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Town may face legal action in shelter dispute Law offices send letters to town council By: Harrison Keely

Editor@wncSentinel.net The Town of Hayesville could face legal action by preventing a zoning exemption requested by the New Life Women's Center. The town council received letters from law offices in Chicago and Washington, D.C. after Hayesville's planning and zoning board unanimously recommended that

no zoning exception be made for the proposed homeless shelter. The shelter would accommodate women with addictions and drinking problems, or "disabled" individuals. "The [Fair Housing] Act demands that municipalities, such as the Town of Hayesville, change the manner in which its zoning ordinances are applied to afford the disabled the same opportunity to housing as those who are not disabled," wrote Steven G. Polin, Attorney at Law. Brenda Cormack, the shelter's executive director, submitted a bevy

of documents to the town on April 9, including the letters from attorneys, local letters of support, and a petition with 144 signatures. Of the signatures, only nine represent Town of Hayesville residents, Zoning Administrator George Schaaf said. "...We urge you to consider... the risks to the Hayesville community of ruling against the New Life Women's Center contrary to federal law," Attorney John Mauck wrote. "The consequences for depriving the New Life Women's Center of their federal right could include a claim for damages and

attorneys' fees in Federal District Court." The law offices learned of the case by reading a Sentinel article on the Internet, Cormack noted. "I did not even ask for help," she ONLINE said. "I did not See the legal seek this; they letters only at came to me." wncSentinel. Polin said he net/docs first became involved in the case three weeks ago. "I was contacted by Brenda Cormack," he said. "She's the one who contacted me."

sidered a dwelling under the law, Cormack said. "I don't think my opinion matters because at this point we have two letters from lawyers that cite a lot of things that I know nothing about," town councilman Harry Baughn said. At Baughn's encouragement, the council tabled the issue so that the town attorney, Merinda Woody, could inspect the legal case. "Hopefully, the will of the residents here will get to be heard and it will not be just a decision made by lawyers," he said. "But at this point, I don't know."

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Cormack emphasized Polin's statement that municipalities refusing to make a "reasonable accommodation" in zoning policies violates specific laws. Mauck said that the zoning board faced "apparent pressure from other social service 'competitors' in the community," and could be facing a "zoning discrimination" suit. "Federal law and the North Carolina Constitution protect religiously motivated ministries of individuals and institutions that are restricted by zoning laws..." he wrote. The homeless shelter is also con-

Homeless population largly due to economy By: Harrison Keely

Two shelters vie for a questionable local homeless population By: Harrison Keely Editor@wncSentinel.net The town council paused for story time Monday. School board candidate John Martin told of a modern-day good samaritan who helped a traveler after his car broke down and a brutal fight had left him for dead. But Hayesville tells a very different story, councilman Harry Baughn responded. "If you broke down on the side of the road here," he said, "the only fight that almost breaks out is from all the people ONLINE trying to help you." Read the Indeed, the town council listened petition and to heated controversy from repre14 letters of sentatives of two women's shelters support April 12, each fighting to offer services to a seemingly invisible homeless population. Sheriff Joe Shook said he asked every deputy and officer if anyone had been seen sleeping under cars or bridges. "They say, 'No, we don't have anybody. We haven't seen anybody,'" he said. "If we've got somebody here from Clay County, we'll help them. But if we bring somebody here from [another] county, I'm afraid they're not going to want to leave. Does that bring crime to our county? Yes, I think so... Then, it starts pulling on our social programs." Shook indicated that he was asked to talk to the town council by representatives from Reach, the Harrison Keely/ Sentinel Photo county's currently existing shelter. U.S. Senator Richard Burr spoke about his campaign with members of the Clay County Republican See Shelters Page 5A Party last week at the El Alazan Mexican Restaurant in Hayesville.

Editor@wncSentinel.net "Homelessness does exist in Clay County," local real estate broker Debbie Woody told Hayesville's Town Council Monday. "I'm telling you it's coming, it's getting worse, and some of it's already here." Woody said people have pleaded with her that they're about to lose their home. "We need to get ONLINE prepared now," she Listen to the said. "I don't think April 12 town the Lord gave us council at wnc a vision for this Sentinel.net homeless shelter for nothing. It sure wasn't something that I wanted to take on. I needed this like another hole in my head. I've got enough to do... You can wait until they're camped out here on the courthouse lawn or you can try to prepare a facility to take care of some of this." Local resident Robin Miller said she wondered if the shelter would go back "to the drawing board" if any residents were harmed by its participants. "It sounds like a great idea by sincere people," she said. "I'm wondering about the execution of the idea in this county instead of in a larger city where the problem is right there. Instead of bringing the problem to us, wouldn't it make more sense...to take it to a larger county?" Michelle Updike said the sheriff's office was familiar with a homeless family that stayed in a camper trailer

she provided on her property last year. Updike aid she placed dozens of people in homes last year. "Some of these agencies rejected these people when I called," she said. "I took a handicapped boy in my home for six months. I didn't ask for food stamps, welfare, nothing. He stayed in my home and I paid for everything." Many local churches are getting involved in the effort, Updike said. "Sometimes it's easy to say they're problems, but they're not problems if we're here to help," she said. "There are a lot of kids in our school systems who have no families... It's here." Sheriff Joe Shook said he was worried about people who would abuse the system. "There's not a more compassionate guy in this room than I am," Shook said. When his daughter was 18 she became a heavy drug user and told every church in the county that she had no money, Shook said. "She had plenty of money and she had a bedroom to stay in and a house to live in," he said. "Just like her there's other people who won't do what their mommy and daddy says." Shook said he pays his daughters bills every month, even today. The central problem is determining how many people are just taking advantage of local programs, he said. "There's nobody who's had any more problems than I have with children and drugs," Shook continued. "How many people are goSee Homeless Page 5A

Business booming at liquor store Rapist shoots himself after standoff Sales running higher than expected By: Frank Bradley

Publisher@wncSentinel.net It could be people trying to get through a long, hard winter, or those trying to forget the the effect of a turbulent economy, or it could be something else. Whatever it is, sales for the first quarter of this year at the Clay County liquor store have been running 10 to 20 percent higher than the county's control board projected, and that’s much higher than is necessary for them to earn a profit. According to Gary Reffit, chairman of the board, it is necessary for sales to meet or exceed $75,000 a month for the store to stay in the black. The store did almost $82,000 in January, almost $86,000 in February and slightly more than $90,000 in March. The store netted more than $14,000 in profit for the quarter. Reffit said much of the profit went into expanding the store's inventory and in paying down a line of credit note, which the board took to set up the operation. The board is paying down a $200,000 note, of which $4,000 has been paid back already along with interest on the note. Experience from other counties in the state suggest that the greatest part of liquor sales come in the 4th quarter, and the lowest sales in

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the first quarter, which bodes well for this operation from a economic point of view. The board reported some additional expenses during the past quarter including installation of three outside security lights and the repair or replacement of an outside sign. They also anticipate another expense in providing some screening for windows facing the front of the store, due to block sunlight from excessively raising the temperature of the store. The board also decided to grant authority allowing the store manager to spend up to $400 without the board's prior approval for non-typical expenditures. Currently, the store employes four full-time and three part-time employees, including a manager, and assistant manager and two full-time clerks. The store's hours of operation are from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, Monday through Saturday. According to Reffit, the store operates under strict state rules. No persons between the ages of 16 and 21 are allowed in the store, and if anyone comes in with such a youngster, the accompanying person will not be allowed to purchase any alcoholic beverage. The board's next meeting is scheduled for Monday July 12 at 5 p.m. in the county administrative building on the Square in Hayesville.

