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Volume 2, Number 48 Locally Owned & Operated Friday, Dec. 3, 2004

FREEInside:Wooldridge pg. 4Features pg. 12-13Holiday Recipes pg. 15Holiday Sales pg. 16-17Events pg 18Police&Fire pg. 20Classifieds pg. 21

“Holiday Sales” Section INSIDE

Don’t miss the parade!

It’s a true “Norman Rockwell” scene every year in Highlands, whenjust about every civic group and organization marches in the an-nual Christmas Parade. It’s always on the first Saturday in Decem-ber – this year Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. on Main Street.

Photo by Jim Lewicki

• At ...on the Verandah on LakeSequoyah, open Fri. & Sat. from 6 p.m.;Closed Dec. 3 & 4. Dinner and pianoentertainment from 6 p.m. Dec. 26-31.

• At Highlands Wine & Cheese –Wines. Wine Flights Friday and Satur-day: 4:30-6:30.Saturday: FootballFlights. Wines by the glass and cheeseplates available Wednesday throughSaturday: 1:30 until 4:30. Complimen-tary Tastings Saturday: 1 until 4:30.

Dec. 3 -5• Highlands Historical Society’s

Christmas Show House, the RavenelHouse on Wolf Ridge, is open 1-5 p.m.each day. Tickets are $20 (students arefree) available at The Old Rangoon “onthe Hill,” or D&J Express Mart.

Dec. 4• Highlands Chapter #284 OES is

having a bake sale featuring pumpkin& cream cheese rollups at Main andFifth from 10 a.m. until -- before andafter the Parade.. Raw peanuts - $3.

• Breakfast with Santa at FiresideRestaurant, 8-9:30 a.m.

• Annual Christmas Parade onMain Street starts at 11 a.m.

• Highlands Boy Scout Troop 207is having its annual Christmas Tree Saleat the Highlands Conference Centerafter the Christmas Parade.

• BBQ in support of Bascom-Louise Gallery at the Hudson Libraryright after the parade.

• Open House at the HighlandsChild Development Center on ChurchStreet after the parade noon-3p.m.

Dec. 7• Highlands School Band Christ-

mas Program at 6 p.m., at the school.• Highlands Chamber of Com-

merce is sponsoring its Holiday Busi-ness After Hours at the Chestnut HillClubhouse at 5:30. Hors d’oeuvres,wine and beer. Cost $10 in advance,$15 at the door. Reservations at theChamber office. Call 526-5841.

•“Waking Ned Devine” (1998) Acharming, earthy British comedy abouta tiny Irish village turned asunder whenone of its aged residents wins the lot-tery – and his neighbors try to contrivea way to share the wealth – 7:30 p.m.at PAC. It’s free but donations toBascom-Louise Gallery accepted.

Dec. 9• Highlands Community Players

Christmas Reading at PAC at 7:30 p.m.It’s free.

On-Going

By Nancy WelchContributor

A recent workshop presented byRenaissance Company, which helpssupply curriculum to schools, hasbrought the accelerated mathprogram at Highlands School intofocus.

Highlands Principal MonicaBomengen said the program has beenin place for a year, thanks todonations from the school’s PTO.But, she said, the teachers needed tobe on the same page, using theprogram to help students excel inmath.

“It’s based on the individuallevel,” she said. “It’s not just forstudents who are below average, it isalso for those above average. It is awonderful tool for the teachers andthe students are benefiting greatly.

Carol Bowen, media coordinatorfor the school, said the program’sname was a bit misleading.

“People tend to compare it to theaccelerated reading program, but it’sdifferent,” she said. “In the minds ofmost people, when you think of theaccelerated reading program, you

Accelerated Mathprogram boostsmath skills

•See MATH page 11

By Kim LewickiThe Upper Cullasaja Watershed

Association is applying for a $110,000grant from the Clean WaterManagement Trust Fund but to get themoney it needs the town’s backing.

“The grant requests verification

that there is a dialogue betweenUCWA and Highlands,” said UCWADirector Katy Calloway. “Basically thatwe are on the same page andcommunicating about projects as theycome up.”

At the Dec. 1 Town Board

meeting, commissioners agreed to actas a cooperating agency with UCWAto procure federal and state grantmoney to help manage the watershed.

“But we want to hear aboutprojects especially if they are going to

With town’s backing UCWA in line for $110,000

•See UCWA page 6

By Kim LewickiThere’s so much of it in Highlands,

people think it belongs here. But JapaneseKnotweed is an unwanted plant which hastaken up residence, going the way ofKudzu, driving out native vegetation and

wildlife and threatening the natural eco-system.

At the Dec. 1 Town Board meeting,commissioners heard from MercedesHeller, spokesperson for the Land Stew-ards of the Highlands Plateau who asked

the board to partner with the organiza-tion to eradicate the knotweed.

“The Land Stewards recommend thata representative from the North CarolinaExotic Plant Council in coordination with

•See KNOTWEED page 14

Forces rally to eradicate Japanese Knotweed

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- Highlands’ Newspaper - Friday, Dec. 3, 2004

• LETTERS TO THE EDITOR •

Tired of Looking, Never Finding?

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Dear Editor,It is Christmastime, and here is another reminder that our society is

becoming far less compassionate. This article is a direct reference to TargetStores refusing to allow the Salvation to ring their bells, and for us to have thepleasure of making donations into those beautiful red kettles. Isn’t that reallythe reason for the season? Target sites that they must enforce their no-solicitation policy consistently. The Salvation Army bell-ringers are anAmerican icon. We too, have a choice of where we spend our money.

Hopefully you will join me by boycotting Target stores and going onlineat http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/ to make an online donation or mail acheck to: The Salvation Army National Headquarters P.O. Box 269 Alexandria,VA 22313.

Here are just a few reasons why:Donations provide Christmas dinners, clothing, and toys for families in

need. Financial assistance also helps with basic necessities, along withseasonal aid. Families of prisoners often are included.

Volunteers distribute gifts to shut-ins in hospitals and nursing homes, andshelters are open for sit-down dinners. The Salvation Army endeavors to bringspiritual light and love to those it serves at Christmas so that the real meaningof the season is not forgotten.

Many families receive aid over a period of months after the Christmasseason as well, people struggling with difficult family, emotional, oremployment problems.

In addition, The League of Mercy is a visitation program that connectsvolunteers and Salvation Army officers and soldiers to those with specialneeds in hospitals, nursing homes, and correctional facilities.

The Salvation Army also helps the increasing numbers of older Americanspresent special challenges for housing, employment, and recreation.Community programs give seniors renewed interest and zest for life.Contemporary residences are provided, as well as retirement developmentsfor the elderly. They provide safe and comfortable living accommodations atmoderate cost. Cooperative efforts with federal, state, and local programs helpprovide hot meals to housebound seniors.

The Armed Forces: Service to the Armed Forces began during theSpanish-American War, when Salvation Army officers accompanied troops tothe Philippine Islands. In 1917, National Commander Evangeline Boothinitiated a program that ministered to the needs of American military men athome and abroad. In the program, female Salvationists became known as“Sallies” as they served donuts and coffee in the front-line trenches andelsewhere. They became a symbol of love and caring that has enduredthrough the years.

In 1939, as World War II appeared inevitable, The Salvation Army helpedcreate the interfaith movement that led to the formation of the United ServiceOrganization, known as USO.

Disaster Relief: Whether it be a local incident or a major disaster,Salvation Army staff and volunteers are often the first on the scene and thelast to depart, honoring a century-old commitment to serve those in need, atthe time of need, and at the place of need.

The red shield continues to be a beacon of compassion; of immediate aid,psychological support and spiritual counsel to individuals and families whoselives have been disrupted or shattered by forces beyond their control.

Salvation Army disaster response teams, coordinated and directed bycommissioned officers and trained personnel, supported by volunteers, are“on call” to serve at all disasters and civil disorders which place a communityor its populace at risk or which may disrupt or destroy family security andwell-being.

