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Waynesville Ingles poised for $7.5 million addition Page 4 Franklin merchants fill in for Folk Festival Page 8

CONTENTS On the Cover: Folkmoot USA kicks off July 16, and the first group to arrive this year were the Colombians (cover photo). This year's festival is the 32nd, with eight groups of performers and 10 days of events throughout Western North Carolina. New Executive Director Angie Schwab reflects on her first few months at the helm, and looks forward to helping turn the Folkmoot board's vision into reality. (See special section inside)

News Waynesville Ingles poised for $7.5 million addition ..........................................4 Waynesville repairs giant sinkhole off Russ Avenue ........................................5 Wading into the Waynesville dumpster war ........................................................6 Road closure coming for Howell Mill Road ........................................................7 Franklin merchants fill in for Folk Festival ............................................................8 Cattle facility to find new location ........................................................................9 Sylva hospital to get new emergency department ..........................................12 Program addresses primary doctor shortage in WNC ..................................13 Candidates sign up to run for city elections ....................................................14 Sylva merchants against two-way traffic ..........................................................16 Bryson City paving priorities questioned ..........................................................17

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‘Ingles on the Hill’ poised for $7.5 million construction project

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Ingles is expected to begin work on the expansion to its Waynesville store (see rendering above) within the next year.

BY B ECKY JOHNSON STAFF WRITER major expansion and renovation of the Ingles grocery store on Russ Avenue in Waynesville is finally imminent.

Ingles estimated the total project will cost $7.5 million — including a new grocery store, new gas station, parking lot makeover and new strip of retail store fronts — according to its town building permit.

Ingles first began talking about plans to redo its store on Russ Avenue in Waynesville five years ago. It has revised its plans on file with the town development office three times since then, shuffling around the pieces of

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what would go where on the overall site and how big the store itself would be.

It has now settled on a final version and secured its building permit. The permit is good for only a year. Given the steep cost of the permit — it was $25,000, based on the size and scope of the project — it’s safe to assume Ingles will break ground within that year’s window.

Jason Rogers, the town’s building inspector, took time this week to give an armchair tour of Ingles’ blueprints, pointing out key features of the plans.

The plan is packed with aesthetic perks.

The building façade will sport stacked stone

along the bottom, cornices along the top and brick column accents.

“It will be a beautiful building. They filled this thing with windows,” Rogers said. “The even nicer part of it is the parking lot improvements.”

The sprawling treeless asphalt will get a design makeover with dozens of trees and other plantings, along with interior pedestrian crosswalks and walkways — per requirements of the town’s land-use plan.

Even the gas station will be attractive, as far as gas stations go. It will feature a decorative façade with brick bases and columns around the pumps themselves.

Not waffle fries, just a sinkhole Towering mound of dirt go back in once construction finished

BY B ECKY JOHNSON STAFF WRITER ork continues on repairs to a massive sinkhole that collapsed suddenly near Ingles grocery store in Waynesville several weeks ago.

Despite thousands of cars per day traveling the main commercial drag of Russ Avenue, the gaping cave-in on a lower corner of the Ingles property went largely unnoticed at first. Instead, it was the big yellow bulldozers running around on the surface that hogged all the attention as they 4 mounded up an ever-taller pile of dirt.

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The dirt is simply being staged, waiting to go back in the ground once the culprit behind the cave-in is fixed. But passersby were quick to postulate that the earth moving was the beginning construction of a much-anticipated Chick-Fil-A coming to the vacant lot. Alas, the real story starts with an old, rusted culvert.

A giant five-foot pipe had ferried a stream underground for decades, but it corroded over the years, letting the stream seep out, eating away at the soil and creating a cavity that would eventually collapse.

“The water itself hollowed out a big enough cavern that gravity took over,” explained Ed Williams, a water quality specialist with the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources out of Asheville.

The collapse was triggered by a heavy rain the same day

The Waynesville Ingles is akin to a town commons where strolling the aisles can feel more like a meet-and-greet social hour than a grocery run. Construction will undoubtedly put a crimp in shoppers’ style — particularly those that have the store layout memorized — but a two-phase building strategy should minimize disruptions, Rogers said.

First, the old Goody’s storefront to the right of the existing Ingles will be demolished and rebuilt. The grocery store will move into the new space while the old store is demolished and rebuilt. The two sides will then be joined.

The new store will be a third larger, going from 60,000 to 90,000 square feet, Rogers said. In addition to more grocery space overall, it will have a pharmacy, a walk-in beer cooler and a health products section. The variety of niche foods will increase with the extra space, such as a lobster tank and specialty frozen food lines.

The biggest addition will be the prepared foods arena. Along with a larger deli, bakery, hot bar and salad bar, there will be ample café seating, according to blueprints on file with the town development office.

The grocery store will be centered in the large building strip, rather than offset to the left as it is now. There will a handful of smaller retail storefronts to either side of the main grocery store that will be leased out.

In addition to an all-new grocery store, plans call for an eight-pump gas station along the left side of the entrance road.

The larger site plan also calls for a ChickFil-A fronting Russ Avenue across from McDonald’s and a stand-alone, yet-to-benamed restaurant on the far side of the parking lot looking back toward downtown.

While they are shown on the overall site plan, neither of those were included in the recent building permit. The restaurant and Chick-Fil-A would submit their own building design plans to the town independently at some point.

The plan also calls for a second entrance road off Russ Avenue with a stoplight, which Rogers said would help relieve the bottleneck at the lone Ingles’ intersection now. The second entrance road will go along the left side of the new Chick-Fil-A, then turn and go between Home Trust Bank and the new gas station before joining the primary entrance road.

(May 28), but the tipping point had been months or even years in the making.

“The steel starts to rust a little more and the hole gets bigger and it starts to wash away the soil even more. And then you create a big void. Eventually that water is flushing the soil away as fast as it can fall in,” explained David Brown with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Asheville.

Once it started to go, it went, leaving a gaping hole about 20 feet deep, 20 feet across and 40 feet wide.

“It was a huge hole,” Williams said.

All that dirt was sucked down into the culvert, sending a mud slurry whooshing downstream. It blasted out the mouth of the culvert, coating a half-mile of the creek downstream with mud.

UNLUCKY TIMING Ingles was on the verge of replacing the old culvert with a new one. A few weeks before the

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This towering pile of dirt (below) was excavated from around a massive sinkhole in Waynesville (above), caused by an underground stream flowing through a corroded culvert. It will go back in the ground once the culvert is fixed. Becky Johnson photo

Ingles faced a costly and a multi-pronged cleanup and stabilization following the cavein, but has been commended for its response.

“They mobilized pretty quickly,” Williams said.

Workers couldn’t get near the sinkhole at first because it was still unstable, with the

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walls continuing to crumble in.

The first job was to reroute the creek still flowing through the bottom of the sinkhole, using giant pumps and temporary piping.

“You can’t have water going through there while you are trying to repair it or it will just keep making the sinkhole bigger,” Williams said.

Then, the major job of digging out the area around the sinkhole began — and that’s what the towering pile of dirt visible from Russ Avenue is all about. Once a new culvert is put in, that dirt will go back in the hole.

The rest of the culvert will be replaced as well — including a section going under the entrance road to Ingles.

Meanwhile, crews had to clean up all the mud that blew out downstream.

Crews used sediment vacuums to suck out mud coating the stream, but much of the work had to be done by hand with buckets and shovels, Williams said. Sediment traps were put in to catch any mud that was still lining the culvert and could keep washing through. The stream eventually flows into Richland Creek, but the mud stopped just before it got there.

“Richland Creek fared well,” Williams said.

Ingles plans to build a gas station in the spot where the sinkhole happened. The gas station is part of a major makeover in store for the entire Ingles site. (see related article, page 4.)

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cave-in, Ingles had applied for state and federal permits to replace the underground pipe that carried the stream.

“We were within a week of issuing a permit to replace it,” Brown said.

Signs of trouble had surfaced over the winter. Shifting soil prompted Ingles to hire an engineer, who concluded the underground culvert was failing. Ingles had just developed a plan to replace it, “And then this happened,” Williams said.

It was once common to route streams through giant underground culverts, allowing for development on top of where they once flowed.

“There are piped streams all over the place. They used to go in more readily and now they are much more scrutinized,” Williams said, citing the environmental impacts of confining streams to underground pipes.

And there’s a delayed side effect: the galvanized metal used for the culverts eventually corrodes.

“They seem to deteriorate after about 30 years,” Williams said.

There have been at least three similar sinkhole mishaps tied to underground stream culverts in the region over the past five years — in Asheville, Brevard and Black Mountain. The underground culverts can be a ticking time bomb but are often forgotten about.

Usually, no one around today remembers exactly when they were put in. With the Ingles sink hole, Williams looked at old aerial photos of the site until he found one old enough that it showed the original stream.

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Waynesville wades into dumpster war THE TIPPING POINT The dumpster game is all about critical mass. Dumpster haulers need enough customers on a route to cover the cost of the truck, the gas, the driver — and the per-ton cost of dumping their loads in a landfill at the end of the day.

Customers with lighter trash — those that fill dumpsters with bubble-wrap packaging versus half-full iced-tea cups — are more profitable than heavy ones. But Republic has

“I have to admit, that was too much. We failed on that one. We’ve got new dumpsters and we got the trucks, but they aren’t being used. I feel like we need to go back down and be competitive.”

— Gary Caldwell, Waynesville alderman

New Republic, a major player in the cut-throat dumpster business, picks up a load from a customer in Waynesville.

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BY B ECKY JOHNSON STAFF WRITER A dumpster war in Waynesville is heating up, and the town is firing back.

Undercut by competition from the private sector, Waynesville has lost a third of its dumpster customers over the past two years.

Now, the town is retaliating by slashing its own rates by 25 percent in hopes of winning those customers back.

Competition in the dumpster business isn’t new. Take a gander at company logos on dumpsters around town and there’s nearly half a dozen players in the field, companies like Waste Pro, Consolidated Services and others.

But most of the town’s customers have been lost to one in particular: Republic Services, which Waynesville Public Services Director David Foster calls the “giant behemoth.”

Republic aggressively ramped up in the local scene a couple of years ago with rockbottom introductory rates.

“They had to get a toehold, and that’s the way they pilfered our customers,” Foster said.

The town has lost almost 50 dumpster customers over the past three years — a third of its total customer base. Now, the town is barely breaking even on its dumpster service.

“If the erosion of customers continued, it was on pace to be losing money in two more years. We couldn’t be self-sustaining anymore,” Foster said.

The town can’t afford to operate a dumpster service at a loss, but Foster doesn’t want to simply walk away from the dumpster business either.

The town is an equalizing force in the dumpster arena. Without the town, small companies would be hostage to the whims of the waste business, Foster said.

“Us being in the business absolutely stabilizes the market,” Foster said. “It is keeping the other dumpster service providers honest.”

He worries with the competition squeezed out, customers would have nowhere to turn and could be gouged.

Dumpster companies are also known to create cartels, he said, divvying up territory and pledging not to compete with each other to keep rates artificially high.

“They have the ability to make deals with each other, ‘Like I get this route, you get that route,’” Foster said.

Smaller, locally owned stores would be particularly vulnerable, Foster said.

Corporate chains have bargaining power of volume. Burger King and McDonald’s negotiate dumpster contracts for all the stores in a large region. The “mom-and-pops” couldn’t get those same deals, Foster said.

“The only reason government exists is to bring parity in services that aren’t available otherwise,” Foster said. “That was my biggest reason for why we need to stay in the game.”

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cent in 2012.

Soon after, competition companies swept in with better pricing of their own — and town customers jumped ship in droves.

The town’s rate hike was well-intentioned.

The town had bought two new commercial trash trucks for $375,000.

The rate hike was supposed to offset the cost of the new trucks, plus a fleet of new dumpster boxes. But it was counterproductive, Foster said.

Instead of bringing in more with higher rates, the town lost customers and brought in even less.

“I have to admit, that was too much,” said Waynesville Alderman Gary Caldwell during a discussion of the dumpster issue at a town meeting. “We failed on that one. We’ve got new dumpsters and we got the trucks, but they aren’t being used. I feel like we need to go back down and be competitive.”

The town board had been watching the

been “cherry picking” customers with lighter trash, Foster said, leaving the heavier customers for the town.

Private companies have the flexibility to give bargains to customers with lighter trash.

“They can cut deals like that all day, but we can’t and shouldn’t,” Foster said. As a public entity, Waynesville legally has to have a standard fee for all.

Foster said the rates Republic offers can fluctuate by up to 60 percent, offering unnaturally low rates to customers with lighter trash to top off their trucks.

A PERFECT STORM Waynesville is partly to blame for its dumpster dilemma.

The town hiked dumpster fees by 35 per-

dumpster business shrink and wondering what to do about it since early last year. Foster inherited the conundrum when he came on board as public services director. The town board asked him to figure out a solution, which prompted a new pricing scheme aimed at wooing customers back.

“I ran the conceivable scenarios and did a profit analysis and said, ‘How much money do we want to make off these?’” Foster said. “It is not supposed to be a moneymaker. It is not a cash cow. We just want it to pay for itself.”

In the short run, lowering the rates will hurt the bottom line since the town’s remaining customers won’t be paying as much.

“We will take that initial hit, but if we gain back half of the customers we lost, we’ll be good,” Foster said.

The town had 148 customers in 2012. It

now has just over 100.

Foster hopes customers will see the valuej of the town’s customer service. If your dumpster fills up too quickly during a big tourist weekend, or a parked car is blocking the dumpster when the truck comes to empty it, the town can swing back by again — unlike dumpster companies with out-of-town headquarters that swing through on set days only.

“My guys drive by there three times a week anyway,” Foster said. “You just call us.”

Town Manager Marcy Onieal hopes it will work.

“If in a year this doesn’t get our customers back, then we’ve got another problem,” Onieal said.

Editor’s note: Republic Services was asked for comment for this story several times but declined.

Road closure coming for Howell Mill Road news

BY HOLLY KAYS STAFF WRITER owell Mill Road won’t be an option for those planning to drive the length of the Waynesville route for the rest of the summer.

On July 20, the section from Vance Street to Happy Hill Road will close completely for 45 days while a roundabout goes in at the intersection with Vance Street. That means that people using the Waynesville Recreation Center will have to get on Vance from the end that starts at Walnut Street. Those headed to the Evergreen Packaging Plant will have to get there via the Old Asheville Highway and Sonoco Plastics will be accessible only from Russ Avenue. People who live in the closed section will be able to get to their homes, but it will be closed to through traffic.

The road closure is just one stage of a multi-year, $11.6-million N.C. Department of Transportation project to improve Howell Mill Road.

“The overall goal of the project is to change the alignment of the existing Howell Mill Road,” said Nathan Tanner, assistant resident engineer and project manager. “The road will be shifting and widening in several locations in order to straighten the road out and take out some of those existing steep spiral curves.”

The contractor for the roundabout has 45 days to finish the project, after which the road section will reopen. One more road closure of

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The next step in an $11.6-million renovation of Howell Mill Road will trigger a 45-day road closure from Vance Street to Happy Hill Road. File photos similar length — though without the precise time limit of the roundabout project — will be necessary before the project is complete.

The roadwork for that closure includes a new bridge over Richland Creek where it crosses south of Evergreen. Crews are now pouring its deck, and once railings are installed the road will closed from Happy Hill Road to the Old Asheville Highway so crews can tie the road to the new bridge.

Originally, the completion date for all work save the landscaping was Oct. 15, 2016.

But “things are progressing nicely,” Tanner

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gym shoe. A human has to visually see that.”

And it is safer than exposing officers to possible explosives in a hand search.

“If a dog alerts on a locker, you move everybody back and call in a bomb squad and they go to work,” Hollingsed said.

Waynesville used to have a bomb dog, but it retired last year. And that’s when Murphy’s Law kicked in. Tuscola had three bomb threats in a six-month period.

Hollingsed and Christopher realized they needed a bomb dog once again.

“Unfortunately we have needed one a few times in this past year,” Christopher said.

Emergencies like school bomb threats aren’t the only time a bomb K9 would be pressed into service, however. A bomb dog can sweep the stadium of a home football game before crowds arrive — a precaution that simply wouldn’t be possible using manpower.

“Once we have a bomb dog, we could use it any time we have an event of magnitude with a large number of people,” Christopher said.

“We aren’t going to take safety for granted. If you can do a quick sweep, to us, it is

when it comes to children.” well worth it,” Hollingsed added.

In the absence of a bomb dog of their The dog will round out Waynesville’s own, law enforcement officers in Haywood existing K9 force of four drug dogs, which have had to turn to neighboring counties for can also track and capture suspects. While assistance. the dog will be on Waynesville’s payroll — In June, Hollingsed called on Asheville’s from dog food to training to a handler — it bomb dog to sweep the Haywood County will be an asset countywide. courthouse before a U.S. Congressional field Hollingsed asked other law enforcement hearing attended by Congressmen. agencies to pitch in and cover the upfront And also last month, Christopher twice cost to buy the dog — which will run around asked Macon to $9,000. bring its bomb dog So far, Clyde “The dog will detect [a over to sweep the kicked in $1,250, Canton $2,500 and bomb] no matter what, if it WCU Ramsey Center in advance of the Haywood County is hidden in a Coke bottle Tuscola and Pisgah $2,250. A grant of high school gradua$1,800 has come in or gym shoe. A human tion ceremonies. from the North But there are only Carolina Gold Wing has to visually see that.” three bomb dogs in a Club, leaving only — Bill Hollingsed, nine-county region $1,300 to go. Maggie Waynesville police chief now. While they’re Valley hasn’t definiwilling to help, it tively said whether or takes time to round one up, and is contingent how much it might contribute. on the dog and handler being available.

Canton Town Manager Seth Hendler“We are thankful to have that partnerVoss said the town sees the bomb dog as an ship,” Christopher said. “But we are always investment in public safety and emergency at the mercy of someone else’s schedule. response.

When we need this dog, normally, we need it “The recent bomb scare at Tuscola High immediately.”

School this spring gave our entire communiHaywood Commissioner Chairman Mark ty pause,” Hendler-Voss said, citing the four Swanger agreed. public schools in Canton’s town limits. “We “Having a local dog I think is a very good do not want to find ourselves unprepared to idea,” Swanger said. deal with threats expeditiously, especially 7

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BY B ECKY JOHNSON STAFF WRITER new K9 skilled in bomb and explosive detection will soon be joining the ranks of the Waynesville Police Department.

The need for a bomb-sniffing K9 became evident following a threat at Tuscola High School in April that forced a rapid evacuation of campus. Officers faced the daunting job of searching hundreds of lockers and book bags left behind in classrooms when students fled.

It would have taken all day and night if not for a team of bomb-sniffing K9s from the Asheville Police Department and Buncombe Sheriff ’s Office showing up to help.

In John Henry-esque fashion, the men were no match.

“A dog can do what it took 12 officers to do in about a third of the time,” Haywood Sheriff Greg Christopher said.

Dogs are also more reliable.

“A human may miss an explosives device, but an explosives detection dog isn’t going to miss it,” Waynesville Police Chief Bill Hollingsed said. “The dog will detect it no matter what, if it is hidden in a Coke bottle or

said, and it’s quite possible Howell Mill could be done a good bit before that. Currently,

they’re running about 30 percent ahead of schedule.

“If everything goes well and we don’t run into any unforeseen problems,” Tanner said, the project could be done as early as May 2016.

As to budget, he said, there have been a few design errors that required some additional expense, but things should come in pretty close to the original $11.6 million estimate.

“It’s kind of hard to say right now, but we should be pretty close to that,” he said.

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For merchants, by merchants Franklin businesses celebrate heritage without Folk Festival

BY J ESSI STONE N EWS E DITOR inda McKay, owner of N.C. Mountain Made in downtown Franklin, said her business couldn’t afford to lose another summer festival, so she took it upon herself to create a new one.

When she walked downtown and talked to other merchants, she was pleasantly surprised to find 25 other businesses that also wanted to participate. While the inaugural Appalachian Heritage Festival won’t be a huge production like the now-cancelled Franklin Folk Festival, McKay hopes it will increase traffic for downtown merchants.

“We’re trying to make lemonade with our lemons,” she said.

The Folk Heritage Association of Macon County announced in February that it would not be having the 12th annual Folk Festival in 2015 but would resume the festival in 2016. Same thing happened with the annual Airing of the Quilts event that happens in Franklin every Mother’s Day weekend.

“My store alone lost $2,000 over last year by not having the Airing of the Quilts, and economically we just can’t have that,” McKay said. “During the Taste of Scotland Festival we realized that not having the Folk Festival we usually look forward to is really going to affect us.”

Within a matter of three weeks, McKay and the other merchants have pulled together a first-time festival that will not only focus on Appalachian culture but will showcase the variety of shopping options in downtown Franklin. McKay said other festivals tend to bring in outside vendors that set up on Main Street.

These types of festivals attract tourists, but they don’t necessarily draw the tourists into the shops. Closing off Main Street for festivals also can present a problem for merchants. The Appalachian Heritage Festival will leave Main Street open while demonstrators and activities set up along the sidewalks.

“We have an interesting variety of stores, but we have to get people downtown to see them,” McKay said.

Kevin Klatt, owner of Ruby City Gems, is thrilled to finally feel included in a downtown Franklin festival. Because of where his shop is located on East Main Street, he said the cones used to block downtown often keep visitors from venturing down to his business during events.

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the merchants taking the initiative to put on their own event. “This is the way it’s supposed to be — other festivals were hurting some people. We certainly lost money.”

McKay said the festival will include 50 demonstrators including a basket maker, a canoe builder, potters, cornshuck doll makers, gem cutters, musicians and people displaying their classic cars and tractors. The festival also will include a checkers tournament, face painting and other crafts for children. Local restaurants will be serving traditional food, including beans and potatoes.

“We don’t have any funding from any-

and helping them hang banners to publicize the event.

Outdoor 76 plans to have a canoe builder demonstrating outside the business and a local 10-year-old who is a talented fly fisherman will be demonstrating how to tie a fly.

Rob Gasbarro, co-owner of Outdoor 76, said he was happy to be a part of the festival.

“We’re not having a Folk Festival this year, so it’s awesome to see merchants champion this whole thing — to say ‘we’re not going to let nothing happen because those people didn’t come through this year,’” he said.

Outdoor 76 has a different type of business than other merchants and not having a festival doesn’t impact its bottom line as much as it does for others. However, Gasbarro said, he and co-owner Cory McCall have made it a priority to be part of the community and do what is best for all the businesses in Franklin.

“We’ve always tried to do our best and have a stewardship mindset,” he said. “Our business is depending on the community’s

support of us and we want to support the community.”

Klatt said Ruby City Gems would have local gemstones and jewelry on display outside the store, take-home gem bags and buckets and demonstrations of gem stonecutting equipment. He hopes the merchants continue with the effort to hold special events like this even if the Folk Festival returns next year.

“There’s no reason why we can’t do it several times a year. We can do it during the three gem shows a year,” he said. “We need to do some advertising, put signs up and get people out of town coming through here.”

The Main Street Program, which decided to go into an “inactive” status earlier this year, had been a big help to the Folk Heritage Association of Macon County in the last several years as the Folk Festival became too large for volunteers to manage, according to Chairman Anne Hyder.

Specifically, a partnership between the town’s Main Street Program and the associa-

The annual Folk Festival has brought in a lot of visitors to Franklin over the years, but the Folk Heritage Association of Macon County decided not to put on the event this year. Franklin merchants have taken it upon themselves to put on their own festival — Appalachian Heritage Festival — this Saturday. File photo body — we’re just a small town coming together and deciding if we need to get something done, we’ve got to do it ourselves,” McKay said.

Franklin Town Manager Summer Woodard said it was great to see the merchants working together to increase traffic downtown. It’s also a good sign of better communication and cooperation between the town and the merchants.

“It’s a great idea especially with the Appalachian heritage theme,” she said. “It’s wonderful seeing them all work together.

Linda (McKay) has been great to work with and she’s gone above and beyond getting this together so quickly.”

The town isn’t providing any funding for the festival that just cropped up a few weeks ago, but Woodard said the town is helping facilitate it by letting the merchants use the gazebo and clock tower area downtown for demonstrators, letting them use the lower town hall parking lot for the classic car show

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tion made sure the Folk Festival had assistance with grant writing, bookkeeping, food and craft vendors, insurance and road closures.

When Main Street Program Coordinator Linda Schlott resigned, the town chose not to fill the position. Instead, the town committed to taking over four Main Street Program events — Fourth of July, Pumpkin Fest, Veterans Day and Winter Wonderland.

But without that support position in place to assist with the Folk Festival, the Folk Heritage Association board voted to not hold the event in 2015.

Hyder said the board is still considering offering the festival next year if it is done on a much smaller scale. In lieu of coordinating the Franklin Folk Festival this year, the Folk Heritage Association is working with some additional venues to offer some demonstrators, jammin’ groups and old car exhibits with the concert series at the Heritage Center at Cowee School this summer and fall.

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granting cycle rolls around in September, at the very latest, they’d have to have it pinned down, Sprague said.

They’re contemplating a piece of county property that’s near the Drexel site just above the railroad tracks and out of the floodplain.

It’s currently being used by a private farmer and is an oddly shaped piece of land that might be too small, but it’s in the right location to benefit the area Hawk hopes the facility would serve.

He’s also starting conversations with private landowners, seeing if any of them might be willing to allow the facility on their land.

If they can’t find a place in Jackson County, there’s a chance to funds could go to build one in Swain County, which also lacks this kind of resource for cattlemen. But Jackson County is the preference. It’s more central, and more cattle are raised there — 800 to 1,200 at any given time compared with 500 to 600 in Swain County.

“Really around the Whittier, Swain, Cherokee area is where it needs to be,” Hawk said, because Haywood and Macon County Proponents of building a cattle loading facility in Jackson County hope to wind up with a both have cattle facilities. structure like this facility in Whitley County, Kentucky. Donated photo But even once a site is chosen and the grant funds disbursed, the cattle facility’s “I do not support at all anything in Drexel future won’t be secure. The grant covers right now,” Commission Chairman Brian $22,500 for equipment purchases such as a McMahan said when the building assessment corral, a weighing scale and a hydraulic results came back in June. “There’s just too squeeze chute. But it would likely take anothmuch unknown and we’ve got some real seri- er $60,000 to or so to complete the project, ous decisions to make about the fate of that according to the grant application, though property.”

Sprague believes the additional work could

BY HOLLY KAYS So, Sprague and Rob Hawk, director of be done for as little as $30,000.

STAFF WRITER A combination of personal donations and anding the grant is turning out to be far Jackson and Swain Cooperative Extension, from the end of the road in an effort to along with the Jackson County Farmland further grant funding would hopefully bring bring a cattle loading facility to Jackson Protection Board and the Cattleman’s in the rest of the funds, Sprague said.

Association, would run the day-to-day of the “It’s a matter of the chicken and the egg, County.

This spring, the Southwestern N.C. cattle facility, and if completed, work with the what comes first,” he said. “We’ve got the equipment and then we can Resource Conservation and Development county to identify go out and get grants Council received $22,500 toward the project other potential locaThe money has to be for the building.” from the Tennessee Valley Authority Ag and tions. County comspent by June 2016, and The project could Forestry Fund, managed by WNC missioners thought be completed pieceCommunities. It’s a much-needed resource, they might have a winbecause the original meal. Much of the the council’s director Lynne Sprague said, ner when they voted that would help farmers combine their cattle to look into putting grant was written to build remaining cost would come from building the to get better prices and allow access to equip- the cattle facility on a a cattle facility at Drexel, structures — roof and ment that might be too expensive for a small 4.1-acre county property along U.S. 441 at shed — not covered by cattleman to purchase himself. the team will have to get the intersection with the equipment grant.

The problem, though, is where to put it.

When Sprague applied for the grant, he Calvary Church Road. approval to use the grant But the equipment Turns out, not so could be stored in thought that was an easy answer. He was then funds on a different site. something much less working with Gerald Green, county planner at much.

