June 18, 2004

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Inside:
Laughing at Life pg. 4
Sports Picks pg. 5
Movie Pix pg. 8
Healthy Living pg. 18
Classifieds pg. 24
Police pg. 20
Volume 2, Number 24 Locally Owned & Operated Friday, June 18, 2004
The week of June 18-24 Town gives McCarroll Construction ultimatum
• AT WOLFGANG’S – Every Mon-
day it’s “Fine Art, Fine Wine, Fine Din- By Kim Lewicki ing, commissioners changed the two- clock starts ticking.
ing,” at 6 p.m.; or Get ‘uncorked’ Thurs-
Permission to use the town’s streets hour parking in town to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. “I hate to put pressure on
day through Saturday starting at 4 p.m.
and sidewalks for construction will be instead of 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and gave McCarroll, but being part of a team
or every third Thursday, join Mindy
a thing of the past for McCarroll Con- McCarroll one week to get their subcon- means seeing things get done right,”
Green and the girls for “Wild Women
Who Wine.” struction Company if its subcontractors tractors to comply with parking restric- said Commissioner Dennis DeWolf.
(cid:127) AT HIGHLANDS WINE & don’t comply with parking restrictions tions. A few months ago, commissioners
CHEESE – Wednesday-Sunday, 1:30 on Fourth Street on the hill. Town crews will put up new signage agreed to let McCarroll use the town’s
until 4:30; or Saturday, complimentary At the June 16 Town Board meet- Thursday, June 17 and that’s when the •See ULTIMATUM page 12
tastings 1-4:30; or every Thurs., Fri., and
Defining high
Sat., 4:30-6:30 wine flights, prices vary.
On June, 19 it’s Hilda Jones of Abacela
Winery. impact uses
(cid:127) AT on the Verandah – Happy
Hour every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. $20 first step in
per person. On June 19, it’s jazz with
Solar Impulse 9-11 p.m.
land-use plan
(cid:127) LIVE PERFORMANCE – “Annie”
at the Highlands Playhouse. Perfor-
mances are Tuesday-Saturday at 8 p.m., By Kim Lewicki
Sundays at 2 p.m. Adult tickets, $22;
Why do we need a countywide
Children 12 and under, $9. Call 526-
land-use plan?
2695 for tickets.
“Because we’re moving closer and
June 18 &19
(cid:127) OUTDOOR ART – “Don’t Count closer together,” said county planning
Your Chickens” 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday board member Larry Stinger. “There
at the Highlands Conference Center and used to be lots of land and less people
10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday. Featuring
– 71 per square mile 30 years ago, now
items for your garden, inside and out. It’s
that’s up to 150 per square mile with
free but donations are appreciated.
projections doubling that,” he said.
(cid:127) ART WORKSHOP – More Than
“Density is driving the issue.”
A Likeness, Portraits in Pastel at Bascom-
Louise Gallery from 9-12 and 1-4 p.m. Tuesday night, June 15, marked
The cost is $125. the second of 10 public forums the
June 19 planning board is holding in commu-
(cid:127) LIVE MUSIC – Arthur & Katie at
nities throughout the county through
Buck’s Coffee Cafe from 8:30-11 p.m.
August.
(cid:127) NIGHT HIKE – At the Nature
The purpose — to come up with
Center. Bring flashlights, 9 -10:30 p.m. Photo by Jim Lewicki
Ages 6-Adult. Pre-registration and a fee Jack Brooks, outgoing Highlands School Principal with the new princi- the beginning of a land-use plan for
of $2/person Call 828-526-2623. pal Monica Bomengen in the “new” old gym and performing arts cen- the county.
(cid:127) REUNION – Reese Family Re- ter at Highlands School. The stage is up, the windows are out, the “We have to think about what we
union from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the High- soundproofing is in and “it will be ready by Aug. 5, the first day of want our county to look like in 20
lands Civic Center. Bring family, friends school,” says Brooks.
years,” said Macon County Commis-
and food. At work at Highlands School
sioner Charlie Leatherwood. “What
(cid:127) LIVE JAZZ – At PAC featuring So-
we do know will ensure how it looks
lar Impulse with John Williams, Mary
Beth Brody and Kyle Wiggins-Rowan. 3 By Kim Lewicki day at the school and she’s ready. 20 years from now.”
p.m. Adult tickets $10, Students, $5. Tick- School is for kids. “There are special challenges at Last year, county commissioners
ets available at the door. “That’s my motto,” said a K-12 school in a rural area – charged the planning board with the
June 24 Highlands School principal Monica challenges of trying to meet the task of coming up with a land-use
(cid:127) FREE LECTURE – Zahner
Bomengen. “That’s the reason we’re needs of individual students plan citizens can live with.