“Forbes Magazine” has awarded The Salvation Army a gold star as one ofAmerica’s top 10 charities of 2003 according to the Forbes article “Genuinely

In support of ‘The Salvation Army’

•See LETTER page 4

Hospital Auxiliary Tree of LightsBells (in honor of living friends and loved ones) and Stars (inmemory of deceased friends and loved ones) will be placed onthe Hospital Auxiliary Christmas Tree. These tributes are avail-

able with a gift of $25 or more.All money will be used to fund scholarships for students plan-

ning to enter the health care field.Complete the form below (please print) and mail to:

Highlands-Cashiers Hospital AuxiliaryAttn: Tree of Lights

P.O. Box 790, Highlands, NC 28741

Amount given: ______Circle one: in memory in honor ofName: ________________________________________________

Given by: ______________________________________________Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________Send acknowledgment to: ________________________________Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Make checks payable to Highlands-Cashiers Hospital Auxiliary

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Highlands’ Newspaper - Friday, Dec. 3, 2004 -

Recently, Macon Countyrestaurants participated in the NCHeart Health Survey which includeddetermination of smoke-free policies.

The facts about the harms ofsecond-hand smoke are nowindisputable. The Surgeon Generaland the National Academy ofSciences examined the evidenceabout exposure to second-handsmoke. Both agree — disease risk dueto second-hand inhalation of tobaccosmoke is not limited to the individualwho smokes. More specifically, therisk of developing lung cancer ishigher.

In addition, the National CancerInstitute says non-smoking workersexposed to second-hand smoke are34 percent more likely to get lungcancer. And non-smoking waiters andwaitresses who work in smokyenvironments have a 50 percentgreater risk of lung cancer than theywould in smoke-free restaurants.

Unfortunately, these risks affecteveryone. According to the Centers forDisease Control and Prevention(CDC), just 30 minutes of exposure

Businesses/school board taking‘smoke-free’ environs seriouslyBy Kim Lewicki

It’s no secret smoking, chewingtobacco, even being exposed tosecond-hand smoke can cause cancer.

With that in mind, MaconCounty School Board officials areconsidering making Macon CountySchool campuses and sports facilitiessmoke-free.

At the Dec. 22 school boardmeeting, the board heard from SandyConaty, tobacco educator for MaconCounty, who asked members toconsider making Macon Countycampuses and sports arenas 100percent tobacco-free.

“We need to make ‘not smoking’the norm not ‘smoking the norm’,”she said. “It’s common knowledge, itwill kill you.”

At a recent game at Franklin HighSchool, Conaty was pleased andsurprised when no one complainedat the announcement that the gameand arena would be smoke-free forthe night.

“Parents are used to places beingnon-smoking and the kids startedtaking ownership of the concept,” shesaid. “It was easier than I thought it

would be.”Board members Tommy Cabe

and Donnie Edwards said it’sprobably time for the board to adoptsuch a policy.

“The first county to become‘smoke-free’ in the state is the countywhere all the tobacco companies are,”he said. “You’d think it would havebeen the last place to accept it but itwas the first.”

Edwards said he was at a schoolgame in Mecklenburg Countyrecently which was smoke-free andno one seemed to mind. “Everyonethinks making schools and gamessmoke-free is going to be a bigproblem, but it really isn’t,” he said.“I think we need to do it, maybe startit next school year.”

Instead of suspending studentswho are caught smoking at school orat school-sponsored sports events,Conaty suggested educationalsessions where students learn aboutthe harmful effects of smoking.

The board took no action on theproposal, instead took it underadvisement but agreed it was aconcept whose time had come.

• • • • • •to secondhand smoke can causeunhealthy stress on yourcardiovascular system, such as fasterheart rate. The effects can last up toeight hours, similar to the effects insmokers.

Contrary to popular belief,ventilation systems are not thesolution. There is no way tocompletely remove secondhandsmoke from an enclosedenvironment.

It turns out that 64 percent ofNorth Carolinians prefer smoke-freerestaurants anyway, according to theCDC. And, 70 percent feel thatbusinesses should do more than theyare to protect their customers fromsecond-hand smoke.

If you have any questions, orwould like to know more aboutTobacco Free Restaurants in ourcommunity, please call the HealthyCarolinians of Macon County at 349-2426.

In Highlands non-smokingrestaurants have become the norm inthe following restaurants: Lakeside

•See SMOKE-FREE page 7

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- Highlands’ Newspaper - Friday, Dec. 3, 2004 • LAUGHING AT LIFE •

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Here is yet anotherof my famouschildren’s stories,

specially adapted forthose obnoxious, brattylittle whippersnapperswho might be living inKansas, Atlanta, or worse,Miami.

When you read thisstory to your littlehellions, speak slowlyand use your best sing-song voice,like when you tried to convinceyour gram ma she was better off ina nursing home. Do not read thisstory to small children who havealways lived in Highlands as theycould be corrupted by its content.This is strictly for city slickers.

Once upon a time, there waslittle girl named Dorothy whoowned a not so cute little dognamed Tojo. They lived in a veryscary place called Atlanta.

Dorothy adopted Tojo from thedog pound where he was about toget snuffed for being the ugliest dogthere. Dorothy spotted him and itwas instant love. You see, Dorothy isno prize herself , sporting buckteeth, crossed eyes which are veryclose together and pigeon toes.(Here, I suggest you pause, point tothe picture of Dorothy and Tojo,laugh and make fun.)

One hot summer afternoon, upcome a giant storm (that’smountain talk) and, because ofpoor building codes in Atlanta,ripped their house from itsfoundation and sent it hurling intothe sky with Dorothy and Tojoinside. It spun around and aroundfor a long time and finally landedwith a thud.

Dorothy and Tojo opened thefront door and looked out. To theiramazement, they saw lush greenforests, beautiful birds, wonderfulwaterfalls and an abundance ofwild life. “Oh Tojo,” Dorothyscreeched, “I don’t think we’re inAtlanta anymore.” A voice calledout from the side of the house, “Youare in the land of make believe,called Highlands.”

A stout gentlemanpresented himself tothem who Dorothy firstthought was Santa Clauswithout the garb. “Hi, myname is Buck and I amthe Mayor of Highlands.You can call me Buck‘Trout’ like everyone elsedoes.”

He extended hishand and they set foot in

Highlands for the first time, feelinginstantly enchanted. Everything wasso very beautiful “By the powers‘invested’ in me, I anoint youQueen of Highlands for killing thatdastardly person from the evilempire, setting us free of futureinflation,” the mayor proudlyannounced.

Dorothy looked down and sawa pair of legs protruding from thecorner of her house. “Oh my, Ididn’t mean to hurt anyone. I am sosorry.” “Not to worry child, this evilperson was buying up all ofHighlands and causing prices to riseon everything. You have done us agreat service.”

By this time many Highlandershad come out of their homes tohelp the mayor celebrate thisglorious event. They sang songs andcheered. Then the mayor said toDorothy, “Now let’s get down tobusiness, I have been nice longenough. Get this house out of hereas it is violating our many buildingcodes. If you don’t move it, we willsue. We’re very good at that.Besides, this house is worth 10times more than when it was sittingin Atlanta. You will be a millionaire.All you need is a realtor. We have azillion of them in this enchantedland.”

The mayor took Dorothy andTojo over to a place called MillCreek where he introduced her toRichard Betz and Hank Ross.Dorothy said, “I think I know thetwo of you. Didn’t you star in a playin Atlanta called Mutt and Jeff?” Ignoring the comment Mr. Betzsaid, “See this road? It is called the

Hey ToJo, I don’t think we’re inAtlanta anymore

Fred Wooldridge

•See WOOLDRIDGE page 7

Needy!” [12/8/03] “Our annual survey of 200 large charities picks 10 thatshine,” stated the magazine, designating The Salvation Army as one that givessupporters “a better bang for the donor’s buck.” Thank you to all of ourdonors and volunteers for making it possible to use donations where they areneeded most!

Let’s show Target that we, the people, can make a difference and helpmake up some of the 9 million dollars lost by their decision to boycott TheSalvation Army.

Patricia ThorntonHighlands, NC

... LETTER continued from page 2

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The 1996,bittersweetcomedy/drama,

written and directed byMark Herman (Blame iton the Bellboy),starring PetePostlewaithe (Hamlet),Tara Fitzgerald(Englishman WhoWent Up the Hill), andEwan McGregor(Moulin Rouge, Big Fish), withmusic brilliantly arranged byTrevor Jones and the GrimthorpeColliery Band.

