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Week of February 5, 2006
Tim Lominac receives Officer of the Year award - Murphy, NC 28906
Posted by johndilbeck on Wednesday, February 8 2006 at 11:43 AM
NC Wildlife Enforcement Officer Tim Lominac was recently presented the Officer of the Year award by the state chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation president Carl Dixon during the NWTF's award banquet held on January 21, 2006, in Mooresville.
Officer Lominac reported 109 cases of illegal taking of wild turkeys in Cherokee County.
Jo Crowe donates $1,000 to Chamber building fund - Murphy, NC 28906
Posted by johndilbeck on Wednesday, February 8 2006 at 11:34 AM
Jo Crowe, owner of Appalachian Land Co. and new member of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, recently presented a check for $1,000 to immediate past Chamber board president Marvin Raper for the Chamber's building fund.
Framing on the conference room and office space addition began the week of January 16, 2006.
Attending the presentation were Chamber board member Bill Vespasian; Barbara Hughes, Chamber ambassador; Jo Crowe; Chamber board member Betsy Lane; Marvin Raper; and Chamber Executive Director Sande Kimball.
The Chamber's building fund has reached $60,000, including cash and donations.
For more information, call 828-837-2242.
Tri-County Community College Employees Receive Service Awards - Murphy, NC 28906
Posted by johndilbeck on Wednesday, February 8 2006 at 11:15 AM
Tri-County Community College honored 13 of its employees with a presentation of service awards. President Norman G. Oglesby led the brief ceremony and congratulated each recipient on behalf of TCCC and its board of trustees.
The employees receiving awards included:
- Dan Goff, twenty years, chair of the Science Department
- Linda Howell, twenty years, coordinator of counseling, special needs, and student activities
- Frank Galloway, fifteen years, business administration/real estate instructor, recently retired from Tri-County Community College
- Joe Hogg, ten years, director of the Small Business Center/TeleCenter
- Suzann Ledford, ten years, English instructor
- Keith Marcus, ten years, automotive technology instructor
- George McCabe, ten years, information systems/networking technology instructor
- Johnny Outen, ten years, maintenance/custodian, Graham County Center
- Roy West, five years, maintenance/custodian, main campus
- Scott Sherill, five years, division chair, vocational/technology programs
- Ronnie Whitener, five years, chemistry instructor
- Bill Trotter, five years, biology instructor
- Kathy Rathbone, five years, business administration instructor
Continuing competence workshop for nurses - Murphy, NC 28906 - March 3, 2006
Posted by johndilbeck on Wednesday, February 8 2006 at 6:06 AM
(Peachtree Community) The North Carolina law requiring evidence of continuing competence for all licensed registered nurses and licensed practical nurses becomes effective on July 1, 2006, with full implementation effective July 1, 2008.
The goal of continuing competence is to ensure, through the use of a reflective practice model, that North Carolina's licensed nurses maintain essential skills, continue to add to their knowledge base, and become safer practitioners.
A workshop explaining the law and requirements in detail will be presented from 10:00 am until 11:00 am on Friday, March 3, 2006, in the Travis E. Green Conference Room at Murphy Medical Center.
This is a free workshop, but seating is limited. Call Monique Matheny, registered nurse and Murphy Medical Center's staff education coordinator, at 828-835-3640 to reserve a seat.
Western Carolina Real Estate Company Donates to Special Olympics - Murphy, NC 28906
Posted by johndilbeck on Wednesday, February 8 2006 at 5:08 AM
Johnny Prather, owner of Western Carolina Real Estate Co., Inc., recently presented a $1,000 check to Glenda Stiles, local Special Olympics coordinator.
The money will be used for the 2006 Spring Games, which start at 10:00 am on Friday, April 28, 2006. This is the first time in eight years that the games will be held in Cherokee County and the first time Andrews, NC will host the Spring Games.
Special Olympics is the second recipient of the company's designated "Giving Back to the Community" budget for 2006.
For more information the Special Olympics, call Glenda Stiles at 828-837-2722, ext. 216.