Conservation Lecture Series at the
here. They are the primary without the resources of a larger “It’s the local citizens, full and
Highlands Nature Center. Dr. Ron
stakeholders.” more urban or suburban school,” part-time, who need to be involved
Pulliam will give a talk entitled “The
Value of Biological Diversity.” 7 p.m. Wednesday, the Highlands she said. “The first few months will in this process,” said Leatherman.
Free to the public. School principal spent her first full (cid:127)See SCHOOL page 3 (cid:127)See HIGH-IMPACT page 22
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ETTERS TO THE DITOR
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40 years
CASHIERS
18 combined
In Highlands, firemen still rescue cats
M banking &
MORTGAGE
mortgage Dear Editor,
experience First of all, a huge thank you to R.L. Forrester; Cliff Ammons of the
S SERVICES INC. Highlands Police Department as well as Chief Manley, Roger Lee
Wilson, and Wayne Henry of the Highlands Fire Department. They
kindly, graciously and aptly rescued my cat from behind the fireplace
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Thank you for your humor and kindness.
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them know when you’re going to be out of town.
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As our area continues to grow and expand it is more vital than ever
(cid:127) Competitive pricing
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house may smell of tuna and the living room furniture has been
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Highlands
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setting, plenty of parking
And give us a road very wide, paved and grand.
areas. MLS# 52618. Offered
at $389,000.
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[phone]
‘Tho some city slickers think it’s an oddity.
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They’ll cut down our trees and our banks ever flowery
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BITUARIES
The Rotary Club of Highlands would This year’s tournament was held on
like to extend thanks and Monday, May 24 at Trillium
Susan (Suzy) Alene Calloway appreciation to the players Links and Lake Club with the
and sponsors who made our generous support of Tim
Susan (Suzy) Alene Calloway, age 47, of Wynoak Drive, Highlands 16th Annual Golf Tourna- Laverty, Peter Henderson and
died Monday, June 14, 2004 at her parents’ residence. ment a great success. their staff. Listed below are the
Their generosity makes sponsors and people who made
She was born in Prince William County, Virginia, the daughter of
it possible for the Rotary a decision to help our Club and
Bob and Alene Houston Calloway of Highlands, N.C. She was a registered
Club of Highlands to con- its’community projects.
nurse and a member of the NC Registered Nurses Association. She was a tinue a tradition that began
member of Buck Creek Baptist Church. in1945 supporting community THANK YOU!
In addition to her parents, she is survived by a daughter, Callee Zachary projects and groups.
of Highlands, NC and one brother, Mark Calloway of Highlands, NC. HOLE SPONSORS Highlands Cove - Scott Harrison
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 17 at 2 p.m. at Buck Creek Wayah Insurance Group – Steve Highlands Grading – Dabs Potts
Chenoweth Highlands’ Newspaper – Kim Lewicki
Baptist Church with Rev. William Wooten, Rev. Ricky Harrell and Rev.
Dewolf Architecture – Dennis Dewolf Highlands Office Supply – Carol
Bobby Cloer officiating. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. Tony
Highlands Decorating Center – Derek Shuttleworth
Corbin, Paul Corbin, Harold Ammons, Algie Bolick, Glandon Vaughn, Taylor Highlands Printing Co. – Tim Greene
and Clayton Vaughn will serve as pallbearers. Creighton W Sossomon – Attorney HighlandsCashiers Hospital
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at Bryant Craig and Craig – Thomas Craig Interior Exchange – Norman Mosely
Cobbbies Interiors – Jim & Betty Barton Inuit Skin Care Products – Jody Cook
Funeral Home in Highlands.
