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EDUCATION

NC Teachers make their voice known

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For exotic animals in roadside zoos, life’s not easy

North Carolina teacher survey ensures schools are up to grade

Bev Perdue recently announced a record response to the 2010 North Carolina Teacher Working Conditions Survey. With more than 105,600 teachers and administrators from across the state participating, this year’s response rate of 88.8% surpassed the rate in 2008 of 86.7%. The survey is conducted every two years and gathers the views of the state’s teaching professionals to help shape state education policy, strengthen classroom working conditions and enhance the learning environment for students. “The Teacher Working Conditions Survey helps insure that the voices of our teachers are heard,� said Gov. Perdue. “I applaud every educator in the state who took the time to provide useful information in this survey that will help us continue to provide teachers with the tools they need to be successful in the classroom. As a former teacher, I understand what an important part working conditions play in the success of the school, the teacher, and ultimately, the student.� The voluntary and anonymous survey was conducted online, beginning March 15 and concluded on April 16. Participants gave their opinions on time, facilities and resources, community support and involvement, managing student conduct, instructional practices and support, teacher leadership, school leadership and professional development. North Carolina was the first state in the nation to implement a teacher working conditions survey. Currently, at least 13 other states have teachers completing a similar assessment of their own. To encourage participation, members from N.C. Business Committee for Education sponsored weekly prizes of $500 dollars for school grants and for teachers from schools with full participation. Gov. Perdue attended the $1000 grand prize drawing for each yesterday. Schools in Anson, Asheboro, Burke, Columbus, Greene, Halifax, Mt. Airy, Nash-Rocky Mount, Newton-Conover, Roanoke Rapids, Stokes, Warren and Weldon City had 100% participation. Schools in Ashe, Elkin City and Wilson had greater than 95% participation and 77 districts overall had participation rates greater than 90%. The response rate for each school/district may be seen at www.ncteachingconditions.org and click on “results�. Full reports for each school and district will be available at the above website beginning May 1. Initial results will be presented to the State Board of Education on May 6.

,c$ 4KMYL 2K\\S] BT]cX]T[ FaXcTa You've passed by it a thousand times driving between Murphy and Blairsville. Across from the Flea Market, sits the King Kong Zoo. A place where exotic animals are kept in captivity to draw a few bucks from curious tourists. Here the animals are crammed into a space hardly big enough to turn around in. They are kept in unsightly, inadequate conditions where they suffer countless problems, including abuse, neglect, malnutrition, incompatible social pairings, unfitting climate, and lack of veterinary care. With little or no opportunity for mental stimulation or physical activity, animals often become dejected and develop abnormal and self-destructive behaviors, known as zoochosis. These

behavioral distresses include but are not limited to swaying, rocking, pacing, bar-biting, pulling out hair, and biting themselves. There are thousands of below par exotic animal attractions across the U.S, spanning from so called "sanctuaries", backyard menageries, and roadside zoos. They claim to be rescue, conservation, or rescue facilities, but in reality these roadside zoos are among the worst abusers of captive exotic, rare, and endangered species. Still over the past 30 years, the private zoo business has skyrocketed. These profit-hungry zoo operators have attempted to clean up the corrupt image associated with roadside zoos, by proclaiming themselves as "conservationist." About the only thing people learn from these exhibitors is how animals behave in captivity, and a grudging ac-

ART IN EDUCATION

Grant unites students with art

Area Students treated to a day of enriching arts at the Folk School - a benefit from the NC Arts Council Grant

Communities In Schools in Clay County has been awarded $10,000 from the N.C. Arts Council for Arts in Education Residency. The funds will be used to connect artists to the schools and community of Clay County. The Residency is for two local artists, mixed media artist Kimberly Joris and potter Rob

Withrow, to provide workshops in school, in the community and in after school settings for one year. Dr. Mark Leek, Chairman of Communities In Schools of Clay County, Inc. stated: Last year, Communities In Schools of Clay County provided programming for more than 310, connected with 42 community partners, and 78 volunteers. A highlight of our programming is assisting children and families in a temporary crisis, tutoring/mentoring opportunities, community service projects, career presentations and fairs. “The support of out grants program by the General Assembly during these economically challenging times demonstrates the role the arts play n our economy and out quality of life,� said Mary B. Regan, executive director of the N.C. Arts Council. “Nonprofit arts organizations employ workers, simulate commerce,

generate tax revenues and help communities retain their vibrancy.� More than 13.6 million people participated in N.C. Arts Council-funded projects last year in schools, senior centers, museums, concert halls and community centers. Nearly 4.3 million of these were children and youth. The N.C. Arts Council awards grant money each year to provide diverse arts experiences for citizens in all 100 counties of North Carolina. In fiscal year 2009-10, the Arts Council is expected to distribute $7.4 million in state and federal grant funds to arts organizations, schools and other nonprofit organizations that sponsor arts programs. The N.C. Arts Council is a division of the Department of Cultural Resources, the state agency dedicated to the promotion and protection of North Carolina’s arts, history and culture.

