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This month, Miss Cherokee, Rachael Hicks traveled to Berlin, Germany to participate in ITB Berlin a major Tourism Exhibition. Miss Cherokee accompanied the American Indian and Alaska Native Tourism Association booth and also worked in the North Carolina Tourism booth is what is known as the world’s largest tourism exhibition. ITB Berlin showcased over 180 countries

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Part I: The following story was written by Fred E. Nichols whos mother was Margaret Lewesa Cooper. John and his sister Maggie were the illigimate children of Sally Cooper before she married Albert Nathan Nichols. The daddy of Margaret was William Deal (Dale) who may have been John's also. JOHN B COOPER The Bible tells of men who dwelt in caves and dens, deserts and mountains. Their clothes were sheep and goat skins. They were driven out of civilization because of their religious beliefs. These were great men of God. They suffered cruel mockings and scourgins, was destitute of food, afflicted and stoned by persecution. They all obtained a good report and confessed they were pilgrims and strangers on earth. They held unto the faith that was once delivered unto the saints and were not like the people of this period who say they cannot be a christian because of their family uprising and meaness. These people who say this is walking under the spotlight of satan. He holds the

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undergraduate and Doctor of Medicine degrees from Louisiana State University in Shreveport, Louisiana. He completed both his internship and residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Lincoln, Nebraska. Following his residency, he joined Wilkes Family Medicine in North Wilkesboro, NC. “Dr. Rougeou is a tremendous asset to both Murphy Medical Center and the community as a whole,� stated Mike Stevenson, CEO of Murphy Medical Center, which owns Murphy Group Practice. “This area needs more physicians, and we are very excited to have him join our facility.� “I am very pleased to be here,“ Dr. Rougeou said. “I have heard so many good things about the area, SUBMITTED PHOTO and look forward to meeting the %HYHUO\ +LOOELOOLHV members of my new community.� Dr. Rougeou’s office is located The Hillbilly Stampede had great success this year. $2,800 or more was raised for the first show in the new Urgent Care Center / alone. Murphy Group Practice facility *SEE MORE PICS ON PAGE 6A* located at 183 Ledford Street in the big log cabin on the corner of Highway 74 and Ledford Street, east of the intersection of Highways 74 and 64. Dr. Rougeou is currently accepting new patients of all County to Push for Repeal of distributed to various Western North passed in August, and we certainly did ages, and may be reached at 828Legislation Carolina counties. According to the not know that the General Assembly 837-4712.

Graham County Commissioners Ask for Audit of NC Tax Distribution Method

A Tribute to Uncle John Bennet Cooper

Community Calendar.......2 A Arrest Report...................4 A *Note: this story is long so it Church Events.................5 A will be published over the next few Classifieds........................6A weeks. Also this is typed exactly like it is written. School Lunch Menu's.......3A

with over 10,000 exhibitors and attracted more than 180,000 visitors. Miss Cherokee met the Mayor of Berlin, Klaus Wowereit and presented him with a Cherokee mask. Miss Cherokee also garnered media attention in Berlin appearing on the local news and in local newspapers.

light on on the broad way that leads to destruction where Chrits said many would walk therein. When the commuist gets control over America people who serve God will haft to hide out or either keep their mouths closed to religious conversations. Then when the great tribulation sets in they will haft to take refuge in the mountains if they survive and live from nuts, berries and what ever they can capture unless they be willing to denie Christ and worship the beast. A man named John Cooper who existed and died in Blount County TN was a brother to my mother. He lived on nuts, berries, apples, wild grapes and wild salads over fourty years except some food give him at times. I knew John from my childhood up till his death in the fourties. When John was a young man he was sentenced to Brushy Mountain Pententiary in TN and spent several years digging coal in the mines. A task was assigned to each prisoner. If the prisoner did not dig his daily task or tons of coal that night the warden and guards whipped the prisioner in a horrible way. *Watch in next week's issue for the next part of this story.

The Graham County Board of Commissioners has unanimously voted to ask the North Carolina Department of Revenue to conduct an Audit of the mechanism employed by the State of distribute Federal PILT payments to counties in the Tennessee Valley Authority region. This issue arose last week when the Commissioners obtained a copy of a "Fiscal Note" prepared by the North Carolina General Assembly Fiscal Research Division indicating that, as a result of legislation sponsored by Representative Phil Harie, and passed in August 2009, the State would alter the method in which PILT payments were calculated and

Fiscal Note, Graham County stood to loose money under the revised calcuation method, while Swain and Cherokee counties would gain funding. "We were stunned by the projections made by the Fiscal Research Division. Graham County Commissioners did not see a copy of the Fiscal Note until last week," said Commissioner Smith. "In fact, the only time that the Commissioners heard about this legislation was in May of 2009, when we were told by our former tax assessor that it would likely increase the amount of PILT payments that Graham County would recieve. We did not know that the legislation ultimately

was projecting a cut in funding to Graham County. The Board never took a position supporting the legislation and, if it had known of the Fiscal Note projections, it would have strongly opposed passage of the Bill," Commissioner Smith added. The statutory changes took effect on October 1,2009. Since that time, however, the amount of PILT payments recieved by Graham County has not been cut to the extent forecast in the Fiscal Note but, rather, when calculated on an annual basis, they have remained somewhat consistent with previous

