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  • Page 3 TERN CAROLINIAN January 28th, 2011 THE BEST DAMN aoe ANYWHERE Pride of the Mountains, Buckner, }-- receive County Proclamation Shelby Harrell, ARE Editor As if marching in the 2011 Rose Parade in Pasadena Ca- lif. wasnt rewarding enough, director of Western Caro- lina Universitys Pride of the Mountains Marching Band, Bob Buckner, received a proc- lamation in honor of his work and the band itself on Tuesday Jan. 18. Buckner and one of the bands assistant directors, Jon Henson, were in attendance to receive the honor at the Jack- son County Board of Commis- sioners meeting, which took place at the Justice Center in Sylva. Both directors said they felt honored to receive such an award. The proclamation was very flattering for me person- ally and was very much appre- ciated by our band members, said Buckner. To be honored by your community is the most special honor of all. 1 am very thankful to have had much of my career take place in this community and am very pleased by the proclama- tion. When the band received the proclamation from Jack- son County it was a great hon- ESY OF THEREROR Jack Debnam (le Me chairman of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners, congratulates Bob Buckner or. | feel that the Pride of the Mountains and all its mem- bers have always been great supporters of Jackson Coun- ty, said Henson. The stu- dents have given a lot of their _ time to perform at community functions for the county and ithey certainly represent our - county and region very well. The success of the Pride of the Mountains is expected to continue and grow. De- spite Buckners retirement this coming June, the Pride of the Mountains will continue to be involved with national events that support the Universitys mission for national attention. The band is certainly not going to stop secking out large venues and national events, said Henson. Marching band is a great spokesman for the great work going on here in Cullowhee. The Pride of the Moun- tains will continue to be an important recruiting force for the university as they perform _ in exhibitions throughout the Southeast and continue to host the Tournament of Champi- ons band event, said Buck- ner. There will contmue to be wonderful venues and events who would love to have the Pride of the Mountains in- volved with them. Search continues for new Director of Athletic Bands PELE PROTO A search for a replacement of Bob Buckner is underway. The deadline for applications if Feb. 1. Mike Hill, Contributing Writer As the Pride of the Moun- tains Marching Band settles into the offseason, the hunt for the next director is in full force. The position is understand- ably, daunting; Bob Buckner has held the position of Di- rector of Athletic Bands for nearly two decades and a band with 400 members is hard for anyone to prepare for. Despite the intimidating circumstanc- es, the search continues. We are very pleased with the way its going, said assis- tant band director Matt Hen- ley. He assured that the pro- cess, which is understandably kept quiet, may see an end sooner rather than later. I can tell you that the ap- plication deadline is February 1, and [from there] the com- mittee will meet and discuss finalists. The application procedures set out are not exactly what one might expect for a posi- tion. Interested directors are asked to present DVDs and CDs of their bands as well as show that they have enjoyed success in their previous po- sitions. The list of expecta- tions are substantial, including things such as. grant writing and research potential, will- ingness to engage in course development, and a taste for innovation. Besides the job require- ments, the director will also need to build a relationship with the band members. I would want a director who has the energy to match us and our drive, said Josh Burt, a freshman baritone player. Despite the secrecy, it is obvious that the selection system is designed to find the best candidate and give them enough time to comfortably make the transition to WCU. Those involved in the search want to allow the new direc- tor to meet the band and work with the staff well before start- ing the new season. We feel a sense of urgen- ey, Henley mentioned, not only to do a good job, but to expedite it as quickly as pos- sible. Everyone involved with the Pride of the Mountains is anxious to know who will lead the group in the fall. The band is confident that the Rose Bowl performance is not only a high point in Pride history, but also a door to bigger and better opportunities. CLUES ACROSS 1. Femur head joint 4. Co. name prior to CCN 8 (Experian 7. Anen ding roure a i. Actor peewee ee premium rtist Edwin Austin opia . bored color _Marriage al messages a ited oe 3. Junes birrhstone 4 Calamiry o 5. Jefferson named unalien- able ones G6. Rest in expectation a %. Baseball's Ruch 8. Flows away 9. Belonging to Robe (10. Atrempr | 12. House in Spani 14. Lerner and 7 Bair Lady A small wo 36. Duet or cell HOROSCOPE ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 | There are strange things hap-_ pening, Aries, but its better to just go with the flow. Who knows, maybe you'll like the change of pace and its effect on your lifestyle. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Better days lie ahead, Taurus. It's just a matter of waiting a few weeks. In the interim, start anew project that will take your mind off of your worries. GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Make the most of time spent with friends, Gemini, because for a little while you will be fly- ing under the radar while you handle a few necessities that have been overlooked. CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Theres much more to you than meets the eye, Cancer, but you dont often give others a peek into your inner thoughts unless they truly earn it. Someone spe- cial does this week. LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 You've been feeling a bit gloomy, Leo, and its understandable based on how much youve had going on. But its easy to change your mood if you surround your- self with friends. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Generosity is a good thing, Virgo, but not when you put others con- tinually before you put yourself. Reassess your values and make an effort to make changes. titel TP CT ele BEERECORC 52) RSEs ERECRECEE aL BRLLL Blt BSDEUORES LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 When one door closes anoth- er door opens, Libra. Look at the positive side of things and embrace the changes that are happening to you. If you dwell on the negative, you can "t suc- ceed. : SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Theres so much going on that its any wonder you can stil function on a daily basis, Scorpio. Although times may be stressful, things will work out in the end. SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21 A relationship is blooming, Sagittarius, and youre not sure how you feel about it just yet. Take a few more weeks to work through your feelings and form). . a solid opinion. CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20 You have an eye for value, Capricorn, and it will help you realize a good deal this week. Share the wealth with other people if you can. Tuesday is a banner day. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, take firm hold of the financial reigns because over-|_ spending could be the downfall to an important relationship. Curb any purchase for a few days. 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