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Volume 10, Number 22 Internet PDF Version at www.HighlandsNewspaperPDF.com Thursday, May 31, 2012

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Letters ............................. 2Obituaries ...................... 3Wooldridge ..................... 4Salzarulo ........................ 5HS Graduation ............... 6Coach’s Corner ............... 7Swanson ......................... 8Events ............................. 12Classifieds ...................... 20

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On Friday, June 1 the B.E.A.R. Talks Program Series “Bears inYour Neighborhood” begins at 7 pm at the Hudson Library.This free program is presented by Bear Education and Re-sources. Lynn and Bud Katz in Cold Springs, snapped thisshot of a mama watching her three cubs frolick in their yard.

Living with Bears

Friday, June 1• At The Center for Plastic Surgery,

“Healthy Skin Open House and JaneIredale Mineral Make-upConsultation,10a to 4 p. 20% off Obagiand Jane Iredale products.

• B.E.A.R. Talks Program Series“Bears in Your Neighborhood.” 7 pm atthe Hudson Library. Free program pre-sented by Bear Education and Resourc-es.

Saturday, June 2• Highlands Farmers Market at

Highlands School from 9a to noon.• Community Support Agriculture

(CSA) begins in Cashiers and High-lands at their tailgate and farmers mar-ket. Pick up your box of fruits and vege-tables at the events each Saturday from9a to noon. All items are produced local-ly. To become a CSA member and re-ceive a box of vegetables and herbseach week, [email protected].

• USFS Kids Fishing Day at Cliff-side Lake from 9a-noon. It's free butadults must accompany children 13 andyounger.

• Audubon field trip to TessenteeFarms features observing and assistingin bird banding. Assemble at 7:30 am inHighlands Town Hall parking lot to car-pool to Otto. Beginners and children arewelcome. 828-743-9670 orwww.highlandsaudubonsociety.org.

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Cashiers Players’ play, “The Fox onthe Fairway,” will be held on Sunday at3 p.m., and Monday at 5:30 p.m. at thePerforming Arts Center in Highlands. CallTanji Armor, 526-9227.

Sunday, June 3• At First Presbyterian, a free facul-

ty showcase concert at 2 pm on Sundayin the church sanctuary.

Wednesday, June 6• Children/Family Movie at The

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When it comes to getting upto, out of and around Highlands,it’s all about roads.

The big road story last weekwas that a portion of the 14.4-mile

1.1-mile portion of ‘Gorge Road’ tobe closed 3-5 days in June

stretch of US 64 west betweenWalnut Creek and NC 106 inHighlands would be closed for re-paving beginning June and end-ing early August in time for

school.Luckily, that’s not the case.The NC Dept. of Transporta-

tion representatives say they don’t

After a 1 ½ hour meeting lastWednesday between the TownBoard and the Playhouse Board,the relationship is as murky asever.

Each side spoke passionatelyabout what it needed from the oth-er while tiptoeing around the realissue, which is that each side wantsit their way.

Basically, if the town is goingto use taxpayer money to repair thebuilding and bring it up to code,then the Town Board wants thePlayhouse to be open to other en-tities when it’s not being used forPlayhouse productions.

“Its value to the town is as aperforming arts venue not as a stor-age unit,” said CommissionerAmy Patterson.

Town andPlayhouseworking ontemporaryagreement

On Thursday, May 31, TownManager Bob Frye presented adraft of the proposed FY 2012-’13 budget to commissionersduring a special called meeting.

The good news is the townwill pay 100% coverage for bothemployees and their depen-dents. The bad news is electricrates are set to increase another6% Jan. 1, 2013.

In addition, there will be a15% increase in sanitation feeseffective July 1, 2012 and a 20%increase in sewer use fees effec-tive July 1, 2012.

Though there had beensome talk earlier about raisingthe Ad Valorem tax to raise reve-nue rather than raising electricrates, Frye is proposing no in-crease for taxes. As per the draftbudget, the rate will still be .135per $100 valuation.

However, the HighlandsFire District Ad Valorem tax rateis proposed to increase from .009per $100 to .010 per $100 valua-tion.

Concerning employee/de-pendent insurance coverage,

2012-’13draft budgetsets electricrate hike at6% Jan. 2012

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• LETTERS • • HAWK’S EYE VIEW •

Dear Editor,Karen Hawk’s cartoon in the May

17 edition of Highlands Newspaper wasnot a depiction or suggestion of Obamaor anyone else. It was clearly an evolu-tion-based drawing and not a caricature.It was suggestive of human de-evolution.I’m surprised at Fred Woodridge’s mis-interpretation.

Jennifer RoyceHighlands

Obama? Really?

Dear Editor,I never agree with Fred Wooldridge

on anything but today? Oh, yes. Why,why, why a new post office? This thinghas been 'the big elephant' in the roomfrom inception and finally a great andbold statement by you. Of course, unfor-tunately it is too late. Well, when theUSPS goes under, we will have a nicebuilding with which to do something!

Hope your next article will explainthe pro post office reasoning. I can notfind anyone who can explain it!

Roder MacaulayHighlands

Why a new PostOffice?

Dear Editor:I have followed with great interest

the articles in the Highlands newspapersthis year. It is quite amusing to read all thetalk of how we should keep Highlandsthe same quaint and picturesque littletown it has always been.

Well my friends, that boat sailed along time ago.

I have always loved Highlands andwill do so until I am buried up there. Thatbeing said, I no longer consider it any-where close to the quaint little town itused to be. Highlands has become theplayground of the very wealthy.

I have watched over the years all thechanges to Highlands and can truthfully

‘Old’ Highlands islong gone

say that they have not always been forthe better. Pretty much all activities thatyoung people used to enjoy are no long-er available. Things like Bill’s Soda Shopwith their wonderful ice cream sodasand pinball machines, Helen’s Barn onFriday and Saturday nights, the Putt-Puttgolf course where I spent many anevening challenging my friends andfamily to a game. The Galax Theater wasa favorite place to meet friends and en-joy a movie. Last but not least, my favor-ite place in the world, Crane’s Stables.All of these activities were affordable foreveryone.

I don’t know about all the localfolks in Highlands since I am whatmost Highlanders call “Summer Folk”but I can’t afford to shop in the newshops in Highlands. I used to do myshopping at People’s Department Store,the 5 and 10 on the hill, and bought T-Shirts for my friends at the local T-Shirtshops.

I now have to resort to driving toClayton or Franklin for my everydayshopping. I also have to drive down thegorge road to view a movie, many timeson dark, foggy nights. I would always bea nervous wreck until my daughter gothome from an evening movie with herfriends.

In a very short time, I am hoping toretire to my family’s home in High-lands. God blessed me with GreatGrandparents that had the foresight tobuild their summer home in Highlands112 years ago. It has become my ownpersonal slice of heaven.

My greatest wish would be for theladies and gentlemen controlling the fu-ture of the Town of Highlands to re-member that Highlands should be awonderful place for all individuals.Please keep it a place where everyonehas affordable places to live, shop andenjoy. Highlands was built on the backsof down-to-earth mountaineers and OldGuard summer folk that came for cam-pouts, picnics, horseback riding and justplain fun in a wonderful setting. Theydidn’t need expensive shops or highpriced restaurants to do that. I wouldlove for my granddaughters to want tovisit Grandma and Pop Pop for the sum-mer in Highlands as I did when I was achild. Hopefully, there will be some-thing for them to do that I can afford.

Suzy Foley JacksonWest Columbia, SC•See LETTERS page 9

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• OBITUARIES •Vernon Hugh Phillips, Sr.

Vernon Hugh Phillips, Sr., age 95, of Highlands, NC died Wednesday, May 23, 2012in the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. He was born in Russell County, AL, the son of thelate Kimbro and Alma Farmer Phillips. He is preceded in death by his parents, an olderbrother, Cyril Phillips, a daughter, Gloria Elizabeth Phillips Patton, a son, Vernon HughPhillips, Jr., and a grandson, James Michael Patton. He was a US Army Veteran of WWII.He was married to Winnie Lou Casey Phillips who passed away February 12, 2002. Hewas a master welder for the Plumber & Pipe Fitters Union and was a member of theMethodist Church. He was a former Mason and his favorite thing in life was vegetablegardening, grandchildren and (chocolate).

He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Zoellner of Highlands, NC; a daughter-in-law, Monthian Phillips of Thailand; his son, Richard Phillips and his wife Mary Ellenof Hampshire, IL; grandchildren, Susan Patton Morrison, Cindy Patton, Diane PattonWolf, David Hugh Patton, Cindy Zoellner, Carl Zoellner, Victoria Phillips, Helena Phil-lips and Huck Phillips, great-grandchildren, Terry Wolf, Christopher Morrison, JuliaMorrison, Sarah Patton and Justine Patton; one great-great-grandchild, Ciara Wolf.