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living conditions. Almost every animal there was enclosed in a space by themselves, with the exception of the lions and tigers which were paired by twos for apparent breeding purposes. I found no cubs in the zoo, although I have been told there were cubs there last year. Is it possible the cubs have been sold for thousands of dollars. I am told that sometime these animals bring more money dead than alive for their hides. While the process of killing them is unethical and unlawful, a practice sometimes used to avoid damaging pelts, animals are killed by shoving ice picks through their ears and into their brains or suffocating them by wrapping plastic bags around their heads, and drowning them. I'm not accusing the local zoo of this behavior, but it seems suspicious

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Sen. Burr Introduces Bill to Increase Employment of Military Spouses Tax incentive encourages greater opportunity for employers, employees

U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC) introduced the Military Spouse Employment Act, legislation that will encourage employers to hire qualified military spouses by expanding the Workforce Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to include military families. “Military spouses are among our nation’s most valuable assets,� Senator Burr said. “These men and women are already sacrificing for our country, and we can’t let the hard facts of military life like relocations get in the way of their career and financial support for their families. By encouraging employers to hire military spouses, this tax incentive results in big returns with just a small investment.� The Senator introduced this bill in light of

recent studies that show that military spouses traditionally earn less income and have higher unemployment rates than their civilian counterparts due to frequent relocations. Using the WOTC would allow an employer to claim a tax credit of 40% of the first $6,000 in wages paid during the worker's first year of employment. This legislation has the support of the Military Coalition, an alliance representing 5.5 million members in 35 organizations including AMVETS, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Military Officers Association of America. Representative John Carter (RTX) introduced the House version of the bill (H.R. 4764) in March 2010.

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ceptance of how wild animals are able to survive in bored, cramped, lonely conditions where they are kept far from their natural environment. Then too, the public is misled by a show of meaningless certifications such as "federally licensed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture". While federal permits are required to exhibit, breed, or sell exotic animals, it appears they will be issued to anyone who pays a minimal fee and fills out a half page questionnaire that consists of your name, address, and and an animal inventory. Nothing is asked of the owner's qualifications. While the USDA enforces the Animal Welfare Act, their standards are minimal, rarely addressing an animal's psychological needs. At King Kong Zoo, I was completely in awe by the large numb of wild and exotic animals. I was appalled by their

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Work will still continue on the project during the summer months

The stretch of Interstate 40 in Western North Carolina that has been closed by a rockslide since October opened Sunday, April 25, at 6 p.m. Work will continue in the area through the summer as crews complete stabilization efforts – including the installation of rock bolts and anchor mesh – at five additional sites. Both eastbound lanes are open; however, one westbound lane will be closed for about three miles for this work. Truck restrictions have been put in place for that stretch of I-40 westbound. The restrictions are: * Loads greater than 12 feet wide will be restricted from travel on the single westbound lane as long as work continues in the area. Wide loads traveling on I-40 West will continue to use the detour in place since the road was closed: take Exit 53B (I-240 West) in Asheville and follow I-240 West to Exit 4A (I-26 West). Follow I-26 West to I-81 South in Tennessee, back to I-40. * Traffic in the two eastbound lanes will adhere to normal weight/width restrictions. On Tuesday, April 27, at 10 a.m. NCDOT engineers and contractors,

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elected officials, community leaders and citizens will be at the N.C. Welcome Center for interviews and to discuss the process for the clean up and stabilization. The Welcome Center is located on the eastbound side of I-40 at mile

marker 10.5. It is 40 miles west of Asheville and 21 miles from Waynesville. From Asheville, follow I-40 West to Exit 7. Get back on I-40 East and look for the Welcome Center on your right. The Welcome Center phone number is 828-627-6206 or 828-627-

1915. For more information on the rockslide, including videos and photos, please visit the I-40 Rock Slide page on the NCDOT web site or follow work on the rockslide project on Twitter.