Koenig Homebuilders – John and Zac Jerry Harris – Rotarian
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Buck Creek Baptist
Koenig Joan Levinson, Rotarian
Church Piano Fund, c/o Geneva Vaught, 133 Ember Drive, Highlands, Lucas and Company – Steve Lucas John & Zac Koenig
NC 28741. A.G.Edwards and Sons – Steve Perry John Cleaveland Realty – John Cleaveland
Macon Bank John Keitt – Rotarian
Bryant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Carolina Smokehouse – Rob Williams John Rymer – Rotarian
Ronnie D Waller – Builder John Schiffli Real Estate – Johnny Schiffli
Keith Gunnar Johnson
Schmitt Building Contractors – George Kathy Maps – Rotarian
Schmitt Lila & Slocum Howland
Keith Gunnar Johnson, age 74, of Highlands, NC died Sunday, June
Carolina Homes by Design – Louis Reynaud – Rotarian
13, 2004 at a Highlands-Cashiers Hospital. He was born in Brockton, Mass., Eric Schmitt Luther Turner – Rotarian
the son of the late Gunnar and Martha Josephine Norman Johnson. He Wilson Gas Service – Dennis Wilson Marc Pittman – Real Estate & Renovation
was a US Army Veteran of WWII and was a retired sales representative for Coldwell Banker Ashburn Real Estate – Marge Rohrer Originals – Marge & Dave
Wick Ashburn Rohrer
Schumacher and Company Wholesale Decorative. He was Vice-President
Highlands Foundation– Jay Drummond Mountain Fresh Fine Foods – Bob Searle
of Mirror Lake Improvement Association and was an avid golfer at Mill
Cimarron Homes – David Bock Mountain Star Enterprises – Barbara
Creek Country Club. Blue Valley Builders – Danny Grindel Lawrence
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Elaine Copeland Johnson; one TOURNAMENT SPONSORS Nantahala Realty Inc. – Keith & Myrna
41/2 St. Inn – Rick & Helene Siegel Moore
sister, Barbara Foster and husband, Eugene of Scituate, Mass., and one
Alan Marsh – Rotarian On the Verandah – Marlene Alvarez
brother, Wayne Johnson and his wife, Faye “Frankie” of Washington, DC.
Apparel Brand – Jack & Judy Brinson Paul Black – Rotarian
Memorial services will be held Saturday, June 19 at 11 a.m. in the Atlantic South Power – Lauch Magruder Paul Schmitt Architectural Design –
Chapel of Bryant Funeral Home in Highlands with Mayor Buck Trott Avary and Gerry Doubleday Paul Schmitt
officiating. Barry Buchanan – Rotarian Peggy Crosby Center – Christie Kelly
Bedroom and Bath Degisns – Julie Potts Randy Power – Rotarian
Bryant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Berkleys Rick Demetrious
Bill Mann – Rotarian Robert E. Smith – Life Coaching
... SCHOOL continued from page 1 Biocal Solutions Co. – Jody Cook Ross Landscape Architecture – Hank Ross
Bob Buchanan – Rotarian Rufus Broadaway – Rotarian
be a time for me to listen and get students so we can get an idea of Carefree Inc. – Rick Reed Sapphire Golf Repair – Gene Williams
Carlton Joyce – Rotarian Scaly Mountain General Store – Gary
the lay of the land.” where we want Highlands School to
Carpe Diem Farms – Sue Blair Warren
Working in K-12 school isn’t be in three to five years and then Chambers Agency – Tony & Tucker Stone Lantern – Ralph Deville
completely foreign to her. Over her figure out how to get there,” said Chambers The Adventure Depot – Marianne Vines
25 years in education, she’s been Bomengen. “I want to know what Country Club Properties – Terry Potts The Christmas Tree “On the Hill”
D & J Express Mart – Tony Potts The Dry Sink – Allen Mayer
involved in pre-school to people are happy with and what they
Diane McPhail – Rotarian The Eager Group at Smith Barney
community college. want changed.”