Funeral services were held Saturday, May 26, 2012 at Bryant-Grant Funeral Homein Highlands. Burial was held at Highlands Memorial Park next to his wife, WinnieLou.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to: Fidelia-EckerdLiving Center, PO Box 190, Highlands, NC 28741 or First Baptist Church, PO Box 625,Highlands, NC 28741.

Bryant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Janice M. ChisholmMrs. Janice M. Chisholm, age 68, of Cashiers NC, died Saturday, May 26, 2012

surrounded by her family. She was born in Only TN, the daughter of the late Ray M.

McClanahan and Mildred Harvill McClanahan. She was preceded in death by her par-ents; her brother John Ervin McClanahan and a son Mark Alan Chisholm.

Mrs. Chisholm was a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin, where shewas a charter member of the Delta Upsilon chapter of Alpha Delta Pi. She enjoyed heryears of teaching in the Cobb County, GA, School System. She was an active member of

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Things are not going well at Fukushima University in Fukushima,Japan. Students are scurrying about

with radiation SOEKS dosimeters ontheir hips. You’ll find these meters at-tached right next to their I-Pads whichare attached right next to their camerasthat are attached right next to an over-sized roll of toilet paper. (I’ll explain toi-

Fukushima Ulet paper later.)

Of course Fukushima,Japan is where Mother Na-ture decided to show us thereal meaning of pollutionand struck Earth with adamaging blow to our plan-et’s environment, topplingnuclear plants with a giantearthquake and sending ra-dioactive isotopes into theair, polluting everything,including Toyotas and broc-coli chicken with noodles, pronounced“nu-doe.” Well, so much for so-called“clean energy.” Are you aware isotopes arevariants of a particular chemical element?

While all isotopes of a giv-en element share the samenumber of protons, not tobe confused with the crou-tons in your salad, eachisotope differs from theothers in the number ofneutrons, not to be con-fused with peons whowork for outrageously lowsalaries. Are you keepingup?

The term “isotope” isformed from the Greek roots isos and to-pos, hence: "the same place," meaningthat different isotopes of a single elementoccupy the same position on the periodic

table. (I’m sure you already knew that.)The number of protons within the at-om's nucleus uniquely identifies an ele-ment, but a given element may, in prin-ciple, have any number of neutrons. (I’msure you didn’t know that.) The numberof nucleons, protons, not croutons or pe-ons, plus neutrons in the nucleus is themass number and each isotope of a giv-en element has a different mass number.Are you writing this down and are youwondering when I’ll tie in the toilet pa-per angle. Ha, read on.

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It didn't seem so bad last year when Bullwas finishing middle school. Maybe Isuppressed it. They said high school

would be a leap in complexity. It doesn'thelp that Lizzie and I are part of a networkof nervous parents who still harbor dreamsof their kids ending up at Harvard, or at leastDuke. If what they say is true, ninth grade isa make or break year for those aspiring toelite universities.

Bull doesn't seem concerned eventhough we've explained it well past thepoint of mutual frustration. We actuallystopped explaining months ago, and sincethen have been harping endlessly. I'vereached the conclusion that it doesn't to anygood. Some kids just aren't very motivated at this age

Our dreams are not their dreamsand, seemingly no threat, warning, or bribemakes the least difference.

My brother was like that. He had no in-terest in life beyond being with SharonStolle, who was a cute girl, but no ticket toHarvard. At Dad's insistence, he enrolled inengineering, a subject in which he had nei-ther interest nor aptitude. After one lack lus-ter year he transferred to Indiana UniversitySchool of business. He graduated with de-cent grades, went to Naval Officer Candi-date School, and served his time. When hefinished his time he used the GI bill to go tograduate school. He never looked back. Hefinished a master's degree and immediatelyenrolled in a PhD program. He took a job as

a junior instructor and quickly advanced. He made ten-ured full professor in the minimum possible time andbecame widely known and respected as an expert in taxaccounting. When a major accounting firm endowed achair of accounting at Miami University, Pete was thefirst to occupy it. He was a wonderful and self effacingteacher. When I commented on the outstanding successof his graduates, he shrugged and said, "We get prettysmart kids. If we don't screw them up to bad, they dofine.".

Nobody screwed up Pete. Mom and Dad ranted for alittle while, but lacked our endurance and quickly ac-cepted his mediocrity. Maybe they just gave up. I thinkit's just as likely they realized that if he was to achieve ameasure of greatest, he had to do it on his own. Somekids respond to threats, guilt, or the promise of a newJeep at graduation. Pete wasn't one of them. Neither isBull.

We'll get through final week. Grades will be neitheras good as we'd dreamed or as bad as we'd feared. Per-


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I have to admit that I amguilty when it comes tothe San Antonio Spurs.

For someone who prideshimself on being connectedto the sports world and real-ly paying attention to things,(entirely TOO much atten-tion if you were to ask mywife) I completely did notsee this Spurs team coming.I was like most of America, Ithought that this was thesame Spurs team that looked old lastyear when they got beat by Memphis inthe first round. After all, they still featurethe same trio of Tim Duncan, Manu Gi-nobili and Tony Parker from seven yearsago when they last won a title-the sametrio that has a combined 34 years ofNBA experience.

Duncan is so old that he Gregg Pop-ovich actually rested him on several oc-casions this year and wrote on thescorecard DNP-Old. Ginobili is so oldthat the bald spot on the back of hishead can be seen from the cheap seats.How could this team win 20 straightgames and be 10-0 in the playoffs?

The answer lies within an infusionof youth at key positions, particularlywith Kawhi Leonard, Danny Green, Tia-go Splitter and Gary Neal, but ultimatelythe credit must go to both Gregg Popov-ich and the ageless Duncan.

The man that everyone in theleague knows as “Pop” has built one ofthe great coaching resumes in NBA his-tory, and his system is so effective be-cause of the way that his aging trio setsthe tone for the rest of the team.

At the heart of it all is Duncan, whoquarterbacks the defense like a middlelinebacker and who shares a brain withhis coach on the court. If Duncan is theconductor for Pop’s orchestra, thenTony Parker is the engine that powers it-knifing through the lane off of ballscreens and making the correct deci-sion every single time.

Ginobili provides a little flash andflare to a team that lacks bells and whis-tles-but the beauty of Manu is that hehas a sense of when to shine and whento let Duncan and Parker do their thing.

Pop’s Spurs don’t blind you withraw athleticism like Oklahoma City,

Spurs formula tweaked, but just as potentand they don’t brutalize youdefensively likeMiami….instead, they winwith a cold and ruthless effi-ciency.

As a coach it is a joy towatch-the impeccable spac-ing, the way that all five play-ers work together flawlessly.The orchestra is an apt com-parison-because while oneinstrument can be beautiful,and a duo or trio can sound

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It’s still semi dark here. It’s sixo’clock, which seems tohave become the appointed

time of my arising. The Inter-coastal is as smooth as glass.The only sound to be heard isthe chirping of invisible birdswelcoming the coming day.The streetlights are still on, cast-ing their amber glow as pointsof light through the wooded ar-eas of mid-Miami Beach.

As I sit on the veranda onthe 16th floor of my son’s newcondo, facing west, I see the sunstarting to overshadow thestreetlights. The Miami skyline comesinto view and MIA begins the day, shoot-ing their silver bullets into the morningsky. The traffic on the road on the otherside of the building starts its daily hum.

The surface of the watery glass belowme is broken by several one-man rowingskulls, in irregular formation, spearingtheir way up the river. Some dude stand-ing up in a tiny one person powerboat,armed with a muted bullhorn, is givinginstructions to the rowers, who appear tobe following his commands.

The first sound of sirens breaks themorning’s relative quiet. I can see a firetruck wending its way up Indian RiverTrail at a very slow rate (I understand thestreet is peppered with speed bumps), si-rens on intermittently much to the dis-pleasure of the still sleeping residents, I’msure. I don’t know if they ever got to theplace of the need, if any. Maybe he wasjust a big, red mobile alarm clock.

It’s now seven, morning has broken,but not a creature is visibly stirring acrossthe creek in Miami Beach proper. LaGorce golf course spreads itself throughthe lovely residences of the glamorousneighborhood where my son lived for thelast 14 years. The serenity here, with theexception of the wake-up call, is therapeu-tic.