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News@wncSentinel.net After a three hour standoff with an Atlanta SWAT team, James Scott Carringer, 42 of Young Harris, GA ended his own life April 8. On Tuesday, April 6, Carringer drove to Kennesaw, GA and met a relative at Dick's Sporting Goods parking lot. He then abducted the 19-yearold female, drove her to a remote part of Gilmer County and raped her. Early on Wednesday morning Carringer released the victim at the campus of Kennesaw State University where she attends college. She then proceeded to check herself into North Georgia Medical Center and reported the crime to Gilmer County Police. The police then issued an alert for Carringer's black Nissan Xterra. At around 5:30 a.m. Thursday a suspicious vehicle matching the description of Carringer's Xterra was reported in the Midtown Atlanta Area on Peachtree Street. Police arrived on the scene shortly thereafter. "The man in the vehicle said that he had explo-

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sives, and was suicidal," said Major R.L. Browning of the Atlanta Police Department. Police attempted to talk with Carringer to no avail. A SWAT team was soon called in and about 20 minutes later a gunshot was heard from inside the SUV. A bomb squad robot detonated a window and after thorough inspection no explosives were found. That is also when they found that the driver was dead from a self inflicted gun-shot wound. He was confirmed to be James Scott Carringer. Peachtree Street was blocked off in Midtown Atlanta from 5:30 to 8:30 a.m., causing multiple traffic jams during the heavy morning commuter hours. Carringer was a home appraiser working with the Appraisal Agency in Young Harris, GA. The Georgia Real Estate Commission's website reports that Carringer's appraiser license had been revoked. Carringer was a former resident of Cherokee County, N.C. Out of respect for the victim and the family of Carringer, no further information will be released concerning the rape, and the case is now said to be closed. Tuesday

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The heat’s on Heath: Shuler at odds with district leaders By: Frank Bradley

Publisher@wncSentinel.net Heath Shuler serving his second term as U.S. Congressman for North Carolina's 11th District, has a reputation of being squeaky clean. Friendly, affable, he has toured the district talking to schools urging students to not drink alcohol nor do drugs. A high school, college and professional football player with the reputation of having been at the top of his sport, he is viewed as an example of what young people can accomplish if they set high goals for themselves and don't engage in disreputable behavior. Recently, Shuler has been identified as among a group of lawmakers who are said to have received significantly discounted rents at his Washington address at 133 C Street Center, which is locatedCitizens for a short distance from the U.S. Capitol. A group of Ohio ministers have filed a complaint with the Internal

Revenue Service which cites reports that Shuler and other influential U.S. Congressmen and Senators are living in plush accommodations when in Washington, the Center of which is being subsidized by a rightwing group (an exclusive club for powerful officials) that is masquerading as a church. According to one report, these members of congress only pay $950 a month for rent and housekeeping, while the going rate for similar accommodations in the capitol area of Washington would normally go for $1,700 to $4,000 a month. In a recent statement Congressman Shuler disputes any irregularity saying: "I have never been offered or accepted any subsidies for my rent in Washington. The cost estimates provided by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) for housing in DC are not accurate for a shared living environment and communal living spaces. My housing arrangements have always been and will continue

to be, in full compliance with the ethics rules of the U.S. House of Representatives." Last Thursday, CREW filed a complaint saying this conservative bevy of conservative members of Congress who've resided at the C Street house may have violated congressional gift rules by accepting steeply discounted lodging. Among those listed in the complaint were Republicans Senators Tom Coburn (Oklahoma), Jim DeMint (South Carolina), John Ensign (Nevada) and Sam Brownback (Kansas). Also listed were conservative U.S. House members Mike Doyle (Democrat of Pennsylvania), Bart Stupak (Democrat of Michigan) and Zach Wamp (Republican of Tennessee), along with Shuler. Shuler is reported to have been living in the house since last August. While inquiry into the matter may prove to be without merit, there have been questions asked within the 11th District Democratic Party regarding the com-

pany Shuler keeps with his living accommodations. The question whether the thinking of these farright wing Republicans is rubbing off on Congressman Shuler. Shuler has joined the company of the fiscally conservative Blue Dog Democrats which opposed President Barack Obama's $800 billion stimulus bill in 2009 as well as other significant legislation put forth by his own party. While his vote was not critical to its passage, Shuler voted against the President's Health Care legislation saying it could have been better crafted, causing many Democrats within the district to question just whose party he is representing. Shuler says he is voting his conscience and what he believes is best for the people he serves. Some speculate he is not facing strong opposition during the primary and wants to position himself for a certain victory during the general election when he might face more formable Republican opposition.

Smoky Mountain Center services announces reform Regional counseling services awarded to Appalachian Community Services, Jackson Psychological Services By: Shelly Foreman

Contributing Writer Partnership between Appalachian Community Services and Jackson Psychological Counseling Services Awarded Smoky Mountain Center Services Brian Ingraham, CEO of Smoky Mountain Center (SMC) announced today, that after a month long review process, that the remaining services provided by SMC would be awarded to Appalachian Community Services (ACS), in partnership with Jackson Psychological Services ( JCPS). According to Ingraham, SMC is one of the last Local Management Entities across that state that has continued to provide services post mental health reform. “It has be-

come imperative that SMC divest of the remaining services it provides, as a matter of public policy at the state level, and the evolving role of SMC as a manager of public funds for mental health, developmental disability and substance abuse services. In February, SMC issued a request for proposals for the Adult Recovery Unit at the Balsam Center for Hope and Recovery, psychiatric Walk-In Center’s and outpatient services, and mobile crisis teams, all which serve the seven westernmost counties. In addition to ACS/JCPS, Meridian Behavioral Health also submitted a proposal for these services. The selection process included a review of the written proposals, interviews with the two provider organizations that

applied, and the collection of additional information as a follow-up to the proposals. Ingraham stated that “SMC was very fortunate to have two strong provider organizations apply for these vital services”. Key priorities used in the review process included; a commitment to service delivery across the seven county region, greater access in the more rural counties, that the services be nested in a broader continuum of services offered by a provider organization, that the successful provider organization be able to demonstrate their ability to recruit and retain needed staff, have a strong financial background and the ability to initiate these services in a manner that was seamless to consumers and the community. Ingraham noted that the partner-

ship between ACS/JCPS best demonstrated the ability to meet these key priorities. “Between both agencies the total seven county region is covered with existing office space, provider visibility and staff. Both organizations have strong stakeholder ties, have demonstrated responsiveness to the needs of the counties they serve, and have a proven track record in working collaboratively with community agencies and organizations. This partnership, with the addition of Smoky Operated services, creates a new synergistic continuum of care in adult, children and crisis services”. Duncan Sumpter, CEO of Appalachian Community Services related, “We are really excited about the number of opportunities this provides for our communities across the seven county region. We are delighted to work with agencies as well respected as Smoky Operated Services and Jackson Psychological in this initiative. Ingraham was quick to add that SMC continued to consider Meridian Behavioral Health one of the most valuable provider organizations in the region. “Meridian Behavioral Health is an innovative organization that has led the way in

the development of Recovery Education Centers to serve those with mental health and addiction issues, in addition to other vital community services they offer. We will continue to support Meridian in their ongoing growth and development”. "We are excited to be recognized for our strengths and our commitment to the children and families of western North Carolina. We look forward to collaborating with ACS, SMC, and our community partners in making this a success", shared Greta Metcalf, co-director of Jackson Psychological Counseling Services. Ingraham stated that the transition of services to ACS/JCPS would be happening over the next several months, with a target of having the transition competed by July 1st. “A successful transition is of utmost importance and must be done in a manner that is least disruptive to consumers and the community. ACS/JCPS are enthusiastic and open to creative change, consultation and technical assistance. They have demonstrated a realistic and pragmatic understating of transition challenges, and are committed to working in partnership with SMC to ensure success.”