Extension seminars to assist with food preservation

Are you anticipating growing a garden or would you like to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers this summer and need to learn the recommended methods of food preservation. If so, we have a series of Food Preservation Workshops that may interest you. Cherokee and Clay County Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agents, Teresa Wiley and Pam Staton, will be conducting the workshops. Cost for the series will be $30.00 at the door, for all three sessions, or $25.00, if paid in advance. For participants who only wish to attend a session or two, Sessions 1 and 2 are $5.00 each, and Session 3, a hands-on workshop, where participants will take home 4 pints of food each, will be $20.00. Session topics are as follows: -SESSION 1 - HOT WATER BATH CANNING, JAMS, JELLIES, PICKLES -Monday, May 3 - Murphy, 2-4 pm

or 6-8 pm -Tuesday, May 4 - Hayesville, 2-4 pm or 6-8 pm -SESSION 2 - PRESSURE CANNING, FREEZING AND DRYING -Thursday, May 20 - Hayesville, 2-4pm or 6-8 pm -Monday, May 24 - Murphy, 2-4 pm or 6-8 pm -SESSION 3 - HANDS-ON WORKSHOP - Participants will take home 4 pints of home canned food (pickle, jam, low-acid, high-acid) -Monday, June 28 - Murphy, 6-9:30 pm -Tuesday, June 29 - Hayesville, 1-4:30 pm BALL BLUE BOOKS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR AN ADDITIONAL FEE. In addition to the food preservation series, a “Vegetables in Season� series will be held every Friday in June; Clay County at 9:00 am and in Cherokee

County at 1:30 pm. At these sessions, there will be demonstrations and handouts featuring the vegetable(s) of the day. The handouts will include nutritional information and recipes. Participants will have the opportunity to sample various recipes. Cost is $3 per session or all four sessions for $8, if paid in advance. The schedule for Vegetables in Season is as follows, Friday's: -June 4 - Squash and Peppers -June 11 - Beans -June 18 - Corn -June 25 - Tomatoes Pre-registration is highly encouraged for the Food Preservation Workshops and Vegetable in Season demonstrations. So contact your County Extension Office for more details and to preregister. Cherokee County: 837-2917, 837-2210; Clay County: 389-6305. Call Today!!! Exact locations for each class will be given upon registration. Hope to see you there!

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2^[d\]Xbc I use to throw this question out to my students for debate: Should a representative in Congress vote the way the majority of his constituents want him to vote, or vote according to what he believes is best for the country, even if it flies in the face of his constituents’ wishes? Many would argue that we live in a democracy where the majority rules, so a representative should represent the majority. For example, the tea partiers are angry right now because Congress just passed healthcare legislation that the majority of Americans opposed – “ramming it down our throats.� Others would argue that a representative is put into office to make decisions for us and should decide what he truly believes is in the best interest of the people. If people don’t like his decisions, they can vote him out of office. The fact is, we do not live in a democracy. Our founding fathers were very distrustful of democracy, fearing “mob rule.� They created a republic, one that was a great deal less democratic than the one we have today. Back then, only white, male, property owners even had the right to vote. Senators were selected by state legislatures, not a direct vote of the people. The idea was that you would have leaders who were more knowledgeable

and better-informed than the general populace and therefore more qualified to make important decisions. The creators of the Constitution also knew that government could be corrupt and unresponsive to the needs of the people, so they limited its power, giving power to the people themselves. It was a very delicate balancing act, giving some powers to the government leaders and others to the people in an attempt to avoid the evils of too much power in the hands of either. “Power corrupts, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.� Over time, our form of government has evolved, becoming much more democratic. This is not necessarily a good thing. When the people learn that they can vote themselves benefits and largess from the treasury, they can quickly bankrupt a nation. We may be headed down that path now. So what should a representative in Congress do in the face of our present-day challenges? Here is what I hope I would do if I were up there in Washington: I would do what I truly believe is best for the United States of America and our children’s future. I would go up there determined not to think about winning the next election; in fact, I would be just fine with being a one-term congressman. Then I would spend a great deal of time talking to people who are