The valet brings our car around andwe join the colony of traffic ants. Stopsand starts ensue as we try to figure out thebest way to get where we are going. Wedrive past the Miami Beach ConventionCenter and see an immense banneracross the front of the building letting usknow that EXXXOTICA is having a three-day run. I have no idea what an EXXXOTI-CA performance consists of, and my sonadvises that we don’t want to know.

A tale of two citiesThis upcoming Memorial

Day Weekend promises to bean exciting one on the Beach,which hosts Urban BeachWeekend. South Beach ishome to the 13th Annual Ur-ban Beach Week 2012 duringthe Memorial Day weekend.What exactly is Urban BeachWeek? The Urban Beach Weekis the largest Urban Festival inthe world that caters towardthe Hip Hop Generation from21 and over. Around 300,000-350,000 participants willmake the annual trek to

South Beach for four days full of fun,food, festivities, entertainment, musicand more. Sounds just peachy doesn’t it?

On the other hand, Miami Beachofficials have been planning since lastyear, working on a more extensive planto handle crowds, traffic and disorderlybehavior. Last year’s weekend ended bad-ly with a police- involved shootout withseveral people hurt and one man killedin the middle of the street. There goesthe neighborhood.

“It’s more like 20 per cent of the ar-rests are out-of-towners, 80 to 85 percent are actually Dade and Broward andPalm Beach. Ninety-five per cent of theguns we take off the street are from Mi-ami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach,”said Sgt. Bobby Hernandez of the MiamiBeach Police.

From Local10.com: “A reported ar-rest quota for Memorial Day weekend iscausing anger and concern among com-munity activists and union officers onMiami Beach. Rumors of the quota,which allegedly calls for 2000 people tobe arrested over the holiday weekend,first came to light in an email complaintfrom the officers’ union. In that email,the officers’ union called the quota “ag-gressive, patently unfair, and unjust.” Itsounds like more fun all the time.

In a matter that I consider related,the headline on the Local & State sectionof the Miami Herald of May 20th reads: “Half 9th-, 10th-graders fail reading.” Itcontinues: “Only about half of Miami-Dade and Broward County ninth gradersperformed at their grade level on theFCAT 2.0 reading exam – on par with therest of the state – according to results re-


Cashiers United Methodist Church.She is survived by her husband of 47 years Tommy Chisholm; one daughter, Andrea

Stover and husband Tripp of Mechanicsville VA; two sons, Stephen Thomas Chisholmof Fort Collins, CO and Patrick Ervin Chisholm of Bainbridge GA.; two grand-childrenAvery Stover and Garnett Stover of Mechanicsville VA.

A memorial service was held at the Cashiers United Methodist Church Wednesday,May 30, 2012. Memorial donations can be made to the Emory Transplant Center. Bry-ant-Grant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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It has come to my attention that thereis a proposal on the docket for the June2nd board meeting at the Highlands Na-ture Center, to hire a landscape designer.

It is my desire to impress those whoare voting on this issue with the fact thatthere are numerous people who frequentthe gardens regularly who love it as it is init's "apparently" natural state.

With humans to gently and minimal-ly enhance and tend, Nature in Highlandsdoes a great job of creating tranquil beauty.This is Highlands...land of diverse abun-dance and the Nature Center Gardens cur-rently exemplify that beautifully. You havea unique gem here as it is.

It stands to reason that if you hire aman known for his formal garden designs,that, or something that tends in that direc-tion, is what you will get. And though I'msure they are lovely in Atlanta, what wewant here (we and the salamanders) is whatNature, slightly embellished, has createdwhich is magical, unique and the delightof many a person I have introduced to thegardens.

Why this is even being considered?Sarah Harkins, Highlands

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Hester Hedden KeenerHester Hedden Keener, age 74, of Destin, FL formerly of Highlands, NC died Sun-

day, May 27, 2012. She was born May 24, 1938 in Gneiss, NC, to the late Quince andEmma Stewart Hedden. She was preceded in death by a son, Terry Dean a daughter,Renee’ Gwen, and a brother, Dwight Quincy Hedden. She was a loving mother, grand-mother, great-grandmother and sister. She spent many years in both Highlands andDestin working in real estate sales and home construction industries. Her greatestenjoyment came from spending time with her family and hand-crafting many beauti-ful quilts.

She is survived by a son, Don and wife Nancy of Destin, FL; three granddaughters,Brandy Keener Highsmith of Atlanta, Georgia, Kalee Renee’ Keener and Paige MarionKeener of Destin, FL; one great-grandson, Simeon Highsmith of Atlanta, Georgia. Hersisters, Barbara Ledford of Franklin, NC, June Hedden of Lilburn, GA, Mary Keener ofHighlands, NC, Shelba McFarland of Virginia Beach, VA, Helen Justice of Henderson-ville, NC, Alice Lee of Powell, TN and Hope Calloway of Cullowhee, NC.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 2 pm at Yellow MountainBaptist Church, with Rev. Andy Cloer and Rev. Keith Ashe officiating. Burial will be inStewart Cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friendsfrom 1-2 pm Saturday, one hour prior to the service at the Church.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Stewart Cemetery Fund. c/o CarlStewart, 3295 Yellow Mtn. Rd., Cullowhee, NC 28723. Bryant-Grant Funeral Home isin charge of arrangements.


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Artistic Director DV Caitlyn, saidthere are problems with sharing the ven-ue, and if sharing becomes a reality de-tails concerning the use of Playhouse-owned lighting and sound apparatus andeven the box office would have to beworked out.

“We can’t come in May and have ev-erything be disorganized,” he said.

Commissioner Patterson said thatnothing is insurmountable and that theidea of various groups using the venuethroughout the year is doable if it is man-aged properly.

“Just like the [Martin-Lipscomb] Per-forming Arts Center,” she said. “We don’twant to take away your traditional season,but the rest of the year would be an oppor-

tunity for other people to come in and useit. The Playhouse is better venue for certaintypes of performances.”

She also said Highlands is a differentcommunity than it was 40 years ago whenthe Playhouse was it. “There are a lot moregroups who should be able to use the Play-house.”

Currently, the Playhouse rents the build-ing for $1 a year and is responsible for re-pairs, maintenance and utilities.

However, being open for business onlyfour months during the year, means mak-ing enough money to stay afloat – makerepairs, pay performers, staff and utilities –pretty much impossible. Consequently,when it came to repairs, a piecemeal ap-proach has been the norm year after year,many times with the town coming to therescue.

In FY2011-12, the town has invested$114,000 in electrical, roof, and HVAC re-pairs – money that wasn’t budgeted – andthat makes Town Manager Bob Frye veryuncomfortable.

“Since January 2012, we have had anever-ending series of money requests (not

just from the Playhouse) that have comeout of no where,” said Town Manager BobFrye. “I need to be a good steward of pub-lic’s money. I’m not saying what you’re do-ing isn’t important, but we need a budgetplan. I need to know what you need so wecan budget five years out to eventually getthis building in the condition it needs tobe in.”

Still, based on responses, it’s clear thatthe Playhouse board would prefer to be theboard in charge of what goes on in the Play-house.

“But what you have now is a rundownplace,” said Patterson. “So you can’t use thescenario you’ve used in the past as a modelbecause what you’ve been doing isn’t work-ing.”

Bringing up the past was a point of con-tention with the Playhouse Board, but thepast is the foundation on which the “rela-tionship” between the two entities hasbeen built – a relationship that has oftenbeen tepid.

The Town Board is split on how to ap-proach the agreement with The Playhouse.

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Some members, like CommissionerPatterson, want to support the arts in High-lands by providing the buildings, payingfor repairs, paying utilities and openingup the venues to other groups when theparent group of each facility isn’t using it.

“We should support the arts and theirvenues but that means the venues need tobe open to all,” she said. “We should sup-port the performing arts like we do recre-ation. Neither can make enough moneyto be self-sufficient.”

Some members, like CommissionerJohn Dotson, want a landlord/tenant sit-uation where the Playhouse pays rent (anamount to be determined) so it is incum-bent upon the Playhouse to have controlof its destiny.

“To meet expenses, you can lease itout – whatever you want to do,” he said.“You have control over who comes in.”And that would mean a Playhouse personrunning the lights and sound equipment.

But Commissioner Patterson said thelandlord/tenant situation between thetown and the Playhouse hasn’t worked inthe past when rent was only $1.

Caitlyn reiterated what board mem-bers have said over the years; that open-ing the venue to others is sticky because“the content of performances is a reflec-tion on the Playhouse.

Patterson said it might be time to sep-arate the Playhouse building, from ThePlayhouse company.