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DEED REPORT James V Ledford Family Limited Partnership sold 4.583 acres, Lot 45 (River oaks) in Hayesville Township to Troy & Jeanne Edwards for $ 125,000 on April 6, 2010. ARREST REPORT Stephen Kenny Martin, 49, of Hayesville, NC arrested for assault on a female; resisting public officer on April 6, 2010. Leigh Ann Cherry, 27, of Young Harris, GA arrested for possess schedule II controlled substance; possess drug paraphernalia; simple possession schedule IV controlled substance on April 7, 2010 and released on April 7, 2010. Linda Carrell Scruggs, 64, of Inman, SC arrested for resisting public officer; intoxicated and disruptive on April 8, 2010 and released on April 9, 2010. Michael Anthony Cross, 49, of Hiawassee, GA arrested for driving while impaired; insurance-no insurance on April 9, 2010 and released on April 9, 2010. Kenny Ray Barnard, 45, of Warne, NC arrested for possess drug paraphernalia; possess marijuana up to 1/2 oz on April 10, 2010 and released on April 10, 2010.

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/HW V JHW our facts VWUDLJKW By: Jim Fitzgerald Columnist Even though one writer has suggested – indeed stated as fact – that the equivalent of the combined populations of Wyoming, North Dakota, and Vermont descended on DC to protest health care, a number even conservative bloggers disagree with, I think we can all agree that a significant number of people were in the Capitol. Their gathering was democracy in action, up to a point. Even though this nation has a long history of protests against unpopular policies, I remember anti-Vietnam war protesters in the late 1960’s, and how ugly that scene became as I watched it on the nightly news. I was in the military at the time and wholeheartedly agreed with the then-current conservative slogan, America: Love It or Leave It. However, those protests, unlike many others, cast an ugly, dark mood over the country. In spite of conservative pundits trying to put a good face on the DC protests, their actions reminded me of the anti-Vietnam war protesters. One writer had the gall to suggest that our black Congressmen were lying about being called the “n” word. In fact, he is putting forth the argument trying to be made by conservative pundits that such unacceptable behavior was fabricated. Such reasoning is excessively cynical, bordering on paranoia. I do not think that protests that split this country into two hardened factions is healthy or productive. They were not healthy in the 1960’s and I do not think they are healthy today. Legitimate protest should not include personal slurs and when such slurs occur, the leaders of the movement should denounce them publicly. We can say that there have been threats made on the lives of Congresspeople from both sides, conservative and progressive. Such behavior is inexcusable regardless of who is guilty. Such behavior should not be defended unless we consider hate speech to be a family value. In my opinion, the protests have gone over the top, just as they did in the 1960’s. Even in a democracy, there are limits to protests, just as there are limits to free speech. The disagreement has gotten too ugly and that, in turn, begins to threaten the foundation of democracy. One writer chastised me to “get [my] facts straight” but then misquoted Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. By changing one word, the writer totally mischaracterized the meaning and intent of what she said before the 2010 Legislative Conference for National Association of Counties. She did not exhort Congress to pass the health care reform bill so that “we” can find out what is in it, indicating the Democrats had no idea what they were voting on. Here is her actual quote: “But we have to pass the bill so that you can find out what is in it, away from the fog of the controversy.” When quoted correctly, there is an entirely different meaning. However, I do agree with the writer that when writing an article for a wide audience, it behooves the writer to check and double check their facts. With that in mind, I invite anyone to point out inaccuracies in my articles. I make no claim to inerrancy. However, I do complete a background check on everything I write about and work to make sure I do not repeat inaccurate material. With that in mind, a writer piqued my interest last week who said Elizabeth Stamatina "Tina" Fey was the origin of the “I can see Alaska from my house” remark. So, I Googled the internet and found that was true, but misleading. Sarah Palin has been ridiculed because her answers to questions about her foreign policy experience have been nonsensical, not because they were false. For example, what she really said, that Tina Fey made fun of, was: “They're our next door neighbors and you can actually see Russia from land here in Alaska, from an island in Alaska.” This statement was from an ABC News interview, September 11, 2008, suggesting that the ability to see Russia from Alaska constituted foreign policy experience. In a follow-up interview with Katie Couric on CBS, she said: “As Putin rears his head and comes into the air space of the United States of America, where do they go? It's Alaska. It's just right over the border.”This was an attempt, once again, to explain why Alaska's proximity to Russia gave her foreign policy experience for the US Vice-Presidency (interview on September 24, 2008). If the ability to see Russia counts as foreign policy experience, then anyone who travels outside the United States has a ton of such experience. Next week, I hope to focus my column of the effects of the new health care reform on the citizens of Georgia, especially the Ninth District. For example, 203,000 seniors in Georgia will have their brand-name drug costs in the Medicare Part D “doughnut hole” reduced by 50% while 1.1 million seniors will start receiving free preventative services. I am the first to admit that there are problems with the bill just passed but, frankly, we had to start somewhere. Future changes in the system will be more gradual and, hopefully, do a much better job reigning in costs.

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Upon reading Paula Canup’s article on April 1st about the Health Care Reform, I was struck with curiosity by her statement that for those that “earn less than 400% of the poverty level, the higher cost [of health premiums] would be offset by government subsidies to help them pay for their premiums,” and that everybody else’s premiums “will increase 10-13%”. I love facts in numbers. I’ve often found numbers speak exponentially louder than words, so I decided to look up exactly how much you would have to make to be fall within 400% of the poverty level. According to the US Department of Health & Human Services’ website, a single person would have to make less than $43,320, a couple - $58,820, then add $14,960 for each child in the household. That’s a pretty big income for Cherokee County, which is considered to have a very low cost of living. Side note: Our low cost of living standard comes from, in my opinion, all our self employed workers who write off every penny they earn on their taxes(Showing a measly $15K annual income, yet somehow still affording their million dollar homes and convertible BMWs). But with that being said, who in this county Actually makes above these 400% poverty thresholds? Doctors, Pharmacists, Dentists, etc. So what do they do when the government taxes the heck out of them to pay for everybody else’s ‘subsidies’? Well they jack up the prices on their services, causing our medical bills to go up, causing health insurance premiums to go up, causing more government taxes to help subsidize those premiums, causing…you get the point. This government socialism is getting way out of hand. In one year, they’ve already taken over our banks, the auto industry, student loans, and the mortgage market. Today it’s forcepaid health insurance, tomorrow our wombs, the next our right to bear arms. Where will it end? Jessica Smith