Smoky Mountain Stamp Club - Murphy, NC 28906 - February 14, 2006
Posted by johndilbeck on Wednesday, February 8 2006 at 4:43 AM
Smoky Mountain Stamp Club will have its next meeting at 6:00 pm on Tuesday, February 14, 2006, at Murphy Public Library.
Call Bill Beserock at 828-837-5105 or Lonnie Hoover at 828-837-6651 for more information.
Southwestern College Information Workshop - Murphy, NC 28906 - February 9, 2006
Posted by johndilbeck on Wednesday, February 8 2006 at 4:42 AM
The Southwestern College Information Workshop will begin at 6:00 pm on Thursday, February 9, 2006, at Murphy Church of God on US 64 west past Arby's.
College admissions and financial officers will lead this workshop.
High school students and their parents, and/or potential adult students are urged to attend.
For more information, call Joanna Cornerstone at 828-837-8881.
Prose workshop with critique session - Murphy, NC 28906 - February 9, 2006
Posted by johndilbeck on Wednesday, February 8 2006 at 4:40 AM
The prose workshop with critique session, sponsored by NC Writers Network West, will meet from 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm on Thursday, February 9, 2006, in the conference room of the McSwain building at Tri-County Community College.
Call Richard Argo for more information at 828-837-5500.
Anyone who writes or is interested in writing is invited to observe the session.
Hunter Safety Course - Murphy, NC 28906 - March 6-8, 2006
Posted by johndilbeck on Wednesday, February 8 2006 at 4:21 AM
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission will offer a hunter safety course from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Monday through Wednesday, March 6-8, 2006, at the Murphy Public Library.
Students must attend all three nights to become hunter safety certified.
The course is free and there is no minimum age limit to attend or pre-registration.
For more information, call wildlife officer Tim Lominac at 828-837-0388 or go to www.ncwildlife.org.
Murphy NC Police Department Raising Funds For Special Olympics - Murphy, NC 28906
Posted by johndilbeck on Wednesday, February 8 2006 at 3:57 AM
The Murphy, NC Police Department will be raising funds for the NC Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics 2006 through February 24, 2006.
Local police officers are offering Torch Run hats, shirts, and magnets for minimum donations. These items are available at the police department.
Donations can also be made by placing change in jars that are on the counter tops of several local businesses.
There will also be a spaghetti dinner offered from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm on Friday, February 24, 2006, in the Murphy Elementary School cafeteria. Tickets are on sale for $5 a person at the police department.
For more information, call Charles Kilby at 828-837-2214.
Arts Business Institute Returns to Haywood for Fourth Consecutive Year
Posted by johndilbeck on Wednesday, February 8 2006 at 2:44 AM
January 15, 2006 – (Baltimore, MD) HandMade in America and Haywood Community College partner with the Arts Business Institute (ABI) to present an art business boot camp March 3-5, 2006 in Clyde, North Carolina. Returning for a fourth consecutive year, Haywood ABI brings fresh faculty and a new perspective this year.
Nancy Markoe will lead the weekend with an inspiring keynote address, sharing her lessons learned as a successful art potter and American craft gallery owner. Says Markoe, "Like most artists, I never intended to own a gallery. I was focused on the day-to-day of making. Now that I have walked a mile in gallery owner shoes, I know things I never knew as an artist traveling the show circuit. I hope to help Haywood attendees open their eyes to a new connection between making great work and passionately selling to collectors."
Other weekend workshop faculty include glass artist and author, Milon Townsend; web expert, Mark Zelis; American Craft Council exhibitor, Luann Udell; and Carol Summers, planner of the HandMade in America Guidebooks series.
Haywood ABI registration cost of $150 includes morning and afternoon meals, workshop materials, a full notebook of handouts and source material, and discounts for sponsoring supplier programs and services. Limited scholarships are available. Those who register early will be paired with a mentor for a free, one-on-one business counseling session.
Established in 1994, HandMade in America works in partnership with more than 20 local, regional and state organizations to support the creation of traditional and contemporary crafts in the region, to protect natural resources and to promote community development. To learn more about HandMade in America, call 828.252.0121, email bettyhurst@handmadeinamerica.org, or go online to www.handmadeinamerica.org.
