FREE Every Thursday Volume 13, Number 33 Real-Time News, Weather & WebCams: HighlandsInfo.com Thurs.,Aug. 18, 2016 • Inside • Mayor on Duty...... 2 Highlands School ‘Great Beginnings’ era ends Obituaries...... 3 By Lane Giddings With the start of any new school a choice, now there is a separate and was a combination of kinder- The Fredster ...... 7 It’s August and time to think year comes changes. One big kindergarten and a separate first garten and the first grade. By com- Shopping Pullout...... 12-13 about the upcoming 2016-’17 change this year is the elimination grade class. bining two grade levels in one class- Investing at 4118 ft...... 14 school year! of the combined kindergarten and The Great Beginnings class room, it helped the school utilize its Events...... 8 Highlands School opens its first grade class called Great Begin- was an unique concept at High- teacher resources more effectively, Spiritually Speaking ...... 16 doors to students August 29th. nings. Though, before, parents had lands School for about 15 years •See ERA page 6 Police ...... 17 Look who came for dinner! HEC is about ‘People Helping People’ Since 1985, the Highlands First Presbyterian Church of High- and fuel, HEC also has other im- Emergency Council’s mission has lands is hosting the sixth annual portant community-oriented of- been about people in this commu- community-wide Food for Fuel ferings. nity helping those in need. luncheon on September 4th. This They include a Christmas Manned with only volunteers, luncheon gives the community the Program for children 12 years and and with its donations, HEC is opportunity to meet HEC’s board younger, a Utilities Help Fund able to provide help to low income of directors and learn more about which was started in 2013 at the residents of Highlands and to HEC and its services. request of local area churches those who have suffered a disaster, The free lunch is provided by to help those with past due elec- lost their jobs or are unable to find the church, but donations are en- tric balances during the winter, a work. couraged. Any proceeds collected Clothes Closet, Dish and Linen How does HEC help? Help at this event will go to the HEC’s Room, Small Appliance Room comes from HEC to its clients in fuel fund. and Warehouse which holds all many forms – food, fuel, clothing, Last year over $10,000 was types of household items: beds, household goods, appliances and collected at the luncheon and was tables, chairs, pictures, sofas, large utilities. HEC provides assistance used to help provide heating as- appliances. to all who apply and meet its quali- sistance to 58 families in the High- The HEC is open 10 a.m. to In Highlands bears wander through yards like stray dogs and cats in fications. No one should go cold lands community. The luncheon is 2 p.m. Monday through Friday at other towns. This youngster rooted at the base of trees, considered or hungry. from 11:45 to 1:45 pm. Reserva- 71 Poplar Street next to Wilson climbing a few and lapped up everything else of value despite dogs How can you help? Since tions are not needed. Gas. For more information, call barking, people talking and cameras snapping. Photo by Kim Lewicki food and fuel are basic needs, the In addition to providing food 828-526-4357. Suspect in 1977 Florida murder arrested at his Highlands home Found at 42 Pheasant Run By David Ovalle murder. once filed an insurance claim on County Sheriff Robert Holland. dited to Florida to face charges of Miami Herald On Thursday, Aug. 4, 2016, the slain woman’s life. “Our deputies arrested Alan Breg- First Degree Murder. Thirty-nine years to the day investigators arrested retired real “The Macon County Sheriff ’s man at his Highlands home with- New to Highlands, Bregman that Coral Gables nurse Debbie estate agent Allen Bregman, 75, Office was contacted by the Miami out incident and he is currently and his wife closed on their High- Clark was viciously beaten and of 19209 Black Mangrove Court, Dade Police who asked us to as- incarcerated at the Macon County lands home at 42 Pheasant Run on shot to death, her former lover Boca Raton, FL and Highlands, sist in locating a suspect in a 1977 Detention Center with no bond.” July 1, 2016. They paid $470,000. is under arrest and charged with NC – the longtime suspect who murder investigation,” said Macon Bregman will soon be extra- •See MURDER page 6

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For real-time weather and the extended forecast go to www.highlandsinfo.com and click on Weather Highlands Newspaper - Thurs., Aug. 18, 2016 - 828-200-1371 - Page 3 •Obituaries• Sonya Felecia Day Sonya Felecia Day, 35, day, August 12, 2016 at Ham- of Glenville, NC passed burg Baptist Church with away on Sunday, August Rev. Nathan Johnson and 7, 2016. She was born in Rev. Johnny Norris officiat- Jackson County to Kathy ing. Ellison Day and the late Memorial donations Rickie Day. She loved ani- may be made to Duke Chil- mals; loved the outdoors dren’s Hospital at the follow- and hunting with her dad. ing address: Duke Children’s She was a member of Office of Development, 710 Hamburg Baptist Church W. Main St., Durham, NC in Glenville. 27701. https://www.gifts. In addition to her duke.edu mother, Sonya is survived by her brother, Bryant‑Grant Funeral Home and Joey Day of Glenville and her niece, Ella Crematory served the Day family. Online Day. condolences are available at bryantgrantfu- A memorial service was held on Fri- neralhome.com. Katherine Dayton Davis Katherine Dayton Da- addition to her parents and vis, age 86, of Franklin, NC, husband, she was preceded passed away Saturday, Au- in death by a sister, Ethelene gust 13, 2016. She was born Smith and two brothers, J. D. in Clay County, NC, the Dayton and Clarence Day- daughter of the late Grover ton. and Maude Kirby Dayton. Funeral services were She was married to the late held Wednesday, August 17, William Garrett Davis. She 2016 in the Chapel of Bry- was a homemaker and a ant‑Grant Funeral Home, member of Cartoogechaye with Rev. Brian Southard Baptist Church, where she and Rev. Steve Reeves offici- was active in Sunday School ated. Burial was in Woodlawn and Bible School. Cemetery. Pallbearers were Will Davis, Mi- Mrs. Davis was a doll collector, she chael McDowell, David Anderson, Dennis served as a volunteer at the Banquet Table, Reese, Tim Brackett and Jerry Anderson. and enjoyed going to the