well-respected for their knowledge of foreign policy, health care, and the economy. I would work tirelessly to find real answers to real problems and avoid the arm-twisting party leaders from both sides of the aisle. I would refuse to play their power games. I would tell my constituents the truth, whether they liked it or not. I would listen to their concerns, and if I felt they had a legitimate complaint or a good idea, I would work hard on their behalf to help them. If I thought they were wrong, I would tell them so. I would tell them what I believe are our greatest challenges and what needs to be done about them. I would still be a teacher, only I would have an entire district instead of a classroom. In short, I would strive to be a statesman, not a politician. That is what we need – people who will “do the right thing� without concern for their personal success. We need intelligent men and women of character who are willing to work hard, learn, and make tough decisions in the face of extreme criticism. In just a few days, we will all have the opportunity to elect such people to office. It is more than an opportunity – it is a duty we have as citizens of our country, our state, and our county. It only takes a few minutes out of your day to make your voice heard. I urge you to vote for the candidate of your choice on Tuesday, May 4th.

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In a previous ‘LEFT’ column by Jim Fitzgerald, he indicated that he completes “a background check on everything I (he) write about . . .� And he invited “anyone to point out inaccuracies in my (his) articles.� Virtually everything he writes is Liberal Democratic Party talking points with no evidence of accuracy. For example: He wrote about a black congressman’s claim that he was called the “N� word by a protester after he voted for the Health Care bill. Although there were at least 100 witnesses, multiple video and audio footage of when the Congressman claimed that this happened, there was absolutely no evidence of it being true, but quite the contrary. Mr. Fitzgerald's research apparently did not require any proof of the alleged slur, only that these talking points were repeated over and over by the dominant Liberal media. Concerning the health care bill, Mr. Fitzgerald claimed that my having accidentally used the word “see� instead of “find� in quoting Nancy Pelosi, i.e., “We have to pass the bill so that you can FIND out (see) what is in it� gives an entirely different meaning� to Pelosi’s idiotic comment. Mr. Fitzgerald gives no evidence of how the meaning

is changed. Can anybody? Mr. Fitzgerald wrote that conservatives have “thrown temper tantrums and engage in actions that border on anarchy� without giving any evidence to support his claim. The only evidence of violence and anarchical behavior I have seen has been pro Democrat and Obama supporters like Acorn and union thugs using Saul Alinsky terrorist intimidation tactics on Tea Party people, for example, beating up a black Tea Party peaceful protestor, beating up and breaking the bones of an female aide to Governor Jindal and her boyfriend because they wore Sarah Palin buttons, etc. Close to 20% of Americans identify themselves the Tea Party. And despite tens of millions of them having demonstrated, we have yet to see them physically attack anyone like anti-Tea Partiers have done to Tea Partiers. Mr. Fitzgerald states that Sarah Palin’s “answers to questions about her foreign policy experience have been nonsensical� but gives no factual evidence to support his claim. Mr. Fitzgerald ignored Palin’s explanation that, as Commander in Chief of the National Guard in Alaska (the USA’s northern defense), she had regular National Security briefings, something that Obama and Biden did not have access to when running for president.

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If she actually said something nonsensical, where is the evidence? There are thousands of hours of recording of what she has said. Surely he can come up with something other than her prefacing her remarks above about her concrete knowledge with the comment he quoted her about Russia being adjacent to Alaska. Lastly he blames the repeal of the Glass-Steagall Act in 1999 for causing the financial crisis without giving any evidence. The factual evidential truth is that the legal threats by the Clinton administration to the banks and his reducing the capital and lending requirements of FANNIE MAE and other government guaranteed and/or controlled institutions are the major cause of the financial mess we are in. I have previous written in detail on this and there are a slew of books that document it in even more excruciating detail. In summary, just about everything I have read in Mr. Fitzpatrick’s columns are rehashes of Liberal Democratic talking points with virtually no evidence to support his declarative statements (opinions). Word limitations of this restrain me from listing other examples in just the last his last four columns.

After a long period of procrastination, I accompanied my wife during a recent visit with an ophthalmologist in our new home town. An examination of my wife’s eyes revealed she was suffering from early macular degeneration, an eye disorder that damages the center of the retina and is a leading cause of blindness. The doctor explained that common early symptoms include straight lines appearing distorted and wavy. He prescribed a relatively simple daily self test where she covers each eye in turn and looks at a pattern of straight horizontal and vertical lines on a card called an Amsler grid. If she notices increasing line curvature or waviness, indicating progress of the disease, she should notify him immediately. Monitoring the symptoms may serve to save her sight. Several months later, I met the same doctor at a political rally, where I learned he was running for the US House of Representative from NC 11th District. Now, I had the opportunity to look into his eyes and examine his vision and core beliefs. As one who has taken the Hippocratic Oath and is a strict Constitutionalist, Dr. Eichenbaum will work within the Federal Government boundaries as established in Article 1, Section 8. As in his practice he will use the Constitution as an instrument to examine all bills. Through experience and observation, he knows that government must be limited in size and influence in citizen’s individual lives. He is committed to supporting a free market environment, which is the only way to create sustainable job growth and stimulate economic recovery. He also knows that we need to maintain