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Let's take WKH KDWH RXW of politics By: Paula Canup Columnist I don’t know if the editor planned it or not, but I had to chuckle when I turned to the editorial page of last week’s paper. My column was flanked on the right by Jim Davis asking “Who are the hateful ones?” and on the left by Jim Fitzgerald proclaiming, “The Republicans are the hateful ones.” I didn’t laugh long. The truth is, there is plenty of hate on both sides of the aisle. The vitriolic partisanship that divides our nation is no laughing matter. We have serious issues that threaten the economic future of our country and our children, and if we don’t pull together and address those issues in an honest and forthright manner soon, we are all going to pay for it. As a friend of mine says, politics is not a sporting event, where one team must always win while the other loses. We, the people, are not mere spectators sitting on the bleachers pulling for our favorite team to come out ahead no matter what. Folks, government is not a game. In fact, it is deadly serious, as our leaders must confront a dangerous world and make decisions that will affect every single American for years to come. Our economy is on an unsustainable path, and we need statesmen who will tell us the truth about what lies ahead and what must be done to get us going in the right direction again. We need leaders who care more about this country than they do the next election. We need a news media that does its job. Here’s a news flash for the news media – I DON’T CARE whether the Democrats will be helped or hurt by health care legislation in the next election. I DON’T CARE if the Republicans are hurt by this scandal or that. I care about how legislation is going to affect the people. Please report on the things that matter most. Explain to us the intricacies of new policies and legislation and how they will affect our lives. Stop acting like sports casters calling a football game, telling us who’s ahead in the latest polls. I want answers, not controversial sound bites from one politician attacking another. When did government become a public relations game? I am sick to death of the endless back and forth that goes on between Democrats and Republicans. When one party is in power, all the other party does is criticize and obstruct them in every way possible. Then there is an election and power shifts from one party to the other. The parties just reverse roles, each doing the exact same things they’ve been criticizing the other for. Can we say hypocrite? No wonder so many people hate politics and want nothing to do with it! Others are saying, “A pox on both their houses,” and threatening to “reelect nobody.” We need to take the hate out of politics and start talking to one another in a civil manner. Only then can we work together to solve problems. Republicans should stop making wild accusations about Obama, calling him everything from a communist to the Antichrist. He is a progressive liberal who seems to like the European model of government and is moving us in that direction. Conservatives can certainly attack him on those grounds, but should stop spreading rumors and emails about him being an undercover Muslim or a non-citizen. People who do so destroy their own credibility, making themselves look like right-wing nut cases. Democrats should stop dismissing the Tea Partiers as an angry mob or a fringe group of ignorant people who don’t think for themselves. Doing so just comes across as arrogance. Liberals need to acknowledge that many Americans have legitimate concerns about our mounting debt and the growth of big government. It’s time to realize that we are not just Democrats or Republicans, but Americans, and we are all in this together. The Smoky Mountain Sentinel (USPS 015-778) is published weekly each Wednesday. Subscriptions are $25 a year in Clay County; $45 out of area. Single Copy price $.50. Periodical postage paid at Hayesville, NC. Call 828-389-8338 to subscribe. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Smoky Mountain Sentinel, 116 Sanderson St., PO Box 870, Hayesville, NC 28904

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James Scott Carringer, 42, of Young Harris died Thursday, April 08, 2010. He was a native of Cherokee County. He was a 1986 graduate of Murphy High School. Scott was co-owner and operator of the Appraisal Agency in Young Harris, GA. He was a member of the Little Brasstown Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a sister, Crystal Carringer Davis. He was the son of James L. and Janice Maddox Carringer of Brasstown. Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Judy Moe Carringer; a daughter, Haylee Jayne Carringer of Athens, GA; a son, James Hagen Carringer of Hayesville; and a sister, Kimberly Carringer Lewis of Stow, MA. A private family funeral service was held Sunday (April 11) in the Chapel of the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy with Rev. Aud Brown officiating. Interment was in the Little Brasstown Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Kent Carringer, Rob Rollins, Mark Knight, Dewayne Plemmons, Mike Lewis, and Jeff Taylor. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made in memory of James Scott Carringer to the Haylee

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Party of NC and former chairwoman of the Clay County Democratic Party. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother and a Girl Scout Leader. Gladys was a member of the Southern Highlands Craft Guild and a former board member of the Clay County Care Center. She received the Liston B. Ramsey award. Gladys worked at Levis, John C. Campbell Folk School, Clay County Tax Department and Clay County Board of Elections. She was an animal lover, great gardener and an all around super mom and a great Nana. Gladys was a member of Little Brasstown Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Onley Rogers, Sr. and four brothers, Paul Brendle, Lewis Brendle, Clyde Brendle and Jesse Brendle. She is survived by one son,Ed Rogers, Jr. of Hertford, NC; two daughters, Pat Rogers Brown and her husband, Fred of Marietta, GA and Dee Dee Rogers and Shawn McGrady of Brasstown, NC; one brother, Clinton R. Brendle of Andrews, NC and one granddaughter, Natalie McGrady. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, April 13, 2010 at Hickory Stand United Methodist Church in Brasstown, NC. Rev. Aud Brown

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Gladys Brendle Rogers, age 80 of Brasstown, NC passed away Friday, April 9, 2010 at Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, GA. She was a native of Bryson City, NC; she was the daughter of the late Lee and Flora Bolin Brendle. Gladys was a member of the Democratic

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Benjamin Matthew Barnard, age 26, of Hayesville, NC passed away Thursday, April 8, 2010 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Clay County, NC. Benjamin was the son of Jeffrey Kim Barnard of California and Nancy Faye Ledford Tipton and James Alton Tipton of Hayesville, NC. He attended Hayesville High School and had worked with Alvin D. Ledford

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Joshua Allen Thompson, age 29, of Hayesville, NC ended his long battle with brain cancer, Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at his home. He was born in Fulton County, GA and was the son of Scott and Terri Roberts Thompson of Hayesville, NC. He graduated from Hayesville High School in 1999. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a great outdoorsman. Josh loved being with his friends. He was a member of the Downings Creek Baptist Church and had worked for several years for Hayesville Hardware as a delivery truck driver. In addition to his parents he is survived by his twin brother, Jason Thompson of Hayesville, NC.; his little sister, Ashley Thompson of Hayesville, NC; his son, Braylen Thompson of Hayesville, NC; special nephew, Braden Aaron Thompson; grandparents, Jack and Frances Gruenert of Hayesville, NC, Charles and Faye Thompson of Vero Beach, Florida and Richard and Mary Leben of Tamarcac, FL; several cousins, aunts and uncles and many many friends who fought this battle with him. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 10, 2010 at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel in Hayesville, NC. Rev. Charlie Shelton officiated. The family received friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 10, 2010 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in memory of Joshua Allen Thompson to the family to help with expenses, 1446 Lawrence Smith Road, Hayesville, NC 28904. You may send tributes to the Thompson family at www.mem.com or view other obits at www.townsonrose.com Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

