. it revealed, the result of October By Susanna Forrester Year by the Highlands School Moorefield said an email Sept. 15 2005’s survey of residents in the Reporter faculty and staff is a great highlight from Town Administrator Richard • At the Bascom-Louise Gallery Fine Highlands and Cashiers areas has Macon County school in my teaching career, and the Betz dated June 27 only guaran- Art Center: Beaded Woven Pouch, 10 substantiated a need for more pri- system’s Teacher of the Year credit for this honor goes to all of tees their appointment for their a.m.-4 p.m. Pin-loom weaving. Create a mary care physicians at the High- banquet was held on Sept. 12 at the team work and ongoing current three-year term. woven pouch with novelty threads first day. lands-Cashiers Hospital (HCH). the Mill Creek Country Club in support I get from our faculty and Meanwhile, he said the coun- Bead it second day. $120. ($85, FRIENDS) Sept. 17 “There were no big surprises Franklin. This year, Highlands has staff,” said McIntyre-Ross. “I feel ty still has the right to appeal the • At …on the Verandah, a special 25th from the survey,” said Skip Tay- two reasons to be proud. extremely lucky to work in an decision in the Court of Appeals anniversary celebration from noon-6 p.m. lor, marketing director of HCH. Highlands School Teacher of environment in which colleagues in Raleigh. “That’s up to the Coun- It’s free! “We suspected we needed more the Year is high school English want to help you and see you ty Commission to decide,” he said. Sept. 18 primary care physicians and that’s teacher Cathy McIntyre-Ross. succeed.” • At the Bascom-Louise Gallery Fine one of the things the survey Macon County’s Teacher of the McIntyre-Ross graduated Weekend Weather: Art Center: Beaded Woven Pouch, 10 showed. But why people don’t use Year is Teacher of the Year for from the University of Georgia in a.m.-4 p.m. the primary care physicians here Franklin High, history and Athens with a Bachelor’s Degree Sept. 19 and why they leave the mountain philosophy teacher John deVille. in Journalism in 1976. She • Audubon Field Trip to the Blue for that service that we don’t DeVille is a 1980 graduate of received her teaching certification Ridge Parkway to view fall migrants. Meet at 7 a.m. in the parking lot next to the Hi- know.” Highlands School. from Georgia State University in ghalnds Town Hall to carpool. •See HOSPITAL page 2 “Being named Teacher of the •See TEACHER page 8 Page 2 - Highlands’ Newspaper - Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006 ... RIVERWALK from pg 1 the Land Quality Division haven’t been is- sued yet, but the team was complimentary • THE PLATEAU’S POSITION • of Gantenbein’s enforcement policies and the penalties levied against the develop- ment thus far. Gantenbein has issued sev- eral notices of violation and seven penal- • HAWK’S EYE VIEW • • LETTERS • ties totally $3,500 but RiverWalk is appeal- ing them. The stop-work order lists failure to Throw them out in properly design and install on-site storm water controls, continuing failure to prop- November! erly maintain on-site controls following Dear Editor, rain events, failure to implement on the I hate to voice my political opinions ground many of the stormwater controls on you but I’ve had enough. Last week, required by the Aug. 18 stormwater con- our “do nothing” Congress decided to trol plan and recommendations of River- put illegal immigration on a back burner Walk’s environmental engineers McGill for the rest of this year. That’s the straw Associates, failure to protect the buffers that broke this camel’s back. along the stream flowing down to and I beg you, I implore you, whether across the Daughtrey property. you are Democrat or Republican, use Though questions had been raised con- your vote this November to kick out your cerning the legality of RiverWalk develop- Congressman. This is not a Democratic ers opening up too much land at one time, or Republican issue. Democrat’s, go Gantenbein said the state’s team seemed ahead and vote a Democratic nobody more concerned about the size and loca- into office and Republicans, go ahead tion of silt ponds. and vote a Republican nobody into office. “They don’t believe the location of the They couldn’t do any worse that the silt ponds on site are big enough to handle worthless bunch that are in there now. It’s the stormwater flow or match the location time to clean house. on the revised erosion control plan deliv- What happened to Social Security ered by McGill & Associates on Aug. 18,” reform? he said. What happened to tax reform? Furthermore, the stream that enters the What happened to homeland property through a pipe under the old road security reform? The “do nothing” list is bed that travels across the property onto endless. the Daughtrey property and into the Cul- Yet, we reconvene Congress in recess lasaja River has now been classified a pe- to decide whether a woman in a rennial stream by the state. vegetative state should be kept alive. Not “McGill thought it was a ephemeral only was that costly (over $100,000) to stream which meant it was basically a chan- taxpayers, but it was illegal. Never, in the nel for stormwater runoff but the presence history of our nation, has Congress of microinvertebrae in the stream classify reconvened on such a lame issue. It is it as a perennial stream,” said Gantenbein. usually a declaration of war, or Macroinvertebrae are a kind of indica- equivalent. tor species that verify that the stream can LETTERS-TO-THE-EDITOR POLICY In November, throw them all out. sustain life and as such must be protected. We reserve the right to edit submissions. Views expressed are If you agree, sent this to everyone you Perennial streams are protected under state, not necessarily those of Highlands’ Newspaper. know. county and town watershed ordinances and Please email letters by Monday at 5 p.m. Fred Wooldridge require a 25-foot buffer around them. There is a 500-word limit without prior approval. An angry Independent in Barnett found the presence of caddies Highlands flies and may flies in the stream. “It takes a year for caddies flies to mature if breeding in the water,” said Gantenbein. “So that Those Who Love means there is water in the stream most of the time.” Highlands Should An ephemeral stream is a stream chan- Highlands’ only locally owned & operated newspaper. Be Grateful nel that carries water only during and im- Member N.C. Press Association mediately after periods of rainfall or snow- Dear Editor, melt. A perennial stream contains water at FREE every Thursday; circulation 5,000; 100 distribution points The Town Board, at the request of all times except during extreme drought. Toll Free FAX: 866-212-8913 • (828) 526-0782 The Land Stewards of the Highlands Since the stream has been classified as Plateau (representatives of the Mountain a perennial stream, it must be restored and Email: [email protected] and Laurel garden clubs), approved the stormwater must be diverted from enter- Publisher/Editor – Kim Lewicki Cartoonist – Karen Hawk funds to kill a tenacious, aggressive, ing it. Copy Editor/Proofreader Circulation & Digital Media exotic (non-native) plant commonly The stop-work order prohibits devel- called Japanese Knotweed, that was Tom Merchant Jim Lewicki opers from continuing any infrastructure choking out the beautiful native plants construction until they come into compli- Adobe PDF version at www.HighlandsInfo.com along the Town’s streets and public areas. ance with the Aug. 18 erosion control plan 265 Oak St.; P.O. Box 2703, Highlands, N.C. , 28741 This project, begun in the summer of with changes approved and fully imple- All Rights Reserved. No articles, photos, illustrations, advertisements or design 2005 and continued during the current mented including restoration and buffer- year, appears to be a resounding success, elements may be used without permission from the publisher. ing of the perennial stream. •See LETTERS page 9 50 years but who’s counting? Highlands’ Newspaper - Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006 - Page 3 COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTIES Call Pam Taylor, anytime. (cell) 342-6988, 526-9027, 526-2520 Old Highlands charm with a complete renovation You will love the bright openness of this spacious home with 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, plus loft. It has just been updated with slate patio, cypress floors, vaulted v- groove cypress ceilings, pine and cypress paneling, granite countertops, solid pine doors, 2 massive rock fireplaces, 2 master suites, new 30-year architectural grade shingle roof on a large lot with plenty of parking. Lovely landscaping as well, on the Atlanta-side of Highlands. $749,000. On Apple Lake!

