Copyright (c) 2012 The Transylvania Times, All rights reserved. http://www.transylvaniatimes.com/ en-us http://www.transylvaniatimes.com/ http://www.transylvaniatimes.com/cms_data/dfault/images/.TEMP/companylogoTEMP144x144-1955.jpg 144 53 The Transylvania Times - RSS Feed Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:43:00 PST http://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/obituaries/mary-esther-honey-campbell/8263.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/obituaries/mary-esther-honey-campbell/8263.htmlMary Esther “Honey” Campbell, 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, at the VNA Inpatient Hospice in Butler, Pa., in the presence of some of her children. Dearly loved by her late husband, Wilson S. Campbell, they together raised eight wonderful children, Cyndy (John Grabner), Scott (Mickey), Dean (Tammy), Liz (Scott Strickland), Ron (Faye), Patty (Gary McKeon) and DeeAnne...Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Timeshttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/obituaries/evelyn-lyons-chalaron/8264.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/obituaries/evelyn-lyons-chalaron/8264.htmlThe family of Evelyn Lyons Chalaron is celebrating her 99 years of life, which ended Feb. 16, 2012. Born Sep. 24, 1912, to Irving Luria Lyons and Elsa Rivalier von Meysenbug in New Orleans, La., she had three siblings, Hildegard, Dorothea, and Nicholas. She was married to Francois “Frenchy” Joseph Chalaron Jr. She is survived by their four children and spouses, F.J. “Mickey” Chalaron III...Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Timeshttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/obituaries/linda-fortune-loftis/8265.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/obituaries/linda-fortune-loftis/8265.htmlLinda Fortune Loftis, formerly of Brevard, died Friday, Feb. 17, 2012, surrounded by family, in Smyrna, Ga., after a two-year illness with breast cancer. She was born in Brevard and later lived in Marietta, Ga. She was the daughter of the late Mitchell Wesley Fortune and Rowe Burrell Fortune. A brother, Thomas “Buddy” Fortune, also predeceased her. She was a graduate of Brevard High School,...Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Timeshttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/news/alcohol-changes-approved-for-special-events/8266.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/news/alcohol-changes-approved-for-special-events/8266.htmlThe White Squirrel Festival in May will likely see a significant change — festival goers will be able to wander with a cup of beer or wine in their hand on the sidewalks and in front of the music stage. The selling and drinking of beer and wine in public spaces during special events was unanimously approved Monday by the Brevard City Council. The Heart of Brevard (HOB), which organizes the...Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Timeshttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/obituaries/leo-j-walls/8267.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/obituaries/leo-j-walls/8267.htmlLeo J. Walls, a long-time resident of Mount Holly, N.C., died on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012, at the Stanley Total Living Center in Stanley, N.C., after a period of declining health. He was the son of the late Garland and Bertha Southard Walls, of Swain County, N.C. He was born on Sept. 7, 1918, in Clyde, N.C., but returned with his family to Swain County shortly after his birth. His beloved wife of...Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Timeshttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/news/council-oks-new-noise-rules/8268.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/news/council-oks-new-noise-rules/8268.htmlThe Brevard City Council approved a new noise ordinance Monday, which city staff believe is more comprehensive and will resolve concerns made by a local district court judge. In 2009, a Brevard business faced two noise ordinance violations. In July 2010, a Transylvania district court judge dismissed the charges, calling the city’s noise ordinance “unconstitutional.” City Attorney Mike Pratt...Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Timeshttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/news/school-board-gets-the-latest-on-calendar-options/8269.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/news/school-board-gets-the-latest-on-calendar-options/8269.htmlThe General Assembly’s decision to increase the length of the school year from 180 to 185 days was discussed during Monday’s monthly school board meeting. David Sutton, the school system’s director of Human resources, presented the draft calendars for the 2012-2013 school year as developed by the Transylvania County School Calendar Committee. School Superintendent Jeff McDaris told the...Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Timeshttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/obituaries/julie-singdahlsen/8270.