a strong military, which will only be deployed to protect the life, liberty and property of its citizens. The reader is encouraged to review Dr. Eichenbaum’s positions on family, faith, values, principles, including the individual’s personal right to privacy, plus domestic and foreign policy positions at his web site: http://drdan4congress.com. Reflecting on the discussion, I now realize Congress suffers from a disease similar to macular degeneration. Congress has lost much of its vision, especially in the center. Like macular degeneration, it only has peripheral vision - to the left and the right – and can no longer focus on the center. Symptoms include a distorted view of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution which now appears curved and wavy. The disease is progressing and unfortunately the patient does not realize the impending danger. If Congress does not soon comprehend the diagnosis, we will all lose our vision of freedom. The folks can clearly see that corrective action is required. Many believe its time to call a doctor and Dr. Eichenbaum has heard the petition. He is one of forty-seven physicians running for national office. Like most of us, they are concerned and frustrated with recent Congressional actions. It’s time to get a doctor in the house. Although time is short, you can do it. Cast your vote for Dr. Dan Eichenbaum. -Troy Martel Murphy, NC

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In that far, far off country called New Orleans, the food has a spice all its own just like the jazz. But it’s the people of the Big Easy who make storytelling a pleasure, especially when it’s a fairy tale about a princess who kisses a frog. The Murphy Library is showing Disney’s new animated film “The Princess and the Frogâ€? on Thursday at 3:15 p.m. It is rated G and is full of earthy music and Louisiana rhythms. It runs 97 minutes. There is no 6 p.m. screening due to election training.  Tiana is a beautiful twentysomething workaholic. She was born and raised in New Orleans and that means she can cook like an angel. All she needs is money to start her restaurant.  Prince Naveen is a handsome twenty-something royal slouch visiting New Orleans to party.  But the friendly stranger showing him around has other plans. Before the prince can say: “Let the good times roll,â€? he notices his arms are green and he’s turned into - a frog! The film has jazzy songs, magic cauldrons bubbling with jambalaya and a firefly named Ray in love with a star in the night sky. Listen closely and you hear the throaty voice of “Nawlinsâ€? calling you “cher". The kids will like it too.  Call the library at 837-2417, or go to www.friendsofmurphylibrary. wordpress.com to see the film's trailer.

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CREDITOR’S NOTICE 10 E 69 Having qualified as the executrix of the estate of Robert Berman Sr. deceased, late of Cherokee County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the Estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at 901 Midway Creek Road, Murphy, NC 28906 on or before the 7th day July of , 2010 this notice will be pleaded in bar of there recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 5th day of April 2010. Glenda C. Berman Jennifer Lynn Coburn Co -Executrix of the Estate of Robert Berman, Deceased.

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the students were introduced to the different route options through the gorge that TDOT was proposing: notes were taken on the length of each, the time required to travel them, and the cost of each, while considering a two lane or four lane road. Environmental issues were also part of the workshop. The research team took their search even further when they contacted the US Forest Service gaining an interview with Ranger Laura Lewis, who is the liaison between the US Forest Service and TDOT on the building of Corridor K. The class plied her with environmental questions from a road’s impact on the bear sanctuary south of the Ocoee River to the dealing with pyretic rock prevalent in the Ocoee Gorge. The students ultimately chose one of the TDOT options, suggested that rare plants in the gorge be transplanted, bear passes be built under the new road, and the road be built north of the Ocoee River, therefore bypassing rare aquatic animals’ habitats and the bear sanctuary. The recommendation for the pyretic rock was to transport it out of the area during excavation and encapsulate it in other soil, thereby neutralizing its negative effect on the environment. A road to the north of the gorge would also involve only one watershed. Now that the road through Ocoee Gorge has reopened, the 5-8 students at MACS hope the Corridor K issue will not take the “back burner� again, but will be carried to completion before any more dangerous rock slides take place. The judges at the Southern Challenge competition ranked the students’ research as First Place in Research Presentation!