Ann and Luther Turner celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at a brunch hosted by their children at On The Verandah on 5 lots – 2.16 acres. Plus, 3- September 3, 2006. The couple was married in Macon, GA, on bedroom, 2-bath home on September 1, 1956. Their three children, Lynn, Leigh, and Trey, along with their sons-in-law, Fred and Woody, daughter-in-law, Kimberly, two levels. Cathedral ceil- and four grandchildren, Annie, Tyler, Miller, and Sarah Frost, would like to congratulate them on this joyous occasion. ings, stone fireplace, spa- cious decks, two-car garage ... HOSPITAL continued from page 1 and gorgeous landscaping. The survey, which was conducted be- sultant will be one that understands areas tween October and December of 2005, by like Highlands —Vail, CO, Nantucket, MA, Offered at $1.2 million. Diane Jones of Medical Staff Developers and the Outerbanks of NC — places with a from Charleston, SC, surveyed 11,000 prop- fluctuating population of fulltime home- erty owners from Highlands, Cashiers, owners, second homeowners, weekend Laurel Branch at Skyline Glenville, Scaly Mountain, Sapphire Valley, homeowners, daytrippers, and vacationers. This beautiful home, tucked away in and Sky Valley to determine their level of Shull said they opted for an outside satisfaction with the services provided by consultant to absolutely level the playing Laurel Falls at Skyline, is very HCH. field. sophisticated yet charmingly rustic. The study generated 1,324 responses, “Soliciting the services of an outside Bright, open plan with top of the line a whopping 12 percent return. “That’s an consultant is good because there are no outstanding return on a survey,” said Tay- politics involved,” said Shull. “They come kitchen appliances, dining and great lor. in with expectations but no answers and room with cathedral ceilings, open Most survey participants were full-time work through the process.” and covered decks, guest quarters, a and summer residents over the age of 40. In addition to the consultant, the hos- Though a majority of those surveyed had pital will involve many people from many master suite to die for on nearly 2 used the hospital in the past five years, many areas to help develop the strategic plan in- acres with 2-car garage with still traveled off the mountain for their pri- cluding a focus group made up of citizens, apartment. Offered at $1,495,000. mary care physician. About 50 percent of doctors, and others. “We will focus on pri- residents in the area travel off the moun- mary issues as outlined in the survey and tain for regular medical care, but the sur- will use the findings as the basis for the vey didn’t ask why. budget, capital budget, funding, hiring, and Reduced to $2.995 million Thirty percent of full-time residents in rounding out of our medical staff,” said Ken This remarkable new home is the Cashiers, Glenville, or Sapphire, and 25 Shull, CEO and president of the hospital. perfect Executive Retreat. It percent of full-time residents in Highlands, Shull said the hospital is in the pro- allows owners and guests ample Scaly Mountain, or Sky Valley see a prima- cess of interviewing several strategic con- space to enjoy the view of ry care physician off the mountain. sultant candidates. “From the data, the con- Whiteside Mountain and a “Because of the data received, the com- sultant will tell us who we should serve, how mountain stream. The attention to munity will begin to see concrete changes we could serve them, what is our market detail is obvious from the beginning of 2007,” said Skip Taylor, Mar- area, and what services are realistic for us entrance to the lower level living keting Director of HCH. “Now that the to offer.” area. Complete with glass survey is in we will hire a strategic consult- Shull said not surprisingly given the age elevator, 2 kitchens, oversize 2- ant who will analyze and verify the data of the Highlands population, cardiology car garage, wood, Travertine & through interviews and then help us devel- was high on the respondents’ list of valu- tile coloring, 3 fireplaces. op a strategic plan for the hospital for the able hospital services. “The survey suggest- In Highlands Point. next three to five years.” ed many respondents would be happy to Now offered at $2.995 million. Taylor said most importantly, the con- •See HOSPITAL page 10 Page 4- Highlands’ Newspaper - Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006 • LAUGHING AT LIFE • Highlands’ Oriental Rug Shop Kentucky party 40%-65% a’ll come on over if y’ur few of the bravest of us car will crank. showed up. But it’s been a 40%-65% OFF! YThere are parties for the growin’ since and just last OFF! snooties, parties for the fruities week the number had swelled and parties for the beauties, to almost 50 invited. Not but you would never, in your only that, the party moved wildest dreams, think there from the Bollinger shack to WE GUARANTEE would be a party for the South forty owned by Kentuckians, at least not right Patty and Commissioner (Mr. OUR QUALITY here in our little ole town. Teflon) Alan Marsh. Anyone who was born, lived or This thing is now a huge AND YOUR passed through Kentucky at any Fred Wooldridge “Who’s Who” hillbilly, slam point in their lives, shows up • dunk, you can kiss my grits, SATISFACTION. for Highlands’ very own Feedback shindig. When you first arrive, Kentucky party. is encouraged! Pegsie (Is that a Kentucky This all started when Paul email: name, or what?) Payne hands (828) and Pat Bollinger were sittin’ you a Mint Julep made from [email protected] next to their ice box on their some kind of white fluid with 526-5759 front porch, pickin’ their feet “explosive” marked on the and sippin’ on some good ole Kentucky mayonnaise jar. Pegsie is an upper crust For the past 21 years, Shiraz has had moonshine. Then Pat, she’s the split-tail of Kentuckian and actually wore shoes before the two, said to ole Paul, “What they say she started school. By the way, everyone prominence in the Highlands, N.C. area as the ultimate about us Kentuckians just ain’t true. Our gets to come barefoot if they want, but pet resource for genuine, hand-knotted Oriental rugs. Shiraz eyes are not too close together and we don’t pigs, not washed in the last three days, go to family reunions to pick up dates. Let’s must be left on the front porch. Under no has built a reputation that is second to none. have a party so we can see if other folks circumstances are any pigs allowed in the Hand Cleaning, repairing and appraisals, too. from the Bluegrass State have eyes close kitchen. Patty runs a first class party. together like ours.” “Good idea, baby cakes, Anyway, Pegsie’s Pa was a real ♦ MAIN STREET ♦ OAK SQUARE ♦HIGHLANDS and I can dispel those nasty rumors that my muckety-muck in Lexington and was real name is Pauly Bob.” responsible for a law prohibiting the Naples, FL ~ Tampa, FL ~ Sarasota, FL ~ Orlando, FL So last year the first Kentucky party was carrying of ice cream in your pocket. 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My assertion, he claims that I lack “a dictionary defines fascism as “a historical and geopolitical perspective.” I governmental system led by a dictator may lack many other qualifications as a having complete power, forcibly political writer, but my summa cum oppressing all opposition and criticism, laude degree in international relations regimenting all industry, commerce, etc., from the George Washington University and emphasizing an aggressive Sooo, the director of prepared me, I think, precisely for that nationalism and often racism.” That kind of perspective. hardly describes the Islamic extremists, the Chamber is OUT, He then lumps me with the Dr. Alex Redmountain but it alarmingly resembles what is huh? Democratic Party (I am an independent, Feedback happening in our country under George leaning toward left-wing libertarianism) is encouraged! W. Bush, as I have warned previously. Why’d he leave such a and slanders me as one of an • Both Mr. Cota and the President “amalgamation of socialists, email: grossly over-simplify our current situation sweet deal? A great environmentalists, wing nuts (?), [email protected] by comparing it to the Hitler years (which hardcore anti-capitalists, fellow travelers, I lived through, close-up salary, great benefits etc.” I don’t know what a wing nut is, with. What’s vague about it is the word and personal) and accusing nearly and allowances, too? but the only one of those terms I cop to is “war,” which hardly describes a relatively everyone, other than the Bush “environmentalist,” although I was late in permanent campaign which has no administration, of promoting Give me a call, life coming to that awareness. specific nation or nations as enemies, is appeasement of the terrorists. No one is That’s the trouble with a brain fought without confronting an advocating appeasement, not the I’ll take it! hemorrhage. It almost always ends up in opponent’s army, and is battling against Democratic Party and not a single name-calling. an endless supply of new insurgents. I national leader in Europe or Asia. This is He then makes some reference to think what Mr. Cota had in mind was the strictly some kind of misdirected I’m DonLeon and that’s “the war on terror” being too vague a vagueness of the term “the war on terror,” campaign issue, reminiscent of “The term, something I would certainly agree but I lost the thread of his reasoning •See REDMOUNTAIN page 9 MY opinion. • HIGHLANDS FINE DINING • ...ON THE VERANDAH “...Highlands Most Scenic Dining Ristorante Paoletti Celebrating 25th Anniversary 1981–2006 Call 526-4906 Fine Italian dining since 1953. 440 Main Street GUEST CHEF DINNER SERIES Open Every Night September 14 Serving Dinner from 5:30 p.m. • Reservations recommended French Creole Dinner with McKinnon’s Louisiane Wine Spectator’s “Best of Award of Excellence” ...ON THE VERANDAH’S 25TH 828-526-2338 ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION [email protected] GOLDEN CHINA Sunday, September 17 Open for dinner Serving of Highlands 12 noon - 6 pm every night from 6 p.m. Wine, Sunday Brunch 11am.-2 p.m. Plum Open 7 days a week Wine Spectator Award Since 1987 Wine & Lunch Buffet: 11-3 • M~F • $6.95 RESERVATIONS SUGGESTED Live music nightly! 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The moment The problem in 2001 and today is defining and (creekfront) $99,000 each and the day are seared forever into our private and engaging the enemy. A global Includes: Cypress log collective memories. I have war on terror demands no Yukon or lap siding, wood panel- less. Lacking a national no desire to forget 9/11, but Dr. Henry Salzarulo ing, one four-window dor- I wish that we would put it adversary, we attacked • mer, 12’x13’ carpeted loft in perspective. Afghanistan, which had Feedback is with light and outlet, full- The 40 or 50 years provided sanctuary and encouraged. sized appliances, bath with leading up to the event had support for bin Laden. We email: tub and shower, com- found that driving out the been tough on America. The [email protected] mode, vanity, 20-gallon world looked very different Taliban was as easy as flicking water heater, overhead than it had from our flies from a dinner plate, and cabinets, stairwell, two pinnacle in the aftermath of WWII when just as temporary. Buoyed by the success ceiling fans, exterior doors America was the undisputed leader of the of our surrogates, a collection of Afghan with built-in blinds, double- world, not just as a military and industri- war lords, and scant loss of American life, pane windows with mini- al giant, put as the moral and intellectual we turned to Iraq. Yukon Floor Plan blinds and screens, snack standard bearer as well. The rise of the And there we find ourselves today, bar, wardrobe, linen clos- Soviet Union, the assassination of five years after September 11, 2001. et, laminate wood floors, President Kennedy, the erosion of our Loss of American military lives nears electric fireplace and con- position as the manufacturing the loss of life that day. Iraqi and Afghan ventional stick-built con- colossus of the planet, popular opposi- losses dwarf our own. Have we won our struction. Options Avail- tion to and loss of the war in Viet Nam, war? Are we any closer to winning it or able: Trapezoid windows, each took a toll. A resurgent Japan has our involvement made us and the cedar paneling, bed with proved that we could be bested economi- world less safe? Has our failure to find mattress, porch – several cally. The resilient Viet Cong proved our and engage our real enemy, to kill instead sizes with or without vulnerability militarily. The untimely innocent Arabs, amplified the sense of screen, dishwasher, heat death of a charismatic young president, religious conflict and swelled the number and air-conditioning. the introduction of the birth control pill, who plot against us, not only in the Includes: Cypress log or Rocky Mountain High the lie of the Tonkin Gulf, the militancy Middle East, but in southern Asia, lap siding, cedar paneling, of feminism, the celebration of in England and Europe, in Canada, and two sets of trapezoid homosexuality, the exposure of profound sadly in our own land? windows. 8’x12’ loft over racism, drugs, rock and roll, and Water- And yet we plod along, dedicating our kitchen and bathroom, gate each contributed to a shaken, missteps to the memory of 9/11, claiming full-sized, stainless steel weakened identity, each eroded the myth that Iraq is the central battle against terror, appliances including of innocence. which ironically, it has become. Interna- dishwasher, bath with Then the breakup of the Soviet tional cooperation, good police work, double shower and sliding Union left us the world’s sole super technologic advances and some very good glass doors, commode power. A brief period of Pax Americana luck have prevented, at least for now, a and vanity. 20-gallon followed. Despite major changes in the second attack on the home land. Iraq has water heater, overhead world, we were once again the undisput- provided a killing field to satisfy the blood cedar cypress cabinets, ed heavy weight champion of the world. lust for both our zealots and theirs. Our two ceiling fans, French Rocky Mountain High Floor Plan Remember the “peace dividend.” allies have been less fortunate. It may doors, bedroom exterior We were Fortress America. Our be inevitable that we will be struck again. I door with built-in blinds, borders were secure, protected both by hope not and I pray that we will try 4’x12’ deck, double-pane the massive oceans which lapped our instead to identity and reconcile legitimate windows with mini-blinds shores and by God almighty who had grievances of our enemies, engage the and screens, snack bar, anointed us his chosen people. Then moderate elements of Islam to arrest the built-in closet with came September 11, 2001. Nineteen men, spread of fundamentalism and end the drawers, propane central under the guidance of Osma bin war, a war which we cannot win against an heat, linen and pantry Laden and the influence of a radical enemy we cannot destroy. cabinets, laminate wood interpretation of Islam, breached fortress It is only by discrediting the message floors, electric fireplace America. They succeeded in bringing of extremism and offering an attractive with mantel and Sales person on site in Unit #22 down the World Trade Center, denting alternative, by proving that ours is not a integrated entertainment Closing all pre-installation sales on the Pentagon, and plowing up a field in Crusade against Islam, that we respect cabinets, mirror with cedar Pennsylvania. The resulting death toll their culture and their religion, that we trim above fireplace and November 1, 2006 neared 3,000, a minuscule number when stand ready to assist if they choose a conventional stick-built Contact: 828-526-5939 compared to the millions world wide migration to western political thought, construction. Options who had died from wars, disease, and but that we will not attempt to impose Available: Bed with email: natural disasters. The numbers meant our system on them, that we may yet mattress, air-conditioning. [email protected] little. The United States had been at- secure peace. 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Highlands Fine Art Pens made by foster boys with exotic wood will be auctioned off at Bolivian & Estate Jewelry Auction to be held at the Highlands Country Club Monday, Sept. 25 at 5:30 p.m. Bolivian Mission - The foster home By Dr. John Baumruker getting in the way of progress. THE HIGHLANDS GEM SHOP Contributor During that year we were able to be- The foster home has become the jew- gin the foundation of the home designed el of the mission. Many missionary by Paul Schmitt and with an additional SATISFYING ALL YOUR FINE groups help the hospitals, bring medical infusion of $20,000 the home was com- JEWELRY NEEDS SINCE 1952 doctors to perform operations, as we do, pleted within a year. A $40,000 Rotary Hours: M-S 10-6 10-5 MON-SAT and build homes or churches, but in matching grant paid for all the furniture Montero, no other has a foster home. and appliances, including a computer and Sun. 12-5 526-2767 During the first few years of the mission, a TV. Now the children, from four years 388 Main St. • 526-0656 FOURTH STREET “ON THE HILL” we noted that there were ample orphan- old to 13 have weekly lessons in comput- ages for girls, but none, in Montero for er, music, English, swimming, art and boys. Homeless boys roamed the streets soccer. The children only go to school for eking out a living shining shoes or ask- four hours a day as the city has grown so ing for handouts. Eventually, most if not fast that there is no time or money to pro- Drake’s all, became thieves just to survive. Many vide more schools. of these boys would turn to drugs, sniff- Presently there are 17 young boys liv- Diamond Gallery ing glue or gasoline or using coca leaves ing at the home and a second house for to numb the pain of loneliness and hun- the older boys is being constructed to ac- ger. commodate the older boys on the same “For the luxury of fine Fashion Jewelry One night a plan came to me in the property. This will allow a separation of custom jewelry.” night to build a foster home. This would the young from the older boys and bring Monday – Saturday be a different kind of home from an or- another family in to help with the enor- Tuesday-Saturday phanage as it would have a family as “par- mous task of raising as many as 30 young Open Year Round ents.” The children would learn parent- men at the same time. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Watch for our Trunk Shows! ing skills that cannot be taught in an or- The carpentry shop was completed in phanage. Also they would tend to a farm 2004 and last year I brought a small lathe 526-5858 and learn basic skills that would help to the shop to introduce the older boys 465 Main Street them as adults. A carpentry shop could to the skill of making pens. These pens Corner of Helen’s Barn Ave. be built later to give the children a trade would be sold in Highlands to help their and 2nd Street 828-787-1877 if they so desired. An educational fund college fund. The boys were eager to learn could be set up to offer college studies to and some of the pens were good enough those wanting to become professionals if to sell here. Of the 55 pens made by the qualified. boys all but 10 have been sold and these During a visit in January 2001, I will be offered at the Bolivian Auction to Kent Ltd. brought the concept and $20,000 to pur- be held at the Highlands Country Club chase land to the leaders of the Rotary Monday, Sept. 25 at 5:30 p.m. Club. I had always been told that doing The first pen made and a spectacular things in Bolivia would be hard if not pen and pencil set will be in the live auc- Fine Jewelry impossible due to the graft and corrup- tion. These pens are made from beautiful & tion, and the lazy spirit of the people. and exotic tropical woods. The wood is & Within ten minutes of the beginning of harvested from the carpentry shop waste Antiques the discussion, one of the members said, pile so there is no cost aside from the pen “Let’s ask the mayor. Perhaps he will pro- inserts. These fine wood instruments sell vide the land for free.” He called him on here from $25 to $60 in gift shops. the cell phone and in a few minutes he Reservations can be made for the auc- appeared. The next day the land was giv- tion by calling 526-3605 or the Method- en and we had $20,000 to begin the con- ist Church at 526-3376. Only 200 reser- struction. We were already one year ahead vations can be accommodated and the 360 Main Street • Highlands SILVER EAGLE of schedule. So much for the lazy spirit, price of admission is $100 which includes 526-1960 Native American Jewelry, Arts & Crafts which I have never seen, and the graft the dinner and the live and silent auctions. 468 Main St. Highlands NC, 28741 (828) 526-5190 Page 8 - Highlands’ Newspaper - Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006 Services Offered: HE IDEO UY • House Openings/ Closings • T V G • • Mobile Auto Detailing • Personal Shopping • Grocery Shopping Flightplan • Pet Sitting • Housekeeping • Property Management Services • And Much More… lightplan, the 2006 PG ceilings and walls, was 13 suspense/thriller, constructed for the film, 828-369-7464 Office • 828-421-5283 Cell • 828-524-8919 Fax Fstarring Jodie Foster and a good deal of the www.junkermanagement.com (from every film in creation tension and drama of the from Very Long story hinges on the fact that Engagement back to 95 percent of the film was Bonanza), Peter Sarsgaard shot in something about as Highlands Own Internet Shopping (Jarhead, Garden State), wide has a commercial Enter the following coupon code when checking out and we’ll donate and Marlene Lawston as jetliner’s cabin. 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Box 575 building, she is transporting a coffin on We do get a good dose of fight and flight Highlands, NC 28741-0575 an international flight, and she has a scenes, bad guys and locked doors, and Phone: 877-509-6808 • Email: [email protected] small child in tow (A good performance some things that go kaboom in the night, by Lawston). She is traveling on one of so what we end up with is a bit Hitchcock the largest aircraft in the air to date, one and a bit Stephan Seagal. We do get a that she coincidentally helped design. As good sense of the post 9/11 attacks’ The Chambers Agency, REALTORS if things weren’t bad enough, her child impact on attitudes of airline passengers, Want a Highlands home of your own? has gone missing on the plane. After and there are a few obligatory Middle Call The Chambers Agency, REALTORS enlisting the aid of the crew and the on Easterners tossed in, that are of course, Want a lot, parcel or acreage in the Highlands area? board air marshal (Sarsgaard) in suspects even before we have any clear Call The Chambers Agency, REALTORS searching the craft, things get a bit idea of exactly what to be suspicious of. suspicious. In a Hitchcock type of turn, Jodie Foster’s role was originally written Want a vacation rental in the mountains? we start to guess all may not be as it for Sean Penn, before a rewrite was done Call The Chambers Agency, REALTORS seems, and there might be more than to change the character to a woman, and VACATION RENTALS meets the eye to several of the passengers. I think it plays better in this version. 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Each A musical variety show with heart... education for 16 years. school’s Teacher of the Year is selected and “The best thing about my job is that I at the end of the school year their names North Platte Canteen happen to love it,” said McIntyre-Ross. “We are sent to the county. all see so many people stuck in jobs that The winners are honored at the annual Performances are are unfulfilling. I get to make a difference banquet with a plaque, and the county Fri. & Sat. at 8 PM & in someone’s life, teach great literature and teacher of the year gets $200 from Macon writing, have fun and challenge my Bank, and $100 for school supplies from Sunday at 2 PM. students, and do the most important job the Macon County Academic Foundation. in the world. What could be better?” The Macon County Teacher of the Year also The process for choosing the Teacher progresses to the regional competition To make reservations, call of the Year and the Macon County Teacher which can then lead to the state the Box Office at of the Year begins with the individual competition. schools says Jennifer Jones, with the central Eight other Teacher of the Year awards 828-526-2695, or stop office. were presented. Winners are: Debby Stork by in person. The teachers in Macon County’s 10 of Cartoogechaye; Josh Lynch of Cowee; Box Office hours are schools choose the Teacher of the Year for Melisa Cabe of Cullasaja; Pam Owens of each school and a committee made up of East Franklin; Kari Allen of Iotla; Susie Mon.-Sat. 10.-5 PM. the past Macon County Teacher of the Year, Ledford of Macon Middle; Kimberly The Playhouse is located the Principal of the Year, and representatives Bateman of Nantahala; and David Yokel of in the heart from business, local government, and the South Macon. media choose the Macon County Teacher Speaking at the banquet, of Highlands on Oak of the Year from the Teacher of the Year pool. Superintendent Dr. Frank Yeager said, “We Street The process begins in late winter and are very proud of all of you. You are the early spring when the school receives the best of the best and we appreciate what you information from the state regarding do for the children of this county.” Highlands’ Newspaper - Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006 - Page 9 On Sale! ... LETTERS continued from page 2 Fall Concert Highlands School although this plant may require another treatment if it recurs. Athlectic Season Passes This eradication effort, solely on Fall Pass $30 public property, deserves the commendation of the town’s citizens. Beethoven in Blue Jeans All Home Please let the town commissioners and Volleyball & Soccer Games members of the garden clubs know that you are appreciative of their efforts to Sunday, October 1st at 3 p.m. Winter Pass $32 solve this problem. They may have prevented Highlands from becoming the All home basketball games “Japanese Knotweed capitol of the Performing Arts Center in Highlands All Season Pass $62 world.” Owners of private property now have All Home Athletic Events an exceptional opportunity to wipe this pest out of the entire area by eradicating Vega String Trio Make checks payable to any that exists on their land. For advice on how to do this you may pick up Dean Zuch portraying Beethoven Highlands School printed material at town hall, the Nature Center, or the U.S.F.S. Ranger’s office. It would be a terrible shame if this $10 Adults • $5 Students under 18 ... REDMOUNTAIN pest re-entered the Town’s property from continued from page 5 private land that was not treated. Thanks For Information, Call for your cooperation. Architect,” Karl Rove, and his sleazy Jim Whitehurst Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival election tactics. Highlands I don‘t know what makes Mr. Cota 526-9060 think I oppose taking strong measures against terrorists. Nothing I have ever written, or thought, or said suggests • SPECIALTY FOODS • anything like that. My argument with the President, whom I am accused of bashing frequently (true), is that he and his At the end of the street at Falls on Main administration are incompetent, Featuring the art of Helena Meek DUSTY’s thoroughly corrupt, and talk loudly while RHODES SUPERETTE carrying a broken diminutive stick. He Now Arriving: and vice-president Cheney like to act • New SPECIALTY Prepared tough, accuse others of cowardice, while Foods and Great ready to obscuring that both were essentially draft GIFTS serve & dodgers during the Vietnam War. • Microbrews and bake hors It seems almost delusional to support Artisan Beers d’oeuvres, this President, as Mr. Cota does, after all • Highlands’ finest breads, the mismanagement of foreign policy, WINES pastas, not to mention such domestic disasters as cookies & Wine Flights Katrina, the failed Social Security entres privatization scheme, an ignorant Saturday 4:30 until 6:30 “Celebrating 54 years in Highlands” Open Mon. - Sat. 10-5 opposition to stem cell research, failure to “We cut the BEST steaks in town!” veto Congressional pork bills, and the Sun. 1-5 Terry Schiavo hysteria. I won’t bother to Mon-Sat • 493 Dillard Rd. discuss the explosive fiscal deficit, which 526-2762 has turned even hidebound conservatives against the president. Jams, Jellies, Gourmet 526-4617 Mr. Cota credits me (obviously as a Preserves, negative factor) and Victor Davis Hanson Relishes & to Go & Catering (positive) as influences which led him to Gourmet Treats 526-0383 August Produce write his letter. I had never heard of Mr. Hanson, but after doing some research Let us fill and found out that he is a classicist who has ship your holiday often compared modern times with the gift list! days of Sparta and Athens. Some have described him as the worst historian of Mon-Sat • 10-5 our times, and most professional historians reject his qualifications and his reasoning. However, it seems, he is held in high esteem by the vice-president, and 10 to 6 p.m.• Mon-Sat is known as a steadfast and loyal supporter of the Bush administration. I 11 to 4 Sun. haven’t read anything by him, but I can Tues.– Sat. • 11-6 Fruit & Vegetable Stand on see why Mr. Cota would like him. Birds (Next to D&J Express Mart) the Franklin Road of a feather, I guess. Corner of 5th and Main • 787-2473 Page 10 - Highlands’ Newspaper - Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006 cruiting three now, one is a husband-wife other second home owners come for team,” he said. “We would like to have a months at a time.” ... HOSPITAL continued from page 2 total of five more, as well as a part-time gas- “8,100 to 8,300 people live here year see cardiology, family medicine, internal tice, a dermatologist would have work a trologist, and a urologist.” round. 23,635 in the summer — peak be- medicine, gynecology, and dermatology large part of the Western North Carolina Overall, the large majority of those sur- ing July 4th,” said Taylor. “We must plan services provided on the mountain at HCH. region.” veyed were pleased with the care they had for those numbers and it’s hard. We need But Shull said he can’t recruit doctors Even before survey results were in, Shull received at HCH. For full-time residents, the to staff our emergency room to handle the if he can’t guarantee a certain amount of said the hospital began recruiting family reasons for not choosing HCH were be- summer population but take into account work. “For instance to have a viable prac- practitioners. “We are in the process of re- cause they didn’t offer the needed services the winter population. To do that we took or they were referred elsewhere. an average and belive that realistically we For part-time residents it was because must be able to serve 12,000 to 16,000 at • SALONS & SPAS • HCH was not convenient or they were re- any one time.” ferred elsewhere. The services listed as most “Standard formulas for staffing hospi- • Sea salt spa – important to those surveyed were urgent tals just don’t work up here,” said Shull. Pedicure & Manicure care, preventive screenings, alternative med- Interestingly, the hospital’s emergency icine, breast cancer or women’s health; and room has steadily gained ‘patients’ by about • Solar Nails exercise, fitness, and wellness. 15 percent a year, so the number of people 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Diamond & Gel Nails Mon.-Sat. Understanding the population fluctu- seen there doubles every four years. • Complete Waxing Services ation in Highlands and Cashiers is key in Aside from the fact that Highlands and Appointments & Walk-ins the strategic plan. Cashiers are growing, Shull said he doesn’t 526-8777 “It’s a delicate balance between part- know the reason for the growth in emer- Corner of 5th & Main time, seasonal, weekenders and year-round gency eoom patients because the patient mix people,” said Shull. “Some people own sec- doesn’t indicate one group over another. ond homes here and come every weekend, Creative Concepts Salon ... WOOLDRIDGE continued from page 4 I make this up? Here’s another good legged cow in his pasture. He simply did has moved to: 526-3939 Lexington rule. Any person lying in their not need a whole lot of beef to whip up a front yard, capable of holding on to the kettle of Burgoo Soup. Good thinking,’ 549 E. Main St. The Falls on Main grass, is deemed sober. Late in the party, Alan. Why waste a perfectly good cow on – Upper Level – Patty gave everyone a demonstration of just one party? Deb, Tracy, Betsy, Michael, Heather, Janet Marie and Whitney how sober she wasn’t. It was hard keepin’ Just when the effects of the Mint are excited and look forward to serving you in our new and improved location! the pigs from lickin’ the makeup off her Juleps were about to wear off, out came the face. Derby Pie. I thought I had died and gone to I was worried about two hour parking hog heaven. Derby pie is made with Patricia Barnes • Master Cosmetologist restrictions at the Marsh parking lot, but Kentucky bourbon, chocolate, pecans, Caprita Barnes • Master Cosmetologist ole Alan was out in his driveway directing Kentucky bourbon, syrup, eggs, and Sharon Taylor • Massage Therapist NC LMBT #1429 traffic, shaking hands, and assuring Kentucky bourbon. I would have had Justin Taylor • Ace Certified Personal Trainer everyone no tickets would be issued. He seconds but I couldn’t coordinate my hand was acting like a real Chamber of to mouth movement. OPEN: Tues. - Fri. 10-6 • Sat. 10-3 • Monday by appt. Commerce Director. All in all, it was a great party. This year (828) 526-4192 Dwayne Meeter showed up with a fat there was no pushin’ and shovin’ in the lip and bruises all over his face. While he food line. As usual, the little missus had 460 Dillard Road in The Great Things! Shopping Plaza claimed he was attacked by a pack of wild some difficulty gettin’ in, but she showed dogs at Harris Lake, we all know he everyone a three-year-old gas receipt from thought Marge, his wife, said “stand up,” Upton, Ky. which was fake, of course, but when, in fact she said “shut up.” they let her in anyway. She’s a Jersey girl, ya Just when everyone was finishin’ off know. Signature Hair Designs for Men & Women their third Mint Julep, out came the fixin’s. Toward the end of the party, a vote was Razor Cuts • Color • Perms There was melt in your mouth baked grits taken by those still awake and it was Off the Alley Behind Wolfgang’s that had so much butter in them, I could decided that folks who had only flown over Oak & Fifth Streets actually feel my veins a cloggin.’ There was Kentucky would not be allowed in next Burgoo Soup. Oh my, Burgoo Soup. This year. Barbara, Gale & Van • 526-0349 • Open Mon - Sat concoction is made with chicken, lots of • Don’t forget to buy Fred’s new book pulled beef, fat back, flour and every single “I’m Moving back to Mars” at your local leftover from the frig. bookstore. Images Unlimited This explains why Alan has a three PROFESSIONAL HAIR & NAIL CARE MASSAGE THERAPY ... CONDOS continued from page 1 828-526-9477 REFLEXOLOGY ~ AROMATHERAPY is one dwelling per acre and a 12 percent built- water facility since there aren’t any public NCLMBT GIFTS upon,” said Morgan. services available in that area. As far as getting Since the property is just north of the permission to discharge effluent into the 225 Spring Street • Highlands 828-526-8832 town’s extra territorial jurisdiction (ETJ) area, headwaters of the Cullasaja River, “that’s a [email protected] none of the town’s zoning codes or land use DENR issue,” he said. regulations would apply. Before the project becomes a reality, the The steep 19-acre tract is in the WSII- property must be purchased, an erosion Balance of the Watershed (WSII-BW) which control plan must be submitted the county at means a 50-foot buffer from any body of water which point a watershed permit could be Mountain Magic Salon on the property is required, as set forth by the issued after verification that the sewer and Hair, Nails & Tanning state’s Pollution and Sedimentation Control water plants don’t violate any ordinances. A Hair Stylists: Marisa & Judi • Nail Tech: Sharon Act of 1973. building permit can be issued after the NC Call for appointment • 526-4049 • Tues.-Sat. 8 a.m. until. Morgan said it’s his understanding that Dept. of Insurance OKs the building plans. the developer has a firm in Raleigh working “That department OKs any building in North 44 Satulah Road on plans to incorporate an on-site sewer and Carolina over 75 feet high,” said Morgan. Highlands’ Newspaper - Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006 - Page 11 The deadly force that is Hezbollah explained at CEP presentation

