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TEXAS DEVELOPER PROPOSING CASHIERS LAKE HOMES
DAN BROWN / Staff
More than 75 concerned southern Jackson County residents pack the Albert Carlton -Cashiers Community Library last week for a public hearing on
proposed dredging of Cashiers Lake and a related housing development. The N.C. Department of Wildlife Resources presented the hearing.
Public ac s Lake Hearming
Attendees split on proposed Cashiers Lake dredging, development
BY DAN BROWN
Staff
outhem Jackson County resi-
dents sounded off about the
proposed dredging and hous-
ing development plans for
Cashiers Lake during a public hear-
ing Thursday at the Albert Carlton -
Cashiers Community Library.
The full -house crowd of about 75
concerned citizens offered differing
opinions, some in support and others
in opposition of the dredging of the
lake. The 23 individuals that signed
up to speak during the hearing were
split about what to do with the
dredged silt, and other, older toxic
substances that might be unearthed
in the dredging process.
"They need to dredge the lake
because of the silt," said Cashiers
resident Don Sullivan, whose home
sits within "spitting distance" of the
lake. "The lake is too shallow right
now because of all the silt runoff
due to developments over the years.
There are great fish in that lake, but
you can't put a boat in it because it's
too shallow."
Large scale Cashiers Lake
dredging proposed
The proposed large-scale Cashiers
Lake dredging and housing develop-
ment project was revealed in a US.
Army Corps of Engineers letter sent
to 29 property owners adjoining the
89 -acre project in May 2018.
Cashiers Lake is a man-
MYC barn dance
nets record amount
BY DON RICHESON generous in their support
Staff of our students again this
year, and very happy to
Mountain Youth Chari- learn that they had such
ties' third annual barn a good time!" said MYC
dance and barbecue in President Marcia Shawler,
Glenville last who lives in Ca -
month netted more Inside shiers. "It was a
than $50,000, Donors give great party for a
a record for the Summit Charter great cause."
MYC fundraiser. School $200,000 Another ben -
The bulk of this, plus, page BA eficiary is Blue
$30,000, will be awarded Ridge Junior Appalachian
to the Blue Ridge School Musicians. The balance
Education Foundation of the money raised at the
to benefit students Blue event will provide funds
Ridge School and Blue for grants to eligible or -
Ridge Early College. ganizations who apply
"We are delighted that
our community was so See MYC page 8A
made lake created in the 1920s by
damming up the Chattooga River
headwaters. Developers in that era
had reportedly intended to sell home
lots around the lake, but were unsuc-
cessful.
According to N.C. Department
of Water Resources documents, the
project application calls for dredg-
ing 6.54 acres of wetlands and
17.37 acres of lake bottom, deepen-
ing parts of Cashiers Lake by three
feet. The dredged material would be
transported by dump trucks to a dis-
posal area between Zeb Alley Road
and Cashiers Lake Road. The site is
now generally undeveloped forest
land — "mixed pinelhardwood forest
See DREDGING page 3A
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Mountain Youth Charities volunteer Laura Plush, left, and Blue Ridge
School seventh grade student Bella Dorsey look over a clay pot and
hammer Bella painted at last month's MYC-benefit Glenville hoedown.
Folks attending made donations to buy decorated items like the ones
Bella made.
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JC officials look
for solution to
housing woes
Year-round homes for velop and administer an
middle income people access to a fair housing
in short supply locally A housing trust fund
and a housing survey
BY BETH LAWRENCE would help the commit-
WNC News Share
tee better address the
WNC News Share
needs of Jackson County,
County officials are ex-
Poston said.
amining ways to mitigate
Housing trust funds
the lack of single family
are designed to promote
housing in the area, in-
development and mainte-
cluding in southern Jack-
nance of affordable hous-
son County.
ing. The money can be
At a planning session
used for new construction
last month, the board of
or renovation of existing
commissioners, Planning
housing.
Director Michael Poston
Jackson is one of sev-
and members of the hous-
eral area counties to com-
ing committee
"During her tenure as
plete a survey to
discussed an on-
gyred Elliott on her per-
address housing
going housing
she is excellent at her
needs.
study that could
,pense a final verdict.
M o u n t a i n
offer some solu-
_ , West Partnership
tions to handle
and Southwest -
the needs of the
y
ern Commission
community. Michael Poston worked with a re -
Last year
search consultant
Poston asked the board to
from Asheville to
establish the committee
complete a housing sur-
as part of the 2040 Land
vey for all western North
Use Plan. The committee
Carolina counties.
includes representation
Most of the surveys
from the Planning and
have been completed, but
Economic Development
Jackson's is taking longer
departments, Tuckaseigee
due to its unique circum -
Water and Sewer Author-
stances.
ity and County Attorney
Rich Price, economic
Heather Baker.
development director ad -
According to Poston,
dressed the board about
the committee was
what he has seen so far.
charged to do four things
"The analyst is look-
- take a look at land pres-
ing at the myriad of stu-
ervation programs; take
dent housing that we have
a look at housing trust
in the central part of the
fund programs; complete
a housing survey; and de- See HOUSING page 3A
Supt. Kim Elliott receives
gree percent pay hike
BY TYLER DAVIS
tendent can receive.
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In North Carolina, su-
perintendents cannot be
Members of the Jack-
contracted for more than
n County School Board
four years. When it comes
ted unanimously last
time to extend an existing
)nth to extend Superin-
contract, board officials
ident Kim Elliott's con-
can extend it by one, two
ct by a year and raised
or three years. Elliott
r current $120,132 sal-
was first named super -
i' by three percent.
intendent in 2018 with a
Elliott also received a
four-year contract in a 4-1
istinguished" rating on
vote.
r annual evaluation.
"During her tenure as
Each board member
superintendent, Elliott
gyred Elliott on her per-
has had to show us that
rmance and leadership
she is excellent at her
ills before meeting to
job," Board Chairman Ali
,pense a final verdict.
Laird -Large said. "She
►istinguished" is the
;hest score a superin-
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• Aug. 26 — Robert Allen Hooper, 43, 577
Keyhole Lane, Cullowhee, failure to appear
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Speedwell Church Road, Cullowhee, simple
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Pine Creek Road, Cullowhee, misdemeanor
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one civil dispute, one mu-
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and one welfare check.
Fire
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shiers -Glenville Volun-
teer Fire Department
calls available include:
• 4:43 p.m. Aug. 29 —
respond to accident on
N.C. Highway 107 North,
five and one-half miles
from crossroads.
• 8:17 p.m. Aug. 29
— respond to fire alarm
on Golfview Drive, two-
tenths of a mile from
crossroads.
• 11 p.m. Aug. 29 — re-
spond to accident on Nor-
ton Road, one mile from
crossroads.
• 9:22 a.m. Aug. 30 —
respond to fire alarm on
Club Lodges Drive.
• 12:30 p.m. Aug. 30 —
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rying concealed weapon, failure to appear
on shoplifting and concealment of goods,
$1,000 bond.
• Aug. 27 — Dillion Wayne McKay Wat-
kins, 28, 1436 Johns Creek Road, Cullo-
whee, failure to appear on possession of
drug paraphernalia, failure to appear on pos-
session of methamphetamine, $30,000 bond.
• Aug. 30 — Fernando Esau Alvarez -Blan-
co, 17, 270 Arcadia Way, Glenville, failure
to appear on breaking or entering, simple af-
fray, $1,000 bond.
• Aug. 30 — Jimmy Dale Campbell, 30,
432 Edward Fowler Road, Cashiers, failure
to appear on no operator's license/unsafe
passing, $500 bond.
• Aug. 30 — Michelle Lynn Rice, 48,
104137 Charlies Creek Road, Tuckasegee,
failure to appear on probation violation,
$5,000 bond.
• Aug. 30 — Enoc Alvarado Hernandez, 18,
18 Siesta Lane, Tuckasegee, simple affray.
respond to brush fire at
Wade Hampton.
• 4:07 p.m. Aug. 30
respond to accident
on N.C. Highway 107
South, two miles from
crossroads.
• 4:48 p.m. Aug. 30
respond to structure
fire on Lonely Mountain
Drive.
• 8:40 p.m. Aug. 30 —
respond to accident on
N.C. Highway 107 South,
one mile from crossroads.
• 9:58 p.m. Aug. 30 —
respond to landing zone
at Cashiers station.
• 9:37 a.m. Aug. 31 —
respond to fire alarm on
Summitt Falls Road.
• 5:37 p.m. Aug. 31 —
respond to fire on Windo-
ver Drive, six -tenths of a
mile from crossroads.
• 10:20 p.m. Sept. 1
respond to accident
on N.C. Highway 107
North, four miles from
crossroads.
• 8:05 p.m. Sept. 2 —
respond to fire alarm at
Jennings Builders Sup-
ply.
• 2:06 a.m. Sept. 3 —
respond to fire alarm at
Jennings Builders Sup-
ply.
• 1:58 p.m. Sept. 3 —
provide public assistance
to children locked in a
car at B.P. convenience
store in Cashiers.
• 5:08 p.m. Sept. 3 —
respond to accident on
Pine Creek, six miles
from crossroads.
• 9:59 a.m. Sept. 4 — re-
spond to fire alarm at 228
Club Lodges Drive.
Rescue Squad
report
The most recent Glen-
ville -Cashiers Rescue
Squad calls available in-
clude:
• 2:56 p.m. Aug. 30 —
respond to person having
transient ischemic attack
in Glenville, transported
to Highlands -Cashiers
Hospital.
• 4:05 p.m. Aug. 30 —
respond to accident in
Cashiers.
• 8:36 p.m. Aug. 30 —
respond to accident in
Cashiers, transported to
Highlands -Cashiers Hos-
pital four times.
• 8:36 p.m. Aug. 30 —
respond to accident in
Cashiers, transported to
Harris Regional Hospital.
• 9:28 p.m. Aug. 30 —
respond to person hav-
ing cardiac problems in
Cashiers, transported by
Mountain Air Medical
Airlift.
• 10:19 p.m. Aug. 30 —
assist person who fell in
Cashiers, transported to
Highlands -Cashiers Hos-
pital.
• 11:25 p.m. Aug. 30 —
assist person who fell in
Cullowhee, transported
to Highlands -Cashiers
Hospital.
• 1:36 p.m. Aug. 31 —
assist person having sei-
zure in Cashiers.
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Blue Ridge volleyball team defeats Highlands, 3-2
Blue Ridge Early College volleyball players, from left, Holly Foss, Chloe Fowler, Mahalah Stewert, Madeline Potts and
Gracie Watson, erupt in celebration after scoring the final point to beat Highlands 3-2 in a five -game thriller Monday
night in Highlands. At 2-0, it is Blue Ridge's name penciled in at the top of the Smoky Mountain Conference standings,
with plateau arch -foe Highlands now peeking over the Lady Bobcats' shoulders in second place. In other Cashiers
volleyball news, Summit Charter School has launched a volleyball program this year, taking advantage of its
new Summit Center gym. See Sports, page 68.
Cro5roab5 Cbrouirte staff
• Sept. 1 — Richard Burgess Kinsey, 31,
3570 Pine Creek Road, Cullowhee, injury to
personal property, first degree trespassing,
possession of burglary tools, $3,000 bond.
• Sept. 1 —Ashley Marie Saladin, 23, 4432
Edward Fowler Road, Cashiers, first degree
trespassing.
• Sept. 3 — James Kevin Murphy, 51, 6862
Cullowhee Mountain Road, Cullowhee, second
degree trespass, domestic criminal trespass.
• Sept. 4 — Jimmy Dale Campbell, 30, 107
Fresno Lane, N.C. Highway 107 South, Ca-
shiers, failure to appear on possession of sto-
len goods, $2,000 bond.
• Sept. 6 — Pascual Cuatayotl Tochihuitl,
45, 276 Keyhole Lane, Cullowhee, failure
to appear on probation violation, $20,000
bond.
• Sept. 7 — Johnny William Mathes, 42,
3545 Yellow Mountain Road, Cullowhee,
simple assault, damage to property, assault
with a deadly weapon, $3,000 bond.
• 4:43 p.m. Sept. 1— as-
sist person having breath-
ing problems in Sapphire.
• 10:20 p.m. Sept. 1 —
respond to motor vehicle
collision in Glenville.
• 7:22 a.m. Sept. 2 —
assist person who fell in
Sapphire, transported to
Highlands -Cashiers Hos-
pital.
• 2:30 p.m. Sept. 2 —
assist person having chest
pain at squad headquar-
ters.
• 7:42 a.m. Sept. 3
— assist sick person in
Sapphire, transported to
Highlands -Cashiers Hos-
pital.
• 9:29 a.m. Sept. 4 —
provide public assistance
in Sapphire.
• 5:47 p.m. Sept. 4 —
assist person having heart
problems in Sapphire,
transported to Transylva-
nia Regional Hospital.
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DREDGING
Continued from page 1A
habitat," according to the Corps
of Engineers documents. The ap-
plication also calls for the creation
of new roads in the area, as well as
additional sewer and utility lines.
Environmental group opposes
The proposal has drawn fire
from at least one environmental
group. Chattooga Conservancy
Director Nicole Hayler said that
the conservancy was extreme-
ly concerned that the proposed
high density development at Ca-
shiers Lake would cause long-
term, significant sediment and
sewage impacts to the upper Chat-
tooga River's outstanding resource
waters. "The developing of hous-
ing along the lake would increase
human wastes threefold," she said.
"The application does not address
the increase in sewage caused by
the high density development.
The stormwater plan for this high
density housing development is
over 10 years old, is incomplete
and is invalid. We recommend that
Wildlife Resources deny this 401
application until the total cumula-
tive impact of the entire project is
determined."
Cashiers Lake resident Will
Monahan asked that family land
rights passed down nearly a cen-
tury ago be respected and the plan
be amended to include these and
HOUSING
Continued from page 1A
FROM THE FRONT
they be incorporated into that plan
before any approval is granted.
Melinda Holly, a Cashiers Lake
community resident, owns prop-
erty adjacent to the site where the
sediment dumping will occur. She
expressed concerns about what
would happen to the silt dredged
from the lake and where it would
be dumped.