Senior Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be She is survived by a daughter, Jearlene made to Cartoogechaye Baptist Church, 465 Talley (Cliff) of Highlands, NC; son, Wil- W. Old Murphy Road, Franklin, NC 28734. liam Garrett Davis, Jr. (Pat) of Franklin, Bryant‑Grant Funeral Home and Cre- NC; sister, Nancy McDowell (Clinton) of matory is serving the Davis family. Online Newborn, GA, grandchildren, Will Da- condolences are available at www.bryant- vis, Niki Bloedow (Steven); great‑grand- grantfuneralhome.com. children, Coby and Colson Bloedow. In •Letter• It takes a village Dear Editor, be when the lake teemed with trout. When Isa Noble’s letter- to-the-editor in the asked about why the lake is being allowed to July 28 edition of Highlands Newspaper fill up with silt, the response most heard was entitled “Concerning the future of Mirror frustration over the complexity of dealing Lake” brings up an important and timely with governmental agencies and how difficult subject. Although my wife and I have it has been to garner local support because it only lived in Highlands for 16 years, we is a private Lake. have watched the slow disappearance of a Since its creation Mirror Lake has always beautiful lake to siltation. been a valuable asset to all citizens and visitors My conversations with people who have to the town. Yes, it is private, but it has never lived in Highlands for many years, include been an issue when any resident or visitor their memories of ice skating to the top wanted to ice skate, fish, canoe or just sit in of Cullasaja Drive or how great it used to •See LETTER page 19 Page 4 - Highlands Newspaper - Thurs., Aug. 18, 2016 - 828-200-1371 • Highlands Area Dining •

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Sauce la menuiere. 314 main Street, Highlands $36 • Seafood Pasta: Buttered and garlic (828) 526-3555 linguine, served with mussels, shrimp, scallops, and fish. Breakfast Special $12 • Norwegian Benedict muffin. Served with fruit and grits or potatoes. Drink Special Tequila Sunrise Margarita • $10 Coffee • Espresso Drinks Full Bar, wine & beer Smoothies • Hot Soup Prepared to order by Chef Kirtis Paninis • Baked Goods Reservations appreciated but not required On Main Street • Highlands 470 Skyline Lodge Road 7 days a week • 7a to 6p • 526-0020 828-526-2121 Page 6 - Highlands Newspaper - Thurs., Aug. 18, 2016- 828-200-1371 in behind. So, it’s about the gap between the two and the amount of testing that’s going on now. There are increased ...ERA continued from page 1 demands by the state on kindergarten and first-grade stu- and it utilized the concept that older students could help dents to learn ever more challenging skills at a younger age. younger students learn and assimilate more quickly to the Teachers have to focus on specific strands of information social and academic requirements of a school. and knowledge with kids. It’s hard to do that with this gap.” In the past it offered more hands-on teaching which, While it is evident the pressures of state-mandated in turn, would help the advancement of the students dur- testing and the effective use of the school’s resources influ- ing fundamental years. The system worked well for many enced this decision, ultimately Mr. Jetter left the decision to years with kindergarten students learning by watching and the teachers because he felt they have the most experience working with first-graders. In return, the first-grade students with the state curriculum they are required to teach in kin- learned through helping and presenting an example to the dergarten and first grade. less advanced, younger students. “They are the ones who will be judged by the state However, with the pressure of statewide testing and the based on student achievement,” he said. “The kindergarten fact that all elementary teachers now use hands-on teaching and first-grade teachers had a complete understanding of methods, the school and its teachers have looked at more the number of incoming students for the upcoming year, flexibility in scheduling. as well as the testing requirements the students would be “The testing 15 years ago was nothing compared to facing, before making their ultimate decision to split kinder- what it is now,” said Highlands School Principal Brian Jetter. garten and first grade in to separate classes.” “Today’s students endure testing at the beginning, middle, Jetter noted both the positive and the negative impacts and end of each school year to measure the progress made of splitting the students. by each student. The teachers, too, are then evaluated by the “One of the positive impacts -- along with lessening State of North Carolina based on the results of this testing.” the gap between the students skill levels – is that this will Jetter said there are gaps between different age groups enable teachers to focus on strands of information that are that must be addressed. just for kindergarteners or just for first graders,” he said.” “Think of a kindergarten room. When you think of the “Negative impacts of the divide will probably be some loss child who comes into kindergarten least prepared, and you of the interaction between kindergarteners and first-graders. think of the child who comes into kindergarten most pre- Kindergarteners can learn from first-graders. The bottom pared, while that gap may be wide, it is not going to be too line is we have to use our resources – our teachers – the very wide because it is mitigated by the fact that all the students best we can in any given grade level. And, we have to listen are kindergarten students. They are all in one grade level,” to the teachers’ wants and needs.” he said. “When you compare that to the child that comes Jetter said not much else will change this year – only least prepared as a kindergartener with the child who comes things that may improve the school. most advanced as a first-grader, all of a sudden the gap can “I think this year will be very much like last year. We grow to a huge amount. We have first-graders who are really had a great year last year, and I think this year will be just as accelerated, and we have some kindergarteners who come great,” he said. ...MURDER continued from page 1 Miami-Dade homicide detectives David Denmark said – then, and now – have no evidence to convict Bregman. “good police work” led them to Highlands. “He was discov- “Allen was not involved in this young woman’s death,” ered through