“At the back of the elaborate until money the time, on a plan to turn the empty 82,000square-foot Drexel factory in Whittier into the property is a stream called Savannah becomes available to build the whole structure.

It might be a long road, but both Sprague Smoky Mountain Agricultural Development Creek,” County Manager Chuck Wooten Station, a Mecca that would draw farmers told commissioners last week. “It has a 30- and Hawk are adamant about the benefit that from all around the western region to use foot buffer on each side because it does feed a functioning cattle loading facility could equipment, take classes and sell their wares. into a trout stream, and the rest of the site is offer area cattlemen. The facility would allow them to congregate their cattle, saving fuel The cattle loading facility would easily fit on on a floodplain.”

That excludes the kind of construction a and time, reducing cattle stress and weight the 21-acre property, and the facility had the cattle-loading facility would require, and the loss and allowing for better sale prices due to support of county commissioners.

But the building renovation, it turned out, clock is ticking if Jackson County is to benefit buyers being able to pick up cattle from multiple farmers at once. did not. When a building assessment revealed from the grant funds.

“It will take months to get it sited, to get “Cattle prices are extremely high, as high a $1.7 million price tag to get the Drexel building up to code, commissioners nixed the idea the plans and then get it built,” Hawk said. as they’ve ever been, and I’ve been encouraging people to get back in the beef business,” of renovating the building. The idea of build- “We just need a site as soon as possible.”

The money has to be spent by June 2016, said Jackson County Commissioner Boyce ing the cattle facility there died as well, because the property is in a floodplain. and because the original grant was written to Dietz, who owns just shy of 20 head of cattle.

Construction in a floodplain triggers a slew of build a cattle facility at Drexel in conjunction “But a lot of people don’t have the expertise additional regulations, and with the Drexel with a full-fledged agricultural center, the and knowledge of how to handle cattle.

“We need some kind of way to help peorenovation currently off the table, building team will have to get approval to use the grant funds on a different site. By the time the next ple do that.” the cattle facility there appears to be a no-go.

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A church security forum will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 18, at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 28 Mt Olive Rd, Waynesville.

The theme is “Protecting God’s Churches Against Violence.” With the recent killings at a Charleston church as well as the numerous church burnings throughout the South, Pastor Chaz Mosley wants all denominations to come together to discuss safety and protection.

Mayor Gavin Brown or a representative from his Waynesville office, a representative from the Waynesville Police department and a representative from Haywood County Sheriff Department will be in attendance.

Mt. Olive will also be having its Annual Fish Fry fundraiser the same day and invites the public to attend.

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A free Caregiver Training workshop will be held at the Haywood County Senior Resources Center in Waynesville on Tuesday, July 28, with a morning session from 9-11:30 a.m. and afternoon session from 1-3 p.m.

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Blasting set for I-40 in Haywood County Blasting operations will cause temporary morning closures on a rural stretch of Interstate 40 in Haywood County near the Tennessee border starting Tuesday, July 14, weather permitting.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation continues a project to make the rockslide-prone area safer, blasting unstable boulders from the mountainside near mile marker 7.

When the contractor is ready for the daily detonation, westbound travelers will encounter a “rolling roadblock” at exit 20 near Maggie Valley. Eastbound travelers will encounter one at Tennessee exit 447, Hartford Road.

The project is scheduled to be finished in October.

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Wireless device workshop offered A workshop on how to protect your wireless device from water damage will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 25, at U.S. Wireless, 225 Town Center Loop in Waynesville. The workshop is open to everyone, and you don’t have to be a U.S. Cellular customer to attend.

Support conflict resolution services by purchasing a chance to visit the beach or win other prizes through Mountain Mediation Services’ annual summer raffle fundraiser. “Myrtle Beach Fall Get-Away,” gives the Grand Prize Winner a choice of fall dates to visit the coast.

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The Haywood County Sheriff ’s Office has unveiled a new interactive website to better meet the needs and wishes of the public.

Services such as applying for and purchasing gun permits, placing money on an inmate’s account, searching the “most wanted” files, signing up for classes, volunteering and more can be accessed on the site.

The website was created with the public’s needs and interests in mind. Haywood County Sheriff Greg Christopher said the website was created to enable citizens to interact with the Sheriff ’s Office at hours that are most convenient for them.

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Grace Church accepting grant apps

Grace Episcopal Church in Waynesville is still accepting grant applications from non-J profit organizations in Haywood County until July 25.

All proceeds from the church’s annual parish fair that will be held on Saturday, July 25, will be distributed to local charities.

Grant application forms are available at the parish office located at 394 N. Haywood St. on the corner of Haywood and Miller Streets in Waynesville or can be emailed.

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A proposed cell tower ordinance seeks to lay down rules for tower construction that allow for service to improve but protect people who live in the tower’s vicinity. Donated photo

BY HOLLY KAYS STAFF WRITER hough commissioners were scheduled to vote on whether to adopt a new set of rules for cell towers in the county last week, they opted to put the final decision off till August after a public hearing drew a variety of specific critiques of the document.

“For us to have moved forward that very night, which we could have, I think would have been very disrespectful to the process and to the people that spoke,” said Commission Chairman Brian McMahan.

“It’s worth our looking into and evaluating those comments.”

The four people who gave verbal comment to commissioners weren’t new to dealing with tower construction issues in the county. Rick Barrs, a property owner in Cashiers who had vehemently opposed a now-withdrawn application earlier this summer to put a cell tower on land near his property line, spoke, as did his wife Donna and lawyer in the situation, Fred Jones of Franklin.

Craig Pendergrast, an Atlanta attorney who had argued against a proposed tower next to the property line of his land in Whiteside Cove near Cashiers — the application was eventually withdrawn — also spoke. The county sought written comment from Henry Campen, attorney for Crown Castle tower company who worked on the application for a tower near Barrs’ property, and from Larry Perry, the consultant they’d engaged to weigh in on the application.

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Those who spoke, though, had more to say than a simple vote of displeasure or support.

For instance, Rick Barrs took issue with a section of the document that stipulates that a tower site be “the least visually intrusive within the subject property and to surrounding properties.”

That’s a good rule, he said. The problem is that “surrounding properties” is not defined.

“It could allow the owner of a large tract to subdivide that into smaller parcels to locate a new tower,” he said. Perhaps, Barrs suggested, the ordinance could be revised to include a minimum distance rather than just a reference to surrounding properties.

Donna Barrs, meanwhile, disapproved of a portion of the ordinance that said towers that include some kind of camouflage in their design should get a bonus height.

“That’s a standard that we should ask for in the year 2015,” she said.

In his written comments, Perry said that he believed the 100- to 180-foot maximum tower height was too short. Higher towers mean that more providers can fit antennae on them, which means that fewer towers are ultimately necessary. Increasing the tower height is a good idea if the goal is to reduce visual clutter, he told the planning board last month.

That’s not quite true, Pendergrast said, because while service providers say they need 20 feet between arrays, they really

Let your voice be heard If you’d like to weigh in on the cell tower ordinance, read through the version online at www.jacksonnc.org/PDF/agenda/ july-09/20150709-item3.pdf. Contact information for commissioners is available at www.jacksonnc.org/county-commisioners.html.

Commissioners will likely take a final vote at their Aug. 6 meeting, so the sooner comments are received the more impact they will have.

Any new cell tower would require a conditional use permit, and to get such a permit the applicant would have to go before the county commissioners. A public hearing would be required, as well as a quasi-judicial hearing, a type of hearing that resembles a court proceeding and involves parties giving evidence under oath.

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“Really the only comments we’ve had has basically been from a couple of people up in Cashiers,” Commissioner Boyce Dietz commented. “It’s kind of amazing you don’t hear from more.”

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Some of the comments, though, were more an invitation for education than fodder for revision.

For example, Rick Barrs took issue with the approval process for towers.

“The amended ordinance as written would allow towers of up to 120 feet in height to be constructed without notice to the public, no notice to adjacent landowners, no camouflage, no co-location,” he said.

Further, Barrs said, towers less than 120 feet tall could be approved by a single code enforcement officer, and those taller than 120 feet could be approved by the planning board with no public hearing required.

That sounds pretty bad, but it’s not actually what the ordinance says, according to John Jeleniewski, the county’s code compliance officer.

“That’s broadband towers,” Jeleniewski said of the section of the ordinance Barrs

was pulling from. “That was specific not to telecommunications. That was specific to wireless.”

Broadband towers — towers that provide Internet service but do not serve cell phones — are “more like antennas” than actual towers, Jeleniewski said. They’re a lot slimmer and less obtrusive and therefore would not automatically trigger a public hearing.

Cell towers, on the other hand, would have to undergo an entirely different approval process. Any new cell tower would require a conditional use permit, and to get such a permit the applicant would have to go before the county commissioners. A public hearing would be required, as well as a quasi-judicial hearing, a type of hearing that resembles a court proceeding and involves parties giving evidence under oath. A recent revision to the ordinance has the county commissioners sitting as the quasi-judicial body rather than the planning board, as originally written.

Jeleniewski also deflected a concern from Pendergrast that the rules should be written more strongly to ensure that companies actually send their representatives to the site rather than preparing the application from afar.

“Nobody’s going to be off-site, out of the county and submit a complete packet,” Jeleniewski said. “We require site plans and site visits and all those things that go along with the application. It’s not really a concern because there’s enough checks and balances worked into that process that an application is not going to get approved at a quasi-judicial level unless all those things are met.”

Meanwhile, Jones criticized the ordinance as having had its “heart and soul” “basically excised” through inserting a section outlining Jackson County’s desire for where cell towers should go as a recommendation rather than a requirement.

“I read that section now as sort of a standalone ‘we hope you’ll do this,’ but there’s not a meaningful way for that to make its way into the application,” Jones said.

That’s true, Jeleniewski granted. The list prioritizing where cell towers “should” go is not an enforceable dictate but rather a recommendation. But according to Jeleniewski, that’s the way it has to be.

“If you put some resolution in play and say you can’t do it at any of these locations, then there’s no place to put a tower,” he said.

“Going down that list and coming up with the best possible scenario for all involved is what’s intended for the spirit of the ordinance.”

“The reason why it’s recommended is I don’t know if you could enforce it,” he continued. If enforcing it as required meant that no sites could meet all the criteria, it’s possible that litigation could result.

Commissioners were grateful for all the input, though, resolving to take time to talk more with those interested in giving feedback and possibly make some changes to the proposed ordinance before voting, likely at their Aug. 6 meeting.

“We’ll be advised and we’ll make a decision the best that we can,” said Commissioner Mark Jones.

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“I thought there was a lot of good, valid questions raised, some potentially worthy changes to be made based on the comments,” McMahan said.

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$11 million allocated for new Sylva emergency department Funds for mother-baby wing likely coming soon, hospital says

The hospital has not decided, either, what will happen to the area where the existing emergency department operates — it’s something they’re “still talking about,” Stargell said.

The new emergency wing won’t be the only improvement coming to Harris Regional. Duke LifePoint had also committed to building a new mother-baby unit, a $3.5 million project. The first phase of the project — a labor and delivery unit — was finished before LifePoint bought the hospital using donations gathered from more than two years of fundraising.

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BY HOLLY KAYS STAFF WRITER It’s official: Harris Regional Hospital is getting a new emergency department.

The need for a newer, bigger facility has been a longstanding reality in Sylva, and after Duke LifePoint purchased the hospital last year, the company listed the project as one of the $43 million worth of investment it pledged at Harris and Swain Community hospitals upon Harris Regional Hospital. buying them.

SMN photo Now, the money for the $11 million project has officially been allocated.

Construction will likely start

by October, with a project finish date somewhere between August and October 2016.

“It’s really an anchor service here with emergency services,” said Lucretia Stargell, spokesperson for Harris.

“Emergency departments are a really big focus throughout LifePoint hospitals, so we’re excited to be a part of it.”

The existing emergency department, the New Generations Family Birthing which houses 13 beds, was built in the Center, has not yet been officially allocated, 1980s when patient volume was about 40 but Stargell expects the funding to come percent less than it is now. soon.

“It’s definitely time,” Stargell said.

“I think that would probably be within And it has been time for quite a while. the year,” she said.

Harris has had a new emergency departShe also expects to hear about funding ment in its plans for nearly a decade, but for a re-opened operating room at Swain until now there was no funding to build it.

Community Hospital before 2015 is over.

The new emergency department will feaThough not part of the official asset purture 16,000 square feet of space with 23 chase agreement with Duke LifePoint, the beds, the new wing to be located on the $1.2 million renovation has been planned right side of the hospital lobby. Of those on. The operating room, which used to beds, 14 will be for acute care and four will provide outpatient surgeries in Bryson be for patients waiting on psychiatric care.

City, has been closed for about three The remaining five will be “fast-track” beds, years. Stargell said she’s seen staunch beds where medical staff can monitor community support for reopening it. patients with less acute conditions, freeing “We’ve gotten a lot of really great supup the acute beds for those who require port and feedback from people we’ve spothem. ken with in the Swain community,” she “The main thing in the emergency said. department is going to be efficiency, how Duke LifePoint has already gotten startquickly people are being seen and reducing ed on its investment commitment to the the wait time and really just providing hospitals, Stargell said, purchasing new excellent service to patients,” Stargell said. equipment, beautifying the hospital and “That’s something that the new space is giving employees raises where a salary really going to enable.” assessment deemed they were due. But the Stargell said the hospital has not yet release of funding for the emergency departdetermined if it will hire more staff to furment and likelihood that completing a new ther reduce wait times in the new space. birthing wing is on the horizon are worthy Right now, she said, the main thing is getof celebration. ting the space built.

“These two projects are cornerstones of “This is going to be the kind of emerthat commitment (by Duke LifePoint), and gency department that the community we are excited to get started on them,” she deserves,” she said. said.

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BY KATIE R EEDER SMN I NTERN rimary care physicians play a key role in the health care system, often addressing patients’ health concerns before their conditions require the more specific knowledge of a specialist.

A March 2015 study by the Association of American Medical Colleges found that the expected shortage of non-primary care physicians would actually be more severe than the expected shortage of primary care physicians. The study projected a shortage of between 12,500 and 31,100 primary physicians by 2025 while the demand for non-primary care physicians will exceed supply by 28,200 to 63,700.

Still, there seems to be more concern surrounding the looming shortage of primary care providers.

“It’s not enough. We don’t have enough docs going into primary care,” said Dr. Robert Bashford, associate dean of admissions at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine.

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The University of North Carolina School of Medicine has taken notice of this issue. It partnered with the Mountain Area Health Education Center to begin a program in 2013 that encouraged medical students to go into primary care in Western North Carolina.

Bashford said the members of the William R. Kenan, Jr. Charitable Trust had the vision for the program and approached the medical school with the idea. The program — the Kennan Primary Care Rural Scholars Program – seeks to get primary care doctors into the underserved areas of the state.

The program considers people who are underserved to be those who have no doctor, are underinsured or are uninsured, Bashford said.

He said the school carefully considers whom to accept into the program and looks not only for people who have a strong desire to go into primary care in a rural setting, but also for people who want be a part of a community.

HE PROBLEM “I foresee these people being on school boards and being participants in their Rural areas especially feel this pinch. Dr. Joshua Rudd, a general surgeon in Haywood churches and just being a participant in that community,” Bashford said.

County, called the lack of primary care The program accepted its third class of physicians in rural areas “a huge problem” medical students in January 2015. Five stu— a problem so great that many offices are dents are now interning throughout not able to accept new patients.

Western North Carolina with different pri“This forces the patients to either delay mary care providers. the care they need or endure the added hasProgram director Amanda Greene, said sle and expense of traveling to receive care,” one of the goals of the internship is to build he said in an email. relationships between the students and their But some patients are not willing to mentors. make a long trip, said Dr. Ben Stepp, a fami“We’re hoping that will inspire them to ly medicine doctor with Swain Medical want to go back to those communities to Center. actually practice,” she said.

“A lot of my patients would not seek José Delgado is interning at Haywood medical care if no one was close by,” he said.

He said he sometimes has difficulty refer- Regional Medical Center and working under Rudd to pursue his interest in general surring patients to specialists in Asheville. gery. Delgado said he has enjoyed the opportunity to connect with “Primary care physicians truly patients.

“You actually are, before the surare the lifeblood of the health gery, just evaluating the patient, and then you talk to the family, and then care system.” you do the surgery and then after — Dr. Joshua Rudd the surgery you do the follow-up, so there’s a lot of patient interaction,” he said.

Some prefer to stay close to home and do He said the community has made a posinot want to make the drive. Still, others may tive impact on him, and he hopes to impact not be physically able to make the trip. it as well before he leaves through the And not getting to the doctor for what research project he will do as part of his seems like a mild problem often leads to internship. more serious problems.

“I would love to also give back to this “Primary care physicians truly are the community,” he said. “Everybody has been lifeblood of the health care system,” Rudd so great and helpful to me that I would love said. “Without primary care physicians, the to return the favor… Hopefully my project health care system is completely crippled as can do well to this community.” the ERs are flooded with non-emergent Joe Gitt is interning at Cherokee Indian patients and hospitals are filled with Hospital and rotating through a variety of patients suffering from the complications of specialties there. He noted the unique set-up chronic conditions which likely could have of the hospital in that it provides universal been prevented with maintenance care.”

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Rising second-year medical student José Delgado poses in front of the entrance to Haywood Regional Medical Center, where he is doing an internship in general surgery. from choosing primary care.

Bashford said UNC medical school graduates walk away with an average of $115,000 in debt. The program includes a scholarship in which the goal is to “retire a significant portion of their debt,” Bashford said.

Although it is not why he chose the program, Gitt said the scholarship was “icing on the cake.”

“That’s a large beauty of what the (program) is doing,” Gitt said. “I won’t feel pressured to go into a specialty strictly for financial reasons … It is the freedom to pursue whatever calling in medicine that I want.”

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access to care for residents of the reservation. Without the pressure to see as many patients as possible, physicians can spend as much time as necessary with their patients.

“Providers at CIH can spend upwards of an hour with a patient, enabling you to establish and build upon a relationship with a patient, which is the real attraction of rural medicine for me,” Gitt said.

Both Delgado and Gitt agreed that the disparity in salary for primary care physicians and specialists could be a factor that may dissuade graduating medical students

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would do to try to offset the large tax increase that we’re encountering with the revaluation,” he said.

He pointed to decisions such as the town board’s vote last fall to require downtown property owners to put glass in any boardedup windows as an example of a decision that might prevent such growth.

“I’d love to see just downtown Sylva as a quaint little village, but we’re going to have to speed up on our ordinances to help get people on and not run them off,” he said.

“Some of our ordinances will just scare people off.”

Hamilton, a self-defined moderate, has often been on the opposite side of Allen during split votes. She says she welcomes the competition and trusts her reputation as an honest, genuine person who thinks carefully about voting decisions to aid her in the race.

“Competition does not bother me,” she said. “I think people know me, they know what I stand for. I just believe in doing the right thing, and I think they all know that.”

HENSLEY SEEKING RE-ELECTION Harold Hensley, a 10-year veteran of Sylva’s town board, has decided to run for reelection.

“I decided that I’d let the people decide if they want me to go home or not,” said

Town election time ere’s a snapshot of which seats are up for election this year and who’s signed up to run so far. Candidates can still sign up to run for office until Friday, July 17.

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Haywood Waynesville All five seats on the board are up for election. They are currently held by Mayor Gavin Brown and Aldermen Gary Caldwell, Leroy Roberson, Julia Freeman and Wells Greeley. Greeley is not running again.

Caldwell has signed up to run, as well as

Hensley, 78. “I’ll run the same way I run before.”

Hensley, who retired as maintenance supervisor for Jackson County Schools after 30 years with the system, has been an opponent of tax increases during his time on the board and has opposed town ordinances perceived as increasing regulation.

For instance, when Wal-Mart asked for an exemption to the town’s sign ordinance in 2013, Hensley’s feeling was that it wasn’t the town’s role to “stand by and nitpick at

Canton Two of the five seats are up for election. They are currently held by Aldermen Gail Mull and Ralph Hamlett, both of whom have signed up to run again.

Maggie Valley Three of the five seats are up for election. They are currently held by Mayor Ron DeSimone and Aldermen Phillip Wight and Janet Banks. DeSimone and challenger Jasay Ketchum are running for mayor and Banks has signed up to run for the board.

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His priorities would include getting public bathrooms put in downtown and drawing more businesses there. And, of course, forestalling a tax increase.

“I still feel like you shouldn’t go out and raise taxes every time you need an extra dollar,” he said.

With election sign-ups open through July 17, other candidates for the three open council seats currently include David Nestler and Jay Ball.

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BY HOLLY KAYS STAFF WRITER here’s one more in the race to become Sylva’s next mayor following Alderman Danny Allen’s decision to run for the seat.

“I have the most experience — 12 years on the board,” Allen, 58, said of his reason for running. “I’ve worked under two previous mayors; with Brenda Oliver, and I worked under Maurice Moody.”

Allen, who works security at the N.C. Center for the Advancement of Teaching at Western Carolina University, will oppose Alderman Barbara Hamilton, a relative newcomer to the board, in the mayor’s race.

Hamilton, 70, is retired from 25 years as a registered nurse. She was appointed to the board in 2012 and elected in 2013.

Allen, who categorizes himself as a “progressive conservative,” has staked himself out over the years as a staunch opponent of raising taxes and of increased regulation.

With the county’s revaluation taking effect next year and the town already dipping into its savings account to meet its budgetary needs, he said, it’s hard to see a way around raising taxes next budget season. But he’d like to help lessen the blow.

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BY J ESSI STONE N EWS E DITOR wo officers with the Franklin Police Department are back on duty while the N.C. State Bureau of Investigations continues to look into a deadly shooting involving the officers.

Patrol Sgt. Tony Ashe and Patrol Officer Kevin Breedlove were placed on paid administrative leave following a June 30 incident in which Clay Alan Lickteig was shot and killed.

According to SBI spokesperson Teresa West, the officers were attempting to serve a felony probation violation warrant on Lickteig about 9:30 p.m. at a residence on Woodland Hills Drive when the shooting occurred. Lickteig was pronounced dead on the scene.

“Lickteig reportedly fired the first shots and Breedlove returned fire, striking and killing Lickteig. Ashe did not fire his weapon,” West said.

According to Police Chief David Adams, Breedlove and Ashe returned to work July 8 even though the chief medical examiner office hasn’t released an autopsy report and the SBI hasn’t completed its investigation.

While some departments may have policies outlining how long officers involved in a shooting must remain on

leave, Adams said the Franklin Police Department didn’t have any written rules on the matter.

“With a lot of departments, if it looks pretty clear-cut and officers did what was required, they let them come back,” Adams said. “And it looks good from our perspective.

The officers were fired at first and they were just defending themselves.”

Clyde Four of the five seats are up for election.

Those seats are currently held by Mayor Jerry Walker and Aldermen James Mashburn, Gary Cochran and Dann Jesse.

Melanie Cochran and Frank Lay have signed up to run for the vacant unexpired term.

Mashburn and Jesse have signed up to run again, and Walker and Cynthia Golden have signed up to run for mayor.

Forest Hills Three of the five seats are up for election.

They are currently held by Mayor Kolleen Begley and Aldermen Dan Perimutter and Ron Mau. So far, nobody has filed for election.

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They are currently held by Aldermen Janice Blanton and Billie Jo Bryson. Bryson is the only person to have signed up so far.

Dillsboro No election this year.

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Adams said autopsy reports can take months to be completed and the SBI won’t release any other information until the investigation is complete.

Ashe, 43, has been with the Franklin Police Department for 21 years, while Breedlove, 25, has been with the department for a little more than a year.

Macon Franklin Four of the six seats are up for election.

They are currently held by Mayor Bob Scott and Aldermen Verlin Curtis, Joyce Handley and Farrell Jamison. Scott and Handley have both signed up to run again and Angela Moore and Adam Kimsey have signed up to run for the board.

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Sylva Four of the six seats are up for election.

They are currently held by Mayor Maurice Moody and Town Commissioners Danny Allen, Lynda Sossamon and Harold Hensley. Moody is not running again.

Current commissioners Barbara Hamilton and Allen have signed up to run for mayor. Hensley has signed up to run for re-election, with David Nestler and Jay Ball also entering the race for a seat on the board.

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Bryson City Three of the five seats are up for election.

They are currently held by Mayor Tom Sutton and Aldermen Jim Gribble and Kate Welch.

All three inumbents have signed up to run again plus challengers for the board seats Tee Angel, Heidi Woodard and Mike Treadway.

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BY J ESSI STONE N EWS E DITOR Based on public input and survey results, it appears the overwhelming majority of folks in Sylva are opposed to creating twoway traffic in the downtown area.

A handful of downtown Sylva merchants spoke against changing the traffic pattern on Main Street during a recent Sylva Board of Commissioners meeting.

“Two-way traffic will kill our businesses on Mill Street,” said Sheryl Rudd, owner of Heinzelmannchen Brewery.

While Rudd is concerned about Mill Street losing all the traffic to Main Street, other shop owners on Main Street had different concerns.

Dodie Allen, owner of Dodie’s Auction on Main Street, said two-way traffic would create a safety hazard. Without a space for a loading zone, Allen said, her trucks already have to double-park for 20 minutes while a delivery is being unloaded.

“I am adamantly opposed to two-way traffic. The present situation is beneficial to Main Street — it’s the best flow we’ve had,” she said. “Besides safety concerns, it would create a big bottleneck for anyone wanting to deliver on Main Street.”

Jay Ball, owner of Jewelry Outlet on Main

Street and a candidate for the Sylva town board, said his business has been down 40 percent since the town installed 3-foot poles in the left turning lanes along Main Street.

The town was trying to prevent people from using the left lanes as a passing lane, but Ball said it confuses people. He fears two-way traffic would only make things worse.

“Common sense will tell you it won’t work… it wouldn’t work in the 50s and it won’t work now,” he said.

April Brendle, owner of Dixie Mae Vintage Market, agreed that two-way traffic would only add to the problem. She said locals now avoid Main Street because of the poles that have been put up and parking spaces that used to be occupied every day at 3 p.m. are now vacant every day.

Sylva Town Manager Paige Dowling said the town has been discussing making Main and Mill streets open to two-way traffic since the 1950s. Currently, Main Street traffic travels eastbound and Mill Street travels westbound, but some town leaders think two-way traffic would help tourism by allowing drivers to more easily access the local businesses downtown.

The town received a grant from the Southwestern Commission last year to hire an engineering consultant, J.M. Teague

Traffic Engineering, to see if two-way traffic was feasible for downtown Sylva.

The firm’s 44-page report was presented to the board in April, but commissioners agreed they needed a lot more input on the issue.

Even though the report points to many downtowns that have improved their economies by changing to two-way, cost is still a major issue.

Turning Main Street and Mill Street into twoway roads could cost about $375,000.

In addition to the study, the town did an online survey to gauge the public’s desire to change the traffic pattern on Main and Mill streets. Dowling said the survey had gotten 576 responses in the three weeks it had been online.

Most people said they had shopped in downtown Sylva in the last six months and that the traffic pattern hadn’t prevented them

from going downtown. Only 33 percent of people said they were unsatisfied with the traffic pattern. When asked about two-way traffic downtown, she said a majority of respondents were “overwhelming opposed to it.”

Ball asked how the town could determine whether all the survey responses were from unique users.

“It could be the same 10 people responding to it,” he said.

Dowling said the town could have limited the survey to one response per computer but thought it would be unfair to multiple people in a household with only one computer. The survey will remain available on the town’s website for another couple of months.

The next public hearing regarding changing the traffic patterns in downtown will be held at 6 p.m. Sept. 10 at Sylva Town Hall.

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Leatherwood ($16,000), Carson Street ($17,000) and Almond Street ($18,000).

Callicutt said Bryson Avenue and Bryson Street are next on the priority list but will be a much higher cost because the road will have to be torn up in order to replace water and sewer lines before the road is repaved. Powell Bill money can’t be used for water and sewer infrastructure, so the town has to pay those costs.