The Storyline: There has beena coal mine in Grimly forcenturies, and for 111 of thoseyears, as band leader Danny (thesuperbly talented Postlewaithe)tells us, there has been The Band.Two world wars, strikes, and aserious depression, and still, theGrimly Colliery band has playedon, but things arelooking grim in Grimly.

Set in the early 90s,when coal minesthroughout Britainfaced closings, this isthe tale of a towndealing with achanging worldand a changinglife, and whilesome of it issweet andfunny, morethan a bit isdramaticand tearjerking.

Whilethe restof theirworld seemsout of control,Danny and hismates (including McGregor andFitzgerald) pursue the dream ofcompetition at the Albert Hall.The question is, can the bandsurvive without the mine?

Wonderful, stirringperformances by the cast, not just

the better knownprincipals, but thewhole ensemble. I defyanyone who watchesthe scene when theyplay “Danny Boy” torefrain from getting alittle teary eyed.

The box art on thisfilm describes a“delightfullyentertaining, romantic

comedy,” but that misses themark. It overlooks the Britishpenchant of dealing with dramaand tragedy with dry, razor sharpwit.

There is the love interest(McGregor and Fitzgerald), whichis cute but secondary. It is a lowbudget production, as manyBritish films are, so it has to relyon the old-fashioned filmtechnique of great writing andacting. They don’t treat one of myheroes, Iron Maggie Thatcher well,

but I can get over that,because it’s a great

story.The

music,naturally,

isspectacular,

but aninteresting

side note, theactual brass

band doing themusic, Grimthorpe

Colliery Band hada VERY difficult

time sounding likea bad band in need

of more practice, asthey did in the

beginning of the story,they had never practiced

how to sound bad;apparently it was quite a

challenge for them.If you like this one, give a look

to Pricilla, Queen of the Desert,Shirley Valentine, Full Monty,Sister Act, Cosi, and Blaze, all wellworth seeing.

Stuart Armor

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By Kim LewickiOver the last couple of months,

the Town Board has tossed aroundthe idea of either expanding or re-locating Town Hall.

Though the concept is still inthe “talking stages,” commissionershave looked at preliminaryexpansion designs by

Commissioner and architectDennis DeWolf.

Expansion could involveutilizing the entire Town Hallbuilding which means theHighlands Chamber of Commerceand Visitor Center would moveelsewhere.

Board members are taking all

the municipal property in theimmediate area of Town Hall intoconsideration.

Mayor Buck Trott said it’s timethe town also think about enlargingthe police station. “They don’t evenhave a proper evidence room overthere,” he said.

Though most commissioners

Town Hall expansion/construction in ‘talking’ phaseagree the central location of thecurrent Town Hall is a good one, theboard is also entertaining the ideaof purchasing property elsewhereand building from scratch. At thelast Town Board meeting theydiscussed property acquisition inclosed session.

The 2004-2005 budget doesn’tinclude funds for expansion orbuilding, only for preliminarystudies and plans.

As of yet, nothing has beendecided, ruled on or made final.Once commissioners make adefinitive plan, they will bid outdesign work and construction.

... UCWA from page 1affect the town,” said CommissionerHerb James.

Over an 18-month period, UCWAwill use close to $200,000 to developa water quality improvement andprotection plan to address currentcauses of impairment and futurethreats to stream integrity of theUpper Cullasaja River Watershed.

In addition to the $110,000 grantrequest, UCWA has secured $86,000in matching funds from consultantservices, products and donations fromstakeholders and other supportingagencies.

With the state suggestingmunicipalities implement strongerstormwater runoff controls, UCWAhas long been saying the watershed‘scurrent and potential problemsshould be assessed and a planoutlined to keep waterbodies clean.Officials say it’s likely strongerregulations will be mandated in thenear future.

The North Carolina Division ofWater Quality has already identifiedparts of the Upper Cullasaja River andMill Creek as impaired waters and hastargeted them for restoration.

Over the past year, UCWA hasbeen working with contractors, golfcourse managers, property owners,community groups and local andstate government agencies teachingways to keep area water bodies clean.

Funding from the Clean WaterManagement Trust Fund will allowUCWA to identify and developspecific projects in collaborationswith these groups.

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The Custom House onCarolina Way is oftenreferred to as the

“Lighting Center” or the“Lamp shade Shop.”

With one of the largestselections this side of Atlanta,customers often discover thisshop as they search for a newshade. Once inside, they findmuch, much more - lamps,chandeliers, exterior lighting,vanity lighting, mirrors, hand-thrown pottery, hooked,breaded, and woven rugs,furniture, distinctive gifts andaccessories for the home.

For 24 years, Janet andKing Young have strived tofeature and support handmadecrafts and Americana. Seek-ing craftspeople who usenatural fibers in their medi-ums, the Youngs look forhome accessories that areappropriate to the area.

Now Meridith Watson hasjoined The Custom House asartist-in-residence. Usingaccessories from the shop,she hand-paints custom-designs on lamp shades,mirrors, boxes, chargers andlamp bases.

Meridith enjoys collabo-rating with clients and shar-ing ideas that convey theirpersonal style. These one-of-a-kind accessories make atruly unique statement in theirhome.

Come by and see Janetand Meridith and enjoycustomizing your nest at TheCustom House on CarolinaWay.

... WOOLDRIDGE frompage 4Mill Creek Road. Follow the MillCreek Road and it will take you pastmany realtor offices.” Dorothylooked down at Tojo. “Follow theMill Creek Road.” The mayorlooked at Dorothy and said,“Follow the Mill Creek Road.” Thenthey all began to sing, “We’re off tosee the realtor, just follow the MillCreek Road.”

As Dorothy and Tojo headedout, Hank called out. “If you need ajob, we have an opening for ArtisticDirector; temporary, of course.

After following the Mill CreekRoad for awhile, Dorothy picked arealtor who sold her house, makingher a small fortune. They decidednot to return to Atlanta and usedthe money to become permanentresidents of Highlands. They alllived happily ever after and didn’teven get sued.

(Now hug your child and tellhim if he is not good, you willnever take him to Highlands.)

Restaurant, Log Cabin Steakhouse,The Sports Page, Hilltop Grill,Ristorante’ Paoletti, Bucks CoffeeCafe, Brick Oven Pizza, CyprusRestaurant, Fireside Inn, The PizzaPlace, Nicks Calico Cottage, KelseyPlace, Subway (Highlands andFranklin), The Rib Shack, GoldenChina, Café’ 460, Highlands BackRoom Deli, and Fresser’s Eatery.

In Franklin the followingrestaurants participated: Wal-MartSnack Bar, Long John Silvers,Kentucky Fried Chicken, SweetwaterGrill, Taco Bell, Boiler Room, FortuneHouse, Tallent’s Steak Barn, CoweeConvenience & Deli,Waldons OnMain, Little Caesars Pizza, SummitInn, Willy’s Bar-B-Que, Whistle StopCafe, Fat Buddies, The Chef and HisWife, Motor Company Grill, Bi-LoDeli, Restaurant at Mill Creek, PizzaHut, Big Mama’s Pizza House, MainStreet Deli, Papa’s Pizza to Go,Mama’s, Boone Thai, Ms. Lois, HappyGarden Chinese, Arby’s, SunsetRestaurant, Wendy’s, Frog and Owl,Dairy Queen, Cedars Café & Bakery,McDonalds, Burger King and LakesEnd.

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Located a pleasant 15-minute walkfrom downtown “The Chandler” issurrounded by trees and nature, makingit easy to forget the noise and parkingproblems associated with Main Street.

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By Kim LewickiPainting a “world picture” for

education through on-line learningcould be a possibility very soon inMacon County.

At the Dec. 22 Macon CountySchool Board meeting, SuperintendentDr. Rodney Shotwell told the board hewas investigating an on-line learningprogram for students both at home andout of country.

“Last year we ran into this withstudents who were studying abroadwhere the courses they took while awaydidn’t transfer back in,” he said. “Withon-line courses, if the students have thetime, they could take courses and earn

‘Virtual classroom’ could expand courseoptions for students at-home or while abroad

the credits they need in Macon County.”He and Assistant Superintendent

Susie Cabe are looking at two venues –Learn NC and Web Academy. Both sitesoffer an extensive list of both curriculumcourses and AP courses.