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After facing complaints from the town's planning and zoning board that a homeless shelter would bring problems from across the state line into Clay County, Executive Director Brenda Cormack told the town council that she would no longer accept women from other states at her proposed New Life Women's Center. "Originally, my mission was to help any woman that was in need," she said. Since the issue first arose, she said, a woman in Towns County decided to open up a shelter for women from both Towns and Union Counties. Nevertheless, Cormack's shelter would still serve individuals from Cherokee, Clay, Graham and Macon Counties. "We've been sending our homeless women to Cherokee County for the past 15 years....with not one penny of assistance to help," she said. "So I'm not concerned

about the fact that I'll be caring for women that are coming from Cherokee or from Macon County..." Cormack said the New Life Women's Center would be faith-based, but nondenominational. "We believe that with the Word, it makes a difference in the women's lives," she said. Judith Alvarado, executive director of Reach, Clay County's current women's shelter, said she believed New Life would duplicate services, despite the emphasis on faith. "We have Bibles in everyone's room and if the clients want, we will transport them to church and also take them to events," she said. Reach is never full, Alvarado said, noting that three women are currently at the shelter which can hold up to ten. Baughn said the town council is charged to be compassionate to Hayesville residents first and foremost. "One of these attorney's letters indicated that this would not be a financial burden on the town, but guess what? It's become a financial burden," he said. "I don't know what it's going to cost us for the town attorney."

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"I get phone calls every day of women with children who have nowhere to live and they beg me to sleep in my [church's] gym," she said. Swisher said the shelter was simply a good thing. "We're fighting to open a place to help somebody," she said. "We should really go home and ask God to forgive us." Cormack is the one offering to do all the work, Swisher said.

"She's getting the grants, she's going to take care of it, she's getting volunteers, she's doing whatever needs to be done and we're putting it in your hands to make a decision," Swisher said. "I really wouldn't want to be in your position." "How can you say 'we have one place that takes care of people?'" resident Mary Ables asked the town council. "Does that mean we could only have one bookstore? And, praise God, maybe only one bar?"

MMC implements child abuse prevention Purple newborn caps replaced the traditional pink and blue on the tiny heads of infants at Murphy Medical Center and all over the state this week. The hand-knitted caps, donated by both North Carolina Hospital Association volunteers and a wide array of individual community knitters, are a way to remind parents about the normalcy of early infant crying and how to cope with it. The‘Period of PURPLE Crying: Keeping Babies Safe in North Carolina’ program educates parents and other caregivers about a typical stage in early infancy that is frequently misunderstood. Frustration often accompanies normal increased early infant crying, which is a key trigger to shak-

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t 'SPN "QSJM UI UISPVHI "QSJM UI UIF 4 " ' & 5ISJGU 4UPSF PO PME Blue Ridge Hwy. in Blairsville (at the corner of Kiutuestia Rd.) and the S.A.F.E. Again Thrift Store on Bonny Hills Dr. in Young Harris (turn left Pò )XZ KVTU QBTU UIF 8JOETUSFBN CVJMEJOH BSF IBWJOH B Pò Storewide Customer Appreciation Sale. On each of the three days we will give one ticket per person per sale (minimum $5) for a raffle in each store for a $25 gift certificate for that store. We will close out the sale with our official Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday. Join VT GPS MJHIU SFGSFTINFOUT BOE IPVSMZ EPPS QSJ[FT 4BUVSEBZ POMZ *U should be a fun day for everyone. The drawing for the gift certificate will be held after close of business on Saturday April 17th. For more information or directions, call the S.A.F.E. Thrift Store at 706-781-3451 or the S.A.F.E. Again Thrift Store at 706-896-1700. t B N Q N :PV BSF JOWJUFE UP DPNF BOE DIFDL PVU UIF &OPUBI Garden Club’s annual plant sale at Young Harris City Hall. Proceeds will benefit the many community projects performed by the club. t Q N 5IF TFWFO 3FQVCMJDBO DBOEJEBUFT GPS $PVOUZ $PNNJTTJPOFS UISFF (01 DBOEJEBUFT GPS 4IFSJò BOE UIF UISFF DBOEJEBUFT for Clerk of Superior Court have been invited to speak and debate at a GOP meeting at the Clay County Senior Center, 196 Ritter Road, Hayesville. For details call Jim 389-8971. t Q N 5IF /$8/ 8FTU /FUXFTU QSFTFOUT UXP XSJUFST $MBSFODF Newton and William Everett) reading poems and stories at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, in the Keith House. t Q N :PVOH )BSSJT $PMMFHF T $BNQVT (BUF "SU (BMMFSZ XJMM IPTU a Student Juried Art Exhibition featuring artwork by YHC students. The exhibit opens Thursday with an opening reception at 7 p.m. in the Campus Gate Art Gallery. The exhibit will be on display through Friday, April 30. The reception and exhibit are free and open to the public.

April 16

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April 17

t 5IF 'MPSJEB #PZT XJMM CF JO DPODFSU 4BUVSEBZ BU UIF .PVOUBJO Home Music in Hiawassee, Ga. t B N 5IF #MBJSTWJMMF "HMPX -JHIUIPVTF XFMDPNFT TQFBLFS Reeda Faye Kelley of Blairsville. Reeda Faye is an avid Bible student and teacher. Make plans now to come out and hear the teaching that the Holy Spirit has given Reeda Faye for us at the Blairsville Chrisitan Center. Invite a friend and share the bread of life and the anointing of the Holy Spirit during this beautiful season of Spring! t B N "VEJUJPOT GPS UIF -JDLMPH 1MBZFST DPNFEZ 4PVUIFSO )PTpitality at the Peacock Playhouse. The play calls for several women and men and will be directed by Vianne Payne. This production will open May 28 and run two consecutive weekends. Please contact the Licklog Players office for more information at 828 389 8632. t Q N +PJF 1PXFS 1I % XJMM TQFBL BU .PTT .FNPSJBM -JCSBSZ 4IF is author of the Aromatherapy Quick Study Guide and will discuss the basics of aromatherapy and the healing and aesthetic properties of several essential oils and their uses in clinical settings. Dr. Power is a retired, board certified neuropsychologist. She is a former Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the Medical College of Georgia and has over 20 years of clinical experience in both in- and out-patient settings. For information call: (828) 389-8401. Refreshments will be provided.