“If you’re going to fix them right, you have to fix utilities underneath it first,” he said.

Sutton said it was important for people to realize the town only has so much money and can only do paving projects during the warm months. Even in the colder months, the town tries to patch potholes as a temporary fix.

“We patch them all the time, but they don’t hold that way,” he said. “My street was patched 15 times in 10 years.”

In the days that followed a July 7 meeting where several residents complained about the potholes in town and the mayor’s street being paved, Robinson said many of the potholes in town started getting filled, including the ones in front of Yummi Yummi on Rector Street and ones on Bryson City Avenue.

Residents have also complained about the multiple potholes in the Swain County Administrative Building, but that is the county’s responsibility just as other parking lots are the responsibility of the private owners.

As for other top road priorities, Park Street was resurfaced, which was on the top of Bryson’s list. Franklin Street is another one in desperate need of repair. West Skyview Drive is also on the priority list.

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streets should be repaired, but Bryson said most of them agreed with his list of priorities.

Bryson City resident Barbara Robinson began taking pictures of the many potholes and broken pavement around town and posted them on Facebook, which led to several complaints about Sutton’s road getting paved instead of others.

Sutton said he had seen the photos being posted on Facebook of potholes throughout town and photos of his road that was recently paved. While some residents commented that Leatherwood should not have been a top priority, Sutton said he disagreed. He said the road hadn’t been paved since he was in high school.

“I didn’t order it to be done, but as a citizen I was happy to see it done,” Sutton said.

“Are my neighbors not supposed to get services just because I’m in office?”

Callicutt said the town received about $48,000 last year in Powell Bill funds from the state, which is earmarked for town road repairs. The town also budgeted about $20,000 in the 2014-15 budget for paving, but Sutton said that money doesn’t go very far.

“It costs a lot of money and many of the roads have drainage issues,” he said. “We’re not just laying blacktop — we try to get the curb and gutter issues taken care of when we do the repaving.”

That was also the case for Leatherwood Street. Riprap — loose stone — was placed in the ditch where the culvert runs to help improve drainage.

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BY J ESSI STONE N EWS E DITOR ith so many roads needing to be repaved in Bryson City and so little money to do it with, the town board of aldermen has to make tough decisions and try to prioritize a short list of projects each year.

However, residents at a recent town board meeting questioned those paving priorities after Leatherwood Street was recently resurfaced. Leatherwood Street doesn’t get a lot of traffic compared to other streets, residents said, and it contains only about six homes — one of which belongs to Mayor Tom Sutton.

Leatherwood Street is less that a tenth of a mile long before it turns into Clingman Avenue. Clingman also has its fair share of potholes, but the paving didn’t continue onto that street or Clifton Avenue — a side street that contains a mobile home park. According to Town Manager Larry Callicutt, the project cost about $16,000.

“I don’t know why people are upset about it,” Callicutt said, adding that the street was on the priority list for paving.

Alderman Rick Bryson said Leatherwood was definitely in need but wasn’t on his priority list. He said Callicutt told the board in the winter that the town had money available for road repair in the spring and the board submitted lists of streets they felt needed repaving the most.

Bryson proceeded to survey every road in town and rated each street in bad shape before compiling a list of the worst six streets.

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Shaw donates lumber for restoration project haw Industries recently donated more than 2,700 board feet of lumber to The Land Trust for the Little Tennessee that will be used to help restore a historic farmstead on LTLT’s Tessentee Bottomland Preserve property in Otto.

The donation is the second given to LTLT in a two-year period from Shaw. The first round of lumber was used to restore the decking for a new front porch; the most recent batch will be used to restore the battens on the 100-plus year old farmhouse.

LTLT has also received donations from Lowe’s Home Improvement, Lewis Penland, and countless hours of time from volunteers assisting with labor. www.ltlt.org.

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WCU’s Fine Art Museum opens gift shop A new art museum gift shop, FAMShop, has opened in the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center on the Western Carolina University campus, close to the Fine Art Museum galleries.

The shop offers a wide variety of works created by students, faculty, staff members, alumni and friends of the university. Work-study students, staff members and volunteers operate it.

FAMShop hours during the summer are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Manic Social opens new office in Waynesville Manic Social, a digital marketing agency, has taken space at 52 Walnut Street in downtown Waynesville.

The boutique agency handles all aspects of marketing and advertising for small to midsized businesses in the western counties of North Carolina. Owner Jennifer Grantham is an expert in all things related to Internet, content and marketing. www.manicsocial.com or 828.708.7575.

Haywood Chamber hires new staff members The Haywood County Chamber of Commerce has recently added three new staff members to its team.

Michelle Cunningham, office manager, grew up in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada and attended the University of South Carolina-Aiken to earn a degree in Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies.

Tina Masciarelli, media marketing manager, is a native of Western North Carolina, and studied social work and women’s studies at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago. She later completed a Master of Liberal Arts degree

Haywood Chamber doles out awards Several individuals and business owners were recently recognized during the Haywood County Chamber of Commerce’s annual dinner and awards ceremony.

Pisgah Inn received the Special Business Recognition; Waynesville Automotive received Business of the Year; Frog Level Brewing received Entrepreneur of the Year; Elevated Mountain Distilling Co. won the Business Start-Up Competition; Laura Tragesser received Ambassador of the Year and Kate & Brian Birthright received Volunteers of the Year.

Leadership Haywood graduates included Brian Beck, Douglas Burchfield, Seth Hendler-Voss, Jeremy Morrison, Amie Owens, Timothy Petrea, Kari Rinn, Anna Rogers, Sarah Wenzel and Melissa Tinsley. www.haywoodchamber.com or 828.456.3021. at the University of North Carolina - Asheville.

Katy Reed Wyatt, member services and event coordinator, is a former Haywood resident who made her way back to the county after working for the past 12 years in Buncombe County Schools. She, and her family, lived in Clyde and Waynesville after finishing her Arts Education degree at Western Carolina University in 2002.

Entrepreneur finds lender through SBC When Jessica DeMarco, owner of Copper Pot & Wooden Spoon in Waynesville, completed the first year of her business on a part-time basis, she decided it was time to not only make it a full-time venture but to move from a home kitchen into a commercial kitchen.

When DeMarco found a commercial kitchen was not in her budget, she turned to Haywood Community College’s Small Business Center for help.

SBC helped connect DeMarco with the

Rural Center’s Microenterprise Loan Program.

Since Copper Pot & Wooden Spoon supports sensible stewardship and local, sustainable agriculture in the Western Carolina region, this Green loan was a perfect fit.

HCC’s SBC also works with The Support Center to provide lending opportunities to small businesses. The Support Center is a statewide Community Development Financial Institution, an approved lender for the U.S. Small Business Administration and other agencies. sbc.haywood.edu or 828.627.4512.

Local firm acquires attorney law practice The law firm of Earwood, Moore, Carpenter & Guy, PLLC in Sylva and Murphy will acquire the practice of attorney W. Paul Holt, Jr, PA, effective Aug. 15, 2015.

Holt will assume the position “Of Counsel” with Earwood, Moore, Carpenter & Guy, PLLC and may be contacted at their Sylva office located at 559 W. Main Street or by calling 828.339.1010.

Client files from the Holt Law Office may be picked up at his current 702 W. Main Street, Sylva location until Aug. 14 by calling 828.586.2121 to make arrangements in advance.

Bryson City library offers resume workshop A resume-writing workshop will be offered at 2 p.m. July 20 at the Marianna Black Library in Bryson City.

SCC Employability instructor Robert Cooper will offer a class at the library for any job seeker who would like to know how to create or polish a resume or how to write a cover letter to submit with a job application.

Attendees will have the opportunity to receive individualized help on their own resumes. Attendees should bring a flash drive to save their work and, if you have one, a written or electronic copy of your resume.

This workshop is free for individuals who qualify, but registration is required by July 15.

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Notes • The Maggie Valley Rock Shop is open for the 2015 season. The Rock Shop is located at 3894 Soco Road and is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Closed on Wednesday and Thursday.

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• Oak Hill on Love Lane has been recognized as a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame winner. The award celebrates excellence in hospitality and is given only to establishments that consistently achieve great reviews. “Hall of Fame” was created to honor those businesses that have earned a Certificate of Excellence for five consecutive years.

• Lisa and Matthew Michalik recently opened Cherokee Ruby & Sapphire Mine in Franklin. The business, located at 41 Cherokee Mine Road, offers only native gemstone ore dug from America’s world famous “Gemfields of Cowee Valley.” 828.349.2941.

• Anna Bedells & Robyn B rebranded into a completely new lifestyle boutique that is called Reign by Robyn+Brooke. The shop is located at 76 E Main Street in downtown Franklin. Reign specializes in women and children’s apparel and accessories. 828.349.1188 or robynbrooke@reignbyrb.com.

• Tea Time Emporium, a new business located at 746 S. Haywood St., in Waynesville, offers a taste of Maui with complimentary tea, fragrances, exotic loose teas, coconut oil, art, clothing, unusual jewelry and more.

The business is owned by Nancy Powell and Tammy Carmona.

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• NCWorks in Franklin has moved to a new location at 23 Macon Avenue. The Local Workforce office offers services and resources that can help people seek employment, maximizing job search efforts. www.ncworks.com or 828.369.9534.

• Apple Creek Cafe in Waynesville will start offering family-style dinner beginning Aug. 3. The menu will include five proteins, fresh sides, homemade rolls and desserts. Apple Creek Café has been under new ownership since the spring. www.applecreekcafe.com or 828.456.9888.

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BY HANNAH MCLEOD G UEST COLUMNIST e all have those memories that lurk in the back of our brain, the hazy, maybe-real-maybe-not memories from the time before we gained a sense of self. For me, those memories include being twirled around by, hugged and kissed by, or photographed with, people from all over the globe. While at two-and-a-half I had little idea of what was going on, the sights, smells, and energies of Folkmoot USA were enthralling.

Before I was born — while she was still pregnant with me and then with my brother — my mother has been taking us to Folkmoot performances. An avid traveler herself, she understood that Folkmoot was the perfect way to journey around the world with three toddlers in tow. As I grew and became aware of what the festival was, who these people were that looked so ravishing in foreign garb, and what it meant to have them here, Folkmoot turned into a spectacle that I couldn’t wait to be a part of. It was incredible to sit in the audience and watch, but I thirsted for more.

As soon as I was old enough, I signed up to be a Folkmoot volunteer. For a few years, this satisfied my urge to get inside the festival. Cleaning the center, selling merchandise, helping in the kitchen, or handing out brochures, I started to feel a part of the spectacle that is Folkmoot. From not so far away, I began to observe the unofficial cultural exchanges between dancers from different countries and between dancers and staff, in addition to the official exchanges I had been witnessing for so long.

When I became a guide — the staffers who live with the groups during the festival — I learned and experienced the intricacies of these “unofficial” cultural exchanges. They range from pick-up soccer games to jam sessions outside the auditorium, from late-night small circle conversations to late-night band rehearsal turned fiesta in the gymnasium, from true love to lasting friendships. And while language is an obstacle, it is

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never a barrier. By the end of a Folkmoot festival dancers and staff alike, especially guides, are expert body- and sign-language interpreters.

Both years that I was a guide while still a high school student, I was blessed with groups that channeled their expression of culture into music that ignited the soul. Brumas el Torrito from Puerto Rico danced to a band made up of professional musicians that included three and four part voice harmonies, guitars, bongos, congos, guiro, cuatro, even a horn section, and more. Similarly, the musicians from the Canadian group had a full-fledged, professional rock band that jammed to the tune of traditional Scottish songs.

My favorite memories from Folkmoot are those during which people were sharing music. (Maybe because playing music is a little closer to my heart that dancing, due to my two left feet). Like the time I had to “scold” the group from Puerto Rico because at three in the morning the director from New Zealand was ready to go to sleep and they were weren’t finished with their band practice turned dance party in the gymnasium (which included the very loud horn section). Or sitting out at night, “poolside,” with the Canadian band sharing songs and singing together while the moon rose and fell. And when the Puerto Rican band director attempted to teach me to play the guira; I don’t know if I’ll ever understand how they can move their hands so fast in such perfect rhythm.

Music seems to flow in and out of everyone inside the Folkmoot Center during the festival. The members of Brumas Del Torrito exemplified this sensation perfectly in a dance that includes one congo player and one dancer. The congo player kept a soft, constant rhythm with random strong bangs on the drum. Somehow the dancer and musician always synced up perfectly, and with each loud bang the dancer’s body was pulled in different directions by the beat.

Music, as well as dance, is common to all cultures, and yet

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the art form has evolved differently. The differences are emphasized when people of different cultures come together.

You don’t have to speak the same language to share music and dance. Folkmoot and other festivals like it provide a platform to learn about our world and the people in it.

I always leave a Folkmoot festival feeling smaller than ever in the grand scheme of things, but it’s a good small; the kind of small that makes you realize your “same-ness,” that you’re one of seven billion other humans who eat, breath, dream, feel, and think in the same way, the kind of small that frees you from the modern-day stress of time moving too fast and us hurdling along trying to keep up with the world. The kind of small that reminds you what is most important in life — human connection on every possible level.

(Hannah McLeod, a college sophomore, is interning with Folkmoot USA and will be blogging during the festival at folkmootusa.org.)

Our Edisto story is still being written ning lack of imagination, the Cox family always spends a week on Edisto Island every summer.

This year marks our eighth consecutive summer vacation here, and the fifth time that we have stayed in the very same condominium, one with a spiral staircase that entranced my daughter when she was 6 years old and still dressing as Tinkerbell for Halloween. Now that she is 14, the staircase has lost its magical properties — it is now just a way to get from one floor to the next, and that’s it. These days, she is more interested in watching design shows with her mother and debating decisions on kitchen rebuilds, or vanishing suddenly for an hour or two to text her friends back home about how completely ridiculous and weird her life is, and she is, and they are.

My son is 10 and has no memory of ever going to any other beach, although we did make a couple of trips to Sunset Beach when he was a baby. On those trips, he spent most of his time in a jumper bouncing up and down in a doorway and drinking apple juice in a sippy cup, one eye on SpongeBob SquarePants and one on his sister.

Back then, he wasn’t much taller than a roll of paper towels. Now he’s big enough to kill a small bear with a pocket knife, spending most of his time eating everything that is not hidden or healthy.

For us, Edisto Beach is like a favorite pair of comfortable shoes — it has that warm, familiar sensation that feels “just Columnist right.” But it is so much more than that. These years we’ve spent on the island tell a story, a lot of stories, actually, and I feel sure that these stories will be remembered, revived, savored, and passed on. That is important.

For the past two or three years, we have considered other destinations for our summer vacation, but in the end we keep deciding that there is more of the story we want to write at Edisto, so here we go again, having decided this year to bring our miniature dachshund instead of putting him up in “puppy camp,” as we euphemistically call the boarding kennel where he usually

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stays.

Ordinarily, we can make it to Edisto in about five hours or so, but this year, thanks to approximately 263 miles of road construction, it is going to take us closer to eight, which gives us plenty of time to play road games or argue over just how loud we can crank up Lynyrd Skynyrd without damaging the kids’ ears. Mine are already gone, like “Tuesday’s Gone,” with the wind.

Then my wife gets an idea.

“I want you to turn that down a minute and admit something,” she says. “Admit that without me, you could not pull this off.”

“Say what?” I say.

“Packing for the beach, I mean,” she clarified.

“Without me, you wouldn’t remember half of what we need.”

It is true. I am not a very organized packer. I do well to pick out a few books and CDs for the road. I am the kind of person who thinks he doesn’t need a list for the grocery store, so I end up having to go back three times to get the right ingredients to make spaghetti. The very idea of packing for a week at the beach is beyond anything I can fathom.

My wife, on the other hand, is a vacation

artist. Two days before we were set to leave, she sent me an Excel spreadsheet with approximately 500 items listed on it. There were columns for each family member, and a column for the dog.

There were columns for each room in the condo.

Items were subdivided by animal, vegetable, and mineral. Her spreadsheet looked like the math problems Matt Damon worked out in “Good Will Hunting,” beyond the understanding of mere mortals.

“This is what we need,” the email read. “Can you and the kids start working on it before I get home?”

Sure, I thought, the kids and I and a team from MIT. “Well?” she asked again, snapping me out of my reverie. “Will you admit that you could not do this without me?”

“I absolutely could not,” I say. “You are the Rembrandt of packing for a vacation. You’re like Mozart composing a symphony. You’re like John Keats writing an ode.”

“That’s better,” she sighed. “You can turn up Lynyrd Skynyrd now.”

“Mom?” a voice calls out from the back. “Did you eat all the Twizzlers?”

Edisto Island, here we come. Eventually.

(Chris Cox is a writer and teacher who lives in Haywood County. He can be reached at jchriscox@live.com.)

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828.926.0734. Open 7 days a week 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Celebrating over 25 years.

Enjoy world famous hot dogs as well as burgers, seafood, hushpuppies, hot wings and chicken. Be sure to save room for dessert.

The cobbler, pie and cake selections are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

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APPLE ANDY'S RESTAURANT 3843 Soco Road, Maggie Valley.

828.944.0626. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Wednesday and Thursday. 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday and Saturday. Serving the freshest homemade sandwiches, wraps, and entrees such as country fried steak and grilled flounder. Full salad bar and made from scratch sides like potato salad, pinto beans and macaroni and cheese. www.appleandys.com

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MON-SAT: 7 A.M.-9 P.M. SUN: 8:30 A.M.-3 P.M.

APPLE CREEK CAFE 32 Felmet St., Waynesville.

828.456.9888. Monday-Friday 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Home to an extensive build your

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own sandwich menu as well as specialty salads, soups burgers and more. With local ingredients and made-from-scratch recipes using a variety of good-for-you ingredients Apple Creek Cafe is sure to become favorite lunch spot.

BLUE ROOSTER SOUTHERN GRILL 207 Paragon Parkway, Clyde, Lakeside Plaza at the old Wal-Mart. 828.456.1997. Open Monday through Friday. Friendly and fun family atmosphere. Local, handmade Southern cuisine. Fresh-cut salads; slow-simmered soups; flame grilled burgers and steaks, and homemade signature desserts.

Blue-plates and local fresh vegetables daily.

Brown bagging is permitted. Private parties, catering, and take-out available. Call-ahead seating available.

BOGART’S 303 S. Main St., Waynesville. 828.452.1313.

Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Carry out available. Located in downtown Waynesville, Bogart’s has been long-time noted for great steaks, soups, and salads. Casual family atmosphere in a rustic old-time setting with a menu noted for its practical value. Live Bluegrass/String Band music every Thursday. Walking distance of Waynesville’s unique shops and seasonal festival activities and within one mile of Waynesville Country Club.

BOURBON BARREL BEEF & ALE 454 Hazelwood Ave., Waynesville, 828.452.9191. Lunch served 11:30 a.m. to

BREAKING BREAD CAFÉ 6147 Hwy 276 S. Bethel (at the Mobil Gas Station) 828.648.3838 Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturaday & Sunday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chef owned and operated. Our salads are made in house using local seasonal vegetables. Fresh roasted ham, turkey and roast beef used in our hoagies. We hand make our own eggplant and chicken parmesan, pork meatballs and hamburgers. We use 1st quality fresh not pre-prepared products to make sure you get the best food for a reasonable price. We make vegetarian, gluten free and sugar free items. Call or go to Facebook (Breaking Bread Café NC) to find out what our specials are.

BRYSON CITY CORK & BEAN A MOUNTAIN SOCIAL HOUSE 16 Everett St.,Bryson City. 828.488.1934.

Open Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday brunch 9 a.m. to 3p.m., Full Menu 3 to 9 p.m. Serving fresh and delicious weekday morning lite fare, lunch, dinner, and brunch. Freshly prepared

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FREE MOVIES THURS. FRI. & SAT. LUNCH, DINNER & SUNDAY BRUNCH Our food is scratch made, with local & organic ingredients when possible.

ELVIS WEEK! Check out our “Blue Suede Chews” all week with daily Elvis Specials Including the Burning Love Burrito, Peanut Butter & Banana Grilled Panini and our $5 Bridge Of Bubbled Waters (Beer Flights)!

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Lunch: 10:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Dinner 4:30 P.M.-8:30 P.M.

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Fried Chicken, BBQ Chicken, Fried Catfish, Meatloaf, Pork Loin & Country Style Steak Along With Your Favorite Sides & Housemade Rolls Offered Each Evening.

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2:30 p.m. Dinner nightly from 4 p.m. Closed on Sunday. We specialize in hand-cut, all natural steaks, fresh fish, and other classic American comfort foods that are made using only the finest local and sustainable ingredients available. We also feature a great selection of craft beers from local artisan brewers, and of course an extensive selection of small batch bourbons and whiskey. The Barrel is a friendly and casual neighborhood dining experience where our guests enjoy a great meal without breaking the bank.

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THE CLASSIC WINESELLER 20 Church Street, Waynesville.

828.452.6000. Underground retail wine and craft beer shop, restaurant, and intimate live music venue. Kitchen opens at 4 p.m.

Wednesday through Saturday serving freshly prepared small plates, tapas, charcuterie, desserts. Enjoy live music every Friday and Saturday night at 7pm. www.classicwineseller.com. Also on facebook and twitter.

CATALOOCHEE RANCH 119 Ranch Dr., Maggie Valley.

828.926.1401. Family-style breakfast seven days a week, from 8 to 9:30 a.m. – with eggs, bacon, sausage, grits and oatmeal, fresh fruit, sometimes French toast or pancakes, and always all-you-can-eat. Lunch every day from 12 till 2 p.m. Evening cookouts on the terrace on weekends and Wednesdays (weather permitting), featuring steaks, ribs, chicken, and pork chops, to name a few. Bountiful familystyle dinners on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, with entrees that include prime rib, baked ham and herb-baked chicken, complemented by seasonal vegetables, homemade breads, jellies and desserts. We also offer a fine selection of wine and beer. The evening social hour starts at 6pm, and dinner is served starting at 7pm. So join us for mile-high mountaintop dining with a spectacular view.

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CORK & CLEAVER 176 Country Club Drive, Waynesville.

828.456.7179. Reservations recommended.

4:30-9 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Tucked away inside Waynesville Inn, Cork & Cleaver has an approachable menu designed around locally sourced, sustainable, farm-to-table ingredients. Executive Chef Corey Green prepares innovative and unique Southern fare from local, organic vegetables grown in Western North Carolina. Full bar and wine cellar. www.waynesvilleinn.com.

CITY BAKERY 18 N. Main St. Waynesville 828.452.3881.

Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Join us in our historic location for scratch made soups and daily specials.

Breakfast is made to order daily: Gourmet cheddar & scallion biscuits served with bacon, sausage and eggs; smoked trout bagel plate; quiche and fresh fruit parfait. We bake a wide variety of breads daily, specializing in traditional french breads. All of our breads are hand shaped. Lunch: Fresh salads, panini sandwiches. Enjoy outdoor dinning on the deck. Private room available for meetings.

CITY LIGHTS CAFE Spring Street in downtown Sylva.

828.587.2233. Open Monday-Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tasty, healthy and quick. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, espresso, beer and wine. Come taste the savory and sweet crepes, grilled paninis, fresh, organic salads, soups and more.

Outside patio seating. Free Wi-Fi, pet-friendly. Live music and lots of events. Check the web calendar at citylightscafe.com.

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COUNTRY VITTLES: FAMILY STYLE RESTAURANT 3589 Soco Rd, Maggie Valley.

828.926.1820 Open Daily 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., closed Tuesday. Family Style at Country Vittles is not a buffet. Instead our waitresses will bring your food piping hot from the kitchen right to your table and as many refills as you want. So if you have a big appetite, but sure to ask your waitress about our family style service.

FILLING STATION DELI 145 Everett St., Bryson City, 828.488.1919.

Open Monday through Wednesday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sundays (in October) 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Locals always know best, and this is one place they know well. From the high-quality hot pressed sandwiches and the huge portions of hand-cut fries to the specialty frozen sandwiches and homemade Southern desserts, you will not leave this top-rated deli hungry.

FRANKIE’S ITALIAN TRATTORIA 1037 Soco Rd. Maggie Valley.

828.926.6216 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Monday-Saturday. Father and son team Frank and Louis Perrone cook up dinners steeped in Italian tradition. With recipies passed down from generations gone by, the Perrones have brought a bit of Italy to Maggie Valley. frankiestrattoria.com FROGS LEAP PUBLIC HOUSE 44 Church St. Downtown Waynesville 828.456.1930 Serving lunch 11:30 a.m. to

2:30 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday; Dinner 5 to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday. Frogs Leap is a farm to table restaurant focused on local, sustainable, natural and organic products prepared in modern regional dishes. Seasonal menu focuses on Southern comfort foods with upscale flavors. www.frogsleappublichouse.com.

JOEY'S PANCAKE HOUSE 4309 Soco Rd Maggie Valley.

828.926.0212. Joey’s is a family style restaurant that has been serving breakfast to the locals and visitors of Western North Carolina since 1966. Featuring a large variety of tempting pancakes, golden waffles, country style cured ham and seasonal specials spiked with flavor, Joey's is sure to please all appetites. Joey & Brenda O’Keefe invite you to join what has become a tradition in these parts, breakfast at Joey’s.

JUKEBOX JUNCTION U.S. 276 and N.C. 110 intersection, Bethel.

828.648.4193. 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday; Sunday 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Serving breakfast, lunch, nd dinner. The restaurant has a 1950s & 60s theme decorated with memorabilia from that era.

MAD BATTER FOOD & FILM 617 W. Main Street Downtown Sylva.

828.586.3555. Open Tuesday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Wednesday-Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Hand-tossed pizza, steak sandwiches, wraps, salads and desserts. All made from scratch. Beer and wine. Free movies with showtimes at 6:30 and 9 p.m. with a Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. Visit madbatterfoodandfilm.com for this week’s shows.

MAGGIE VALLEY CLUB 1819 Country Club Dr., Maggie Valley.

828.926.1616. maggievalleyclub.com/dine.

Open seasonally for lunch and dinner. Fine and casual fireside dining in welcoming atmosphere. Full bar. Reservations accepted.

MOUNTAIN PERKS ESPRESSO BAR & CAFÉ 9 Depot St., Bryson City. 828.488.9561.

Open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Friday 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. With music at the Depot. Sunday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Life is too short for bad coffee. We feature wonderful breakfast and lunch selections. Bagels, wraps, soups, sandwiches, salads and quiche with a variety of specialty coffees, teas and smoothies. Various desserts.

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tasteTHEmountains ORGANIC BEANS COFFEE COMPANY 1110 Soco Road, Maggie Valley.

828.668.2326. Open 7 days a week 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Happily committed to brewing and serving innovative, uniquely delicious coffees — and making the world a better place. 100% of our coffee is Fair Trade, Shade Grown, and Organic, all slow-roasted to bring out every note of indigenous flavor.

Bakery offerings include cakes, muffins, cookies and more. Each one is made from scratch in Asheville using only the freshest, all natural ingredients available. We are proud to offer gluten-free and vegan options.

PAPERTOWN GRILL 153 Main St., Canton. 828.648.1455 Open 7 days a week 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Serving the local community with great, scratch-made country cooking. Breakfast is served all day. Daily specials including Monday meatloaf, chicken and dumplings on Thursdays and Friday fish.

PASQUALE’S 1863 South Main Street, Waynesville. Off exit 98, 828.454.5002. Open for lunch and dinner, Tuesday through Sunday.

Classic Italian dishes, exceptional steaks and seafood (available in full and lighter sizes), thin crust pizza, homemade soups, salads hand tossed at your table. Fine wine and beer selection. Casual atmosphere, dine indoors, outside on the patio or at the bar. Reservations appreciated.

RENDEZVOUS RESTAURANT AND BAR Maggie Valley Inn and Conference Center 828.926.0201 Open Monday-Thursday 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday 7:30 a.m. to 11 p.m and Sunday 7:30 a.m to 9 p.m. Full service restaurant serving steaks, prime rib, seafood and dinner specials.