By Susanna Forrester al event.” Mackey said that Lebanon and Iraq of Islam and Greek philosophy; and non- Reporter Hezbollah, which is a combination are “the two most similar countries” in Lebanese Palestinians. The Center for Life Enrichment held of a religious organization, a political the Middle East. They are both divided Hezbollah was created by the Irani- a special presentation called “What’s Hap- organization, and a militia, crossed into by religion, sect, and ethnicity. The citi- an Revolution of 1979 which transformed pening in Lebanon and What It Means an area called Shebaa Farms which is zens of both countries identify less with Shi’ism into a political system. “The Shi’a to You?” on Wednesday, Aug. 30. claimed by Lebanon, Syria, and Israel. their nation and more with the religion saw a system where they could achieve Sandra Mackey, an expert in Middle They captured two Israeli soldiers. or sect they ascribe to. social justice,” said Mackey. “Hezbollah East affairs who has written numerous “Israelis have been coming to the “These are really young countries,” provide services to the Shi’a that the Leb- books and been a frequent commenta- decision they wanted to wipe Hezbollah said Mackey. “These all came into being anese government has never provided. tor on CNN, ABC, CBS, BBC and NPR, out,” said Mackey. “The gun was cocked around the 1920s. They’re fragile to start That is the real appeal of Hezbollah.” spoke at the Performing Arts Center about and loaded.” The capture just made their with.” Mackey said that Hezbollah, which the conflict in Lebanon and the war on decision easier. Mackey also pointed out the differ- became an active political and military terror. Mackey said that Lebanon has always ences between Lebanon and Iraq. “Leba- force in Lebanon during the 1982 inva- “This is a major earthquake in the had a fragile government, but it still has non has obviously been more sophisti- sion of Lebanon by Israeli forces hunting Middle East that will have many ramifi- the strongest democratic tradition of any cated than Iraq,” she said. “Lebanon is for Palestinian Liberation fighters, has cations,” said Mackey. “I think one of the other country in the Arab world. “Wheth- more westernized. Iraq looks eastward been “the most effective political organi- things we need to look at is this situation er or not the government can survive, we and Lebanon looks westward.” zation in Lebanon, and they want to turn is not just between the organization of just don’t know,” she said. “Hezbollah Lebanon is broken down into sever- Lebanon into an Islamic republic.” Hezbollah and Israel.” has become a big political player in the al different distinct religious and ethnic Mackey warned that as a country “our Mackey, who has traveled extensive- politics of Lebanon.” groups — the Maronites, a Roman Cath- major enemies are not state players.” She ly throughout Lebanon and other Mid- Lebanon used to be a thriving and olic sect, has predominated in Lebanese said we must abolish the Cold War men- dle Eastern countries, explained in detail beautiful country. Beirut was known as government since the early part of the tality to operate in the new century. “We the events leading up to the eruption of the Paris of the East, but it has since been twentieth century; the Muslims, which are are now dealing not with governments, violence in Lebanon. She called the ig- devastated by war. The ambience that the divided between the Sunni and the Shi’a; but with groups not afraid to die,” said niting incident “not a particularly unusu- streets and buildings possessed is gone. the Druze, whose religion is an offshoot Mackey.