Mayor David Wilkes said a tempo-rary agreement should be drawn up where-by the Playhouse has the venue for its tra-ditional 3-4 month timeframe with oth-er groups allowed to use it the rest of thetime. “Your block of time is yours. If youcan come up with a 12-month schedule,

then that’s your timeframe. But realisti-cally, that’s 1 ½ years away.”

With the recent $100,000 donationby Horst and Margaret Winkler – mon-ey they earmarked for winterization –the possibility of a year-round facility is areal one. Working around the Playhouse’scurrent schedule, it will take about 1 ½to complete the work.

Wilkes went on to say the Playhousecan’t afford to pay rent anymore thanPAC can. “You are the primary tenantright now. If you schedule somethingevery month, great. But until you reachthat point, then the town should be ableto look to the community to fill the spac-es. We don’t want to lock up a 12-monthperiod for a 3 ½ months and two func-tions in November and December. Lack-ing a program, the town should be ableto use the building. I see this as a way tosupport the arts.”

But now Caitlyn has the opportuni-ty to schedule a 12-month program, saidboard member Wanda Drake.

“You gauge the health of a commu-nity by its arts,” said Caitlyn. “You nowhave the opportunity that a lot of othertowns in North Carolina don’t have.You’ll have a year-round magnet that isprofessional theater in the mountains ofNorth Carolina.”

The town has hired a project man-ager to oversee the maintenance, repairsand renovation of all its buildings andthe town will be the General Contractorwhen work needs to be done.

From an operational standpoint,Frye wants the Winkler money to be aline item in the upcoming FY2012-13budget so he can manage the funds used




Highlands Area Upcoming Events• Registration is now open for the 2012 summer nature day camps at the

Highlands Nature Center. Five different camps are offered: “WOW! – a Worldof Wonder” (ages 4-6), “Amazing Animals” (ages 7-10), “NatureWorks” (ages8-11), “Mountain Explorers” (ages 10-13), and “Junior Ecologists” (ages 11-14). Most camps are offered more than once during the summer. Sessions runfrom Tuesday to Friday each week. For complete schedules, costs, and otherinformation, please call 828-526-2623 or visit www.wcu.edu/hbs.

Mon., Wed., Fri.• Heart Healthy Exercise Class at the Rec Park. 8:30-9:30 a.m. $20/

month.• Step Aerobics with Tina Rogers at the Rec Park, 8-9 a.m. $10 per class

or $40 a month.• Zumba at the Rec Park, 9:05a-10a. $5 per calss. First class free. Call

Mary Barbour for Franklin schedule: 828-342-2498.Mondays• Mountain View Group of Alcoholics Anonymous will be held in the Faith

and Fellowship Center of First Presbyterian Church. Enter via the entrance on5th St. and proceed a few steps down to the library.

Tuesdays• Highlands Rotary Club meets at noon at the Highlands Conference

Center at noon.• Closed AA Women’s meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church at

Fifth and Main streets.Wednesdays• The Highlands Mountaintop Rotary meets at 7:30 a.m. in the dining

room at the Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. Enter the hospital in the main oremergency entrance and follow the signs downstairs. Visitors are welcome.Meetings end at 8:30 am.

• Men’s interdenominational Bible Study at 8:30 a.m. at First BaptistChurch.

• The Homegrown Buds, a homeschool 4-H club, meets at noon at theMacon County Library on Siler Road in Franklin at 1 p.m.

Wednesdays & Fridays• Open AA meeting at noon at the Presbyterian Church at Fifth and Main

streets.Thursdays• Al-Anon meeting, noon at the Episcopal Church on Main and Fifth

streets.• The Highlands Writers Group meets at 1 p.m. at the Hudson Library on

Thursdays.Call Anne Doggett at 526 8009.• Free Dinner at the Cashiers Community Center froim 5-7 p.m. Mostly

organic, healthy food. Donations accepted. Call 743-5706 for more information.Volunteers needed!

Saturdays• The Highlands Farmers Market 9am-12 through October.• The Art Room, 45 East Main St. in Franklin is having free Make & Take

Classes from 10am to 12:30. Come make a Card...Ages 15 and up please!CallDianne 828-349-3777 or Robin 828-421-9891.Bascom Community Knitters welcome all knitters, crocheters, smockers andneedlepointers to join us on the Terrace at the Bascom. 10 until noon. From nowuntil Thanksgiving! Come and knit or come and watch. [email protected]

Every Third Saturday• The Highlands Memorial Post #370 of the American Legion meets at the

Shortoff Baptist Church. Breakfast is at 9 am. Meeting is at 10 a.m. All veteransare invited to attend.

Through June 6• Before and Again Tee Shirt Trunk Show at Bungalow Boutique. 15

Flashpoint Drive in Cashiers (Behind Cornucopia Restaurant.)Friday, June 1• At The Center for Plastic Surgery, “Healthy Skin Open House and

Jane Iredale Mineral Make-up Consultation,10a to 4 p. 20% off Obagi andJane Iredale products.

• B.E.A.R. Talks Program Series “Bears in Your Neighborhood.” 7 pm

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at the Hudson Library. Free program presented by Bear Education andResources. Task Force of the Western North Carolina Alliance

Saturday, June 2• Highlands Road Race 8 a.m. at the Rec Park.• Chivaree Southern Art & Design opening 3-8:30 p.m. #8 Cashiers

Commons Shopping Center next to Zoller’s on Hwy 107 N. Live woodturn-ing, food, drink and music.

• This Audubon field trip to Tessentee Farms features observing andassisting in bird banding. The opportunity to see birds up close should not bemissed! Assemble at 7:30 am in Highlands Town Hall parking lot to carpoolto Otto. Beginners and children are welcome. 828-743-9670 orwww.highlandsaudubonsociety.org.

Sunday & Monday, June 3-4• AUDITIONS for the HighlandsCashiers Players¹play, The Fox on

the Fairway, will be held on Sunday, June 3, 3 p.m., and Monday, June 4,5:30 p.m. at the Performing Arts Center in Highlands. There are parts for oneyoung man, two older men, one young woman, and two older women.Rehearsals will be held in July and August; performance dates are August 22-26 and August 30-September 2. The play is a wild-and-crazy comedy byKen Ludwig, master of modern farce. Scripts may be read in the HudsonLibrary in Highlands, the Cashiers Library, or by special arrangement withthe director, Tanji Armor, 526-9227.

Sunday, June 3• At First Presbyterian, a faculty showcase concert at 2pm on Sunday,

June 3. The concert will take place in the church sanctuary. Everyone iscordially invited to come and enjoy this concert. First Presbyterian Church islocated at the corner of Main and Fifth Streets. Handicap entrances arelocated on Church Street and on Fifth Street.

• The High Mountain Squares will be having a special "WATERMEL-ON DANCE' on Sunday at the Macon County Recreation Park Pavilionfrom 2-5p. The callers are Ken Perkins from Pelzer, SC and Tom Pustingerfrom Spartansburg, SC. We dance Western Style Square Dancing, main/stream and plus levels. A picnic will be furnished at the dance. Everyone iswelcome, so come in casual clothes and enjoy the food and dancing. Call828-349-0905.

Starting Tuesday, June 5• The local Audubon society will have a birding exhibit on display at the

Hudson Library in Highlands which will extend through the end of June.Residents and visitors are welcome to come see this display which tells whyour area of North Carolina has the distinct title of being an Audubon ImportantBird Area (IBA).

Tuesday, June 5• The Plateau Fly Fishing club kicks off its 11th season on Tuesday at

the Albert Carlton Library in Cashiers. The meeting begins at 7 PM and illfeature speaker Nathan Chapman, guide and master flyrod builder, specializ-ing in custom fiberglass rods. Prior to the meeting, Nathan will conduct acasting clinic at the pond behind the library. Everyone is welcome. Call 828-885-7130 for additional information.

Wednesday, June 6• Children/Family Movie at The Hudson Library at 3:30 p.m. Babe.Thursday, June 7• Join Audubon members and others at the Highlands Nature Center for

the annual Owl Prowl at 7 pm. Program and prowling for owls is beingpresented by the Raptor Rehab Center, with co-sponsors, Highlands NatureCenter and Highlands Plateau Audubon Society. Children welcome.

Friday & Saturday, June 8-9• Farms and Flowers Garden Tour to benefit R.E.A.C.H. of Macon

County. 10 a.m. to 4 pm. Tour transportation begins either at the First UnitedMethodist Church, 66 Harrison Ave., or Swiftwater Farm 5500 TessenteeRoad. Adults $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Chilfren under 12 $5. For moreinformation or to purchase tickets visit REACHofMaconCounty.org.