"Back in the 70s the plastic plant
previously located there, dumped
contaminants into Cashiers Lake
and it killed all the fish," she said.
Holly said she is concerned that
the lake's dredging would dig up
the previously dumped toxic ma-
terials that has since mutated the
lake life there to produce three -
eyed fish over the years.
"I'm not against the dredging,"
she said. "I'm against the dump-
ing of the sediment on the property
behind mine that will impact my
property."
Village Green supports efforts
Ann Self, executive director of
the Village Green park in Cashiers,
located adjacent to Cashiers Lake
on Frank Allen Road, voiced her
support for the lake dredging proj-
ect.
"We have encountered prob-
lems in the past regarding high
water on the Village Green prop-
erty and across Frank Allen Road
and dredging Cashiers Lake will
help mitigate this problem," she
said. "This is an important project
to improve the lake returning it to
county," he said. "If you look at that
just on standard models for surveys that
could skew the results dramatically and
make it appear that we don't have a need
for a particular type of housing."
With those numbers teased out, the
survey has thus far underscored the need
for affordable housing for senior citizens
and families, both the rental and homes
for sale.
The census looked at topics like va-
clean conditions and thereby pro-
tecting and maintaining the lake as
well as conserving and adhering to
our community watershed."
Cashiers Creek flows through
the Village Green park, Self said,
and after numerous conversations
with diverse experts, believes the
dredging of will mitigate issues
with excess water and flooding in
the area.
"We feel this project will re-
store the natural beauty associated
with Cashiers Lake and eliminate
the flooding caused on the Village
Green and on Frank Allen Road,"
she said. "We feel if the lake sedi-
mentation issue is not addressed
it will further negatively impact
stormwater management along
Frank Allen Road."
Too much silt
Southern Jackson County resi-
dent Bill Floyd brought his walk-
ing stick as a visual aid to show
hearing officer Lon Snyder just
how much silt he'd be dredging
from the bottom of Cashiers Lake.
"This is 15 inches," Floyd said
pointing to a mark on his staff. "I
want to know, where do you intend
to put it? What are you going to do
with it? You can't flush it down-
stream. I'm afraid you don't have
a clue what you intend to do with
the level of silt you will dredge off
the bottom of that lake"
Cashiers resident Ann McKee
Austin addressed her concerns
about invasive species.
cancies, less than six months occupancy;
second homes, the number of houses
available, population and number of
people per residence.
Jackson County has a strong sec-
ond home and student housing market,
Poston said.
The missing component is middle in-
come family homes for year-round resi-
dents.
"But we don't know to the extent, and
that's kind of what some of the housing
survey data can help us fill in the under-
standing and help us better focus our ef-
forts into some different areas," he said.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - Crossroads Chronicle - Page 3A
"One particular species I've
done some studies on is the feath-
er parrot plant. It's attractive and is
being sold by aquatic centers and
it has been released into the lake
by mistake. The plant comes in
and takes over and in large num-
bers makes a thick mat on the sur-
face. It shades the lake and is also
a breeding ground of mosquitos.
Dredging the lake can help miti-
gate the problem of invasive spe-
cies in the lake"
Cashiers resident and local ex-
terior design business owner and
landscape architect Mary Palmer
Dargan agreed, saying Cashiers
was used to having "not pretty
around here"
"The lake is not free-flowing,"
she said. "There are invasive spe-
cies such as the feather parrot
plant, a green plant that flourishes
on the lake. The lake really needs
mitigation. The Cashiers Canoe
Club wants to fix the problem. We
have somebody that wants to fix
the problem. Let them."
Too many issues in Cashiers
Cashiers resident Kitty Eaton
said there are plenty of other prob-
lems that exist in Cashiers that
should take precedence over the
dredging of Cashiers Lake and
building more homes.
"I love Cashiers Lake and I
think it needs to be looked after
properly, but I think properly is
not the way the powers that be
want to do it," Eaton said. "I'm
The housing committee hopes the sur-
vey will help them examine needs down
to specific communities within the coun-
ty.
Commissioners and committee mem-
bers discussed measures that might be
used to spur development.
Planner Caroline LaFrienier, present-
ed commissioners with a plan for the
trust fund including priorities and fund-
ing.
The list of priorities for development
include development of one to three-
bedroom, single family homes includ-
ing rental properties, renovating existing
concerned with traffic in the vil-
lage with this new housing de-
velopment. We need affordable
homes for those who work here
more than we need high end hous-
ing. We need to build affordable
homes for those who maintain
these high-end homes. We need to
be building homes for them before
we build more expensive homes.
Further, we have no doctors at the
moment, and we don't have very
good `sheriffing' in this end of the
county so that's another consider-
ation against building even more
houses in Cashiers. We don't need
more houses."
Buzz Williams, speaking on be-
half of the Chattooga Conservancy
in Clayton, Georgia, asked that de-
velopers do their jobs.
"The Chattooga River is the
crown jewel of outstanding scenic
rivers in this area," he said.
For those wanting to comment
Those who either chose not to
provide oral comments can still do
so in writing, Snyder said in clos-
ing the public hearing.
Written comments must be
received by the Department
of Wildlife Resources no later
than 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7.
Mail written comments to 401
Permitting, 1617 Mail Service
Center, Raleigh, NC, 27699-
1617 or email them to Pub-
[e-mail]. In-
clude "Cashiers Canoe Club"
in the email's subject line.
housing to meet structural and safety
needs and developing housing that is
ADA compliant.
She offered several options that could
benefit both developers and homeown-
ers and alleviate some of the issues. One
option is to secure low interest loans for
developers who would convert current
nonresidential housing such as empty
commercial property into lodging or to
use as gap funding to complete a project.
Another possibility would be to offer
loans to eligible homeowners who can
use the money to upgrade their homes
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VILLAGE VOICES
EDITORIAL
Be drug aware
very day, more than 130 people in the
U.S. die after overdosing on opioids,
according to the National Institute on
Drug Abuse. The misuse of and ad-
diction to opioids -- including prescription pain
relievers, heroin and synthetic opioids such as
fentanyl -- is a serious national crisis that affects
public health as well as social and economic
welfare. The Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention estimates that the total "economic
burden" of prescription opioid misuse alone in
the United States is $78.5 billion a year, includ-
ing the costs of healthcare, lost productivity,
addiction treatment, and criminal justice in-
volvement.
Locally, the Jackson County Board of Com-
missioners has proclaimed September as Jack-
son County Opioid Awareness Month, a month
to increase awareness and share information
about the opioid epidemic in our community.
As part of Opioid Awareness Month, reps
from the Jackson County Department of Pub-
lic Health, Safe Kids Jackson County and the
Jackson County Sheriff's Office will be at the
Cashiers Ingles supermarket 1-4 p.m. Friday,
Sept. 13 to help the community properly dispose
of old medication. A permanent drop box is also
available at the Jackson County Sheriff's Office
sub -station near the library in Cashiers.
For information, call 828-587-8286.
SHOW UP, SPEAK UP
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners'
next regular semi-monthly meeting is set for 3 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 17 at the Justice and Administration
Building at 401 Grindstaff Cove Road, Room A201,
in Sylva. The commissioners generally regularly
meet 6 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month and 3
p.m. the third Tuesday of the month -- usually at the
Justice and Administration Building at 401 Grind -
staff Cove Road, Room A201, in Sylva. For infor-
mation, call 828-631-2213.
Tuckaseigee Water and Sewer Authority's
regular monthly meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. Tues-
day, Sept. 17 in the TWSA Boardroom at 1246 W.
Main St. in Sylva. It generally regularly meets 5:30
p.m. on the third Tuesday of the month in the TWSA
Boardroom. For information, call 828-631-9089.
The Cashiers Area Community Planning
Council's next regular meeting is set for 5 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 23 at the Cashiers -Glenville Recre-
ation Center at 355 Frank Allen Road in Cashiers.
The council regularly meets 5 p.m. the fourth Mon-
day of every month, but meets an hour later in June
and July. For information, call, 828-631-2261.
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Tour de Cashiers bicyclist
misses spirit of earlier rides
Editor:
Tour de Cashiers was simply one
of the best rides around. The origi-
nal organizers engendered the spirit
of the place -- warm, friendly, a little
casual.
And the post -ride gathering was
superb. There was a great meal, mas-
sages, beer and ample grass and ta-
bles to gather, linger and chat about
the best routes in the southeast. You
met the sponsors and were able to
thank them. No more.
I rode the Tour de Cashiers this
past weekend. The weather was love-
ly and the routes were, as always,
challenging and beautiful. However,
the entire event was plagued with
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Not all participants in Saturday's Tour de Cashiers were on wheels. Some were seeking a more
leisurely pace and participated on foot -- walking, rather than running. Such a foursome returning
from last year includes, from left, Leah Horton of Cashiers, Nancy Skinner, a visitor from Lake For-
est, Calif., Debbie Griffiths, a seasonal Cashiers resident, and Griffith's pet, Tucker, whom Griffiths
described as a mutt.
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CROSSROADS QUESTION
Joe Sam
Queen
Members of the Summit Charter School community were asked
Legislative
Update
what they most looked forward to about the new school year. Below
are their answers.
Legislature
to redraw
vv
districts
outhwestern Commu-
"I'm looking for-
"All the experi- "Social Studies "Seeing new peo- "Going to our
Snity College in Jackson
ward to volley-
ences our stu- class -- we learn ple and making brand new gym
County hosted its sixth
ball and school
dents get to do, about other peo- new friends" and hanging there
annual gala last week, the
in general. I'm
including our go- ple in that" Jackson -- it's fun"
also excited about
ing to Yellowstone Paula Longinos Nickerson Mabel Kennedy
biggest and best ever, to
moving into the
National Park. I Sapphire Cashiers Sylva
raise much-needed scholar -
new high school
also teach chorus
ship funds for its students. I
building."
and I'm looking
had the pleasure of at -
Karina Morales
forward to doing
tending this event, which
Cashiers
that. We're going Do you have a suggested question for the Crossroads
throughout the last six years
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Atlanta." to Editor Don Richeson at [e-mail]
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Sylva
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bland efficiency lacking any charm
whatsoever.
The rest stops were just adequate -- a
tub of peanut butter, an industrial -sized
bag of chips, bananas, a few boxes of
breakfast bars and your choice of water
or "electrolytes." Don't get me wrong,
the folks manning the stops were great.
But it's such an easy win to throw in
some kind of fresh fruit or a way to put
the peanut butter on something. I guess
we were supposed to dig it out of the
container with our fingers.
The only signs I saw during the en-
tire route said, "Slow down" and "Turn
here" I passed both before I realized
they were for the riders. At the very end
of a long and difficult ride, it's safe to
say that most riders, especially new en-
trants, would probably like a little more
detail (e.g., Bikers! Turn here). Another
easy win is to put a sign near the top
of each climb with some encouraging
words and at the beginning of the de-
scent with a friendly warning.
And what greeted us as we returned
to the finish line? Our cars mostly. Oh,
there was pizza and Coke.
It appears that the great event the
original organizers started has ended.
Current organizers are now simply con-
tinuing to have a bike ride in the North
Carolina mountains.
Many thanks to the support folks who
always make the ride feel safe.
Brian Reed
Atlanta
(Editor's note: The following let-
ters were submitted by students in Blue
Ridge School teacher Jennifer McKee's
fifth and sixth grade classes.)
Consider adopting dog or cat
from Cashiers -Highlands HS
Editor:
The Cashiers -Highlands Humane So-
ciety is a no -kill shelter. They love and
care for their animals, and I think that
is amazing. If a dog or a cat gets sick/
hurt, they will take care of them until
they are better.
The shelter has many good employ-
ees. The dogs and cats, kittens, and pup-
pies need good homes, so go on down to
the Cashiers -Highlands Humane Soci-
ety and adopt one. They are all looking
for good homes.
Lexi Bryson
Cashiers
BRS student happy to have
free speech, live in America
Editor:
I think Charlotte Collins is right in
her letter to you in the Aug. 21 issue. I
want to speak out like she did. I want to
speak out to the world.
I am glad I live in America and have
freedom of speech.
Kylee Baumgarner
Cashiers
People shouldn't go to jail
for expressing what they think
Editor:
I agree with the Aug. 21 Freedom of
Speech (letter) by Charlotte Collins, be-
cause people who write in the newspaper
and the Internet should be able to say what
they think without the fear of going to jail.
Also, the press should be able to get
their word out without getting blamed.
Dakota Baird
Cashiers
Couples should remain together
rather than getting a divorce
Editor:
Why do people divorce? If they
said they would never divorce
and they did anyway, they lied.
What's the point of divorcing? If they
love each other and didn't want to di-
vorce, but then they did anyway, that is
not smart.
Here's a question to ask yourself if
you are divorced or are going to get di-
vorced: Wouldn't you miss your family
being together? Be smart and don't di-
vorce.
Nathan Rogers
Cashiers
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We're working hard
and supporting the collab-
orative efforts of foresters
and environmentalists
across the country to cope
with woolly adelgid on
our hemlocks, the resto-
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and more. I am encour-
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experts working together
in a multidisciplinary
approach to address the
crisis in our forests, taking
a long-term perspective
for solutions to protect
and restore our beautiful
natural areas.
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Last week, North
Carolinians won an his-
toric victory in the courts
over extreme partisan
gerrymandering. The
unanimous decision, that
legislative leadership has
announced it will not
appeal, means that we
are now tasked with
re -drawing legislative
districts in 14 different
county groupings, en-
suring fairer maps, and
fairer elections, across
North Carolina.
The citizens of
North Carolina, Re-
publican and Democrat
alike, benefit when the
voters get to choose
their representatives
instead of the represen-
tatives choosing their
voters. Everyone in
this state should have
an equal say in our
democratic process,
and every vote should
count.
do
I am on the Redistrict-
ing Committee, and I look
forward to working hard
to ensure that our re-
drawn maps are fair and
balanced. This has been
one of my top priorities,
and I am glad that we are
finally taking positive
action to fix the partisan
gerrymandering in our
state.