Don Mullen – Rotarian The Muckey Duck of Captiva, FL – Sam
“The first school I worked in Meanwhile, she’s enjoying being Edwards Jones Investments – Brian Mayeron
was grades 9-12 in Gwinnett back in Western North Carolina — McClennon Thompson Landscape – Greg Thompson
County and it had 356 students.” she was born and raised in Hayesville. Energy Healing Partners – Mo Wheeler Tom Walker – Rotarian
Fireside Inn Restaurant – Allen Schultz Village Walk at Mill Creek – Bill Nellis
So far, she’s encountered a lot She likes the fact that Highlands has
Free.com lnc. – Jack Freese & Bill WHLCFM 104.5 – Chuck & Wanda Cooper
of parental satisfaction with the the qualities of a small mountain Conway Highlands Gem Shop – Matt Schroeders
Macon County School system. But town but the sophistication of Haley Drew & Garrison Chalker Wolfgang’s on Main – Wolfgang Green
most of all, she wants to hear from something bigger. Hampton Inn & Highlands Inn - Sabrina Kelsey Hutchinson Lodge
Hawkins Trillium Links and Lake Club – Tim Laverty
the students. Bomengen is the mother of two
High Country Photo - Kevin Vinson Wildcat Cliffs Country Club – George
“Over the first few months I’m teenage children who attend high
Highlands Cabinet Co. – Kay Craig Shook
going to go through a process of school in Connecticut. Highlands Chemical Corp – Jody Cook Callasaja Club – Dave Cull
interviews and surveys with the Highlands Construction Co. – Burt McCall Highlands Falls Country Club – Gary
Highlands Country Club – Greg Crawford Warren
L L
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• Sea Salt Spa
• Pedicure & Manicure ’Big Red’ riding leaves the hood
• Gel Nails
526-8777
• Solar Nails
Now offering full waxing services H
• Diamond ere is another of Tubby raced home to
Nails my famous put on his Halloween
Mon. – Sat. • 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. • Closed Sunday
48 children’s stories, bear costume and after
Appointments & Walk-ins Welcome • Corner of 5th & Main
especially designed to jumping into Grammy’s
entertain those very nightgown and hat,
23 sophisticated big city waited in her bed for
• Complete line of office supplies type three to five year “Big Red’s arrival.”
• Laminating • Fax Service olds who are bored with When she finally
all the unrealistic blah, arrived, Red spotted the
• Greeting Cards
blah, blah they’re dishing fake bear outfit and
• Ink Cartridges
out these days. knew it must be Tubby,
Fred Wooldridge
Remember to hold your looking to pull off a
little whipper snapper close for the scam to scarf down her food. She
Remember Best of the Bunch for all your special scary part. Speak real slow, like decided to play along. “Oh
when you’re trying to explain to Grammy, what big ears you have,”
occasions. Floral arrangements, plants, custom-
your yard man exactly what you Red proclaimed as she pulled a
designed gift and gourmet baskets. want done. succulent burger from her sack and
Let us help lift your spirits with fresh Once upon a time there was a took a bite, allowing the greasy
little girl named Red Riding...... juices to drip onto Tubby’s costume.
flowers, plants and greenery all year long.
well, maybe she was not so little “The better to hear you eating that
Saturday since she was only ten years old and wonderful burger. Does it have extra
Monday-Friday
10 to 2 already tipping the scales at 150 cheese?” Tubby asked.
9:30 to 5
pounds. Red loved fast food and ate Big Red pulled ten fries from
it all the time. The kids at school her bag and shoved them all into
called her “Big Red.” Can you say her mouth at once. “Oh my, what
14 641 N. 4th Street Highlands, NC 28741 “Big Red?” big eyes you have, Grammy.” “The
[phone] Red lived in a very scary place better to see how many fries you
called Buckhead, where practically have left in your bag, Do you think
(cid:127) S & C (cid:127) everyone was divorced and no one Grammy could have just one fry,?”
PECIALTY FOODS ATERING
spoke to anyone because they were Tubby asked. “Maybe,” Red
too busy making money and retorted, holding a single fry over
adjusting their 401k plans. Tubby’s mouth which was now
Catering all One day, while her mother was wide open. “Maybe not.” and
your event & 34 at work, “Big Red” decided to leave pulled it away, shoving it into her
her neighborhood (the hood) and mouth.
dinner party
visit her Grammy, who lived far, far Tubby could hardly stand the
needs. “Celebrating 53
away and high, high, high in the pressure. The smell of the burgers
(Next to D&J years in Highlands” mountains at a wonderful place and watching Red eat them was
Express Mart) Prepared ready called Highlands. Since there were more than he could take. “Grammy
to serve & bake no fast food restaurants in has not had lunch yet. Maybe we
Tues. hors d’oeuvres, Highlands, Red decided to buy a six could have lunch together?” Tubby
thru breads, pastas, pack of “Big Macs,” a full bag of asked. “Great idea, Grammy. Let me
cookies & trans fat fries and several chocolate fix you a plate of your favorite
Sat.
entrees
shakes to tide her over until she got broccoli and bean casserole.”