SMOKY MOUNTAIN SUB SHOP 29 Miller Street Waynesville 828.456.3400.

Open from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. A Waynesville tradition, the Smoky

Mountain Sub Shop has been serving great food for over 20 years. Come in and enjoy the relaxed, casual atmosphere. Sub breads are baked fresh every morning in Waynesville. Using only the freshest ingredients in home-made soups, salads and sandwiches. Come in and see for yourself why Smoky Mountain Sub Shop was voted # 1 in Haywood County. Locally owned and operated.

FRIDAY, JULY 17 Karaoke w/Chris Monteith SATURDAY, JULY 18 Darren & The Buttered Toast

SPEEDY’S PIZZA 285 Main Street, Sylva. 828.586.3800.

Open seven days a week. Monday-Friday 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 3 p.m.-11 p.m., Sunday 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Family-owned for 30 years. Serving hand-tossed pizza made to order, pasta, subs, gourmet salads, calzones and seafood. Also serving excellent prime rib on Thursdays. Dine in or take out available.

Located across from the Fire Station.

TAP ROOM SPORTS BAR & GRILL 176 Country Club Dr. Waynesville 828.456.5988. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. seven days a week. Enjoy soups, sandwiches, salads and hearty appetizers along with a full bar menu in our casual, smoke-free neighborhood grill.

TOP RAIL WRITERS NIGHT RESTAURANT 67 Branner Avenue, Waynesville.

828.246.0053 Lunch served from MondaySaturday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner served Tuesday-Thursday 5 to 10 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to midnight. Top Rail serves delicious Louisiana food while providing a friendly music venue for musicians of all ages. Feel at home no matter where you’re from. Greeting all customers at the door with a smile.

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TWIN MAPLES FARMHOUSE 63 North Hill Street, Waynesville.

828.452.7837. Open for Sunday brunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located just two blocks from downtown Waynesville, Twin Maples is available for weddings, receptions, family reunions, birthday parties, showers, luncheons, corporate meetings and retreats.

VITO’S PIZZA 607 Highlands Rd., Franklin.

828.369.9890. Established here in in 1998. Come to Franklin and enjoy our laid back place, a place you can sit back, relax and enjoy our 62” HDTV. Our Pizza dough, sauce, meatballs, and sausage are all made from scratch by Vito.

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PATIO BISTRO 30 Church Street, Waynesville.

828.454.0070. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Breakfast bagels and sandwiches, gourmet coffee, deli sandwiches for lunch with homemade soups, quiches, and desserts. Wide selection of wine and beer. Outdoor and indoor dining.

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VOTED BEST STEAK & DINNER Come take a wagon ride with us, back to the beginnings of the Ranch. In celebration of our 82nd season, we’ll be serving up “Way Back When” dinners in an authentic re-creation of Mr. Tom and Miss Judy’s first primitive fishing camp. Just call us for reservations, then come join us on July 17th for mountain trout and mountain music. And Cataloochee Ranch enjoy old-fashioned hospitality a mile high.

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thought was quickly dismissed taking into account the story itself, and the mere fact, it was pretty surreal to see the beauty of Waynesville, Lake Junaluska and greater Haywood County splashed across the screen.

The cinematography and technique was skillful and precise, where you knew viewing it that Temple isn’t some weekend warrior filmmaker.

Even Temple himself, playing the black sheep Uncle Carter, pulled off an enjoyable performance, perhaps the best one of the flick, alongside Ashlee Payne (Gracie’s mother) and Leon Pridgen (Officer Mahler).

Simply put, David Temple — what can’t this guy do?

When a vision comes to life Filmed in Haywood, ‘Chasing Grace’ hits the big screen

BY GARRET K. WOODWARD STAFF WRITER I was a little apprehensive.

Strolling into The Strand at 38 Main this past Friday evening, the buzz around downtown Waynesville was the premiere of “Chasing Grace.” A faith-based thriller, the film was shot in town and around Haywood County. But, how would it fare on the silver screen?

Thus, I grabbed my popcorn and pint of “Strawberry Blonde Ale” (BearWaters Brewing) and meandered along to long corridor to my seat in the back of the audience. The room went dark and suddenly, high up on the screen, appeared Greenhill Cemetery, a mere half-mile from my current position in the theater.

I relaxed further into the seat and readied myself for Waynesville’s latest Hollywood treatment.

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Originally a novel by David Temple, the transformation of the 2010 book Discovering Grace into the film “Chasing Grace” came from a chance encounter a couple years ago.

Temple, who spent his childhood summers at Lake Junaluska, was staying with local land Realtor Jackie Cure. Temple was looking to put plans into motion to make “Chasing Grace.”

Cure suggested it be filmed in Haywood County. And with the recent revival of the Haywood County Film Commission by the Haywood County Tourism Development Authority, the pieces fell into place to make the film a reality in 2014.

“Haywood County has so much to offer to the film and TV world as a local destination,” Becky Seymour, video marketing manager for the TDA, said last year. “Often, when approached with an opportunity like this, I work with residents of our community that I feel can send me in the right direction to find the location that’s going to seal the deal.”

Haywood County isn’t new to being in the cinema spotlight. With bestselling novels Cold Mountain (Charles Frazier) and Serena (Ron Rash) taking place in our own backyard, Western North Carolina often finds itself the subject of acclaimed literary endeavors.

Though both books were filmed overseas, due to production costs and historic aesthetics, major blockbusters have come to the North Carolina in part to incentives put forth by the state and local tourism agencies to attract box office smashes like “The Hunger Games” (shot

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Filming of “Chasing Grace” at Greenhill Cemetery in Waynesville last year. Donated photo in Brevard) or recently “Masterminds” (Waynesville/Asheville), which is currently in post-production.

“From the first moment I began meeting with representatives from Haywood County, thanks to my friend Jackie Cure, the process was seamless,” Temple said. “Everyone opened their doors and hearts to both the mechanics of the machine of filmmaking and the message of the movie — everyone I came in contact with were gracious and accommodating.”

Filming sites in the county were the Canton Police Department, Canton Middle School and Haywood Community College in Clyde.

Locations in Waynesville included The Classic Wineseller, The First Baptist Church and a residence near Camp Branch Road, amongst others. And while the main actors were handpicked from around the country, several extras in “Chasing Grace” are also residents of the community.

“There is nothing in the world like crafting a story out of thin air, choosing just the right actors and crew to help you build the machine,” Temple said. “And then see it come to life on the big screen? There’s nothing like it — I couldn’t be happier.”

And what does this mean for the HCFC? “I think in the future, we will always have projects going on,” Seymour said.

“Considering the N.C. Film Incentive status, we are a great destination for blockbuster movies and other types of productions.”

YOUR TOWN ONSCREEN So, one question remains then — is “Chasing Grace” any good?

Actually, yes, in many aspects, it was.

The basic story revolves around the Matheson household, an A-typical family.

There is a core of happiness and joy, one that seemingly revolves around the family’s gem — young Gracie. She’s the shining light of her parents and siblings. And yet, just as paradise con-

tinues like business as usual, tragedy strikes them. Although I won’t reveal too much of the storyline, the plot points of devastation and heartache are pretty powerful, to say the least.

There is alcoholism, violence, recklessness, and yet also a strong sense of compassion and perseverance. It is a story, a film, about redemption and finding forgiveness in the eyes of adversity amid deep, troubling secrets. For how hard we try to hide our skeletons in the closet, it is a matter of “when” not “if ” as to them finally getting dragged out into the public eye.

All and all, “Chasing Grace” was an enjoy-

When the houselights came back on, the audience loudly applauded Temple and several of the actors present in the theater. It was truly a proud moment for them, and for the folks of Haywood County. Filmmaking is a real and viable thing here. The sky’s the limit to what can, and will, find itself being produced in our corner of paradise in the world. “[I hope] perhaps [moviegoers] will see this ‘faith-based film’ in a different light, and appreciate a more realistic story of one man’s journey,” Temple said. “I hope they walk away inspired by the message, and integrating that into their lives. I hope they will see the power of forgiveness, while realizing that none of us are perfect. After all, every one of us, at one time or another, needs to experience forgiveness.”

Exiting The Strand, there was a line out the door for the next showing of “Chasing Grace.”

A sold-out screening, with dozens of folks eager to see what the fuss is all about, what their com-

“There is nothing in the world like crafting a story out of thin air, choosing just the right actors and crew to help you build the machine. And then see it come to life on the big screen? There’s nothing like it — I couldn’t be happier.”

— David Temple, screenwriter, director and actor in “Chasing Grace”

able cinematic experience. Sure, at first glance, one might brush off the film as another “Lifetime Afterschool Special,” filled with the usual overplayed emotions and blinking light thematic messages. But, to the seasoned moviegoer, “Chasing Grace,” though a tad rushed at times, doesn’t once came across as a surface level attempt to squeeze and dilute an entire novel into two hours onscreen.

Temple — who wrote the screenplay, directed and starred in the film — has crafted something of taste and substance. Of course, at times, the film did seem preachy, but that

munity looks like up there on the big screen.

“I’m very pleased about the turnout,” Seymour said. “I feel that the movie was received among the audience, and it was exciting to see Haywood County onscreen. I’m happy to hear about the sold-out showings because this film feels like a community effort.”

For Temple, he’s already working on the sequel, “Stealing Hope,” which is currently a novel gaining steam on Amazon. He noted there is also a horror/comedy and thriller on his plate.

“I have to follow my dreams,” he said. “And my dreams are about storytelling.”

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Estonia is a highly developed small country in the Baltic region of Europe. It is one of the least populated countries among members of the European Union, the Eurozone and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Yet, it is home to one of the most effective National Sections of CIOFF®, the world Organization of Folklore Festivals, of which Folkmoot is also a part. The group Kaokirjas was highly recommended by that CIOFF® National Section. The director of the group is Ms. Ülle Podekrat.

Estonia today has an advanced highincome economy. It ranks high, worldwide, in economic freedom, civil liberties, education and freedom of its press. The language of Estonia is related to that of nearby Finland and differs from the languages of the other Baltic and Scandinavian countries.

Kaokirjas is a very traditional folklore group, meaning that is highly respectful of the traditions of ancestors and endeavors to preserve and present these traditions in a largely unaltered fashion. They have taken this repertoire to many countries, including Poland, Germany, Switzerland, Korea, Indonesia and others. This is the group’s first trip to the U.S.

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U.S./Philippines Parangal Dance Company Parangal is a group from San Francisco, Calif., representing the folklore and traditions of the Philippines.

Folkmoot USA is best known for bringing groups from around the world to Western North Carolina to share their traditions with residents, visitors and the members of groups from other countries. However, festival organizers recognize that the USA is home to many talented groups representing the traditions of the countries from when their members and their ancestors came to the U.S. many years ago. In fact, multi-cultural groups, known in the U.S. as “ethnic” groups, have recently also become prevalent in a number of countries around the world, as a result of the increased level of migration that is now taking place. Folkmoot is taking this emerging trend to heart and for the past two years has included one or more U.S.-based ethnic groups in each of festivals. Parangal is an outstanding example of this undertaking.

Most of the members of Parangal undoubtedly will appear to be typical American young people. Yet, they have an asset that most do not have, and that is their knowledge of the traditions of their forefathers and their talent for sharing these traditions. Going back far enough, most Americans are multi-cultural, as descendants of immigrants; yet few are fully conscious of the heritage from our ancestors.

The members of Parangal and other U.S. ethnic folklore groups are determined to ensure that these traditions are upheld and shared with their fellow citizens.

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Puerto Rico Areyto Ballet The relationship of Folkmoot USA with the Areyto Ballet of Puerto Rico goes back about 30 years, when Folkmoot officials were invited to attend a festival which they hosted in San Juan. Areyto Ballet was founded by the late Irene McLean, who was also one of the early leaders and an honorary member of CIOFF®, the International Organization of Folklore Festivals, in which Folkmoot has also been active for a number of years.

Areyto Ballet participated in FOLKMOOT USA in 1991 and again in 2007.

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Meet the performers Bangladesh Bangladesh Academy of Fine Arts This year is the first time Bangladesh has been represented in Folkmoot USA. Bangladesh is one of the world’s younger countries, formed in 1947 when Pakistan was split away from India.

Bangladesh Academy of Fine Arts (BAFA) is an educational institution dedicated to the preservation of traditional dance, music and performing arts of the country.

Its students are trained to present a wide variety of these traditions to audiences at home and around the world.

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will present these traditions to the residents of Western North Carolina and its visitors, as well as share their traditions with members of groups from other countries that are participating in Folkmoot.

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Canada Manigance (French Canadian) Manigance comes to Folkmoot from the town of Ste Marie de Beauce in the Canadian Province of Québec. The group was founded in 1984 under the name of “Les Danseurs de Ste Marie,” which some will recall as a popular group at Folkmoot USA in 1988, 27 years ago.

The group’s name has been changed, but it retains the characteristics that were so well received by Folkmoot audiences during its first appearance at Folkmoot. During that time, in addition to the USA, Manigance has represented Canada in festivals in Greece, Mexico, Chile, France, Philippines and, most recently, in Peru.

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members give lectures on culture and history, stories passed down from generation to generation.

The Tsalagi Touring Group performs social dances like the Corn Dance to honor the women in Cherokee culture, the Bear Dance, the Quail Dance and many more.

The emcee describes the dances, clothing, as well as the culture and history of the Cherokee people as the group performs.

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the French speaking part of Canada. Thus, one might expect their folklore and traditions to be largely descended from France, the land of many of their ancestors.

Yet, when it comes to folk dancing and music, it is truly amazing to recognize how much they have in common with the folk dancing and music of the Southern Appalachian region of the USA. Their traditions, like those of this region, seem to have more Irish and Scottish roots than any others.

Cherokee Tsalagi Touring group This group will bring a little of the Oconaluftee Indian Village to Folkmoot.

The Tsalagi Touring Group provides demonstrations of crafts, legendary social dances and more. It also demonstrates the Seven Clans of the Cherokee people. Also, group

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Chile Ballet Folklorico Universidad de Tarapaca, “BAFUT” BAFUT is the Folklore Ballet group of Tarapaca University in the city of Arica in the northern region of Chile.

The group was founded in 1972 by Dr. Manuel Mamani, a musical anthropologist who still leads the group today. Dr. Mamani brought his group to Folkmoot in 1998 and again in 2003. Now, after a 12-year lapse, a new generation of Tarapaca University students is here to share the dances and traditions of Chile with residents and visitors, and to share their traditions with the dancers and musicians from other countries represented at Folkmoot this year.

BAFUT has participated in international folk dance festivals in Germany, France, Mexico, Colombia, Peru and other countries. In its worldwide travels, BAFUT has become well known and respected for its highly disciplined and authentic performances.

The group will perform traditional Chilean and Andean dances from its own northern region of Chile, plus dances from the country’s central region, primarily representing Chilean

farming, as well as dances of the island people of the Chilean Austral zone at the southern tip of the country.

Ecuador Grupo de Danzas Tradicionales Ecuatorianas Universidad Tecnica del Norte - UTN The group representing Ecuador in Folkmoot USA 2015 comes from the Technical University of the North (UTN), located in the city of Ibarra.

The group was initially formed in 1984 by a group of students at the university, and it was officially endorsed by the rector of the university in 1986. In the 29 years since, the group has represented UTN in a number of countries around the world, most recently in France and Portugal in 2014, earlier in Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, etc.

Since its creation, more than 1,700 students have belonged to the group and have participated in more than 2,500 public presentations, demonstrating their love for the culture and traditions of their country and for the opportunity to help preserve and share these traditions with audiences at home and abroad.

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2015 Highlights:

room, expansive dining hall with commercial kitchen, many large rooms and accessible location combined with a global network of relationships uniquely position Folkmoot to be a driver in regional economic development, potentially doubling its $9.2 million economic impact,” Johnson said.

Queen said the capital campaign is in full swing as Folkmoot ramps up this year.

He encourages people to contribute in any way they can whether it’s buying a commemorative brick at the entrance of the Folkmoot Friendship Center for $250, a commemorative seat in the auditorium or $100,000 to have naming rights to the auditorium or the multi-purpose room.

Johnson said a contribution to Folkmoot is an investment in cultural understanding and acceptance.

“Each gift makes it possible for Folkmoot to bring local and international cultures together in meaningful ways, helping children and adults celebrate diversity and in turn, create stronger communities,” she said.

Queen is very optimistic about Folkmoot’s future. He said the organization is lucky to have Schwab leading the way and also fortunate to have the Folkmoot building to continue to grow the organization well into the future.

“We’re going to year-round programming and as we grow into that role with a new director and a great vision from the new board, we have a very promising future and we need the continuing support,” he said.

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■ Folkmoot USA Parade returns to its original traditional date on the first Friday of of the festival. 1 p.m. on July 17.

■ International Festival Day is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the first Saturday of the festival, July 18.

■ “Kids by the Carload” at 4 p.m. on July 23 at the Haywood County Fairgrounds.

Enjoy pizza, ice cream and other treats and a performance by three Folkmoot performers. $18 per carload.

■ Folkmoot group guest appearance at Mountain Street Dance in downtown Waynesville. 6:30 p.m. on July 24 in front of historic courthouse.

■ Candlelight Closing at 7 p.m. on July 26.

Always a crowd favorite as groups say goodbye to Western North Carolina. 7 p.m.

SUPPORT THE CAUSE Folkmoot is in the midst of a $1.2 million capital campaign — $400,000 for building renovations, $200,000 to boost year-round programming and $200,000 for Folkmoot’s endowment.

Johnson said the renovations being completed at the Folkmoot Friendship Center were central to the board’s vision of Folkmoot as a year-round community and cultural development organization.

“The facility’s auditorium, multipurpose

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BY J ESSI STONE N EWS E DITOR ith just days until the 32nd annual Folkmoot USA international dance and music festival is set to kick off, the Folkmoot Friendship Center in Hazelwood is a frenzy of activity.

Construction projects are finishing up, fresh paint is drying on the walls, beds are being prepared for the performers and new Executive Director Angie Schwab is squelching fires left and right.

“The first group comes on July 14, and most of the others will arrive July 15 and July 16 — then the Folkmoot machine will be running at full steam,” Schwab said last week.

“We’ll have eight bus drivers, 10 cafeteria workers, 22 guides and assistant guides, and 100 late-night volunteers. Then that number will swell to 150 performers, musicians and dancers — this place will be hopping.”

Described as “glorious chaos” by longtime staff members and volunteers, they have come to expect the unexpected when it comes to executing the festival.

“Everything is going wonderfully this year,” said Folkmoot board member Joe Sam Queen. “It’s always complicated to bring several hundred international performers into the country every year and it takes special people to do it.”

Everyone may be stressed right now, but when the groups arrive and performances are under way all over Western North Carolina, organizers are able to appreciate the fruits of their labor.

Staff and volunteers have more to juggle than usual this year. In addition to the festival, Folkmoot is in the midst of a capital fundraising campaign. Renovations projects are also underway at the Folkmoot center in Hazelwood. And Folkmoot leaders are also attempting to establish year-round programming at the center in addition to putting on a 10-day summer festival.

“As we re-envision how Folkmoot might shift and rethink what makes sense in terms of meeting our mission on a year-round basis, we will learn a lot from this year’s festival,” said Schwab, who took over the executive director position in March.

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NEW THIS YEAR While the international folk dance festival will still feature signature events like the Parade of Nations on Main Street in Waynesville and World Friendship Day at Lake Junaluska, Schwab is excited to introduce some new events this year.

The “Kids by the Carload” event on July

Folkmoot board member Joe Sam Queen and his daughter Sara Queen hang up flags in the renovated Folkmoot Friendship Center last week.

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resulted in global flavor to this community,” Schwab said.

Rose Johnson, Folkmoot board chairman, said she wants to create more of these types of experiences between the performers and the community.

“While I greatly enjoy the festival performances, the heart of the festival is in the exchange of smiles, conversation and meaningful moments among local and international performers and citizens as they experience each other’s culture through heritage dance, music and dress,” she said. “This year’s festival provides more opportunities — like the ‘Kids by the Carload’ performance at the Haywood County Fairgrounds — for these heartfelt exchanges.”

In addition to a $9 million economic impact, Queen said Folkmoot has an immeasurable cultural and social impact on the region as a whole.

“It’s amazing what Folkmoot does,” he said. “We can’t get the world any closer to us.

We are really bringing the world home to Main Street and that is the envy of everyone.”

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23 at the Haywood County Fairgrounds near Lake Junaluska is a way for the younger generations to be exposed to Folkmoot. Groups of children and families are invited to enjoy some pizza, ice cream and other treats while seeing live entertainment from the Folkmoot performers. The price for an entire carload of spectators is $18.

“We want to get people who haven’t experienced Folkmoot before to see what we’re all about,” she said.

Traditional clothing is a big part of folk dancing and the clothing worn by the visiting international groups are always a topic of conversation.

So Folkmoot is asking local attendants to show off their own culture by wearing traditional garb to the events, whether that’s a hat, broach or another piece of clothing. For example, people in WNC with Scottish roots are encouraged to wear their kilts to the Folkmoot events.

Last year, Folkmoot tried to change up the schedule of events in an effort to make certain events more accessible for people.

However, the changes ended up being confusing for visitors and might have played a part in decreased attendance and ticket

“We want to get people who haven’t experienced Folkmoot before to see what we’re all about.”

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sales. Schwab said the board decided to return to the long-standing schedule, with the parade being held at 1 p.m. on the first Friday of the festival.

“We took a lot of feedback on the day we had the parade and decided to move it back to where it was in the past,” she said.

“People were disoriented with the changes, so I think it will work better.”

Folkmoot also is being more interactive with more social media campaigns, including a Facebook campaign to teach people how to say “hello” and “peace” in the languages of the visiting groups.

Schwab said attendants could also expect more interaction and audience involvement at many of the Folkmoot performances.

BRIDGING THE CULTURAL DIVIDE Folkmoot is so much more than a week’s worth of international dance performances.

At its core, Folkmoot is a way to build relationships and break down stereotypical misperceptions of foreign cultures.

Even late at night after performances are done for the day, lasting friendships are being created at the Folkmoot Center.

Volunteers and international performers from all the different countries hang around the building and use whatever means they have to communicate.

“Folkmoot has generated many longterm friendships and marriages, which has

With 30 years of Folkmoot behind them, the board of directors went through a strategic planning process during the last couple of years. The result was a smaller, reconfigured board of directors, the establishment of community volunteer committees and a new vision to expand Folkmoot with year-round programming.

Johnson said the change has made a huge difference in the productivity of the board and the committees.

“For the first time, community members are formally involved in the board’s standing committees, bringing an influx of expertise and diverse perspectives to the planning and decision-making processes,” she said. “This broad-based effort creates momentum to successfully transition Folkmoot from an annual two-week festival to a year-round organization.”

Schwab is no doubt taking that momentum and running with it. She has all kinds of ideas for Folkmoot just waiting to be implemented. The first step toward more Folkmoot programming is having a group from Indonesia coming to visit in October.

The group will stay at the friendship center and hopefully offer performances for local school children.

“I’d like to have the building become a hostel space for groups traveling through the Great Smoky Mountains,” she said. “I’d like to see Folkmoot have a travel group develop where local people travel together throughout the world.”

When the auditorium is complete with than 200 seats, she want to work on having a full schedule of community events, and the cafeteria offers great opportunities to host a series of international community dinners.

With an interest in folk art, she would love to offer studio space for local and visiting folk artists as well as contemporary Cherokee artists.

“We’ll go where the energy is — it is a pretty exciting time for Folkmoot,” Schwab said.

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There’s thousands, maybe a million details that all interlock at some point but they’re in the air for a very long time. Someone who depends on structure and definite outcomes might not be successful in this position.

SMN: What are you most looking forward to during your first Folkmoot?

Schwab: Certainly I’ll have a lot of pride seeing the groups and the community at the Parade of Nations. My kids will be there too and my cousins and aunts and uncles are coming.

It will be the first time that they can all participate in my work since I’ve moved Angie Schwab, Folkmoot back to executive director [Western North Carolina].

I’m one of those people who love when the community comes together. I just love it — seeing people working together and all of the self-expression and joy that the parade creates.

SMN: Describe Folkmoot to someone who has never been or heard of it?

Schwab: It’s like an international peace circus that comes to town. It’s big and loud and colorful and full of life. It’s an event with implications you may not understand at first, but it’s way more than music and dance, and I probably didn’t understand that myself at first. Some people say it’s the most glorious chaos. — By Jessi Stone

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The ‘glorious chaos’ that is Folkmoot Q&A with new Folkmoot Executive Director Angie Schwab, who took the reins in March from former director Karen Babcock.

Smoky Mountain News: What do you like most about the job so far?

Angie Schwab: I like being part of the community family. The people who have been involved with Folkmoot for 30-something years brought me right into the fold and have shown a lot of support. They are fun group, very devoted to the organization, and as a new executive director, that’s an ideal situation.

SMN: What has been the biggest challenge so far?

Schwab: Probably starting with very little knowledge [about Folkmoot] at all and having to ramp up so quickly. There were lots of things to accomplish before we could even get to the work of the festival. The building has been a major piece of that.

We’ve gotten a lot done and I feel proud of that. The other piece is that as the new person, I’ve had a lot of people to get to know while I was months behind. I still need to meet people that do a lot of the work behind the scenes for Folkmoot. I have to build those relationships quickly.

SMN: What has surprised you most about the job?

Schwab: There’s a lot of doing in this job.

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Folkmoot Gala Champagne & Dessert Reception, Stompin’ Ground, Maggie Valley. (All Groups) Private event for Friends of Folkmoot, donors and sponsors

Friday, July 17 1:00 pm 7:30 pm

Folkmoot Parade of Nations, Waynesville. Beginning on N. Main St. & finishing at Historic Waynesville Court House. (All groups) Free Event Folkmoot Grand Opening, Stompin’ Ground, Maggie Valley. (All groups) Reserved seating adults: $30-$25; General admission adults: $20; Students & children: $5

Saturday, July 18 10am-5pm 7:30 pm

International Festival Day, A World-Class Arts Event, Main Street, Waynesville. All Folkmoot groups perform to benefit Haywood County Arts Council.

Info@haywoodarts.org or 828.452.0593. (free event) Haywood Community College, Clyde. (All groups) Reserved seating adults: $30-$25, General Admission adults: $20, Students & Children: $5

Sunday, July 19 1:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:00 pm

Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville. (All groups) 828.257.4530, General admission adults: $30; Children (12 & under): Half price World Friendship Day, Stuart Auditorium, Lake Junaluska. (4 groups) Reserved Seating Adults: $25-$20; General Admission Adults: $15; Students & Children: $5 SALT Block Auditorium, Hickory. (3 groups) Hickory International Council 828.234.6330. General Admission Adults: $16; Children (12 & under): half price

Monday, July 20 7:30 pm

Franklin High School, Franklin. (3 groups) General Admission Adults: $18; Children (12 & under): half price

Tuesday, July 21 7:30 pm 7:30 pm

Colonial Theatre, Canton. (3 groups) General Admission Adults $16; Students & Children $5 Swain High School, Bryson City. (3 groups) Adults: $16; Children (12 & under): half price

Wednesday, July 22 2:00 pm 7:30 pm

Blue Ridge Community College, Flat Rock. (All groups) General Admission: $30; Children (12& under): half price Blue Ridge Community College, Flat Rock. (All groups) General Admission: $30; Children (12& under): half price

Thursday, July 23 2:00 pm 4:00 pm 7:00 pm

Town Center, Burnsville. (2 groups) General Admission Adults: $16; Children (12 & under): half price Haywood County Fairgrounds, Waynesville (3 groups) General Admission Carload: $18 Jewish Community Center, Asheville. 236 Charlotte St., 828.253.0701, (2 groups) General Admission Adults: $18; Children (12 & under): half price

Friday, July 24 2:00 6:30 pm 7:30 pm

Extravaganza Matinee, Stompin’ Ground, Maggie Valley. (All groups) Reserved Seating Adults: $30-$25; General Admission Adults: $20; Students & Children: $5 Folkmoot Group Guest Appearance at Mountain Street Dance, Main Street, Waynesville. Free event Extravaganza, Stompin’ Ground, Maggie Valley. (All groups) Reserved Seating Adults: $30-$25; General Admission Adults: $20; Students & Children: $5

Saturday, July 25 3:00 pm 3:00 pm 7:30 pm

Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds, Cherokee. 800.438.1601, (1 Cherokee and 1 Folkmoot group) General Admission Adults: $10, Students & Children: $5 Western Carolina University, Cullowhee. (3 groups) Reserved Seating Adults: $16, Students & Children: $5 Haywood Community College, Clyde. (All Groups) Reserved Seating Adults: $30-$25; General Admission Adults: $20; Students & Children $5

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Diana Wortham Theatre, Asheville, 828.257.4530. (All Groups) General Admission Adults: $30; Children (12 & under): half price Candlelight Closing, Stuart Auditorium, Lake Junaluska. (All Groups) Reserved Seating Adults: $30-$25; General Admission Adults: $20; Children (12 & under): half price

Haywood County students are admitted to all performances, except the Grand Opening and Candlelight Closing, for $5.