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Our state deserves a
budget that invests in
teacher pay instead of
more tax cuts for corpora-
tions, that has a school
and infrastructure bond in-
stead of a slush fund, and
that expands Medicaid for
half a million North Caro-
linians instead of wasting
$4 billion each year, all
while giving hard-work-
ing North Carolinians
a tax cut, balancing our
budget, and saving money
in our state's Rainy Day
Fund.
Last month, our teach-
ers and students went
back to school. The legis -
lature keeps stalling.
It's been more than 60
days since Gov. Cooper
presented his alternative
compromise budget. The
governor's alternative
budget proposes an 8.5
percent pay raise for our
teachers over two years.
We must be able to
recruit and retain the best
and brightest to provide
our children with the edu-
cation they deserve. Fair
salaries for our teachers
and administrators is how
we meet this goal.
Our state's teachers and
administrators are doing
their jobs. It is high time
that our legislative leader-
ship quit stalling and start
doing their jobs as well.
State Rep. Joe Sam
Queen, D -Waynesville, rep-
resents southern Jackson
County in the state legis-
lature, along with northern
Jackson, Haywood and
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EDUCATION
Donors double $101,432 Summit lemonade stand donation
Special to the Chronicle
"Now, something crazy just
happened. Do y' all want to
hear about it?"
Those were words from Josh
Crawford, the father of Summit
Charter School student Chloe
Crawford, on Aug. 30 at a spe-
cial version of the school's
weekly assembly. Chloe is the
founder of Chloe's Lemon -aid
Stand for Education, a student -
run lemonade stand fundraiser
that operated at the Cashiers
Farmers Market every Thurs-
day, Friday, and Saturday, June
13 -Aug. 17.
Crawford was speaking to
hundreds gathered in Summit's
new gymnasium to kick off the
new school year and reveal the
results of Chloe's Lemon -aid
Stand for Education. This sum-
mer marked a revival of the
stand, which Chloe originally
started in 2015 when she was
9. It was in operation for two
summers, raising hundreds of
thousands of dollars for the
school and making national
news.
"When I initially started the
lemonade stand, I wasn't sure
what I wanted the money to
go to," said Chloe. "I realized
soon after I started the stand
that I wanted the money to go
to my school! I wanted to give
my school all of the money be-
cause we needed a gym. Since I
spend most of my time at school
anyway, I thought it would be a
perfect cause to give to."
With the combined 2015
and 2016 summer seasons, the
stand raised enough funds to
fuel the dream of a gym, high
school and performing arts
center for Summit. Each facil-
ity is complete or under way
and after learning Summit now
needs to raise critical operating
funds to maintain the buildings
and sustain the school's educa-
tional programs, Chloe decided
to open up the stand again.
"Today is a great day at Sum-
CONTRIBUTED
Foundation donates $10,000 for Blue Ridge library
Blue Ridge School Principal Teri Walawnder shows off a Blue Ridge School
Foundation check for $10,000 she received during a special ceremony at
the school Friday. She is joined by, from left, Jackson County School Board
Dist. 5 rep Margaret McRae, BRSEF President Carl Hyde, Blue Ridge Early
College Principal Tracie Metz and Jackson County School Superintendent
Kim Elliott. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Cashiers gave the
donation to BRSEF. It will go to modernizing and educational effective-
ness upgrades for Blue Ridge's media center/library.
c
T. Wayne Davis and Dr. Barbara Carlton
mit Charter School as we join
together to celebrate the Big
Reveal of Chloe's Lemon -aid
Stand for Education," Summit
Director Kurt Pusch said. "Not
only is Summit a community
school focused on academic
rigor, but we also place value
on character education," Pusch
said. "We want our students to
develop the knowledge, skills,
and character for success in
college and life."
Chloe's father applauded his
family, the student volunteers,
ELLIOTT
Continued from page 1A
parents, sponsors, members of
the community and the school
staff for all coming together
to best serve the school. He
thanked his parents and own-
ers of Cashiers Famers Market,
Tom and Robin Crawford, for
once again opening their doors
to the children.
"Without all of these people
working together, this doesn't
happen," said Crawford. "But
most importantly, I want to
thank Chloe. Years ago I told
her she wouldn't make any
money with a lemonade stand
and here we are. I'm a school
parent and a foundation board
member, but the most impor-
tant `hat' I wear, by far, is the
`dad hat.' Thank you, Chloe,
for being brave and inspiring
me.
After Crawford's speech,
student volunteers lifted up a
giant check that revealed the
stand raised $101,432 over the
summer.
A guest in the front row
has come through every time."
"If we could rate her higher, we would," District One
Representative Elizabeth Cooper said at the Auig. 27 meet-
ing.
"I would hope to continue to our strategic plan and vision
which includes, as the number -one priority, safe schools,"
Elliott said. "And I would like very much to assist with in-
creasing student achievement specifically for the student,
not necessarily for the test scores, per se. I want students to
know and grow and learn and be successful in life"
Elliott has served as the teacher recruitment and reten-
tion specialist in the N.C. Department of Public Instruction,
the director of Rural Education and Teacher Recruitment at
Western Carolina University, and served as the K-12 direc-
tor of curriculum for two school systems throughout her
career.
She has a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, a
master's degree in School Administration and a doctorate
in Educational Leadership, all from Appalachian State Uni-
versity.
then ran up to the stage and
whispered in Crawford's ear.
"Dr. Barbara Calton has been
a friend of this school for 23
years and she just told me that
she is going to write a check to
the school for exactly half that
amount," Crawford said. "T.
Wayne Davis, another longtime
supporter of our school, is go-
ing to do the same thing."
With the two surprise match-
ing gifts, the stand's proceeds
jumped to more than $200,000,
in two months. "Words can't
express our true gratitude for
Dr. Barbara Carlton and Kitty
and T. Wayne Davis," Pusch
said. "This was unplanned. We
were completely surprised by
their matching gifts and are
still amazed by their incred-
ible generosity. They have been
longtime supporters of our
school and their commitments
will continue to make a real dif-
ference in the lives of our stu-
dents, teachers, and the entire
Cashiers -Highlands plateau."
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Wednesday, September 11, 2019 — Crossroads Chronicle — Page 7A
Fun Cashiers Historical Society events continue
BY SANDI ROGERS
Cashiers Historical Society
got a late start this morning, and this column
must be in the news office by noon or there-
abouts. I can only say apologetically, I'll
try." That's not me but Alberta Zachary in her col-
umn "Country Kitchen." This is what she wrote in a
2006 column I recently read.
Mrs. Zachary went on to mention all that she did be-
fore writing her column -washing the clothes, cleaning
out the refrigerator, making a pot of soup, cookies and
congealed salad. With all that I am surprised Alberta
was able to get her column written, well actually typed!
I enjoyed her column, but now on to this column and
the news of Cashiers Historical Society.
There are always visitors to the house and grounds.
Last week there were two families of Tolbert descen-
dents visiting. The first couple was Ellen and Ronald
Red Davis. His parents were Lucy Tolbert and Ron
W. Davis and grandparents were Margaret Shirley and
Joseph Augustus Tolbert and his father was Robert Red
Tolbert. Ellen and Ron live in Winston-Salem. It was
interesting to hear why they were visiting. Ron had
proposed to Ellen 30 years ago on the front steps of the
Zachary -Tolbert House.
While visiting, Ron promised Ellen another 30 years.
And his parents had spent their honeymoon at the
house! That same week Joel and Rosa Martin came for
a visit. Joel's mother was Elizabeth Ann Tolbert Martin.
What Rosa remembered about their last visit in 1995 or
Following are
coming events
Sept. 28.
the up- '
through
WEDNESDAY
Locally Grown on the
Green
Locally Grown on the
Green is 3-6 p.m. at the
Village Green Commons
off Frank Allen Road. The
farmers market -style event
featuring mostly western
North Carolina -grown
vegetables and naturally
raised beef and dairy items
continues at the same time
and place every Wednes-
day through the summer.
For information, call 828-
743-3434.
Pre -K storytime
Albert Carlton -Cashiers
Community Library's pre -
K storytime is set for 10
a.m. Small crafts will be
available. For information,
call 828-743-0215.
"Mah Jongg"
Albert Carlton -Cashiers
Community Library hosts
"Mah Jongg" fun at 1 p.m.
this and every Wednesday.
For information, call 828-
743-0215.
THURSDAY
Free movie
There will be a free
movie showing of "Rock-
etman" at 3:45 p.m. Thurs-
day, Sept. 12 at Albert
Carlton -Cashiers Com-
munity Library. The two-
hour, one -minute, R-rated
film stars Taron Egerton
and Jamie Bell. Free pop-
corn will be available. For
information, call 828-743-
0215.
Guardian Ad Litem
The Guardian Ad Li -
tem program is seeking
Cashiers volunteers to
be the voice of a child in
court. Training classes are
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday,
Sept. 12 at Franklin Unit-
ed Methodist Church. For
information, call 828-587-
2087.
MONDAY
GOP at rec center
South Jackson County
Republicans will meet
and greet in Cashiers 6:30
p.m. Monday, Sept. 16 at
Cashiers -Glenville Recre-
ation Center at 355 Frank
Allen Road. The invited
speaker is State Sen. Jim
Davis. Join in plans to re-
elect President Donald
Trump, a Republican NC
governor, Jackson County
1996 when they stayed for several days, was the women
would be in the dependency cooking- cook breakfast,
clean up breakfast, cook lunch, clean up lunch, cook
dinner, clean up dinner. When we walked into the
dependency, she laughed and explained -"nothing has
changed!"
Hearing Ellen and Ron's story made me curious and I
wondered if there had been weddings at the ZT House.
I found in a 2009 CHS newsletter, "Past Times" that the
first recorded wedding in over 150 year history of the
Zachary -Tolbert House was conducted in June 2009.
United were Christie Fulcher and Dustin Osborne. The
bride's party dressed in the dependency, vows were
exchanged under the apple trees on the south lawn and
the Dowden Pavilion hosted the reception. And this past
weekend, Tonya and Jeffery Collins after exchanging
vows at the Summer Chapel, held their reception at the
Dowden Pavilion. It appears that CHS has close ties to
Cupid!
September seems to be moving along as fast as
the previous eight months. And since it is Septem-
ber, Founders Day must be right around the corner,
Thursday, Sept. 26 to be exact. It is good to be able to
write- Founders Day Continues! Since 2003 Cashiers
Historical Society has continued to sponsor Founders
Day as an opportunity to bring together for a unique ex-
perience the third and fourth graders from Blue Ridge
School and Summit Charter School as well as home
schooled children.
After a day of activities, everyone will enjoy the clos-
ing program featuring Doug Elliott. Doug is a master
UPCOMING EVENTS
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for the following week's paper. (Deadlines are always a day earlier
for holiday week editions.) Items may be sent via email to editor@
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clude a contact person's name and phone number. Items are sub-
ject to editing and appear on a space -available basis, with the
priority going to events that will occur sooner.
commissioners and NC
state legislators. For in-
formation, call 828-743-
6491.
TUESDAY
Jackson Dems meet
Jackson County Demo-
crats meet 6:30 p.m. Tues-
day, Sept. 17 at their party
headquarters at 500 Mill
St. in Sylva. All Democrats
welcome. Chairman Frank
Burrell presides. For infor-
mation, visit jacksondems.
corn or call 803-629-8344.
SEPT. 19
Free movie
There will be a free
movie showing of "Tri-
al by Fire" at 3:45 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 19 at
Albert Carlton -Cashiers
Community Library. The
two-hour, seven -minute,
R-rated film stars Laura
Dern and Jack O'Connell.
Free popcorn will be avail-
able. For information, call
828-743-0215.
SEPT. 21
"Grillin' in Glenville"
The Glenville Com-
munity Center, 4946 N.C.
Highway 107 North, will
host a free community
live bluegrass concert
lunch featuring Delbert
McCall noon -3 p.m. Sat-
urday, Sept. 21. Come on
out, bring a friend and
fellowship with your fel-
low Glenville residents.
The "Grillin' in Glenville"
events continue the last
Saturday of every month
through September. They
feature a live bluegrass
band and free hamburgers
and hot dogs. For informa-
tion, call 828-743-0868.
SEPT. 27
Glenville pot luck
The Glenville Com-
munity Center, 4946 N.C.
Highway 107 North, will
host a free community pot
luck dinner 6 p.m. Sept.
27. Bring a friend and a
covered side dish -- there
will be a free entree. Come
on out and fellowship with
your fellow Glenville resi-
dents. The pot lucks con-
tinue the last Friday of
every month through Oc-
tober. For information, call
828-743-0868.
SEPT. 28
Fish fry
The Cashiers Valley
Community Council's an-
nual fish fry is set for 5-7
p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28
at the Cashiers Commu-
nity Center. The dinner
has been a tradition since
the 1950s when the build-
ing was constructed by the
community. The dinner is
free, but donations will be
accepted to help upkeep
and expand the communi-
ty center. For information,
call 828-508-2328.
ONGOING
Glenville Museum
The Glenville Histori-
cal Society Museum is
open 11 a.m.-3 p.m. ev-
ery Wednesday -Satur-
day through September.
Church, club, school and
family groups are welcome
to visit the museum by ap-
pointment on any day of
the week. The museum is
at 4735 N.C. Highway 107
North in Glenville next to
Signal Ridge Marina. A
historic time line, photos,
documents, artifacts and
antiques tell the story of
Old Glenville, building
the Lake Glenville Dam
and new Glenville devel-
opment from the 1940s to
present day. For informa-
tion, visit www.glenvil-
leareahistoricalsociety.
com or call 828-743-1658
for information.
AA meetings
Cashiers -Highlands
plateau AA meetings are
offered at both Church of
the Good Shepherd in Ca-
shiers and Highlands First
Presbyterian Church in
Highlands. Cashiers open
meetings are offered noon
Mondays, 7 p.m. Tues-
days and Thursdays, 9
a.m. Saturdays and 5 p.m.