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Hours: noon to 5 Mon. thru Sat. Open Daily (828) 787-2021 2820 Dillard Road Gallery on Main Street behind Silver Eagle [email protected] (down the alley) 526-3433 526-0229 www.bigburl.com Page 12 - Highlands’ Newspaper - Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006 Highlands Falls Country Club gives 2nd Annual Highlands Antique Show employees $27,000 in scholarships Sponsored by the Highlands Playhouse Many of the employees at Highlands juggling work and a family at the same at the Highlands Civic Center Falls Country Club are students trying to time. “Working full time and going to further their education. school is difficult Exclusive Preview Party • Tursday, September 28 Some started working at enough,” said Monika. “I Highlands Falls while they don’t know if it would be 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. were still in high school possible without the as- Party Tickets on sale at the Highlands Playhouse Box Office and continued after grad- sistance I am receiving uation. For many, it is dif- through the scholarship Show Dates: ficult to pursue their scho- program.” Friday, September 29 -- 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. lastic interests without Daphne Browning, Saturday, September 30 10 am. to 7 p.m. other support or assis- from Jacksonville Univer- tance. Nine years ago, un- sity, is a double major in Sunday, October 1, noon to 5 p.m. der the guidance of Bar- English and Spanish lan- bara Estes and with the guage and literature. She Furniture • Jewelry • Rugs • Crystal • Paintings • Silver & more! support of the member- will be involved in an ac- ship of Highlands Falls ademic program which Admission $10 Country Club, the HFCC involves living in Spain $1 OFF with THIS AD Scholarship Program was for 6 months while work- formed. Its purpose was to ing as an English teach- Tickets availabe at the door or at the Playhouse box office. build a fund through Monika Janderova er. For more information call 526-2695 member’s financial contri- Meda Green, from butions and designate Franklin, NC, is in her those funds to employees third season with High- that met specific parame- lands Falls. She is a senior ters to further their under- at Jacksonville Universi- DAY TRIPS & EXCURSIONS graduate educations. Se- ty, in Jacksonville, FL lection and management majoring in Dance Per- of the scholarship pro- formance and Sociology. OLD CLAYTON INN DILLSBORO gram is performed by the In addition to her daily RIVER COMPANY, LLC 60 S. Main Street – CFWNC (Community responsibilities, Meda Clayton, GA Great Family Rafting! Foundation of Western still found the time to 706-782-7722 for Even kids as light as 40 lbs! North Carolina) in choreograph the enter- reservations Located just across from historic Asheville, NC through a tainment performed by downtown Dillsboro very objective and moni- the HFCC employees at We are now open Sundays for dinner 5 to 8 tored process and gifts are the annual Scholarship p.m. for the traditional Country Buffet with soup, tax deductible. Banquet. salad bar, carvery, hot meats and vegetables, In August, the Club Daphne Browning Kelley Garton, from drinks, and dessert bar for $10.95, just like held its 9th Annual Schol- Greensboro, NC, is in her Sunday lunch. arship Tournament and second season with us Dinner Friday and Saturday is the Special Banquet. Josh Roper, a and is a senior at WCU Prime Rib Buffet with Angie Jenkins playing former employee and majoring in Recreational Broadway piano until 9 p.m., for your dining scholarship recipient, re- Therapy. “I can’t begin to pleasure, $13.95. Highway 441 Dillsboro, NC turned to Highlands Falls thank the members of Big 70’s Karaoke Party Sept 16 (Toll Free) 1-866-586-3797 as a guest speaker for this Highlands Falls for the Wear 70s costumes. 30 sleeping rooms for guests. 828-506-3610 year’s banquet. In his ad- exceptional scholarship Wireless Internet available. dress to the gathering, program and the help it www.northcarolinarafting.com Josh, now a CPA in Atlan- has given my family,” ta, thanked the Club for says Garton. the years of support and Iyali Ruiz graduated Adventure also made a financial con- Christian Jimenez from Highlands High Family tribution to the Scholar- School and is now a stu- Depot ship Fund. This year six employees re- dent at the University of Georgia. Thanks ceived scholarships for their fall, winter to the college credits she was able to ob- Canoe & Kayak Tours Float Trip and spring studies. tain as a senior at Highlands School, Iya- & Rentals Monika Jan- li was able to get derova, who has a head start on Hiking Trips Adventures been with the her degree in In- Llama Trekking KID’S club for five years, ternational Busi- Pontoon Boat Tours GO FOR was recently ness. Fly Fishing Classes $10 named the 2006 Christian Outstanding Stu- Jimenez, is in her Mtn. Bike Rentals Great Smoky Mt. River Fun dent for the Den- second season at Rappeling Tuckaseegee tal Assisting Di- Highlands Falls. ploma Program at She is attending Outfitters Lanier Tech. She Gainesville State 1-800-903-4401 • 828-743-2052 1-888-593-5050 is continuing her College majoring www.adventuredepot.net Hwy. 74W • Dillsboro, N.C. studies now as a in Psychology. www.raftnc.com Dental Hygienist Meda Green, Kelley Carton, Iyali Ruiz Highlands’ Newspaper - Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006 - Page 13 Center gets donation from Mtn. Findings Developer Nellis heads to TB for ruling The claim of a contract waiting in the chance,” he said. wings to buy the Crisp Harris Lake proper- The Town Board sent his request back ty on which to build nine structures didn’t to the Planning Board for a second look sway the Planning Board. Members upheld but requested Nellis to purchase land need- their previous decision against a multi-fam- ed to meet the built-upon and to decrease ily project on the property. density from 16 units to 14 units. At the Monday, Sept. 11 meeting, the Nellis has done that, but the Planning vote was 4-2 (Doug Campbell was absent), Board voted against the plan for the same against recommending conditional multi- reasons as the first time. family zoning for the property. “The purpose of rezoning certain sites Developer Bill Nellis has one more shot multi-family is to make something ugly, with the Town Board which meets Wednes- pretty, not make something pretty, ugly,” day, Sept. 20. “I think I have a 50-50 said Planning Board Chair Griffin Bell. HIGHLANDS HOME DECOR Wholesale Down summer Comforters & More! Next to Farmers Market on the Main Street side House • Down Antiques & Interiors comforters • Down An eclectic mixture of antiques blankets from the world over including • 600 & 440 Highlands Community Child Development Center Scholarship Fund: thread count handcrafted furniture, Oriental rugs, Children from the 4-5 year old class help Pat Hedden and Bob Wright sheet sets accessories and lighting. receive the donation of $4,000 presented by Mary Thompson. Checks • Feather beds New collection of original art. totaling $70,000 have been given to various organizations in the • NEW SHIPMENT OF Open 10 am-5 pm Highlands community from Mountain Findings. QUILTS! Sundays 1-5 828-526-4905 Closed Wednesdays Harris named Executive Director of the Monday-Saturdays 10a.m.-5p.m. 290 S. 4th St. • 526-1022 Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Foundation • Cards Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Founda- SC. In 2004 he served as Chairman of the • Accessories tion announced today the appointment of South Carolina Association for Nonprofit • Gourmet Russell M. Harris to the position of Execu- Organizations. tive Director. Harris will be responsible for At the national level, Harris is complet- Kitchenware all the Foundation’s fund raising efforts and ing his term as Southeast Region Director • Dinner Settings will report directly to the Foundation Board of the Association for Healthcare (AHP) Open Mon – Saturday • 10am to 5pm of Directors. and at the end of this month he will be “Russell is recognized as an outstand- named a Vice Chairman of AHP. 450 Main Street Highlands, NC 828-526-5226 ing leader in the field of philanthropy and we are delighted to welcome him to our community. In this assignment he will be • HIGHLANDS LODGINGS • responsible for the development and im- plementation of our fund raising efforts and for ensuring that those efforts are consis- “Rooms & Cabins tent with and supportive of the needs of with a View” our hospi- tal,” said Cas- sandra Man- ley, chairper- son of the Small luxury resort in a garden Small luxury destination Foundation setting. 29 guestrooms, suites and spa resort, 32 rooms, suites & Board. cottages A Unique 4000’ Mountain Top Retreat designed cottages. 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Harris Page 14 - Highlands’ Newspaper - Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006 With sharp eyes and nimble fingers artist creates wonders Susanna Forrester Reporter reativity and imagination are the center of Van Tribble’s life as evidenced by the intricate Van Tribble isn’t afraid Cneedlepoint tapestries and rugs displayed to take chances with throughout his home. For him rugs are artwork his work which he worthy of display not just on the floor but walls, too. does from memory Tribble created each one — a chair cushion in an without pre-design or intricate pattern of yellows and greens, a long blue etching. Rugs of his rug with soft pink flowers stitched down the center, a making and design tapestry of horses in a native American-type pattern. cover the walls and They each have an individual personality that is floors of his home in reflected in Tribble’s loving description of them. Highlands. Tribble derives his inspiration from “looking at other things, seeing things in magazines” and his Photos by Susanna own imagination. On his tapestry of horses, Tribble Forrester stitched one upside down to catch people’s eye. He is not afraid to take chances with his artwork. He Russia, was found in Siberia and dates back to 500 each one done with a different colorful fish on it. doesn’t draw out his designs he just begins to work B.C. “And I stitched a boat for a friend who let me use his on the canvas and it all comes together. Tribble began working on the rug, and when he yacht.” “I took a course at Furman University about was more than halfway through with it a friend gave Each piece Tribble does takes several months. painting on the right side of the brain,” said Tribble. him a book with pictures of famous carpets from He blocks his work up on his deck with a hose. “I “It taught me to look at one spot and concentrate on around the world. A full picture of the Pazyryk rug had a good friend in Greenville who showed me how that and it will all come together.” was displayed in the book. Remarkably, Tribble’s to do my blocking. I take a hose and wet them down Tribble began doing needlepoint during a creation had the same amount of squares as the and pull them.” divorce in 1973. He asked his mother to do two Pazyryk. The rug, with its large red, yellow and blue Tribble, who is also a hairdresser, has taught pillows for him, and she told him she would do one design catches the eye immediately. others his needlepoint art. “I’ve taught a lot of men to if he would do the other. “I was hooked,” said “I only do needlepoint for people who do needlepoint. They love it,” he said. Tribble. needlepoint,” said Tribble, who does not sell his He laughs as he says, “When I lived in Tribble points out a rug that he created after work, “Because they can appreciate it. The tips of my Greenville the rumor was I wouldn’t do people’s hair looking through a copy of a 1988 National fingers bleed when I do it, because I won’t use a unless they did needlepoint. Isn’t that a hoot?” Geographic magazine. A photo of a corner of the thimble.” oldest carpet in the world caught his attention. The “I did seat covers for a lawyer in Greenville, SC,” Pazyryk rug, which is on display in St. Petersburg, said Tribble, displaying photos of delicate seat covers Highlands’ Newspaper - Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006 - Page 15 McKim goes grassroots route to get the word out

By Evan Schmidt February 13, 2006, McKim filed with the Contributor Republican Party to run for the state senate The old fashion ‘Sign Painting Party’ seat. McKim’s interest in politics started at and bonfire was the perfect venue for the age of 15. “I went to an election polling approximately 75 supporters of candidate place, before I could vote, with my parents,” Ken McKim’s for state senate.. They enjoyed he said. “The election judge started showing the food, fun, and doing their part by me what it was all about, and what they helping paint colorful Ken McKim did,” he said. “That night I went with her campaign signs! to the county courthouse to count the votes. There was a job for everyone. Some And that was my first experience in politics helped by stenciling and chalking the signs where I really thought it was interesting.” to get them ready for painting. Others he said. helped by painting McKim’s name in white McKim, who prefers to be called a on the blue 4-foot by 8-foot plywood signs. statesman instead of a politician, says that There were also people who had special if he gets elected he would like to propose jobs, such as the “red paint lady” who put some new laws for North Carolina the flash of red on each sign, and the man including some new immigration and with the blue paint who covered any errant healthcare plans. Candidate Ken McKim and about 75 supporters of his senate campaign gathered mark. Once the signs were completed, “I believe we need some immigration last week to help paint 80 “Ken McKim for State Senate” campaign signs. It McKim called all the hungry helpers to laws in our state to address the illegal was a family and friends affair, with everyone pitching in. enjoy the roasting of hot dogs and immigration challenge that we are facing,” Photo by Evan Schmidt marshmallows over the roaring bonfire. The he said. “I believe that we have to address event was a real blast of fun! some healthcare issues because we are McKim took part in the event with losing doctors in this state and our costs paintbrush in hand. He said he was are skyrocketing.” motivated to run for state senate last year. Given the fact that McKim comes from “I had several people come and approach a family of 13 children, he understands me and encourage me to run for office that what it means to have to provide for a were local businessmen and family,” he family. I would like the people to know said. After prayerful consideration, on •See McKim page 21 465 Main Street HS playing better by the game Highlands, North Carolina European and American Antiques Gifts and Home Accessories Designer Women’s Apparel Jewelry, Handbags and Scarves 25% – 50% Off Select Women’s Apparel and Baby Department

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Slane and Slane Designs Trunk Show Friday, September 29th-Sunday, October 1st 828.787.1877 Open year-round Highlands School lost to Rabun-Gap Nacoochee last week, 3-2 but it Monday through Saturday was a very exciting and close match. Jason Aspinwall runs with the ball. The team lineup this year: Gray Alexander, Nick Kerhoulas, Jason Memorial Day to Labor Day – Open Sundays Aspinwall, Alec Schmitt, Darrin Keener, Jake Heffington, Billy Ray Converse, Andrew Watson, Greg Porter, Alex Foltz, Mikey Lica, Ezra www.acornsonline.com Herz, Luke McClellan, Hunter Leffler, Taylor Parrish and Will 114135 Mathiowdis. Photo by Noel Atherton Page 16 - Highlands’ Newspaper - Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006 Twins selected as 2006 MC ‘March of Dimes’ Ambassador Family Tonni and Taelor Elkins and their par- will be appearing at the 2006 WalkAmeri- premature birth.” ents (Tony and Darlene) understand first- ca event on Saturday, Sept. 30 at the Frank- Tonni and Taelor are two of nearly half hand the enormous emotional toll prema- lin Memorial Park so that everyone in Ma- a million babies born too soon every year. ture birth takes on a family. Tonni weighed con County can learn how participating in In North Carolina, one in seven babies only 3 pounds 6 ounces and Taelor weighed WalkAmerica supports March of Dimes re- (13.6 percent of all live births) were born 2 pounds 14 ounces at birth, and no one search and programs to save babies from prematurely in 2003. knew if the twins would survive. Both girls premature birth, the leading cause of new- Between 1993 and 2003, the rate of in- did, and now are normal healthy 1 ½ year born death in America. fants born preterm in North Carolina in- olds. Darlene and Tony urge everyone in Ma- creased more then five percent. Some of As the 2006 Macon County WalkAmer- con County to come out for the walk. “On these babies die; others face lifelong disabil- ica Ambassador Family, the Elkins share behalf of Tonni and Taelor we want to in- ity. The Elkins’s have become volunteers to their story to help the March of Dimes raise vite all the residents of Macon County to help the March of Dimes find answers to money to fight premature birth and its con- join us at the 2006 WalkAmerica and learn why premature birth happens and what can sequences. Tonni, Taelor and their family about our struggles and the problems of be done to prevent it. Registration will begin at 9 a.m. and the three-mile walk will start at 10 a.m. Other events that day will include food for Tonni and Taelor Elkins Why Knot Knit walkers, door prizes, karate demonstration To learn more about WalkAmerica call by Danny Antoine’s Karate Academy, mu- 1-800-525-WALK or visit walkamerica.org. Highlands sic by the Haus Band from the Rathskeller, For more information about Macon Coun- balloon release, and live radio coverage by ty’s 2006 WalkAmerica, please contact Jen- Your knitting destination WFSC/WNCC. nifer Hollifield at 349-2439. In beautiful Highlands • Complete line of office Highlands supplies Sept. 30 gala to benefit HCCDC A Yoursuperb knitting selection destination of the • Laminating • Fax Service finest yarns, accessories The Up, Up and Away Gala to benefit vices for Highlands’ quality of life. In beautiful Highlands • Greeting Cards the Highlands Community Children’s De- Mark the date and come and enjoy. and classes for your knitting • Laser paper velopment Center will take place at the Cul- Tickets are $100. Donations are welcome. pleasure. lasaja Club on Sept. 30. Enjoy a festive Send reservations and donations to P.O. • Ink Cartridges evening with dancing to the music of Reg- Box 2601, Highlands, NC, 28741, or call 202 North 5th St. in gie & Deas Boys and an open bar. 526-0115. The Village Square Highlands Plaza The featured Giving Balloon Tree will 828-787-1972 let you use your tax deductible dollars to 526-3379 help the center fulfill its needs. Color cod- ed balloons will tell you what you provid- ed. The 60 children at the center range in • BUILDERS & ARCHITECTS • age from three months to kindergarten age. Parents working in Highlands have this safe Whether your property is on top of a cliff haven for their children with preschool or lakeside, we have the experience to training and daycare, and a range of indoor make your home a reality. and outdoor activities. The facility in down- town Highlands, is the only fulltime, year- The Up, Up & Away Steering Corner of 2nd and Spring streets round, licensed child care provider in High- Committee from left: Ann Herbert, Construction, Inc. Highlands, NC 28741 lands. Bena Bayless, Carolyn Tanner, Gayle HIGHLANDS,HIGHLANDS, N.C.N.C. (828) 526-4929 All of us residents, fulltime and season- Cummings. Not pictured, are Bunny al, have reason to invest in all children and Clarke, Ann Martin, Ruthie Watts, Carol Visit us at www.WarthConstruction.com the center’s families who provide basic ser- Teem.