April 19

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Free Fair Day

Spring is here and we’re ready for some fun! This year’s annual Children’s Fair is planned for Saturday, April 25th. It’s a fun filled event for parents and their young children with free admission and activities guaranteed to delight youngsters. “It’s like a free day at the Fair,â€? said Ivy Hogsed, RN for Clay County Health Department. “Parents bring their children to play games and have fun.â€? There is something for all ages. Face painting and fire truck visits are always popular as well as jumping around in the bouncy houses. There are free balloons for the taking BT XFMM BT ESBXJOHT GPS HSFBU QSJ[FT TVDI BT ZPVUI CJLF IFMmets and playing blocks for the younger set. The petting the IPSTF DSBXMJOH UISPVHI UIF CPY NB[F BOE XBUFS QMBZ BSF CJH hits as well as the clogging and singing entertainment. Concession will be prepared by the Clay County Health %FQBSUNFOU TUBò 'PS B OPNJOBM DIBSHF UIFSF XJMM CF HSJMMFE hot dogs, slaw and chili as well as plenty of drinks. Treats include tasty pop corn, ice cream, cotton candy and snow cones. “It’s a chance to let the community know what services are available for children,â€? said Hogsed. Parents are encourBHFE UP UBML XJUI TUBò NFNCFST BOE QJDL VQ MJUFSBUVSF BCPVU all types of services. There will be information available on healthy choices for nutrition, exercise and activity needs for DIJMESFO BT XFMM BT JOGPSNBUJPO GPS QBSFOUT BCPVU JNNVOJ[Btions and smoking cessation. %JòFSFOU DPNNVOJUZ TFSWJDFT TVDI BT UIF $MBZ $PVOUZ Health Department and the Family Resource Center will be represented. Head Start, various day care centers and churches will have activity booths that appeal to both children and parents. Banks and other private businesses will have booths and activities for all ages. Smoky Bear will join Opie the Drug Free Possum and Woodsy Owl for special appearances. Together they help children understand safety begins with them. The Clay $PVOUZ 4IFSJò T %FQBSUNFOU XJMM PòFS ĂśOHFSQSJOUJOH GPS children and the EMS will be there with their exciting ambulances. The Children’s Fair will be conveniently located on the Square in downtown Hayesville from 10 am until 2 pm on Saturday, April 25th. Be sure to mark your calendar and tell the kids. The Children’s Fair is sponsored in part by Clay County Health Department and Region A’s Clay County Smart Start Team. Join the fun on Sat, April 25th.

April 21

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April 23

t 8IJN[JL XJMM QFSGPSN B DPODFSU BU UIF +PIO $ $BNQCFMM 'PML School in Hayesville, N.C. The Folk School concert schedule is available on the world wide web at http://www.folkschool.org. For further information call the Folk School at 828-837-2775 or 1-800-FOLK-SCH. t 0%8$ XJMM DFMFCSBUF UIFJS UI BOOVBM .8%$ PO "QSJM BOE The Keynote Speaker on April 23, 2010 will be Helen McInnis, Senior Associate, Community Development Corporation Grants Program for the NC Rural Center, and Saturday, April 24, Debra Collins, motivational, inspirational speaker, author and Founder of the DAC House, (Daughters of Abuse with Courage House) will be the Keynote Speaker. Brochures have been mailed and distributed over a wide area. If you would like to receive the brochure or have questions, please call the office 828-321-2273 and leave your name and phone number. Visit www.odwc.org to read more about the presenters and speakers. t B N Q N )JXBTTFF %BN )JHI 4DIPPM #MPPE %SJWF Blue Eagle Circle, Murphy). Please call 644-5115 extension 109 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Walk-ins welcome, appointments preferred. t Q N 3FDFQUJPO GPS UIF UI CJSUIEBZ BOOJWFSTBSZ PG +PZDF % McSwain and the 40th anniversary of the first production of a musical, Brigadoon, in Hayesville in 1970. At the Peacock Playhouse, 301 Church Street in Hayesville.

April 24

t B N Q N 4IBSQ 6OJUFE .FUIPEJTU $IVSDI MPDBUFE PO 3PVUF 76 at Young Harris College is conducting a rummage sale to support missions active in our local communities. The sale will be held at the church on Saturday April 24 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. t B N Q N "OOVBM $IJMESFO T 'BJS TQPOTPSFE JO QBSU CZ $MBZ County Health Department and Region A’s Clay County Smart Start Team. Located on the Square in downtown Hayesville. It’s a fun filled event for parents and their young children with free admission and activities. t Q N BOE Q N %JOOFS 4FBUJOHT BU 4UFDPBI 7BMMFZ $VMUVSBM Arts Center’s Ramp Dinner & Concert. The Barn Carts perform at 7:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Please call 828-479-3364. t Q N --1"" T 1FBDPDL 1MBZIPVTF QSFTFOUT 5SFFT -FBWF B /BTIville-based alternative folk-rock duo--Cobi Ferguson and Wyatt Espalin, originally from Hayesville and Hiawassee--in concert at the Peacock Playhouse in Hayesville, Saturday, April 24. The band blends their bluegrass beginnings with a love of rock, blues and traditional country music. Irons in the Fire opens the show. General admission tickets are $10, and will be available at the door. For more information visit www.peacockplayhouse.org or call 828-389-2787.

April 25

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April 27

t Q N Q N i$PNNVOJUZ /JHIUw UP CFOFÜU $BTUBXBZ $SJUters Pet Rescue at Brothers Restaurant at Willow Ranch on Highway 76 in Young Harris. t Q N 5IF 5VTRVJUUFF $PNNVOJUZ 0SHBOJ[BUJPO JT IBWJOH UIFJS next meeting and covered dish dinner at the Tusquittee Community $FOUFS PO %PXOJOHT $SFFL 3PBE "U DBOEJEBUFT GPS TIFSJò BOE school board will speak with discussion to follow. Come join us!! Call Louise at The Garden Shoppe, 828-389-9198, with any questions.

April 30

t Q N 1MFBTF KPJO .PVOUBJO $PNNVOJUZ $IPSVT JO UIFJS UI BOOVBM spring concert at Clegg Recital Hall, Young Harris College. Admission is free; donations are welcomed. Visit www. mapaa.org. t -BTU EBZ GPS BQQMJDBUJPOT UP CF SFUVSOFE UP UIF TDIPPM GPS UIF Clay County Inclusive Preschool. Applications for enrollment for the 2010-2011 school year are accepted during the month of April. Applications are available at the Elementary office, the Superintendent’s office and the Family Resource Center. You must be a Clay County resident to apply. Your child will need to turn four years old by August 31, 2010 to be eligible for the program. For more information call 828-389-9128.

May 2

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May 7

t 4QJSJU 'JEEMF XJMM QFSGPSN B DPODFSU BU UIF +PIO $ $BNQCFMM 'PML School in Hayesville, N.C. 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 1-800-FOLK-SCH.

May 8

t 'JSTU $JUJ[FO #BOL PG )BZFTWJMMF T SE "OOVBM 3FMBZ GPS -JGF :BSE Sale. To reserve a space please stop by or call 828 389-8024. Cost of space is $10. All profits are yours to keep.

May 9

t Q N &YQFSJFODF UIF TFOTBUJPOBM NVTJD PG UIF #SBTTUPXO #JH #BOE performing at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds Anderson Music Hall Sunday (Mother’s Day). Ticket prices range from the $5 seats to $10 and $15 in sections closer to the stage, with a $25 ticket front and center as a “Patron� which includes admission to a “Meet the Band Reception� with refreshments and finger foods on site following the performance. Visit www.townscountyfirecorps.org for additional information as details develop. Order tickets online at www.georgiamountainfairgrounds.com, at the Fairgrounds office, or by phone at 706-896-4191.

May 28

t "OPUIFS CJSEJOH PVUJOH JT TDIFEVMFE BU -5-5 T 2VFFO #SBODI QSPQerty. For more information about the NC Birding Trail go to www.ncbirdingtrail.org.