Sundays. Highlands has a
closed meeting 5:30 p.m.
Mondays, a closed meet-
ing for women 5:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, and open meet-
ings noon Wednesdays
and Fridays. For informa-
tion on Cashiers meetings,
call 828-743-2359. For
information on Highlands
meetings, call 828-526-
3175.
U.S. Rep. Mark
Meadows
U.S. Rep. Mark Mead-
ows, R -Asheville, is sched-
uled to meet with Jackson
County constituents 2-5
p.m. on the first Tuesday
of the third month of each
quarter at the Southwest-
ern Commission Building
at 125 Bonnie Lane in Syl-
va. For information, call
828-452-6022.
storyteller and harmonica wizard. Whether he is singing
about catfish, pontificating on possums, extolling the
virtues of dandelions, telling wild snake tales or wailing
out a jived harmonica tune- his performances are lively.
Doug has a collection of traditional tales, ancient leg-
ends, inspiring stories, folklore and outrageous personal
narratives. If you are down N.C. Highway 107 South,
stop in and enjoy watching the children enjoying all the
day's activities and Doug Elliott's storytelling.
Kathy Sanderson will be taking a break this year
from coordinating Founders Day and all that it entails.
This year special volunteer and retired Cashiers Histori-
cal Society board member, Gloria Weir will be help-
ing coordinate the activities with Sandi Rogers. Both
ladies are planning to provide a memorable, enrich-
ing and gratifying experience for the children. Funds
from CHS annual Designer Showcase and the many
volunteers make Founders Day possible.
The wonders of summer are coming to an end,
but there are still plenty of opportunities to visit the
grounds, Zachary -Tolbert House and Col. John's cabin.
The Hampton Schoolhouse is getting closer to compli-
cation- steps are being built and porch railing added.
Stop by for a visit anytime.
For information about events or to purchase a copy
of "Faces and Places" visit the office or check out CHS
web site @cashiershistoricalsociety.org.
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FROM THE FRONT
CONTRIBUTED PHOTOS
Mountain Youth Charities President Marcia Shawler, right foreground, welcomes the 200 -plus guests to last month's MYC-benefit barn dance and barbecue at Sawyer Family Farmstead in Glenville.
Square dancers include, from left, Nora and David Jones and Ann McKee Austin and Wendall Nuckols.
A Blue Ridge Junior Appalachian Musicians group entertains the Glenville hoedown guests.
MYC
Continued from page 1A
via the application on the MYC web-
site www.mountainyouthcharities.org/
grants. The first of these grants approved
by the MYC board is a $5,000 grant to
Hampton Preschool and will go to buy
educational play equipment.
A capacity hoedown crowd of more
than 200 people filled the Sawyer Fam-
ily Farmstead to raise money for southern
Jackson County students while enjoying
bluegrass music, country dancing, an On
the Side barbecue dinner and the compa-
ny of good friends. "It was a lively crowd
-- they couldn't get enough of the square
dancing led by Joe Sam Queen and line
dancing led by Danie Beck and Suman
Fischer," Shawler said. "Songs from the
Road band was a great hit and they played
throughout the evening. Mountain Youth
Charities thanks all guests, patrons, spon-
sors and volunteers who made the event a
big success!"
Summit Charter School Coach Ashlee
O'Dwyer, a Blue Ridge Early College
graduate, gave an inspirational speech at
the event.
Mountain Youth Charities is a volun-
teer -run, Cashiers -based nonprofit organi-
zation whose stated mission is to "support
great programs for great kids." Its first
major project was to raise the funds and
provide the leadership to launch the Boys
and Girls Club of the Plateau. Southern
Jackson County -area schools and orga-
nizations that receive support from MYC
include Summit Charter School, Hamp-
ton Preschool, Boys and Girls Club of the
Plateau, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Blue
Ridge School and JAM. With this year's
donation, MYC will have awarded a total
of $96,000 to the Blue Ridge School Edu-
cation Foundation.
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DON RICHESON / Staff
Runners at Cashiers -Glenville Recreation Center surge forward at the start of the second annual Tour de Cashiers 5K Saturday morning. Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce Administrative Assistant Eli Ramirez, left fore-
ground, gets low to get a good photo of the runners. Her "assistant," her 17 -month-old son, Damian, watches from her back. Proceeds from the tour support southern Jackson County community and economic development
efforts by the Cashiers Area Chamber of Commerce. More photos, pages 2 and 58.
Runners and
bicyclists holt
area streets
About 200 participate in 27th annual
Tour de Cashiers Saturday morning
BY DON RICHESON
Staff
he top finisher in
the second an-
nual Tour de Ca-
shiers 5K Saturday
morning was Matt Elliott,
34, of Raleigh. His time
in the 3.1 -mile foot race
from Cashiers -Glenville
Recreation Center to Sum-
mit Charter School and
back was 20
minutes and
two seconds.
"It was great,
beautiful," El-
liott said after
the race, which featured
sunny skies. Although he
won, his time was about
a minute slower than his
personal best. He said the
overall elevation of Ca-
shiers offered some chal-
lenges. "I definitely wasn't
used to the altitude," he
said, but added he liked
that the course was level
and well marked."
The runner-up in the
field of about three dozen
runners was Gustavo Per-
ez, 39, of Franklin, who
finished in 21 minutes, 58
seconds.
Valerie Rogers, 43, of
Brevard was the top fe-
male finisher. Her time
was 27 minutes, seven sec-
onds. The female runner-
up was Charlotte Muir, 33,
of Highlands, who finished
in 28 minutes, 24 seconds.
Results are from Peak Rac-
ing Events, a
Woodstock,
Ga. -based firm
hired by the
Cashiers Area
Chamber of
Commerce to manage the
event.
"We had a lot of first
timers this year. It's great
to welcome them to the
plateau, especially when
we have such wonderful
weather," said Stephanie
Edwards, executive direc-
tor of the event's organizer,
the Cashiers Area Cham-
ber of Commerce. "It's a
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Matt Elliott, 34, of Raleigh crosses the finish line to win the second an-
nual Tour de Cashiers 5K Saturday morning. He completed the 3.1 -mile
foot race in 20 minutes and two seconds.
DON RICHESON / Staff
A jubilant Valerie Rogers, 43, of Brevard pumps her fists in celebration as
she hears she's the first female to cross the finish line in Saturday's race.
Her time was 27 minutes and seven seconds.

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for our 35` season. Bartender,
Servers, Busperson, Cook.
Full-time and part-time avail-
able. Resume: amp28741 @ya-
hoo.com. 828-526-4906.
Recreation Center Mainte-
nance Technician: Sapphire
Valley Resort is in need of a
maintenance technician for our
Recreation Center. Full-time,
year-round position; must be
able to perform general carpen-
try, painting, minor repairs and
preventative maintenance to
plumbing and electrical sys-
tems, and possess the ability to
use a variety of tools and mate-
rials. Benefit package and
amenity privileges available.
Contact Trish Handley, 828-
743-1171
Full time position available at
Town & Country General Store.
Call 828-200-9252, apply in
person at 14 Raggedy Lane, or
on website at tandcgeneral-
store.com
MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN -
with some knowledge of plumb-
ing and electrical systems. Also
must be able to use all general
repair tools. Must have own
transportation and be willing to
work Saturdays. Competitive
salary and benefits. Pre-em-
ployment background check
and drug screening required.
Please contact Danny Handley
or Jennifer Gainey at 828-743-
7667
EOE -drug free workplace
Outgoing, energetic sales help
needed at Bardo. Must be able
to lift 50 lbs on a consistant ba-
sis. Must be willing to work
weekends and holidays. Apply
in person at 460 Main St. in
Highlands.
PART TIME HELP WANTED
year round. Flexibility needed.
Must be computer literate.
Blue Ridge Storage Fax Re-
sume to 828-743-7888 or call
828-743-5566
Cornucopia Restaurant is hiring
food runners, bussers, hosts
and expo. Please email info@-
cornucopia.com, call 743-3750
or stop by for more information
or to apply.
IS YOUR SEASONAL JOB
COMING TO A CLOSE??
Randevu Restaurant is looking
for line cooks. Great hours 8-4,
40 hours a week and
YEAR ROUND. Call or email to
schedule your appointment.
828-743-0190 (Ask for Laura)
or email randevucashiers@g-
mail.com.
SEASONAL JOB COMING TO
AN END??
Are you looking for a great
place to work and still be off in
time to go hiking/fishing or just
be able to spend time with fam-
ily and friends? Randevu
Restaurant is looking for friend-
ly and professional hostess and
waitstaff. Hours are Wednes-
day thru Sunday 8am-3pm.
Call or email to schedule your
interview. 828-743-0190 (ask
for Laura) or email randevu-
[e-mail]
CHEROKEE CENTRAL
SCHOOLJOBS
Cherokee Central Schools Po-
sition Openings are open until
filled unless otherwise indicat-
ed:
1. Elementary Teacher 3rd
Grade Teacher- Must have
valid a NC Teaching license or
eligible to receive licensure
based on bachelor's degree in
related field.Salary: Bachelor's
Degree $42,000 - $45,780 +
benefits; Master's Degree
$44,100 - $50,400 + benefits.
2. Special Education Teacher
Self Contained Classroom -
Must have valid NC Teaching
license or eligible to receive li-
censure based on bachelor's
degree in related field. Salary:
Bachelor's Degree $42,000 -
$45,780 + benefits; Master's
Degree $44,100 - $50,400 +
benefits.
3. Part Time Athletic Trainer -
Must have bachelor"s degree in
health related field. Must be a
National Athletic Trainers' As-
sociation BOC certified and
possess or be in the process of
acquiring a licensure, certifica-
tion or registration from the
state of North Carolina.
4. Special Education Teacher
Assistant - Must have Associ-
ate's degree or two years (48
semester hours) of study at an
institute of higher education.
APPLY ONLINE at
https:Hphl.applitrack.com/chero
keecentral/onlineapp/ or visit
www.ccs-nc.org for more infor-
mation. Paper applications
available in Central Office.
Need someone to help drive
car round-trip from Cashiers to
Pickens, S.C. during day Wed. -
Fri. $50 for three hours work.
434-282-0231
GOLF CADDIES NEEDED
A private country club in the
Cashiers, NC area is seeking
golf caddies. In order to be eli-
gible you must have prior ex-
perience in and around the
game of golf; this is EX-
TREMELY IMPORTANT! To
apply please email contact@-
clubup.us and we will set up a
brief phone interview. Pay is
between $15 to $20 an hour.
BEST PRICES PAID. CASH for
Gold, Silver, Coins, Jewelry,
Fine Watches, Art and Col-
lectibles. Highlands, Gold -N-
C l i p pe r. 828-526-4989. 410
Main St.
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Spacious 1 Bdrm/1 Ba apt.
W/D/DW. 5 min. from Cashiers
crossroads. Deck w/view
$800/mo. 828-508-2704
Studio Garage apartment unfur-
nished or furnished available
now, $1,100 includes rent, In-
ternet, and utilities. Please call
Landmark Vacation Rentals at
828-743-9234
ARCHITECTS HOME: 4.5+/ -
gentle acres w/ great mountain
views! Completely remodeled 3
BR/3BA one level„quiet & near
Cashiers. Great private floor
plan. Exposed beams, sky-
lights, sophisticated lighting, &
stone fireplace in family room.
Built ins. Nearly level yard
lends itself to gardens. Large
covered porch, private porch off
dining. 2 -car carport, office/
storage, new roof, private well.
$599,000 REDUCED. Betsy
Paul Properties: 828.743.0880.
www.betsypaulproperties.com
COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES:
Park -like setting has Stone
Creek meandering through +/-
1.70 ac property, 3BR/2.5BA at
3180' elevation. Nearly level
lawn, includes two lots. Another
home can be built. Main floor
has oak floors, high cathedral
ceilings & beam, & tall stone
woodburning fireplace. Spa-
cious kitchen,formal dining
opens to deck, $565,000. Bet-
sy Paul Properties:
828.743.0880. www.betsypaul-
properties.com
FSBO green design single fam-
ily home $639,000. Scaly
Mountain gated community with
lake. Buyers with representa-
tion by appointment. 3% to buy-
ers broker. 888-706-4551
HOLLY FOREST 1: 3BR/2/BA
has private setting, mountain
views and small stream. Large
deck and hot tub, Bonus room
separate from main house.
Great for studio or workshop.
Highlighted with huge windows
overlooking view. Ready to
move in year round home.
$235,000. Betsy Paul Proper-
ties: 828.743.0880. www.betsy-
paulproperties.com.
PILOT KNOB: Peaceful Farm
House on 3.05 +/- acres with
spacious wraparound covered
porches. Quaint 3BR/2BA well -
kept. Bright family room has
fireplace and open to dining
area and kitchen. Likely amaz-
ing views with tree trimming.
Remote yet near everything
Cashiers has to offer. Full
basement, rough plumbed. Fire
pit and shed/ workshop.
$254,900 REDUCED. Betsy
Paul Properties: 828.743.0880.
www.betsypaulproperties.com
TINY HOME. $15,000. Close to
Lake Glenville. Site rental
$500/mo. w/utilites included or
tow away. [phone],
[phone].
697 Jacobs Branch Rd Franklin
NC. 9.82 acres. Creek, Septic
ready. $150,000. 828-342-3364
LAUREL FALLS: A little over
18 beautiful acres in relaxed
neighborhood with a high, flat
buildable plateau. Babbling
brook borders property. Possi-
ble panoramic views with trim-
ming. Near Panthertown. Sub-
division is surrounded by Na-
tional Forest & conservation
area, bordered to the west by
Big Laurel Branch, horses al-
lowed --great equestrian setting!
$119,900 REDUCED. Betsy
Paul Properties: 828.743.0880.
www.betsypaulproperties.com
NORTH NORTON: Extraordi-
nary Unrestricted Estate Prop-
erty 19.17+/- Acres of South
Facing View Property Near
Cashiers. Rolling hills and gen-
tle slopes give way to massive
view spanning from Glassy
Rock - Yellow Mountain, over-
looking South Jackson County.