several investigative tools we have as a police Wax said Thursday. “It’s no surprise that Allen’s DNA was department.” found in the apartment, which he owned and visited regu- The new evidence in the cold case: fingerprints and a larly.” DNA sample from a hair discovered on Clark’s body, ac- Clark’s mysterious murder in August 1977 had been cording to an arrest warrant obtained by the Miami Herald. largely forgotten until the Miami Herald published a story His lawyer, Barry Wax, has long insisted that detectives in February of this year detailing a renewed investigation by Miami-Dade police. Clark worked as a nurse at Coral Gables hospital. She began dating Bregman, who was married at the time and was the son of a wealthy Miami property owner. According to a search warrant filed in Miami-Dade cir- cuit court, he bought the unit at the Oasis townhomes, lo- cated at 4710 SW 67th Ave., that she lived in. He rented it to her and sometimes lived there, too, according to her friends. Police said he kept a closet of clothes and belongings there. “It was later learned that Allen Bregman would tell his wife he was going away on work trips so that he was able to spend time with the victim at the apartment,” according to a search warrant. Clark’s bloodied body was found on her bed inside the townhouse after fellow nurses grew worried when she never showed for her night shift. According to the search warrant, the town home was not ransacked and showed no signs of forced entry. And Bregman’s clothes and other personal effects that friends had seen in the apartment were gone. •See MURDER page 18 Highlands Newspaper - Thurs., Aug. 18, 2016 - 828-200-1371 - Page 7 •The Fredster• A lesson in crisis management Meet Mr. B. ears ago, we had a first to be found to hire temporary generation Greek ci- seasonal people to clean up the Home vilian employee that Y mess. The only reason our cur- Furnishings worked for my police depart- rent trash system doesn’t work ment who was a master at cri- well is that we have not reached sis management and computer crisis mode and are kinda’ “just Interior Design science. His Greek accent was getting by” without it. and Custom over-the-top thick. He also And here’s another ex- P Furniture made the best baklava I’ve ever HO ample of how crisis manage- S eaten. You could actually feel TH ment could work. I live inside A Summer House B your teeth rotting and decaying the town limits and only a short & D Kitchens while chewing this awesome BE distance from Highlands Plaza. NOW OPEN Fred Wooldridge Everything for Your Bed & Bath ew holiday delicacy. There’s an abandoned and di- N Bed & Bath/ But this is not about his lapidated empty house owned Widely recognized as the most fascinating and Mattresses baklava and since his name is too hard to by the town not too far from my house. diverse shopping experience in the South! spell, I’ll just call him Mr. B. His philoso- I’ve been begging the town fathers to tear phy in life was as follows. If you worked down the house but nothing yet. Now, just for a government agency and red tape, for fun, let’s pretend that Mr. B. owns my rules and regulations and a host of other house. stupid items were in the way of your proj- He would immediately recognize that 2089 Dillard Road ~ HIGHLANDS NC ect, create a crisis and move on. I person- our town fathers lacked the necessary glan- 828-526-5577 ally watched him create crisis after crisis dular accoutrements to get the job done. over and over again with great success. He would call his friends in Miami and have www.summerhousehighlands.com Since Mr. B was installing our po- them mail him a half dozen wharf rats. The lice department computer system and no docks in Miami are loaded with them. Then Open Monday~Saturday 9am~5pm one would approve of him installing an Mr. B. would release the rodents inside the offsite backup system, his crisis manage- abandoned building and video them run- Sunday 12pm~5pm ment technique went into effect. Sooooo ning around. The video would be given to Mr. B. rigged his system to automatically his motherly looking great aunt who would fail at two in the morning. No one on duty march into town hall to show the video to could get it to work. Mr. B. was called and our town fathers. With her thick Greek ac- guess what? He woke up the bosses and cent, she would say “If my sweet little sev- informed them if he had the backup sys- en-year-old grand-daughter who lives just tem he had requested, none of this would down the road gets bitten by one of those have occurred. Of course, there was noth- rats and she gets rabies, I will clean out this ing wrong with the computers but only town of every cent it owns.” Mr. B could fix it since he was the one who The next morning, two bulldozers broke it. and two dump trucks would demolish the for timeless styles and Out of panic the money for the back- house in about two hours. End of prob- ultimate durability for up system was immediately funded and lem…end of threat…. everybody’s hap- porch, patio and decor. Plan Now for Next Spring Mr. B. went right to work on getting what py…. except for maybe the people driving he wanted. He had created a crisis that black pickup trucks who use the property Top “Super Shops” dealer in the USA. didn’t exist. Oh, and did I mention Mr. B to dump their trash. and I were good friends, mostly because And here’s the topper. The next day I was a bit of a poop stirrer myself back Mr. B would arrive at town hall with a large Visit us at the Idea Showhouse in the day. But I have softened and he is tray of his homemade baklava and every- dead. one would love Mr. B. Special Savings for Special Discounts for If Mr. B. worked for the town of Oh, and to CYA, the wharf rats would Highlands we would not have a trash be killed shortly after the video was taken. Out of State Deliveries New Home Buyers problem. He would create a major crisis by And for those who are never really having unknown persons purposely trash sure what I make up, let me tell you Mr. our town regularly. We would be drown- B. really existed along with his baklava. ing in trash. He would hire folks from That pertaining to Highlands was made up. Franklin to trash our streets, putting our “DUH” to those who never made it past town in crisis mode. Money would have the third grade and can’t separate the two! 231632 Page 8 - Highlands Newspaper - Thurs., Aug. 18, 2016- 828-200-1371 •Highlands Area Events • swimmers ages 6-18. Contact Coach Steve Hott at 828-421- at 6p. ONGOING 2121. • The Beyond the Walls Book discussion group meets at • Terry Johnson, owner of Estate Jewelers of Highlands Daily 4 PM at The Ugly Dog Public House. Each week a short story - 360 Main Street, has merchandise from an anonymous indi- • At MountainTop Wine Shoppe on Main Street, wine discussed. vidual whose sale will benefit the Hospice House Foundation flights. 