“We cut the home. There are no trains, planes or That was it. Tubby leaped from
11-6 Mon-Sat
BEST steaks in buses that go to Highlands, so Red the bed and pulled off the bear
63 493 Dillard Rd.
526-0383 town!” had to spend her entire child costume, demanding that “Big Red”
526-2762
support payment from her daddy to share her food with him. (This is
rent a limo to get there. the scary part and it gets a little
In Town Square In the meantime, Tubby violent, but nothing worse than
on Main Street Arbuckle, a fast food addict himself what your child sees on the evening
Between TJ Bailey’s who lived near Grammy, got wind news or morning cartoons.)
& Rosenthal’s of “Big Red’s” visit and knew she “Tubby Arbuckle, I knew it was
would arrive with greasy burgers you, you scoundrel. I’m not sharing
828-526-8697
and fries. He also remembered that my food with the likes of you.” Red
Grammy would be away the entire knew she would be no match for
...from around the world! 74
day in Cherokee gambling away her Tubby in a tussle, so she grabbed
dead husband’s hard earned
inheritance. (cid:127)See LAUGHING page 6
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(cid:127) PORTS ICKS (cid:127)
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of my brother, the fantastic white players and that the Complimentary Wine Tastings
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While some of you WHOAMI313: Yes, but
may know Ween, you might not the flip side of the coin here is the
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know that he has developed nicely comments on Donovan McNabb by
into a sports fanatic. (I wish I Rush Limbaugh, who said that he did
could relate the proud feeling I had not think a black QB was smart 85% O R T I
FF ED AG TEMS
when I typed that) enough to win it in all in the NFL
We will be discussing various GOOFOTI32: Now Larry is about as
sports subjects – beginning with the bulletproof as they come-but does he
50
flare-up in the media that occurred have a point here? I mean, the
with several statements made by majority of the NBA audience is
athletes this weekend. white-would white players make the
First, Detroit Piston Rasheed league more popular?
ORIENTAL RUG GALLERY
Wallace commented on the state of WHOAMI313: I do believe that a
the NBA and early entry candidates. lot of people are taking too much out
GOOFOTI32: Referring to High of context, but Bird also wasn’t right
For the past 19 years,
Schoolers as “dumb ni**as.” Ween, in saying what he said, at least how
what do you think? he said it. Actually, I believe so. Shiraz has had prominence
WHOAMI313: Sheed may not be Notice how many good white players in the Highlands, N.C.
the most politically correct person in college basketball there are. JJ
area as the ultimate
when it comes to what he says, but he Redick (as much as I can’t stand him)
at least has a point. Gerry McNamara, and Nik Caner- resource for genuine,
Goofoti32: Well are HS’ers Medley are just a few of them
hand-knotted Oriental rugs.
nothing but dumb puppies following GOOFOTI32: OK. So, if that would
Shiraz has built a reputation
the money? make the league popular then isn’t
WHOAMI313: Wallace realizes that Bird telling the truth? that is second to none.
the NBA cares nothing for the well WHOAMI313: Not necessarily.
being of its players, where they are Blacks may be more athletic, but in
jilting veterans out of contracts in most cases, whites can be more
hopes that the HS kid they drafted in cerebral when it comes to playing.
WE GUARANTEE OUR QUALITY AND
the first round will prove to be the Any sheer athlete can drive by a
next LeBron James. HSers know defender and dunk the ball, but to YOUR SATISFACTION.
NOTHING about life outside of high watch a player shut down another by
school, college prepares a teenager for sheer studying of the player is also
the rigors of outside life. Then again interesting. I agree that what I said HAND CLEANING ~ REPAIRING
Goofoti32: Good point. A career doesn’t come off as PC or anything
APPRAISALS
in the NBA is getting shorter and GOOFOTI32: Ween, you ignorant
shorter, but what about guys like slut. That is about as stereotypical as
Methusalah Elden Campbell? you can get. I’m not talking about
WHOAMI313: I don’t blame the athleticism versus cerebral-I’m talking
HSers. If I had millions of dollars in about the market
endorsements being waved in my face WHOAMI313: However, it is [phone]
I’d take it as well. Elden Campbell is somewhat true. Ha Ha Ha.. The
one of the rare players who plays market appeals to white middle and
♦ ♦ ♦
because he loves the game, not so upper class people more than MAIN STREET OAK SQUARE HIGHLANDS
much the money. While Elden makes anything else.