Ask about Steve Abranyi ‘Leadership Highlands’ activities begin “Green Building 828-787-2297 Leadership Highlands held its recep- na Alexander, Robin Armstrong, Eleanor Options!” 828-342-3234 tion Sept. 7 for the class of 2006- 07 – Lor- Crowe-Young, Lynn Delgado, Kathy Evans, Bill Futral, John Gaston, Krys- ti Rogers, Mary Skubna, Ron- nie Spilton, and Rich Tre- vathan. Also in attendance were members of the governing Mountain Architecture & Interiors board, Chamber of Com- RAND merce board, and professors from WNC who will be an SOELLNER integral part of this years’ pro- ARCHITECT gram. website: randarch.com The event was hosted by Main Street Inn and our thanks to Phone: 8 2 8 .7 4 3 . 6 0 1 0 our donors Bryson’s, J & D Cell: 828.269.9046 [email protected] NC Lic.9266 FL Lic.AR9264 Express, and Wolfgang’s Res- taurant for beverages. Mission of Mercy Dental Clinic in Highlands’ Newspaper - Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006 - Page 17 Sylva open for two days in Sept. “Heart of the THe The “Mission of Mercy” Dental Clinic continue throughout the day and all day summer will once again be available in Sylva to Saturday. No advance registration is High Country” provide for dental care free of charge to necessary or available. individuals who have dental problems and This clinic is open to anyone in Western Highlands’ Own House do not have the financial resources to pay North Carolina who is unable to afford TV Show...on Northland Distinct and Customized a regular dentist. This will be held on Friday, necessary dental care. Cable Channel 14. Sept. 22 and Saturday, Sept. 23 at the If you need further information, please Products... Jackson County Community Services call 586-8994. Building located at 538 Hospital Road in • Summer House Collection of Sylva. Gift wrap on sale Upholstery In 2005, this clinic was offered and approximately 340 patents were treated “Sally Foster” wrapping paper and gift • Coordinated Bedding over the two days. Dr, Steve Slott, DDS of items are being offered for sale by all the • Interior and Exterior Lighting Burlington, N. C. operates this clinic which students at The Highlands School. Anyone • Collections of Original Art is jointly sponsored by the Jackson County interested in purchasing some of these • Extensive Selection of Unique Health Department and the Blue Ridge wonderful items can do 1 of the following Accessories Mountain Health Project. options: It’s all about Local dentists and dentists from across • Contact a Highlands School student • Gifts North Carolina as well as dental students, to show you what is available. Highlands • Kitchen and Pantry Items hygienists, and dental assistants will be • Go on line to SallyFoster.com and and its people! staffing the clinic for these two days. In enter the code 605265 to place an order 2005, there were a total of 52 dental and to give credit to our school. Handcrafted Furniture by: professionals and students who took part • There are extra order forms in the in providing the patient care along with 20 school office. Tiger mounTain volunteers who kept the clinic running The sale dates are Tuesday, September Every day at 8 a.m., noon, 5 p.m., 7 woodworks smoothly. 05, 2006 thru Monday, Sept. 25. The orders p.m., 10 p.m., & midnight.’ On Thursday, Sept. 21 from 3:30-5 will be delivered to the Highlands School The Visitor Information Program airs p.m. registration will be held for the first the second week in November. We thank at 7 am, 9 am, 4 pm, 6 pm, 2 miles from Main Street 30 persons who come to the Community you all in advance for your participation in 9 pm, and 11 pm. 2089 Dillard Road • 526-5577 Services Building in Sylva. On Friday, Sept. this very worthy school fundraiser. The Paula & Barry Jones 22, registration will begin at 7 a.m. and Highlands School receives 50% of all sales.

panoramic view of the Blue Ridge, you’ll be on top of the world. MOVE UP IN THE WORLD We're located six miles east of Highlands on Highway 64. Move up to our mountains — to a sanctuary in the clouds. Highlands Cove is a For information, visit the sales office adjacent to the entry 430-acre, gated community soaring to 4,700 feet above sea level. And there are gate. Or call us: 828-526-8128 or toll free 1-866-220-2209. a variety of ways to make it your dream come true: exceptional homesites, Homesites range from $105,000 to $595,000. Single-family single-family homes, cottages, and condominiums. But we’re a lot more than a homes begin in the low $900,000's. The Views new place to live; we’re a whole new way of living — peaceful, tranquil, rich in condominium homes are priced from $695,000. Web site: HIGHLANDS nature. Whether your home is nestled in a cool, wooded setting, or offers a www.highlandscove.com. COVE Marketed by: ©2006 Highlands Cove LLC. The foregoing is for informational purposes only and shall not constitute a valid offer. Obtain the Property Report required by Federal law and the Public Offering Statement for The Views at Highlands Cove, a condominium, and read them before signing anything. No Federal agency has judged the merits or value, if any, of this property. Highlands Cove LLC does not guarantee the obligations of unaffiliated builders who build and sell homes in Highlands Cove. Purchase of a lot, condominium or home in the Highlands Cove community does not include rights to or grant use of the golf course or any golfing facilities, clubhouse, dining, tennis, swimming, ponds or other amenity shown or mentioned in any Highlands Cove material. Subject to change without notice. Void where prohibited. Page 18 - Highlands’ Newspaper - Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006 • BUSINESS NEWS • The Bluegrass Country music at PAC group “The Dappled Grays” ...on the Verandah celebrates 25 years will appear in concert Friday, with food and entertainment, Sept. 17 Sept. 22 at the Martin-Lipscomb This year, …on the Verandah celebrates 25 years offering American fusion fine dining Performing Arts in Highlands’ most scenic setting overlooking Lake Sequoyah. From Sept. 10 – 16, the Center at 8 p.m. nightly menu will reflect classic dishes from the previous 26 seasons. The week culminates This highly- in a birthday celebration from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept.17. Family/owners Marta, acclaimed group Alan, Andrew and Marlene invite everyone to stop by and enjoy the complimentary has been named festivities. There will be live music, featuring Hurricane Creek, and great food throughout Best Bluegrass the day. Group in Atlanta The critically acclaimed restaurant is the proud recipient of the Wine Spectator Award by Creative of Excellence since 1987 and Wine Enthusiast Award of Distinction. …on the Verandah Loafing is open seasonally, from mid-March through New Year’s Eve. Reservations for the dinner Magazine, and or Sunday brunch can be made at 828-526-2338 or www.ontheverandah.com was the featured entertainment at OEI announces holiday packages for 2006 FOX 5’s 2006 Old Edwards Hospitality Group is pleased to announce Holiday Packages for 2006 Peachtree at Old Edwards Inn and Spa and The Lodge at Old Edwards Inn. These getaways offer Roadrace. Tickets guests the opportunity to relax and reconnect surrounded by holiday splendor in the are $15 each. beauty and serenity of the mountains in wintertime. Seats at PAC are Holiday Package Details limited so The Old Edwards traditions of champagne arrival, gourmet continental breakfast reservations are each morning, a welcome amenity and evening turndown and a butler pantry with necessary. Call snacks, fresh fruit and non-alcoholic beverages are standard and come with each 526-9047 for guestroom and package at the Inn and Lodge. reservations. Thanksgiving Package (Available November 22nd ~ November 25th) Come spend Thanksgiving at Old Edwards! Enjoy luxurious accommodations and fine dining while relishing time together with special friends and family. Let the concierge • ANTIQUE GALLERIES • suggest additional delights like High Tea in the Library or a relaxing visit to The Spa to enhance the weekend. Holiday Escape Package (Available November 27th ~ December 24th) The Elephant’s Foot Escape to the mountains for the special gift of time together and relaxation! From the moment you step into our bedecked lobby, a true sense of the holiday season will surround Antiques you. Settle into luxury with European-inspired accommodations, the finest appointments Since 1963 and enjoy exquisite gourmet cuisine throughout your stay. Find that perfect last minute gift in Acorns. Experience the ritual of afternoon High Tea. When the day is over, rejuvenate with a signature treatment at The Spa. Black Bear Furniture Antique & Decorative Have a Holly Jolly Christmas Package (Available December 24th ~ December 26th) Savor the season with a Highlands Christmas to remember. Settle into a slower European Antique Pine Furniture • Accessories pace where fires glow warm, Christmas delights abound and only Santa knows if there will be snow. Cypress Outdoor Furniture Silver • Lamps Ring in the New Year Package (Available December 30th ~ January 1st) Chandeliers Whether it’s for renewal or a resolution to spend more time together, join us to celebrate 197 Main Street the end of one year and the beginning of the next. Set the tone for your stay with an elegant champagne arrival. Settle in to your luxurious accommodations before embarking in Wright Square 680 4th Street on a culinary celebration with a special six-course menu in Madison’s on New Year’s Eve. 526-5451 526-9933 Upcoming wine dinner at Wolfgang’s Wolfgang’s Restaurant and Wine Bis- Robert Parker recently reviewed Mirror Lake tro presents Oakville the 2004 Chardonnay RanchVine-yards Wine Din- that we are pouring at the ner this Monday, Sept. 18. dinner. ”A fruit driven, Antiques Paula Kornell, general straightforward satisfying manager of Oakville Ranch Chardonnay, this light For 35 Vineyards is coming from 2004 reveals aromas of years, Napa to attend the dinner. tropical fruits, white you’ve Oakville Ranch is known for peaches and honey. Me- European & American Antiques loved our high quality, premium dium to full bodied, it is Gifts & Home Accessories silver, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon best consumed over the Monday – Saturday porcelain and Chardonnays. Oakville next year,” he said. and Ranch is a boutique winery (Parker, 8-28-06, issue Open Year Round jewelry… with very limited produc- 166). we have tions; usually 2,000- 3,000 Join us for a wonder- cases produced annually, all furniture, ful Wine Dinner; call 465 Main Street from 100% estate grown Leah for reservations at Paula Kornell too! 10-5 Mon.-Sat. fruit. 526-3807. 828-787-1877 Oakville Ranch Vineyards 4th Street ...on the hill • 526-2080 General Manager Highlands’ Newspaper - Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006 - Page 19 • BUSINESS NEWS •

Madison’s Restaurant & Wine Garden Century 21 Mountain Lifestyles names presents holiday menus top producers for August

Madison’s Restaurant and Wine Garden, the flagship restaurant of the Old Edwards Inn and Spa is pleased to announce holiday menus for Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Eve 2006. Reservations for Thanksgiving and Christmas Day are available 11 AM- 6 PM. New Year’s Eve dinner will be served from 5:30 to 9 PM. Reservations may be made by calling the restaurant directly at 828.526.5477. Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner menus offer guests choices for appetizer, entrees and desserts. Along with the regular dinner menu, on New Year’s Eve Chef Nate Waugaman will present a six-course tasting menu featuring the theme “Tiny Bubbles.” Highlights from the menus include the following: Leek and Celeriac Soup with Crisp Veal Sweetbread; Georgia Caviar Pear and Frisee Salad with Warm Country Cathy Garren Diane Stumm Gary Garren Bob Shipp Ham; Lemon Vinaigrette Acorn Squash and Duck Confit Terrine with Watercress Salad; Deviled Quail Egg; Pan Roasted Striped Bass with Salsify Champagne Cream, During the month of August, Cathy office was named “Top Sales Agent.” Grapes, & Wilted Spinach; Slow Roasted Suckling Pig with Braised Red Cabbage Garren, managing broker with the Cashiers Bob Shipp, with the Highlands Office Spaetzle, Wilted Mustard Greens; Fresh Sage Scented Loin of Beef with Apple and office was named “Top Listing Agent.” was named “Top Listing Agent” and Gary Pumpkin Hash, Braised Chard, Madeira Sauce; Basted Medallion of Turkey with Cathy Garren was awarded the Masters Garren, managing broker, was named “Top Cranberry Cornbread Stuffing, Candied Sweet Potatoes and Herbed Giblet Velouté; Emerald award for her production in 2005. Sales Agent.” Gary Garren was awarded the Pumpkin Praline Pie with Praline Ice Cream, Spiced Rum Sauce; Pecan Mille-Feuille She was also the Top Listing by Volume and Silver Producer award for his production with Pecan Pastry Cream, Vanilla Terrine; or Gala Apple Tart Tatin with Brown Butter the Top Sales by Volume agent in her office in 2005. He was also the Top Sales & Top Roasted Apple Purée, Cinnamon Ice Cream. $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity; in 2005. Listing by Volume & Units agent for his children menu available ~ $25 per child (under 12), plus tax and gratuity Diane Stumm, also with the Cashier office in 2005. • HIGHLANDS EATERIES •

Stop in for slow-cooked BBQ, Ribs, Sports Page Fried Chicken, Hot Wings and other Brick Oven Southern favorites that’ll have you coming back for more. Pizza

Made-to- “Quick Service Not Fast Food!” Sandwich Shoppe Catering LUNCH order Available & pizza, Hamburgers & Fries Soups • Salads • Desserts DINNER Sandwiches & Salads calzones Ice Cream & More! Loaded Baked Potatoes & salads Open for lunch Mon.-Sat. Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Open for At 4th & Spring streets...on the hill Sat. 11 a.m. -4 p.m. lunch & 526-5916 Open for its 16th Season dinner $10 minimum with credit card 314 Main Street • 526-3555 461 Spring Street • 526-2626 526-4121 Mtn. Brook Center

High Country Cafe Buck’s Coffee Cafe Open 7 days a week Down home 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. favorites everyday! Great Food - any time of day Coffee, Cappuccinos, Lattes Breakfast & Lunch Wine Delectable Desserts Pescado’s 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m Incredible Ice Cream & Yogurt Sunday through Friday; Wireless Hotspot Burritos Saturday, 7 am.-1 p.m. Open Daily 9am - 9pm In the middle of 4th St. 526-0572 Coffee, tea, wine, Mountain Brook Center Open for lunch and dinner Cashiers Road next to the (one block off Main St. on Hwy 64) pastries, sandwiches (828) 526-9822 Mon-Fri • 526-9313 Community Bible Church 384 Main Street Page 20 - Highlands’ Newspaper - Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006 • PLACES OF WORSHIP ON THE PLATEAU •

• SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING • BLUE VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH • Sunday Service on Channel 14 Sun. at 10:30 a.m. Rev. Oliver Rice, Pastor (706) 782-3965 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Sundays: School – 10 a.m., Worship – 11 Dr. Daniel D. Robinson, 526--4153 Sunday night services every 2nd & 4th Sunday at 7 A breath of fresh air Sun.: Worship – 8:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 6:30 p.m.; School – Wednesdays: Mid-week prayer meeting – 7 p.m. 9:30 a.m.; Youth – 6:30 p.m.; July 30 – 5th Sunday Singer and Dinner featuring Tommy Choir – 7:15 Brown Family Singers. Followed by worship service and Wednesdays: Dinner – 5:30 p.m.; Team Kids – 6 p.m.; Prayer dinner. – 6:15 p.m., Choir – 7:30 p.m. BUCK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Sundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11 Rev. J. Hunter Coleman, Pastor, 526-3175 First Saturday: Singing at 7:30 p.m. Sun.: Worship – 11 a.m.; Sun.School – 9:30 & 9:45. CHAPEL OF SKY VALLEY Mondays: 8 a.m. – Men’s Bible Discussion & Breakfast Sky Valley, Georgia Tuesdays: 10 a.m. – Seekers The Right Rev. Dr. John S. Erbelding, Pastor Wednesdays: Supper – 6 p.m.; Choir – 7 p.m. Church: 706-746-2999 Sat: Adventistas del Septimo Dia – 10 a.m.& 5 Pastor’s residence: 706-746-5770 HIGHLANDS ASSEMBLY OF GOD Sundays: 10 a.m. – Worship Rev. Scott Holland, 524-6026, Sixth Street Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the month Sundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11 Wednesdays: 9 a.m. Healing and Prayer with Holy Wednesdays: Prayer & Bible Study – 7 Pastor Kim Ingram Communion each service HIGHLANDS 7TH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH Highlands United CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS Wednesday evening prayer & Bible Study Methodist Church NC 28 N. and Pine Ridge Rd., (828) 369-8329 Call Lloyd Kidder at 526-9474 Rai Cammack, Branch President, (828) 369-1627 HIGHLANDS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ecently, while on vacation, I kept passing these CHRIST CHURCH Pastors Eddie & Kim Ingram, 526-3376 “kiosks” called Oxygen Bars. Finally, after about (Anglican) Sun.: school 9:45 a.m.; Worship 8:30 & 11 a.m.; Rthe third one, I had to stop and ask the attendant The Rev. Thomas “Tommy” Allen- 526-2320 5 p.m. Youth Group what it was. She said you breathe pure, clean oxygen. I Sunday: Holy Communion: 4:30 Wed: noon – Men’s Emmaus Reunion Group; 4:45 – looked at the tubing and asked her, “just like at a (Community Bible Church) Children’s choir and handbells; 5:30 – Supper; 6 – Adult hospital?” She said yes, but their tubing was prettier (it Tuesday: Bible Study in Cashiers at noon Handbells; 6:15 – children, youth, & adults studies; was fluorescent yellow!). She went on to add that you Wednesday: 7:15 – Adult choir could get aromatherapy with the oxygen in different Men’s Bible Study at 8 a.m. (nursery provided for Wed. p.m. activities) flavors. The oxygen is pumped through an aroma of (Highlands First Baptist); Christianity Explored in the 21st Thurs:12:30 – Women’s Bible Study (nursery) your choice en route to the nose. She shared with me the Century, 7-8 p.m., Bank of America Building 2nd floor. HOLY FAMILY LUTHERAN CHURCH – ELCA benefits of this oxygen and how much better it would Thursday: Morning Prayer at 10:30 Rev. Delmer Chilton, Pastor, make me feel. (Peggy Crosby Center Rm. 203) 2152 Dillard Road – 526-9741 Upon arriving home, I “googled” Oxygen Bars to see All are Welcome! Sundays: Worship/Communion – 10:30 what I could find out. One website indicated “from CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES LITTLE CHURCH OF THE WILD WOOD happy customers to high profit margins, oxygen bars Third and Spring Streets, Highlands, NC (In HorseCove) make perfect sense for your company.” An FDA website Sundays 11 a.m. and Wednesdays at 7 p.m. Old Fashioned Hymn Sing, 7-8 p.m. Casual Dress. Study Room open Saturdays from 1-3 p.m. MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH article indicates that oxygen bars were introduced in the CLEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH United States in the late 1990s. I guess I’m behind! The 8 miles south of Highlands on N.C. 28 S in Satolah Pastor Everett Brewer Pastor Jamie Passmore, (706) 782-8130 article suggests that “oxygen fans tout the benefits of Sundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11 Sundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11 oxygen for reducing stress, increasing energy and Prayer – 6:30 p.m. Choir – 6 p.m. alertness, lessening the effects of hangovers, headaches, Evening Service – 1st & 3rd Sunday -- 7 p.m. Wed: Bible Study and Youth Mtg. – 7 p.m. and sinus problems, and generally relaxing the body.” COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH MOUNTAIN SYNAGOGUE I know a better type of “oxygen” for our lives. My (Evangelical Presbyterian Church) St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church, Franklin 369-6871 professor, Bill Mallard, at Emory called it ruakh or spirit. Steven E. Kerhoulas, Senior Pastor Friday: Sabbath Eve Services at 7 p.m. In John, chapter 14, Jesus tells us that upon his www.cbchighlands.com • 526-4685 For more information, call (706)-745-1842. departure from earth, he will “ask the Father, and he 3645 U.S. 64 east, Highlands OUR LADY OF THE MOUNTAINS CATHOLIC CHURCH (God) will give you another Advocate, to be with you Sundays: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School; 1O:45 Worship; Rev. Tien, Priest forever…You know him, because he abides with you, Tuesdays: 10 a.m. Women’s Bible Study Parish office, 526-2418 and he will be in you.” Our advocate is the Holy Spirit. Wednesdays: 5:15 p.m. Students’ Dinner (free for kids in 8th Sundays: Mass – 11 a.m. The promise was that the Holy Spirit will come to us grade and younger); SCALY MOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCH and “teach you everything, and remind you of all that I 5:30 p.m. Supper; 5:45 p.m. - 7:15 pm Small Groups for kids Rev. Clifford Willis (Jesus) have said to you.” The Holy Spirit is a different Pre-K through 8th; 6:15 pm - 7:15 pm Adult Bible Study Sundays: School –10 a.m.; Worship –11 a.m. & 7 kind of breath of fresh air for our lives. 6pm-7pm Choir Practice Wednesdays: Prayer Mtg. – 7 p.m. Spirit in the Greek (pneuma) also means breath or • Small Groups are offered for all ages throughtout the week, SCALY MOUNTAIN CHURCH OF GOD wind. The Holy Spirit continues to “breathe” God into see our website or call for more info. 290 Buck Knob Road; Pastor Alfred Sizemore our lives and into our world. Like the wind, the Holy EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION Sundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 10:45 a.m.; Evening Rev. Brian Sullivan – 526-2968 Spirit is present and while not seeing the wind itself, we Worship – 6 p.m. Sunday: 8 a.m. – Holy Eucharist-Rite 1; 8:30 a.m. - Wed: Adult Bible Study & Youth – 7 p.m. can see the effects of the wind. The Holy Spirit moves Breakfast; 9 a.m.. - Sunday School; 9:45 a.m. - Choir Practice; and lives in our lives in a way that our faith is lived out For more information call 526-3212. 10:30 a.m. - Children’s Chapel; 10:30 a.m. - Holy Eucharist - SHORTOFF BAPTIST CHURCH through our acts of love. Through our love for others, we Rite II Pastor Rev. Wayne Price see the effects of the Holy Spirit. Monday:4 p.m. - Women’s cursillo Group; 5:30 p.m. - Sundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11 The Holy Spirit is God living in our lives and our Women’s Cursillo Group Wednesdays: Prayer & Bible Study – 7 worlds forever and ever. The word advocate is also Tuesday: 8 a.m. - Men’s Cursillo Group; 9:30 a.m. - Staff UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP translated comforter, counselor, or helper. While an oxygen Meeting Rev. Maureen Killoran (part-time) 526-9769 bar may give us a temporary feeling of cleansing or relief, Wednesday: 2 p.m. – Interlude; 6:30 p.m – Choir Sundays: Worship – 11 a.m. a life full of the Holy Spirit will give us a lifetime of Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - Men’s Cursillo Group Meeting; 10 WHITESIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH comfort and hope. This is a much better “fix” than a.m. - Holy Eucharist with healing; 10:30 a.m. - Daughters Cashiers, Rev. Sam Forrester, 743-2122 stopping at an oxygen bar. of the King Meeting; 10:30 a.m. – Bible Study Sundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11 Highlands’ Newspaper - Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006 - Page 21 DeVille named MC Teacher of the Year ... McKim continued from page 15 “that I am a family man, one of a large important issue, and it affects children family, and know what it means to have a because it affects their parents’ ability to take family, and know how difficult it is to make care of their children and meet their needs.” ends meet and to keep a family together You may see some of the signs which were and provide for a family in this state,” he hand-painted last Friday. They are dispersed said. “I would like people to know that I throughout the westernmost eight counties am a businessman, and I think that it’s of North Carolina. They read “McKim for important that we find people that have to State Senate.” deal with the state and its laws in business, There is one special sign which has a because we will be able to provide jobs in smiley face in the “o” in the word “for.” different places.” There’s a contest to see who notices that McKim believes education is an sign first! If you see it, call the campaign important issue for children, but said the headquarters and reveal the sign’s location. economy affects how parents can raise their You could win.....um...... the wonderful children. “The economy, I think, is a very feeling of self-achievement! Male Chorus performs tonight at PAC

At the Sept. 12 Teacher of the Year Banquet held at the Mill Creek Coun- The Performing Arts Center’s try Club in Franklin, John deVille (of the Highlands deVilles) is one of Male Chorus will present a pro- the county’s 10 teachers to be named “Teacher of the Year.” He is Franklin gram of music entitled “Broad- High’s pick. From those 10, a committee selects the county’s Teacher of way and More” Thursday, the Year. DeVille won that title also and will advance to the state re- Sept. 14 at 8 p.m. Tickets are gional competiton. DeVille graduated from Highlands School in 1980. $10. Seats are limited, so call 526-9047. • REMODELING & DESIGN• American Upholstery Dan, Dan, The Carpet Man We Repair Furniture from frame Specializing in Commercial Residential or Commercial • 37 Years Experience If it goes on the floor, we’ll bring it to your door! Free Estimates • Free Pick-up and Delivery Carpet – Vinyl – Hardwood – Ceramic Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday Call: (828) 349-9009 or 342-1740 P.O. Box 593 Walhalla, SC 29691 102 S. College Street • (864) 638-9661 Daniel & Brenda Hamilton 828-743-5451 NOW OPEN! Village Square in Sapphire Benjamin Moore Paints Derek Taylor Custom Area Rugs HomePlace Blinds & Design Of Sapphire Valley HDC Fabrics Heritance® hardwood shutters • Duette® honeycomb shades 330 Dillard RD Floor Coverings Country Woods® Collection™ • Luminette® Privacy Sheers HIGHLANDS Highlands Tile Draperies, Cornices, Valances • Fabrics, Wallpaper, Borders DECORATING Wall Coverings Custom Closet Systems • Unique Home Accessories CENTER 828-526-3571 Window Treatments

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A musical variety show with heart, “The North Platte Canteen” recalls the days of soldiers and war but also the hope that a few citizens can bring. When the Union Pacific is snowbound, USO performers entertain Custom-built to have a personality all its own. the canteen workers and some passing soldiers. At the Highlands Play- house Oct. 5-6 at 8 p.m., Oct. 7 at 2 p.m., Oct. 13-14 at 8 p.m. Oct. 15 at 2 p.m. Tickets available at the box office at 362 Oak Street. Or call Yours. 526-2695. cial tours or access to the archives may be arranged by StarPony Productions at 7 pm. Visionary, inspir- by calling the Highlands Historical Society at 828- ing movies showcased at film festivals around the 787-1050 or by e-mailing world are viewed. Suggested donation: $5, Bever- [email protected]. • New Beginners Clogging class Tuesday, 6-7 p.m. at the Sapphire Valley Community Center. At Come have lots of fun and exercise. Call 743-7663. Cyrano’s Book Shop • At Health Tracks at Highlands-Cashiers Hos- pital will have Osteoporosis prevention exercise Book Signings • 1-3 p.m. classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays of each week September 16 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Free with HealthTracks Mem- Dennis Ackison – Murder at Fontana bership or $8 per class for non-members. Call Dam Jeanette Fisher at 828-526-1FIT. September 23 • At Health Tracks at Highlands-Cashiers Hos- Paul Gerhardt –Feline Four pital is offering a total body and muscle-toning work- September 28 out exercise class at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thurs- Tom Smoot –The Edisons of Ft. Myers days. Free with Health Track Membership or $8 for October 7 non-members. An advanced class will also be avail- William Rawlings –Crossword able on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9 a.m. October 8 Fred Wooldridge – I’m Moving Back Contact Health Tracks at 828-526-1FIT. To Mars • At Health Tracks at Highlands-Cashiers Hos- October 12 • 6-7:30 p.m. pital is holding Pilates classes on Mondays and Susan Mason – Silver Service The view from Pinchót Development, Lot 4, under{ construction— Wednesdays at 4 p.m. Cost of the class is $10 per October 14 customize and make it your own. session or $8 (each) for 10 sessions. Contact Health Joan Medlicott • 11-1, The Covington Tracks at 828-526-1FIT. Series • A Grief Support Group is held every Friday Celia Miles • 11-1, Mattie’s Girl from 10-12 at the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital for Gayden Metcalfe • 3-5, Being Dead is anyone who has lost a loved one through death or No Excuse It takes inspiration to build the perfect is dealing with a progressive illness with a loved October 21 Mountain Craftsman home. When you step Gerry Soud – Life As I Slice It inside a TimberStone home, you’ll see it one. If interested in attending, please contact Helen expressed in every detail—the beams, the Moore (Hospice) 526-0727 or Martha Porter (Chap- October 28 • 10 a.m. -noon stonework, the cabinetry. At TimberStone Fine lain at HCH) at 787-1463. George Ellison – A Blue Ridge Nature Home Builders, we have a passion for quality Mountain Craftsman homes and when • Every Tuesday Weight Watchers meets at Journal you hire us to build your mountain retreat, you’ll experience it every step of the way. the Highlands Civic Center. Weigh-in is at 5:30. The December 16 Carl Smith – Lousianna Burn For more information, call 828-508-2300 or email [email protected] meeting starts at 6 p.m. • Every Tuesday evening, Spiritual Cinema Cir- cle at The Instant Theatre Company brought to you 390 Main Street • 526-5488 Highlands’ Newspaper - Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006 - Page 23 • UPCOMING EVENTS • ages and snacks available for purchase. ter: Art and Wine Display: regional artists will have • Live music nightly at ...on the Verandah at 7 their work on exhibit in the gallery prior to the auc- p.m. Chad Reed plays Wednesday - Sunday night Antiques, antiques, antiques tion (free) and Sunday Brunch; Angie Jenkins plays Mondays; • An evening of “Mountain Folk Tales” Satur- Paul Scott plays every Tuesday. day at 7 p.m. with playwright and regional folklorist • Live piano music with Hal Phillips at Skyline Gary Carden at the Unitarian Universalist Fellow- Lodge & Restaurant every Friday and Saturday night ship Hall at 85 Sierra Drive in Franklin. A “pie din- and Sunday brunch. ner” will be served starting at 6 pm. A $20 donation • Live music at Fressers in Helen’s Barn. fea- is requested. You may purchase tickets by calling turing Cy Timmons Wed. through Sat., 6 p.m. until. (706) 746-9984 or buy them at the Franklin Cham- • Live music at Cyprus Restaurant every Fri- ber of Commerce or from UU members. day at 9:30 p.m. • Ryder Stevens to speak on “Peace and Rec- • Highlands Wine and Cheese Shop: Wine onciliaton: A Christian Science Approach” at the Flights Saturday from 4:30-6:30. Highlands Civic Center at 4 p.m. It’s free. • Live music at Wolfgang’s Bistro every Sun. Sept. 25 and Mon. it’s Momo on Piano; every Wed. it’s Paul • Bolivian Auction at the Highlands Country Scotts Trio; and every Thurs, & Fri it’s Rickey Dean Club on Monday from 5:30 p.m. until the last item on piano. is auctioned by Al Scudder. The admission dona- Through Sept. 17 tion will be $100. • The 53rd Macon County Fair will take place Sept. 26 in Franklin. The theme for 2006 is “Agriculture: • Encouragement for the Homeschool Family Macon It Happen at the Macon County Fair.” Pack Conference By Steve & Teri Maxwell at Franklin up your projects of art work, garden vegetables, Last year the Highlands Playhouse Antique Show was held in the Covenant Church, 265 Belleview Park Rd., Frank- baking, canning, photography, sewing, flowers, or new gym at Highlands School. This year it’s at the Civic Center, Sept. lin. Call Michelle Loewy at 828-349-3483. Pre-reg- other hobbies you may have, and enter them at the 29-Oct. 1 istration is greatly appreciated. fair. ATTENTION! Youth that participated in the Today Highlands is a year round community. The Highlands Playhouse has Sept. 28 Summer Relief Programs, special interest brought professional theatrical events to Highlands each summer for 68 seasons, • At the Bascom-Louise Gallery, :”Fearless programs, club activities...please locate your and is now excited to bring the community and its guests the upcoming antiques Acrylic Painting” with Laurence Holden. projects and enter them in the fair. For more show. The antique show is a major fundraiser for the Highlands Playhouse, and • Second Annual Highlands Antique Show Pre- information, call the Macon County Fair at 369-3523. wants to continue to enhance the appeal of the mountains during the Fall Leaf view Party at the Civic Center. Sept. 14-21 Season. Sept. 29-Oct. 1 • Scholastic Book Fair at Highlands School 8 Examples of items you will find at the show include American Antique Wicker, • Second Annual Highlands Antique Show a.m. to 3:30 p.m.The Book Fair will be open on Carolina Pottery, rustic lake and lodge furnishings, wonderful oriental rugs, antique sponsored by the Highlands Playhouse 10 a.m. to Thursday evening, Sept. 14, from 5 to 6 p.m. be- and estate jewelry, sterling silver, art glass, Majolica, fine linens, antique clocks and 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday at the Highlands Rec Park. Tickets are $10. fore the PTO meeting. Parents, grandparents, music boxes, 18th and 19th century American, English and European furniture friends, and community members are all invited to • At Acorn’s Slane and Slane Trunk Show. and paintings. For those interested in American Civil War items, Christopher visit the Book Fair! Sept. 30 Sept. 14 Mitchell (expert appraiser on the Antique Roadshow for eight seasons) will be • Up, Up and Away Gala to benefit the High- • At …on the Verandah, a French Creole Din- exhibiting a selection of his numerous Confederate and Militia items. Mitchell lands Community Children’s Development Center ner with McKinnon’s Louisiane. Call 828-526-2338 has been a frequent consultant to museums and auction houses. For a complete at the Cullasaja Club. Enjoy a festive evening with for tickets and reservations. list of participating exhibitors, as well as other antique shops in the area, be sure to dining, an open bar and dancing to the music of • PTO meeting at Highlands School at 6 p.m pick up a show catalogue during the show. Reggie & Deas boys. Tickets are $100. Call 526- • Male Chorus accompanied by pianist Angie The show will be held the last weekend of September (Friday the 29th, Saturday 0115 for reservations. Jenkins at PAC at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10. Call 526- the 30th and Sunday, October 1st) at the Highlands Civic Center on Hwy 64 E., 9047. (known to locals as the recreation center). Hours are 10 a.m. until 7 p.m. Friday Ruby Sept. 15 and Saturday and noon until 5 p.m. on Sunday. This is an event that you and your • At the Bascom-Louise Gallery Fine Art Cen- friends will not want to miss. ter: Beaded Woven Pouch, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Pin-loom This year’s event will host a spectacular Exclusive Preview Party, Thursday Cinemas weaving. Create a woven pouch with novelty threads evening Sept. 28 from 6:30 p.m. till 8:30 p.m., black tie optional. A well-known Franklin, NC first day. Bead it second day. $120. ($85, FRIENDS) restaurant, Rosewood Market, will cater the party. A limited number of preview Adult – $6; Child – $4 Sept. 16 party tickets are still available through the Highlands Playhouse Box Office at 362 • At Cyrano’s from 1-3 p.m., a booksigning Oak Street, Highlands or Call (828) 526-2695 and reserve you tickets today. Sept. 15-21 Dennis Ackison – Murder at Fontana Dam. All proceeds benefit the Highlands Playhouse in continuing to bring the GRIDIRON GANG rated PG-13 • Mountain Song Festival at the Brevard Music Highlands community live professional theatre. Center featuring Doc Watson, David Holt, 111rd Mon - Fri: (4:15), 7, 9:15 Tyme Out, Steep Canyon Rangers, and Biscuit Sat & Sun: (2), (4:15), 7, 9:15 Burners. Tickets are $35. Call 800-514-3849 or 828- at the Spiritual Light Center in Heritage Hollow. Community Church. Dave’s presentation features EVERYONE’S HERO 243-3496 for tickets and information. The DIGITAL group will meet one hour earlier at a slide show describing water types, locations, flies Sept. 17 the same location. Please bring pictures (up to 4 and methods to fish different flies The meeting be- rated G • At …on the Verandah, a special 25th anniver- per person) that illustrate your knowledge of the gins at 7 p.m. and features a raffle for a selection of Mon - Fri: (4), 7, 9 sary celebration from noon-6 p.m. It’s free! “rules of competition.” The Franklin Camera Club Dave’s flies and the Brookings guided trip. Call 743- Sat & Sun: (2), (4), 7, 9 Sept. 18 will hold a competition/critique of members’ 2078 for additional information. STEP UP rated PG • At the Bascom-Louise Gallery Fine Art Cen- photos. There are 4 divisions: color, black & white, • CLE annual meeting, Thursday, 5 p.m. at ter: Beaded Woven Pouch, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. slides, and digitally manipulated photos. ONLY PAC. A wine and cheese reception will follow the Mon - Fri: (4:10), 7:10, 9:10 • Wine Dinner at Wolfgang’s on Main, Mon- MEMBERS may enter. Anyone interested may meeting. Ideas and suggestions will be welcomed Sat & Sun: (2:10), (4:10), 7:10, day at 6 p.m. Oakville Ranch Vineyards. Call 526- attend. and an overview of the future plans for CLE will 9:10 3807 for reservations. Sept. 21 be presented. Members are encouraged to renew WICKERMAN Sept. 19 • At the Bascom-Louise Gallery Fine Art Cen- their memberships at the meeting, to get an • Audubon Field Trip to the Blue Ridge Park- ter: Fearless Acrylic Painting with Laurence Holden advance mailing of the 2007 brochure in the rated PG-13 way to view fall migrants. Meet at 7 a.m. in the • At the Bascom-Louise Gallery Fine Art Cen- spring. Please call the CLE office at 526-9938 Mon - Fri: (4:05), 7:05, 9:05 Parking Lot next to the Highalnds Town Hall to car- ter: Open Studio, 5 a.m.-7 p.m. ext 120 if you plan to attend. Sat & Sun: (2:05), (4:05), 7:05, pool. • The Plateau Fly Fishing Club will feature Sept. 23 9:05 • Franklin Camera Club meeting is 7 p.m. guide Dave Duffy at its meeting to be held at Grace • At the Bascom-Louise Gallery Fine Art Cen- Page 24 - Highlands’ Newspaper - Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006 • HIGHLANDS SERVICE DIRECTORY • Runaround Hunter Douglas window fashions Carpets, Blinds, Sue at Pet Sitting Shutters & Flooring Mark Harris • Healthy Homemade Treats Sue Laferty 271 Spring Street • Birthday Parties P.O. Box 1991 Highlands, NC 28741 Ph: 828-526-4226 • Pet Photos Fax: 828-526-4255 • Hand-crocheted Dog Clothing (828) 526-0844 [email protected]