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of WNC. To date, this effort has raised roughly $20,000 in sup- Mondays • OccupyWNC meets at the Jackson County Justice Cen- port of HHFWNC. Johnson is waiving the consignment fee on • Shortoff Baptist Church non-denominational Men’s ter. For more information, visit www.occupywnc.org or call the sale of this select merchandise. Go into Estate Jewelers of Meeting at 7 pm first Mondays. 828.331.1524 Highlands and to see the merchandise. •At the Rec Park, High Cardio Zumba Fitness with Certi- Tuesday and Thursdays • Summer Movies at the Highlands Playhouse: Sundays fied Instructor Tiffany Austin at 5:25 p.m. • Zumba with Connie at the Rec Park 8:15 a.m. $5. 5:30 and 8 pm; Mondays and Tuesdays, 2, 5, and 8 pm; Mon. & Wed. • Pickle ball from 11:30a to 1p in the gym at the Rec Park. • Highlands Hurricanes Swim Team is open to all levels of • Zumba with Mary K. Barbour at the Rec Park from noon Wednesdays to 1p. For more information, call 828.342.2498. • 499ers Bridge Club at the Rec Park at 8:45 a.m. Be seat- Mon. & Thurs. ed by 8:30. • The Joy Program at HUMC from 11:30a to 1:30p. In- • Open Duplicate Bridge at 1 p.m. Be seated by 12:45 a.m. cludes a free lunch and a variety of programs and games. All 1st Wednesdays seniors are welcome. For more information, call Tricia Smith at • Family Movies at the Hudson Library at 3:30pm. Call 828-338-8167. 828-526-3031 for titles. Mon., Wed., Fri. 3rd Wednesdays • Heart Healthy Exercise Class 8:30am-9:30am at the Rec • Recently released movies at Hudson Library at 2pm. Call Park. 828-526-3031 for titles. • Aerobics with Tina Rogers 8-9a. Thursdays First Tuesdays • Storytime with Miss Deanna at Hudson Library 10:40 • The monthly family support group for those with family am. Open to the public. members, friends, or loved ones living with the challenge of • Zahner Lecture Series at 6:30 p.m. at the Nature Center. mental illness meets at 7 p.m. at Memorial United Methodist Free alling aters Church, 4668 Old Murphy Road, Franklin. For info call 369- • Weight Watchers support group meets every Thursday F W 7385. at 5 pm at Christ Church of the Valley. Call Lisa 828-506-3555. Home sites $139,000 - $379,000 Tuesdays • NAMI Support Group for individuals dealing with men- • The Humanist Discussion Group meets every Tuesday tal illness: depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, etc., and the family DIRECTIONS morning from 10:30-11:30a in the Meeting Room in the back members of individuals dealing with these challenges from 7 – From the corner of Main and Hwy 106 (Dillard of Hudson Library, 8:15 pm. at First United Methodist Church Out Reach Center • FREE Community Table Dinner at the Community Bldg. on West Main Street beside Bryant’s Funnel Home. Call Donita Road) turn west, and go 1.8 miles, turn right on for more info (828) 526-9510. Mountain Laurel Drive. Go 3/10 of a mile, turn left 2nd Thursdays on Moonlight. Entrance is on the right. • Sapphire Valley Needlepoint Guild meets at the High- lands Rec Park at 10 a.m. 3rd Thursdays • Kidney Smart Classes in Franklin: from 4:30-6pm, Angel Medical Center, Video Conference Room, 3rd Floor, 120 River- view St. Contact Majestic 828-369-9474 • Kidney Smart Classes in Sylva: from, 7:30am-9am, DaVita Sylva Dialysis Center, 655 Asheville Highway, Contact Sue 828- 631-0430 Fridays • 99ers Bridge Club at the Rec Park at 9 a.m. Be seated by 8:45 a.m. • Open Duplicate Bridge at 1 p.m. Be seated by 12:45 a.m. • Friday Night Live, 6-8pm in Town Square. Live music. Free Every 2nd Saturday • A group meetsat the Hudson Library at 10am. There are speakers, videos, recipes, health tips, and more to educate NEW COTTAGES people about any health issues. Group is a non-profit. Contact Handicap accessible, energy efficient, low mainte- Kelly Woods 828-421-3520 or [email protected] nance. Small footprint but open floor plan. Atten- Saturdays • At MountainTop Wine Shoppe on Main Street, free wine tion to detail, aesthetics, closets and newest and tastings from 1-3 p.m. best practices and materials. A great value in a • At The Bascom, Pottery Sale in the barn from 10a to 5p. beautiful neighborhood just 2.4 miles from Main • Highlands Marketplace at K-H Park 8a to noon. Street. • The Bascom Knitters on the Terrace at The Bascom from Cottages starting at $590,000 10 am until noon. In event of cold/rain, meet downstairs in The Bascom Library room. (Pre-construction-Pre-listing Thurs., & Fri., Aug.18-19 Highlandscottages.com • Stories of Our Lives – 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM, CLE 828-508-9952 Classroom, Peggy Crosby Center. 828-526-8811. • See EVENTS page 10 Highlands Newspaper - Thurs., Aug. 18, 2016 - 828-200-1371 - Page 9 Page 10 - Highlands Newspaper - Thurs., Aug. 18, 2016- 828-200-1371 ...EVENTS continued from page 8 Here’s what’s hot at the Center for Life Enrichment Thurs. Aug. 18 lands (Bryson’s) Plaza on Hwy. 106. Regional • Rock ‘n Roll in the 50s and 60’s – 2 – art & crafts, live music. Sponsored by Macon 4:PM, CLE Lecture Hall, Peggy Crosby Center. County Art Assn. FREE! For info call (828) • Carnival in the Americas – Friday, 8/19 828-526-8811. 787-2021. • Canada/U.S. Relations – Saturday, 8/20 • At the Nature Center, Zahner Lecture: Mon., Aug. 22 • Flower Arrangements from Your Garden – Monday, 8/22 Darwin’s Oddball Army at 6:30 p.m. Free. • Flower Arrangements from Your Garden • Cosmology Workshop – Tuesday, 8/23 • “My life with ADD/ADHD: history, – 2 – 4 PM. Peggy Crosby Center Porch. 828- science and coping” will be presented by 526-8811. • Watercolor in Style of Wyeth & Homer – 8/23, 8/25, 8/30, 9/1 NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) on • At 1st Presbyterian Church, ‘Joy in the • Saucy Champagne – Wednesday, 8/24 Thursday, at 7pm at Memorial United Methodist Journey” booksigning and reception at 10a. • iPad Delving Deeper – Thursday, 8/25 FULL Church, 4668 Old Murphy Road, Franklin. Tues. & Thurs., Aug. 23, 25, 30 & • What Can Great Apes Tell Us About Ourselves – Friday, 8/26 Public welcome. For more info: Ann Nandra Sept. 1 828 369-7385. • Watercolor Painting in the Style of • From Skywater to Camp Sky High (Tour) – Saturday, 8/27 Fri., Aug. 19 Andrew Wyeth & Winslow Homer – 10:AM – • Atlanta Wine School: Hot Night in Havana! Cooking & Wine Pairing – • Carnival in the Americas – 2 – 4PM, NOON, The Bascom. 