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/obituaries/julie-singdahlsen/8270.htmlJulie Singdahlsen, 71, of Brevard, passed away at Mission Hospital in Asheville, on Thursday, Feb. 16, 2012. She had battled multiple myeloma for 10 years. She was born in Greenville, Pa., to the late Warren M. and Louise Adelaide Holden Mitchell. She graduated from Edinboro State University of Pennsylvania. She was a professional watercolor artist and taught art at Durham Academy for almost 30...Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Timeshttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/news/brevards-main-street-champions-get-recognized/8271.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/news/brevards-main-street-champions-get-recognized/8271.htmlOn Jan. 26, employees of the Brevard Police, Fire, Public Services and Building and Grounds departments were honored as 2011 Main Street Champions at the North Carolina Main Street Annual Awards program in Clayton. The Brevard city employees were selected by Heart of Brevard, Inc. for this special recognition in appreciation of their exceptional contributions to the downtown revitalization...Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Timeshttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/obituaries/john-carlyle-king/8272.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/obituaries/john-carlyle-king/8272.htmlJohn Carlyle King, 81, of Etowah, passed away suddenly on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012, at Margaret R. Pardee Memorial Hospital, in Hendersonville. He was born in the southern tip of the Texas border of Mexico in Rio Hondo, Texas to the late John King and Helen Ives King. After meeting his partner of 62 years, Barbara McDonald, in Washington, D.C., he served as a drill instructor in San Diego, Calif. In...Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Timeshttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/news/jeff-hunt-makes-congress-bid-official/8273.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/news/jeff-hunt-makes-congress-bid-official/8273.htmlDistrict Attorney Jeff Hunt, a candidate for the 11th District Republican nomination, made his run for Congress official Tuesday by filing paperwork with the North Carolina Board of Elections. In a statement at the announcement, Hunt outlined his reasons for running and what his platform will be as the campaign moves toward the May 8 primary. “I’m running for Congress because we must send...Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Timeshttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/news/ownbey-seeks-term-as-register-of-deeds/8274.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/news/ownbey-seeks-term-as-register-of-deeds/8274.htmlCindy McCall Ownbey is seeking another term as Transylvania County’s Register of Deeds. Ownbey, 41, graduated from Rosman High School in 1988 and from Blue Ridge Community College in 1990, with an associate in applied science degree. She has been married 21 years to Barry J. Ownbey. They live in Balsam Grove and have two sons. They are both life-long residents of Transylvania County. Ownbey...Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Timeshttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/obituaries/walter-cannonball-barton/8275.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/obituaries/walter-cannonball-barton/8275.htmlWalter “Cannonball” Barton, 79, of Pumpkin-town, S.C., died Wednes-day, Feb. 22, 2012, at his home. Survivors include his wife, Annalee, of the home; four children, Brenda Helms, of Monroe, N.C., Sherry Robinson and husband, Micky, of Pisgah Forest, Teresa Clark and husband, Randall, of Walhalla, S.C., and Hugh Barton, of Pumpkintown: one sister, Ellen Stupp, of Hendersonville; a great...Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Timeshttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/news/law-and-order/8276.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/news/law-and-order/8276.htmlFirst Appearance Bobby Darrell Hoxit, Sr., appeared in District Court Tuesday for his first appearance on 10 felony charges of indecent liberties with a child. The probable cause hearing in his case is scheduled for March 8. Hoxit is being held in the Transylvania County jail on a $200,000 secured bond. Felony Arrests On Feb. 21, Sherri Ann Stowell, 46, of Henderson-ville, was arrested and...Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Timeshttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/lifestyles/aauw-collection-boxes-await-your-used-books/8277.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/lifestyles/aauw-collection-boxes-await-your-used-books/8277.htmlLook for the yellow boxes placed by the American Association of University Women in convenient locations throughout Brevard and surrounding communities. For the 43rd year, the AAUW is asking for donations of used books to raise money at its Annual Book Sale to fund educational scholarships and supports for local women and girls. The 2012 Book Sale will be held on Saturday, June 23, through...Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Timeshttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/lifestyles/news-of-organizations/8278.