“Before we do this we have to makesure that courses are accepted across theboard so the courses taken through thesites are weighted the same and oneschool or one student isn’t gettingsomething others don’t have,” he said.

Because of the Valedictorian andSalutatorian status, it’s important thatstudents take exactly the same numberof coursess so that Grade Point Averagesare compulated the same.

Shotwell said taking AP courses on-line from resident high schools likeNantahala and Highlands – smallschools where head count determinescourse availability – would be one wayto meet the needs of highschoolers atsmall schools.

He said the virtual classroomswould be available to students in allthree high schools in Macon Countybut a policy will determine exactlywhich courses will be accepted andwhich “virtual classroom” students canattend.

The board is expected to vote onthe exact venue at the January schoolboard meeting.

Below are the winners of theWindow Decorating Contest for theOlde Mountain Christmas sponsoredby the Highlands Chamber ofCommerce.”HolidayFest”

First Place: The Dry SinkSecond Place: Reeves HardwareThird Place: Ann Jacobs Gallery

”Most Whimsical”First Place: RosenthalsSecond Place:Highlands Fine Art

”Local Tradition”First Place: Twigs”We want to thank our businesses

for taking part,” said ChairwomanSarah Sloan. “It enhances the charm ofHighlands during the holiday season.”

Twigs on U.S. 64 east won firstplace in the “Local Tradition” cat-egory.

Holiday windowdecorating winners

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The annual Highlands SchoolChristmas Program is set for Dec. 7 at 6p.m. in the school gymnasium.

It’s extra special this year because itwill be in the newly remodeled gymcomplete with a stage.

Music teachers Joe Powell andDonna Sizemore work with studentsgrades K-12.

The elementary program will includegrades K-5, directed by Ms. Sizemore willfeature Christmas songs sung by the

students. The fourth- and fifth-graderswill be playing recorders (plastic flutes).There will be a brief intermission betweenthe elementary and middle school/highschool program.

The middle school and high schoolbands, directed by Mr. Powell, will beperforming a variety of Christmas music.The program will be dedicated toAmerican soldiers.

The music program culminates eachsemester with a special performance.

School band concert set for Dec. 7

By Kathryn Coppage12th Grade

Highlanders’ basketball teamshot off to a great start winning twoout of three games so far thisseason. They hold a 2-1 record forthe games against the Blue RidgeBobcats, the Rabun County Eagles,and the Robbinsville Knights.

In their first game against BlueRidge on Nov. 19, the Highlanderssmothered the Cats with anoutstanding 93-36 victory. With aplayer shortage and a lack of depth,the Bobcats didn’t stand a chanceagainst the Highlanders.

Ryan Bears and Allen Shearl

were the stars of the night with 17and 14 points, respectively.

The Highlanders’ second gameagainst Rabun County onNovember 20 was an even greatersuccess. Being a 2-A school, RabunCounty poses a great challenge tothe Highlanders, but the challengewas overcome by an excellent game.Every player had his game on thatnight and they took control of thegame as soon as they stepped footonto the court. The Highlandersremained in the lead by at leasteight points throughout the game.

“I was proud of both the boysand the outcome of the game. They

Highlands School Boys basketball teams playing well from the startwent out there and played theirhardest and they walked off with awin against a big school and a toughteam to beat,” said Coach ButchSmart.

The final score was 56-42 withpoints distributed among all theHighlander players. Alec Schmittand Matt Rice led the game with 12points each.

When the Highlanders faced theRobbinsville Knights on Nov. 30,the outcome was not quite as prettyas their previous outcomes. TheKnights knocked the Highlanders

out of the game with a 93-46 win.“They were bigger, taller, and

stronger. Most of their physicalattributes were difficult to override,and we just did not play to ourability by any means,” CaptainMatthew Keener stated.

Coach Smart said, “My teamjust didn’t show up at the game. Idon’t know where they were, butthey were not in that game.Everything went downhill,especially our score.”

The Highlanders look forwardto a great season this year.

By Claire Frederick11th Grade

Lady Highlanders have had ashaky start to this year’s basketballseason, but are 1-0 in conference play.

The Ladies hold a 1-2 overallrecord so far. In their first game Nov.19, the Lady Highlanders crushed theBlue Ridge Bobcats.

The Highlanders playedaggressively and worked together asa whole to easily defeat the Bobcats.

Highlands faced the 2A team, theRabun County Eagles Nov. 20, in adisappointing loss.

The Lady Highlanders came outstrong in the beginning but quicklylost their offensive force.

On Nov. 29, Lady Highlanders

fell to the Robbinsville Black Knights59-27.

So far this season, the team leaderin assists, scores, and defensiverebounds is senior captain KaylaMcCall. Keri Raby leads the team insteals and free throw shots andRebecca Ashburn and Maggie Dearthled the team in offensive rebounds.

Coach Bill Lanford feels that theseason is going to be OK and they justhaven’t gotten it together. He said,“The team has been working hard andwe’re just trying to find the peoplethat work best together.”

Despite two losses in their firstthree games, the Lady Highlandersare undefeated in conference play.

Girls basketball team coming together

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– Town Lighting –On Saturday, Nov. 27, the holiday season officially began in Highlands

with the town lighting. This year, it was held at the Rec Park when rain andwind chased the celebration indoors – but it was a celebration nonethe-less.

Visitors and families filled the gym at the Rec Park to enjoy hot choco-late and cookies, buy seasonal sweatshirts and sing Christmas Carols.

Santa, Highlands own Buck Tott, Mrs. Clause, Highlands Schoolkindergarten teacher Ms. Jane Chalker and No 1 Elf, Liliane Chidsey fromWinston-Salem, N.C., made a special appearance to the delight of childrenand adults alike.

Mary Beth Brody and the Highlands Town Singers & Brass ensemble.

No. 1 Elf, (Liliane Chidsey), Mrs. Claus, (Jane Chalker) and Santa,(Mayor Buck Trott.) Photos by Jim Lewicki

HCP ready for annual Christmas programTthe Highlands Comunity

Players will present their ChristasReading and Music programThursday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 p.m. at thethe Performing Arts Center onChestnut Street.

This will be the ninth “ChristmasGift to the Community” from thePlayers. It will feature both seriousand festive readings performed bymembers of the group.

Among the performers are MaryAdair Leslie, Misty Thomas, AdamHeffernan, Jim Schulte, Ronnie

Spilton, Jim Gordon, Stuart Armor,Jill Montana, Ann Schneider, SandieTrevathan, Tanji Armor and DeanZuch. Callie Rawlins will be this year’sLucia Bride.

Music will be performed by theHamburg Trio consisting of ValerieMuse, David Muse and Tom Mazzolafrom Glenville. Vocals will also besung by Christal and Carlos Green ofHighlands.

There is no charge for theprogram and refreshments will beserved after the performance.

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think of going on a computer, readinga book, and doing a quiz on thecomputer. Accelerated math isnothing on the computer. It is amanagement program for teachers.”

Bowen said this allows them toindividualize instruction for thestudents so each can get what theyneed. “The computer technology forthe students is a test or a diagnosticprogram called STAR math,” she said.

Each student in the programtakes a quiz that is on their grade leveland this allows the teachers to seewhere each student stands. Theteacher can then see what eachstudent needs and tailor theinstruction to help them work to theirbest ability.

“This actually gives a level fortheir math proficiency,” she said. “Ican’t emphasize enough that this isjust one piece of the puzzle. You alsohave the teachers’ observations andother data to go on to decide whatthe student needs.”

She said with the acceleratedmath program, the teacher choosesthe objectives the students need towork on through the STAR math tests.“But the students do the work withpencil and paper,” said Bowen.

She said the recent workshop wasa boon to the program at HighlandsSchool.

“We had kind of been using it hitand miss because we had not hadgood in service on it,” she said. “Sowe had a representative from theRenaissance Learning Company to doa professional seminar — the samekind that many other schools hadattended in Atlanta. Instead, we hadthe representative come to our schoolfor an entire day and go through theprogram, manuals and answeredquestions.”

She said everyone is morecomfortable using the program now.

She said the standards andobjectives are correlated to the NorthCarolina Standard Course of Study.

“The students seem to enjoydoing it,” Bowen said. “They seem tofeel more empowered. They feel likeit’s something just for them. Everystudent in the class doesn’t get thesame practice and the same test.”