ESL teachers with valid faculty identification from their employer are admitted for half price. *This schedule is subject to change. Please visit FolkmootUSA.org for additions or cancellations or call the ticket office, 828.452.2997.

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The downside of all these beautiful friendships is the idea that someday this person won’t be around. Someday they’ll be gone — poof — just like that, which is something I always remember before I act or react to a situation. It keeps my intent in line with the cosmos. I want everyone I adore to know just how solely unique and mesmerizing they are — everyone should realize that about themselves. No one should wake up wondering if they matter and go to bed with a sigh of alienation and forgotten dreams like a dusty photograph of youth and promise tucked away in a book on a shelf in a room you can’t seem to get the courage to enter.

And even if there are certain individuals you have eliminated from your field of vision, that doesn’t mean you should leave the last interaction open-ended or negative.

Sure, you might go left and they might go right, but I want that person to know, no matter what, I’ll always cherish the good things we shared together, in past friendships and former relationships.

Death isn’t the “end all” we make it out to be. It’s the beginning of something to someone, for when one fire slowly burns out, it’s embers float above, in every direction, sparking another fire to erupt and illuminate the darkness, full of color and warmth.

Head out your front door and remember what it means to truly be alive. We only have so many chances and days to soak in the wonders of the universe, to seek out and find the most important thing on earth — ourselves.

Life is beautiful, grasp for it, y’all.

July 15-21, 2015

My dog died.

Not to be Debbie Downer or anything, but that sentence has been ricocheting around my head all weekend. She’s gone. Sixteen The Water’n Hole Bar & Grill (Waynesville) will years old, with 15 of those as a have Dirty Soul Revival (rock/blues) July 18. member of our family.

I got the phone call from my mom Friday evening. Already a “Heritage Day on Main” will be from 9 a.m. to few beers in, I wasn’t paying atten5 p.m. July 18 in downtown Franklin. tion to my cell vibrating and only realized she tried to contact me Derailed Bar & Lounge (Bryson City) will have with the subsequent voicemail left.

Heidi Holton (blues/folk) July 25.

Apparently, my dog knew it was time for her to make her exit.

Though she was very frail, someA special Chilean dinner and performance will what blind and deaf, she somehow be at 7 p.m. July 23 at The Classic Wineseller managed to push her way our the in Waynesville. screen door of my parent’s house, mosey across a busy street, wander Groovin’ on the Green (Cashiers) summer down an embankment, only to fall concert series on the Village Commons will into the nearby river and drown. have Joe Lasher Jr. (country/rock) July 24.

Though my neighbor heard her bark in the distance, his valiant attempt to jump into the rushing waters and senses keen to your surroundings. The air is sweeter, the passerby voices blurring to revive her proved too late. where all you hear is the sounds of birds or That said, it has been 41 years since an airplane way up in the bluebird skies there’s been at least one dog in my parent’s lives, 30 for myself (my entire life). Dog own- shining down upon you.

Death. The one thing we cannot escape. ers all can attest to the mere fact that your The one thing we all have in common. The dog is like your child, your brother or sister, one thing that awaits us at the end of this who is ever-present in all matters of the haphazard yet glorious rollercoaster we call household, for good or ill. When life is all rainbows and unicorns, they’re there perpet- life. As far back as I can remember, I’ve been fascinated by the sheer notion of death. Not uating the happiness. When life hits the fan, they’re there with a wet nose, loving eyes and that dying weighs on my every thought, but I ponder death to make sense of who I am, the power to make a bad day disappear with how I conduct myself and what it is I want to the simplest of nudges and snuggling. do to make the most of my time on this So, I’ve been kind of sauntering around floating rock in space. downtown Waynesville in this dreamlike For only being three decades old, I sure state, one of wonder and reflection, where I as hell have seen a lot of death in my time. find myself taking a personal inventory of My parents were married for 13 years before my own existence. It is a surreal sensation they had kids, so I’ve not only grown up in that always comes when I’m informed of a an older family, I’ve also been around older death. You float along the sidewalk, your

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friend’s of my folks. And with that, I was born an old soul, someone who finds enjoyment from the ancient mysteries and characters of flesh and blood in the world.

And throughout my travels, I’ve experienced a lot of funerals. Tragic deaths as a result of car accidents, motorcycle wrecks, suicides and drug overdoses, too many beloved friends to count, where I find solace in keeping alive their smiles and laughter in my slumber. And then you have final goodbyes of elderly relatives and those who fought hard against sickness, who are tying a bow on a life, well, lived.

I’ve never met a stranger, and because of that, I’ve been lucky enough to make an innumerable amount of dear friends within my endeavors. I wander endlessly, strike up conversations, make sincere connections, and keep moving along with that new friendship attached to my being like an endless hoop of charms. Nowadays, as a journalist, my star-crossed encounters with humanity have jumped exponentially.

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Guitar duo embraces swing, blues classics Jazz Mountain will play Franklin on July 19. www.jazzmountain.com

Country/rock act The Buchanan Boys will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 23, in the Central Plaza at Western Carolina University.

Free. 828.227.2612 or www.wcu.edu.

Folk/Americana act The Maggie Valley Band will perform at 8 p.m. Friday, July 24, at The Strand at 38 Main in Waynesville. The Sun Cans will open. Tickets are $8 in advance, $12 day-of-show. Sadie Culberson photo Jazz Mountain will perform at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, July 19, at the First Presbyterian Church in downtown Franklin.

Master guitarists Paul Savaiko and Ray Olson play a satisfying, something-for-everyone mix of jazz standards, swing, bebop, bossas and blues, moving easily from The Great American Songbook to contemporary and original tunes. The Franklin duo boasts a combined 60 years of experience studying, teaching, and playing as solo and ensemble artists.

This event is produced by the Arts Council of Macon County, with funding from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources.

Free.

828.524.ARTS or www.artscouncilofmacon.org or www.jazzmountain.com.

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Chamber music series celebrates 46 years Singer-songwriter and storyteller Lee Knight will perform at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at the Marianna Black Library in Bryson City. As part of the library’s summer concert series, Knight will present “A Songcatcher’s Notebook: Traditional Music and Storytelling.”

Free. 828.488.3030 or www.fontanalib.org/brysoncity.

Balsam welcomes acclaimed songwriters

The “Songwriters in the Round” series will continue with Carl Jackson, Jerry Salley and Larry Cordle at 6 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at the Balsam Mountain Inn. Between 1984 and 1985, Jackson charted three singles on the Billboard country music charts, including the No. 44 hit “She’s Gone, Gone, Gone”, and was also named bluegrass music’s “MVP” in 2006. He earned the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Song of the Year award in 1990 for “Little Mountain Church House,” which was recorded

by Ricky Skaggs and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.

An American country and bluegrass singersongwriter, Jerry Salley won SESAC’s 2003 26 “Country Music Songwriter of the Year” award.

Country legend Gene Watson will be performing at 8 p.m. Friday, July 24, at the Eaglenest in Maggie Valley. Known for his hits “Love in the Hot Afternoon” and “Fourteen Carat Mind,” Watson is recognized as one of the leading voices in his genre. Tickets start at $25. www.maggievalleyeaglenest.com.

To date, he has had 300 songs recorded, including hits by Reba McEntire (“I’m Gonna Take That Mountain”), Wild Rose (“Breaking New Ground”), John Anderson (“I Fell in the Water”), Wade Hayes (“How Do You Sleep at Night”) and 10 top-20 gospel songs. As an artist, Salley has performed on numerous stage shows, including the Grand Ole Opry. He has also appeared on Late Show with David Letterman, Regis and Kathie Lee, Today Show, and several shows on the former TNN network.

Cordle has written songs for Garth Brooks (“Against the Grain”, also recorded by The Oak Ridge Boys), Mountain Heart (“Bitter Harvest”), Ricky Skaggs (“Callin’ Your Name”, “Highway 40 Blues, “Heartbreak Hurricane”), Loretta Lynn (“Country In My Genes”), George Strait (“Hollywood Squares”), Trisha Yearwood (“Lonesome Dove”), Kathy Mattea (“Lonesome Standard

The Swannanoa Chamber Music Festival, one of the longest running chamber music festivals in the United States, presents its 46th season to the listeners of Western North Carolina.

The festival will continue with concerts at 7:30 p.m. July 19 and 26 at the Haywood Arts Regional Theatre. There will also be a show on Aug. 2 at the First United Methodist Church.

Both venues are in Waynesville.

George Pope (flute), Cynthia Watson (oboe), David Bell (clarinet), Lynn Hileman (bassoon), Inessa Zaretsky (piano), J. Frievogel (violin) and Rachel Frievogel (cello) performing “Mostly Russians” on July 19. “In Debussy’s Footsteps” by the Jasper String Quartet will hit the stage on July 26.

Ticket prices are $25 for individual tickets and $100 for a series ticket. Students age 25 and under are admitted free with appropriate student ID. www.swannanoachambermusic.com or 828.452.0593.

Time”), Diamond Rio (“Mama, Don’t Forget To Pray For Me”) and Bradley Walker (“When I’m Hurtin’”).

Tickets are $47, which includes a buffet dinner.

828.456.9498 or www.balsammountaininn.net.

SCC gala to raise money for scholarships Southwestern Community College Foundation will host a “Bluegrass, Blue Jeans & Bling” event at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort.

This year’s gala will feature the bluegrass sounds of Grammy Award nominee and fivetime International Bluegrass Music Association Award winner Darren Nicholson

and his band as well as classics sung by Steve Johannessen — a singer and musician who’s worked with artists including Ray Charles, Christopher Cross, the Electric Light Orchestra and Pink Floyd.

All proceeds go to the SCC Foundation’s Student Success Campaign, an effort to raise $1 million to be used primarily for student scholarships.

Tickets for the event cost $150 and include entrees and hors d’oeuvres prepared

by Harrah’s Cherokee Casino chefs, dancing, entry for door prizes, two raffle tickets and two complimentary drink tickets. The event will also feature a silent auction and a select number of exclusive items for bid in a live auction. www.southwesterncc.edu/gala or k_posey@southwesterncc.edu or 828.339.4227.

On the beat

• BearWaters Brewing (Waynesville) will have Through the Hills (bluegrass/Americana) 8 p.m. July 17. All shows are at 7 p.m. unless otherwise noted. www.bwbrewing.com or 828.246.0602.

• Big Wesser BBQ (Nantahala Outdoor Center) will have Trees Leave July 17, Chapple 8 p.m.

July 17, Ogya July 18, Brushfire Stankgrass July 24 and Pioneer Chicken Stand Band July 25. All shows at 6 p.m. unless otherwise noted. www.noc.com.

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• Bogart’s (Waynesville) will have live bluegrass/string music with The Freight Hoppers July 16 and Darren Nicholson Band July 23.

All shows are free and begin at 6:30 p.m.

828.452.1313.

• Boojum Brewing Company (Waynesville) will have an open mic night at 8:30 p.m. on Mondays in their downtown taproom. Free and open to the public. 828.246.0350 or www.boojumbrewing.com.

• Canton Recreation Park will have “Pickin’ in the Park” from 7 to 10 p.m. on Fridays. www.cantonnc.com or 828.648.2363.

• City Lights Café (Sylva) will have Brad Rouse (Elvis tribute act), Chris Titchner (singersongwriter) July 24 and Liz Nance (singersongwriter) July 25. All shows begin at 7 p.m. www.citylightscafe.com.

• The Concerts on the Creek (Sylva) series at Bridge Park Pavilion will have The Lisa Price

• Derailed Bar & Lounge (Bryson City) will have Frank Lee (bluegrass/folk) July 18 and Heidi Holton (blues/folk) July 25. All shows begin at 7 p.m. 828.488.8898.

• Friday Night Live (Highlands) summer concert series will have Tallulah River Band (bluegrass) July 17 and Southern Highlands (bluegrass/Americana) July 24. All shows are free and begin at 6 p.m. www.highlandschamber.org.

• Frog Level Brewing (Waynesville) will have Ed Kelley (folk/singer-songwriter) at 8 p.m.

July 24 and Jerry Gaff (singer-songwriter) 2 p.m. July 25. Free. 828.454.5664 or www.froglevelbrewing.com.

• Groovin’ on the Green (Cashiers) summer concert series on the Village Commons will have Joe Lasher Jr. (country/rock) July 24 and Dane Michael Group (rock/pop) July 31. All shows are free and begin at 6:30 p.m. www.visitcashiersvalley.com.

• Hidden Valley Farm (Clyde) will host Soldier’s Heart (Americana/rock) at 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, July 25. Tickets are $10.

828.450.2232 or www.hiddenvalleyfarmnc.com.

• The Historic Cowee School (Franklin) will host Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper (bluegrass/Americana) at 7 p.m. July 25. $20 per person. www.coweeschool.org.

• Innovation Brewing (Sylva) will have an Open Mic night July 15 and 22, a jazz night with the Kittle/Collings Duo July 16 and 23, Zuzu Welsh July 18 and The Lower Caves July 25. All events begin at 8 p.m. www.innovation-brewing.com.

• Lazy Hiker Brewing (Franklin) will have Goldie & The Screamers (R&B/soul) at 8 p.m.

July 18. www.lazyhikerbrewing.com.

• The Lost Hiker Bar (Highlands) will have Sidecar Honey (Americana) July 18 and Scott Low (singer-songwriter) July 24. www.thelosthikersbar.com.

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• Classic Wineseller (Waynesville) will have Joe Cruz (piano/pop) July 17 and 24. All shows are free and begin at 7 p.m. “The Jazz Divas” series will continue at 7 p.m. July 18, which will feature Michael Jefry Stevens & Zack Page, with tickets $44.99 per person, which includes a four-course dinner. The series will continue on July 25 with Andy Page. 828.452.6000 or www.classicwineseller.com.

• Cradle of Forestry (Pisgah National Forest) will continue their “Songcatchers Music Series” with South Carolina Broadcasters (old-time/bluegrass) July 19 and Bobby McMillon (folk/bluegrass) July 26. All shows begin at 4 pm. $6 for ages 16 and older, $3 for youth ages 15 and under. 828.877.3130 or www.cradleofforestry.org.

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• The Bryson City Train Depot “Music in the Mountains” concert series will have Liz & A.J. Nance (Americana/folk) July 18. The Katts will perform July 25. Both shows are free and begin at 6:30 p.m. www.greatsmokies.com.

Band (country/rock) July 17 and The Buchanan Boys (country/rock) July 24. All shows are free and begin at 7 p.m. www.mountainlovers.com.

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• Andrews Brewing Company will have Troy Underwood (singer-songwriter) 6 p.m. July 17, The Travers Brothership (rock, $5) 7 p.m.

July 18, Andrew Chastain (singer-songwriter) 6 p.m. July 24 and Burnin’ Hermans (rock/soul, $5) 7 p.m. July 25. All shows are free, unless otherwise noted. www.andrewsbrewing.com.

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On the beat • The Maggie Valley Opry House will have legendary banjoist Raymond Fairchild at 8 p.m. nightly through October. Admission is $12. www.raymondfairchild.com or 828.926.9336.

• The Maggie Valley Pavilion will have the Haywood Community Band at 6:30 p.m. July 19. Free. www.haywoodcommunityband.org or 828.456.4880.

• Marianna Black Library (Bryson City) will host a community music jam at 6 p.m. July 16. Free. 828.488.3030.

• The Martin-Lipscomb Performing Arts Center (Highlands) will continue the HighlandsCashiers Chamber Music Festival with The Ariel String Quartet at 6 p.m. July 17 and 5 p.m. July 19. David and Julie Coucheron Saint-Saens Sonata will be at the same times July 24 and 26.

• Mixers Bar & Nightclub (Franklin) will have Longshot (rock/country) July 18 and Dustin Martin (singer-songwriter) July 25. Both shows begin at 9 p.m. 828.369.9211 or www.facebook.com/mixersbarandnightclub.

• The “Music on the River” concert series (Cherokee) will have AM SuperStars July 17 and 25, “An Evening with Elvis” July 18 and John Emil Montagnino July 24. All shows are free and begin at 7 p.m. 800.438.1601 or 828.359.6490.

• Nantahala Brewing Company (Bryson City) will have Chapple (soul/funk) July 17, Black Arts Ensemble (jam/funk) July 18, Andrew Scotchie & The River Rats (blues/rock) July 24 and Kerosene Willy (rock) July 25. All shows are free and begin at 8 p.m. www.nantahalabrewing.com.

• No Name Sports Pub (Sylva) will have Clinch Mountain Mojo (folk/rock) July 17, Bird in Hand (Americana/folk) July 18, The Freeway Revival (rock/jam) July 24 and Rumble Seat Riot (rockabilly/hard rock) July 25. All shows are free and begin at 9 p.m. 828.586.2750 or www.nonamesportspub.com.

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• Oconaluftee Visitors Center (Cherokee) will have an old-time music jam from 1 to 3 p.m.

July 18. All skill levels welcomed. www.greatsmokies.com.

• O’Malley’s Pub & Grill will have karaoke July 17 and 24, Darren & The Buttered Toast (soul/funk) July 18 and The Freeway Revival (rock/jam) July 25. All shows begin at 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/omalleysofsylva or 828.631.0554.

• Papertown Country Music & Dance Parlor (Canton) will have live music and dancing from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturdays. Admission is $8. 828.736.8925.

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• The Pickin’ on the Square (Franklin) summer concert series will have Jukers Moon (Motown/beach) July 18 and Mountain Faith (bluegrass/gospel) July 25. Both shows begin at 7:30 p.m. An open mic starts at 6:30 p.m.

Free. www.franklinnc.com.

• The Rathskeller Coffee Haus & Pub (Franklin) will host Tom Johnson July 17, Ronnie Evans July 18, The Stewarts July 24 and Bigger Than Squirrels July 25. All shows are at 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted. www.rathskellerfranklin.com.

• Rendezvous at the Maggie Valley Inn & Conference Center will have Ginny McAfee (singer-songwriter) at 6 p.m. July 17, The French Broads (Americana) 6 p.m. July 18, Lyric (pop/rock) 3 p.m. July 19, Stone Crazy (rock/pop) 6 p.m. July 24, Ashli Rose (singersongwriter) 6 p.m. July 25 and Caribbean Cowboys (oldies/pop) 3 p.m. July 26. All shows are at the Tiki Bar. • Saturdays On Pine (Highlands) summer concert series will have August Christopher (rock) July 18 and Mangas Colorado (Americana/folk) July 25 in KelseyHutchinson Park. All shows are free and begin at 6 p.m. www.highlandschamber.org.

• Stecoah Valley Center (Robbinsville) will have The Snyder Family Band (bluegrass) July 18 ($20 adults, $10 students) and The

Walking Roots Band (Americana/folk, $15 adults, $10 students) July 25. Both shows begin at 7:30 p.m. with a dinner served at 6 p.m. www.stecoahvalleycenter.com.

• The Stompin’ Ground (Maggie Valley) is now open for live mountain music and clogging at 8 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

828.926.1288.

• Tipping Point Brewing (Waynesville) will have Ashli Rose (singer-songwriter) July 17 and ‘Round the Fire (Grateful Dead tribute) 8:30 p.m. July 24. All shows are free and begin at 9 p.m. unless otherwise noted. www.tippingpointtavern.com.

• The Ugly Dog Pub (Highlands) will have August Christopher (rock) July 18 and Shane Bridges July 25. www.theuglydogpub.com.

• The Water’n Hole Bar & Grill (Waynesville) will have Dirty Soul Revival (rock/blues) July 18 and Rumble Seat Riot (rockabilly/hard rock) July 24. All shows are free and begin at 9 p.m.

• Western Carolina University (Cullowhee) will have a traditional Appalachian dulcimer concert at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 23. The performers will include national dulcimer champions alongside a variety of genres. The show is in part with the annual “Dulcimer U” conference/residency currently underway at WCU. Free. www.wcu.edu.

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On the wall tradition south of Hickory, and the Brown family of potters of Arden came from Georgia. Art potters came from Tennessee and elsewhere. Unusual forms include face jugs, ring shaped jugs, foot warmers, and even crude folksy pottery dolls probably made for a potter’s children.

The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. www.sheltonhouse.org or 828.452.1551.

New Western North Carolina pieces on loan from the collection of Rodney Leftwich will be displayed at the Shelton House’s Museum of North Carolina Handicrafts in Waynesville.

During the 1970s Leftwich, an area native and potter, became interested in the historical pottery traditions of Western North Carolina. He collected examples, studying their forms, glazes, methods of manufacture, and makers, eventually amassing a collection of over 500 examples of locally made folk and art wares.

Pottery produced in the mountains was varied and often unique. Functional and art pottery was made in a variety of shapes and glaze combinations, partially due to the influx of potters from different traditions. Potters west of Asheville around Candler came mostly Numerous historical pottery items from potter/collector from South Carolina.

Rodney Leftwich will be showcased at the Shelton House.

Weaverville area potters immiDonated photo grated from the Catawba Valley

Want to make a bark basket?

A bark basket workshop will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday, July 19, in the Mountain Heritage Center at Western Carolina University.

Taught by biologist Jeff Gottlieb, the workshop will involve participants in all phases of bark basket-making, from peeling poplar bark to constructing and finishing a basket. Each participant will leave the event

ArtShare benefit exhibit returns to Haywood The Haywood County Arts Council’s “Gallery & Gifts” (formerly Gallery 86) is hosting its annual ArtShare exhibit Aug. 4-31 in downtown Waynesville.

ArtShare is a fundraising exhibit of fine works of art, both original and prints, which have been donated, or consigned with the Haywood County Arts Council for the purpose of financially underwriting the ongoing operating costs of the nonprofit organization. They are currently accepting donations through July 30. hcacartshare@yahoo.com.

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• The Smoky Mountain Quilters Guild will hold a yard sale at 6:30 p.m. July 20 at the First Presbyterian Church in Franklin. Open to the public.

• The Art League of Highlands Fine Art Show will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 18, at the Sapphire Valley Community Center. www.highlandschamber.org.

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• “Ex Machina” (July 16, 23), “Second Best Marigold Hotel” (July 17-18), “Divergent” (July 24) and “Legend” (July 25) will be screened at Mad Batter Food & Film in Sylva. Showtimes are 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.

Thursday-Saturday, with a 2 p.m. matinee also on Saturday. Free. www.madbatterfoodandfilm.com.

• The Highlands Road Gem Show will be July 22-26 at the U.S. 441 by-pass and Highlands Road in Franklin. www.highlandschamber.org.

• The film “Paul Blart Mall Cop 2” will be screened at 9 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, in the Central Plaza at Western Carolina University. “Hot Pursuit” will be shown July 22. Rain location is the UC Theater. www.wcu.edu.

• “Chasing Grace” will be screened at 7 p.m. July 15 at The Strand at 38 Main in Waynesville. “Monty Python — The Holy Grail” will be at 9:30 p.m. July 17-18, 25.

“Ex Machina” will be at 7 p.m. July 17, 4 and 7 p.m. July 18, 2 p.m. July 19, 7 p.m.

July 21-22. A free showing of “Annie” will be at noon and 2:30 p.m. July 18 and 25. www.38main.com or call 828.283.0079.

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The Cullowhee Mountains ARTS will have a closing reception of the exhibitions “Source Materials” and “A Thousand Mornings” from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 16, in the Fine Art Museum at Western Carolina University.

During this event, tickets for drawings of the 18 works of art, donated by the CMA summer faculty will be available for purchase.

Olivia Mear, WCU alumni, recently recognized in the Taco Bell commercial for her wearable art of taco bell wrappers, will be wearing a surprise art gown of her choice, and will draw the 18 winning tickets.

Wine and appetizers will be served. www.cullowheemountainarts.org.

• A Japanese sumi-e painting workshop with Allan Grant will be held at 11 a.m.

Saturday, July 18, at the Jackson County Public Library in Sylva. Alongside Grant’s presentation about approaches and techniques, participants will be able to try their hand at the craft. Free. 828.586.2016 or www.fontanalib.org.

a.m. to 5 p.m. July 18 in downtown Franklin. Main Street merchants will be holding demonstrations. 828.524.7766.

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CMA closing reception, drawing

with a finished basket.

The workshop will be held at the museum’s new temporary location at WCU’s Hunter Library. The workshop fee of $25 includes all materials, and the reservation deadline is Thursday, July 16.

828.227.7129 or pameister@wcu.edu.

• The deadline to submit photos of veterans for the Macon County Art Association’s portrait program has been extended to July 30. Photos should be accompanied by a short biography and contact information to be able to return the photographs.

Portraits will be displayed at the Uptown Galley the week before Veteran’s Day, with a reception to also be held. MCAA is located at 30 East Main Street, Franklin.

828.349.4607.

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On the street • A special Chilean dinner will be served at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at The Classic Wineseller in Waynesville. The four-course meal will include a live performance by an authentic Chilean group, who are in town for Folkmoot USA. $49.99 per person. For reservations, 828.452.6000.

• “The Land Before Time” will be screened at 8:30 p.m. July 17 at the corner of Everett and Mitchell streets in Bryson City. “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” will be the July 24 film. Free. 828.488.3681.

• The Great Smoky Mountain Railroad “Dinosaur Train” will run at 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. July 17-18 and 3 p.m. July 19 at the Bryson City Train Depot. Based on the popular PBS kid’s show, it is fun for all ages. The same times will also run for July 24-26. For tickets, 800.872.4681 or www.gsmr.com.

BBQ festival in Maggie Valley The “Smokin’ in the Valley” Western North Carolina BBQ Festival will be from noon to 9 p.m. July 24 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 25 at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds.

This 48-team event is sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbeque Society — the world’s largest organization of barbecue and grilling enthusiasts. The focus for the competition will be cooking abilities for chicken, pork, pork ribs, and beef brisket. Attendance for 2015 is expected to exceed 10,000.

In addition, there is a “Tastin’ Tent” where the public can purchase $10 tickets to taste barbecue samples from the competing teams and vote for their favorite flavor. The winning team will be given a “Maggie’s Best” trophy and prize money. The festival will also

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• The “Come Paint with Charles Kidz Program” will be at 4 p.m. July 16 and 23 at the Charles Heath Gallery in Bryson City. $20 per child. Materials and snacks included. 828.538.2054.

• “Unmasking the Magic” with Professor Whizpop will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at the Macon County Public Library in Franklin. Half-hour magic show geared towards teens and adults.

Thereafter will be a 40-minute magic workshop where audience members can learn about the craft. www.fontanalib.org.

• There will be a comedy show at 8 p.m.

July 18 at BearWaters Brewing Company in Waynesville. 828.246.0602 or www.bwbrewing.com.

• The “Way Back When” trout dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. Friday, July 17, at the Cataloochee Ranch in Maggie Valley.