828-526-8811. Monday, 8/29 CLE Lecture Hall, Peggy Crosby Center. 828- Tues ,Aug. 23 • Protecting Digital Data – Tuesday, 8/30 526-8811. • Cosmology Workshop – 10 AM – 3:M, • Renewable Power – Tuesday, 8/30 Sat. Aug. 20 CLE Lecture Hall, Peggy Crosby Center. 828- • The annual 5K race starts at 6PM at 526-8811. • Volatility & Influence of Oil Markets – Wednesday, 8/31 the Kelsey Hutchinson Park (Founders Park). Wed., Aug. 24 • Future of Humanoid Robots – Wednesday, 8/31 Registration ($40) and check-in will start at • Summer Interlude Concert at the Epis- • Chocolate & Orchids: An Exploration on Botany, Foods & Culture of 4PM. Concert is free for the public, bring chairs, copal Church at 2 p.m. Todd Skitch, Flutist and Mexico – November 12-20, 2016. SPACE IS LIMITED – BOOK NOW! coolers, refreshments, blankets to join us for the Robert Henry, Pianist. evening music, starting around 7:30PM, Glow • Saucy Champagne – 3 – 5 PM, CLE sticks for the kids. Kids under 5 run for free. Lecture Hall, Peggy Crosby Center. 828-526- Day of race price will be $40. Please register at 8811. the website at www.highlandstwilight5k.com. Thur., Aug. 25 • Canada/U.S. Relations - 10 AM – Noon, • The Bascom Book Club meets on the CLE Lecture Hall, Peggy Crosby Center. 828- 4th Thursday of the month. Meetings are held Center for Life Enrichment 526-8811. in the downstairs conference area at the Bas- www.clehighlands.com THE CURIOUS MIND Sat. & Sun., Aug. 20 & 21 com. The meeting time is 3-5p.The Keepers of 828-526-8811 • Highlands Village Square Art & Craft the House by Shirley Ann Grau and The Time [email protected] KNOWS NO BOUNDS Show. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.. New location at High- •See EVENTS page 11 Highlands Newspaper - Thurs., Aug. 18, 2016 - 828-200-1371 - Page 11 ...EVENTS continued from page 10 of Eddie Noel by Allie Poval - a factual story the world at 6:30 p.m. Free. with the same theme Thurs., - Sun., Aug. 25-28 • At Highlands School, Open House 4-6 • Highlands Cashiers Players Aug. p.m. production, Don’t Dress for Dinner. Call 828- • At the Nature Center, the Zahner Lecture: 526-8084 for tickets. FREE Ancient Plants: How they continue to impace Fri.,Aug. 26

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I believe this is because our ory remains ineffec- earning an aver- cash-out, reinvest, do a 1031 ex- Tforeclosures and short typical property owner does not tive because banks are age interest rate of change or hold yet another mort- sales across the country. Why depend entirely on the economy now being governed 1+%. If you happen gage on the property at the going would Sellers want to put them- for survival. The majority of land- with such conserva- to own property free interest rate at that time. selves in this position? Let’s take a holders are second homeowners tive lending practices, and clear of mort- Let’s consider a fresh pro- fresh look at why holding a mort- and/or investors. Many have paid it may be difficult for gages, you could sell spective on a conservative, yet gage can be one of the few tan- cash for their properties. In fact, consumers to qualify and easily earn a 3 to traditionally profitable venture. gible and solid investments during a good portion of this small, yet for loans. Interesting 4.5% return by hold- Holding a mortgage is a sensible these times. For those who are in significant segment of society de- enough, these dif- ing owner financing. and practical approach to invest- a position to offer this as a selling pend on earning interest to make ficulties do not just This could off-set ment in today’s economy. A pro- tool, a buyer’s market can bring a living. extend to the average selling your property fessional agent with experience in unparalleled opportunities, when The Federal Reserve is still borrower. The well- at a lower value than owner financing and knowledge properly advised. keeping interest rates at an all- to-do who hold large Lynn Kimball previously expected, of the local real estate market will Although real estate values time low in an attempt to boost portfolios of cash Berkshire Hathaway plus increase your be able to assist you and direct have stabilized in our local market the economy. Their theory is that and non-liquid assets HomeServices annual income sub- you to those other professionals over the past two years, the High- lower rates will encourage people may have trouble get- Meadows Mountain Realty stantially. Mortgages who have the best knowledge re- lands-Cashiers area has held better to make investments in real estate, ting financing because 828-421-8193 can be relatively short garding owner financing. in value and with fewer foreclo- small businesses and consumer many are not showing consistent term investments. It • Lynn Kimball has over annual income (a large key today is not uncommon for an owner 42 years of real estate experi- in qualifying for a loan). This is financed mortgage to have inter- ence, with 31 years serving the due in part because they are earn- est only monthly payments with a Highlands Cashiers area. She has ing very little interest. Thus, both scheduled balloon payoff in three gained Emeritus Status with the buyers and sellers are suffering, to five years. Again, the typical National Association of Real- even though this is one of the best Highlands-Cashiers buyer is afflu- tors and previously served as a times in history to purchase prop- ent and more often than not they Director and Vice President for erty at exceptional values. pay cash for real estate. However, the Highlands Cashiers Board Certificates of deposit (CD’s) in these times they may desire a of Realtors. Whether you are in- are still the most secure investment, mortgage until they can sell an terested in searching properties existing property or they may be or comprehensive information awaiting a scheduled pay-off from about our area, you are invited to another investment. visit her user friendly website at Mortgage loans have been www.signatureproperties-nc.com. the backbone of