May 29

t B N )BZFTWJMMF .FNPSJBM %BZ 1BSBEF 3FRVFTUJOH 1BSBEF QBSUJDJQBOUT UP JODMVEF $JWJD PSHBOJ[BUJPOT CVTJOFTTFT DIVSDIFT BOE ZPVUI groups. No Entry fee. Honor our Veterans. We’re also looking for the oldest living Veteran in Clay County and any active military personnel. Sponsored by Hayesville American legion and VFW. Contact Carl Maxwell 828-389-6566, or Bob Epperson 828-389-3924.

July 9

t Q N "NFSJDBO -FHJPO 1PTU T 'JSTU "OOVBM $IBSJUZ "VDUJPO BU Southern Auction Services. We need quality items donated, such as furniture, jewelry, antiques, firearms, old cars, campers, boats, and RV’s. All items donated will receive a receipt for a charity tax deduction. Persons interested in donating may call 389-4347 or 389-8004 for information about collection locations and dates, which will be after June 1. If need be we will pickup large items. t Q N 5IF TU 'FTUJWBM PO UIF 4RVBSF CFHJOT XJUI B TUSFFU EBODF BOE continues from 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Food and drink on sale. More than 70 vendors selling arts and crafts.

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SUPPORT

Assault:

Rape and sexual assault have physical and emotional effects, both short-term and lasting. REACH of Clay County is holding a sexual assault support group for women in Hayesville. Call (828) 389-0797.

Al-Anonymous: 7 p.m. Sunday Night, Chatuge Regional Hospital, Hiawassee GA. 8 p.m. Monday Night, “The Mustard Seed�, 12 Step and Twelve Tradition Meeting at Mountain Presbyterian Church, Blairsville GA New Ala-Teen Meeting 8 p.m. Wednesday Night at Mountain Presbyterian Church, Blairsville, Ga. 8 p.m. Wednesday Night at Mountain Presbyterian Church, Blairsville Ga. 12:00 noon Tuesday, Mountain Regional Library, Young Harris, GA Al-Anon is open anyone who has been affected by another person’ drinking. The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of alcoholism in a relative or a friend. Call 706-835-5827, 706-897-0628 or 828-389-8981. for more information.

Substance abuse: Free weekly WRAP classes are being offered every Tuesday from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. in Clay County at the Hayesville office of Murphy Counseling (the old Smoky Mountain Center). Wellness Recovery Action Planning, i.e. WRAP, is a 10-week course that teaches you an approach for managing mental health and/or substance abuse symptoms that are interfering with your life. Classes are free and you can begin at any time. There is HOPE for a better life! For more information, call the Marble Center, 837-7466, ext. 2311, and talk to one of our facilitators.

Co-dependents: Co-Dependents Anonymous meetJOHT BSF BT GPMMPXT t'PS XPNFO POMZ "U 12 noon on Mondays at Young Harris Library in Young Harris, Ga. Call Linda at (706) 781 t"U Q N 5IVSTEBZT BU .PVOUBJO Presbyterian Church in Blairsville, Ga. Call Rocky, (706) 897-2885.

"Recovery" Ministry The First Freewill Baptist Church of Hayesville and Pastor Chris Rumfelt welcomes you to "Celebrate Recovery!," a Christ-centered recovery ministry for alcoholism, divorce, sexual abuse, co-dependency, domestic violence, drug addiction and any other hurt, habit or hang-up from 7-9 p.m., Thursdays. For more information, call Rumfelt at (828) 361-4090.

Stroke:

Drug Treatment:

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Narconon warns families that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise with deadly consequences. Learn the signs of drug abuse. Someone you love may be at risk. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all drugs. 877-379-0208. www.drugsno. com

What: Enchanted Valley Squares is having Basic Mainstream Classess When: Tuesday Nights from 7:00-9:00 pm Where: Towns Co Middle School Cafeteria. Contact: GA-Al Supplee (706) 379-2191 or NC-Bob or Loretta Hughes (828) 837-2561.

Soaking Prayer A healing prayer team holds prayer sessions each Tuesday evening at 7:00 at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Sponsored by the River of )FBMJOH DIBQUFS PG UIF *OUhM 0SEFS PG 4U Luke. More information (828)389-3397.

ACTIVITIES

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Senior Game Day What: Dominoes, Hearts, Scrabble, Checkers, etc. When: Every Tuesday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Where: Clay County Senior Center Contact: Call 838-389-9271 for more info.

Library book store What: Record Albums (33 1/3), books on tape and VCR movies. When: Monday to Sat. 10 a.m. -4 p.m Where: Across from the library.

REACH Thrift Store What: Donations accepted during business hours. Volunteers welcome. When: 10 a.m. - 4:30 a.m. Monday - Saturday. Where: 1252 Hwy 64 W. (Old KT Billiards bldg.) Contact: Call 828.389.1415 or 828.557.7416.

Granny’s Attic Thrift Store What: Auxiliary for Good Shepherd Home Health care and Hospice. When: Open 9 am - 4 pm Wed. - Sat. Contact: 389-6311

Men’s Coffee Club What: FREE coffee to all men age 50 and over. Where: The Clay County Senior Center When: 8 am to 9 am every Monday morning.

Ladies’ tea time What: A variety of FREE teas will be available. All women age 50 and over are welcome. Where: The Clay County Senior Center When: 2 pm each Monday.

CCCC Auxillary meets What: The Auxiliary raises money to help with residents activities. When: The 2nd Thursday at 10 a.m. Where: Clay County Care Center Contact: Linda Davis at 828-389-4233 or MVMV !WFSJ[PO OFU

Merchants Assoc.

A stroke support group meets every third Thursday of each month. The meetings are in the large conference room at Murphy Medical Center. Medical advisor is Dr. Ken Cassell. Contact Carol Dorman or Dawn Colbert in the discharge planning department at (828) 835-7589.

When: Historic Hayesville Merchants Association meets at 8 a.m. the 2nd Wed, The HHM board meets at 8 a.m. the 1st Wed. Where: 5IF DPNNVOJUZ SPPN PG 6OJUFE Community Bank. Contact: Joseph Sorensen: 828-361-7569.

t 5IF 5PXOT 6OJPO "M[IFJNFShT support meets at Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, Ga. The group now meets the first and third Friday of each month from 3–4:30 p.m. Call (706) 896-4285 t "O "M[IFJNFS T 4VQQPSU (SPVQ meets at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the Clay County Senior Center in Hayesville.

What: Mike Casey will be available When: 2nd Tuesday and the 4th Wed. Where: Job Link Office Contact: (828) 837-7407 or the Social Service Office in Hayesville at 389-6301.

Alzheimer's:

Cancer:

Cancer support group meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the community room, 6OJUFE $PNNVOJUZ #BOL )BZFTWJMMF DPSner of Hwy 64 and Hwy 69. Any questions can be directed to Janet Curns, evenings at 828-389-0295.

Body Sculpting Class:

Body Sculpting/Cardiovascular Exercise classes are being offered at Towns County Recreational Center in Hiawassee, Ga. Class is from 6:30-7:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The cost is $4 per class or $48 per month. Contact the recreation center at (706) 8962600 or Susan Rogers at (706) 896-6842.

Divorce:

"Divorce Care," a divorce recovery seminar and support group, meets at 7 p.m. on Mondays BU )JBXBTTFF 6OJUFE Methodist Church. For more information, call Mary at (706) 896-9004.