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Oil Addiction: Gas Price Spikes Threaten Americans' Wallets New Analysis Shows States Most Dependent Upon Oil for Transportation Would Be Hardest Hit by Price Shocks 10 most vulnerable states: Mississippi, Montana, Louisiana, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Kentucky, Texas Maine, Georgia and Idaho; 10 least vulnerable states: Florida, Washington, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Colorado, New Hampshire, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York and Connecticut North Carolina (March 17, 2010) – As many energy experts

are predicting that gas prices will rise nationally to more than $3 per gallon this spring, a new study shows the heavy toll these spikes would have on Americans’ wallets. The economic white paper, “Ranking States Oil Vulnerability: Assessing the Continued Threat of Gas Price Spikes,� examines the impact of a gas price spike similar to the summer of 2008 in states across the country. North Carolina ranks as the 19th most vulnerable of the states. If gas prices were to spike this

year like they did in 2008, the percent of families’ income spent on gas would jump from 4.1 percent to 7.19 percent in North Carolina. The data reveals that drivers in all states are dependent on oil for their transportation needs, but some states are more vulnerable to oil price increases than others. Drivers in the most vulnerable states will be particularly hard hit in the event of another spike in the price of gasoline, which is

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CA L E N D A R April 17th at 1:00PM Democratic Party Convention held at the Graham County Court House. April 17th at 7:00PM Meet the Democratic Party Primary Candidates held at the Graham County Court House. North Carolina Symphony Silver Screen and Red Carpet Sarah Hicks, Associate Conductor Heather PattersonKing, soprano March 26-27, 2010, 8pm Meymandi Concert Hall, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh, N.C. Saturday, March 27thFishing Tournament at Massey Branch Boat Ramp at 7:00AM4:00PM. $60 entry fee. Club rules apply. Sponsored by Meadow Branch Fire Department. North Carolina Symphony German Masters Grant Llewellyn, Music Director Peng Li, cello April 20, 2010, 8pm Vance-Granville Community College Civic Center, Henderson April 24, 2010, 8pm Lee Auditorium, Pinecrest High School, Southern Pines April 25, 2010, 7:30pm New Bern Riverfront Convention Center, New Bern

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Cherokee Historical Association is pleased to announce the first annual Mountainside Art and Music Festival in Cherokee North Carolina. This fun filled day will feature some of the best Appalachian arts and music in the region. The event will take place Saturday May 1st from 9:00 to 6:00 at the Mountainside Theater which is home to the famous outdoor drama “Unto these Hills”. If you are interested in being a vendor, we are accepting applications for various handcrafted items that are reflective of the rich history and heritage of the Appalachian area. For more information or to receive an application please call Program Specialist Linda Squirrel at 828-497-2111 ext. 202 or visit our website at www.cherokeehistorical.org. Application deadline has been extended to March 12, 2010. Writers Circle, a new writing program begun by Glenda Beall, will hold the first writing class, Who are You and Why Do You Write? Tuesday, April 6, 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at her studio on Chatuge Lane, Hayesville, NC. Class fee is $35.00 except for those who have discount coupons. To register or learn more about this class and upcoming classes throughout the spring and summer, contact Glenda Beall, writerlady21@yahoo.com or call 828-389-4441. At 1:00 p.m. Wayne Drumheller will hold a free class on creating your own digital books with Creative Memories software. Those who come in the morning and wish to stay for the afternoon class should bring a bag lunch. Coffee, water and snacks will be provided.

North Carolina Symphony Beethoven’s Emperor Concerto Grant Llewellyn, Music Director Antonio Pompa-Baldi, piano Paul Randall, trumpet April 8, 2010, 8pm Memorial Hall, UNC-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, N.C. April 9-10, 2010, 8pm Meymandi Concert Hall, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh, N.C.

Prom Dresses for Sale: 3 ballgown, 1 mermaid, 3 evening gown. Clean, wore only once. Call for more info. Can email pics. Call 828479-9150 or 828-735-2269

Graham County Schools Breakfast & Lunch Menu's Breakfast Wednesday, March 24: Cereal(choice) or 1 Unfrosted Pop Tart, Fruit Cup 1/2 Cup, Low Fat Milk. Thursday, March 25: Cereal(choice) or Pancake & Sausage on Stick w/Syrup, Orange Juice, Low Fat Milk. Friday, March 26: Cereal(choice) or Chicken Patty & Biscuit, Grape Juice, Low Fat Milk. Monday, March 29: WORKDAY Tuesday, March 30: Cereal(choice) or Yogurt & Toast/Jelly, Apple Juice, Low Fat Milk. Lunch Wednesday, March 24: Chicken Nuggets/Roll, BBQ o Bun, Mashed Potatoes, Green Peas, Spiced Apples, Orange Juice, Low Fat Milk. Thursday, March 25: Chicken Cheese Quesadilla, Taco on Chips, Corn on Cob, Lettuce & Tom. & Salsa, Fresh Apple, Grape Juice, Low Fat Milk. Friday, March 26: Turkey & Cheese on Hoagie, Spaghetti/ Roll, Green Beans, Tossed Salad/Dressing, Pineapple Tidbits, Apple Juice, Low Fat Milk. Monday, March 29: WORKDAY Tuesday, March 30: Meat Loaf & Roll, Hot Ham & Cheese Sub, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Chilled Applesauce, Grape Juice, Low Fat Milk.