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/lifestyles/news-of-organizations/8278.htmlRotary Club Of Pisgah Forest The Rotary Club of Pisgah Forest’s Feb. 29 meeting will feature Annalisa Littleton, Rotary International Ambassadorial Scholar who returned this past summer from a year of study abroad at Nanyang Technical University in Singapore. The breakfast meeting begins at 8 a.m. at the Glen Cannon Country Club. The Rotary International theme for February is “World...Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Timeshttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/lifestyles/jacques-hercus-exchange-vows/8279.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/lifestyles/jacques-hercus-exchange-vows/8279.htmlTarah Joan Jacques, of Pisgah Forest, and Steven James Hercus, of Canterbury, New Zealand, were united in marriage at 4 p.m. Nov. 11, 2011, in El Reno, Okla., at Festivities At The Old Post Office Event Center. The groom’s father, Jim Hercus, was the officiating minister. The musicians were The Young Ambassadors a capella choir. The bride is the daughter of Donald and Joan Jacques, of Pisgah...Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Timeshttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/church/koinonia-lenten-worship-and-luncheons-to-begin/8280.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/church/koinonia-lenten-worship-and-luncheons-to-begin/8280.htmlThis Friday, Feb. 24, beginning at noon, the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd will offer the first Koinonia Friday Lenten Worship and Luncheon of the season. As in years past, the local congregations involved in the ecumenical organization, Koinonia, invite the community to participate in this series of brief Lenten worship services, followed by lunch. Each Friday in Lent one of the...Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Timeshttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/church/annual-womens-day-of-reflection-is-march-10/8281.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/church/annual-womens-day-of-reflection-is-march-10/8281.htmlThe Sixth Annual Christian Women’s Day of Reflection will be held Saturday, March 10, at Sacred Heart Church. This day of gathering of Christian women from all denominations in Transylvania County and surrounding areas is a wonderful day of fellowship, sharing and praise. The topic this year is “Finding Hope in Today’s World.” The speaker is Dr. Maria Moore. Music will be provided by Rita...Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Timeshttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/church/church-activities/8282.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/church/church-activities/8282.htmlMorningside Baptist On Sunday, Feb. 26, Bible study classes for all ages begin at 9:45 a.m. The morning worship begins at 11 a.m. Pastor Voorhes’ sermon this week is “Come Fly With Me — Today” based on scripture found in Luke 23:32-34. Children’s worship begins at 11:15 a.m. On Sunday night, the Praise team has practice at 5 p.m. At 6 p.m., Dr. Chuck Campbell will lead the Winter MBA...Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Timeshttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/news/director-of-the-haven-resigns/8283.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/news/director-of-the-haven-resigns/8283.htmlChris Nolan, director of The Haven, a temporary emergency shelter located at South Caldwell Street, resigned his position effective Thursday, Feb. 23, to pursue other interests. Jennifer Kerr, the assistant director, will take over Nolan’s responsibilities on an interim basis. During Nolan’s four-month tenure at The Haven, he and Kerr forged relationships with The Bread of Life, Sharing...Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Timeshttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/arts-and-entertainment/land-of-waterfalls-gallery-opens-march-10/8284.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/arts-and-entertainment/land-of-waterfalls-gallery-opens-march-10/8284.htmlThe Land of Waterfalls Art Gallery in the log cabin next to Connestee Falls Park will celebrate its formal opening for the year with a reception on March 10. After viewing the twin Connestee falls and the facing Batson Falls, it’s a short walk to the cabin, where people can view more than 20 different artists’ crafts and paintings. These include such items as pottery, basketry, wood carvings,...Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Timeshttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/arts-and-entertainment/blt-announces-audition-times-for-charlie-brown/8285.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/arts-and-entertainment/blt-announces-audition-times-for-charlie-brown/8285.htmlThe Brevard Little Theatre will be conducting auditions for the musical, “You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown.” The auditions will take place at BLT in the front of the American Legion at 55 East Jordan St. on Saturday, Feb. 25, at 2 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 26, at 7 p.m. This beloved musical presents a typical day in the life of the luckless cartoon character, Charlie Brown. His kite won’t...Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Timeshttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/arts-and-entertainment/marc-yaxley-trio-to-give-concert/8286.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/arts-and-entertainment/marc-yaxley-trio-to-give-concert/8286.htmlThe Marc Yaxley Trio will perform at the Guitar Academy of Western North Carolina on Sunday, March 11, at 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 in advance and $18 at the door. Advanced ticket sales can be purchased online at http://www.wncguitaracademy.com/listening-rm. Playing professionally since age 15, Yaxley has toured throughout the United States alongside such jazz greats as Carl Fontana, Maurice Moore,...Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Timeshttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/features/anglers-flock-to-transylvanias-wate/8287.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/features/anglers-flock-to-transylvanias-wate/8287.htmlSchizophrenic weather. Schizophrenic water. Multiple personality trout. Rather than drive fishermen away, the three things combined to lure anglers from all over the East Coast to Transylvania County last weekend. More than 35 anglers and up to 85 observers and volunteers attended the 2012 Southeast Qualifier for the U.S. Fly Fishing Team. The fishing tourament was hosted on parts of the Davidson...Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Timeshttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/education/montessori-school-has-new-directors/8288.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/education/montessori-school-has-new-directors/8288.htmlIn December 2011, Looking Glass Montessori School (LGMS) took on new directorship. Colleen Briggs took over as the director of the school. The Montessori Pre-school, located at 133 Osborne Road inside the Calvary Baptist Church in Brevard, is for children 3-6 years old. Through Dr. Maria Montessori’s educational method, the children at Looking Glass Montessori School learn in a designed...Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Timeshttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/news/da-says-no-case-against-henderson-county-sheriff/8289.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/news/da-says-no-case-against-henderson-county-sheriff/8289.htmlNo information or evidence from any source has been furnished to my office that Sheriff Rick Davis has engaged in criminal conduct, according to a release from District Attorney Jeff Hunt. This includes public officials (including the North Carolina Attorney General’s office) and private citizens. A claim of sexual harassment in the workplace is a non-criminal matter generally in the...Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Timeshttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/lifestyles/murrey-named-executive-director-of-cradles-interpretive-association/8290.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/lifestyles/murrey-named-executive-director-of-cradles-interpretive-association/8290.htmlCarlton Murrey has been named executive director of the Cradle of Forestry in America Interpretive Association. Murrey will lead all aspects of the growth and operation of the Interpretive Association in conjunction with its board of directors. He began his new role in January 2012. The Cradle of Forestry in America Interpretive Association is a nonprofit organization with a mission to promote...Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Timeshttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/sports/trio-of-wrestlers-headed-for-title-shots/8300.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/sports/trio-of-wrestlers-headed-for-title-shots/8300.htmlA pair of Rosman wrestlers and one from Brevard will travel to Greensboro this week to compete for an individual state championship. Rosman’s T. James Henderson and Brevard’s Gage Griffin won their regional championships last weekend at the 1-A and 2-A levels, respectively. Brody Mullenax advanced to the finals where he finished in second place, good enough for a state title shot. Henderson,...Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Timeshttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/sports/lady-tornado-softball-splits-with-buffaloes/8301.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/sports/lady-tornado-softball-splits-with-buffaloes/8301.htmlKayla Clemens provided the Tornados with a spark in game one, recording the game winning hit and the win on the pitching mound in Brevard’s 8-7 victory over Milligan. But behind the bat of Emily Biggs, the Buffaloes earned the split as Milligan held off Brevard in the nightcap, 7-2. Brevard moved to 6-2 on the season, while Milligan finished the day with a 3-5 record. BC 8, Milligan 7 (8 inn.)...Articles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Timeshttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/calendar/event-calendar/05182011025668881602.htmlhttp://www.transylvaniatimes.com/story/2012/02/23/calendar/event-calendar/05182011025668881602.htmlArticles from the February 23, 2012 edition of The Transylvania Times