Currently the program is targetedtoward second through fifth, butBowen looks forward to adding themiddle school as soon as equipmentand software is available.

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By Nancy WelchContributor

Nigel the Basset Hound hasbeen a part of the BassetHound Brigade in the

Highlands Christmas parade formany years. He has marchedproudly, once the largest Basset at94 pounds, he clomped along, hisears draping close to the ground.

This year 14-year-old Nigel isnot so well. He has bone cancer andhas defied the veterinarian’sprediction he may not survive leafseason. He no longer walks,according to Sandie Trevathan, whoowns the dog along with herhusband Bob.

“He sort of slithers around thekitchen looking for food,” Sandiesaid. “He has good days and bad.We never know. Since he can’t reallytake walks anymore, we take himfor a ride in the golf cart everyday.Yesterday, he never lifted his head;but today, he got out and visitedwith a doggie friend and was in finespirits.”

Sandie and Bob aren’t about tolet Nigel miss his annual momentin the spotlight, so, with the help ofa friend, they will take the golf cartdowntown so Nigel can ride in thebrigade with his fellow Bassets.

“It’s really funny,” Sandie said.“He’s never ridden in the front seatof the car because he’s too long. Healways rides in the floor of the golfcart and I told Bob, we’ve got tostart training him to ride on the seatso people can see him.”

Time is drawing close forNigel’s big day and Sandie said itmay take some doing to get the 70-pound dog coaxed into riding on aseat.

“I thought I would decorate thecart with a big pair of Basset ears,”she said. “And we have a poster myniece made last year to put on thefront.”

Over the years Sandie hasorganized the Basset HoundBrigade, a high point of the annualparade. This year, however, theactual parade day responsibilitieswill go to Bob.

“He’s always been there withme, so it won’t be a problem,”Sandie said. “I’ll be in another partof the parade.”

Sandie laughs as she recalls oneyear when a young sister andbrother showed up with their dog— not a Basset.

“Is this where the dogs line upfor the parade?” they asked?

“What could I do?” Sandie said.“The parade is, after all, for thechildren. So I let them fall in line.They never even noticed their dogwas different and had a wonderfultime. It was funny.”

Sandie encourages anyone witha Basset Hound to call her at 526-5852 to join the brigade.

“We never know how many wewill have, but the more, themerrier,” she said.

– A Christmas Story –Nigel marches again...maybe for the last time

Nigel’s mom, SandieTrevathan, holds the Basset

Brigade sign in last year’sChristmas Parade.

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– News from Chambery, France, part 4 –

Giving thanks far from homeBy Megan LewickiContributor

Chambéry in autumn is almost asbeautiful as Highlands in autumn.The weather is slightly colder, just

cold enough to frost the peaks of thesurrounding mountains.

Because of the cold weather, all of theFrench are dressed in multicolored scarveswearing them in at least 20 different ways. Ifyou’re under the impression that there areonly a couple of ways to wear a scarf, cometo France during the colder part of theseason, and you’ll see what I mean.

But the fall season means more than coldweather. My favorite holiday is in the fall –Thanksgiving – an American foreignexchange student’s nightmare.

Thanksgiving and Christmas areemotional roller coasters for an exchangestudent. They are all about spending timewith your family – the one thing we couldnot fit in our suitcases.

This past Thanksgiving was the first timein my life I did not spend it with my family.I did not get to taste my mother’shomemade mashed potatoes, or mygrandmother’s delicious stuffing, or haveseconds and thirds on pumpkin pie.

Instead, the other American (and oneCanadian) foreign exchange students and Icelebrated our own Thanksgiving, on Friday,instead of Thursday. (It was a school night!)

Our host, 17-year-old Brittany Lang fromMissouri, made all the typical Thanksgivingtreats, except the pumpkin pie. Try as we did,we could not find the can of pumpkin piemix anywhere. (With only the basic ofcooking abilities, making it from scratch wasdefinitely not an option!) Brittany’s hostmother made us an apple tart (very similarto a pie) as a substitute.

We gathered around the table and stuffedour faces, talking and reminiscing (in bothFrench and English) of all the things wemissed. For me it was American televisionwithout the strange French voices dubbed in;Oreos (believe it or not, they do not exist inFrance); understanding what my teacher atschool is actually saying; Wal-Mart; drivingaround with my friends; going to aHighlands high school soccer or basketballgame; my guitar (I could not bring it toFrance because it was too big); waking up in

my own bed; my dad’s laugh; my momwaking me up every morning; Sundaydinners with my grandparents; Sweetreats,Highlands Hill Deli, The Pizza Place, Bucks;acting in a play; watching reruns of “Friends”with my best friends; my church and itscongregation; my community; and all myformer comfort zones.

But Thanksgiving after all is about givingthanks, and I’m grateful for plenty.

I’m thankful for the Rotary Club here inChambéry that always seem to know how tomake me laugh; my French friends and theother exchange students who make thisexperience a lot easier; having a one- or two-hour lunch everyday (The French studentsare absolutely baffled that we Americanstudents can wolf down our lunch in lessthan 20 minutes.); delicious French hotchocolate and coffee; my discovery ofNutella; my French teacher Mrs. Wilson (I’m

so glad you made me learn all thatvocabulary!); Janet and King Young whotutored me with my conversational Frenchevery Wednesday night during the summer;the Internet (I’d never survive if I couldn’temail my parents and friends twice a day);and being surrounded by beautiful France24/7.

As they say, “separation makes the heartgrow fonder,” it couldn’t be truer for me.

Be thankful for your family and friendsthat surround you during the holidays. Bethankful for even those little things that younever even think about and take advantageof, like seeing your family everyday, or beingan American and having such a uniqueholiday as Thanksgiving.

*Fun fact # 4: Every pharmacy inFrance is marked with a bright green crosson the outside.

From left, Amanda Dana from Vermont, Florent Plana (Brittany’s 13-year-old host brother),Julie Post from New York, Megan Lewicki from Highlands, Katie Barr from Pennsylvania,Brittany Lang from Missouri (the hostess!), and Emma Ferguson from Canada.

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Rand Soellner’s home designsfeature beautiful Mountaintimber elevations with wide,

open plans with tall ceilings and themost value-engineered systemsavailable.

The key to this kind of successis in designing a plan that meets theclient’s needs and orients tomountain views, keeping foundationcosts low, using/creating value-oriented systems that are solid, thenworking with local Realtors andappraisers to have the look andfeatures that will appreciate in valuewhen people want to resell thehome.

Rand Soellner Architect sharesoffice space in Wright Square, inDowntown Highlands, next toNantahala Realty. Rand works withmany of the builders, Realtors,private land owners and speculativedevelopers in the Highlands-ScalyMountain-Cashiers, Toxaway andBrevard area. Rand Soellner’shomes are under construction allover Western North Carolina.

Gloria Dobrolski has been named Director of Rooms for the Old Edwards Innand Spa.

Dobrolski’s responsibilities will consist of directing Inn operations includingreservations, front desk, concierge, bell, valet and housekeeping. In addition, shewill supervise room operations for the Inn’s sister property Kelsey & HutchinsonLodge.

With more than 10 years in the hospitality industry and a background inmanagement and marketing for corporate hotels, Dobrolski brings a skill-orientedunderstanding of successful room operations and administration to this new role.

She was most recently the Assistant Director of Housekeeping for the FairmontHotel there. Prior to that, she was with Hyatt Hotels as the Assistant Hotel Managerand Director of Security in San Diego, Calf. and later in Kansas City.

Old Creek Lodge now part of OEIThe Old Edwards Inn & Spa purchase of Old Creek Lodge is effective Dec 1.Located one half-mile from Highlands, Old Creek property is comprised of 15

unique cabins along with three premium guestrooms and one suite in the Lodge.The Old Creek Lodge is opened year round and offers a getaway on six acres

with native trees and flowers, and situated on the banks of a waterfall. The OldEdwards Hospitality Group will manage The Lodge and all employees will beretained.

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... KNOTWEED continued from from page 1the N.C. Cooperative Extension Service ofMacon County conduct classes for High-lands town employees, golf course super-intendents and private citizens in environ-mentally safe methods of eradicating Japa-nese Knotweed and other invasive plants,”said Heller.