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Time is Money. FULL SERVICE LAUNDRY AND DRY CLEANING Don’t waste it. Wash & Fold Service Available Open Monday and Wednesday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm Get the help you need with Saturday 9:00am – 1:00pm Accepting: Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Checks TempStaffers! 459 Spring Street Highlands, North Carolina 28741 (Located under Rib Shack) Quality help for a day, a week, a season. Telephone: 828.787.2597 113964 526-4946 • 342-9312 Servicing: Star Bright Refrigerators • Freezers • Ovens • Ranges Washers • Dryers • Compactors • Disposers Cleaning Diswashers • Ice Machines • Coffee Machines Construction Factory Trained: Asko • Bosch • Brown • Bunn • Eurotech • FiveStar Homes ONLY Owner: Fisher & Paykel • Frigidaire • Gaggenau • G.E. • Hoshizaki Griselys Rivero 30 Years Experience • Manitowoc • Maytag • Scotsman • Thermador 828-743-9175 Se Habla Espanol Whirlpool • Viking • Sub Zero • Wolf Highlands’ Newspaper - Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006 - Page 25 • CLASSIFIEDS •

tenance Worker, On-call Banquet Server. In the Spa: weekday nights, and weekends. Salary range based boating/fishing, swim & tennis, skiing, horseback riding). Nail Tech, Hair Stylist, Esthetician. Full time, part time, on years of experience. Pre-employment substance $45,900. By owner. Call Eva (404) 819-8300. FREE and seasonal positions available. North Carolina license screening. Call Mary Osmar, 828-526-1301. STOP RENTING OFFICE/RETAIL SPACE – By Owner classified ads for items required for spa positions. Excellent benefits, includ- CNA OR CNA II FOR FIDELIA ECKERD LIV- New building with three 2,200+- sq.ft. retail/office units under $1,000 – max. 20 words. ing low cost housing. Apply online at ING CENTER AT HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS HOS- & three 1 ,600+-sqft. drive -in storage units. Highly vis- PITAL. Full-time, night shift position for either 32 or 36 ible location (NC 106) near Long Transfer—look for (Excluding Real Estate or Vacation www.oldedwardsinn.com and click on Careers, or stop th hours per week, including every other weekend. Range Cyprus billboard. Lots of parking! Bathrooms in ever Rentals.) by 137 South 4 St., Highlands to complete an appli- cation. EOE/Drug free workplace. of pay, depending on number of years’ experience, is unit. Beautiful, secure & affordable. Retail spaces: All other ads, terms are BARTENDERS, COCKTAIL SERVERS, AND $9.50 to $11.90 per hour. Weekend and shift differen- $325,000. Storage spaces: $225,000 Chris Gilbert, 20 words for $5; $2 for each FOOD SERVERS – needed for the evening shifts at tials. Full benefits after 60 days. Pre-employment sub- OWNER/BROKER, (828)526-2475 or 421-3161 10-word increment. Highlands Country Club. Experience is a plus, posi- stance screening. Call Mary Osmar, 828-526-1303 or QUAINT – Newly remodeled farm-style home. apply online at www.hchospital.org. 1 acre, 2 stories, 3 bed, 1 bath, hardwood & carpet Email copy to tive attitude a must. Please apply at 981 Dillard Road, Highlands or call for application (828) 526-2181. floors. Close to Cashiers area golf courses and Lake [email protected] PIZZA PLACE OF HIGHLANDS – seeking ma- FOR RENT Glenville. Quiet neighborhood. Asking $180,000. Call or FAX to 1-866-212-8913. ture adults for full time, year round help. Competitive Linda. Day: 828-743-2948. Evenings: 828-743-2654. Send check to Highlands’ Newspaper, wages. Please apply in person. Must speak and read 3 BED, 3 BATH, VIEW HOME, IN KING ADORABLE 3 BR/2 BA COTTAGE with won- P.O. Box 2703, Highlands, NC 28741 English. MOUNTAIN CLUB. Garage, newly refurbished, new derful mountain view. One mile from Main Street. High- kitchen, washer/dryer, other extras. $1,400 a month lands. $275,000. By Owner. For Appt. 828-526-1085. or stop by at 265 Oak St. PIZZA PLACE OF HIGHLANDS – looking for a qualified full time, year round night time manager. Pay plus utilitites. Year lease. No smoking/no pets. 9/28 based on experience. Please apply in person. Must Unfurnished. Call for appointment. 828-526-5634 or THREE BEDROOM – 2 bath ranch home on speak and read English. 828-787-1737. approx. 3/4 acre. 2 miles from Highlands-Cashiers hos- HELP WANTED SCALY MOUNTAIN BP AND GENERAL THE CHAMBERS AGENCY, REALTORS HAS pital. $240,000. Will consider offer. Ask for Anna. Coun- STORE – needs part-time cashier 2nd shift 3-7pm YEAR ROUND HOUSING! #1) Three bedroom/two try Club Properties 828-526-2520 HCC PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION - Monday thur Friday, Saturday or Sunday 7am - 6pm. bath home close to town- all on one level. Fully Accepting applications for administration position at Starting $9 per hour. Some benefits. Apply in person. Furnished. $1,000 per month, plus utilities/ ITEMS FOR SALE local country club. Seasonal, flexible position (9-10 No calls please. maintenance. $1,000 Security Deposit. months) with good benefits. Duties include answering FULL OR PART-TIME RETAIL SALES –Week- #2) Small three bedroom/two bath older mountain FUTON WITH WOOD FRAME. Oversized phones, regular interaction with members and vendors ends required, no exceptions. Must be responsible, pro- cottage- close to town. Some furnishings. $1,000 per single. Folds into a chair or bed. $100. 526-5834. and performing general secretarial and clerical duties. fessional appearing, enthusiastic and have retail sales month, plus utilities/maintenance. $1,000. Security LOVE SEAT SLEEPER SOFA. Brown fabric. Minimum five years experience, good inter personal experience. Call The Summer House in Highlands at Deposit. All homes require interview, rental application, $150. 526-5834. and communication abilities with PC skills, including 828-526-5577. credit and/or background check. Please come by The ENGLISH & AMERICAN ANTIQUES – 18th & Word and Excel required. Graphics and/or some HIGH COUNTRY CAFE – now hiring for all po- Chambers Agency, 401 N. Fifth St. or call 828-526- 20th Century. Private Estate Sale by Appointment only. bookeeping background a plus. Send resume by fax sitions, on the floor and in the kitchen. EOE employer. 3717 Call 828-452-4888. to 828-526-1951or mail to General Manager, P.O. Box Call 526-0572. VACATION RENTAL – in Sky Valley. 10 miles FOUR-WHEEL WALKER – Seat, basket, hand 707, Highlands, NC 28741 9/14 HOUSEKEEPER AT HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS from Highlands. $500/week, 2/2, Newer, completely brake. Very sturdy. Never used. $125. 828-526-4828. THE CHRISTMAS TREE – Needs weekend HOSPITAL. Full-time position, Tuesdays through Sat- furnished. No smoking, no pets. Call 772-321-9620. COLEMAN FIREBOX INSERT HEATILATER help. Call Trish at 526-3687. urdays. Experience in hospital cleaning is preferred. 10/5 – with blower. Gas or wood. Includes rack, vent pipes, BUCK’S COFFEE CAFE - Full and part time Excellent benefit package available after 60 days’ em- HOME FOR RENT IN HIGHLANDS. 3-bed- brick front and hearth, mantle, screen, glass door, Counter Help needed for year round employment ployment. Pre-employment substance screening. Call room, 2-bath chalet on six acres. Great for kids. $1,100 NEVER USED. $600. 828-349-3320 Please stop by 384 Main Street for a application or call Mary Osmar, 828-526-1301 or apply online at per month annually. Call 772-215-5896 or email 26" GIRL’S BIKE – Very good condition. $25. 526-4646 for more information. hchospital.org. [email protected] 828-349-3320 SECRETARY-RECEPTIONIST - Accepting COOK AT HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS HOSPI- VACATION RENTAL - Sapphire/Cashiers: 4 2 13X13 CANOPY – never used. Great for applications for a full-time, year round experienced TAL. Full-time, year-round employment; 10:30 a.m. to bedroom/3 bath, stone FP, all conveniences (plasma picnics, craft show, etc. $50 each. 828-349-3320. Secretary-Receptionist. Seeking a reliable individual 7:30 p.m., various days of the week. Must be able to TV, PC, good linens, towels, china, satellite). Gated SALTWATER AQUARIUM — 55-gallon with a pleasant personality to answer phones, and work weekends and be able to read and speak En- community/club. Lake access, with horses, kayaks, ca- saltwater aquarium with heater, filter, 2-door oak perform general secretarial and clerical duties. Must glish. Competitive salary and full benefits available af- noes available. Weekly, monthly and long holiday week- cabinet, and more. $150. Call Sandy at 369-6263. possess good computer knowledge, and typing skills. ter 60 days. Pre-employment substance screening. Call ends possible. $900 week, $3,000/month. 3 day mini- MOUNTAIN BIKES – GT Talera, man’s 20" and Excellent benefits. Send resume by fax to 828-526- Mary Osmar, 828-526-1301 or apply online through mum by-the-day/weekend. 770-479-5535 x239 days - woman’s 16", 21 speed, quick release 26" wheels, 9608 or mail to P.O. Box 220 Highlands, NC 28741. website, www.hchospital.org. Kevin. 770-704-9926 eves. comfort seats, car rack & helmets included. $500 for Deadline for applications September 15th. DIETARY AIDES AT HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS VACATION RENTAL – The Lodge on Mirror all. Call 526-0624 or 743-5730, after 5 p.m. EXPERIENCED CABINETRY INSTALLER HOSPITAL. Full time, 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., various Lake, fish or canoe from deck. Available weekly, month- FIREBOX INSERT HEATILATER WITH NEEDED – Part time employment. Competitive pay. days. Must be able to work weekends and be able to ly, 3-day min. Call 828-342-2302. BLOWER – Gas or wood. Includes rack, vent pipes, Willing to work with your schedule. Must be read and speak English. Salary depends on experi- brick front and hearth, mantle, screen, glass door, dependable, have tools, transportation. Call (828)526- ence. Full benefits available after 60 days. Pre-em- REAL ESTATE FOR SALE NEVER USED. $600 828-349-3320 9201. ployment substance screening. Call Mary Osmar, 828- HEAVY BRASS ELECTRIC HANGING FULL TIME MANAGER & PART-TIME HELP 526-1301 or apply online through website, OWNER RELOCATING, MUST SELL – 3 bed/ FIXTURE – Six green, glass panels, 4 feet of matching – needed for a new up-scale yarn shop in Highlands. www.hchospital.org. 2 bath, in town. Creekside. Completely renovated. chain. 22-inch diameter. $975. Call 526-1773. Call 404-542-2904 or 404-932-6867. CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN AT $550,000 For sale by owner. Call 828-226-6123. EUROPEAN-MADE OAK WALL UNITS – Mul- MANICURIST/PEDICURIST & AESTHTI- HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS HOSPITAL. This full-time HIGHLANDS HOME SITES CLOSE TO tipurpose, fully lighted, 5 glass doors, 4 wooden doors. CIANS – Needed tor exclusive private heath club in position is for 40 hours per week, Monday through Fri- DOWNTOWN — Only 2.8 miles from Main Street. Lots 100” long, 21” deep, 25” high. 5 pieces. $995. Call 526- Cashiers. Must be team player. NC license required. day, nights. Must have completed two years of college of large rhodies, hardwood trees and mountain laurel. 4077. Send resume to: P.O. Box 405, Cashiers, NC 28717. from an approved program in Medical Technology and Some with creek front, some back up to National Forest. 4 WALL UNITS FOR STORE DISPLAY OR 8/31 possess a credential as an M.L.T. from either ASCP or All are gentle, easy building sites with community well, HOME – Belguim-made, Beige Formica. Top: glass HIGHLANDS COUNTRY CLUB – is looking for HEW. Full benefits after 60 days. Pre-employment sub- telephone, electric and septic in place. Home sites are doors. Middle and bottom: Formica doors. Shelves: a starter, and bag room and driving range personnel. stance screening. Call Mary Osmar, 828-526-1303 or 1 to 1.5 acres. Dramatic waterfall at entrance. glass & Formica. Fully lighted with large mirrors on Retirees welcome. Competitive wages, flexible hours, apply online at www.hchospital.org. Community will be gated. Price range from $169,000 back. Great display. 80-inches high, 36 inches wide, and employee meals. Apply in person 981 Dillard Road, ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES MANAGER AT to $329,000. Call 828-526-9622. 20 inches deep. Clearance at $395 each. Call 828- Highlands or call 828-526-2181 for application. HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS HOSPITAL AND FIDELIA WILL TRADE ST. SIMONS ISLAND 3 BED, 3 526-4077. HIGHLANDS COUNTRY CLUB – is now hiring ECKERD LIVING CENTER. Experience in manage- BATH CONDO, oceanfront for mountain house, lake EMPIRE GAS VENTED STOVE – Nearly new. full-time housekeepers. Competitive wages, flexible ment of Housekeeping, Floor Care, and Laundry is pre- view. $1,500,000. Broker, pictures@ Black enamel finish. Originally $1,600. Asking $800 hours, and employee meals. Apply in person 981 Dil- ferred as is knowledge of State and Federal regula- www.rogerbudd.com, [email protected], 229- OBO. Call 342-2302. lard Road, Highlands or call 828-526-2181 for applica- tions. Full benefits available after 60 days. Pre-employ- 630-7200. 9/8 2 TRAVEL TRAILERS – PRICE REDUCED! – tion. ment substance screening. Call Mary Osmar, 828-526- BY BUILDER – 4/3, new construction. Executive One 1990 - 32 ft. and one 1983 - 35 ft. Both with 2 OLD EDWARDS INN & SPA – an extraordinary 1301 or apply online through website, home. 1.5 acres, bordered by 2 creeks and a pond in a build-outs each, full-sized refrigerators, full-sized toi- luxury destination spa resort in Highlands, has the fol- www.hchospital.org new up-scale subdivision less than 5 minutes from lets, one has W/D, complete with screen porches, new lowing hourly positions available: Night Auditor, Spa R.N.S AT HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS HOSPI- downtownFfranklin. $485K. Call 371-3669. wood flooring and carpet. Both are nicely furnished. Café Cook, Security Officer, Banquet Captain, Main- TAL. Positions open in E.R. and on Acute Care (Med PRIVATE, WOODED LOT ON HIGH RIDGE – Both in good condition. Can be seen @ Carolina Court. Surge). Full-time, 12-hour shifts available for all days, Cashiers area; Sapphire Valley Resort amenities (golf, •See CLASSIFIEDS page 26 Page 26 - Highlands’ Newspaper - Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006 • CLASSIFIEDS • POLICE & FIRE REPORT