WestCare Births Girls Anna Katherine Plantenberg born on March 12 to Aaron and Laura Plantenberg of Bryson City in Swain County, weighing 7 pounds, 11 ounces. Arabel Joy Aulisio born on March 16 to Brian and Abigail Aulisio of Franklin in Macon County, weighing 7 pounds, 2 ounces. Melany Sanchez Ramirez born on March 17 to Hugo Sanchez and Laura Ramirez of Cullowhee in Jackson County. (no weight listed) Boys Twins Adal and Yuriel de la Cruz born on March 10 to Hector de la Cruz and Maria Yanez of Bryson City in Swain County, both weighing 6 pounds, 1 ounce. Derick E-yan Owle born

on March 10 to Edd Owle and Shonica George of Cherokee in Swain County, weighing 6 pounds, 13 ounces. Keagan Patrick Jenkins born on March 13 to Kimber Jenkins of Cherokee in Swain County, weighing 7 pounds, 4 ounces. Jacob Michael Dias Leis born on March 16 to Jesse Diaz and Kathryn Leis of Sylva in Jackson County, weighing 6 pounds, 9 ounces.

Old Photo Of The Week CAN YOU IDENTIFY Last week's old photo was not identified. No one called in and identified the old photo. If you know this week's old photo please call 828-479-3456 on Monday & Tuesday between 8AM-4PM or email: sentinel.graham@ gmail.com.

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one of the economic risks Americans face due to the country’s dependence on oil. “Our ongoing oil addiction is draining our wallets and our economy, and rising gas prices will only add to this burden,” said Deron Lovaas, transportation expert at the Natural Resources Defense Council. “That’s why we need to move forward with clean energy and climate solutions that will not only strengthen our national security and our environment, but will also help revitalize our economy.” Even without an oil price shock, there is a major gulf between the nation’s 10 most vulnerable states and the 10 least vulnerable. The 10 most vulnerable states are (from most to least): Mississippi (most vulnerable), Montana, Louisiana, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Kentucky, Texas, Maine, Georgia and Idaho. The 10 least vulnerable states are (from most to least): Florida, Washington, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Colorado, New Hampshire, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, and Connecticut (least vulnerable). (See the full report with a complete list of states’ data: http://docs.nrdc.org/energy/files/ ene_10031601a.pdf.) “The impacts of gasoline prices in the midst of a struggling economy make it clear that our country needs to reduce its dependence on oil,” said Elizabeth Hogan, analyst at David Gardiner and Associates and the co-author of the report. “By promoting more efficient vehicles, clean fuels, smart growth, and public transportation, our government can put an end to our unhealthy

addiction that pinches our wallets and threatens our national security and the environment. “ In order to cut America’s dependence on oil and help reduce the risk of oil and gas price spikes, the report recommends the following policies for the U.S. Congress: Pass comprehensive climate and energy legislation that limits carbon dioxide emissions, helps us break our oil addiction, and helps create millions of clean energy jobs here in the United States; and Fundamentally reform federal transportation policy to support smart, transit-oriented development; assist states and regions in saving oil; and provide ample funding for energy-efficient transportation alternatives including rail and bus lines, bike paths, sidewalks, and other alternatives to driving. For the full report, go to: http://docs.nrdc.org/energy/files/ ene_10031601a.pdf.

Snowbird Senior Citizens Spaghetti Dinner Sale Friday, March 26th @ 11AM-?

at Snowbird Senior Center Menu: Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce, Salad, Garlic Bread, Dessert & Drink

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Jury Cancelled

Jurors called for the March 29, 2010 session of District Court in Graham County do not need to appear for jury duty as all cases requiring a jury have either been continued or otherwise disposed of. Thank you, Wanda (Johnnie) Brooms Clerk of Court

Company Offers Free Family Fun at Easter Sevierville, Tennessee-(March 18, 2010)—Following on the heels of Thanksgiving and Christmas, the Easter Holiday is next in line for big family celebrations. Most of us remember the excitement of this first rite of Spring --the coloring and hiding of Easter eggs, Sunday dinners of baked hams and scalloped potatoes, and of course, the Easter Basket. Now you can relive those fond memories plus pass important family traditions on to your own children at Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, 3629 Outdoor Sportsmans Place in Kodak. Bring the kids to Bass Pro Shops and enjoy fun, free Easter activities going on March 27th through April 4th. There will be fun crafts for the kids and Mom and Dad will really enjoy the free photo opportunity for the kids as they visit the Easter Bunny. And, of course, there’s the time-honored tradition of an oldfashion Easter Egg Hunt. Saturday and Sunday, March 27-28 and April 3-4, from 11am to 3pm bring the kids to have their

free 4x6 picture taken with the Easter Bunny. Pictures may also be taken Monday through Friday, March 29th thru April 2nd from 6-8pm. An old-fashioned Easter Egg hunt for kids 8 and under will be held Saturday and Sunday, March 27-28 and April 3-4 from 2-3pm. Kids can enjoy fun crafts like making their own Easter sun catcher beginning at noon, Saturday and Sunday March 27th and 28th. Thursday, April 1 beginning at 6pm and Saturday and Sunday, April 3rd and 4th beginning at noon, they will enjoy making Easter decorations. (Quantities limited, while supplies last). Bring the family to Bass Pro Shops and enjoy Easter to the max this year without maxing out your budget. Visit www.basspro.com/ easter for more information. Or log on to www.basspro.com/stores and click on your local store for details regarding upcoming events and activities. Contact: Chris Vaden, Store Manager (865) 932-5600