Saturday, June 9• Kick off the season with Family Fund Day at The Bascom on

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Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Join us for a day of exploration, creativityand art including a scavenger hunt, fun facts about The Bascom Nature Trailpresentations and self-guided birding activities. Plus as an extra treat, localyouth bank Heed the Warning will perform!

• The Highlands Plateau Greenway is sponsoring the first ever hike ofthe newly completed trail. The hike will include: lunch, guided hike, shuttleand one year individual greenway membership all for $25. The food cost andshuttle gas is being covered by a grant from the Cullasaja Women’s Out-reach. The basic hike will be from Mirror Lake, through the Rec Park, up theKelsey Trail, over Big Bear Pen, through the Highlands Biological Station,ending on Sunset Rock. We may be surprised along the way by severalhistoric figures. To sign up please send an email to Hillrie Quin [email protected] or call 526-2385.

• Swiftwater Farm will be location of the second annual Farms andFlowers for Families Garden Tour benefitting REACH of Macon County onFriday June 8 and Saturday June 9 from 10 am until 4pm. Swiftwater Farmsin south Franklin is a 150 acre estate with something for everyone. Ticketsare $25 in advance and $30 at the door, $10 for children. Tickets can bepurchased at Treasures for REACH or by visiting the websiteReachofMaconCounty.org

Monday, June 11• Dr. Paul Cabiran, Board Certified Dermatologist, will present a pro-

gram on the major types of skin cancer, risk factors, treatment and preventionentitled “Skin Cancer Answers,” Monday at 12 noon, HCH Campus JaneWoodruff Clinic, First Level Classroom 103. A complimentary box lunch willbe provided. Reservations are necessary. 828-526-1313.

Wednesday, June 13• At the 5 p.m.Sapphire Community Center Bear & BBQ at 5 p.m.

Bear Stories and Photography with Bill LeaThursday, June 14-Sunday, July 8

• At The Highlands Playhouse, The Spitfire Grill. Call 828-526-2695 forticket information.

Thursday, June 14• Annual Highlands School Scholarship Golf Tournament at Wildcat

Cliffs Country Club. The event kicks off at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast and use ofthe driving range and practice green. A 9 a.m. shotgun start followed bycocktails, lunch and an awards ceremony. The cost for the event is $150 perplayer. For sponsorship information or to sign up, please contact event co-chairs, Brian Stiehler (787-2778) or Rebecca Shuler (526-2118).

Saturday, June 16• Annual Reese Family Reunion at the Rec Park from 10a to 2p. Call

Ann Wilson for more information at 864-888-1111.• Friends and family of Woodrow Cunningham, native of Franklin and

Western Carolina who is suffering from usually fatal brain tumors , areholding a benefit for Woodrow at the South Macon Elementary School at 5p.m. in the school cafe. All donations will assist to defray his medical bills andexpenses. A hot dog dinner and dessert will be provided by the schoolemployees and asking for a $5 donation The benefit-auction is offering as topprize a free Oceanfront Cottage in Vero Beach, Florida for one week Decem-ber 15-22nd. Entertainers will be at the benefit. All donors of $1 for will receivea free drawing ticket ($1 each or 6 for $5) for the Florida vacation plus manyother gifts given by Franklin and Highlands merchants and friends. You donot have to be present to win and contributions can be made on line [email protected] where tickets will be mailed to all donors. Pleasemail any funds on or before June 10th should be sent to Woodrow Cunning-ham % his sister, Louise Dills at 52 Pastureview, Franklin, NC 28734

Wednesday, June 20• Adult Movie at The Hudson Library at 2 p.m. Secretariat.Fri.-Sun., June 22, 23, 24• History Live sponsored by the Highlands Historical Society. The

theme this year is “Our Mountains and the People Who Named Them.Friday and Saturday’s production is at the Historical Village on N. 4th Streetfrom 6-7:15 p.m. Sunday’s production is at PAC on Chestnut Street at 4 p.m.

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Tickets are $10 for adults and students are free.Saturday, June 23• Highlands-Cashiers free health screening at Blue Ridge School begin-

ning at 7:15 a.m. Those wishing to take advantage of either screening canregister by calling the Hospital at (828) 526-1435.

Saturday, June 24• The fundraiser will be a Honduran "baleada" luncheon at 12pm in the

Methodist Church on Sunday.. Entrance will be $10 for baleadas and Hondu-ran coffee. Alex Osteen will present the video that his townspeople made aboutthe Health Clinic as well as show pictures of the people involved (i.e. myfriends and neighbors there) as well as of the Health Clinic itself. Everybody isinvited. Take out will be available. All proceeds from the event, plus anydonations people may make, go to the construction materials for this HealthClinic project. I'm attaching my executive summary and budget for the projectin case you'd like to reference them. People can come and eat or just make adonation or help by volunteering. Can contact me (email or cell at 828 200-2360).

Thursday, July 12-Sunday, July 22• At The Highlands Playhouse, Walter Cronkite is Dead. Call 828-526-

2695 for ticket information.Saturday, July 21• Highlands-Cashiers Free Health Clinic starts at 7:15 am. Appointments

are required. Call the Foundation office 828-526-1435.Friday-Sunday, June 22-24• The theme for this year’s “History Live!” sponsored by the Highlands

Historical Society is “Our Mountains and The People Who Named Them.”The dates for this year’s program are Friday-Sunday , with the Friday andSaturday programs taking place at the Highlands Historic Village on N. FourthStreet from 6 to 7:15 p.m., and Sunday’s at the Performing Arts Center onChestnut Street beginning at 4 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults with studentsadmitted free. Proceeds benefit the work of the Historical Society.

Mon.-Fri., June 25-29•The Highlands Biological Station, as part of their series of field-based

courses, is pleased to offer "Mountain Biodiversity for science educators" withKaren Kandl, associate director of the Station. The course is a fantastic andaffordable opportunity for science educators to continue to improve as teachers.They can receive CEU's or graduate credit, and the course and housing fee isonly $150. There are no pre-requisites and the course is open to educators ofall levels.

Friday, July 6• Preview Party & Auction (the precursor to the Follow the Star…Bazaar

at Highlands United Methodist Church 5:30-7:30 p.m. $15 per person includespreview party and auction with heavy hors oeuvres.

Saturday, July 7• Follow the Star…Bazaar at Highlands United Methodist Church 8a to

4p. Breakfast will be available from 8-10a; and lunch from 11:30a-1:30pFri.-Sun., July 13-15• The Bascom’s Mountains in Bloom Garden Festival. On the 14th, it’s

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tion and payouts and to do that it has to bea specific line item, otherwise we have tofront the money and wait for payback. Witha single-audit document, the intent is tohave a budget so we can see what the mon-ey is spent on,” he said.

But Commissioner Gary Drake saidthe Winklers gave the money to the Play-house board so it can winterize the build-ing so it can be used year-round, not to thebuilding.

Mayor Wilkes suggested a 16-monthagreement to get through the renovation.

Dotson suggested a hybrid landlord/ten-ant lease but if there are schedule open-ings they can be filled. Patterson said it’s atown building so if the town is using tax-payers’ money to fix it, legally it has to letpeople use it.

Commissioner Eric Pierson agreed.“We need a uniform lease for all our build-ings,” he said. “We need to take controland understand exactly what is going onin our buildings.”

There are five town-owned buildingsall with different leases. But that’s a storyfor another day.

The mayor suggested the Winklers beconsulted about the money managementand the Playhouse board should decidehow it wants to move forward.

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Mother Nature, mean as a snake, sent a huge tsuna-mi, killing thousands and washing all that isotopecovered radio active debris into the ocean. The goodnews is it’s all heading for California where only evilexists. I’m kinda bummed out at Mother Nature. Idon’t know why she didn’t just shake Californiainto the Pacific ocean and leave the good, honesthard-working people of Fukushima alone. But mineis not to wonder why. It’s her show.

Sooooo, all you environmentalists out therereading this, stop giving Americans, including li’l oleme, a hassle over burning fossil fuels. Jump onMother Nature who did more environmental dam-age in a few hours than Amerians do in a decade.And if you’re wondering about the toilet paper, it hasnothing to do with anything in this column. I knewif I mentioned toliot paper you would keep readingto the end. Bad Fred!

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haps someday, maybe even next year, when itmight still be possible to squeeze into Chapel Hill,Bull might decide we've been right all along. Butmaybe not. Maybe his dreams are not our dreams.He is an accomplished skier, skilled SCUBA diver,and wonderful teacher. Maybe greatness for him isa life of following the seasons from snow to sun. It'snot a bad life.