Because it spreads rapidly throughseeds and rhizomes as long as 60 feet, acomprehensive, cooperative plan must beput into action for eradication to work inthe area.

Commissioner Amy Patterson wor-ried that it would be a never-ending battle.But Director of the Highlands BiologicalStation Robert Wyatt said it could beknocked back with an aggressive herbicideprogram.

“It doesn’t seem to be spreading byseed in Highlands but by the rhizomes,”he said. “And once it’s gone native plantswill be able to seed in and grow.” He saidplanting replacement vegetation won’t benecessary so erosion shouldn’t be a prob-lem.

Commissioners agreed to support theconcept of partnering so the Land Stew-ards would be eligible for a $2,000 grant,but they want to make sure the remedyfor one problem doesn’t cause another.

“We need to know exactly what to doand how to do it,” said CommissionerAlan Marsh.

Mayor Buck Trott and Bob Wrightwith UCWA said it’s important that thearea streams and waterways aren’t inad-vertently polluted in the process.

Recreation Director Selwyn Chalker,who used to be a licensed chemical appli-cator, said the municipality may have tolook into potential contamination liabil-ity. “It’s one thing for me to apply a herbi-cide at my home and another for me todo it on public property.”

Heller said that’s why eradicationshould be done by qualified personnel.

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On-going• Basset Hound Brigade is on

again. All bassets and their owners arewelcome and needed to march in theparade. For more information, callSandie Travathan at 526-5852.

• Every Saturday until Christmas,Santa Claus will be at Town Squarefrom 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to hearChristmas wishes. A photographer willbe on hand, too. (Not until after theChristmas Parade on Dec. 4)

• At the Bascom-Louise Gallery –The Element of Collage is now onexhibit in the gallery. The exhibits arefree and open to the public.

• At the Bascom-Louise Gallery –Education New – Open Studio with aLive Model 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. at thegallery. All participants bring yourchoice of art medium and $10 to payfor the model and facilitator. This classis for artists 18 yrs. and older or under18 with written parent permission.Join us for this exciting new class!

• RAFFLE – Highlands EmergencyCouncil to help fund fuel for elderlyand Christmas gift program. $1 for oneor 6 for $5. Raffle for $250 Wal-MartGift Card or $250 D&J Express MartGift Card.

• Al-Anon Group meets at noonon Thursdays in the CommunityRoom at First Presbyterian Church.

• At ...on the Verandah on LakeSequoyah, open Fri. & Sat. from 6 p.m.;Closed Dec. 3 & 4. Dinner and pianoentertainment from 6 p.m. Dec. 26-31.

• The Mountain View group of Al-coholics Anonymous meets in the re-modeled basement room of the Pres-byterian Church sanctuary, in High-lands Mondays at 8 p.m.; Tuesdays at5:30 p.m. (women only); Wed and Friat noon.

• At Highlands Wine & Cheese –Wines. Wine Flights Friday and Satur-day: 4:30-6:30.Saturday: FootballFlights. Wines by the glass and cheeseplates available Wednesday throughSaturday: 1:30 until 4:30. Complimen-tary Tastings Saturday: 1 until 4:30.

Dec. 3 & 4• “A Family of Friends Produc-

tions” announces the “Nutcracker Bal-let,” at the Fine Arts Center at FranklinHigh School on Friday, at 7 p.m. andSaturday, at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Ticketsare available at the door, FranklinChamber of Commerce, Cedar’s Caféand Dairy Queen.Seniors and Students$5; Adults $8. Family tickets $25(available from Chamber only).

Dec. 3 -5• Highlands Historical Society’s

Christmas Show House, the RavenelHouse on Wolf Ridge, is open 1-5 p.m.each day. Tickets are $20 (students arefree) available at The Old Rangoon “onthe Hill,” or D&J Express Mart.

Dec. 4


• UPCOMING EVENTS •• Highlands Chapter #284 OES is

having a bake sale featuring pumpkin& cream cheese rollups at Main andFifth from 10 a.m. until -- before andafter the Parade.. Raw peanuts - $3.

• Breakfast with Santa at FiresideRestaurant, 8-9:30 a.m. before the pa-rade.

• Annual Christmas Parade onMain Street starts at 11 a.m.

• Highlands Boy Scout Troop 207is having its annual Christmas TreeSale at the Highlands ConferenceCenter after the Christmas Parade.

• BBQ in support of Bascom-Louise Gallery at the Hudson Libraryright after the parade.

• Open House at the HighlandsChild Development Center on ChurchStreet after the parade from noon-3p.m.

• The Nantahala Hiking Club willtake a moderate 7-mile hike on thePanther Creek Trail in North Georgia

off Old Highway 441. Meet at WestgatePlaza in Franklin (opposite BurgerKing) at 9:30 a.m. or call leader for al-ternate meeting place if coming fromHighlands or Cashiers. Call leaderCheryl English, 524-3300, for more in-formation.

Dec. 5• The Nantahala Hiking Club will

take an easy 2-mile hike from Wind-ing Stair Gap on 64 West on a ForestService road, returning via the Appa-lachian Trail. Meet at Westgate Plazain Franklin (opposite Burger King) at2 p.m. Call leader Kay Coriell, 369-6820, for more information.

• There’s a “Friends of LibraryHoliday Party” at 2 p.m. at in the li-brary at 108 Wayah St., in Franklin. TheCarolines choral group will provideentertainment.Building and fund-rais-ing plans for the new library also willbe presented. Public is invited to at-tend. Refreshments will be served. Call

This home was built in 1915for Thomas Parker’s half-sistersMarguerite and Claire Ravenel. Ithas a panoramic view of HorseCove, Whiteside Mountain, Sagee,Fodderstack, Satulah, Wayah Bald,the Fish Hawks, the Balsams, theSmokies, Yellow Mountain,Clingman’s Dome and best of allthe Town of Highlands.

This three-story home holdsmuch of Highlands’ history. It wasbuilt with chestnut lumber grownand milled on the property, set ona rock foundation from rock

The Highlands Historical Society– Christmas Show House –

The Ravenel House at Wolf Ridgebrought up the mountain by oxcart.

Each room is decorated forChristmas by Highlands’ mosttalented decorators.

December 3, 4, and 5, theshuttle will be leaving the High-lands Rec Park for the HighlandsHistorical Society’s ChristmasShow House open 1-5 p.m. eachday. Get your ticket there for a$20 donation (students are free)or from the Old Rangoon at 490S. 4th Street on the Hill, or D&JExpress Mart.

(828) 524-2201Dec. 7

• Highlands School Band Christ-mas Program at 6 p.m., at the school.

• Highlands Chamber of Com-merce is sponsoring its Holiday Busi-ness After Hours at the Chestnut HillClubhouse at 5:30. Hors d’oeuvres,wine and beer. Cost $10 in advance,$15 at the door. Reservations at theChamber office. Call 526-5841.

•“Waking Ned Devine” (1998) Acharming, earthy British comedy abouta tiny Irish village turned asunderwhen one of its aged residents wins thelottery – and his neighbors try to con-trive a way to share the wealth – 7:30p.m. at PAC. It’s free but donations toBascom-Louise Gallery accepted.

Dec. 9• Highlands Community Players

Christmas Reading at PAC at 7:30 p.m.It’s free.

Dec. 10• Attention Ladies! Singer,

songwriter, dramatist, minister, LisaIson, will perform at the CommunityBible Church at 7 p.m. Dessert to fol-low. It’s free.

Dec. 11• Instant Theater sponsoring

“Voices in the Laurel” at PAC at 8 p.m.Dec. 12

• The Episcopal Church of the In-carnation invites the Highlands com-munity to join them in celebrating theinstallatio of its new rector, The Rev.Brian Sullivan. The installation will beby the Bishop of the Diocese of West-ern N.C., The Rt. Rev. G. Porter Taylorat 4 p.m. The ceremony will be fol-lowed by a reception in the parish hall.

Dec. 11 & 12• Highlands Community Christ-

mas Chorale Concert at HighlandsUnited Methodist Church – 4 p.m. onDec. 11 and 7 p.m. on Dec. 12.

•Bel Canto Children’s Choir andYouth Chorus of Franklin, NC presents“An Evening of Christmas Cheer,” onSaturday, from 7-8 p.m. at The Factory,in Franklin; and Sunday, 7- 8 p.m. atFirst United Methodist Church, 66Harrison Avenue, in Franklin. Bothperformances are free.