Workshop Offered-Own Your First Home-Step by Step Workshop Offered - Own your first home - Step by Step Don’t let this opportunity slip through your fingers Many of you know the name, Jack Lewis. He began working for Coats American, Marble, NC, while still a student at Andrews High School in 1975. Over the next 34 years he worked his way up to Quality Manager, Engineer and finally as Plant Manager. When Coats American closed, he went back for more education. Lewis is now the Workforce Housing Specialist for Cherokee, Clay, Graham and Macon Counties. This is a joint venture between Homes4NC and the NC Realtor Association. What does this mean to you, a person with a dream to own your home? Lewis can provide professional, informed, compassionate help and guidance to you. He built his home in 1996. With no one to guide him, he says he made costly mistakes. Through his recent training classes and certification as a Workforce Housing Specialist and a Licensed Realtor, Lewis now has valuable information for you regarding: 100% home loans, Grants for down payments Loans for down payments Information to purchase a

home in need of repair Obtain funding to restore a home in need of repair Programs to lower monthly payments Ways to prevent foreclosure A workshop is offered to anyone who wants to learn the steps of owning your first home; things to do, not to do, how to go about the process, and what is available to you. This workshop is scheduled for Tuesday, April 6th, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the training center of One Dozen Who Care, Inc., (ODWC) 65 Wilson Street, Andrews, NC 28901. ODWC is located between Dollar General and the former PJ’s Pizza in Andrews. Seating is limited to 45 people. Please call 828-321-2273, or 828837-1146 to register. A registration fee of $5 is payable at the door. Donations to ODWC are accepted. ODWC is a non-profit, 501 (c) (3) Community Development Corporation. ODWC offers many computer classes and workshops of interest to the residents of western NC and north GA. Founded by Ann Woodford twelve years ago and under her leadership and the Board of Directors until 2009, ODWC is now led by Kassandra Greene, Interim Executive Director, and the Board of Directors.

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C O MMU N IT Y Welcome Everlee Hayze Pressley!!! Eva and William Pressley would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Everlee Hayze Pressley. She was born on November 13, 2009. She weighed 7.6 lbs and was 20 inches long. Everlee has an older brother, Carson and an older sister, Keilee.

Kaynor to Play at Folk School

Fiddler David Kaynor will be featured in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 26 in the Keith house Community Room of the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown. Admission is free. Donations are welcome. David Kaynor hails from western Massachusetts which is considered one of the epicenters of traditional contra dance and music. As a fiddler, band

leader, teacher and caller, Kaynor has had considerable influence on the growing popularity of contra dancing and contra dance music around the country. His Greenfield Dance Band plays for the popular contra dances at the Guiding Star Grange in Greenfield, Massachusetts. Another of Kaynor’s interests is the traditional fiddle music of Sweden, where he has visited many times. Upcoming Friday concerts at the Folk School will feature bluegrass and gospel by Just Us (April 2) and old time country music with Mountain Fling (April 16). The Folk School concert schedule is available on the world wide web at http://www.folkschool.org. For further information call the Folk School at 828-837-2775 or 1-800FOLK-SCH.

Graham County Manager Resigns

The Graham County Board of Commissioners received the resignation of County Manager Lynn Cody, effective immediately, at their continued meeting on March 22. . Kim Crisp, Clerk to the Board will serve as interim County Manager until a replacement is hired.

NC Symphony Llewellyn & Li Take on the "German Masters" RALEIGH, N.C.—The North Carolina Symphony hits the road to bring works by three of classical music’s boldest composers to Henderson, Southern Pines and New Bern, April 20-25. Music Director Grant Llewellyn leads the Symphony in “German Masters,� featuring Bach’s Orchestral Suite No. 3, Schumann’s Rhenish Symphony and soloist Peng Li performing Haydn’s Cello Concerto in D Major. The concerts begin at VanceGranville Community College Civic

Atoah Baptist Church- Pastor Vacant Bear Creek Baptist Church-Wesley O’Dell Bethel Baptist Church, U.S. #129 South-Pastor Burlin Aldridge, 4798495. Blessed Hope Baptist Church-Pastor Lennox Hedrick, 735-1402. Brooks Cove Baptist Church- Vacant Buffalo Independent Baptist Church Philip Ellington 479-7419 Cable Cove Baptist (Powell Branch) Church-Teddy Silvers Calvary Baptist Church-Pastor David Anderson Cedar Cliff Baptist Church-Pastor Daniel Stewart, 479-6553. Church of Christ Church of Grace-Pastor Todd Orr. Church of the Lamb - Snowbird Road 10:30 Services Sunday AM Wednesday eve. 7:00 PM 828-479-3548 Pastor David Allen