Roads, power and water in-
stalled with 40 gal/per/min well.
Excellent home sites with out-
standing views. Desirable for
family camp or subdivision.
$369,000 REDUCED. Betsy
Paul Properties: 828.743.0880.
www.betsypaulproperties.com
YELLOW MOUNTAIN: +/-7.0
acres in a gated community
with a rural relaxed setting, that
could have long range moun-
tain views with trimming. Un-
spoiled beauty perfect for coun-
try living for your own retreat
and large enough to expand as
desired. Long range winter view
now. $51,500 REDUCED. Bet-
sy Paul Properties:
828.743.0880. www.betsypaul-
properties.com
HILLTOP CONDO: Subdivision
beside Fairfield Lake and Bald
Rock in Sapphire Valley,
Completely remodeled
1 BR/1.5BA. Living roomhas a
wood burning fireplace and the
Master suite opens through
back doors to a large enclosed
screened porch looking out
onto grassy backyard of the
same terrace level. Dining area
has courtyard garden view.
$112,000. Betsy Paul Proper-
ties: 828.743.0880. www.betsy-
paulproperties.com
EXECUTORS NOTICE TO
CREDITORS
Having qualified as Executor of
the estate of Ralph W. Nichols,
deceased, late of Jackson
County, North Carolina, this is to
notify all persons having claims
against the estate of said Ralph
W. Nichols, deceased, to exhibit
them to the undersigned on or
before the 18th day of November,
2019, or this Notice will be pled
in bar of their recovery. All
persons indebted to said estate
will please make immediate
settlement.
This the 21st day of August,
2019.
James G. Nichols
Executor
Fred H'Jones
Attorney for the Estate
JONES, KEY, MELVIN
PATTON, P.A.
61 East Main
Franklin, North Carolina 28734
[phone]
8/21/2019-9/11/2019#528202
The Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA -Part B,
Public Law 108.446) Project is
presently being amended. The
Project describes the special
education programs that Summit
Charter School proposes for
Federal funding for the 2019-20
School Year. Interested persons
are encouraged to review
amendments to the Project and
make comments concerning the
implementation of special
education under this Federal
Program. All comments will be
considered prior to submission of
the amended Project to the North
Carolina Department of Public
Instruction in Raleigh, North
Carolina. The IDEA -Part B
Project is open to the public for
review and comments during the
week of September 12-19 in the
office of Andrea Chalker located
at 370 Mitten Lane, Cashiers, NC
28717
09/11/2019 #532522
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Cashiers Community Planning
Council
Date of Meeting: September 23,
2019
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Place: Cashiers/Glenville
Recreation Center
Purpose: Conditional Use Permit
Modification: The Village Green
and Text Amendments to The
Unified Development Ordinance,
Section 9.3.5 Site and Building
Design Standards
The public is hereby notified that
the Cashiers Area Community
Planning Council will hold two
Public Hearings on Monday,
September 23, 2019. The
hearings are in regards to a
Conditional Use Permit
Modification Request from The
Village Green regarding the
condition of wrapping wood
around the water tank at PIN
7572-31-6017, and Text
Amendments to the Unified
Development Ordinance, Section
9.3.5 Site and Building Design
Standards. The purpose of these
hearings are to give the public a
chance to share their opinion.
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Page 4B — Crossroads Chronicle —Wednesday, September 11, 2019
LIFE AND RELIGION
The triumph of good is a foregone conclusion
oday we observe the
18th anniversary of a Deacon's
national tragedy unlike
any other, pausing to honor _ Column
the memory of those killed in
the terrorist attacks and those Christne
who died trying to save them. Maddux
In that poignant memory, we
face the stark reality of the war a persistent, hope -filled thread,
between good and evil that has as time and again God's stead -
been waged since the begin- fast love brings light and life out
ning of time. As explained by of darkness and death. It starts in
the apostle Paul 2,000 years the very first book of the Bible,
ago, "we do not wrestle against when evil brought universal
flesh and blood, but against the hardship and death in the Fall of
rulers, against the authorities, Man, yet God immediately de -
against the cosmic powers over clared defeat for the malevolent
this present darkness, against instigator, Satan (Genesis 3:15).
the spiritual forces of evil in the This redemptive theme contin-
heavenly places" (Ephesians ues through the Old Testament.
6:12). So today, as on that dark For example, the prophet Joel
and devastating day 18 years warned of impending trouble,
ago, we look with confidence to but also proclaimed that God
the One who has already won "will restore to you the years
that war, our Lord and Savior. the locusts have eaten" (Joel
Throughout the Bible we see 2:25). Later, the prophet Isa-
iah proclaimed that a Savior
demptive mission and put the
son, the gift of new life given
would come to "comfort all who
ultimate outcome of the war
by God on September 11. And
mourn, and provide for those
between good and evil to rest
amid the darkness of any given
who grieve in Zion – to bestow
when He declared, "I have said
day, dead souls are being reborn
on them a crown of beauty in-
these things to you, that in me
into new life in Christ as they put
stead of ashes, the oil of gladness
you may have peace. In this
their trust in Him (2 Corinthians
instead of mourning, and a gar-
world you will have trouble. But
5:17).
ment of praise instead of a spirit
take heart! I have overcome the
For now, lament and hope
of despair" (Isaiah 61:3).
world" (John 16:33).
live side by side. But in the end,
As recorded in the New Testa-
Yes, indeed, we do have
there will be no more death, or
ment, this came true with the
trouble! But terrorist attacks,
mourning, or crying, or pain
arrival of the long-awaited Mes-
devastating hurricanes, failing
as God makes everything right
siah ("deliverer"). While Jesus
health, broken relationships,
(Revelation 21:4). Look around
was still in the womb, Zechariah
shipwrecked lives and any other
you today and see his life-giving
prophesied, "Praise be to the
kind of trouble can be over-
work, already underway; for as
Lord, the God of Israel, because
come by God's faithful love and
He proclaimed, "Behold, I am
he has come to his people and
Jesus' ultimate sacrifice, which
making everything new ... Write
redeemed them ... because of
trounced death and secured
this down, for these words are
the tender mercy of our God, by
everlasting life. Even here and
trustworthy and true" (Revela-
which the rising sun will come
now we can see God's redemp-
tion 21:5).
to us from heaven to shine on
tive power at work amid sor-
those living in darkness and in
rowful circumstances if we have
The Rev. Christine Maddux is a
the shadow of death, to guide
the spiritual eyes to perceive it.
Deacon at Christ Anglican Church
our feet into the path of peace"
Every Sept. 11, as I mourn our
in Cashiers, and lives in Sapphire.
(Luke 1:68, 78-79).
country's unspeakable losses, I
Contact her at aclmaddux@mac.
Jesus underscored his re-
also give thanks for our grand-
com.
Serve the Lord, rather than do things against His will
"But now being made
free from sin, and be-
come servants to God,
ye have your fruit unto
holiness, and the end
everlasting life. For the
wages of sin is death; but
the gift of God is eternal
life through Jesus Christ
our Lord."
-- Romans 6:22-23
hen we ac-
cept Jesus
Christ as our
Savior, we are saying we
believe He died on the
cross for our sins and we
also believe that we will
have eternal life because
of that acceptance. We
are not perfect and we
will still sin, but we
should be more con-
science of what we do
and try our best to serve
the Lord instead of doing
things that are against
His will.
Our pastor brought
the message on Sunday
morning from Mat-
thew 12:30-32 entitled,
" Sins against the Holy
Spirit." In this scripture,
Jesus says that if we are
"not with Him, then we
are against Him" and
that "all manner of sin
and blasphemy shall be
forgiven unto men: but
the blasphemy against
the Holy Ghost shall not
be forgiven unto men."
It goes on to say that
speaking a word against
the Son of man, can be
forgiven, but speaking
against the Holy Ghost
will not be forgiven.
Sinning against the Holy
Spirit is a very serious
matter and should not be
taken lightly.
One way that we sin
against the Holy Spirit
is when we quench the
spirit -- holding back
and not doing what the
Holy Spirit tells us to
do. Sometimes we do
Yellow
Mountain
News
Wendy Stewart
not want to do what He
is telling us to do be-
cause we are satisfied
with where we are and
not wanting to step out
on faith and believe it is
the right thing to do. We
also quench the spirit
when we let Satan talk us
out of shouting, testify-
ing, or showing emotion
when God tells us to do
so at church. God has a
storehouse full of bless-
ings and we will miss out
on those blessings if we
quench the spirit.
We also sin against the
Holy Spirit when we try
to lie to and tempt Him.
There are times that peo-
ple try to "make deals"
with the Holy Spirit just
to get what they want at
the time, but then do not
keep their end of the deal
when their prayer is an-
swered. We need to learn
that we cannot just put
God on when we need
Him, and then shrug
Him to the side when we
are contented again. It
doesn't work that way
and God is not pleased
with those that choose to
live that way.
Finally, we sin against
the Holy Spirit when we
become a stiffnecked or
"better than all" people.
God considers us all
equal and the Spirit will
not move freely among
those that think they are
better than others or treat
their fellowman with
disrespect. We may not
always agree with ev-
eryone or their ways, but
God's word tells us that
we are to love our neigh-
bors as ourselves. We
need to always look for
the good in people and
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pray that God will con-
vict the hearts of those
that are doing wrong and
sinning against the Holy
Spirit.
The Holy Spirit is eas-
ily insulted and will not
always strive with man.
We sometimes hear that
people are given many
chances to accept God's
spirit into their lives,
but the Bible tells us
that the Holy Spirit may
only deal with our hearts
one time, and if we turn
away that one chance, we
may never get it again.
My prayer is that if the
Holy Spirit is knocking
on your hearts door, that
you will accept the gift
that He so freely wants
to give.
000
We had another
wonderful visit at the
home of Ron and Donna
Smith on Sunday after-
noon. Even though just
YOUWJkMED
To GOD'S HousE
Cashiers Baptist Church
Come worship with us at Cashiers Baptist Church
and experience the life changing power of Jesus
Christ. Sunday services- Sunday school 10:00
a.m., worship 11:00 a.m., Youth training 5:00
pm, Worship 6:00 p.m., Wednesday prayer meet-
ing 7:00 p.m. For more information go to www
cashiersbaptistchurch. com. 828-743-3040.
Cashiers United Methodist Church
Connect at Cashiers UMC, one mile south of the
crossroads on Hwy 107. Sunday worship at 10:30
a.m. Nursery and Children's Church provided.
Wednesday dinner at 5:30 p.m. and Bible Study
at 6:15 p.m. Programs for all ages offered. www.
cashiersumc.org. Rev. Wes Sharpe, Pastor.
Christ Anglican Church
Christ Anglican Church: Sunday: Early Service
8:30 a.m. Sunday School, 9:30 a.m. Worship Ser-
vice 10:30 a.m. Monday: 6:00 p.m. Bible Study
and Supper in Homes. Located at 464 U.S. Hwy
64E, Cashiers - 828-743-1701
Christ Church Of The Valley
Join us 10:45 a.m. Sundays for fellowship, coffee,
Spirit -filled worship and Biblical teaching. Kidz
Club ages 3-8 and infant cry room during wor-
ship. Wed night gathering and dinner (May -Oct)
6 p.m. Men's Bible Study Tues 8:00 a.m., Women's
10:00 a.m. Located Hwy 64W towards Highlands
past crossroads on right. 828-743-5470 Lead Pas-
tor Brent Metcalf.
Community Bible Church
www.cbchighlands.com— 526-4685 - Pastor Gary
Hewins, 3645 Cashiers Rd, Highlands. Sundays:
9:30 a.m., Adult Sunday School, Prayer Group.
10:30 a.m. Children's Program, 10:45 a.m., Wor-
ship Service. Tuesdays: 10:00 a.m., Women's Bi-
ble Study. Wednesdays: 5:00 p.m., Dinner, 6:00
p.m. Adult Teaching, Youth, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd
Join us for Sunday Services: Rite I, 8:00 a.m.; Rite
119:15 & 11:00 a.m.. Nursery available at the 9:15
and 11:00 a.m. services. Thursday Noon Healing
Service with Eucharist. Christian Ed Programs
and Bible Studies offered year round. The Rev.
Rob Wood, Rector. 1448 Highway 107 South,
Office: 743-2359. www.goodshepherdofcashiers.
com
the week before she had
been in the hospital bat-
tling sickness, God saw
fit for her to get back
home, where we got to
witness her praising the
Lord without ever speak-
ing a word.
Happy birthday to
Josie Holden and David
Widmer on Sept. 21. I
wish you both blessings
on your special day!
Let's all remember to
continue to pray for each
other, for those that are
sick, for those that are
not yet saved, for our
country and it's leaders,
for our men and women
in the military, and for
God to send revival to
our land.
God bless you all!
Wendy Stewart is a
member of Yellow Moun-
tain Baptist Church. Email
her at wendy902002@
yahoo.com.
`Love the Lord your Clod with aCCyour heart
and with aCCyour soul andwith aCCyour mind.'
T'his is the first andgreatest commandment.
91nd the second is Cike it: `Love your neighbor as yourseC..'
Matthew 2237-39
Glenville Wesleyan Church
Join us for Sunday Bible Study at 10:00, Meet
and Greet at 10:45 to 11:00 then Energetic Wor-
ship and Children's ministry with a message you
can use in your daily life. Youth grades 6-12 meet
Tuesdays at 6:00 PM. We are located 5.4 miles
north of Cashiers on Hwy 107. Where everyone
is welcome, yes that means you. Pastor Ralph
Campbell, 506-1163, connect on Facebook.
Grace Community Church
A non -denominational body of believers located
on Hwy 107N, 1/2 mile from the crossroads in
Cashiers. Sundays: 10:00 a.m. service includes
contemporary praise music, sermon, communion
and special prayer following the service. Wednes-
days: catered dinner at 6:00 p.m. - Service at 7:00
p.m. Call 828-743-9814 for info or visit www.
gracecashiers.com. Steve Doerter, Pastor.