The dinner showcases a recreation meal, music, storytelling and atmosphere of a 1930s Appalachian trout camp. Enjoy a wagon ride across the ranch property amid the authentic re-creation of Mr. Tom and Miss Judy Alexander’s first fishing camp. Tickets for the event also includes food and beverage.

828.926.1401 or 800.868.1401 or www.cataloocheeranch.com.

• The “Out of the World” theme will be from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 21 and 23 at the Canton pool. Normal hours are 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m.

Sunday. Admission is $3. 828.648.2363.

• The Mountain Street Dance will be from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Friday, July 24, in front of the Historic Courthouse in downtown Waynesville. Old-fashioned mountain music and clogging, with instruction offered to any and all. Free.

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include live bluegrass and clogging; arts and crafts vendors, chainsaw art demonstrations, and a free Kid’s Zone.

Beer, Wine and Swine, a local restaurant competition, will be held Friday with WNC restaurants preparing chopped pork paired with wine and micro brewed beer samples. There is a $10 admission and participants get to sample barbecue with five sauces. Awards ceremony will be held Saturday afternoon featuring the winners from the four competition categories and the N.C. Governor’s Trophy, Maggie’s Best People’s Choice Award, and Anything Dessert and Anything Meat awards.

Sponsored by the Maggie Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Admission is $6 for adults, $3 children ages 6-12. Admission is free for children under age 5.

828.926.1686 or www.wncbbqfestival.com.

LEGO Club in Bryson City There will be a LEGO Club meeting at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 23, at the Marianna Black Library in Bryson City.

The library will provide Legos and Duplos for ages 3 and up, the only thing area children need to bring is their imagination.

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World Series of Poker at Harrah’s The 11th season of the World Series of Poker circuit will wrap up under the bright lights of the ESPN cameras with the 2015 WSOP National Championship July 23 to Aug. 2 at Harrah’s Cherokee.

An official WSOP gold bracelet event and a share of over $1 million in prize money are on the line. National Championship events take place July 29-31, with two last seats to the championship up for grabs during qualifying events running July 24-26. ESPN will

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Gemboree celebrates 50 years The 50th annual Macon County Gemboree will be held July 2326 at the Macon County Community Building in Franklin.

This show is the original Franklin gem show, and the second oldest event of its kind in the Southeast. It is known across the nation as one of the region’s finest events. The weekend is a joint effort of the Franklin Chamber of Commerce and the Gem & Mineral Society of Franklin.

This year, Jerry Call, a world-renowned geologist, will be in attendance. Call attended the Gemological Institute of America in Santa Monica. After graduating, he went to work for GIA in New York City as a Diamond Grader for the Lab and an Instructor of Gemology. Call is the cutter of the Carolina Emerald in Tiffany’s NYC that was found in Hiddenite, North Carolina.

Those attending this year’s Gemboree will find an unmatched selection of fine jewelry, rough and cut gems and minerals, a wide variety of beads, lapidary equipment, fossils and will even be able to observe the fine art of faceting stones and more through demonstrations. Hourly door prizes will also be given away.

Hours for the event are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Daily admission is $2 for adults with those ages 12 & under admitted free. A Run-of-Show Ticket is also available for the event. This special pass is only $5 and will allow you admission to the event all 4 days for one low price. On Sunday, all Macon County residents can enter for only $1 admission.

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televise this event on at 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, with two-hours of coverage planned.

The defending champion is Germany's Dominik Nitsche, who entered last year via the World Rankings qualification $10,000 entry fee and walked away with $352,800 and his second WSOP gold bracelet (he now has three). www.harrahscherokee.com.

also an audience favorite prize.

Bakers will need to check-in starting at 1:15 p.m. on the day of the event. General admission and judging will take place starting at 2 p.m. Everyone is invited to come sample the cupcakes, and there will be a cupcake decorating station for children. | 828.648.2924.

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The third annual Cupcake Challenge will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 30, at the Canton Branch Library.

The challenge is open to all ages, from children to adults. Sign-up is required for interested bakers, who may register either at the front desk of the library. Bakers are asked to make one dozen cupcakes (from scratch or a mix), and decorate them with a “superhero” theme. Decorations must be edible, and each cupcake should be the same flavor. Entries will be judged on: taste, presentation, and originality. Prizes will be awarded in an adult, teen, and children’s category. There will be

The “Explore Cosmetology Day” will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 18, at Haywood Community College in Clyde.

Participants will learn about the Cosmetology program by being paired with an advanced student. After watching a video, the advanced student will recreate the video design on a mannequin. On the clinic floor, participants will receive a shampoo, scalp massage, conditioning treatment, and airstyle on their hair.

A second session will be from noon to 4 p.m.

This event is free of charge and includes lunch.

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sive experience HART is also pairing the production with an “Oklahoma Barbecue” on the lawn before each show. Audience members can buy a ticket for the dinner, which begins an hour before curtain and includes beef brisket, roasted corn, baked beans, lemonade and a chocolate chip cookie for an extra $15.

Tickets are $26 for adults, $22 seniors, $13 students, with a $9 matinee. Add a pre-show barbecue dinner for just $15. Special buy-oneget-one discounts for Thursday performances. www.harttheater.org.

Comedic plays at Cashiers Library

With a background of over 50 years of involvement in professional and community theatre, Greenwald will direct one of the plays. Friends of the Library Board President Adair Simon, with extensive experience acting in dinner theater, as well as broadcasting, will direct the other eight.

Those in attendance will vote on the plays with a People’s Choice Award for first place garnering that playwright a $100 prize, with second and third place plays receiving $50 each.

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The third annual Playfest will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, July 24, at the Cashiers Public Library.

Originated by Ellen Greenwald in 2012, this fun event provides the opportunity for any aspiring thespian to have their moment of glory on stage. Nine short plays (about 10 minutes each) will be presented. Mostly comedies, they were selected from an original pool of over 100 works.

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A troupe of budding Broadway stars from around the world will hit the stage at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 19, in the John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center at Western Carolina University.

The event will cap the 2015 Triple Arts intensive musical theatre summer camp.

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• Auditions for the comedy stage production of “Fox On The Fairway” will be held at 6:30 p.m. July 19-20 at the Haywood Arts Regional Theatre in Waynesville. Sunday auditions will be at the Shelton House barn, with Monday in the HART studio.

Actors with professional credits must be come with a prepared audition piece, headshot and resume. Community actors are not required to do so. Opening Sept.

11, the show runs through Oct. 4 on select dates. www.harttheater.org.

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The classic stage production Oklahoma! will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. July 16-18, 2325, 30-31 and Aug. 1 and at 3 p.m. July 19, 26 and Aug. 2 at the Haywood Arts Regional Theatre in Waynesville.

One of musical theatre’s most beloved titles, filled with great music and a love story set between competing factions on the Great Plains. A large cast, full orchestra and gifted leads will make this an experience you'll never forget.

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The Overlook Theatre Company will present the stage production of “Shrek The Musical” at 7:30 p.m. July 24-25, 31 and Aug. 1 at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin.

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, the musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure featuring all new songs and a sidesplitting story. In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre instead of a handsome prince shows up to rescue the feisty Princess Fiona. Throw in a donkey that won’t shut up, a villain with a short temper, a cookie with an attitude, and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits including Pinocchio, Peter Pan, and Snow White, and you’ve got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there’s one on hand and his name is Shrek.

Backed by a terrific score, big laughs, and great dancing, Shrek The Musical is part romance, part fairy tale, and lots of fun for everyone. This larger than life show is a musical comedy suited for all ages.

Tickets are $12 and $17. www.greatmountainmusic.com or 866.273.4615.

The students, ranging in age from 15 to 22 and hailing from as far away as Switzerland, will give a performance of a selection of songs and scenes from Broadway shows.

Broadway veterans Terrence Mann and Charlotte d’Amboise have been guiding participants through a two-week workshop in which skills in auditioning, dancing, singing and scene interpretation are developed and honed.

A staff of expert choreographers, vocal teachers and directors — several with extensive Broadway backgrounds — are assisting in the program.

“The goal is to let these young people feel what it is like to work as a professional while they are still in school, and to experience what it takes to compete with the best musical performers on the Broadway stage today,” said Mann, the Phillips Distinguished Professor of Musical Theatre at WCU. The Triple Arts summer camp is sponsored by WCU’s Musical Theatre Program and Division of Educational Outreach.

Free. www.triplearts.wcu.edu or 828.227.7397.

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Manana is a shocking, dark and fantastic read have been waiting for this book for a long time. Back in 1978, I read Falling Angel, which was that rare thing, a dark blend of noir/thriller and the occult. I read it several times, and it seemed to get better each time. It was made into a pretty decent film, “Angel Heat,” which had two of my favorite actors, Mickey Rourke and Lisa Bonet.

Hjortsberg’s novel ended up on my shelf for “the best novels I have ever read,” and left me wondering if the author could ever create another work like that. The answer is ... “Maybe.” I had to think about Mañana for a while, but perhaps he has Writer done it again. I am still thinking about it.

Mañana takes place in Mexico during the mid-60s, a place that, thanks to movies like “A Touch of Evil” and a dozen Ray Bradbury short stories, I have come to associate with the grotesque and sinister. The narrator is an expatriate hippie named Todd who spends much of his time smoking pot and driving his battered Volkswagen (which he calls “Bitter Lemon”) through a landscape that alternates between desolate farmland and tourist-infested villages filled with gaudy signs (Corona, Pacifica, Coca-Cola), pastel slums and huge memorials to Mexico’s bloody past.

The Bitter Lemon is stocked with iced beer (Pacifica) and R. Crumb comics (Zap). What had begun as “another day in Xanadu” has turned into a terror-ridden journey through a death-haunted land. For most of this novel, Todd is searching for his wife, Linda, who may be dead, kidnapped or merely absconded with some of Todd’s unsavory friends like Shank or Doc or Nick. Todd is just coming down from his first experience with heroin and can’t remember exactly what went down at that last

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Todd suspects the worst because when he wakes up, he is in bed with a dead prostitute named Frankie. Somebody has cut her throat with Todd’s favorite knife, a razor-sharp Randall. Could it have been Todd? Why have his newly made friends abandoned him? He and Linda are New York natives who had been on a drug-fueled trip through Guadalajara when they befriended Shank (an addict and murderer); Doc (obese, pompous and having an irritating habit of quoting the poet Kahlil Gibran); Nick (an

Mañana by William Hjortsberg. Open Road, 2015. 228 pages. addict who always dressed in black), and three thieves who obviously know their way around Mexico’s underworld. They had robbed a New York jewelry store which specialized in expensive watches and had stolen a red Pontiac Firebird which they had driven straight to Guadalajara. They intended to contact a dealer in stolen goods, but it seems that they also had long-range plans for another heist — a million dollar drug operation on a strawberry farm outside Guadalajara.

Todd and Linda joined the drug-fueled party and followed a kind of movable feast of acid, food and sex which makes its way from sleazy hotels to bullfights, bizarre wrestling

Superhero science, Marvel artist at Marianna Marvel Comics’ artist Jerry DeCaire will present “The Science of the Superhero” at 11 a.m. Monday, July 20, at the Marianna Black Library in Bryson City.

As part of the “Every Hero Has a Story” Summer Reading Program series of events, the presentation is open to all ages.

Kindergarten through second grade will also participate in an Animal Heroes program at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, where they will discuss three famous historical animal heroes. Preschoolers will participate in a Super Space program at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 22, where they will hear stories about our super solar system and create our very own “space crafts”.

Teens will be creating their own comics at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23, using tips and information provided by Marvel illustrator on Monday. Participants will use their imagination to create the look

matches and cockfights. Ah, but something is wrong and events are spinning out of control.

Todd becomes apprehensive about his wife’s growing fascination with expensive watches, drugs and violence, and by the time he wakes in a blood-soaked bed with a dead prostitute, his bacchanalian holiday has turned into a nightmare.

Todd soon discovers that Linda has withdrawn all the money in their bank account. Did she do it willingly or was she forced to? Strapped for cash, Todd is reduced to peddling pot to tourists and “spring break” college students (he has an impressive stock concealed in the Bitter Lemon). Living out of the battered VW, he quickly finds himself in trouble with knife-wielding juvenile drug dealers and night-roaming bandits. In the meantime, he continues to search through Guadalajara’s back streets and tourist traps for his wife. Is it possible that Linda willingly abandoned him for the company of the three thieves or is she dead, murdered? At night, his dreams are filled with his memory of Frankie, the dead prostitute. Did he kill her?

William Hjortsberg has a marvelous gift for creating a dark and sinister backdrop for his tales. At times, Mañana pulses like an opium dream with a pastiche of disquieting imagery. It is Easter in Mexico and the streets are filled with religious images. Todd finds himself swept up in passion plays in which a bloody Christ struggles with a giant cross; “Day of the Dead” celebrants lurch through the streets, laughing and singing and obscene Punch and Judy shows provide a counterpoint a short distance away. Due to a solar eclipse, the moon acquires a bloody hue which adds to Todd’s distress and sleeplessness. At one point, Todd tracks one of the thieves into a popular tourist attraction that is an underground “city of mummies” where thousands of skeletons have become macabre exhibits.

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‘Coffee with the Poet’ with Nieman The “Coffee with the Poet” series continues with Valerie Nieman at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 16, at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva.

Nieman will present her new collection of poetry, Hotel Worthy.

She was a 2013-2014 North Carolina Arts Council poetry fellow and has received an NEA creative writing fellowship.

A graduate of West Virginia University and the MFA program at Queens University of Charlotte, she teaches writing at N.C. A&T State University and is a regular workshop leader at the John C. Campbell Folk School and the North Carolina Writers Network.

She is poetry editor for the online/print literary journal, Prime Number.

Is this emphasis on the shocking and bizarre a bit excessive? Oh yes, but Hjortsberg does not relent and Mañana maintains a kind of “Grand Guignol” charm right to the bloody end. Why? Well, frankly, in addition to writing a hell of a novel, I think Mañana is a kind of tribute to a half-dozen writers that Hjortsberg admires.

For example, there is a lot of Jim Thompson here. For anyone who has read Thompson’s The Getaway (or has seen the film version) and The Killer Inside Me, the similarity to Mañana is obvious. Thompson frequently uses a doomed narrator (and yes, Todd is doomed) who is fated to find out that “things are not what they seem.” There are also scenes that owe their origin (or perhaps I should say “their inspiration” to Jack Kerouac who made his own surreal sojourns into Mexico. Hjortsberg makes several references to the Orson Welles film, “Touch of Evil” (Nick, one of the thieves, wears a T-shirt inscribed with the film’s title) and then, there is Cormac McCarthy, who is the master of “noir” in modern literature. In fact, Mañana depicts the same dark vision of the human heart that is found in much of McCarthy’s work.

My favorite scene in Mañana (other than the Jim Thompson ending which I must confess, I didn’t see coming) is a quirky little scene in which Todd dines in an upscale restaurant and develops a taste for the bowls of “appetizers” that are served with his meal, toasted pumpkin seeds and “gusanos.” After consuming several bowls, much to the amusement of the waiter, Todd finally asks, “What are gusanos?”

The waiter smiles and says, “Gusanos are fried maggots, sir. They are considered a delicacy in Mexico.”

This could have happened to Jack Kerouac. In fact, I think it did. South of the Border, according to Jim Thompson, “nothing is what it may seem.”

The “Coffee with the Poet” series gathers the third Thursday of each month and is cosponsored by the Netwest chapter of the North Carolina Writers Network.

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Next offering in McMullen series Carolina McMullen will read from the second book in her Not Here to Stay series at 3 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva.

In Téa de León, Téa who lives in the town next to Vicenta’s, is the daughter of hard-working farmers who are hired as the land keepers for a very wealthy old woman. Téa finds trouble everywhere she goes and because of it, she ends up trapped by the unwanted attention from the bitter landlady who takes on the task of changing the rural girl into a socialite. An unexpected change no one would see coming.

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Friends of the Library book sale

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The Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale will be held at 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 23, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 24 and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 25 at the Haywood County Public Library in Waynesville.

The sale includes children’s books, adult selections, literary classics, vinyl records, cassettes, CDs, books on tape and more. The Friends of the Library invites nonprofit groups to contact them about books they might like for their causes. All stock will be out the first day of the sale. Volunteers will be needed again for the sale to help cashier, floor walk, help customers and clean up.

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Justin Menickelli, associate professor of health and physical education at Western Carolina University, received a mini-grant of $500 from the Professional Disc Golf Association on July 2, and has accepted an offer from Triumph Books in Chicago to publish his work The Definitive Guide to Disc Golf.

The book has been officially endorsed by the PDGA and will be part of the publisher’s spring 2016 catalog around April 1. The project started as a textbook for Menickelli’s disc golf class at WCU. Menickelli noted the appeal of the sport is due, in part, to advantages over golf in the ease and economy of constructing a course, the reduced time of play and its simplicity. “Yet the amount of movement and exercise, research shows, is about the same,” he said. www.pdga.com.

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Former North Carolina Poet Laureate Kathryn Stripling Byer will read from her latest chapbook The Vishnu Bird at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, at the Jackson County Public Library in Sylva.

Her poetry, prose and fiction have appeared widely, including in the Hudson Review, Poetry, The Atlantic, Georgia Review, Shenandoah and Southern Poetry Review. Often anthologized, her work has also been featured online, where she maintains the blogs “Here, Where I Am,” and “The Mountain Woman.”

Her first book of poetry, The Girl in the Midst of the Harvest, was published in the AWP Award Series in 1986, followed by the Lamont (now Laughlin) prize-winning Wildwood Flower, from LSU Press. Her subsequent collections have been published in the LSU Press Poetry Series, receiving various awards, including the Hanes Poetry Award from the Fellowship of Southern Writers, the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance Poetry Award and the Roanoke-Chowan Award.

She served for five years as North Carolina’s first woman poet laureate.

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A hidden gem Waynesville vet can’t get away from biking mountain roads

BY HOLLY KAYS STAFF WRITER or veterinarian Brian Birthright, what would become a lifelong passion for biking began in the most fitting of ways — with a dog.

Then living in New England, Birthright was the owner of an overactive puppy who just wouldn’t tire. That’s what led him to take up mountain biking.

“It was either get another dog or come up with something different,” Birthright said.

“Cycling was a way I could exercise him and exercise myself and be in the woods.”

Three years later, it was 1999 and Birthright was moving to Haywood County.

He still mountain biked but soon got tired of driving through so many miles of beautiful scenery before finally being able to start pedaling. Eventually, he bought himself a road bike, and it soon became his go-to set of wheels.

“Haywood County’s just a great place to road bike,” Birthright said. “It’s challenging climbs and it’s beautiful and just a lot of places to explore.”

From his home in upper Crabtree, Birthright will many nights cycle down the driveway and spend an hour, two hours, however much time he can making a loop through the county’s windiest, hilliest, least traveled roads. Fines Creek, White Oak, even out to Canton and back if time allows.

“Over time, I just got in better shape and got to become a better climber, so now it’s just more of a challenge,” he said of Haywood

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It’s challenging climbs and it’s beautiful and just a lot of places to explore.”

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County’s less-than-flat topography. “Climbing is something I kind of enjoy.”

If anyone were to doubt the truth of that statement, they’d have only to look at Birthright’s repertoire of organized rides to learn otherwise. A short version of the list includes the Tour de Cashiers, Tour de Tuck, Asheville Gran Fondo and Assault on Mount Mitchell.

Given all that experience, it’s perhaps no wonder that Birthright was one of the first people the Haywood County Chamber of Commerce approached when it first hatched the idea of starting a ride on its home turf.

He helped them come up with lengths and routes for the ride, dubbed the Blue Ridge

Brian Birthright takes a break during a wintertime ride up N.C. 215 toward the Blue Ridge Parkway.

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Breakaway, and also joined the brainstorming as to what would make this ride different from all the other ones out there.

Of course, the attribute that most sets the ride apart is something that no organizer has any control over.

“It’s kind of like a hidden gem,” Birthright said of the county’s scenery. “When I bring my friends from other areas to ride here, they’re just amazed at what we have at our doorstep.”

To make the point, he told the story of a jersey salesman who came out from Colorado to market his company’s jerseys to the Breakaway. Home of breathtaking vistas and dramatic mountain scenery, Colorado is often held up as the epitome of natural beauty.

But, after going on a ride with Birthright, the Coloradan said, “he had one of the best rides of his life here,” Birthright recalls. “It just hit home once again how lucky we are to live here, especially as someone who enjoys cycling.”

The second characteristic that sets the Breakaway apart, though, is the Southern hospitality offered its riders. Friendly support at the supply stations is key, Birthright said, and until this year he’d been one of those giving it.

“I was really bummed out when I first real-

Not too late to sign up There’s still plenty of time to sign up for the Blue Ridge Breakaway, with early bird discounts continuing through Aug. 2.

Now entering its sixth year, the Breakaway brings hundreds of riders and their bikes to Haywood County to take in sights ranging from downtown Maggie Valley to the Blue Ridge Parkway’s many Haywood overlooks.

The four ride distances offer worthy goals for everyone from casual riders to pro cyclists.

Choose from 26-mile, 51-mile, 76-mile and 106-mile routes, with the two longest rides including 30 miles on the Blue Ridge Parkway.

All rides leave from the Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center.

Registration is $41 for the shortest ride and $56 for the other three through Aug. 2, with registration available online at slightly higher rates up until the day before the event and in person the morning of. www.blueridgebreakaway.com or 828.456.3021.

ized I was going to be working it rather than riding, but truth is it was a really great experience,” he said. “I really enjoyed supporting the other people, because I had been there.”

He knew what it felt like to be struggling up a hard hill, holding barely enough reserve energy to push the pedals one more time toward the downhill. He knew what it felt like to be riding with a group for the first time, unsure of how to navigate the pack or avoid tiring too early by keeping their faster pace.

“Some people are here and they’re true athletes and they’re here just to do another ride and enjoy themselves and challenge themselves, and there are other people who have more personal beginning goals,” he said.

Being a ride organizer, Birthright’s never actually ridden the Breakaway before, though he’s covered the route plenty of times during his solo rides.

But this year, that will change, as he’ll finally get to go as a participant.

He’s looking forward to it, so much so than when asked his favorite ride of those he’s already done, his response was simply that the Blue Ridge Breakaway would probably rank pretty high.

“It’s just so diverse,” he said of the area.

“There’s very little traffic. You’re not going through a big city, and you’re just out seeing small country homes, nice beautiful homes, big pastures and far-off views.”

As to which of the Breakaway’s four ride lengths he’ll be doing, Birthright figures he has a month to decide. Usually he’d opt for

Get in shape Entering a ride like the Blue Ridge Breakaway isn’t something to do on a whim. If you’re thinking about getting back in the bicycle seat, follow these tips from cyclist Brian Birthright, one of the Breakaway’s organizers.

■ Ramp it up slowly. The muscles you use to ride a bike are different from those that power other activities such as running, so take your time preparing. Ride regularly, steadily increasing the mileage until you’ve done at least 80 percent of the distance you plan to cover in the ride.

■ Cycle on comparable terrain. Practice on roads similar to those you’ll be riding. If you’re doing a ride through the mountains, don’t practice in the flatlands.

■ Get your bike in shape. Tough hills can come as a shock to bikes as well as the people who ride them. Make sure you test your bike on the terrain you’ll be riding beforehand and get it tuned up at a bike shop.

Learn how to make “black gold” — also known as compost — with an intro class 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, at the Canton Branch Library.

Master Gardener Mary Decker will show participants how to use kitchen scraps, leaves and yard waste to create a rich soil amendment.

Free. Sponsored by a variety of educational and agricultural organizations.

828.648.2924.

Take a road trip on the Jackson farm tour From shitakes to goats to greenhouses, farms and gardens in Jackson County will let the public in for a behind-the-scenes look at their growing operations during the annual Jackson County Farm Tour July 25 and 26.

Organized by the Jackson County Farmers Market, the self-guided tour will be active from 1 to 6 p.m. each day, with 11 participating farms. Meet some of the farmers who sell at the market, see what goes on at community gardens in the area, and visit Full Spectrum Farm, a life skills farm run by people with autism. Also, plan to take notes on some enviable examples of personal kitchen gardens and flower and herb gar-

Witness everything from goat raising to veggie farming with the Jackson County Farm Tour. Donated photo

Susan Cameron swabs a sample from a hibernating bat during a cave survey for white-nose syndrome this winter.

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The event is priced is by the carload, so pack ‘em in when you come. $15 per vehicle for one day, or $25 for both days; $10 for students or seniors.

Brochures and tickets are available at the Jackson County Farmers Market and also at Guadalupe Café, Heinzelmannchen Brewery and Signature Brew in Sylva, and Tunnel Mountain Crafts, The Christmas Shop and Country Traditions in Dillsboro.

You can also show up at one of the farms during the tour. www.jacksoncountyfarmersmarket.org.

populations along the east coast since its emergence in 2006. The presentation will give an overview of current knowledge on

Don’t miss out Is the Blue Ridge Breakaway not going to work out for you this year? Consider checking out the Mountains to Coast bike tour, a weeklong cross-state ride that’s kicking off from Waynesville this year. The ride begins Sept.

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A workshop aimed at educating landowners about their rights in light of the legalization of fracking in North Carolina will come to Waynesville this weekend.

The workshop, presented by Rural Advancement Foundation International, will be held 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, July 18, at the Haywood County Public Library in Waynesville, organized by the Haywood County Coalition Against Fracking.

Topics will include forced pooling — the possibility that a landowner could be forced to sign a mineral lease if a certain percentage of his neighbors already have done so — and what fracking companies are legally allowed to do under state law. 828.452.5169.

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along the fence along with you.”

Of course, the downhill is fun too, and on the steep grades of the Breakaway’s routes, they go by a lot faster. But for Birthright, it’s all good.

“I don’t climb so I can go down,” he said.

“At the top of the climb I am excited that I’m going down, but that’s not why I come out to ride. My purpose in riding is to go outside, challenge myself in the climb and Birthright and his son Whitford, 9, take a photo while sporting Blue enjoy the Ridge Breakaway jerseys. Donated photo descent.”

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the hundred-miler, but he hasn’t had time to get in the preparation he’d like to tackle that. So probably the 75-mile ride, though he said if his 9-year-old son pressed him to join in on the 25-mile route, he wouldn’t be upset. It’s all fun, it’s all cycling and it all gets him out in Haywood County, riding with others who are taking in its sights and sounds from a bicycle seat for the first time.

“You’re going slower,” he said, “so you can just see this cow or smell this silage, just kind of look at how people are working in their yard. See the dog that likes to run

If you’ve heard rumor of an ecological catastrophe called white-nose syndrome, a lecture at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23, at the Highlands Nature Center will fill in the details.

Susan Cameron, wildlife biologist for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, will give a talk titled “White-Nose Syndrome and Bats: The Current Status of this Wildlife Health Crisis.”

The disease has been decimating bat

the topic, impacts on bats and the outlook for the future.

Free, part of the summer-long Zahner Lecture Series. Sponsored by Glenn Murer. www.highlandsbiological.org or 828.526.2221.

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A team fitness competition at Lake Junaluska will offer people serious about fitness a chance to show their stuff.

The Lakeside Rumble, slated for Saturday, Aug.1, is a CrossFit-inspired event comprised of a series of judged fitness and strength tests taking place throughout the Lake Junaluska campus and on the lake.

Teams of four can be all male, all female or co-ed for both the competitive and scaled divisions.

Organized by CrossFit 2311 in Waynesville and Unbroken Series of Asheville. $200 per team. Register at www.unbro-

A competitive trail run and team adventure race will return to Cashiers for the third year on Aug. 29.

The Cashiers Trail Mix features a 5-mile competitive run covering a diverse terrain and a 3.2-mile team adventure run that includes obstacles, mud and more. Athletes can sign up for one or both events, with teams of four required for the adventure run.