Think of all the people who work their entirelives to get a shot at it. If that's what he decides, Ihope I'm still healthy enough to take a lesson fromhim. There is one thing of which I'm certain. Hewon't take me to the top of a double black mogulrun, challenge me to ski it and say, "Dad, you'll nev-er reach greatness if you don't ski this run." Insteadhe'll say, "Let's have some fun," and he'll mean it.Why can't we learn from the young?

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leased Friday.And, although superintendents in both dis-

tricts say they have a way to go to bring all studentsup to proficiency, the news wasn’t as bad as someexpected.” Well, isn’t that special. “‘Overall, theninth- and 10th-graders did reasonably well on thenew performance scale,’ said Miami-Dade Super-intendent Alberto Carvalho.’” Just stick with me,it’s going to get good.

“Earlier this week, the state BOE released pre-liminary results for the FCAT writing exam, whichshowed dramatic drops in proficiency.” Here itcomes. “Seeing the passing rate would havedropped by more than 50 percent, the state boardchanged the passing score from 4 to 3.”

Since I am completely speechless, I leave it toyou to internalize the last statement.

Is there a connection between subject one(street chaos) and two failing schools? I think so.

Even though my son took 9th & 10th in theDade system, he had the inherent sense to evacu-ate the beach and escape to a lovely hotel in Ft.Lauderdale. Any resident of the Beach with themeans to do so will be doing something similar.

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expect any portion of the road to be closedthe entire two-month time period.

“Most likely, the 1.1-mile portion ofthe gorge will be closed for 3-5 days for pav-ing,” said Brian Burch, NC DOT divisionconstruction engineer.

On other parts of the road, traffic willbe restricted to one-lane from Walnut Creekto Buck Creek at which point motorists willbe re-routed through Buck Creek. It willbecome one-way again at Gold Mine, whilethe 1.1 portion of the Gorge Road is paved.The entire road will be open 7 p.m. to 7a.m. throughout the project. Once the 1.1-mile portion is paved it, too, will be one-lane.

Other than knowing it was in the plansfor “sometime in the near future” the Ma-con County Commission, knew nothingof the plan and the Highlands Town Board,and the Highlands Area Chamber of Com-merce knew next to nothing.

“The State has not notified any of ourboard members officially that I am awareof nor did County Manager Jack Hortonknow about this,” said Commission Chair-man Kevin Corbin. “I do know that wehave wanted the work done, but I was notaware of a schedule.”

Town Manager Bob Frye said the town

knew of the project prior to the story sur-facing but didn’t say why the news wasn’treleased to the public.

President of the Highlands AreaChamber of Commerce Bob Kieltyka saidhe first heard of it from the radio. “I laterdiscovered there was a very brief press re-lease with virtually no details issued bythe DOT, but I was not copied in.”

After hearing from MC CommissionChair Corbin, DOT Division Construc-tion Engineer Burch had this to say:

“The paving of US 64 from WalnutCreek Road to NC 106 in Highlands hasbeen awarded to APAC-Harrison (thesame company that has the Post Officejob). This contract also includes the pav-ing of Horse Cove Road south of High-lands. The contract time runs from June4-October 19.

“However, the time period for clos-ing of US 64 through the Cullusaja Gorgeis from June 4-August 3. This timeframewas chosen due to the fact a school bustravels this route when school is in ses-sion.

“We do not expect that the closingwill last for the entire two-month timeperiod. Most likely, the road will be closed

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for 3-5 days to pave this 1.1 mile section.“Prior to the closing, Wesley Grind-

staff, district engineer, will be notifying themedia, Macon County, Town of Highlands,and Emergency Management of the exactdate the closing will start.

“I apologize for not notifying the com-missioners of this project.”

Kieltyka said he hopes every effort willbe made to minimize the detour by way ofBuck Creek as it will make access to thewaterfalls, Cliffside and Van Hook Gladevery inconvenient at best.

“As it is many visitors don’t come toHighlands whenever Dry Falls is closed.”

Dry Falls has been closed for repairssince April of this year and it set to reopenin September. The project will stabilize thetrail, reconstruct and replace the entirewalking path, remove tripping hazardsand protect water quality through drain-age control measures.

Meanwhile, Jerry Moore, owner ofKilwin’s Chocolates and Ice Cream inHighlands has written Senator Jim Davisexpressing his concerns and is urging oth-ers to do the same because any disruptionon US 64 west affects business in High-lands.

“As a small business owner in High-lands, NC, I was disappointed and ex-

tremely concerned to hear the plans to closethe Gorge Road (Hwy. 64/28) from BuckCreek Road to beyond Gold Mine Road fromJune through August. As you are aware, High-lands depends heavily on the tourist sea-son that runs from Memorial Day (May 28)through the end of August.

“During this time period, my businessearns approximately 50% of all its revenuefor the year. The closing of this major ar-tery from Franklin to Highlands will sub-stantially impede or eliminate those trav-elers coming from towns west of Highlands.This move will also hurt businesses in theFranklin area due to travelers going to Clay-ton, GA via 106/246 in lieu of driving out oftown to Buck Creek Road and then to Fran-klin.

“I respectfully urge your office to con-tact the Department of Transportation andask it to reconsider these closing dates fortheir upcoming project. If the road is al-lowed to close as planned, I have no doubtthat Highlands and Franklin businesses willbe negatively impacted by this action.”

GA Hwy 246/BridgeHappily, repairing the bridge over the

Little Tennessee River on GA Highway 246near the intersection of Hwy 441 in Dillard

•See ROADS page 19

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PULL OUTSundays: Worship – 11

HIGHLANDS CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCHHIGHLANDS CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCHHIGHLANDS CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCHHIGHLANDS CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCHHIGHLANDS CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCHPastor Dan Robinson

670 N. Fourth Street (next to the Highlands Civic Center)Sunday: School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:45 a.m., Evening

Worship, 6:30 p.m.Wednesday: Prayer Service, 6:30 p.m.

HIGHLANDS UNITED METHODIST CHURCHHIGHLANDS UNITED METHODIST CHURCHHIGHLANDS UNITED METHODIST CHURCHHIGHLANDS UNITED METHODIST CHURCHHIGHLANDS UNITED METHODIST CHURCHPastor Paul Christy 526-3376

Sun: School 9:45a.; Worship 8:30 & 10:50.; Youth Group 5:30 p.Wed: Supper; 6; 7:15 – children, youth, & adults studies; 6:15 –

Adult choir (nursery provided for Wed. p.m. activities)Thurs:12:30 – Women’s Bible Study (nursery)

HOLHOLHOLHOLHOLY FAMILY FAMILY FAMILY FAMILY FAMILY LUTHERAN CHURCH – ELCAY LUTHERAN CHURCH – ELCAY LUTHERAN CHURCH – ELCAY LUTHERAN CHURCH – ELCAY LUTHERAN CHURCH – ELCAChaplain Margaret Howell

2152 Dillard Road – 526-9741Sundays: Sunday School and Adult discussion group 9:30 a.m.;

Worship/Communion – 10:30HEALING SERVICE on the 5th Sunday of the month.LITTLE CHURCH IN THE WILDWOODLITTLE CHURCH IN THE WILDWOODLITTLE CHURCH IN THE WILDWOODLITTLE CHURCH IN THE WILDWOODLITTLE CHURCH IN THE WILDWOOD

In HorsecoveSunday 7-8 p.m. Hymn-singCall Kay Ward at 743-5009

MACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCHMACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCHMACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCHMACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCHMACEDONIA BAPTIST CHURCH8 miles south of Highlands on N.C. 28 S in Satolah

Pastor Roy Lowe, (828) 526-8425Sundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11

Choir – 6 p.m.Wed: Bible Study and Youth Mtg. – 7 p.m.

MOUNTMOUNTMOUNTMOUNTMOUNTAIN SYNAGOGUEAIN SYNAGOGUEAIN SYNAGOGUEAIN SYNAGOGUEAIN SYNAGOGUESt. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church, Franklin

828-369-9270 or 828-293-5197MOUNTMOUNTMOUNTMOUNTMOUNTAIN BIBLE CHURCHAIN BIBLE CHURCHAIN BIBLE CHURCHAIN BIBLE CHURCHAIN BIBLE CHURCHPastor: Clayton Lopez • 828-743-9704

Independent Bible ChurchSundays:10:30 a.m. at Big Ridge Baptist Church, 4224 Big Ridge

Road (4.5 miles from NC 107)Weds: Bible Study 6:30 p.m.; Youth Group 6 p.m.

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Rev. Dean Cesa, pastor – Parish office: 526-2418Mass: – Sun: 11 a.m.; Thurs & Fri.: 9 a.

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Sundays: School –10 a.m.; Worship –11 a.m. & 7Wednesdays: Prayer Mtg. – 7 p.m.