Other show rooms:
a good amount of money, its nothing GOOFOTI32: If it is mostly rich
Naples, FL ~ Tampa, FL ~ Sarasota, FL ~ Orlando, FL
compared to Carmelo or LeBron
GOOFOTI32: Ok, well that was (cid:127)See SPORTS page 7
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... LAUGHING continued from page 4 tossed it across the room. Acting on and head for home.
instinct, Tubby turned her loose Our story has a happy ending
her food and ran, but Tubby was front door. Thinking quick, Red and raced toward the burger, and, of course, everyone lived
able to tackle her as she ran to the pulled a Big Mac from her bag and allowing Red to leap into her limo happily ever after .“Big Red”
returned home safely, eating all her
(cid:127) F D & D V (cid:127) burgers and fries. Tubby got his one
INE INING INING WITH A IEW
free burger and Grammy hit the
jackpot at the casino. She just can’t
figure out how all that grease got on
her nightie.
The Highlight of Highlands 19
‘El Mercado’ set
Fabulous Breakfast Buffet
Open to the public for June 26
Saturday & Sunday
Breakfast at Main
8:30 to 10:30 a.m.
The International Friendship
Street Inn is a Center will benefit from a rummage
A Great Place to Stay. A Great Place for Breakfast
sale “El Mercado/The Market” on
Breakfast Buffet
Saturday, June 26 from 8 a.m. to 1
Extravaganza 20 p.m. at the Highlands United Meth-
odist Church as a combined effort
Open for its 21st season with the Episcopal, Presbyterian
Fine Italian dining since 1953 and Catholic churches. Donations
Menu Sampling
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Rotary leadership camp in Brevard
Willow
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tarring Val with this role). Lots of
Kilmer, Joanne adventures, bad guys,
Whalley, Jean great special effects,
Marsh, and in what I and a monster or two
think is the best role later they end up in
of his career, Warwick a spectacular battle
Davis in the title role. with the afore
The 1988, PG mentioned evil
rated, action, sorceress, and well,
adventure, fantasy, there are a few
comedy, spoof, and surprises, but you can
cheesy monster/villian kinda guess the
Stuart Armor
movie. ultimate outcome.
Iyali Ruiz, rising 12th grader, Megan Lewicki, rising 11th grader OK, we got a Great battle
and Maciek Golaszewski are three of five Highlands School world, a la Lord of the scenes, cool monsters, spectacular
students attending the Rotary Leadership Camp this year. The Rings, peopled with scenery (filmed on location in
week-long camp held at the Brevard Music Center teaches stu- Daikini (big people), Wales and New
dents how to get along with strangers, to trust and how to Newlyns little people) Zealand),
become leaders so that they are more likely to succeed in their and Brownies (really, and special
life-long endeavors. Seminars and programs include “How to really little people effects
who are hysterically very
be a Survivor,” “Dining with Etiquette,” “Personality Evalua-
funny and very impressive
tions,” “Relationships,” “Getting in to the College of Your
obnoxious). Oh, for 1988
Choice,” and more. They experience high ropes, lost in the
and lot’s of bad make this a
wild survivor techniques, a talent show and they perform com-
guys, monsters, visually
munity service. Other participants sponsored by Highlands Ro-
and a bunch of appealing
tary and Mountain Top Rotary are Caitlin Huitt and Ali Roman.
people who movie, but one
The camp is from June 13-19.
change back of the things that
and forth is fun about the
Highlands Outdoor Tool
into goats, story is the hero,
birds, pigs Willow. Other than
and, well, his small stature,
Sales & Service in: 11 lots of he very much an
other ordinary guy, who
Chain saws &
things. would just like to get
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Storyline: family. Elements of the
You got story are reminiscent of Star
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sorceress queen (Marsh), produced by George Lucas),
2330 Cashiers Road an enchanted baby she wants to the Hobbit, and the Lord of the
kill (I forget exactly why, it doesn’t Rings Trilogy. A bunch of fun for
Highlands, NC 28741
really matter, that’s just what evil most of the family, some of the
sorceress queens do), and an battle scenes and monsters may be
unlikely hero, the diminutive a little spooky for the youngest of
O D
PEN AILY Willow (Warwick), who finds the viewers, but it’s worth a look for
young Alora Dannen, and starts his fans of fairy tale type stories.