Hosted by the Chinquapin community, a 2,000-acre private development with large conserved areas, and Jackson County Parks and Recreation. www.cashierstrailmix.com or 828.631.2020.

Future Olympic paddlers to compete on the Nantahala The nation’s best young paddlers will converge on Nantahala Outdoor Center Friday, July 24, through Sunday, July 26, to compete in the 2015 Whitewater Junior Olympics.

The itinerary will include competitions in everything from slalom to downriver to freestyle courses for paddlers 18 and under. Spectators are welcome to watch for free, with kids encouraged to come meet the paddlers and get inspired to follow in their footsteps.

There will be more to do than just watch the young experts. The event will also include a beginner freestyle competition, stand-up paddleboard time on the flatwater, the duckie cross race in inflatables and a quick downriver sprint race. Families can also play yard games and enjoy live music.

Full schedule at www.noc.com/events/whitewater-junior-olympics.

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A bike ride through downtown Asheville and beyond will raise cash for Friends of the Smokies with rides covering 30, 60 and 100 miles.

Gran Fondo Asheville, planned for Sunday, Aug. 30, features four timed sections with routes beginning and ending in downtown Asheville but taking in the beauty of Western North Carolina scenery as well. Cyclists have the option to push themselves for brief timed periods to compete to win, with a cash purse at stake. Upon crossing the finish line, participants will find themselves at Organicfest, a festival celebrating everything organic. www.gfncs.com.

A hardcore, long-distance trail race will debut in Franklin this fall with a route organizers say will make it one of the toughest trail races in the Southeast.

The Naturalist Epic Trail Race, to be held Saturday, October 10, will offer 25K and 50K routes along the Bartram Trail, featuring “an unforgiving ridgeline route that is almost completely void of flat ground.”

The 25K route will include a 3.5-mile warm-up of road running and then the trail portion, with 6,500 feet of climbing and 3,400 feet of descent leading to a wellearned finish at Wayah Bald. The 50K course will make the same trek but turn around at Wayah Bald to return to Franklin along the same route for a finish downtown at the William Bartram memorial statue.

Early registration is $65 for the 25K and $80 for the 50K through Aug. 28, with only 100 slots available. Proceeds will benefit the

North Carolina Bartram Trail Society to assist with trail maintenance and promotion. Register at Outdoor 76 in Franklin or at www.active.com. info@outdoor76.com.

Sponsored by Outdoor 76, the N.C. Bartram Trail Society, U.S. Forest Service and Nantahala Hiking Club.

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Camp to get Swain kids exploring the outdoors A week-long adventure for Swain County middle school students will offer everything from hiking to tubing — with environmental education in there, too.

The camp, hosted by the Swain Soil and Water Conservation District, will be held 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, July 20, to Friday, July 24, for students entering seventh or eighth grade. Camp sessions will be held in a variety of different locations, finishing up with a camping trip at Deep Creek. $25. Register with Lauren Casey, 828.488.8803 or lauren.casey@swaincountync.gov.

large part to the students of Cartoogechaye Elementary School — led by teacher Brian Crupi — who racked up 2,000 miles.

Nine individuals took the challenge as well. Top walkers were JoAnn and Steve Yust, the winning male and female participants, who logged 802 and 473.7 miles respectively. In second place were Pat Muse and Dawn Wilde, who got 321 and 320 miles, respectively. These top four received prizes courtesy of Angel Medical Center and Franklin Fitness Center.

The Obesity Prevention Committee was created in response to a 2011 report showing that about 70 percent of adults in Macon County are overweight. The A.T. Challenge was one way to combat those numbers.

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Not everyone can hike the Appalachian Trail, but Franklin-area hikers and school children have collectively walked the equivalent mileage of the A.T. since this spring, spurred by the Virtual Appalachian Trail Hike challenge.

The challenge, put on by the Obesity Prevention Committee of Healthy Carolinians of Macon County, was to walk 2,079 miles — representing the distance from Franklin to the trail’s end in Maine — between April 11 and July 4. Participants logged a collective 2,873.2 miles, thanks in

A two-day camp focused on agricultural entrepreneurship will give Haywood County youth a chance to visit local farms and complete hands-on projects such as miniature farm terrariums and birdhouses.

The camp, open to children ages 5 to 13, will be held Wednesday, Aug. 12, and Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Haywood County Extension Center. $25, including materials and lunch.

Organized by Haywood Cooperative Extension 4-H and sponsored by the Haywood Farm Bureau. 828.456.3575.

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Tribe earns award for greenhouse project A newly completed greenhouse project in Cherokee earned the tribe recognition from the Environmental Protection Agency this summer.

The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians took home the regional 2015 EPA Rain Catcher Award in the tribal category for its native plant facility, which has grown 75,000 plants of 32 different species for restoration projects. The nursery provides native plants for projects to restore aquatic, riparian and wildlife habitat on tribal

lands.

The Rain Catcher Award recognizes excellence in projects that use systems mimicking natural processes to manage stormwater and reduce water consumption.

The Cherokee project meets that standard by using two 6,000-gallon cisterns to capture and reuse about 1,750 gallons per inch of rainfall. Last year, the facility captured about 91,000 gallons to use on the plants it grew, reducing water needed from an onsite stream by more than 36 percent.

Hike to explore remote reaches of the Smokies A hike through the remote Twentymile area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park will give a chance to cool off from summer heat on Friday, July 24.

Marti Smith of the Great Smoky Mountains Association, which is organizing the hike, will share her knowledge of the park’s flora and fauna as the group follows a gradual incline along an old railroad bed on the far end of Lake Fontana. The Twentymile Loop Trail also includes some creek crossings that require wading.

Space is limited. $20 for GSMA members; $35 for non-members. RSVP to membership@gsmassoc.org or 888.898.9102.

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A hike and snorkeling trip near Panthertown Valley will offer a chance to cool off from summer heat July 25.

Jackson County Parks and Recreation will lead a group on a 4- to 6-mile hike through the mountains and offer the chance to snorkel among the fish in cool, slow-moving water. $15 per person, including snorkel and transportation. Must be able to swim. Register through July 22 at the Cullowhee Receration Center, 828.293.3053. Jennifer Bennett, jenniferbennett@jacksonnc.org.

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Trails in the Forney Creek area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park outside Bryson City will be closed this summer for a trail rehabilitation project.

The work will use mechanized equipment to re-establish trail surface, install drainage features and build log structures.

Lakeshore Trail from the Tunnel Trailhead to White Oak Branch Trail will be closed through July 23; White Oak Branch Trail will be closed from July 27 through Aug. 20; Forney Creek Trail, from White Oak Branch Trail to Jonas Creek Trail, will be closed Mondays through Thursdays only, Aug. 24 through Sept. 24.

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Trail work will fix places such as this heavily eroded section of Lakeshore Trail.

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WNC Calendar COMMUNITY EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS • A Heroes-themed Trivia Night is scheduled for all ages at 6 p.m. on July 16, at the Macon County Public Library’s Meeting Room. 524.3600.

• Glenville Area Historical Society’s History Tour is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. on July 19, with the theme of a “Heritage Tour.” Self-guided; approximately 2-3 hours. Tickets sold until 2 p.m. on tour day at Hamburg Baptist Church. Advance tickets available through July 17 at Lakeside Flea, Glenville Community Development Club and from GAHS members. 743.1658 or 743.6744. historicalsocietyglenvillearea@yahoo.com.

• The Haywood County Friends of the Library Book Sale will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 23, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 24 and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 25 at the Waynesville branch of the Public Library. Pricing for paperbacks varies from $2, $1 and 50 cents.

627.2370.

BUSINESS & EDUCATION • A computer class on basic PowerPoint is scheduled for 5:45 p.m. on July 15, at Jackson County Public Library in Sylva. 586.2016.

• The Historic Frog Level Merchants Association will hold its annual board meeting at 7 p.m. July 21, at the Old Armory, 44 Boundary St., Waynesville. Individuals interested in serving on the board are invited to a Meet & Greet at 6 p.m. July 16 at Mountain Spirit Wellness, 254 Depot Street in Waynesville. 813-629-1835.

• A College Prep Workshop will be presented by the College Foundation of North Carolina from 1-4 p.m. on July 16, at the Waynesville Library. Free. Sign up at 356.2507; must bring a laptop or other electronic device.

• A free Explore Cosmetology Day is scheduled for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on July 18, at Haywood Community College.

Participants learn about the program by being paired with an advanced student. Reservation at 627.4522.

• Resume writing workshop is scheduled for 2 p.m. on July 20, at Marianna Black Library in Bryson City.

Southwestern Community College instructor Robert Cooper will offer the class for any job seeker who would like help brushing up a resume. Registration required

by July 15. 488.3030.

• The Appalachian Food Pantry School is now accepting applications for this year’s courses, which run on Tuesdays from July 21-Aug. 11 at a location to be determined. Co-sponsored by MANNA Food Bank and the MountainWise Public Health Partnership; funded by the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina. www.wncfpc.org.

• Computer Class on Google photo and storage will be held at 5:45 p.m. on July 22 at Jackson County Public Library in Sylva. 586.2016.

FUNDRAISERS AND BENEFITS • Sarge’s will host a feline event on July 16. sargescatevent@gmail.com.

• Tickets are currently on sale for “Bluegrass, Blue Jeans & Bling” – a fundraiser for the Southwestern Community College Foundation featuring performances by the Darren Nicholson Band as well as classics singer Steve Johannessen. Event is at 6 p.m. on July 25, at Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort. Tickets: $150 each; includes hors d’oeuvres and entrees prepared by Harrah’s chefs; dancing; entry for door prizes; raffle and drink tickets. Proceeds benefit SCC’s Student Success Campaign – an effort to raise more than $1 million to

Visit www.smokymountainnews.com and click on Calendar for: ■ Complete listings of local music scene ■ Regional festivals ■ Art gallery events and openings ■ Complete listings of recreational offerings at regional health and fitness centers ■ Civic and social club gatherings primarily go toward student scholarships. Kathy Posey at 339.4227 or k_posey@southwesterncc.edu.

HEALTH MATTERS • The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on July 15 at Cherokee Indian Hospital in Cherokee. (800.733.2767).

• The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 4-8 p.m. on July 16 at American Legion Post No. 47 in Waynesville. (800.733.2767).

• The SAAT/PL meeting is scheduled for 3 p.m. July 16, at the Health Department in Sylva. Revisit/revise action plan and discuss upcoming events.

• An Emergency Medical Care Summer program entitled “Advanced Stroke Life Support/Instructor Workshop” will be held July 16-17, at Western Carolina University’s Health and Human Sciences Building in Cullowhee.

Workshop runs from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. each day. $75 fee includes lunch; continuing education credits are available. learn@wcu.edu or 227.7397.

• The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 12:30-5 p.m. on July 16 at First Baptist Church in Franklin. (800.733.2767).

• The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on July 17 at America’s Home Place in Franklin. (800.733.2767).

• The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. on July 18 at the Swain County Chamber of Commerce in Bryson City. (800.733.2767).

RECREATION AND FITNESS • Hot Summer Night, a free outdoor yoga class, is set for 8 p.m. on July 16, at Bridge Park Pavilion in Sylva.

One-hour class is suitable for all experience levels; mats and other props will be available. Free ice cream floats and other cold treats will be available. Chad Hallyburton at centeringyoga@yahoo.com or look up “centeringyoganc” on Facebook.

POLITICAL CORNER .• Swain County Commissioners’ Ad Hoc Animal Care Ordinance Committee will host a community input meeting from 7-9 p.m. on July 16 at Whittier Community Center. The purpose is to gather input from county residents about adopting an animal control ordinance, what an ordinance could include and any concerns about how an ordinance might affect animals of value to Swain County residents.

• The Libertarian Party of North Carolina will hold a meeting for anyone interested in getting involved in Jackson, Macon and Swain Counties at 6:30 p.m. on July 16, at Derailed at Anthony’s Restaurant in Bryson City. 246.3390 orwmckinney@lpnc.org.

• The Swain County Chamber Board meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on July 16, at the Chamber office in Bryson City. Public is welcome.

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their rights in light of the legalization of fracking will be held from 10 a.m.-noon on July 18, at the Haywood County.

• The Jackson County Patriots will have a general membership meeting at 5:30 p.m. on July 20, at the Community Services Building in Sylva

THE SPIRITUAL SIDE • Bishop Richard Looney will speak as part of the Summer Workshop Series at 10:45 a.m. on July 19 at Lake Junaluska Assembly’s historic Stuart Auditorium.

Childcare available. www.lakejunaluska.com/summerworship.

• “Your Happiness is My Happiness” is the title of a seminar presented by the Rev. Terry Davis at 11 a.m. on July 19, at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Franklin.

• Vacation Bible School entitled “Cokesbury’s Workshop of Wonder: Imagine and Build with God” is scheduled for 9:30 a.m.-noon on July 24-25 at Bethel United Methodist Church in Franklin. For ages 3-12. Picnic at the park follows from noon-4 p.m. For info, contact Pam Dawkins at 368.8838.

AUTHORS AND BOOKS • Kathryn Stripling Byer, former North Carolina Poet Laureate, will reach from her new chapbook “The Vishnu Bird” at 6:30 p.m. on July 16, at the Jackson County Public Library in Sylva. Free. 586.2016.

• Children’s book writer and Appalachian through-hiker Jeff Alt will be featured by the Great Smoky Mountains Association in “Meet the Author” events scheduled for 11 a.m. on July 18, at the Oconaluftee Visitor Center near Cherokee. www.SmokiesInformation.org or 888.898.9102.

SENIOR ACTIVITIES • A field trip to Perry’s Water Gardens in Franklin, sponsored by Haywood County Senior Center, is set to depart at 9:15 a.m. on July 15. To register, call 356.2800 or stop by the center. $5 cost, plus cost of your meal.

KIDS & FAMILIES • Throughout July, Duchess of Doodle ™ illustrator Karen Jean Leventhal will lead “Confetti-Colored Funshops” for children ages 5-11 from 2-3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays at Blue Ridge Books in Waynesville. 456.6000. Each session costs $15. 456.6000. www.blueridgebooksnc.com.

• Ronald McDonald will present magic, games and surprises at 2 p.m. on July 15 at Marianna Black Library in Bryson City. 488.3030 oraplatt@fontanalib.org.

• Superhero training for ages 5-11 is scheduled for 1 p.m. on July 15, at Jackson County Public Library in Sylva. 586.2016.

• Heroes in Our Community presented by the American Red Cross (for grades 3-6) is scheduled for 10 a.m. on July 15, at Macon County Public Library in Franklin.

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• North Carolina Zoo presents “Animal Heroes!” at 10:30 a.m. on July 16, at the Waynesville Library and at 2 p.m. on the same day at Canton Library. See some of the zoo’s residents. Part of the Haywood libraries’ “Every Hero Has a Story” series.

• Environmental Heroes Storytime is at 10 a.m. on July 16, at Macon County Public Library in Franklin.

• Ronald McDonald will present magic, games and surprises at 11 a.m. on July 16 at Jackson County Public Library in Sylva. 586.2016.

• Just Write will be held at 2 p.m. on July 16 at Jackson County Public Library in Sylva. Ages 8-12 586.2016.

• Teen DIY: Learn and create through a do-it-yourself series for ages 12-17 at 4 p.m. on July 16 at the Jackson County Public Library in Sylva. 586.2016.

• Environmental Heroes, presented by Division of Air Quality, is at 10 a.m. on July 17, at Macon County Public Library in Franklin.

• Movers and Shakers story time is at 2 p.m. on July 17 Jackson County Public Library in Sylva. Ages 5 and up.

586.2016.

• Kids Crew Summer Fun is scheduled for noon-4 p.m. on July 18 at The Factory in Franklin. Games, crafts, $.99 kids buffet (with purchase of adult pizza buffet), treasure hunt and ice cream bar for $25. 349.8888 or 866.482.2386.

• “Eco Explorers: Raising Trout” is the topic of a program presented by Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education from 1-3 p.m. on July 18, in Pisgah Forest. For ages 813. 877.4423 or lee.sherrill@ncwildlife.org.

• Mini-Movers and Shakers story time is at 11 a.m. on July 20 Jackson County Public Library in Sylva. Ages 25. 586.2016.

• Kindergarten Readiness Storytime is at 10 a.m. on July 20, at Macon County Public Library in Franklin.

• Science of the Superhero with Marvel comic artist is scheduled for 6 p.m. on July 20, at Macon County Public Library in Franklin.

• An animal heroes program is scheduled for 1 p.m. on July 21, at Marianna Black Library in Bryson City. K-2.

488.3030 or aplatt@fontanlib.org.

• Environmental Heroes with Macon Soil and Water Conservation is set for 10 a.m. on July 21, at Macon County Public Library in Franklin.

• Science of the Superhero: Come learn the science of drawing comics from Marvel Comic Book artist Jerry DeCaire. July 21st, 2:00 p.m. at Jackson County Public Library in Sylva. 586.2016.

• Professor Whizzpop performs at 10:30 a.m. on July 21, at Canton Public Library. Magic and balloon creations. www.haywoodlibrary.org or 648.2924.

• A Super Space program is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. on July 22, at Marianna Black Library in Bryson City.

Preschoolers. 488.3030 or aplatt@fontanlib.org.

• Nature Nuts: Stream Investigation, an opportunity to learn about aquatic macro invertebrates, is scheduled for 9-11 a.m. on July 15 and July 18, at Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education in Pisgah Forest. For ages 4-7.

877.4423 or lee.sherrill@ncwildlife.org.

• “B.B. Gun Shooting Range” – an opportunity for ages 8-up to learn about firearm safety and shooting, is scheduled for 9-11 a.m. on July 22, at Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education in Pisgah Forest. 877.4423 or lee.sherrill@ncwildlife.org.

• Teen DIY: Learn and create through a do-it-yourself series for ages 12-and-up at 4 p.m. on July 15 at the Canton Library. www.haywoodlibrary.org or 648.2924.

• Local Heroes presented by the Macon County Sheriff’s Office, for grades 3-6, is scheduled for 10 a.m. on July 22, at Macon County Public Library in Franklin.

• Full STEAM Ahead (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. Jackson County Public Library in Sylva. ages 5+. 586.2016.

• A junior forester program entitled “Wild Places for Wildlife: discovering animal habitats” will teach boys

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and girls ages 8-12 how to find connections in forests and wetlands from 10:30-12:30 p.m. on July 22 at the Cradle of Forestry in American in Pisgah Forest.

Registration required: 877.3130.

• Free jewelry making workshops for youth ages 8 and up will be held from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. July 23 at the Dillsboro Masonic Lodge. Dogwood Crafter Leanne McCoy will teach participants to make a leather bracelet. Register at 586-2435 or junettapell@hotmail.com.

KIDS CAMPS • A “Step Back in Time” summer day camp is scheduled for 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on July 16, July 30, Aug. 6 and Aug. 20 through the Western Carolina University Mountain Heritage Center. Ages 9-11 participate in a time-traveling journey into the region’s cultural past.

Unique activities each day; cost is $25 per day. Lunch and snacks provided. http://www.wcu.edu/academics/edoutreach/conted/camps-and-programs-forkids/index.asp • The Swain Soil & Water Conservation District will host a five-day Environmental Summer Camp for rising seventh and eighth graders in Swain County from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on July 20-24. $25 per student.

Scholarships available on as-needed basis. Register by contacting Lauren Casey at lauren.casey@swaincountync.gov or call 488.8803, ext. 101. Funding provided by Duke Energy.

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• A Robotics with LEGOS Summer Day Camp will be offered for rising fifth through seventh graders from Monday through Friday, July 20-24, at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee. Explore technology behind robotic technology while building and programming with LEGO building sets. Camp meets from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday then from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Friday. Early registration fee is $119. camps.wcu.edu or 227.7397.

• An Amazing Animals camp will be held for ages 710 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on July 28-31 at Highlands Nature Center. Learn how birds fly, whether a turtle can come out of its shell and more. $85 per child. Glemiec@email.wcu.edu, 526.2623, • Openings are available for the Summer Soar adventure camp hosted by Haywood Community Learning Center. The camp is held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Thursday through July 30 Activities include hiking, fishing, gardening and more. To reserve a spot, call Caroline Brown-Williamson at 454.6590, ext. 106. or www.highlandsbiological.org.

KIDS MOVIES • Family movies, rated PG, are shown at 2 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month of the summer at Canton Public Library. Call 648.2924 for movie titles.

• The new “Annie” movie will play for free at noon and 2 p.m. every Saturday in July at The Strand in downtown Waynesville.

• “Ice Age 4: Continental Drift” is showing for free at 10 a.m. July 15-16 at Cherokee Phoenix Theatre.

PhoenixTheatres.com or 497.7384.

• “Everyone’s Hero” is showing for free at 10 a.m. July 15-16 at Cherokee Phoenix Theatre.

PhoenixTheatres.com or 497.7384.

• Catamount Adventures Camp will offer two sessions of outdoor adventures in hiking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting and kayaking. Rising third- through fifth-graders may attend the camp July 20-July 24 for a fee of $250, which includes lunch. Rising sixththrough eighth-graders may attend the camp scheduled for July 27-July 31. The cost is $275, which includes lunch. Both camps will run 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day.

• “Turbo” is showing for free at 10 a.m. July 21-23 at Cherokee Phoenix Theatre. PhoenixTheatres.com or 497.7384.

• A broadway Dance Week is scheduled for July 2123 at MusicWorks! In Clyde. $40, or enroll in Music Theater Intensive Camp (July 27-30) as well and pay $70 for both. 565.0381.

• A Music Theater Intensive is scheduled for July 2730 at MusicWorks! Studio of Performing Arts in Clyde.

Camp meets from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. each day; for ages 8-up. Cost is $120. 565.0381.

Performing Arts Center in Waynesville. $25 per individual, or $80 for season pass. 452.0593 or haywoodarts.org.

• A WNC barbecue festival entitled “Smokin’ in the Valley” is scheduled for July 24-25 at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds. Wncbbqfestival.org or 800.624.4431.

• Mountain street dances with mountain music and clogging are scheduled for the following Friday nights: July 24 and Aug. 7 in downtown Waynesville. downtownwaynesville.com or 456.3517.

• Swannanoa Chamber Music Festival is at 6:30 p.m. on July 26 at the Performing Arts Center in Waynesville. Haywoodarts.org or 452.0593.

• Tickets are on sale now for the second-annual Best of Controlled Chaos Film Festival, which will be held Aug. 15, in Highlands. $75 per ticket (plus $5 tax).

227.7028.

32ND ANNUAL FOLKMOOT • Folkmoot Gala – Champagne and Dessert Reception is scheduled for 6:30-7:30 p.m. on July 16 at the Stompin’ Ground in Maggie Valley. www.folkmootusa.org.

• A children’s movie set in an iced-over land will be shown at 1 p.m. on July 20, at Macon County Public Library in Franklin.

• A Broadway Jazz Dance Camp is set for 12:30-2 p.m. on July 21-23, at MusicWorks! In Clyde. $40. For advanced beginner/intermediate dancers, but advanced dancers also welcome. 565.0381.

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• Catamount Adventure Camps are scheduled for sixth-through-eighth graders on July 27-31 at Western Carolina University. Hiking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting and kayaking. Camp runs from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day.

• Haywood Community College will hold a free 2015 STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) summer camp from 9 a.m to 4 p.m. July 20-24 at the Regional High Technology Center. The camp is designed primarily for rising sophomores and juniors.

Email hightech@haywood.edu or call 828.627.5479.

• A Broadway Tap Camp for advanced beginners to intermediate level is scheduled for 10-11:30 a.m. on July 21-23, at MusicWorks! In Clyde. $40. 565.0381.

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Cullowhee. Learn the basics of engineering design and problem-solving processes. Camp meets from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday then from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Friday. Early registration fee is $119. camps.wcu.edu or 227.7397.

• A family movie, an animated adventure set in Bikini Bottoms, is scheduled for 3:30 p.m.. on July 21, at Marianna Black Library in Bryson City. 488.3030.

• “Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium” is showing for free at 10 a.m. July 21-23 at Cherokee Phoenix Theatre. PhoenixTheatres.com or 497.7384.

• Friends of Folkmoot Gala Preview Performance, a private event for Friends of Folkmoot donors and sponsors, is from 7:30-9:30 p.m. on July 16 at the Stompin’ Ground in Maggie Valley. www.folkmootusa.org.

• The 31st-annual Folkmoot USA is July 16-26 in Haywood and surrounding counties. Folkmootusa.org or 877.365.5872.

• Folkmoot Parade of Nations is July 17 at 1 p.m. on North Main Street In Waynesville and finishing at the historic Haywood County Courthouse.folkmootusa.org; 452.2997.

• Folkmoot Grand Opening is at 7:30 p.m. on July 17 at the Maggie Valley Stompin’ Ground. Reserved seating is $25-30; General admission is $20 for adults; $10 for children 12 and under. www.folkmootusa.org.

• Folkmoot International Day, including all performing groups, is from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on July 18 on Main Street in Waynesville. Free. www.folkmootusa.org.

• All Folkmoot groups will perform at 7:30 p.m. on July 18 at Haywood Community College in Clyde. Reserved seating is $25-30; General admission is $20 for adults; $10 for children 12 and under. www.folkmootusa.org.

• Art Fest, formerly known as International Festival Day, is July 18 in downtown Waynesville.

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A&E FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS • “Way Back When” trout dinner will be held at 5:30 p.m. July 17, at the Cataloochee Ranch in Maggie Valley. Featuring food and storytelling of a 1930’s Appalachian trout camp. Purchase tickets at 926.1401 or 800.868.1401 or www.cataloocheeranch.com. Other dates for the dinner are: July 31; Aug. 14 and 28; and Sept. 4 and 25.

• A shooting and dribbling basketball camp is set for 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on July 27-30 at Waynesville Recreation Center. Reservations are now being accepted. Cost is $100; $25 deposit is required. For boys and girls in fourth through 11th grades. Kevin Cantwell at academy7@live.com.

• The Swannanoa Chamber Music Festival presents its 46th season to the listeners of Western North Carolina. Concerts are at 7:30 p.m. July 19 and 26 at the Haywood Arts Regional Theatre in Waynesville.

Also Aug. 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Waynesville. www.swannanoachambermusic.com or 452.0593.

• A Robotics Engineering for Teens Summer Day Camp will be offered for rising eighth through 12th graders from July 27-31, at Western Carolina University in

• The Swannanoa Chamber Music Festival Program – mostly Russian – is at 6:30 p.m. on July 19 at the

• All Folkmoot groups perform at 1:30 p.m. on July 19 at Diana Wortham Theatre in Asheville. General admission is $30 for adults; $15 for children 12 and under. 257.4530. www.folkmootusa.org.

• World Friendship Day, part of the Folkmoot festivities, is at 7 p.m. on July 19 at Stuart Auditorium at Lake Junaluska. Four groups perform. Reserved seating is $25-30; General admission is $20 for adults; $10 for children 12 and under. www.folkmootusa.org.

• Three Folkmoot groups perform at 7:30 p.m. on July 20 at Franklin High School. General admission costs $18; children 12 and under cost $9. www.folkmootusa.org.

• Three Folkmoot groups perform at 7:30 p.m. on July 21 at Swain High School in Bryson City. General admission costs $16; children 12 and under cost $8. www.folkmootusa.org.

• Three Folkmoot groups perform at 7:30 p.m. on July 21 at Colonial Theater in Canton. General admission costs $16; children 12 and under cost $8. www.folkmootusa.org.

• A Chilean Dinner featuring Folkmoot USA musicians from Chile is scheduled for 6:45 p.m. on July 23, at the Classic Wineseller in Waynesville. $49.99 per per-

son plus tax, tip and beverages. 452.6000. www.theclassicwineseller.com.

• Three Folkmoot groups perform at 4 p.m. on July 23 at the Haywood County Fairgrounds in Waynesville. $18 per carload. www.folkmootusa.org.

• An Extravaganza Matinee, part of the Folkmoot festivities, is scheduled for 2 p.m. on July 24 at the Maggie Valley Stompin’ Grounds. Reserved seating is $25-30 for adults. www.folkmootusa.org.