SCALSCALSCALSCALSCALY MOUNTY MOUNTY MOUNTY MOUNTY MOUNTAIN CHURCH OF GODAIN CHURCH OF GODAIN CHURCH OF GODAIN CHURCH OF GODAIN CHURCH OF GOD290 Buck Knob Road; Pastor Alfred Sizemore • 526-3212

Sundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 10:45 a.m.; Worship – 6p.m.

Wed: Adult Bible Study & Youth – 7 p.m.SHORTOFF BAPTIST CHURCHSHORTOFF BAPTIST CHURCHSHORTOFF BAPTIST CHURCHSHORTOFF BAPTIST CHURCHSHORTOFF BAPTIST CHURCH

Pastor Rev. Andy Cloer.Sundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11Wednesdays: Prayer & Bible Study – 7

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Sunday Worship - 11 a.m.Child Care - 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Religious Education - 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.Youth 8th - 12th grades meet the 2nd Sundays 5 - 7:30 p.m

WHITESIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHWHITESIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHWHITESIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHWHITESIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHWHITESIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHCashiers, Rev. Sam Forrester, 743-2122Sundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11

BLUE VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCHBLUE VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCHBLUE VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCHBLUE VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCHBLUE VALLEY BAPTIST CHURCHRev. Oliver Rice, Pastor (706) 782-3965Sundays: School – 10 a.m., Worship – 11

Sunday night services every 2nd & 4th Sunday at 7Wednesdays: Mid-week prayer meeting – 7 p.m.

BUCK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHBUCK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHBUCK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHBUCK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHBUCK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHSundays: School – 10 a.m.; Worship – 11

CHAPEL OF SKY VALLEYCHAPEL OF SKY VALLEYCHAPEL OF SKY VALLEYCHAPEL OF SKY VALLEYCHAPEL OF SKY VALLEYSky Valley, GA

Church: 706-746-2999Sundays: 10 a.m. – Worship

Holy Communion 1st Sunday of the monthWednesdays: 9 a.m. Healing and Prayer w/Holy Communion

CHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCHCHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCHCHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCHCHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCHCHRIST ANGLICAN CHURCHRector: Jim Murphy, 252-671-4011

Worshipping at the facilities of Whiteside Presbyterian Church,Cashiers

Sun.: Holy Communion - 9 a.m.; Adult Forum - 10:45 at Buck’sCoffee Cafe, Cashiers

Mon.: Bible Study & Supper at homes - 6 p.m.Wed.: Men’s Bible Study -8:30 a.m., First Baptist Church

Thurs.: Women’s Prayer Group - 10 a.m., Whiteside PresbyterianChurch; Healing Service at noon

CLEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHCLEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHCLEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHCLEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHCLEAR CREEK BAPTIST CHURCHPastor Jim Kinard

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COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCHCOMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCHCOMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCHCOMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCHCOMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCHwww.cbchighlands.com • 526-46853645 Cashiers Rd, Highlands, NC

Senior Pastor Gary HewinsSun.: 9:30 am: Adult Sunday School

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526-2968 • Reverend Bruce WalkerSunday: Education for children & adults and choir rehearsal

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Monday: 4 p.m. Women’s Cursillo GroupTuesday: 8 a.m. Men’s Cursillo Group; Bible Study 10:30 a.m.

Reverend Howard L’EnfantThursday: 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist (Chapel)

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCHFIRST BAPTIST CHURCHFIRST BAPTIST CHURCHFIRST BAPTIST CHURCHFIRST BAPTIST CHURCHDr. Charles Harris, Pastor • 526--4153

Sun.: Worship 10:45 a.m.; School – 9:30 a.m.Wed.: Men’s Bible Study 8:30 a.m., Prayer Meeting – 6:15 p.m.,

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Dr. Lee Bowman, PastorDr. Don Mullen, Parish Associate 526-3175

Sun.: Worship – 11 a.m.; Sun. 8:30a communion service June-Labor Day; School – 9:30

Mondays: 8 a.m. – Men’s Prayer Group & BreakfastWednesdays – Choir – 7

GOLDMINE BAPTIST CHURCHGOLDMINE BAPTIST CHURCHGOLDMINE BAPTIST CHURCHGOLDMINE BAPTIST CHURCHGOLDMINE BAPTIST CHURCH(Off Franklin/Highlands Rd)

Rev. Carson GibsonSunday School – 10 am, Worship Service – 11 am

Bible Study – 6 pmHIGHLANDS ASSEMBLHIGHLANDS ASSEMBLHIGHLANDS ASSEMBLHIGHLANDS ASSEMBLHIGHLANDS ASSEMBLY OF GODY OF GODY OF GODY OF GODY OF GOD

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Frye said, “For this budget year, the recommenda-tion is to cap costs at the FY 2012-13 level andthen have the insurance committee look at what ouroptions are in time for next year’s budget.”

As presented, the overall FY 2012-13 Budget has rev-enues and expenditures totaling $13,019,315.

The budget is balanced across all funds and includesa $155,168 General Fund Balance Appropriation.

The General Fund Balance Appropriations are beingused as follows; $74,138.00 to balance the General FundBudget while the remaining $80,930 was transferred toRecreation Special Revenue Fund which is the only de-partment that isn’t self-sustaining.

All other funds are self-supporting and require nofund transfers to enable them to operate.

Insurance costs are projected to increase by 3% butthe Town will continue to pay 100% of employee depen-dent benefits. The FY 2012-13 Budget also includes a 3%Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for all full time em-ployees.

There is $15,000 allocated for non-profit fundingwhich is currently allocated to fund the requests fromthe Highlands Community Child Development Center,the Emergency Council, and the Peggy Crosby Center;each would be funded at $5,000.

There are a number of Capital Projects slated for2012-’13 – a total of $1,024,000.

• In Water Distribution: a Filter Media Rehab/Re-placement for $460,000; in the Street Department/StreetPaving, for OEI $66,000; on Little Bear Pen Road $76,000;on Wahoo Road $28,000, on Mt. Lori Road $69,000; forChowan repairs $25,000. The total is $264,000.

• In the Sanitation Department: Replacement of aGarbage Truck for $120,000.

• In the Electrical Department: 4x4 Service BucketTruck for $115,000;

• In the MIS/GIS Department: Fiber Optic to Waterand Sewer Plants for $35,000; Reconfigure Services forReliability/Virtualization for $12,000; ReplacementEquipment – 2 Servers for $12,000; NAS for $6,000 whichis a total of $65,000 for that department.

As requested at the May 13 Town Board meeting, theSmall Town Main Street Program submitted a proposedbudget for fabrication and installation of wayfinding signsfor Highlands.

The proposed budget includes four gateway signs in-stalled for a total of between $10,800-$12,800; 10 vehicu-lar directional signs installed for a total of between$18,000 to $25,000; 5 parking directional signs or a totalof between $4,500-$7,000 which brings it to a total of 25signs for between $33,300 and $44,800

Ran Shaffner, with the Design/Wayfinding commit-tee, said these are very rough estimates based on types ofwayfinding signs that Frazier Associates will proposewhen they survey the town beginning May 31.

– Kim Lewicki

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... ROAD continued from page 17finished a month early. Motorists travel-ing to and from Highlands and Dillard viaGA Hwy 246 and NC 106 will no longerhave to take the 3-mile scenic routearound construction.

Chowan RoadThe town was hoping it would cost

no more than $300,000 to stabilize Chow-an Road – a portion of which has beenclosed for several months – but with esti-mates topping $500,000 the town is re-thinking its options.

Core samples taken about six weeksago reveal about 15-20 feet of sandy soilwhich isn’t conducive to an economicalstabilization scenario which has made theestimate soar.

Town Engineer Lamar Nix is lookingat less expensive stabilization scenarios sothe unstable portion of the road will re-main closed.

“We haven’t been able to come upwith a proposal in time for the 2012-’13budget. We need something that makesgood economic sense,” he said.

Currently, Town Manager Bob Fryehas included $25,000 for Chowan repairin Capital Projects outlay for FY 2012-13.Nix said the funds will be used to re-seedand stabilize the bank which is fallen away.

Spring StreetAt the May 3 Town Board meeting, the

board unanimously approved makingSpring Street a one-way street east betweenS. 4th and Fifth streets. Now both ChurchStreet – the portion that parallels Springbetween 4th & 5th – are both one-waystreets going east.

During the May 17 Town Board meet-ing public comment period, Mary Bynum,owner of McCulley’s discussed concernsabout traffic flow.