Mountain Bible Church
Mountain Bible Church meets at 4536 Big Ridge
Road, Glenville, on Sundays at 9:45 a.m. for Sun-
day School, 10:45 a.m. service and Wednesdays
at 6:30 p.m. We are committed to exalting Jesus
Christ by teaching truth and loving people. Face -
book: Mountain Bible Church WNC
Pine Creek Baptist Church
Pine Creek Baptist Church welcomes you to join
us for Sunday School 10:00 a.m., Sunday worship
11:00 a.m. Wednesday night Bible Study 6:00
p.m. 4338 Pine Creek Rd. Cullowhee. Pastor Aar-
on Langston.
St. Jude Catholic Church
Saint Jude Catholic Church 3011 Hwy. 64 East,
Sapphire (across from Sapphire Valley Resort.)
Tel: [phone]. Mass schedule: Saturday, 6:00
p.m., Sunday, 9:00 a.m., Thursday, 9:00 a.m., Fri-
day, Noon.
HONORING OUR VETERANS
A Dinner for Cashiers -area
I ` Veterans and One Guest
at Cashiers United Methodist Church
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 @ 5:30 P.M.
Patriotic music by Cashiers Community Chorus
Reservations required by Friday, September 6
at 743-5298 or [e-mail]

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31. A digital tape recording of sound
33. Chinese dialect
34. Angolan monetary unit
36. A type of sheen
38. "Ash Wednesday" poet
40. Nobel Prize-winning chemist
41. Spoke angrily
43. Separated with a tool
44. Relative biological effectiveness
(abbr.)
45. Actors' group
47. A type of ship (abbr.)
48. Bar bill
51. Romanian city
53. Greek sorceress
55. Small water bird
56. Tropical Asian plants
58. "Unforgettable" singer
59. Belonging to a bottom layer
60. Potato state
61. A toy that spins
64. "A -Team" character
65. Ornamental molding
67. Covers again
69. Poets write them
70. Appear
CLUES DOWN
1. Popular mid-size Kia
2. Image management (abbr.)
3. Prongs
4. Cools
5. It produces milk
6. Trends
7. Concurred
8. Chinese cabbage _ choy
9. Greek war god
10. Straits along the Red Sea
11. Railway
12. Washing with water
13. Supreme being
15. Ductless gland
18. Parts producer (abbr.)
21. Not arranged in a straight line
24. Red sweet peppers
26. Famed protest yacht
27. Drain
30. Distributes
32. Small, savory dishes
35. Web of Things (abbr.)
37. Defunct aerospace company
38. Lacking consistency
39. Type of retriever
42. Barrier
43. Senior officer
46. Categories
47. Call it a career
49. Suitable for growing crops
50. High jumping legend Iolanda
52. Hairy
54. Dish made with lentils
55. TNT broadcaster Craig
57. Used to align parts
59. Cold, dry Swiss wind
62. Water in the solid state
63. A great play
66. Atomic #45 (abbr.)
68. Big shot lawyer (abbr.)
HOROSCOPES
ARIES: Mar 21 -Apr 20
Delegation is the best way
to complete a complicated
project, Aries. Work with
others to achieve a balance
so you're not doing it all.
TAURUS: Apr 21 -May 21
Those who are always look-
ing to the future may not
fully embrace the present,
Taurus. Focus fully on those
things in your life that are
meaningful right now.
GEMINI: May 22 -Jun 21
Gemini, you'll find the right
pace to begin a relation-
ship or maintain the one
you have. Things are look-
ing good for romance this
week, and you may want to
step up the seduction.
CANCER: Jun 22 -Jul 22
Cancer, when you turn on the
charm, you are a force. You
exude a natural magnetism
that people are simply drawn
to. Remember to use your
powers wisely.
LEO: Jul 23 -Aug 23
Leo, look for a balance of
activities that satisfy you
both physically and spiritu-
ally over the course of the
week. Getting in touch with
nature is one way to achieve
this.
VIRGO: Aug 24 -Sept 22
There is only so long you
can put on a brave face,
Virgo. Instead of hiding your
emotions, let others see
what you are truly feeling.
Do not keep all of those
emotions bottled up.
LIBRA: Sept 23 -Oct 23
Add a personal touch to all
you do and your efforts will
be received more warmly,
Libra. Add a personalized
note to a gift when visiting a
friend or family member.
SCORPIO: Oct 24 -Nov 22
Scorpio, touch base with
your support system. You
can use some extra muscle
behind your ideas, especial-
ly as you move into unchart-
ed terrain within the next few
days.
SAGITTARIUS: Nov 23 -Dec 21
This is the week to reassess
your finances, Sagittarius.
Figure out how to curb some
extraneous expenses, like
recurring charges or over-
age fees.
CAPRICORN: Dec 22 -Jan 20
Your professional perfor-
mance may be under scrutiny
for several days, Capricorn.
Put your best foot forward.
A promotion may be in the
works if you play it right.
AQUARIUS: Jan 21 -Feb 18
Don't get too caught up on
your idea of perfect, Aquar-
ius. If you spend too much
time on the small details,
you'll overlook the magic of
the bigger picture.
PISCES: Feb 19 -Mar 20
Pisces, be mindful of an
emerging power struggle
that could affect your daily
life. Let your thoughts be
known and support those
who you think could use your
help.
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1. Study of sight
7. Becomes less intense
13. Juicy, soft fruit
14. A great ape
16. All-time NY Giants great
17. Big Apple native
19. Home of the Flyers (abbr.)
20. People stand in them
22. Automotive legend Iacocca
23. Influential linguist
25. -and Andy, TV show
26. Wives (law)
28. Discriminating
29. Star Wars hero Solo
30. Married woman
31. A digital tape recording of sound
33. Chinese dialect
34. Angolan monetary unit
36. A type of sheen
38. "Ash Wednesday" poet
40. Nobel Prize-winning chemist
41. Spoke angrily
43. Separated with a tool
44. Relative biological effectiveness
(abbr.)
45. Actors' group
47. A type of ship (abbr.)
48. Bar bill
51. Romanian city
53. Greek sorceress
55. Small water bird
56. Tropical Asian plants
58. "Unforgettable" singer
59. Belonging to a bottom layer
60. Potato state
61. A toy that spins
64. "A -Team" character
65. Ornamental molding
67. Covers again
69. Poets write them
70. Appear
CLUES DOWN
1. Popular mid-size Kia
2. Image management (abbr.)
3. Prongs
4. Cools
5. It produces milk
6. Trends
7. Concurred
8. Chinese cabbage _ choy
9. Greek war god
10. Straits along the Red Sea
11. Railway
12. Washing with water
13. Supreme being
15. Ductless gland
18. Parts producer (abbr.)
21. Not arranged in a straight line
24. Red sweet peppers
26. Famed protest yacht
27. Drain
30. Distributes
32. Small, savory dishes
35. Web of Things (abbr.)
37. Defunct aerospace company
38. Lacking consistency
39. Type of retriever
42. Barrier
43. Senior officer
46. Categories
47. Call it a career
49. Suitable for growing crops
50. High jumping legend Iolanda
52. Hairy
54. Dish made with lentils
55. TNT broadcaster Craig
57. Used to align parts
59. Cold, dry Swiss wind
62. Water in the solid state
63. A great play
66. Atomic #45 (abbr.)
68. Big shot lawyer (abbr.)
HOROSCOPES
ARIES: Mar 21 -Apr 20
Delegation is the best way
to complete a complicated
project, Aries. Work with
others to achieve a balance
so you're not doing it all.
TAURUS: Apr 21 -May 21
Those who are always look-
ing to the future may not
fully embrace the present,
Taurus. Focus fully on those
things in your life that are
meaningful right now.
GEMINI: May 22 -Jun 21
Gemini, you'll find the right
pace to begin a relation-
ship or maintain the one
you have. Things are look-
ing good for romance this
week, and you may want to
step up the seduction.
CANCER: Jun 22 -Jul 22
Cancer, when you turn on the
charm, you are a force. You
exude a natural magnetism
that people are simply drawn
to. Remember to use your
powers wisely.
LEO: Jul 23 -Aug 23
Leo, look for a balance of
activities that satisfy you
both physically and spiritu-
ally over the course of the
week. Getting in touch with
nature is one way to achieve
this.
VIRGO: Aug 24 -Sept 22
There is only so long you
can put on a brave face,
Virgo. Instead of hiding your
emotions, let others see
what you are truly feeling.
Do not keep all of those
emotions bottled up.
LIBRA: Sept 23 -Oct 23
Add a personal touch to all
you do and your efforts will
be received more warmly,
Libra. Add a personalized
note to a gift when visiting a
friend or family member.
SCORPIO: Oct 24 -Nov 22
Scorpio, touch base with
your support system. You
can use some extra muscle
behind your ideas, especial-
ly as you move into unchart-
ed terrain within the next few
days.
SAGITTARIUS: Nov 23 -Dec 21
This is the week to reassess
your finances, Sagittarius.
Figure out how to curb some
extraneous expenses, like
recurring charges or over-
age fees.
CAPRICORN: Dec 22 -Jan 20
Your professional perfor-
mance may be under scrutiny
for several days, Capricorn.
Put your best foot forward.
A promotion may be in the
works if you play it right.
AQUARIUS: Jan 21 -Feb 18
Don't get too caught up on
your idea of perfect, Aquar-
ius. If you spend too much
time on the small details,
you'll overlook the magic of
the bigger picture.
PISCES: Feb 19 -Mar 20
Pisces, be mindful of an
emerging power struggle
that could affect your daily
life. Let your thoughts be
known and support those
who you think could use your
help.
NEEMMUMEN
NEEMEEMEM
EMENEMEME
EMENEEMEN
MMEMEMNEW
MEMEEMENE
ENUMEMENE
MEMENEEME
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Puzzle Solutions On Page 3B
Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - Crossroads Chronicle - Page 513
Pit bull mix needs second chance for love
BY DAVID STROUD
Cashiers -Highlands
Humnane Society
here is a reason this sweet
dog looks so sad. A local
family fell on hard financial
times this past July and lost liter-
ally everything, including being
evicted from their home. They came
to the Cashiers -Highlands Humane
Society and surrendered their five
dogs, including beautiful Nova, an
11 -year-old female American pit
bull terrier mix. These folks were
the only family Nova ever knew in
her entire life.
When Nova arrived at our shelter
she was suffering from a previously -
untreated skin condition that caused
some hair loss on her back and hips.
But she is now well on the road to
recovery thanks to antibiotics, a
medicated bath every other day, and
lots of tender loving care from our
staff and volunteers. Nova is among
the kindest, most gentle canines we
have ever had the pleasure to know.
She simply loves everyone - other
dogs, cats, and every human she has
met at our shelter. Nova is house-
trained and walks well on a leash,
although she doesn't need a long
marathon -type walk like her young-
er counterparts.
As a CHHS senior pet, Nova's
MARTY BOONE / Special to the Chronicle
Nova is among the kindest, most gentle canines we have ever had the pleasure to know.
adoption fee is only $25 which
includes already being spayed, mi-
crochipped, up-to-date on vaccina-
tions and flea/heartworm preventa-
tive, and her adoption also comes
with a free starter bag of food and a
free ID tag. We have given Nova a
second chance at life. All she needs
now is a second family to love.
Cashiers -Highlands Humane
Society is located at 200 Gable Drive
in Sapphire. The no -kill shelter is
open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through
Saturday. Visit CHHS online at www.
CHhumanesociety.org.
Dogs make presence known at Tour de Cashiers Saturday
Photos by DON RICHESON / Staff
Tour de Cashiers 5K top female finisher Valerie Rogers (above), 43, of Brevard gets some
loving licks from her yorky Nola Saturday after crossing the finish line. Her husband, Dar-
ren Rogers, also congratulates her. Another runner, Wade Wallace (right), 45, of Greenville,
S.C., actually ran the race with his pit bull mix Liza in tow. He said he often runs with Liza,
but the Tour de Cahiers was her first official race.
TOUR
Continued from page 1B
continuation of a great tradition and
to honor the legacy of the late Clark
Moore, who founded the event"
The runners followed two groups
of bicyclists that left the Tee center
a few minutes ahead of them.
The bicycle and running events
combined featured about 200 par-
ticipants total, down a few dozen
from last year. The metric (62 -mile)
bike ride attracted the most partici-
pants of the tour's events. There
was also a century (100 -mile) ride
and 25 -mile group bicycle ride. The
bicycle rides were not competitive
and were not timed. Although this
was only the second year for the
foot race, this was the 27th year for
the annual Tour de Cashiers bike
rides.
Nearly two dozen people partici-
pated in the Tour de Cashiers 5K
Saturday and at least seven of these
were southern Jackson County resi-
dents. Tour de Cashiers 5K partici-
pants from southern Jackson Coun-
ty include, in alphabetical order:
• Kristal Hunter, 45, Cashiers.
• Bambi Kaine, 59, Cullowhee.
• Venus Ramirez, 24, Cashiers.
• Taylor Stewart, 27, Cashiers.
• Wendy Stewart, 49, Cullowhee
• Angela Tyre, 48, Cashiers.
• Richard Tyre, 54, Cashiers.
The Tour de Cashiers is a Ca-
shiers Area Chamber of Com-
merce -benefit event. Proceeds
from the tour support southern
Jackson County community and
economic development efforts
by the Cashiers Area Chamber of
Commerce. "This fundraiser sup-
ports our economic and communi-
ty development efforts, including
strategic initiatives on workforce
development (recruitment, hous-
ing, training and retention), broad-
band connectivity, pedestrian
mobility and community engage-
ment," Edwards said.
Two bicyclists crash
Two non -life threatening injuries
were reported in the century 100 -
mile ride. Two bicyclists crashed
about a third of the way into the
ride around 11 a.m. near Transyl-
vania County, according to Glen-
ville -Cashiers Rescue Squad Pub-
lic Information Officer Nat Turner.
The male riders, both of whom re-
portedly had "road rash" injuries,
were taken to the Cashiers -Glen-
ville Volunteer Fire Department,
where one declined further treat-
ment. However, the second patient
also had hip and shoulder injuries
and was transported by ambulance
to Highlands -Cashiers Hospital.