Haywood Community College is located on the college campus in Clyde, NC, just a few miles west of Asheville and right at the edge of the Smoky Mountains. It was begun in recognition of the strong heritage of craft in the region. The college wants to create a place where students can learn the basics of their craft media as well as how to transform that craft into a business. To learn more about Haywood Community College, call 828.627.2821 or go online to www.haywood.edu/index.php.
Arts Business Institute (ABI) is an independent non-profit organization serving the educational needs of individual artists through traveling workshops across the U.S. and Canada. To learn more about ABI workshops or to register, call 1.800.224.5106, email alishavincent@comcast.net, or go online to www.artsbusinessinstitute.org.
Top Art Events for 2006 in Asheville North Carolina Showcase Fine Appalachian Art and Craft
Posted by johndilbeck on Wednesday, February 8 2006 at 2:11 AM
Asheville, North Carolina (PRWEB) February 1, 2006 -- The Asheville art scene is booming. Each year, more galleries and art shows appear. Artists continue to flock to this area, and it’s now has one of the largest concentration of artists in the United States. The top 2006 events to see regional arts and crafts have been named by RomanticAsheville.com, an online guide to Asheville in the Blue Ridge Mountains. For all the details, go to http://www.romanticasheville.com.
February 17-19, 2006, Arts & Crafts Antique Show and Conference: For the past nineteen years, arts and crafts enthusiasts (including new collectors, veterans, curators, craftsperson, authors, builders, architects, designers, editors, and bungalow owners) have traveled to the famous Grove Park Inn resort for this show.
April 7, June 2, August 4 and October 6, 2006, Center City Art Walk: Dozens of galleries in downtown Asheville stay open late on these Friday evenings to showcase new shows and artists. Stay for dinner at one of the 50+ restaurants downtown.
April 29-30 and November 4-5, 2006, Weaverville Art Safari: The charming village of Weaverville, 10 miles north of Asheville, is the home and workplace of many artists. This self-guided driving tour takes you to artists' studios, often tucked away in the scenic mountain valleys of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
May 12-14 and October 20-22, 2006, Lake Eden Arts Festival (LEAF): Celebrate music, discover community, and experience culture in a beautiful lakefront setting near Black Mountain (about 12 miles from Asheville). Enjoy five stages of music, purchase handcrafts and folk art, dance, listen to the Poetry SLAM, attend healing arts workshops and camp onsite.
June 10-11 and November 11-12, 2006, River District Artists Studio Stroll: Tour the studios, meet with the artists and purchase artwork. Within just a few blocks is an eclectic mix of creative artists, ranging from traditional to cutting-edge.
June 10-11 and December 2-3, 2006: Toe River Studio Tour: Tucked in the lush mountains about an hour north of Asheville is an amazing collection of artists and craftsmen and the acclaimed Penland School of Crafts. More than 100 fine artists and crafts people in every medium open their studios for a self-guided cultural adventure.
July 20-23 and October 19-22, 2006: Craft Fair of the Southern Highlands: This show, held in the Civic Center in downtown Asheville, has been an eagerly anticipated event in the mountains since 1948. The fair showcases work by members of the Southern Highland Craft Guild, with over 900 members throughout the mountain regions of nine states. Members' work must be juried and accepted by a committee of peers, based on quality, design and craftsmanship.
July 28-30, 2006, Bele Chere: Hundreds of artists display their creations at the largest free outdoor street festival in the Southeast. The streets in downtown Asheville are filled with 300,000+ visitors enjoying eight stages of music and plenty of food and art. Arts Park features fifty of the region's premier artists.
August 5-6, 2006, Village Art & Craft Fair: Held on the grounds of the Cathedral of all Souls in Biltmore Village near the entrance to the Biltmore Estate, the fair hosts 125 artists from 20 states representing the full spectrum of craft media, including jewelry, ceramic, wood, fiber, metals, two-dimensional art and more.
For more details on these events and art galleries in the Asheville area, go to http://www.romanticasheville.com/Art_Guide.htm.
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