Center in Henderson, on Tuesday, April 20, at 8:00 p.m. Weekend performances follow at Pinecrest High School’s Lee Auditorium in Southern Pines, Saturday, April 24, at 8:00 p.m., and New Bern Riverfront Convention Center in New Bern, Sunday, April 25, at 7:30 p.m. Llewellyn and Li take over the evening with a commanding masterwork in Haydn’s Cello Concerto in D Major. Likely composed as royal wedding music, the piece—along with Haydn’s only other surviving cello

concerto, the C Major—is among the most delightful solo works in the classical canon. Li, in his second season as the Symphony’s assistant principal cellist, brings no mean amount of skill to the demanding composition. The Texas native has performed with the Houston and San Antonio symphonies and was principal cellist for the premiere of Elliot Carter’s opera What’s Next? under the baton of legendary conductor James Levine. Haydn is also firmly within

Pastor Jimmy Millsaps, 479-8857.

Dry Creek Baptist Church-Pastor Max Cochran, 488-3256.

Hosanna Baptist Church-Pastor Max Turpin, 479-8626.

Eternal Believers - Missionary BaptistPastor Grant Burke, 479-2347

House of Prayer-Pastor Delmer Holder, 479-6041.

First Baptist Church-Pastor Noah Crowe, 479-3423.

Liberty Missionary Church- Pastor David Byrd, 479-1013.

Fontana Community Church-Pastor Ernest Stiles, 479-6375.

Little Snowbird Baptist Church, 1897 Little Snowbird Road (2 miles from Little/Big Snowbird Intersection)-Pastor Paul Teasdale, 479-3492.

Grace Mountainside Lutheran Episcopal Church Deacon Steve Holcomb 479-2963 Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church,

Also on the program is the third of Bach’s four orchestral suites, delivering a precise introduction to his influential style. An overture introduces a series of diverse dances rigorously tied to the composer’s belief in musical balance. With the Third Orchestral Suite, the orchestra presents one of Bach’s best-loved melodies, the haunt-

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Cornerstone C o m m u n i t y Church(formerly First Assembly) 191 Robinson Rd, Andrews. Sunday 11AM. Phone 828321-3777. www. cornerstoneandrews.org.

Grace Fellowship Baptist ChurchPastor David Blackney, 479-3723.

Llewellyn’s grasp. Former music director of the Handel and Haydn Society, the conductor has long been placed among the world’s best interpreters of baroque music.

Long Creek Baptist Church-Pastor Gary Moore Lone Oak Baptist Church- Pastor Scott Roper-479-6319

Meadow Branch Baptist Church-Pastor Onley Williams, 479-2474. Midway Baptist Church- Pastor Jim Postell, 321-3938. Mountain Creek Baptist Church-Pastor Tom Buchanan, 479-6568.

Mr. Gary Lynn Pearson

October 26, 1949 - March 15, 2010

Mr. Gary Lynn Pearson, 60, of Old 18 Morganton, died Monday, March 15, 2010 at Frye Regional Medical Center, Hickory, after a period of declining health. Mr. Pearson was born October 26, 1949 in Maryville, TN to the late Charles and Anna Louise Giles Pearson. Gary attended Walker Road Baptist Church and had retired from Broughton Hospital as a registered nurse. He was a US Army Veteran and an avid outdoorsman. Gary loved his time hunting and fishing or just spending time in God's wonderful outdoors. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his stepmother, Cora Lee Pearson and a

Jesse Leroy Smith June 1, 1933 - March 20, 2010

Jesse Leroy Smith, age 76 of the Eller Branch Community of Robbinsville, passed away, Saturday, March 20, 2010 at the VA Medical Center in Asheville, NC. He was a Native of Graham County and the son of the late Louis and Georgia Rogers Smith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Rev. Billy Smith. He is survived by his wife, Mandalline Mashburn Smith; his sons, Noland Smith of Canton, NC, Leroy Smith of

brother, David Atwell. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth "Beth" Lindsay Pearson of the home, a son Jonathan Neil Pearson of Morganton, his siblings and their spouses: Darrell and Jane Pearson of Gastonia, Edith and Darrell Forbes of Kings Mtn., Hugh and Roma Atwell, Randall Robbinsville, NC, Louis “Buddy� Smith of Sylva, NC; daughters, Nettie Satterfield, Janet Williams, Connie Moore, Tammy Mashburn, Mavis Jenkins all of Robbinsville; brothers, James Smith of Robbinsville, NC, Marshall Smith of Colorado; sisters, Marie Crisp, Carolyn Sellers, Willa Mae Eller, Jean Gibby all of Robbinsville, NC , and Linda lofty of Cartersville, GA. He has 22 grandchildren, and 14 great grandchildren. Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday, March 24, 2010 at the Old Mother Cemetery. The Reverends Michael Pannell and Gary Moore will offi-

Church Briefs

-Local Church Events-Including Vacation Bible School’s Special Easter Sunday Service 11:00am April 4 at Cornerstone Community Church Andrews 191 Robinson Road. Free gift for all first time visitors and candy for all of the children. We will be having special music selections by Adults, Teens and Children. We will also be showing a special 4 minute video called “Sunday’s Comin’� Everyone is welcome. For more info call 321-3777 www.cornerstoneandrews. org

ciate. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 1:00 pm Wednesday at the Townson-Smith Chapel prior to the graveside. Townson-Smith Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. An online register is available at www.townson-smithfuneralhome. com.