Turner said he was unable to re-
lease the men's names or further
details.
There were also two non -life
threatening crashes in last year's
Tour de Cashiers. "Historically, in
the recent past anyway, it's been a
safe event, with just a few minor
events like these," Turner said.
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SPORTS
SUMMIT LAUNCHES VOLLEYBALL PROGRAM
Team now possible
with Summit gym;
lacked place to play
before facility opened
BY DAN BROWN
Staff
The Summit Charter
School volleyball team is
a team made from scratch,
according to new coach
Jesse Loyd.
"We are
starting
at ground
er zero teach-
ing these
girls the
game, but
we're hav-
ing fun,"
he said
Head Coach following
Jesse Loyd
Summit's
2-0 loss to cross plateau
foe Highlands on Sept.
4. "We couldn't field a
volleyball team at Sum-
mit until now because
we didn't have a place to
play"
Now, the bear girls do. DAN BROWN / Staff
The inaugural Summit Charter School Lady Bears volleyball team includes, front, from left, Anna Jolley, Kaila Lee, Keira Mathis, Sydney Sinclair, Anne -Elizabeth Woods, Katie Johnson; and
And with 25 athletes back, same order, Anna Johnson, Kaki Dyleski, Christina McDonald, Ashlyn Yaskiewicz, Chloe Crawford, Skylyn Yaskiewicz, Sarah Betty and Catelynn Couch.
coming out for a place on
Charter School middle
this new middle school-
leyball, Loyd said.
Summit hosts ■ 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23 — Summit visits
level volleyball team,
"This is a work in prog-
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Loyd is looking forward
ress, for sure," he said.
0 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1,
to building the new vol-
"We'll take a look at that
Rabun Gap.
leyball program.
progress in about a month
■ 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. is
"We have enough for
and see where we are.
Highlands.
a couple full scrimmages
These girls are eager to
"It's all part of the pro-
and a practice squad," he
learn and they love the
cess," Loyd said. "I'm ex-
said.
game."
said. "We're having to
With the loss of Sum-
The Lady Bears have
learn fundamentals as we
mit's stellar eighth grade
size up front in Chloe
learn defensive positions,
girls class to high school,
Crawford and twins, Ash-
strategies and offensive
the middle school ranks
lyn and Skylyn Yaskie-
alignments"
must turn to the rising
wicz.
The good part, Loyd
sixth and seventh grade
"Our first match against
added, is they only have
classes to fill out the new
a more experienced High-
to learn it once.
team's roster. These are
lands team was a learning
"They're eager to
athletes, but new to vol-
experience for us," Loyd
The 2019 Summit
WER SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL SCHEDULE
Charter School middle
Summit Charter School Assistant Volleyball Coach Kaylee O'Dwyer shoots
school Lady Bears volley -
Summit hosts ■ 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23 — Summit visits
ball team includes Anna
Eagle Ridge.
this past spring. It is part of the $7 million Summit Center and is the larg-
Summit hosts ■ Time TBA
Friday, Oct. 4 — Tri-State Confer-
Jolley, Kaila Lee, Keira
ence Championships
at Highlands.
Mathis, Sydney Sinclair,
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Katie Johnson, Anna
learn."
"It's all part of the pro-
Johnson, Kaki Dyleski,
Playing in the Tri-State
cess," Loyd said. "I'm ex-
Christina McDonald,
Conference with other
cited to see how we stand
Ashlyn Yaskiewicz, Chloe
middle school volleyball
up a month from now. We
Crawford, Skylyn Yas-
programs, Summit Char-
look to be competitive
kiewicz, Sarah Betty and
ter School will battle the
and I think we'll surprise
Catelynn Couch.
learning curve this fall as
a couple teams the second
Assisting Loyd on the
much as it battles its op-
time through the sched-
sidelines is an assistant
ponents.
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coach, Kaylee O'Dwyer.
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The pace for chimney inspection and repair specialists
like Glenville's Tom Albert often picks up at this time of
year. In part, this is because his business — Cashiers Chimney
Professionals — is often for the birds. Specifically, migratory
chimney swifts, who like nesting in chimneys.
"They fly in from South America every year around April
15 and they leave around Sept. 15," Albert said of the birds.
"Because they are a federally protected bird, we're not allowed
to touch them. We're not allowed to go in there and get rid of
them. We have to wait until they leave."
In those situations, Albert might install a chimney cap or
varmint screen after the birds have left.
"Otherwise, the birds can make a home in your house,"
Albert said of the need for such caps. "I install varmint screens
and everyone here should have one — we get squirrels and birds
and all kinds of stuff in chimneys."
But before doing that, he'll remove the "calling cards" left
by swifts and other animals.
"It's important to clean the bird dung out of the chimney
after they leave — not only does it smell, it's not a healthy
thing," Albert said. "There's a thing called histoplasmosis,
which is a disease (lung infection) you can get from bird dung,
so you have to be careful there."
But an even bigger threat to chimneys is present year round
— water.
"The most common problem and what is hardest on a
chimney is water," Albert said. "Water slowly destroys your
chimney. We did an inspection over in Trillium, beautiful
home, but the fireplace was ruined because water got in. On a
metal fireplace, it will rust holes in it and it becomes danger-
ous. Smoke and heat can escape where it's not supposed to and
cause a fire."
Water is also an enemy of brick and stone chimneys.
"On masonry chimneys, when you get water inside, the
freeze -thaw cycle has a huge effect and it starts cracking the
mortar and the rock work and the brick work," Albert said.
He uses various waterproofing methods to protect chimneys.
Dampers also frequently create chimney issues.
"A lot of people have trouble with dampers," he said.
"They'll get off track or they'll become dislodged or if they
have water problems they'll rust, then they'll probably not
open up all the way and you'll get smoke in the house."
Albert said it is important to have chimneys inspected
regularly to uncover hidden problems. He does a thorough job
using various cameras — sometimes even ones mounted on
drones, which he started using a little more than a year ago.
He said that while getting an annual inspection is "politi-
cally correct," doing it every two or three years might be OK
for many of the area's seasonal residents who do not use their
chimneys as often.
"It's a great idea to every fall have a pro come out and
inspect your chimney," said Cashiers -Glenville Volunteer
Fire Department Chief Randy Dillard. "The cost of having it
inspected is pretty cheap, compared to having a fire."
Albert has been in the business 35 years. He used to have
a storefront in Waynesville with multiple trucks, but decided
to sell it and move to Glenville six years ago and operate out
of his home.
"I was thinking I would take it kind of easy, but the busi-
ness has blossomed," he said.
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Above, Glenville -based Cashiers Chimney Professionals
owner Tom Albert shows off the camera -equipped drone
he's used now for about the past year to inspect chim-
neys — especially those on steep -pitched roofs that are
hard to access with just a ladder. However, he also does
rely on what he calls a "goat," a special hooked ladder.
There's one on top of his van in the background. At left,
with a special flashlight on each hip in Old West gun-
slinger style, Albert is prepared to shine a light on chim-
ney woes in Cashiers, Franklin and Highlands homes.
As part of a chimney cleaners' tradition, he also has a
top hat. Sometimes customers ask him to wear one,
so he always carries one in his work van.
Tips to keep your summer home safe over the winter
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NEIGHBORHOOD
WATCH AREA
USPICIOU A'CTI,
Neighborhood watches encourage residents to be proactive in report-
ing suspicious activity, especially during the winter months when the
summer colony heads south.
Luke Barber
The Franklin Press
Security is a chief concern on
any homeowner's mind, but when
you own two or more properties
that you transition between in
the winter and summer months,
the task of safeguarding your
home against intruders becomes
a challenge.
Many Franklin homeowners
and retirees know this problem all
too well. As people begin to head
back to their winter homes in
Florida and elsewhere, the popu-
lation of Franklin dips sharply.
Many homes are left empty for
long periods of time, leaving them
vulnerable to the bad intentions of
criminals and others in desperate
situations.
Luckily, law enforcement offi-
cers say there are many precau-
tions you can take to ensure that
when you return to your mountain
home in the warmer seasons, it
will be just as you had left it.
"One of the best things people
can do is to ask their neighbors to
keep an eye on their place," said
Macon County Sheriff Robert
Holland. "I encourage people to
get to know their neighbors and
even pay someone to do daily
check -ins and to also make sure
their homes look like they're
inhabited"
Holland said that criminals
are able to tell which homes are
abandoned when grass becomes
overgrown or leaves begin to
pile up in the yard. In gated
communities, criminals are able
to tell by the lock on the front
gate if nobody is home. There
have been instances where crimi-
nals have broken the locks and
later replaced them or have hiked
through woods to get around
a gate and gain access to the
property.
Holland also recommended
that homeowners look into buying
a home security system. While he
does not have a preference for any
given brand, he simply states that
the system has to be monitored.
"There are a lot of good
systems out there," he said. "I
would encourage people to talk
with their friends to see what
system they would recommend,
but the system has to be moni-
tored. A system without moni-
toring is no good."
These systems are actively
monitored by a home security
company that will notify law
enforcement or emergency ser-
vices if the system detects an
intruder, a fire, and in some
cases, even a gas leak. While
these systems are more expen-
sive than unmonitored ones, they
give homeowners peace of mind
since the monitoring is done by
professionals and not from the
homeowner's smart phone.
Franklin Police Chief David
Adams recommended that home-
owners record the serial num-
ber on their electronics and other
products before they leave in case
anything goes missing.
He also reiterated Holland's
advice about notifying neighbors
when you are about to leave your
property.
"The police department and
the sheriff's office will drive by
and check the house from time to
time," he said. "People will call
periodically and ask us to do it.
"[Break-ins] do seem to pick
up during the winter time, unless
it's extremely cold outside,"
Adams added. "It spikes around
Christmastime. There are also
fewer witnesses in the winter.
People are not outside as much."
Motion detecting lights
around vacant property will help
neighbors see if someone is tres-
passing and will deter criminals
from further attempts to break.
Security systems can also help
reduce homeowner's insurance by
adding an extra layer of protec-
tion to one of life's most expen-
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Home
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As summer cools off,
HV/AC business heats up
Jake Browning
reporterQthefranklinpress.com
Autumn is almost here,
and residents of Macon
County are preparing to turn
off their air conditioning for
the year.
For many, it will be as
simple as letting the thermo-
stat do its job. But for those
with older or damaged sys-
tems, the race is on to beat
the cold.
Bill Meyers, owner of
All Service Heating & Air,
said summer is traditionally
the busiest time of year for
his business, and this sum-
mer of extreme temperatures
has been no exception.
However, it is just as
important to keep an eye
on an HVAC system in the
colder months. In addition
to regularly changing filters
and keeping coils clean,
Meyers said that home and
business owners should play
it safe and call for a service
appointment immediately
when something isn't right.
"If it should be turning
right on and it's not, they
definitely need to get it ser-
I
viced right away," Meyers
said. "If you get someone
to check on your system,
they'll check things for you
and let you know what needs
to be done in the near future.
That can save you from
some major problems down
the road."
An average HVAC war-
ranty lasts about 10 years,
and technology is constantly
changing. Freon refrigerant
will be phased out of the
production and made illegal
to import into the United
States effective on Jan. 1,
2020 due to environmental
concerns, so systems that
run on the chemical will
become much more difficult
to repair.
There's also just a limit-
ed amount of time that a unit
can work at peak function
before it becomes an inef-
ficient drain on energy costs.
As systems break down and
become obsolete, it eventu-
ally becomes necessary to
replace them.
Andrew Huscusson of
FoxFire Heating & Cooling
said that more modern
HVAC systems are inte-
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With recent advancements
like mini splits to change
temperatures in individual
rooms, add-on filters that
can help mitigate allergens
and humidity, mobile apps
that make thermostat adjust-
ments more portable, HVAC
owners have more control of
their home climate than ever
before.
"It's been trending in
that direction for several
years now," Huscusson said.
"It's fairly new, so the costs
are still relatively high, but
the tradeoff is that you get
a much more comfortable
home environment."
While entirely new sys-
tems with cutting edge tech-
nology can be prohibitively
expensive, it's much cheaper
to add filters for people with
chronic conditions impacted
by air quality and even
cheaper to just take the best
possible care of your exist-
ing system.
However, when it does
become necessary to
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businesses in Macon County
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Add, upgrade insulation for savings
Ryan Hanchett
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Anyone who has spent time outdoors in Western North
Carolina in the winter months knows it can be brutally cold.
For homeowners in Macon and Jackson counties, the
question each year when the leaves begin to turn and the
afternoon breeze picks up, is how to keep that cold air from
making its way inside.
Unless a home was specially constructed for energy effi-
ciency, residents can likely reduce their energy bills and stay
warm by adding more insulation. Many older homes have
less insulation than homes built in the last 5-10 years, but
even adding insulation to a newer home can pay for itself in
the long run.
To determine whether it's time to add insulation, a prop-
erty owner first needs to find out how much insulation is
already in the home and where it is.
"When we do an energy assessment for a homeowner we
go in and look at all areas of the house to determine where
the problems are," Macon County Housing Department
director John Fay said. "The key to adding insulation is
knowing where warm air is leaking from the home and, con-
versely, where the cold air is getting in."
The Macon County Housing Department administers the
N.C. Weatherization Assistance fund, which helps qualifying
homeowners make their residences more energy efficient.
The fund typically covers 15-20 home energy overhauls
annually in Macon County for homeowners on a fixed
income.
Over the years, Fay and his staff have seen almost every
insulation issue imaginable.
The most common areas for homes to have insulation
issues are in attics and basements, according to Fay. Taking
time to crawl around in a dusty attic looking for spots where
light is getting through may not sound like fun, but the effort
pays off when the job is done right.
"If you can see light coming in through an area where it's
not supposed to, you can bet cold air is coming in through
that same crack," Fay said. "We typically seal small cracks
with a low -expanding spray foam insulation. Bigger cracks
may require a more involved solution. We are very diligent
in attics because adding insulation there is where the home-
owner gets the most bang for their buck."