Food Addicts: Meetings are 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Sharp Memorial Church in Young Harris, Ga. Call Jim at (828) 361-7565 (cell) or (828) 389-1975 or Sandy at (828) 361-5278.

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Clay Lions to Meet When: Clay County Lions Club meets the first and third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Where: The Scout Hut. Contact: Membership Chairman Rondle Ford at (828) 389-9530 or Secretary/Treasurer Dr. Russell Hughes at (828) 389-3890.

Oil Painting Classes What: Classes for beginners and intermediate students. Cost is $65; must furnish own brushes and canvas. When: Wednesdays, 9AM - 1PM Where: Clay County Senior Center. Contact: (828) 389-9271

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Community Suppers When: Brasstown Community Club meets at 6:30 p.m., the third Thursday of each month with a pot luck supper. Grocery game night, 7 p.m. the first Saturday of every month. Please bring snack foods.

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Helping Hands meet What: The ladies group at Sweetwater 6OJUFE .FUIPEJTU $IVSDI NFFUT UP NBLF quilts for Clay and Cherokee counties’ sick and needy. Helpers are welcome. When: From 10 a.m. to noon every first and third Tuesday.

Square Dance Classes

Enchanted Square Dance When: 2nd & 4th Friday each month 7 p.m. to 9 p.m Where: Towns County Elementary School Cafeteria. Contact: Loyd Lee at 706-896-5969.

Intermediate Bridge Where: Health department, downstairs in Hiawassee When: Mondays and Fridays, starting at 12:45 p.m. All players welcome. Contact: (828) 389-8065.

Fellowship Weekly What: Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International When: 6 p.m. every Monday Where: Daniels in Hiawassee, Ga. Contact: (828) 389-0140.

Mtn. Community Seniors What: We welcome all Mountain Seniors from 5PXOT 6OJPO BOE $MBZ $PVOUJFT 8F IBWF .Vsic, Informative speakers, picnics and field trips. When: 2 P.M. second Thursday each month Where: Hiawassee Senior Center

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Moose Lodge What: We are forming a Moose Lodge and invite you to join us. Come early and join us for a Dutch Treat lunch. Where: Homers Corner Cafe located at Hwy 19/129 in Murphy, NC inside Fosters Flea Market. When: 2nd Friday of each month at 1 p.m. Contact: Art or Donna Harris at (828) 389-6342.

Valley Kennel Club What: We invite all those interested in pure bred dogs and canine activities to attend. When: Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month Where: Brother’s Restaurant on Hwy 64 in Murphy, NC. Contact: Kit Miracle @ 706 492 5253 or Peggy Moorman @ 828 835 1082.

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Army & Navy Garrison #66

When: Meets the first Wed. of each month. Dinner is at 6 p.m. Veterans meeting and Women’s Auxiliary begin at 7 p.m. Where: 2641 Hwy 66, Young Harris, Ga ( at the Ga/NC State Line)

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Mountain Coin Club

When: 3rd Tuesday of each month. Early activities begin at 5:30. Meeting follows at 6:30 p.m. Where: Cadence Bank in Blairsville. Contact: YOCS, 706-379-1488.

Amateur Radio

What: The North Georgia Tri-State A.R.C. (Amateur Radio Club) meetings. All meetings are open to the public. When: The first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Where: Branan Lodge in Blairsville. Contact: Don Deyton at 706-781-6665.

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Mountain High Hikers What: Specialty hikes, and regular trail maintaining trips- all in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina and Georgia. When: Tuesdays. Contact: MountainHighHikers.org for schedule and meeting locations or call 828-389-8240.

British Empire What: Daughters of the British Empire (DBE) is hoping to establish a local chapter in the North Georgia/Western North Carolina mountains area and would like to contact eligible women. Membership is extended to women of British or British Commonwealth birth or ancestry and to women married to men of British or British Commonwealth birth. Contact: Maureen at 404 583 3958 or e-mail at maureendbe@hotmail.com

Blue Ridge MOAA

What: The Blue Ridge Mountains Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America meets. All active duty, National Guard, reserve, retired, and former Military, Public Health Service, and NOAA officers and warrant officers and surviving spouses are invited to attend. When: Third Monday of each month Where: At various area restaurants. Contact: Jim Ferrell at 828-835-9203 or moaa.org/chapter/blueridgemountains.

Marriages Jessie D. Roberts, 61, of Dacula, GA and Terri L. Griffin, 56, of Dacula, GA were united in marriage on April 2, 2010.

CLASSIFIEDS

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furniture and furnishings at fraction PG DPTU $IBSMPUUF -FEGPSE 3FBMUPS Lots within a gated community. 3FEVDFE )JHIFTU FMFWBUJPO JO 5PXOT $PVOUZ $BMM Must sell! )JBXBTTFF (B BEKPJOJOH lots, long range, year round mountain WJFXT 8FMM FTUBCMJTIFE OFJHICPSIPPE FBDI 3 Cabins, NVTU TFF SFEVDFE *O HBUFE communities.Starting at $199,000, Call

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EBCI Job Announcement Pharmacy Receptionist - Full Time The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority has the following position available. Anyone interested should pick up an application and position description from Arlenea Chapa of Teresa Carvalho at the Cherokee ,QGLDQ +RVSLWDO +XPDQ 5HVRXUFHV 2IĂ€FH EHWZHHQ WKH KRXUV RI DP SP 0RQGD\ )ULGD\ 7KLV SRVLWLRQ ZLOO FORVH April 23, 2010. Indian preference does apply and a current job application must be submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of CIHA application.

Tri- County Community College Vacancy: The Cherokee County Board of Education will appoint a seat on the Tri-County Community College Board of Trustees at the June Board of Education meeting. Deadline to apply for this position is May 1st. Interviews will be conducted at the May Board of Education meeting and position announced at the June meeting. Interested applicants please contact Margaret Phillips at Cherokee &RXQW\ 6FKRROV¡ &HQWUDO 2IĂ€FH ([W IRU DQ application.

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Smoky Mountain Sentinel Wednesday , April 14, 2010

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Setting a Fine example at a tender age Talk about starting community service early, two young girl scouts are taking on a project to help young mothers with food and supplies for their babies. Aspen Fine, 9, and her friend Isabella Richter, both of whom are members of Girl Scout Troop 30201, have set a goal of gathering 100 packages of diapers, baby wipes, formula and food to help mothers with newly born children in the Clay and Cherokee county area. They are on an active campaign to gather this food and supplies, which will then be turned over to the Food Pantry, Homeless Shelter and Women's Environment Center to be distributed to needy mothers. On Monday, Aspen Fine addressed a gathering of the Clay County Chamber of Commerce at the Peacock Theatre in Hayesville to explain her plan. There will be various drop boxes around the two counties where people may drop off donations. These girls are going beyond selling Girl Scout Cookies as they learn the importance of serving others and the communities in which they live. If you want to be a partner and your business as a donation center, contact Aspen Fine at 828-5572838 or Isabella Richter at 828557-2691. To drop off a donation at the following centers to date: Fine Built Construction,Stephanie Grace Dance Center, Peacock Playhouse, United Community Bank, First Citizens Bank, Little Brasstown Baptist Church, New Life Church, Art Matters and Jacky Jones Ford.

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