• An Extravaganza, part of the Folkmoot festivities, is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on July 24 at the Maggie Valley Stompin’ Grounds. Reserved seating is $30-35 for adults. General admission is $20 for adults; $5 for students and children. www.folkmootusa.org.

• All Folkmoot groups will perform at 7:30 p.m. on July 25 at Haywood Community College in Clyde. Reserved seating is $25-30; General admission is $20 for adults; $5 for students and children. www.folkmootusa.org.

• One Cherokee group and one Folkmoot group will perform at 3 p.m. on July 25 at the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds. General admission is $10 for adults; $5 for students and children. www.folkmootusa.org.

• Three Folkmoot groups will perform at 3 p.m. on July 25 at Western Carolina University’s Bardo Theater in Cullowhee. Reserved seating is $16 for adults; $5 for students and children. www.folkmootusa.org.

• Candlelight Closing, featuring all Folkmoot groups, is set for 7 p.m. on July 26 at Stuart Auditorium at Lake Junaluska. Reserved seating is $25-30; general admission is $20 for adults and $10 for children 12 and under. www.folkmootusa.org.

ON STAGE & IN CONCERT • Christian Music recording artist TobyMac will perform at 7:30 p.m. on July 17, at the Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts in Franklin. Tickets start at $35. For info or to purchase tickets, visit GreatMountainMusic.com or call 866.273.4615.

• Elvis Tribute Artist Elvis-Brad rouse will perform at 7 p.m. on July 18 at City Lights Café in Sylva.

• The Snyder Family Band performs bluegrass, southern rock, blues, Texas swing and “newgrass” at 7:30 p.m. on July 18 at Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center.

Tickets: $20 for adults; $10 for students. Tickets available at www.stecoahvalleycenter.com, 479.3364 or in person at the center. Sponsored by Graham Revitalization Economic Action Team.

• Serpentine Arborvitae performs at 7 p.m. on July 18, as part of “Jazz Divas” series at Classic Wineseller in Waynesville. Joining Arborvitae will be Steinway Artist and composer Michael Jefry Stevens and bassist Zack Page. $44.00 show ticket includes four-course dinner.

452.6000 or www.classicwineseller.com.

• Mike Ryan Texas Country performs at 7:30 p.m. on July 19 at The Strand in Waynesville. $10 in advance; $12 at the door. Maggie Valley Band (American roots, funky, traditional bluegrass) opens at 7 p.m.

• A troupe of budding Broadway stars from around the world will give a free performance at 3 p.m. on July 19, at Western Carolina University’s John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center in Cullowhee.

Triplearts.wcu.edu or 227.7397.

• Haywood Community Band “Salutes America” at 6:30 p.m. on July 19 with a free concert at Maggie Valley Pavilion. Haywoodcommunityband.org or 456.4880.

• The instructional staff of Western Carolina University’s summer dulcimer conference will be featured on the traditional Appalachian instruments during a concert at 7 p.m. on July 23, at WCU’s John W. Bardo Fine and Performing Arts Center in Cullowhee.

Free. learn@wcu.edu or 227.7397.

• “Oklahoma” will be on stage through Aug. 2 at

HART Theatre in Waynesville. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and at 3 p.m. on Sundays.

Harttheatre.com or 456.6322.

• Doug Gibson will perform as part of the 2015 Summer Concert Series starting at 7 p.m. on July 16, at WCU’s Central Plaza. Bring blankets or chairs.

Francis Ann Ortiz at 227.2612 or faortizpineda@wcu.edu. http://www.douggibsonmusic.com/.

• “Music on the River” concert series will feature AM SuperStars Band from 7-9 p.m. on July 17, at the Oconaluftee River Stage in downtown Cherokee. Free.

800.438.1601, 359.6490 or travel@nc-cherokee.com.

• A Comedy Show is scheduled for 8 p.m. on July 18 at BearWaters Brewing in Waynesville. bwbrewing.com or 246.0602.

• “Mike Ryan” is at 7:30 p.m. on July 19 at The Strand Theater in Waynesville. $10 in advance or $12 on show date. 38main.com or 283.0079.

CLASSES AND PROGRAMS • An Extension and Community Association Craft Club Workshop, Cards with Candy, is set for 10 a.m.-noon on July 16, in the Conference Room of the Community Service Center in Sylva. $5. Register at 586.4009.

• High Country Guild will hold a monthly meeting featuring a presentation of Christmas in July Fun Scrappy Tee Skirt with Prairie Points at 6:30 p.m. on July 16 at First Methodist Church in Waynesville.

ing of her paintings at Village Framer in downtown Waynesville all of the month of July. Silvia’s paintings were recently featured in Art Quench magazine, a Sun Valley, Calif. magazine.

• Western North Carolina pottery pieces on loan from the collection of Rodney Leftwich are on display from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Tuesdays through Saturdays at the Shelton House in Waynesville. www.sheltonhouse.org.

CALL FOR VENDORS / SPONSORS • Sponsorships are being accepted, and vendors are sought for the Lakeside Rumble, a single-day, fourperson team functional fitness competition that’s scheduled for Aug. 1 at Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center. Register at www.unbrokenseries.com/lakesiderumble.

• Randy Flack will perform from 7-10 p.m. on July 17, at Fontana Village Resort. Fontanavillage.com.

• Handmade Beauty Products, a program presented

by DIY@The Library, is scheduled for 5-6:30 p.m. on July 16, at the Waynesville Library. Led by local naturopath Michelle Sanderbeck, ND. Learn how to make Moisturizing Honey Bath Wash and Brown Sugar Facial Scrub. Sign-up required: 356.2507.

• A new movie directed by Angelina Jolie and based on a book by Laura Hillenbrand will be shown at 2 and 7 p.m. on July 15, at the Macon County Public Library in Franklin. For info including movie title, call 524.3600.

• “Music on the River” concert series will feature An Evening with Elvis from 7-9 p.m. on July 18, at the Oconaluftee River Stage in downtown Cherokee. Free.

800.438.1601, 359.6490 or travel@nc-cherokee.com.

• A craft class titled Cards with Candy will be offered by the Jackson County Cooperative Extension from 10 a.m.-noon on July 16. $5; supplies provided. Register at 586.4009.

• A classic Western movie starring Randolph Scott and Mariette Hartley will be shown at 2 p.m. on July 17, at the Macon County Public Library in Franklin. For info and movie title, call 524.3600.

• Aaron Tracy Band will perform from 7-10 p.m. on July 18, at Fontana Village Resort.

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• An arts and crafts market is scheduled for 10 a.m.4 p.m. on July 18 in Dillsboro. 506.8331 or www.visitdillsboro.org.

• Liz & AJ Nance Amazing voice & extensive playlist will perform from 6:30-8 p.m. on July 18 at the Depot in Bryson City. Part of the Music in the Mountains free concert series. www.greatsmokies.com.

• Creating Community. Sumi-e Painting at 11 a.m. on July 18 Jackson County Public Library in Sylva. Ages 5 and up. 586.2016.

• The Groovy Movie Club will screen “Ex Machina” at 7 p.m. on July 17 at Buffy Queen’s Home in Dellwood.

Discussion follows screening. Seating limited; RSVP and get directions by calling 926.2508 or 454.5949 or write JohnBuckleyX@gmail.com.

• Lisa Price Band (country/rock/bluegrass) will perform as part of Concerts on the Creek from 7-9 p.m. on July 17 at Bridge Park in Sylva. 800.962.1911.

• The Pickin’ on the Square (Franklin) summer concert series will have Jukers Moon (Motown, Beach, Etc) July 18 at 7:30 p.m. Free. An open mic jam session begins at 6:30 p.m. www.franklinnc.com/pickin.html.

• Buchanan Boys will perform as part of the 2015 Summer Concert Series starting at 7 p.m. on July 23, at WCU’s Central Plaza. Bring blankets or chairs.

Francis Ann Ortiz at 227.2612 or faortizpineda@wcu.edu. https://www.facebook.com/buchananboys

NIGHTLIFE • Macedonian Wine Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. on July 16 at the Classic Wineseller. Includes a four course dnner served with Macedonian wines. $44.99 per person. 452-6000 or www.classicwineseller.com.

• Through the Hills performs at 8 p.m. on July 17 at BearWaters Brewing in Waynesville. bwbrewing.com; 246.0602.

• Troy Underwood performs at 6 p.m. on July 17 as part of Andrews Brewing Company’s Patio Music Series. No cover. 321.2006 or www.AndrewsBrewing.com.

• Tonology plays July 17 at Water’n Hole.

• A drum circle with the Unitarian Church in Franklin and the Dillsboro Drum Circle is scheduled for 4 p.m. on July 18, in Dillsboro. 332.7118.

• Travers Brothership performs at 7 p.m. on July 18 as part of Andrews Brewing Company’s Lawn Chair Music Series. $5. 321.2006 or www.AndrewsBrewing.com.

• Zuzu Welsh performs at 8 p.m. on July 18 at Innovation Brewing in Sylva.

• Christmas in July, the Cane Creek Extension and Community Association group, meets at 6 p.m. on July 21 at a location to be determined. 586.4009.

• Johanna Ohly (potter) and Diane Herring (watercolor artist/jewelry maker) are featured artists for the month of July at Tunnel Mountain Crafts in Dillsboro.

Shop is open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday through Saturday and noon-4 p.m. on Sunday.

ART SHOWINGS AND GALLERIES • A closing reception for exhibitions “Source Materials” and “A Thousand Mornings” – featuring artists Norma Hendrix, Lisa Pressman, Rebecca Crowell, Debra Fritts and Charles Basham, is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. on July 16, at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee. To view art that will be raffled off and to purchase tickets, visit www.cullowheemountainarts.org/Drawings-for-Art-Fundraiser.

• Artist Silvia Williams will have a multi media show-

• “There’s a Bear in My Backyard!” – a program presented by Blue Ridge Parkway park rangers – is scheduled for 7 p.m. on July 16 at the Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center at Milepost 384. Registration required: 298.5330, ext. 304.

• Western North Carolina Landscape Through Literature, field trips and conversations with the region’s best outdoors-oriented writers, will continue daily till July 17 at the Highlands Biological Station.

Authors include George Ellison, Christopher Benfey, Katherine Stripling, Catherine Carter, Natalie Goldberg, David Joy, Catherine Reid and Jonathan Williams.www.highlandsbiological.org/summercourses.

• Mountain Wildlife Days are scheduled for July 1718 at Sapphire Valley Resort. Activities, trips and presentations. For a complete schedule of events and details including costs for each, visit www.mountainwildlifedays.com.

• Cherokee Dog Days Tagged Tournament is July 1718 at Cherokee Waters.

BEGINNING MONDAY AUGUST 3rd APPLE CREEK CAFE WILL OPEN IT'S DOORS FOR DINNER. Apple Creek Café has become one of Haywood County's Best Locations for Lunch since its grand reopening under new ownership in the spring, offering fresh made to order sandwiches, salads and house made soups and desserts.

• The reservation deadline is Thursday, July 16, for a bark basket workshop that’s scheduled for 2-5 p.m. on July 19, at Western Carolina University’s Hunter Library. $25 workshop fee includes materials.

227.7129 or pameister@wcu.edu.

• Smoky Mountain Crafter’s Guild will have a Quilters’/Crafters’ Yard Sale at 6:30 p.m. on July 20 in Tartan Hall of 1st Presbyterian Church in Franklin.

• “4,000 Reasons to Love (and Protect) Native Bees,” part of the Zahner Conservation Lectures, is set for July 16 at Highlands Nature Center. Dr. Clay Bolt, Natural History and Conservation Photographer, is featured. 526.2623.

Waynesville and the surrounding areas are in need of a family friendly, quality, low cost dinner option. The menu will include items such as fried chicken, fried catfish, meatloaf, pork loin, and chicken & dumplings among other proteins. Your favorite fresh sides will accompany your order to include, green beans, corn, fried okra, macaroni and cheese, and mashed potatoes just to name a few. Not to mention house made rolls and desserts as well as soft serve ice cream.

Dinner is sure to be just as good!!!

In the meantime come see us for lunch as always.

Our Traditional Lunch Menu Monday - Friday 10:30am-3pm Family Style Dinner Menu Monday -Friday 4:30pm-8:30pm Beginning August 3rd.

We can't wait to see you!!!!

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• Joe Cruz (piano, vocals) performs at 7 p.m. on July 17, at Classic Wineseller in Waynesville. 452.6000 or www.classicwineseller.com.

• HART Theatre will hold auditions for principal roles in its September productions of the Ken Ludwig comedy “Fox On The Fairway” at 6:30 p.m. on July 19-20, in the barn of the Shelton House Museum of N.C. Handicrafts next to Hart Theatre in Waynesville.

• “Ex Machina,” Rated R, will be shown from July 1719 and July 21-22 at The Strand in downtown Waynesville. Showtimes are 7 p.m. on July 17, 4 and 7 p.m. on July 18, 2 p.m. on July 19, and 7 p.m. on July 21-22.

• Lake Canoeing is July 18 at a WNC lake to be determined. Under 16 must be accompanied by adult; Under 18 must have adult present at registration. $25 per person; includes transportation and lunch.

Register by July 15. 293.3053 or jenniferbennett@jacksonnc.org. Meet at 9 a.m. at Jackson County Recreation Department in Cullowhee.

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• Kelsey-Hutchinson Park (Highlands) will have August Christopher as part of their “Saturdays on Pine” summer concert series at 6 p.m. July 18. www.highlandschamber.org.

• A multi-part writing workshop series is being held from 2-4 p.m. on Sundays through July 26 at Blue Ridge Books. “Change Your Colors, Change Your Thinking, Change Your Life!” is July 12; “Fairy Tales for Adults-Hans Christian Andersen Wants You!” is July 19, “Christmas in July – Bling Your Way Into the Holiday Spirit” is July 26. $25 per session.

456.6000.

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OUTDOOR MUSIC • Pickin’ in the Park is from 7-10 p.m. on Fridays at the Canton Rec Park. Free. Cantonnc.com or 648.2363.

• Dirty Soul Revival plays July 18 at the Water’n Hole.

Lunch: 10:30 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. Dinner 4:30 P.M.-8:30 P.M.

32 Felmet Street off N. Main St. Waynesville To Go Orders: 828-456-9888

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• The Southeastern Gas and Petroleum Expo is July 17-19 at the Maggie Valley Festival Grounds.

Southeasternoilandpetroleum.com or 423.465.5855.

• A Mountain Wildlife Days walk of Cashiers Commons, organized by Highlands Plateau Audubon Society, will be led by Romney Bathurst at 9 a.m. on July 17.

• North Carolina’s annual Beef Field Day, an educational program for cattle producers, is set for 8:30 a.m. July 18, at the Mountain Research Station on Test Farm Road in Waynesville. Dee Shore, 919.513.3117 or dee_shore@ncsu.edu.

• The Highlands Plateau Greenway has scheduled its monthly workday for 9 a.m.-noon on July 18. Ran Shaffner at highlandsgreenway@nctv.com or 526.5622.

at the Nantahala Outdoor Center. It’s a national-level youth event with slalom, downriver and freestyle competitions for beginner through advanced paddlers.

• The PBS film “Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air” will be shown on July 20 at Hudson Library in Highlands.

Presented by Highlands Plateau Audubon Society.

• Registration is underway for the Lakeside Rumble, a single-day, four-person team functional fitness competition that’s scheduled for Aug. 1 at Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center. Register at www.unbrokenseries.com/lakesiderumble.

• “The Heart of Horse Cove,” a guided eco tour presented by the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust, is scheduled for July 21. $35 donation requested of nonmembers; $10 for HCLT members. Julie.hitrust@earthlink.net or 526.1111. www.hicashlt.org.

• Pool Battleship is scheduled for 7-9 p.m. on July 21 at the Cashiers Community Pool and on July 22 at the Sylva Community Pool. Under 16 must be accompanied by adult; Under 18 must have adult present at registration. Use buckets, cups and other objects to sink opponents’ canoes. $5 per immediate family.

293.3053 or jenniferbennett@jacksonnc.org.

• “Birds and Beer” will be presented by Highlands Plateau Audubon Society at 5:30 p.m. on July 21 at Sapphire Mountain Brewing Company at the Clubhouse of Sapphire National Golf Club. Pizza and pub grub available.

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• A bird walk along the greenway is scheduled for July 22. Meet at 8 a.m. at the Macon County Public Library parking area in Franklin. 524.5234.

• The 50th annual Macon County Gemboree gem and mineral show opens on July 23 at the Macon County Community Building south of Franklin off U.S. Highway 441. The Gemboree is from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Thursday through Saturday and from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sunday, July 26. $2 daily admission for adults; free for kids 12 and under. $5 run-of-show ticket covers admission for all four days. Macon residents get in for $1 on Sunday. 800.336.7829 or 524.3161.

• Appalachian Trail Conservancy seeks volunteers, 18 and older, to join the Smokies Wilderness Elite Appalachian Trail Crew – a mobile group that focuses on trail maintenance in the heart of the Smokies on sections more than five miles from the nearest road – from July 28-Aug. 2. www.appalachiantrail.org/crews.

COMPETITIVE EDGE • The Whitewater Junior Olympics, hosted by the Nantahala Racing Club, are scheduled for July 24-26

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Visit www.smokymountainnews.com and click on Calendar for: ■ Complete listings of local music scene ■ Regional festivals ■ Art gallery events and openings ■ Complete listings of recreational offerings at regional health and fitness centers ■ Civic and social club gatherings

• Early registration is open for the Blue Ridge Breakaway, a multi-distance bike ride set for Aug. 15 in Haywood County. Early bird rates are $41 for the 26-mile route through Aug. 1 and $46 for the 51-, 76and 106-mile distances. Blueridgebreakaway.com or 456.3021.

• Richard’s Run, a 5K mountain trail run for brain cancer research, is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 1, at Cataloochee Ranch in Maggie Valley. $25 entry fee. Register at richardsrun.org.

FARM & GARDEN • “Year-Round Green Appeal: Moss Gardening Basics with Annie Martin” is scheduled for 2-4 p.m. on July 21 at the Botanical Garden at the Highlands Biological Station. $10 for Highlands Biological Foundation members; $35 for new members. www.highlandsbiological.org or 526.2221.

• A free class on composting is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21. Giving Garden program.

648.2924.

• “Get Acquainted with the Natives,” a discussion about native plants and pollinators with Susan Sunflower, is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, as part of the Village Nature Series at the Village Green Commons in Cashiers. Co-hosted by HighlandsCashiers Land Trust and the Village Green. Everyone is welcome.

• A plant clinic for anyone with gardening questions is available by calling the Haywood County Extension Master Gardners at 456.3575 from 9 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m. on Mondays through Fridays through September.

• The “31” ECA group meets at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, in the Conference Room of the Community Service Center in Sylva. For info, contact the NC Cooperative Extension Office at 586.4009.

leader Gail Lehman at 524.5298 for reservations and info.

• Haywood Historic Farmers Market is held from 8 a.m.-noon on Wednesdays and Saturdays in the parking lot of HART Theatre in Waynesville. 280.1381 or haywoodfarmersmarket@gmail.com.

• Carolina Mountain Club has an 11-mile hike with a 1,400-foot elevation gain on July 19. For info, contact leader Jill Gottesman at 587.9453, 301.8900 or jill_gottesman@tws.org.

• The Original Waynesville Tailgate Market is from 8 a.m.-noon on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 171 Legion Drive in Waynesville (behind Bogart’s).

456.1830 or vrogers12@att.net.

• A guided hike and lunch on the trail with Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust is scheduled for Tuesday, July 21. $35 for nonmembers (includes oneyear membership); $10 for members. Reservations required: Julie@hitrust@earthlink.net, 526.1111. Info: hicashlt.org.

• The Jackson County Farmers Market will be on Saturdays from 9 a.m.-noon on at its Bridge Park location in Sylva.

Info:jacksoncountyfarmersmarket@gmail.com or website jacksoncountyfarmersmarket.org.

• The ‘Whee Farmer’s Market is open from 4-7 p.m. every Tuesday at the corner of the N. Country Club Drive and Stadium View Drive in Cullowhee, behind the entrance to the Village of Forest Hills off Highway 107 across from Western Carolina University.

476.0334

• Carolina Mountain Club has scheduled a 9.5-mile hike with a 1,600-foot ascent on July 22. Contact leader Janet Martin at 502.494.5309 or jaykaymartin@msn.com.

• Carolina Mountain Club has a 9.5-mile, all-day hike on July 22. Elevation gain is 1,600 feet. For info, contact leader Janet Martin at 502.494.5309 or jaykaymartin@msn.com.

• The Cashiers Tailgate market is open from 9 a.m.noon on Saturdays at the United Community Bank on N.C. 107 South. 226.9988 or blueridgefarmers@gmail.com.

• A hike of Twentymile Loops is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on Friday, July 24. $20 for Great Smoky Mountain Association members; $35 for nonmembers. For info or to RSVP, write membership@gsmassoc.org or call 865.436.7318, ext. 222 or ext. 254.

• Cowee Farmers Market is from 3:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesdays through Oct. 28 at the Old Cowee School in Franklin. info@coweefarmersmarket.com , 524.8369 or www.coweefarmersmarket.com.

• Carolina Mountain Club has a 10-mile hike with a 1,700-mile ascent on July 25. For info, contact leader Amy Treverton at 216.3914 or athikerbabe@gmail.com.

• The Franklin Farmers Tailgate Market is from 8 a.m.-noon on Saturdays on East Palmer Street across from Drake Software in Franklin. 349.2049 or alan_durden@ncsu.edu.

• The Nantahala Hiking Club will take a strenuous 10-mile hike (elevation change 800 ft.) on Saturday, July 25, to Charlie's Bunion in the Smoky Mountains.

Contact leader Don O'Neal, 586.5723, for reservations.

Visitors welcome; no dogs please.

• Swain County Farmers Market will be open from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. on Fridays at the barn on Island Street in Bryson City. Special Tuesday hours from 5 to 8 p.m. during peak months through Sept. 15. 488.3848 or Christine_bredenkamp@ncsu.edu.

• Cherokee Farmers Market is from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Fridays from July through Oct. 30 at 876 Acquoni Road next to the Easter Band of Cherokee Indians Cooperative Extension Office. For info, contact Sarah McClellan at 359.6935 or saramccl@nccherokee.com.

• The Farmstand at Cherokee Indian Hospital is open from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Thursdays from June through Sept. 24. For info, contact Nilofer Couture at nilofer.couture@cherokeehospital.org.

HIKING CLUBS • Carolina Mountain Club will have an 8.2-mile hike with a 1,700-foot ascent on July 15. For info, contact leader Ashok Kudva at 698.7119, 674.1374 or ashok.kudva@att.net.

• The Nantahala Hiking Club will take a moderate-tostrenuous 10-mile hike, with an elevation change of 800 feet, to Pickens Nose on Saturday, July 18. Call

• The Nantahala Hiking Club will take an easy 2-mile, cool and shady hike on Sunday, July 26, to Big Laurel Falls and Mooney Falls in Standing Indian area (elevation change 150 ft.). Call leader Mary Stone, 369.7352, for reservations. Visitors and children welcome. No dogs please.

• Carolina Mountain Club has an 8.8-mile hike with an elevation gain of 1,500-feet on July 26. For info, contact leader Laura Frisbie at 337.5845 or laurafrisbie@charter.net.

• Carolina Mountain Club has a 5.1-mile hike with a 1,100-ascent on July 26. For info, contact Bobbie Powers at 667.5419 or bobbiepowers23@gmail.com.

• Friends of the Smokies hikes are offered on the second Tuesday of each month. www.friendsofthesmokies.org/hikes.html.

• Nantahala Hiking Club based in Macon County holds weekly Saturday hikes in the Nantahala National Forest and beyond. www.nantahalahikingclub.org • High Country Hikers, based out of Hendersonville but hiking throughout Western North Carolina, plans hikes every Monday and Thursday. Schedules, meeting places and more information are available on their website, www.highcountryhikers.org.

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67 ACRES IN CULLOWHEE Near WCU. Includes 2/BR 2/BA, 1600 sq. ft. House with Separate Workshop. Very Private, Long Range Views, Ideal for Family Compound, Several Potential House Sites. Priced to Sell $360,000. Brokers Welcome 2% Commission. For more info www.918gapbranch.blogspot.com or Call 828.586.0165

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PUBLISHER’S NOTICE All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise “any preference, limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination” Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians, pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18 This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. All dwellings advertised on an equal opportunity basis.

HOMES FOR SALE FOR SALE BY OWNER Ranch Style Home, 3/BR 1/BA, Unrestricted, 1.76 Acres, Creek/ Waterfall, Privacy, Workshop, 1 Mile from Hwy 23/74 Near Dillsboro. Large Deck w/ Covered BBQ Pitt, Garden Spot, Hardwood Floors. $139,500 For more info 828.508.3653 or 828.508.3654 BRUCE MCGOVERN A Full Service Realtor, Locally Owned and Operated mcgovernpropertymgt@gmail.com McGovern Property Management 828.283.2112.

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Getting to the bottom of the ‘The Spittlebug Story’

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George Ellison

hen my son, now grown, was about 9 or 10, he queried me one summer day about the foamy bubbles in the tall grass of a meadow above the house.

“Why’s that snot in the weeds?” he asked.

“Frog spit,” I said, exhausting my knowledge of the subject. That’s what I’d been told as a boy, and that’s all I knew about the small masses of froth that mysteriously Columnist appear in the weeds each year.

We examined several of the globules with our fingertips and discovered one or two critters sequestered within each. They were greenish-brown and did resemble tiny frogs, but they were obviously some form of insect.

A little field guide research back at the house uncovered the basic information that they’re the nymphal form of several insect species variously known as spittlebugs or froghoppers.

By that time my son already knew more than he cared to know about the matter and moved on to other interests. But I’ve expanded my spittlebug research program through

BACK THEN

Froghopper nymph. Donated photo

the years, collecting scraps of information on these curious insects. Here then is “The Spittlebug Story” as I now understand it.

In late fall adult froghoppers deposit frost-resistant eggs in the angle between the leaf and stem of a plant. The nymphs that hatch out in spring feed upon the plant’s juices, positioning themselves upside down so that excess juices are excreted from the insect’s anus, thus allowing gravity to cause the slick fluid — which contains a waxy substance produced in the abdomen — to coat their bodies.

According to entymologist Ross Hutchins, “The basic substance composing this foam comes from the Malpighian tubes or excretory tube organs and more or less resembles silk in its chemical nature.”

Two abdominal segments are equipped with pump-like glands (“spiracles” or “breathing pores”) that in a short while produce a frothy mass the consistency of saliva.

That’s how it’s done — but why? Here are some of the theories.

• The process gives the insect (which spends most of its nymphal life sucking juice from plant stems) a way to get rid of excess fluids. The canopy of resulting spittle also provides the nymph with a moist and cool environment in which to mature. They

Now, I don’t mind poking my finger into the spittlebug’s domain in order to examine the little bugs therein, which are sort of cute in an insect kind of way. I do that at least several times a year. But I draw the line at tasting of the stuff. Someone else is going to have to determine whether or not it’s “distasteful.”

So, there you go. When your son or daughter asks “Why’s that snot in the weeds?” you can simply say “Frog spit” and keep on trucking; or, you can hunker down and reel off “The Spittlebug Story.”

(George Ellison is a naturalist and writer.

He can be reached at info@georgeellison.com.)

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quickly dry up and die when removed from their spittle dwellings.

• Most observers assume that these masses also serve as camouflage from birds.

But it turns out that the spittlebug’s main predator is a wasp which has learned that if it lays its eggs in the conspicuous froth the baby wasps will have tasty spittlebugs to feed upon.

• At least one spittlebug authority asserts that the primary objective of the spittle mass is not camouflage — “for the spittle is white and obvious” — but rather to “provide a distasteful substance that a predator would have to search through.”

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