Dec. 16• Audubon’s annual Christmas

Bird Count, Thursday. Please contactEdwin Poole, 526-2775, it you wouldlike to participate in this full day ofcitizen science. Teams will count birdsin the Highlands Plateau forcompilation with results from all overNorth America.

Dec. 25• Christmas Dinner at Main Street

Inn sponsored by the Highalnds Inn-keepers Assn. to benefit Habitat forHumanity. For reservations, call 526-2590.

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Blue Valley Baptist ChurchRev. Oliver Rice, Pastor (706) 782-3965

Sundays: School – 10 a.m., Worship – 11Sunday night services every second and fourth

Sunday at 7 p.m.Wednesdays: Mid-week prayer meeting – 7 p.m.

Buck Creek Baptist ChurchSundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11

First Saturday: Singing at 7:30 p.m.Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day SaintsNC 28 N. and Pine Ridge Rd., (828) 369-8329

Rai Cammack, Branch President, (828) 369-1627Sundays: Worship – 10 a.m.; school & primary

classes – 11 a.m.; Women’s & Men’s Org. – noonTues: Women’s Org. – 6:30 p.m.; Library – 6-8

p.m.Wednesdays: Boy Scouts of America mtg. – 6:30

p.m.; Young women’s activities – 6:30 p.m.Christ Anglican Church

743-3319“A Bible-based liturgical church”Services: Sundays at 4 p.m. at the

Community Bible Church in HighlandsHoly Communion at most services.

Clear Creek Baptist ChurchPastor Everett Wilson, (828) 743-3379

Sundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11Prayer – 6:30 p.m.

Evening Service – 7 p.m.Community Bible Church

(Evangelical Presbyterian ChurchSteven E. Kerhoulas, Pastor, 526-4685

3645 U.S. 64 eastSundays: School – 9:30 a.m.; Worship – 1O:45;

Youth “The Rock” meeting.Tuesdays: Women’s Bible Study – 9:45

Wed: Supper – 6 p.m.; Bible Study – 6:45 p.m.Episcopal Church of the Incarnation

Rev. Brian Sullivan – 526-2968Sundays: Choir – 9 a.m. ;Adult Sunday School

classes – 9:15 a.m.; Holy Eucharist – 10:30 a.m.;Children’s Chapel – 10:30 a.m.

Mondays: Women’s Cursillo Group (Library) – 4Tuesdays: Men’s Cursillo in Jones Hall – 8

Wednesdays: Supper & Program;Thursdays: Daughters of the King – 9 a.m.; Holy

Eucharist – 10 a.m.Sunday Service is telecast on cable channel 14

First Baptist ChurchDr. Daniel D. Robinson, 526-4153

Sun.: Worship – 8:15 a.m., 10:45 a.m., 6:30p.m.; School – 9:30 a.m.; Youth – 6:30 p.m.;

Choir – 7:15Wednesdays: Dinner – 5:30 p.m.; Team Kids – 6

p.m.; Prayer – 6:15 p.m., Choir – 7:30 p.m.First Presbyterian Church

Rev. J. Hunter Coleman, Pastor, 526-3175Sun.: Worship – 11 a.m. ;School – 9:30 & 9:45.Wednesdays: Children’s Devotions – 9:30 a.m.;

Supper – 6 p.m.; Choir – 7 p.m.Thursdays: Bible Study – 10 a.m.

Sat: Adventistas del Septimo Dia – 10 a.m.& 5Highlands Assembly of God

Rev. Scott Holland, 524-6026, Sixth StreetSundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11

Wednesdays: Prayer & Bible Study – 7Highlands 7th-Day Adventist ChurchWednesday evening prayer & Bible Study

Call Lloyd Kidder at 526-9474Highlands United Methodist ChurchPastors Eddie & Kim Ingram, 526-3376

Sundays: School –9:30 & 9:45 a.m.; Worship –8:30 & 11 a.m.

Wednesdays: Supper – 5:30 p.m.; Bible Study &activities – 6 p.m.

Holy Family Lutheran Church – ELCARev. Delmer Chilton, Pastor,

2152 Dillard Road – 526-9741Sundays: Worship/Communion – 10:30

Macedonia Baptist Church8 miles south of Highlands on N.C. 28 S in

SatolahPastor Jamie Passmore, (706) 782-8130

Sundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11Choir – 6 p.m.

Wed: Bible Study and Youth Mtg. – 7 p.m.Mountain Synagogue

St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church, Franklin 369-6871Friday: Sept. 12 Sabbath Eve Services at 7

For more information, call(706)-745-1842.

Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic ChurchRev. William M Evans, Priest

Parish office, 526-2418Wednesdays & Fridays: Mass – 9 a.m.

Saturday Vigil Mass – 4 p.m.Sundays: Mass – 11 a.m.

Scaly Mountain Baptist ChurchRev. Clifford Willis

Sundays: School –10 a.m.; Worship –11 a.m. & 7Wednesdays: Prayer Mtg. – 7 p.m.Scaly Mountain Church of God

290 Buck Knob Road; Pastor Alfred SizemoreSundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 10:45

a.m.; Evening Worship – 6 p.m.Wed: Adult Bible Study & Youth – 7 p.m.

For more information call 526-3212.Shortoff Baptist ChurchPastor Rev. Wayne Price

Sundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11Wednesdays: Prayer & Bible Study – 7Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

Rev. Maureen Killoran (part-time)526-9769

Sundays: Worship – 11 a.m.Westside Baptist ChurchInterim Pastor, Terry Dixon

Services in the basement of the Peggy CrosbySundays: Fellowship & Worship – 11Whiteside Presbyterian Church

Cashiers, Rev. Sam Forrester, 743-2122Sundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11

• PLACES OF WORSHIP ON THE PLATEAU •• SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING •

When I was growing up, and even today,one of the many fun things I used to dowas to read the comic strips in the

Sunday newspaper. Most of us probablyremember a comic strip call “The Little King.”

The panels of this comic strip were simplydrawn with very little dialogue. This little kingwas short with a roly-poly body shaped muchlike my own body and his body was covered in ared robe. He looked much like I now look inthese vestments. The cartoon’s humor came fromthe contrast between this small monarch and thesituations that called for someone of more, let ussay, royal stature.

A more contemporary version of “The LittleKing” is the little king that appears in the comicstrip called “The Wizard of Id.” Short kings areinherently funny, but this modern cartoon figurefinds no humor in his smallness and roundness.Small to him is not funny! He is much like hewould be after hearing that song which waspopular in the mid-1970s: “Short People Ain’tGot No Right To Live!”

The Wizard of Id king consistently denies hisshortness and quickly punishes anyone who callsattention to it. Kings are just not supposed to belittle, or un-royal.

And, kings are not supposed to die oncrosses either. There is nothing funny in thedeath scene that Saint Luke records for us in thegospel. Indeed, the contrast between this sceneand our adulation of Christ the King isexcruciating. How can we hail such a powerlessruler? Or, his he really powerless?

Only in the ancient myths did kings die fortheir people. In some primitive societies, theking’s death was thought to render the landfertile. In these cultures, a ritual death was partof the burden of ruling. The people who

Christ the King

Father Bill EvansOur Lady of the Mountains

Catholic Church

•See SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING page 22

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The following are the Highlands PoliceDepartment log entries for the week of Nov. 24-Dec. 1. The only names are of public officials

and/or people who were arrested.Nov. 24

• At 11:20 a.m., a larceny of missing cash wasreported at a local business. The case is under in-vestigation.

• At 12:40 p.m., officers responded to an alarm ata residence on Ravenel Ridge Road. All was secure.

Nov. 25• At 10 a.m., officers responded to an alarm at a

residence on Bruner Lane. All was secure.• At 10:27 a.m., officers responded to an alarm at

Old Edwards Inn & Spa. All was secure.Nov. 26

• At 9 a.m., officers responded to an alarm at aresidence on Ravenel Ridge Road. All was secure.

• At 11:15 a.m., a motorist was cited for makingan unsafe movement at Third and Main streets.

• At 4:15 p.m., a wallet was reported lost in thevicinity of Reeves Hardware and Town Square.

• At 9:25 p.m. officers responded to an alarm at aresidence on Bruner Lane. All was secure.

