Client Spotlight, Lake Junaluska Assembly

LAKE JUNALUSKA ASSEMBLY

This month’s newsletter features one of our longstanding valued clients, Lake Junaluska Assembly (LJA). Located in the mountains of Western North Carolina near the Towns of Waynesville and Maggie Valley, 25 miles west of Asheville, LJA is home to the Lake Junaluska Conference and Retreat Center, as well as a vibrant residential community of approximately 850 homes. LJA has served as a place of relaxation, recreation and renewal for over 100 years.

“The mission of Lake Junaluska is to be a place of Christian hospitality where lives are transformed through renewal of the soul, mind and body. The hospitality is provided to all persons without discrimination.”

Lake Junaluska is a place to recharge, renew and enjoy a personal getaway or family vacation. Facilities are available to host your next conference, wedding, reunion or other gathering. Guests can stay at the Terrace Hotel, historic Lambuth Inn or a vacation rental. Visitors can enjoy a peaceful walk on the lakeside trail, beautiful gardens, lake cruises, wildlife viewing, panoramic vistas, and a recreation area, swimming pool, golf course, and gift and coffee shop.

Assembly Public Works (APW), maintains the critical infrastructure of the Lake Junaluska community. Besides serving as the water and sewer utility, APW also provides solid waste disposal, street maintenance, stormwater management, security service, and oversees property sales and new construction within LJA.

JMTE has a history of providing on-call services to LJA, including speed studies, intersection analysis, traffic calming, sign assessments, parking and pedestrian safety, and communication and coordination with NCDOT. Serving as a trusted advisor to the community is at the heart of everything we do for this very special and scenic place.

By our clients supporting JMTE, this gives JMTE the opportunity to support these organizations voluntarily by JMTE staff members:

Waynesville Park & Recreation Advisory Board

Blue Ridge Breakaway

Gateway to the Smokies Marathons

Haywood Apple Harvest Festival

Haywood Habitat for Humanity

Folkmoot USA International Festival

SWC Workforce Development Board

Haywood County Chamber of Commerce

Local Youth Theatre and Music Groups

HOSA Program Tuscola High School

Haywood County Board of Equalization & Revenue

Haywood County Planning Board

Pickin in the Park Bluegrass/Country Music Festival

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Haywood County

Church Street Arts & Craft Show

Girl Scouts USA

NCDOT Annual Litter Sweep

Haywood County Toys for Tots

Pigeon River Garden Club

Second Season Thrift Store and Food Pantry

Farmers Feeding Families

Community Garden Kitchen

Building Outdoor Communities

Waynesville Open Streets and Bike Rodeo

Haywood County Schools Field Day

WTS Introducing a Girl to Engineering Day

Waynesville Appalachian Festival

Giving Back to Our Communities

 

At J.M. Teague Engineering and Planning, we pride ourselves on our strong connection to the Haywood County community. Giving back is at the core of our values, and we actively support various organizations through personal time, dedication,and fundraising. Our commitment to community involvement is a testament to our belief in the collective well-being of all individuals and organizations in our area.

Excellent resource to access U.S. Department of Transportation Grants

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When engineering works and then when it doesn't!

JMTE Employee Spotlight Candace B Hladick - Transportation Planner, GIS Specialist candace.hladick@jmteagueengineering.com 828.456.8383

Candace has been an integral member of the JMTE team for 13 years. As a Transportation Planner specializing in ArcGIS, her work includes everything from traffic signal design to wayfinding master plans, but her favorite part of the job is providing stellar client communication. As an NCDOT Certified Work Zone Supervisor, she is safety-focused and detail-oriented, and her education in Low Impact Development plays a part in every project she touches.

 

Outside of her professional life, you will find her engrossed in a good book, accompanied by her wife and beloved dogs, quilting, or tending to her backyard beehives. 

 

Favorite Quote:

I am strong because I’ve been weak.

I am fearless because I’ve been afraid.

I am wise because I’ve been foolish. Unknown

 

Most influential book read:

American Earth, Environmental Writing Since Thoreau edited by Bill Mckibben

 

Favorite Food: Corned Beef 

Please visit our website below for education and training opportunities.

INSTRUCTOR • Mark Blanton Work Zone Safety Specialist

REGISTER: MARK.BLANTON@JMTEAGUEENGINEERING.COM

OR CALL 919-413-4004