the banking in- Berkshire Hathaway HomeSer- dustry since the foundation of vices Meadows Mountain Realty Tuxedo and our country. They have only re- has three locations, at 41 Church Men's Formal Wear Rental cently become problematic due to Street in the Old Edwards Inn poor lending practices prior to the complex, at 488 Main Street or recession. In the remote case that visit Lynn at her 2334 Cashiers foreclosure becomes necessary, Road location across from High- seller financing puts one in a posi- lands Falls Country Club. Lynn tion to sell the property again at Kimball may be reached at 828- the market value at that time, with 421-8193 or by email at Lynn@ the possibility of receiving even MeadowsMtnRealty.com higher profits. Upon selling the Box Office opens this week for HCP play The box office for the HCP’s first play of the season, “Don’t Dress for Dinner,” opens Thurs. and Fri., Aug. 18-19, for sea- son subscribers. General ticket sales begin Sat., Aug. 20. The play runs Aug. 25 through Sept. 4 at PAC on Chestnut Street. Per- The Exchange formances on Thursday, for Men Friday, and Saturday begin 322 Main St. & Oak St. at 7:30, the two Sunday 526-5029 or 526-1029 Katy Potts, David Spivey & Rick Seigel matinees at 2:30. Call 526- 8084 for tickets. Highlands Newspaper - Thurs., Aug. 18, 2016 - 828-200-1371 - Page 15

Lake Sequoyah access. Wow! Ooz- Highlands Falls Country Club. An ing with Old Highlands Charm! This Chestnut Hill. Nicely situated amazing remodel of this 3br/3 1/2ba Bright, light, open floorplan makes adorable 3br/3ba cottage sits well Riverwalk . 3br/3ba/1hb in High- 3br/2ba on quiet road. The open beautiful home. Every space was up- this 3br/3ba home in Highlands Falls back from the road. Wonderful fam- greatroom is vaulted, bright and dated. 3 en suites plus a guesthouse, live large. Soaring ceilings in great- lands Town Limits. Brand new ily/sunroom with terraced gardens. luxury home being built with su- airy, screened in back deck and privately located, club membership room, large screened porch, all on $599,000. MLS #81800. open deck. $290,000. MLS #82934 optional. $759,000. MLS #82523 one level, low maintenance land- perb quality, finishes & design! This scaping, club membership optional. home offers bright open spaces, $587,000. MLS #82248 vaulted ceilings, outdoor fireplace and a carport. $950,000. MLS #82612

Fabulous non-traditional 3br/3ba Immaculately cared for 4br/4 1/2ba mountain home in Highlands Falls home in Highlands Falls Country was remodeled and designed by Dar- Club. Great mountain view, very pri- ren Whatley. End of road privacy with vate and has a lovely water feature, 2 forest service land on two sides. The This timeless and wonderful In HIGHGATE one of the highest screened porches, wonderful office/ terrace level features a large family home was once owned by the re- altitudes in Highlands. This 5br/6 den, high wood ceilings, 2 stone fire- room. Club membership is optional. nowned botanist Thomas Grant 1/2ba home is in this upscale private Cullasaja Club. This 5br/4ba/2hb places. Club membership is optional. $698,000. MLS #67817 Harbison and is on the National community within a 4 minute drive home on the 6th fairway has $1,097,000. MLS #83833 Registry of Historic Places (see to downtown Highlands. Open floor mountain and lake views and large Wikipedia). This historic home plan, high ceilings and 5 en suites. open spaces. This home offers features 5br/3ba and a sleeping $1,275,000. MLS #83155A extensive quality features and in- porch on 3.29 acres! $1,070,000. cludes sunroom, 2 offices, wine MLS #82122 room & cellar, billiards room, great outdoor decks, patio & firepit. $1,390,000. MLS #83731

Great view of pond and 11th fairway Great mountain view from this from this 2br/2ba condo in High- well maintained 3br/3 ba home in Walk to town from this gentle home- lands Falls. Upper unit with few steps Highlands Falls. Open floor plan site with 250 feet of road frontage to enter is light, bright and fully fur- with island kitchen, vaulted ceilings and view of Mirror Lake! No one can nished. Club membership is optional. throughout, 2 car garage, stone faced build across the street City water In Downtown Highlands includ- $225,000. MLS #83619 fireplace in great room, partially cov- and sewer is available. $147,000. MLS ered deck.$465,000. MLS #84522 ing 3 br/ 3 ba home with attached Newly renovated 3br/3ba home #84287 800 square feet office/retail space in Scaly Mountain. Charming, and one-bedroom apartment over quiet country home with a long 2-car garage . Can be all residen- range view. This home lives large tial, all commercial or combined. with vaulted ceilings and a won- Great rental history! $697,000. derfully modern and fully reno- MLS #84063 vated kitchen w/ granite counter- tops. $290,000. MLS #84520 This updated 4 bedroom, 3 bath villa style home located at the end of a cul-de-sac in Highlands Falls Country Meticulously maintained home with Excellent 3br/2 1/2ba home features Club offers amazing views of the golf tremendous mountain views! 3.46 open floor plan with privacy and course, lake, mountains & National acres for plenty of privacy. Kitchen mountain views in Highlands Falls. Forest. There are 2 complete living features granite counter tops, new Granite countertops, hardwood areas. Club membership is optional. appliances, cabinets and flooring. floors, and more. Club membership $379,000. MLS #83450 $500,000. MLS #80134 is optional. $374,900. MLS #84375 Exceptional long range views with This comfortable, livable, 2 br, 41 Church Street 2br/2ba updated log cabin on over 3 1/2 ba home with additional 2334 Cashiers Road 10 acres. Drive to the top and see a guest quarters is in a most desir- 488 Main Street wonderful flat building sites with able walk to town location. This Highlands NC 28741 even better long range views. home is great for entertaining! (828) 526-1717 Enjoy the extreme privacy or Great screened porch with fire- (828) 526-4101 develop additional homesites. place, 2-car garage. $519,000. MLS (828) 526-1762 Short drive to town. $700,000. #83227 www.MeadowsMtnRealty.com MLS #84525 Page 16 - Highlands Newspaper - Thurs., Aug. 18, 2016- 828-200-1371 •Spiritually Speaking• Proverbs 3:5 • Places to Worship • John 3:16 BLUE VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCH HAMBURG BAPTIST CHURCH Praise and Thanksgiving – Rev. Oliver Rice, Pastor (706) 782-3965 Hwy 