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The concert concludes with Schumann’s transformative Third Symphony, “Rhenish,â€? born out of the composer’s life in Rhineland during a three-year appointment in DĂźsseldorf. “It’s very much inspired by the Rhine,â€? says Llewellyn of a work perfectly evoking the “sensibilities of that part of the world.â€? For tickets to the April 20 performance in Henderson, call 252.492.2954 or 252.430.8640.

Tickets to the April 24 and 25 performances in Southern Pines and New Bern range from $25 to $40. Lee Auditorium in located in Pinecrest High School, 250 Voit Gilmore Lane, Southern Pines, NC 28387. New Bern Riverfront Convention Center is located at 203 S. Front St., New Bern, NC 28560. For tickets to the April 24-25 concerts and information about all performances, visit the North Carolina Symphony Web site at ncsymphony. org or call 919.733.2750.

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Panther Creek Baptist ChurchPastor Mike Edwards.

Larry Grindstaff, 479-2690

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Prince of Peace Catholic ChurchFather Michael T. Kottar, 828-3214463. 704 South 129, Robbinsville (Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m.)

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Robbinsville Church of God, Jimmy Dellinger, Pastor, 828-479-6492

Blairsville, every Sunday, 11 am at 90

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Blue Ridge Street Unity Missionary Baptist Church-Worly

Mt. Nebo Baptist Church-Pastor Gary Crisp 479 2792

Robbinsville United Methodist ChurchPastor Tim Starbuck, 479-8581

New Beginning Baptist-Pastor Marvin Mullinax, 479-4164.

Sawyer’s Creek Baptist Church

Victory Baptist Church-Pastor Darrin

Stecoah Baptist Church-Pastor G.D. Phillips, 479-6656

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New Hope Baptist Church- Pastor Sam Hayes, 828-321-4671 Old Mother Baptist Church-Pastor James Philips, 479-6610 Orr Branch Baptist Church - Pastor

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and Martha Atwell and a sister-inlaw Kathy Atwell, all of Robbinsville, a number of nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral Services for Gary Lynn Pearson were held at 3:00PM Friday, March 19, 2010 at the Walker Road Baptist Church, Rev. Daniel Stewart and Rev. Brandon Ware officiated. Interment followed where Military Honors were held by the American Legion Post 234 of Valdese in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family recieved friends from 1:00 till 3:00PM at Walker Road Baptist Church, Morganton. An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com. Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory assisted the Pearson family.

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Sweetgum Baptist Church-Pastor Kenny Ball, 488-3778 Sweetwater Baptist Church-Pastor Shane Danner, 735-5482

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Welch Cove Primitive Baptist ChurchPastor Michael Boring Yellow Creek Baptist Church Zion Hill Baptist Church-Bijy Silvers

With Mike Barres

Who Trains Who We were sitting in the living room on our couch. It was in the evening and we were watching television. The dog went to the door, wanting to go out. I said, “You sure do have her trained.� I was talking to the dog, not my wife. Our dog would do that over and over again. Each time my wife would get up and let her out, only to hear a scratch at the door a few minutes later, and go let her in. My wife is a dog lover, and she really didn’t mind, but it made me think “Who trains who?� From a very young age children know how to get what they want. Children will cry, or throw temper tantrums, or whine or beg. They know how to get the desired response out of their parents. Teenagers learn how to put their parents on guilt trips. Family members can pull on our heart strings. Sometimes bosses compliment an insecure person, to get them to do what they want them to. All of this is subtle, or not so subtle manipulation. Others might call it a “spirit of control.� I have heard Bible teachers call it a “spirit of Jezebel,� See I Kings Chapter 21. Let’s look at this issue from both sides. If you are being controlled or manipulated, recognize it. Proverbs 4:23 says, “Keep your heart with all diligence, For out of it spring the issues of life.� If we aren’t careful we will become resentful and bitter by those who control and manipulate us. If we don’t stop them, however, it is our own fault. We are actually allowing them to train us, to give them what they want. Hebrews 12:15 says to not let, “any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble.� We must speak the truth in love to prevent being controlled and manipulated. Ephesians 4:25-27 says, “Therefore, putting away lying, ‘Let each one of you speak truth

with his neighbor,’ for we are members of one another. ‘Be angry, and do not sin’: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, nor give place to the devil.� If you are the one doing the controlling or manipulating, it would be good for you to change over to sincere asking instead, and a willingness to take no for an answer. Manipulating and control is a lot like witchcraft and it is very self centered. Encyclopedia

Britannica online defines witchcraft as “the exercise or invocation of alleged supernatural powers to control people or events.� Philippians 2:3,4 says, “Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.�

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Letter to Editor

Letter to the editor: The 2010 Census is more than just a survey. It’s absolutely critical to deciding how to fund our schools, where to build new hospitals, roads and businesses, and how North Carolinians are represented in all levels of government. In fact, for every North Carolinian who goes uncounted,

North Carolina loses more than $1,500 each year. Every dollar and every Census form counts, especially in these tough times. In North Carolina we should receive our 2010 Census forms by March 22. It only takes about 10 minutes to complete the 10 questions, and your personal information will not be shared with any government agency,

business or individual. My husband, Bob Eaves, and I will fill out the Census form and return it, and I’m asking everyone across the state to do the same. It’s easy, it’s important and it’s secure. The future of every community in North Carolina depends on it. Gov. Bev Perdue

Dear Editor: Because of a number of misunderstandings concerning funding for the Heritage Festival, maybe I can share the rest of the story. Perhaps we need to start at the beginning. In the spring of 2009, Bob Doyle decided to step down and all his board with him. Before their resignations were effective, there was a meeting at the Microtel, with a final effort being made to find a new board of directors. It appeared, after running ads in the newspaper for people willing to take on the festival that it was doomed. Eventually, five of us agreed to serve on the board and were duly elected by that board before they resigned. The current board members are Jack Brooms, Judy Jones, Bobby Smith, Bruce Snyder, and Lavina West. When Bob Doyle turned everything over to this board, there was $4265 in the bank. I’m fairly certain the county had been contributing to the festival in the past, but I don’t know how much. When the budget was made for 20092010, $5,000 was included for the festival, and that $5,000 was transferred to the Festival immediately after July 1, 2009. Since almost all the funds are needed before and during the festival, we requested payment as soon as the new fiscal year started. Thus, Graham County had

already given their budgeted $5,000 for the current fiscal year. The $2500 they have now agreed to pay before June 30 is in addition to the $5,000 originally budgeted. Even with the $1,000 cut from T&T Funds, the Festival is still ahead by $1,500. I think back to the marvelous celebration we had in 1972, and for years preceding and following the Centennial, and I am saddened. Virtually nobody was paid, except for the one who kept the Centennial office open for many weeks. But times have changed. So many of the folks participating in the festival are paid for their services. In those days, it was an opportunity for folks to get together and enjoy whatever program was going on at the time. I grant you that some of these fellows need to be paid. It just seems in light of the economy, of the reduction in funds we expected from the state, etc., that perhaps we should rethink many of the things for which our tax money is spent, or to come up with some alternatives for securing some of the funds. Different taxpayers have different ideas as to the best and wisest use of our tax money. When we come to ask for tax dollars, we need to remember that the next person has a different idea about how the money should be spent. Don’t misunderstand me; I would not be giving my

time to help make the festival a success if I didn’t think it was a good thing for the community. Neither would I be giving many hours toward a museum for Graham County if I didn’t think it was also important to the county. In truth, most of the community projects in which I have been involved were never meant to be a burden on the taxpayers. When we spent many hours and a good bit of our money on the food bank, we never intended that to be a taxpayer’s burden. In the beginning of our work on the museum we weren’t aiming for the county to have to pay the price. We began working through a non-profit, and then found that as a non-profit we’d have to pay “comparable rent,� but the county would only have to pay a minimal fee. Consequently, we came back to them to actually lease the property, but somewhere in between, the up-front estimate for the repairs more than doubled. Raising the needed funds was more than our non-profit could accomplish in the FS timeframe. Now, as you know, because of the financial situation, our commissioners decided not to set aside the funds for the required repairs. Subsequently, the building will soon be demolished and we are still searching for a home for the museum. Lavina West

Last night, the House of Representatives passed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act by a narrow margin. The bill, H.R. 3590, is expected to be signed into law by the President at which point the reconciliation package will be sent to the Senate for consideration. If the Senate passes the reconciliation passage by a simple majority with no changes, it will be presented to the President for consideration. Since the commencement of the health care debate, many of you have shared your views with me. I have received tens of thousands of letters, phone calls and emails from you and I have met with countless others, including patients, doctors, hospital administrators, home health providers, free clinic workers, children, nurses, economists and small business owners. Through this process it has become clear to me that the majority of you are supportive of health care reform, but you do not think that this bill is the right solution. I voted against the bill because I felt that we could do better. Now that it has passed and will become law, I look forward to working with my colleagues to address specific areas that need improvement. I assure you that I will continue to work as hard as I can to fix our nation’s health care system in a fiscally responsible and compassionate way. Certain aspects of this bill are beneficial and necessary. I support eliminating the authority insurance companies currently have to cancel coverage when an individual falls ill or to exclude altogether those with preexisting conditions. I also support the measure that allows young adults to remain on their parents’ insurance until the age of 26. While I support some provisions, I am concerned about how other parts of this bill will affect