(EXCEPT SUNDAYS)
10AM-3PM quest to take her to, well I forget A few similar films are Princess
where or why, but none the less he Bride, Labyrinth, BeastMaster, Fire
starts off on the journey. Along the and Ice, the animated Hobbit, Lord
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UCTIONS IGHTLY way, he meets fairies, Brownies of the Rings Trilogy, Star Wars, and
8:00 PM (they are one of the funniest parts for the really silly among you,
DOORS OPEN AT 7:30 P.M. of the whole film), a few devil-dogs Monty Python’s “Quest of the Holy
(they look terrific, and very scary!), Grail”. These and about 5000 other
and the greatest swordsman who titles are available on VHS and DVD
Our 29th Season in Highlands
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rainbow is now. And If we are to grasp
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the pot never turns the reality of our
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our expectations instead of just what we can change. sandwich
Dinner: Tues.-Sat. 5-8:30
letting it flow. Just for a day, try not Learning to respond now is the Barbecue sandwich
having any expectations of yourself only thing that we can change. Catfish Sandwich Highlands Diner
or others. I would dare you but Checking out to see if our Flounder Sandwich
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expect a pending contract to close, enough, you just might not have to
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only to have it fall through and strive so darn hard. Our time might
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turn into a huge fiasco. Or simply be better spent if we stop looking
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replaced with drizzle that lasts the I don’t know. I really don’t, but
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entire day. Yep, real estate has if you have been reading my
Open for lunch & dinner
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taught me a lot about expectations. column for awhile, you already
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Playhouse gets facelift –
innovative fundraisers begin
By Kim Lewicki brick in the arrival court — $125
T
he 2004 summer season at for a 4”x 8” brick, $275 for a 8”x
Highlands Playhouse 8” brick.
promises to be “Grander Three double-hung Playhouse
Than Ever” and with a facelift and windows, circa 1929, were
lively playbill it’s likely to be true. replaced but far from forgotten.
Patrons of Highlands Bryant has decorated the window
Playhouse will notice a more panes with his 2004 Hydrangea
sophisticated feel as soon as they motif, ferns and day lilies. They
step upon the new bricked “arrival will be auctioned off during a
court.” It’s covered by an silent auction sometime during
expansive awning and in the the summer season – starting bid
center is a granite and marble $250.
inlay of the Highlands Playhouse For several years, the
logo – all if it donated by Bonnie Highlands Playhouse board of
Father and son, George and Paul Schmitt put finishing touches on
and Barry Halperin. directors has been quietly
the common area of the spruced up Highlands Playhouse Saturday,
The old box office in the lobby renovating the 92-year-old
June 12, the day “Annie” opened. The stained-glass panels were made
is gone leaving an open common structure – stabilizing the
and donated by Howard Weston.
area for gathering. The walls are foundation, installing air-
textured in a soft mellow pantina conditioning, insulation and a
trimmed in black – the perfect new roof.
backdrop for three stained-glass This year, patrons will actually
panels created and donated by “see” a difference in the new
Howard Weston. façade, entryway and lobby.
Also new this year are two new The musical Annie runs
fundraisers which Dwight Bryant, through July 4; The Odd Couple
president of the Playhouse board runs from July 8-18; the musical
of directors and owner/artist of Honk from July 22-Aug. 8 and 6
Bryant Art Glass hopes will bolster Rms Riv Vu runs from Aug. 12-22.
the Playhouse endowment fund. Adult tickets are $22 & $20. Tickets
“We hope the fund will ensure the for children under 12 are $9.
operations of theater production In September, a “Big Band”
into perpetuity,” he said.” concert is also planned.
Patrons can have their names For more information, call
engraved into a single or double 526-2695.
President of the Highlands Playhouse Board of Directors and artist/
owner of Bryant Art Glass displays the windows up for auction and
the granite and marble inlay in the new bricked arrival court of the
Playhouse. Proceeds from the commemorative bricks and the win-
dows will bolster the Playhouse endowment fund.