Another common problem area where cold air seeps in
is around doors and windows. Over time those implements
naturally expand and contract, creating small gaps. Seals and
weather stripping can wear with age and lead to additional
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for homeowners to undertake with the goal of becoming
more energy efficient overall in mind.
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and cost less to heat, so often that leads to homeowners
doing other projects like upgrading to high -efficiency LED
light bulbs or adding a water efficient shower head to con-
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Quick and simple ways to make a front door pop
Visitors' impressions of
a home are often dictated by
the home's entryway.
Maybe you can't judge
a book by its cover, but the
impression that a front door
and entryway can create
counts, regardless of how
accurate that impression
is. Making certain changes
to an entryway can go a
long way toward improv-
ing curb appeal. Entryways
also can set the scene for
a home's interior. Whether
one chooses to be classic or
bold, modern or traditional,
there are various ways to
quickly transform a home's
entryway.
Bold front door color:
Color can dramatical-
ly enhance an entryway.
Painting an existing door or
replacing it with a more vivid
option can do the trick. The
DIY Network says certain
colors stand out as favorites.
These include turquoise, yel-
low, red, indigo, orange and
black. The door color should
complement the other shades
of the home, such as those on
siding and trim.
Custom walkway:
Guide guests right to the
front door with an attractive
(and safe) walkway. Stamped
concrete or decorative paver
blocks may fit the bill. This
walkway can extend to the
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street or to the driveway.
Container plants:
Landscaping around the
entryway should be neat
and well -tended. Overgrown
plants or shrubbery may
give off an air of neglect.
Container plants and care-
fully curated shrubs can cre-
ate a neat and inviting aura.
Highlight the address:
Make sure the home can
be found easily with bold
and decorative house num-
bers. Consider two different
Ideas for updating your home's exterior
If it's time to upgrade your home
exterior, you may need some guidance,
particularly if you want to make on -
trend choices that will instantly boost
your curb appeal.
Bear in mind that many younger,
trend -setting homeowners are gravitat-
ing toward the natural, earthy look,
and they are achieving this with manu-
factured stone. As you make your own
upgrade, consider the following:
Prioritize authenticity: Not all
manufactured stone is of equal qual-
ity. Do a close inspection to ensure the
products you select are molded and col-
ored to look and feel like natural stone.
Select your cut: Choices abound
when it comes to the cut of manufac-
tured stone veneer. However, linear
shapes that provide a sense of calm
and order are very popular right now,
making profiles such as the Chisel Cut
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Be serene: Gray is in right now,
and this is likely due to its low-key aes-
thetic. Likewise, any color on the gray
scale will add instant appeal, including
black and white.
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a lot of design drama with the right
choice of grout color. Here's a simple
guide to help you choose:
• For an understated, elegant look,
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What you need to know before you start
As with any home
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can help ensure a top-
quality installation with
the best materials on the
market. Here are the most
important factors to con-
sider before purchasing
replacement windows:
Energy efficiency:
Energy-efficient windows
can keep utility bills in
check while helping manage
climate control. Seek out
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drafty the window is) and
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Test specifications: All
windows on the market are
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resistance to air and water.
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in regions that see wicked
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deliver high-performance
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Windows offered by ProVia,
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features and are tested
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water infiltration, wind load
resistance, ease of opera-
tion, forced entry and more.
Material: Windows are
available in such materials as
vinyl, wood, aluminum and
fiberglass. Understanding
the benefits of each can help
you arrive at the right deci-
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and budget, and new options
even mix materials, combin-
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Warranty availability:
Replacement windows can
cost thousands of dollars
and should last a long time,
so consider protecting your
investment by opting for
windows that come with a
comprehensive lifetime war-
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the next homeowner. This
can potentially increase your
home's value should you put
it on the market.
Style: The style of your
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design resources and visual-
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home.
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Most older adults — about 94 percent —
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Among those who want to age in a new
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When seniors and loved ones are faced
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Prevent growth of mold and
mildew in colder months
Mold and mildew are not only
unsightly, but unhealthy. These fungi
grow readily in damp areas and are
found in the air breathed both indoors
and outside. If left unaddressed, mold
and mildew can threaten the health of
a home's inhabitants.
Mildew is a type of mold that
remains relatively flush with the
surface it grows on. Other molds
can grow puffy in appearance.
Molds serve the purpose of destroy-
ing organic materials, but in high
amounts, these microorganisms can
cause respiratory problems, sinus
congestion, throat irritation, head-
aches, and other issues, particularly
when mold grows unchecked indoors,
according to "Better Homes and
Gardens." As a result, it is essential
to address mold before it becomes
problematic.
According to Polygon, a drying
technology and temporary climate
solutions company, the wet season in
winter is when molds often grow and
expand. Mold can break down the
integrity and strength of the surfaces
where it grows. Homeowners can
employ the following strategies to pre-
vent mold growth.
• Keep all surfaces clean, using
proper cleaning products. Diluted
bleach solutions are highly effective
at killing microscopic fungi, viruses
and bacteria.
• Reduce moisture and humidity by
ensuring sufficient air circulation in
rooms, particularly bathrooms and
kitchens. An exhaust fan will help
remove moisture quickly.
• Fabrics covered in mildew that
can be laundered should be care-
fully removed and washed in chlorine
bleach and hot water. An oxygen
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• Invest in a dehumidifier that can
reduce moisture in the home in prob-
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• Fix plumbing leaks as soon as
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• Remove damp leaves and snow
from areas around the foundation
of the home. Ensure that gutters
and downspouts are clear of debris
and can shuttle water away from the
house effectively.
• Replace cracked or defective mor-
tar in basements.
• Make sure all seals on windows
and doors are not compromised and
are in good working condition.
• Be sure an HVAC in-line humidi-
fier is adjusted to the right setting
and isn't pumping too much moisture
into the heated air; otherwise, the
added humidity can contribute to
mold.
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dry the home effectively.
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Sixty-eight percent of American house-
front door. When returning from walks, dip
holds, or about 85 million families, own a
the dog's paws into the water and dry before
pet, according to the 2017-2018 National Pet
entering the house. This keeps dirt (and salt
Owners Survey conducted by the American
in the winter) from being a nuisance.
Pet Products Association. Canada's Pet
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Pet owners must contend with acci-
a dog, while 38 percent have a cat.
dents. Look for an enzymatic cleanser
Dogs, cats and other companion ani-
that will treat stains and odors so that
mals can be wonderful to have around,
pets do not return to the soiled area again
breathing energy into a family. Despite
and again thinking this is an acceptable
all of the advantages pets can bring, they
potty location, according to "Modern Dog"
tend to be a little messy. However, that
magazine. Test an area of the carpet or
doesn't mean it's impossible to have a pet
floor being treated for colorfastness before
and maintain a clean home. Homeowners
applying. Address accidents promptly.
just need to take a few extra steps to help
Choose the right upholstery
things along.
According to "Martha Stewart Living,"
Manage pet fur
look for top -grain, semi -aniline leathers,
One of the persistent issues pet parents
as scratches are disguised on such pieces.
face is fur. Grooming the pet regularly
In terms of fabric, microfiber or micros -
(preferably outdoors) will help tame some
uede are better suited to pets because the
of its fur. Covering sofas and other places
fabric is tightly woven and may be more
where pets like to lounge with an old sheet
resistant to fur and soiling.
can contain some of the fur where it can
Launder pet items
be shaken off outdoors and laundered fre-
Regularly wash bedding and other
quently.
belongings that pets use. This will help
Upgrade your vacuum
tame indoor odors.
You'll need a vacuum with strong suc-
Keep nails neat
tion to pick up fur, dirt, dander, feathers,
Clipping dog and cat and other small
birdseed and any of the other debris that
animals' nails may help avoid scratches
can accumulate thanks to pets. A vacuum
on furniture and floors. If you do not feel
with a good brush action also can dig in
deep to carpets and upholstery to really
comfortable doing it, take the animal to a
clean thoroughly, say the experts at House
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Homeowners often take steps to winter-
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before winter's arrival, but such efforts
should extend to the outside of a home as
well.
Decks make for great gathering places
when the weather permits. Decks are where
many people spend their free time and eat
their meals come spring and summer, when
the temperatures climb and the sun sets well
into the evening. But as summer turns to fall,
homeowners must take measures to protect
their decks from potentially harsh winter
weather.
Inspect the deck for problems
Decks tend to be used more often in
summer than any other time of year. That
makes fall and early winter an ideal time to
inspect for wear and tear and any additional
issues that may have cropped up throughout
the summer. Damaged boards and loose
handrails should be fixed before winter
arrives, especially for homeowners who plan
to use their decks in winter. Fixing such
issues in winter and even into spring may
be difficult thanks to harsh conditions, so
make good use of the relatively calm autumn
weather to fix any issues on the deck.
Clear the deck of potted plants
Even homeowners who intend to use their
decks in winter should remove potted plants
from the deck in the fall. The home improve-
ment experts at HGTV note that moisture
can get trapped between deck boards and
plastic, wood or ceramic containers in cold
weather, and that can contribute to mildew,
discoloration or decay.
Store unnecessary furniture
Homeowners who like to sit on their
decks in winter will no doubt want to leave
some furniture out over the winter. But those
with lots of furniture for entertaining guests
can likely move the majority of that furniture
into a garage or shed for the winter. HGTV
notes that doing so will prevent the potential
formation of blemishes on the deck that can
result from inconsistent weathering.
Remove snow, but do so carefully
Prolonged contact with snow and ice can
damage a deck. As a result, homeowners
should clear snow from their decks when
accumulation is significant. HGTV recom-
mends using a snow blower on the deck to
avoid scarring. If a shovel must be used,
push snow with the planks to reduce the risk
of damaging the deck.
Homeowners who take steps to protect
their decks throughout the winter months
can ensure these popular areas are ready
once entertaining season returns in the
spring.
Five steps to prep
for buying a home
For many Americans, making the jump
to buying that first house is a significant
achievement that allows them to put their
mark on their own space, while creating
room for family and pets.
But how do you know you're ready?
Americans see homeownership as an
investment in their future, yet they are
concerned about the steps they need to
take to put themselves into a position to
buy, according to the "How Americans
View Homeownership" survey conducted
by The Harris Poll in April of 1,004 U.S.
adults 21 and older on behalf of Wells
Fargo. The study showed that 44 percent
of non -homeowners identified saving for a
down payment as a top barrier to buying,
more so than any other obstacle.
"Homeownership is very much a part
of the American Dream, yet too many
first-time buyers don't know where to
start," says Liz Bryant, Wells Fargo Home
Lending's national retail sales leader. "We
find that a great way to get moving down
the path to homeownership is with a con-
versation. By reaching out to your mort-
gage lender, your banker or even a housing
counselor, you can start putting together a
plan that will help get you on your way."
Here are some steps to consider:
Research lenders and loan options:
Identify a lender who has a breadth of
home loan options, including low down
payment mortgages, and who is willing to
provide you with personalized guidance.
Then just start the conversation.
Know your goal: Your mortgage con-
sultant can help, and so can a financial
health banker or a housing counselor. A
discussion about spending, saving, debt
and credit will help you make decisions
about what you can afford, how much you
need to save and whether you need to do
work to improve your credit score.
Get your down payment ready: If you
don't already have one, create a budget for
your monthly spending, so you can iden-
tify areas where you can save. Set aside
unexpected windfalls, such as tax refunds,
to grow savings.
Keep an eye on overall debt: While
there's room for student loans and credit
card debt, a good rule of thumb is to keep
your overall debt level -- including your
new mortgage -- at or below 36 percent of
gross monthly income.
Think beyond the down payment:
Consider setting aside 1-2 percent of the
purchase price of your home each year for
maintenance projects. If that seems like
too much, start with less and work your
way up.
More readiness tips can be found at
wellsfargo.com/financial-education/home-
ownership/.
"Too many first-time buyers get
intimidated by the down payment or the
work they might need to do around cred-
it," says Bryant. "Many don't realize that
there are lending options available for
homebuyers with a range of credit scores,
and programs that require buyers to put as
little as 3 percent down. It's important to
explore your options, take it step by step
and work toward your homeownership
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How builders can keep
radon from entering a home
As the world has changed, so, too, have
homebuyers. The homebuyers of today typi-
cally want homes that align with life in the
21st century. That means extra outlets for all
of our devices and homes pre -wired for high-
speed internet access.
Housing starts, which refer to the num-
ber of new residential construction sites,
reflect buyers' demand for newly built homes.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there
were slightly more than 1.2 million housing
starts in September 2018, which marked a siz-
able increase from a year prior, when 1.158
million new residential constructions broke
ground.
Though prospective buyers want a
host of modern amenities, they also want
something valued by homeowners since
the dawn of time: safety. Security systems
can safeguard homeowners and their fami-
lies from criminals, but homeowners also
must ensure steps are taken to protect a
home's inhabitants from naturally occurring
threats, including radon.
Radon is a radioactive gas that is pro-
duced from the natural breakdown of the
uranium found in most rocks and soil.
According to the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency, exposure to radon gas
is the second -leading cause of lung cancer
in the United States.
Because it's naturally occurring, radon
can infiltrate any home. However, the EPA,
working alongside state and federal geolo-
gists, has developed maps that predict the
potential indoor radon levels for every coun-
ty in the country. (Note: Radon can pose a
health risk when breathed in through outdoor
air, but such instances are unusual because
radon is typically diluted in open air.)
Each county has been assigned a zone
depending on its potential radon threat, and
those that pose the biggest threat are desig-
nated as Zone 1, while those with the lowest
threat are Zone 3.
Macon County is designated Zone 2 for
moderate ozone potential.
In addition to learning which radon zone
they're in, homeowners building new homes
can ask their builders to take the following
measures so their homes' interiors are as
resistant to radon as possible.
• Install a layer of clean gravel or aggregate
beneath the slab or flooring system.
• Lay polyethylene sheeting on top of the
gravel layer.
• Include a gas-tight venting pipe from the
gravel level through the building to the roof.
• Seal and caulk the foundation thoroughly.
Learn more about radon, including how to
determine radon levels in your home, at epa.
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