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families, small businesses and our economy. One of the most significant cost savings of this legislation is a colossal $500 billion in cuts to Medicare, which millions of seniors across the country and 147,000 seniors in Western North Carolina rely upon for their health care coverage. If there is a half-a-trillion dollars worth of savings to be found in Medicare, we should utilize it to stabilize this already insolvent program rather than to create a new entitlement that will certainly face the same sustainability challenges. I cannot in good conscience vote to expand current entitlements or create new ones without ensuring that the proper mechanisms are in place to meet our current obligations of $38 trillion in Medicare benefits over the next 75 years. This legislation also places a sizable burden on our small businesses through mandates that will require small businesses to purchase health insurance for their employees or face fines of up to $2,000 per employee. Furthermore, much of the $500 billion in new taxes created to pay for this bill will be put on the backs of our nation’s already-struggling small business owners. This bill should have done more to rein in the insurance industry. It does not do enough to prevent rate hikes and permits insurance companies to evade competition through the same anti-trust exemptions that they enjoy today. Additionally, because the legislation guarantees that millions more consumers will have to buy insurance, we are literally pumping money into the very companies that have helped create the problems we are trying to solve, while getting little in return. To truly reduce our spending on health care we must target reform toward the root cause of the skyrocketing costs. This legislation fails to address the reality of what creates cost – sickness. This

legislation does not do enough to promote accountable care, the idea that health care providers should be rewarded for keeping patients healthy and out of the doctor’s office. This bill fails to address the way that we provide health care in this country; it merely adds more people to a broken, inefficient, and wasteful system. In Washington, this debate has become more about winning or losing a political battle than promoting sound and effective policy. Last year, a number of Republican lawmakers made their intentions clear with the statement, “If we’re able to stop Obama on this, it will be his Waterloo. It will break him.� I find this politically motivated, obstructionist position offensive and detrimental to America’s future. I also believe that the Democrats would have been better served by enacting common-sense incremental change rather than pushing through a huge bill that mushroomed into something flawed and unwieldy. The belief that we have a moral obligation to help those who are less fortunate encapsulates why I am a Democrat, however it’s time that we start working together and put America above our political party affiliations. This was a very difficult decision, but in the end I could not support this legislation as it currently is written. I evaluated all available information, listened to the people of Western North Carolina, and prayed about this vote. I know that many of you disagree with my decision, but I did what I believe was right for Western North Carolina and our country. As your Congressman, you can always be confident in my unwavering commitment to our community and this great nation. I remain committed to finding solutions to our broken system and will continue to do so for as long as I represent you in the U.S. House of Representatives.

tem, in turn, could unfairly reduce the amount of PILT payments distributed to Graham County while artificially inflating the amounts sent to other Counties.

points out that the 2009 legislation used different phrases in two seperate sections of the North Carolina General Statutes. In one section, the State is directed to use the local government's percentage of the "total value" of the TVA property in calculating distributions to local governments while, in the other, the TVA's valuation is the basis. This difference migh adversely affect Graham County in that, when the total value of the Dam and related facilities is used, rather than the TVA's valuation, Graham County might recieve a higher percentage of the Federal PILT payments.

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years' allocations. There is concer, however, that under the methodology adopted by the General Assembly in the 2009 legislation, State Officials might cut the amount provided to Graham County in the final five months of the current fiscal year, while increasing the amount sent to some adjoining counties. "The Board believes that this is wrong, for several reasons", said Commissioner Snyder. "The legislation passed last year changes the calculation mehtod used by the State from one based on the percentage of loss of taxes to each local government to one based upon each local government's percentage of the total value of TVA property in the State. In implementing the new approach, however, it appears that the State is using the 1930's appraised value of the TVA facilities in Graham County rather than the current fair market value, while the values assigned to TVA venues in some other counties are based upon more recent appraisals," said Commissioner Odom. This sys-

The Commissioners are also challenging the calcuation used by the State in determining how much of the property associated with Fontana Dam is located in Graham County, as opposed to Swain County. "I do believe that the State is accurately recognized the lines dividing Graham from Swain counties," said Commissioner Trull. "In my opion, they are placing much more of the Fontana Dam and related facilities in Swain County than should be there," Commissioner Trull added. The request by Graham County to the Department of Revenue asks that the Department audit the calculation method currently in use and determine whether the proper percentage of the TVA facilities are being placed in Graham County and, as a result, whether the County is getting the correct distribution percentage. In so doing, it

Moreover, the County is contacting every member of the North Carolina General Assembly and asking that the 2009 legislation be repealed and, further asking Congressman Shuler and Senators Burr and Hagan to address the PILT payment issues in Congress. Letters to this effect are being sent this week.

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National Healthcare Decisions Day April 16th SYLVA – Harris Regional Hospital is participating in National Healthcare Decisions Day, a free initiative 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 16th to encourage everyone to complete advance directives regarding

healthcare decisions. Cake and punch will be served at noon in the front lobby of Harris Regional Hospital to celebrate the day. Copies of the “Five Wishes� living will are cur-

rently available at Harris Regional Hospital, Swain County Hospital and WestCare Medical Park of Franklin. Everyone is invited to pick up the “Five Wishes� living will now and discuss their advance directives with

family members. On National Healthcare Decisions Day, WestCare Health System’s chaplain and experts from nursing and palliative care will be available to answer any questions about advance directives. A

notary public will be available to notarize the living will document “Five Wishes� at no charge. Copies of “Five Wishes� and an informational phone number 586-7748 are available at WestCare Health

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