107N. • Glenville, Nc • 743-2729 Sundays: School:10 a.m., Worship:11 Pastor Nathan Johnson A Testimony Sunday night services every 2nd & 4th Sunday at 7 Sunday: School 9:45a, Worship 11a & 7p, Bible Study 6p Dr. Mark Ford Wednesdays: Mid-week prayer meeting:7 p.m. Wed. Kidsquest 6p.; Worship 7p. First Baptist Church Highlands BUCK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH HIGHLANDS ASSEMBLY OF GOD want to use my turn for “Spiritually Speaking” for a per- 828-269-3546 • Rev. Jamie Passmore, Pastor Randy Reed, Pastor 828-421-9172 • 165 S. Sixth Street sonal testimony. First, I want to thank God before you Sundays: School:10 a.m.; Worship:11 Sundays: Worship:11 all for His miraculous healing on my life these past two CHAPEL OF SKY VALLEY HIGHLANDS CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH I Pastor Dan Robinson months. Space will not allow me to share all the details of Sky Valley, GA • 706-746-2999 God’s grace at work on my behalf, but it comes down to a Sundays: 10 a.m.:Worship 670 N. 4th Street (next to the Highlands Civic Center) life-changing surgery and the miraculous results that surprised Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the month Sun.: Morning Worship 10:45 a., Evening Worship, 6:30 p. doctors and nurses at Duke University Hospital. Wednesdays: 9 a.m. Healing and Prayer w/Communion Wednesday: Prayer Service, 6:30 p. A tumor, approaching the size of a tennis ball had been CHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCH HIGHLANDS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH growing in my head since conception, and was wreaking Rector: Jim Murphy, 252-671-4011 Pastor Randy Lucas 526-3376 havoc on my life in incrementally worsening ways. In the last 464 US Hwy 64 east, Cashiers Sun: School 9:45a.; Worship 9:09,10:50.; Youth 5:30 p. Sun.; 8:30a Traditional (Quiet) 1928 Prayer Book Service; Wed: Supper: 5:15; youth, & adults activities: 6; Handbell year, my battle with headaches and petit mal seizures turned 9:30a Sunday School; 10:30a Family Service w/ Music Mon.: rehearsal, 6:15; Choir Rehearsal 7. (nursery provided ); 7pm to clonic-tonic or grand mal epileptic seizures. As one neu- Bible Study & Supper at homes - 6 p.m. Intercessory Prayer Ministry rologist made clear to me, I was a dying man. But with the CHRIST CHURCH OF THE VALLEY, CASHIERS HOLY FAMILY LUTHERAN CHURCH:ELCA intervention of many people – too many to mention – I was Pastor Steve Kerhoulas • 743-5470 Chaplain Margaret Howell • 2152 Dillard Road • 526-9741 placed in the capable hands of Dr. Allan Friedman, a world Sun.10:45am, S.S 9:30am. Wed. 6pm supper and teaching. Sun: School and Adult discussion group 9:30 a.m.; renowned neurosurgeon and Dr. Radtke, head of neurosci- Tues. Guys study 8am, Gals 10am. Worship/Communion:10:30 ence at Duke. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE CHURCH HEALING SERVICE on the 5th Sunday of the month. What for eight years had been diagnosed as an inoper- 283 Spring Street MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH able temporal lobe cyst and the best scenarios being that of Sunday Service: 11 a.m. 8 miles south of Highlands on N.C. 28 S in Satolah managing the symptoms or radical surgery with serious con- Testimony Meeting 3rd Wednesday at 5 p.m. Pastor Troy Nicholson, (828) 526-8425 sequences, was miraculously removed on June 24th as a be- CLEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH Sundays: School:10 a.m.; Worship:11, Choir:6 p.m. nign epidermoid tumor deep in my brain. A five-hour surgery Pastor Jim Kinard Wed: Bible Study and Youth Mtg.:7 p.m. Sundays: School:10 a.m.; Worship:11a.m. MOUNTAIN SYNAGOGUE became a one-and-a half hour surgery, surprising the medical 1st & 3rd Sunday night Service: 7.p.m. at St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church, Franklin team given numerous MRIs over the years that said otherwise. Wednesdays –Supper at 6 p.m. 828-524-9463 My recovery was likewise phenomenal, again surprising the COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH MOUNTAIN BIBLE CHURCH medical team as we were up walking six hours after the cra- www.cbchighlands.com • 526-4685 743-2583 • Independent Bible Church niotomy surgery and out of the hospital in 36 hours with no 3645 Cashiers Rd, Highlands, NC Sun:10:30 a.m. at Big Ridge Baptist Church, pain or need for pain medicines. All that remains is a large scar Senior Pastor Gary Hewins 4224 Big Ridge Road (4.5 miles from NC 107) that will forever remind me of God’s grace at work through Sun.: 9:30am: Sunday School Weds: Bible Study 6:30 p.m.; Youth Group 6 p.m. His providential appointments and use of a gifted medical 10:30am: Middle & High School; 10:45am: Child. Program, OUR LADY OF THE MOUNTAINS CATHOLIC team. 10: 45am: Worship Service CHURCH Now I carry the great responsibility of passing on these Wed.: 5pm Dinner ($7 adult, $2 child), 6pm CBC U. Parish office (Father Francis): 526-2418 blessings to others as a witness and a new beginning of min- EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE INCARNATION Mass: Sun: 11 a.m.; Sat. at 4p istry without the handicap that has been with me for 59 years. The Rev. Dr. Maurice L. Goldsmith, Interim Rector SCALY MOUNTAIN BAPTIST CHURCH 526-2968 Rev. Marty Kilby I praise God for His marvelous work and mercies toward me, Sundays: Holy Eucharist (chapel) at 8 a.m. Sundays: School –10 a.m.; Worship –11 a.m. & 7 and for His use of gifted people to show that He is a God of Education and choir rehearsal, 9 am, Wednesdays: Prayer Mtg.:7 p.m. surprises and hears prayers. Holy Eucharist Rite II, (sanctuary),10:30, nursery available SCALY MOUNTAIN CHURCH OF GOD Which brings me to my second point of thanksgiving. I Thursdays: Holy Eucharist Rite II. 290 Buck Knob Road; Pastor Jerry David Hall • 526-3212 want to thank the town and churches of Highlands for their FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH HIGHLANDS Sun.: School:10 a.m.; Worship:10:45 a.m.; Worship: 6 p.m. support and prayers for us these past two months. It has been 828-526-4153 • www.fbchighlands.org SHORTOFF BAPTIST CHURCH overwhelming as we experienced your outpouring of con- Dr. Mark Ford, Pastor Pastor Rev. Andy Cloer cern. And it all reminds me of J. C. Ryle’s words when he 220 Main Street, Highlands NC 28741 Sundays: School:10 a.m.; Worship:11 spoke of our tendency to think only of our own souls, our Sun.:Worship 10:45 am; Sun.: Bible