Unit #1 and Unit #22, priced @ $4,000. each. Must be GEM ELECTRIC CAR – Excellent Condition. The following is the Highlands Police Tiffany setting valued at $18,400 was reported removed during the month of November 2006. Con- Has two motors and will cruise at 40 mph. Many ex- Dept. log entries for the week of Sept. 7-12. missing from a residence on Bowery Road. tact: Charles Dasher @ 828-526-5939, or tras including new tires. Great for gated communities, Only the names of persons arrested or pub- • At 10:04 p.m., officers were called to a [email protected] gofl courses, and senior citizen communities. Asking lic officials have been used. residence on Bowery Road to help get snakes VERMONT CASTINGS WINTERWARM wood $6,500. email [email protected] Sept. 7 out of the house. burning fireplace insert with ash pan and pan cover, During the week, officers issued four warn- fire screen for door, vent pipe, and owner’s manual. WANTED • At 5:25 p.m., Alyson Leigh Baumruker, 32, of Highlands, was arrested for drunk and disor- ing citations. $800. Firm. Sold as is where is. Call 828-743-9340 for The following is the Fire & Rescue Dept. details. DAHLIAS FOR TRADE – Have a dozen deep derly conducted in Wright Square. She was re- ANTIQUE FURNITURE, beds, love seats, purple/burgandy dahlia plants to trade for other colors. leased on bond. log entries for the week of Sept. 5-12 chairs, tables, lamps, curio cabinets and collectible pa- Call 787-1310 now to make plans to exchange next Sept. 8 Sept. 5 perweights, Royal Daltons, Hummels, etc. By appoint- spring. • At 4:30 p.m., officers responded to a call • The dept. provided mutual aid for Satolah ment only. 828-526-3258. STACKABLE WASHER/DRYER – Call 421- from Highlands Quick Mart to request motorcycle Fire & Rescue while that department fought a 11-INCH METAL PLATE – handcrafted, drama- 7922. riders to leave the premises. structure fire. scene by Reid & Barton 1975. Title: “Indians Discov- SOMEONE TO PULL A TRAILER – from High- • The dept. responded to an accident on ery Lewis & Clark” by Charles Russell Limited Edition lands (Carolina Court) to Maggy Valley, NC. Call 828- • At 11:20 p.m., officers responded to a noise complaint concerning Cyprus Restaurant.. Buck Creek Road but it was out of district and of 2500 – #1623. Good Condition. $100. Call 526-1773. 526-3859. handled by the Cullasaja Fire & Rescue Dept. ALL WOOD LARGE (6' TALL X 7' LONG) EN- HOUSEKEEPER – We are looking for a depend- • At 9:50 a.m., a motorist was cited for TERTAINMENT CENTER, – lighted with stained glass able, weekly housekeeper who can work year round. speeding 45 mph in a 25 zone at U.S. 64 east instead. upper doors, wood doors on bottom, has open shelves We do not have any children or pets. Our home is lo- and Poplar Street. Sept. 6 too, very nice $450 obo, King size bed frame with brass cated half way between Highlands and Cashiers. We • At 8:20 a.m., a motorist was cited for • The dept. was first-responders to assist headboard $75 obo, please call 828-369-2223 or after visit our home during the summer months. Please con- speeding 46 mph in a 25 zone at U.S. 64 east EMS with a medical call at a residence on Club 5pm 828-331-8422. tact us at 526-4301. and Poplar Street. House Trail. The victim was transported to the VACUUM CLEANER – Sears late model with UNWANTED ITEMS in good condition for a fam- hospital. power head. Very good condition. Originally sold for ily of five. please call Tony @ 828-779-1765 • At 5 p.m., a business owner reported re- ceiving harassing phone calls. • The dept. was first-responders to assist $295. Will sell for $149. 828-526-4077. EMS with a medical call at a residence on Ed- AKC REGISTERED SHELTIES. Sable Merle & SERVICES Sept. 9 Blue Merle. $300. Call 706-982-9325. • At 7:50 p.m., officers responded to a noise ward Creek Road. The victim was transported to SINGER FEATHER-WEIGHT SEWING MA- WILL CLEAN HOUSES – Anyday EXCEPT complaint at a residence on Big Bear Pen Road.. the hospital. CHINE – in black carrying case with all attachments Thurs, Fri., and Sunday. Retired school system Sept. 10 Sept. 8 and many extra bobbins. Model 221 Serial # 182409. employee. Call Doris Stamey at 524-3249. • At 9:45 a.m., a motorist was cited for • The dept. provided mutual aid to Cash- $595 or best offer. 828-526-4077. FIVE STAR CLEANING & MAINTENANCE – speeding 52 mph in a 35 zone on Choctaw Drive. iers. The call was cancelled en route. ETHAN ALLEN HUTCH – Nutmeg color. Two Light and detail cleaning, concierge services, openings • At 10:30 a.m., a resident on Hummingbird • The dept. provided mutual aid to Scaly sections. Top, bullnose glass & wood frame doors with and closings, grocery shopping, personal shopping, Circle, reported a weathervane stolen from the Mountain concerning an accident between Turtle two open side shelves on side. Bottom, center 3 draw- personal chef and table service, house repairs, Pond Road and the view. ers with2 side doors on each side. Enclosed shelves. improvements: lighting, plumbing, fixtures, tile, drywall yard probably in July. Top and bottom 6 feet long, 56-inches high and 18- repairs and more. Call 828-332-7201. Sept. 11 Sept. 10 inches wide. Excellent condition. $998. Call 828-526- D.P. PAINTING & PRESSURE WASHING – In- • At 10:40 p.m., a resident on Bowery Road • The dept. was first-responders to assist 4077. terior and exterior painting. Quality Work. References. requested help in getting a snake out of her EMS with a medical call at a residence at First ETHAN ALLEN ROCKING CHAIR – Antique In business since 1984. Dennis Perkins. 526-3542 or house. Baptist Church when a woman fainted.. The vic- White. $125. 371-2277. • At 12:50 p.m. Gabriel Bruce Bolick, 23, of tim was transported to the hospital. PIANO BENCH – with storage in seat. Walnut YARD WORK & PRESSURE WASHING – Yard Highlands, was arrested for failing to appear at Sept. 11 color. $75. Call 828-526-4077. and property maintenance. Pressure Washing and odd court. He was released on a $500 bond. • The dept. provided mutual aid to Cash- NEW SET OF 18" VENT-FREE GAS FIRE- jobs. Call Bruce at 828-369-3168 or 828 371-2766. 8/ iers. The call was cancelled en route. PLACE LOGS. New — still in the box. $295. 828- 18 • At 1 p.m., a diamond and gold ring with a 526-4077. MARTHE CLEANING SERVICES – experi- OAK ROCKER, over 100 years old. From E.B. enced house cleaner. Houses, Offices, Churches. Will (Ted) Mell Estate in Athens, Ga. All original including care for elderly, too. Call 828-369-8675. Leave mes- leather seat. Call 828-349-4581. sage. • REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS • RAINBOW E-SERIES VACUUM CLEANER, H & D HOUSE CLEANERS – We’re the team excellent condition with all accessories, $925 call Dee for minor cleans. Dishes, bed, floors, & baths. Give us PIN ID # - ADDRESS – GRANTEE – DATE – SALE – GRANTOR - APPRAISED @ 828-369-8928. a call ‘cause we are the Best!” 706-982-1994 or 706- SOLID DARK OAK DINETTE CABINET. 782-0376 Town of Highlands RIDGE, POTTS CLARENCE, 8/18/2006, $0., 19"x64"x84".3 glass windows on top. 3 drawers on bot- SCOTTS CONSTRUCTION ‘ME FIX IT’ – • 0530751, 386 BONNIE DR, CHAMPION ARMOR KAREN GAIL, $16,990. tom. 2 bottom doors with keys. Imported from Belgium. Decks, roofs, pressure washing, painting, lawn ser- BRADLEY PAUL, 9/6/2006, 350,000., • 0517592, 320 WILDWOOD DR, BAUER Excellent condition. $1,500. Call 369-3250. vice, small electrical, floors, carpet cleaning, house COFFEEN DEBRA JANE, $347,460. BRIAN E, 8/17/2006, $415,000., REID cleaning! No job too small. 30 yrs. exp. Call David at • 0501177, 593 HICKORY ST., PARRISH CHARLES R., $251,290. VEHICLES FOR SALE 828-369-5886 or 828-347-5051. PAINTING, PRESSURE WASHING – “It’s All ALICE D, 8/25/2006, $0., DAVIDSON WILLIAM Flats Township / Scaly Mtn. 1992 FORD 150 PICK-UP TRUCK – Extended We Do” Free Next Day estimates. References. Gary HARPER JR TRUSTEE, $193,610. • 0600520, ON HWY 106, SIMMONS cab, with covered top, 100,000 miles. Cherry condi- miller. Call 526-0722. • 0501227, 455 DILLARD RD, REESE JOSEPH, 8/18/2006, $28,000., STANNAT tion. $3,500. Call 526-0539. C&C CONTRACTING – WE GET IT DONE — CHARLES ALLEN, 8/29/2006, $0., REESE MARJORIE, $31,960. 1993 CADILLAC 60 SPECIAL – 4-door, DeV- SMALL OR LARGE – Remodeling, decks, doors, win- WAYNE, $158,820. • 0600639, 95 ROCK HILL RD LOT 39 ille chassis, 4.7 V/8, 16 city/24Hwy. Beautiful Artic white dows or the whole house! Call Art Doughty at 828- • 0502642, 4181 DILLARD RD, OLALDE KING MTN, DAVISON KATHARINE A, 9/6/ with flawless red leather, ABS Brakes, Air bags, sun 508-1360 Workmen’s Comp, General Liability, Refer- roof, Bose CD sound system, new Michelin tires. Two ences SALVADOR M, 8/24/2006, $163,000., 2006, $1,010,000., GUIDO LAWRENCE C, owners, Florida car. Like new. Non smoker. $4,750. HIGHLANDS SHUTTLE SERVICE – Atlanta Air- PATTERSON DONALD F, $176,210. $851,650. Call 828-787-1563 or cell: 828-200-1563. port Shuttle. Drive - Away • Auto Delivery. All Out-of- • 0503770, 278 ZACHARY RD ON • 0600307, OFF HWY 106 LOT 18 KING 2003 DODGE STRATUS – red exterior, gray in- Town Trips Driving Services. Call 526-8078. ZACARY RD, BURT THEODORE, 8/29/2006, MTN, SCHWARTZ HARRY TRUSTEE , 8/29/ terior, 30,000 miles, AM/FM cassette, A.C. PW, PS, ROADRUNNER DRIVING SERVICE — Serv- $0., FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE 2006, $88,500., KING MTN CLUB INC, $5,000. PB, clean. $8,000 obo 828-526-3257. ing all Airports. Call Darlene: 524-3265 or Cell (706) • 0637465, 350 EVANS CREEK RD, 1995 GRAND CHEROKEE LAREDO, loaded, 201-7719. 11/2 CORP., $66,410. V-8, 4WD, new tires, new brakes, leather, PW, PL, Highlands Township BAGWELL STANLEY R, 8/29/2006, $52000., 168K, priced to sell, $3,900. Cell: 200-0013. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES • 0548146, SHORTOFF RD NORTON MARSHALL ROBERT, $27,190. 1991 SUBURBAN 3/4 TON, 130K miles, 20K DISCOVER ARBONNE” – pure Swiss skin care, RIDGE, POTTS CLARENCE, 8/18/2006, $0., • 0623925, 32 HUCKLEBERRY HILL RD, on Tranny, 350 V8, lift w/wheels & tires, good condi- nutrition and aromatherapy. Learn about the incredi- ARMOR KAREN GAIL, $16,800. BAUGHMAN JOSEPH, 8/29/2006, $88,000., tion, never off-road, white/blue $4350. Call 200-0013. ble products. Call Darlene Melcher at 526-4685St. • 0548147, SHORTOFF RD NORTON BAUGHMAN JOSEPH ERNEST, $92,200. Highlands’ Newspaper - Thursday, Sept. 14, 2006 - Page 27 Dillsboro 20 Miles ^ Hwy Rafting & Train 107n Visitors’ Information #1 Internet Directory For 3 Years! Franklin* www.HighlandsInfo.com

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