When she asked why this was donecommissioners said it was because thehump on Spring Street makes it hard fordrivers to see what’s coming, which is asafety issue.

About six years ago, Old Edwards Inn(OEI) offered to fund the reengineering ofthe intersection where South, Satulah andS. 4th streets converge, if NC DOT – usingthe town as the lead agency – reimbursedOEI. That seemed to be “a go” but some-where along the line the project and fund-ing options disappeared.

Then a few years ago, during the park-ing/travel pattern study the prospect of around-about at the South, Satulah, S. 4thstreets intersection was discussed to elimi-nate the snarl and safety issues. But in the

end, it was determined that the area wastoo small to incorporate a round-about.

Now merchants on S. 4th worry thattraffic is being directed away from the areasince there are two, one-way streets goingeast.

Commissioner John Dotson agreedthat signage was needed to re-direct peopleback to S. 4th via South Street. “I’ve seenpeople turn right at Fifth and go all the wayto the school not realizing they are leavingthe area entirely.”

Bynum came armed with several let-ters from concerned merchants and citi-zens who want Spring Street to be two-wayas before.

Bynum said it would be a different sto-ry if the round-about had been incorporat-ed into the plan because people would havehad a way to turn around without leavingthe area.

Commissioners asked that the lettersbe submitted for review at the June 3 TownBoard meeting.

Church StreetThe portion of Church Street Alley

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YEAR-ROUND HOME IN HIGHLANDS.With garage, if possible. $500-$800 per month.Call 770=949-8632. (St. 5/31)

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3 BED, 2 BATH – No pets, no smoking. Se-curity deposit and first month’s rent. $1,000. Moun-tain Shadows, Highlands. Call 586-3937. (St. 5/31)

3 BED/3 1/2 BATH HOUSE ON CASH-IERS ROAD – Available June 1. No pets. Nicelyappointed. Call 352-390-8885.

4-HORSE STALL BARN ON 4.6 ACRESFOR LEASE. Arena, horse fencing, hay loft and 5minutes to National Forest trails. $700/month. 828-713-6101. (st. May 17)

FURNISHED SMALL COTTAGE ONCHESTNUT STREET FOR RENT – availableMay and June (not July) then August on.No petsor smokers. Suitable for single or adult couple.$500 plus utilities, or $250 per week. 828-526-

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UNIQUE LARGE, UPSTAIRS MAIN ST APTwith open porch area. 2/2 with den and open livingarea. Washer/dryer, unfurnished but could be par-tially furnished. Call 526-4044 or 200-0036. (st. 4/19)

2BR/2BA FURNISHED CONDO IN TOWN.$800 per month. Call 828-342-4277 (st. 3/22)

VACATION RENTAL

JUST RIGHT FOR TWO – Extra nice, veryprivate, upstairs garage apt. nestled in the woods,built in 2008 and seldom used. Full kitchen, newking bed (Westin Hotel Heavenly Bed), light, airyand nicely appointed. Located in Falling Waters, awell-groomed community just 2.6 miles from MainStreet, Highlands.Rates from $195 per night andfrom $1,050 per week. Call 828-526-9622.

INCREDIBLE MOUNTAIN VIEWS. 3 bed/2Ba house with large screened porch and fireplace.Total electric utilities, W/D, dishwasher, cable TV. Allutilities included. Available Aug, Sept, Oct. $1,500per week. Call Ann at 828-200-4266 or [email protected]. (9/6)

VACATION RENTAL: Architect’s private homewith stunning features. Three bedrooms, plus den,three full baths, and an open living area, two stonefireplaces and two decks overlooking stream andprivate stocked trout pond. Full Privacy. Designerfurnished. Walking distance to town. Rate depen-dant on term. Non smokers only. Deposit required.Weekly, monthly or yearly rental. Call 770-639-2682.(5/31)

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

GLENVILLE – acre, power, septic, water,house site, driveway, mountain view, telephone,$24,000. 743-6216 (5/31).

LOT FOR SALE, NICE NEIGHBORHOOD– 1.45 acres, heavily wooded w/stream, 4-BR septicpermit, Mirrormont area, walk to town, $169,900,770-861-4249. (7/19)

SEE FALLING WATERS – 52-acrecommunity just 2.5 miles from Main Street. Secludedbut not remote, no road noise, no thru traffic. Peaceful,quiet and private. Offered in parcels of .75 acres to10+ acres. Carve out your creekfront, waterfall viewor multi-use estate. Owner financing. 828-508-9952.From Main St. take Hwy 106 1.8 miles just past GlenFalls sign, turn right on Mr. Laurel Dr., 3-tenths mileturn left on Moonlight. Entrance on right. (st. 5/3)

2/2 SINGLE-WIDE WITH GREAT VIEWAND PRIVACY, backs to national forest and move-in ready. $89,000. 526.1971 or 482.2050.

PETS FOR SALE

NEUTERED, HYPO-ALLERGENIC,LABRADOODLE. 3 yrs old, cream & apricot.

Poodle coat that needs grooming. Well-trained. Greatdisposition. Has allergies but are manageable. Haspapers. $599 OBO. Call 828-349-8906. (st. 5/24)

ITEMS FOR SALE

CUSTOM MADE KING SIZED HICKORYLOG BED W/ NIGHTSTAND $1,500. ChippendaleDining Room Table w/8 Chairs $3,000. Solid CherryTV Armoire $1,000. Unique Sassafras Loveseat/Bench $400. Log Swing Set & 2 Matching RockingChairs $400. Oak Rolltop Desk $600. Antique StyleCurved Glass Oak China Cabinet $600. CarvedSide Table with Matching Mirror $500. Woman’sSnow Skis, w/boots, bindings, poles $400. (Neverused). Whirlpool Washer/Dryer $400. 828-200-9176

ANTIQUE CAST IRON DOUBLE SINKWITH BACKSPLASH AND DRAINBORADS.$1,600; Refrig & freezer 7 cu. ft. $120; Refrig 1.5 cuft. $65. Call (828) 787-1860. (5/31)

HATE TO MOVE SALE – Saturday, June 2,9a-5p at New Leaf Interiors at 535 N. 4th St. BeautifulMountain furniture, rare oak furniture, HarleyDavidson prints (1988s). Too much to list. Must see!(f/31)

VEHICLES FOR SALE

2 MOTOR SCOOTERS – low mileage. 1984Honda Aero, 125 cc, $750 OBO. 1987 HondaElite, 150 cc, $875 OBO. 828-482-1239. (st. 5/31)

2004, CHRYSLER SEBRING TOURINGCONVERTIBLE – V6, automatic. 54,000 miles.New tires, excellent shape. Needs nothing. $7,995.828-369-3777. (5/31)

SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL COMMERCIAL ANDRESIDENTIAL CLEANING by Rondel ContractServices. Call today for all your cleaning needs.828-342-4546. Ask for Paul. (st. 5/17)

HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS HANDYMAN –Repairs, remodeling, painting, pressure washing,minor plumbing and electric, decks and additions.Free Estimates. Insured. Call 421-4667. (7/19)

AVON - for catalogs & orders, call local salesrepresentative Amy Jenkins Ramey 342-2279.

ACUPUNCTURE & HEALING ARTS —Herbs, bodywork, women’s health, healthy weight,all ailments, wellness. 828-526-0743. (7/19)

HIGHLANDS CLEANING SERVICES –house, office, auto. Expert floor restorer,minorrepairs. For estimates call 828.526.1971.

CRAWLSPACE MOISTURE PROB-LEMS? Musty smell in your home? Call 828-787-1673. (St. 4/28)

J&J LAWN AND LANDSCAPING SER-VICES – Complete Landscaping Company, De-sign, Installation and Maintenance. Also featuringPlants, Trees, Hardscapes, Water Features, Rock-work, Fencing, Drainage, Erosion Control andRR-Tie work. 20 years serving Highlands area.828-526-2251.

Around noon, Saturday, May 26, fire and rescue crews from Cashiers, Highlands,Toxaway and others rescued a woman rock climber who fell 16 feet from a cliff onWhiteside Mountain.

It took 4 ½ hours and scores of rescuers to retrieve and carry her down to the parkinglot.

She was transported to Highlands-Cashiers Hospital where surgery was done ontwo broken ankles.

She was visiting Highlands and returned home via private vehicle.Her companion called 9-1-1 from the mountain. Glenville-Cashiers Rescue re-

ceived the call and other departments responded as mutual aid.Eight members responded from Highlands Fire & Rescue and numerous others

from other departments in Jackson County.“It took that many people to switch off carrying her out,” said Glenville-Cashiers

Rescue Supervisor Brenda Stewart. “It was quite a hike and a long distance.”

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