Nov. 28• At 12:28 p.m., officers responded to an alarm at

Rosenthal’s on Main Street. All was secure.Nov. 29

• At 8:30 a.m., officers responded to an accidenton N.C. 106 and Dog Mountain Road. There were noinjuries.

Nov. 30• At 6:25 a.m., a motorist at Poplar and U.S. 64

east was cited for speeding 44 mph in a 25 zone.• At 6:35 a.m., a motorist at U.S. 64 west and

Webbmont was cited for speeding 53 mph in a 35zone.

• At 10:30 a.m., vandalism of the fencing arounda compressor was reported by the manager of Moun-tain Fresh Fine Foods.

Dec. 1• At 6:30 a.m., officers responded to an alarm at

Acorn’s on Main Street. All was secure.• At 9:15 a.m., officers responded to an alarm at

a residence on Sagee Dr. All was secure.The following are the Highlands Fire & Res-

cue Department log entries for the week of Nov.24-Dec. 1.

Nov. 25• The dept. responded to a fire alarm on busi-

ness on Main Street. It was false.Nov. 27

• The dept. responded to a possible electrical fireat a residence on Mirrormont, but it was somethingburning in the oven.

• The dept. responded to a grease fire at a resi-dence on Donald Ross Road.

Nov. 29• The dept. responded to an accident on N.C. 106.

There were no injuries.Dec. 1

• The dept. responded to a tree on fire across apower line on Cornet Lane.

• HIGHLANDS SERVICE DIRECTORY •

Christ Anglican ChurchTraditional Anglican Service

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2001 SUBARU IMPREZAWAGON, 60,000 miles, all-wheeldrive, radio, cassette & CD player,excellent condition, $11,500. 526-9769 or 526-8719.

IVY COTTAGE – King size bed,Jacuzzi tub for two, fireplace, wetbar. In town. Walk to everything.Two-night minimum $149 per nightplus tax. Call 828-526-0782.Photos on www.highlandsinfo.com.

ANTIQUE CHIPPENDALEmahogany secretary,glassfront,serpentine drawers excellentcondition.$1000. Nippon coffee setmint condition $ 395. Dillard 706-746-2101

FSBO HOME in Dillard,Ga 3br3ba w/office, carport, 2 porches,city sewer storage shed 2 heatingsystems built in 1996. Directlybehind Highlands/Cashiers Clinic $175,000 Call 706-746-2101

FOR RENT: CONDO. – 2Bedroom, 2 Bath, W/D,Dishwasher, Fireplace, Dish/Cable,Sapphire Amenities Available. PetOK with Pet Deposit. Year lease.$975/month. First and last rent.828-743-9529.

FORD THUNDERBIRD – 2002convertible with matching hardtop,Inspiration Yeloow with 2-tonedeluxe interior. All options. V-8,35+K miles. Excellent shape.$26,900. (828) 349-8907.

CAR FOR SALE – 2001 FordEscape, Compact, SUV, V6, 4-Wheel Drive, Sunroof, Leather,Loaded, Excellent Condition.50,000 miles. $14,250. Call 828-526-8971

GA LAKE BURTON - HOUSEFOR SALE – Spectacular views,beautiful custom home with heatedswimming pool and spa. Threebedroom, 3 1/2 baths. Largemaster on main level on 2 1/2landscaped acres. Will negotiatefor all furnishings. $610,000.

PRIME RETAIL SPACE –2,200 sq. ft. downtown Highlands.526-5190.

FOR RENT – Convenientcommercial space near town. Newcarpet, paint. Perfect for office,studio, personal care business.

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MAINTENANCE MECHANICAT HIGHLANDS-CASHIERSHOSPITAL. General maintenance.Experience in hospitalmaintenance preferred but notrequired. Must have a valid driver’slicense. Excellent benefit package.Pre-employment substancescreening. Call Mary Osmar, 828-526-1301.

RECEPTIONIST/CASHIER ATH I G H L A N D S - C A S H I E R SHOSPITAL. Monday throughFriday, 8-hour days. Excellentbenefits. Pre-employmentsubstance screening. Call MaryOsmar, 828-526-1301.

CLINICAL DIETITIAN,H I G H L A N D S - C A S H I E R SHOSPITAL AND THE FIDELIAECKERD LIVING CENTER.Bachelor ’s degree; licensedRegistered Dietitian. Minimum 2years experience in clinicalnutrition. Experience in a long-termcare setting beneficial. Experiencein menu planning helpful. Pre-employment substance screening.Call Mary Osmar, 828-526-1301

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LAND FOR SALE IN OTTO –Gorgeous 4.8-acre tract withpanoramic view in nice area.Prime building site on clearedpasture land in pristine setting.Tree-lined perimeter for pri-vacy. Bordered by rushingmountain creek. Place forspring-fed pond. On pavedroad. Power nearby. Virtuallyflat, so few improvementsneeded. Perfect for yourmountain retreat, private es-tate, or development. Ap-proved for 7-8 house sites.This won’t last at $139,900.Serious inquiries only. 828-349-4277.

CASHIERS HOSPITAL. To workwith cardiac rehab program.Includes monitoring patients,supervising exercise protocols.Monday, Wednesday, and Fridayonly. Pre-employment substancescreening. Call Mary Osmar, 828-526-1301.

CNAS, HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS HOSPITAL AND THEFIDELIA ECKERD LIVINGCENTER. Various shifts and days/nights available. Cross-trainingcareer opportunities. Excellentbenefit package for full-timepositions. Pre-employmentsubstance screening. Call MaryOsmar, 828-526-1301.

DIETARY AIDES,H I G H L A N D S - C A S H I E R SHOSPITAL. Full or part time,computer experience helpful.Excellent benefit package for full-time position. Pre-employmentsubstance screening. Call MaryOsmar, 828-526-1301.

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... SPIRITUALLY SPEAKING from page 19acclaimed a man as leader would bethe same people who killed himafter a period of time. The religiousoutlook of the time posed a simplechoice: either the king died toguarantee the harvest, or the peoplewould die of starvation.

What if that were a condition ofbeing elected president of theUnited States? After four or eightyears, we cut the president’s gizzardout and sacrifice him for the healthof the nation. I’ll bet one thing – wewould only get people in that jobwho were truly dedicated and inlove with the people of this nation.All the politicians would findanother line of work.

Today, of course, we are muchmore civilized. Even though such acondition is easy to think aboutrequiring. Leaders do not die fortheir people anymore – anywherein the world. In fact, quite theopposite has occurred on a largescale in the past 100 years.

Kings (rulers, presidents) live –their subjects die for them or attheir order in what we call war. Waris the result of an absolute failure indiplomacy whereby old menmurder their children. Nothingmore and nothing more glorious!

A king in our modern timeswho died for this people – now thatwould really be strange and mostprobably never happen. It seemsthat the more people whose deathsa king can command, the morepowerful is that king. A king whokills no one – he is a little king intoday’s world.

By modern definitions then,Christ is a little king. He is not afigure of fun, surely, because there is

death here. But the only deathChrist commands is his own – noone else’s. That one death is for thebenefit of everyone’s life. That onedeath is enough, as the repentantthief discovered.

Little kings, I suppose, shouldbe honored in little but royal ways.Our king, as we well know, refusedthe ordinary trappings of royalty.He fled crowds when they wantedto crown him as their ruler. He onlysubmitted once, on Palm Sunday.He asked nothing for himself buturged everyone to honor his Fatherin heaven. A strange king – this one.He died for love, with words offorgiveness on his lips.

Ah, to live like a king! Forcenturies, that was the desire ofcommon folk. Now, we have athand the opportunity to carry outthat unfulfilled wish of so manyhuman beings before us.

We can indeed live like kings –like this King – Jesus Christ. Weneed no palace because we alreadydwell in a palatial place – thecreation our king himself has madefor us. We have no use for guards orlarge numbers of servants becausewe are surrounded by a wholecommunity of brothers and sisters.We have in abundance the samewealth our king so freely gave all ofthis people to enrich them. We callit love.

Yes, Christ is the only King – Heis the King of Love – the King ofForgiveness – the King our hearts.No earthly monarch can ever claimthat distinction and no earthlymonarch can ever give the gifts thatChrist has given to all of us.

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