Study 9:30 am Wednesdays: Prayer & Bible Study:7 own spiritual conflicts, our own progress in the faith, and then Wed.: Men’s Bible Study 8:30 am; Prayer Mtg 6:15 pm; THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD forget others. Against these tendencies, we have to watch and Choir 5 pm 1448 Highway 107 South, Office: 743-2359 strive, especially in our prayers. He says, “We should study to FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Rob Wood Curtis Fussell & Emily Wilmarth, pastors Oct-May: Sunday Services: Rite I, 8a Rite II, 10:30 be of a public spirit. We should stir ourselves up to name 526-3175 • fpchighlands.org June-Sept: Sunday Services: Rite I, 8a, Rite II, 9:15 & 11a other names beside our own before the throne of grace.” I Sun.: Worship: 11 a.m.; School: 9:30 Nursery available for Rite II services have been the recipient of such a “public spirit” and know Mondays: 8 a.m.:Men’s Prayer Group & Breakfast Sept 6-Oct 25-Informal Evening Eucharist-5:30 p.m. without a doubt that my name and my needs were held in Wednesdays:Choir:5:30p Thursday: Noon Healing Service with Eucharist. constant prayer before the throne of God. I witnessed the GOLDMINE BAPTIST CHURCH LITTLE CHURCH IN THE WILDWOOD results and felt the power and peace that can only come from (Off Franklin/Highlands Rd) • Rev. Carson Gibson Beginning Memorial Day weekend God’s grace by the intercession of so many in this town. I Sunday School:10 am, Worship Service:11 am Horse Cove - Kay Ward 743-5009 am the walking evidence of God’s goodness and miraculous Bible Study:6 pm Old-Fashion hymn-sing Sunday 7-8p. healing because so many in Highlands and literally around the GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH OF CASHIERS UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP world prayed for us. Non-Denominational-Contemporary Worship 85 Sierra Drive • 828-524-6777 The best way to conclude this testimony is to again quote 242 Hwy 107N, 1/4 miles from Crossroads in Cashiers Sunday Worship - 11 a.m. Ryle. He said, “This is the highest charity. He loves me best www.gracecashiers.com • Pastor Steve Doerter: 743-9814 WHITESIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Services: Sundays 10am - Wed. - 7pm; Dinner - Wed. 6pm Rev. Sam Forrester/Cashiers who loves me in his prayers.” Thank you for your love, people Sunday School:10 am, Worship Service:11 am and churches of Highlands. Highlands Newspaper - Thurs., Aug. 18, 2016 - 828-200-1371 - Page 17 •Police Report• The Highlands Police log entries from Aug. 3. Only the names of persons ar- rested, issued a Class-3 misdemeanor or public officials have been used. Aug. 3 • At noon, a resident ov VZ Top reported someone using his personal information for fraud. Aug. 9 • At 3 p.m., a lost purse valued at $50 was reported. Aug. 10 • At 3:10 p.m., officers responded to a one-vehicle accident on NC 28 south. Aug. 12 • At 2:30 a.m., Lynn Swanson, 64, of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, was arrested for DWI and for resist- ing, delaying and obstructing justice. She was issued a $2,000 unsecured bond. Her court date is Oct. 3. ...MAYOR continued from page 2 town would have to maintain and repave budget amendments to the recently ap- all those roads turned over by the state. proved budget for FYI 2016/’17. The We are challenged to maintain and pave commissioners voted to table the budget the 30 miles of town roads we already amendment request at the July meeting to have, so additional roads would invariably further study this important item. Several trigger a possible tax increase. I’m not commissioners have concerns about these sure the control of additional roads would budget modifications. outweigh those costs. The board will also hear a request to Tonight is the Highlands Town Board adopt a resolution making Highlands a Bee meeting beginning at 7pm. We meet at Friendly Community. This project would the Highlands Community Building. The be done in partnership with the Highlands agenda is rather small. Biological Station and the Highland Biolog- No one ever schedules time to be sick, so when it There will be a public hearing on ical Foundation. The goal is to nurture and editorial and consistency changes to the protect our bee pollinators that are critical happens we all feel the urgency to get better. UDO. We also have a request for a sewer to the plants and agriculture of the area. We easement and a request to donate a piece have many unique bee species residing on Fortunately, our clinical team understands that feeling better just can’t of unbuildable property to the town. the plateau. wait. Life happens and usually when you least expect it. That’s why our A major item will be the review of Hope to see everyone tonight. team of board certified physicians and Allied health practitioners are here to make your life a little easier - ready to treat you and your family at your convenience.

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Ideal for retail/ belt buckles and vintage glassware, horse drawn reliable internet access at home), working ap- professional/service. Plenty of parking + excel- equipment and much more. proximately 24-28 hours per week. lent visibility for $1,750/ month. Contact Susie HELP WANTED Please email your resume and your cover deVille at White Oak Realty Group for details, AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AT letter (no later than September 1, 2016) to (828) 371-2079. (7/29) HIGHLANDS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN [email protected]. No phone calls or RESIDENTIAL FOR RENT has opening for person to work with K-4th drop-ins please. (8/25) BEAUTIFUL TIMBER FRAME 3/2 graders. Call 828-482-0326 if interested. WILD THYME GOURMET Now hir- Cabin for rent in gated community, minutes (8/25) ing experienced wait staff, hostess and busser. from Highlands. Furnished or unfurnished. WHITE OAK REALTY GROUP Please call at 526-4035 or apply in person. (st. $1800 per month. Call 606-402-1213. (st. 8/4) IS GROWING AGAIN, AND WE’RE 8/11) IN-TOWN, recently renovated 3/2 home. On the corner of 3rd & Spring LOOKING FOR A SUPESTAR OPERA- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF $1500 monthly. 404-218-9123 (st. 7/21) (828) 526-4818 TIONS MANAGER! HIGHLANDS, NC, is seeking a part-time Highlands Newspaper - Thurs., Aug. 18, 2016 - 828-200-1371 - Page 23 33 2 3 11

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