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Dora Stewart Blalock, 81, of Andrews died Saturday, April 24, 2010 peacefully at her residence. She was born in Akron, OH, but was a native of Crossville, TN, before moving to Andrews in 1953. She was a 1951 graduate of Fort Sanders Schools of Nursing in Knoxville. She was a 1981 graduate of Western Carolina University, with Magna Cum Lauda honors at age 53. Dora served on the board of John C. Campbell Folk School and the Cherokee County United Way for many years. Her main interest and greatest accomplishment was her family. She was the daughter of the late Cordell Hull and Mary Catherine Harden Stewart. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Dr. Floyd Eston Blalock, who died January 3, 2002. Â Surviving are a daughter, Rebecca Nuckolls and husband, John Barry of Taylors, SC; Â Â two sons, Richard Eston

Norris D. Johnson, age 75, of Turtletown, TN passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2010 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga, TN.     Mr. Johnson was a son of the late R.T Parker and Athelene Johnson. Norris worked most of his life as a heavy equipment operator and served in the Merchant Marines. He enjoyed farming and sharing his garden with friends and family. Norris was a NASCAR fan and professional shade tree mechanic. He was a member of Swanson Missionary Baptist Church.     In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Floyce Mason Johnson and infant son, Robert Johnson.     He is survived by a son, Donnie R. Johnson of South Carolina; a daughter, Gail Johnson of Lexington, KY; two brothers, Leonard Hodge of Jacksonville, FL and Paul Hodge of the home; six grandchildren and 3

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great grandchildren. Â Â Â Â Funeral services were held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Swanson Missionary Baptist Church in Murphy, NC. Rev. Freddie Maney officiated. Interment was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were David Hughes, Stacey Mason, Tracey Mason, Travis Mason, Brock Johnson, Brett

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Robert Don Kephart, age 85 of Murphy, NC passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at his residence.     He was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, NC; son of the late Allen and Artie Almond Kephart. Robert was a US Navy WWII veteran. He retired from the TVA with 36 years of service as an electrician. Robert was chairman of the Deacons and had taught Sunday school for many years at Little Brasstown Baptist Church.     He is survived his wife, Verna Lee Kephart; one son, Harold Kephart and his wife, Darlene of Anderson, SC; one daughter, Gail Crawford of Murphy, NC; two brothers, Ralph Kephart of Lexington, NC and Kenneth Kephart and his wife, Betty of Murphy, NC; four grandchildren, Zachary and Ashlei Kephart and Ami Achilles and her husband, Les and Eric Conley and his wife, Fame; three great grandchildren, Braiden Conley, Ella Conley and Tyler Achilles; extended family, John, Joanne, Lindsey and Issac Cabe and several nieces and nephews.     Funeral services will be held at

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Jennifer Nuckolls; and a dear friend of 50 years, Helen Jones of Andrews.  A private graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, April 27 at her residence with Dr. John Boldt of Chattanooga, TN officiating. Pallbearers will be Patrick Blalock, Jonathan and Barry Nuckolls, Steve Guffey, Gary Kauffman, and J.R. Marr. Honorary pallbearers will be H.L. Mintz, Sam Ward, and Dan Hawk.  The family will receive friends from 6-8 Monday evening at the Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Dora Stewart Blalock to the Samaritan’s Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607-3000.  Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of all arrangements.  An online guest register is available at “Obituariesâ€? at www.iviefuneralhome.com Johnson and Wesley Hodge. Honorary pallbearers were Paul Hodge, Leonard Hodge, Lloyd Hodge, Troy Mason and Coy Mason.     The family received friends 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Friday April 23, 2010 at Townson-Rose Funeral Home in Murphy, NC where the body remained until being placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the service.     In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in memory of Norris Johnson to the American Heart Association, Greater Southeast Affiliate, 1101 Northchase Parkway, Suite 1, Marietta, GA 30067.     You may send tributes to the Johnson family at www.mem.com and view other obituaries at www.townsonrose.com.     Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

be made in memory of Robert Don Kephart to the Little Brasstown Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 12, Brasstown, NC 28902.     You may send tributes to the Kephart family at www.mem.com or view other obits at www.townson-rose. com     Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

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• Lewis, Thomas Jason 33 W M Injury to Real Property, Injury to Personal Property • Byers, Thomas Carl 53 W M • Jones, Donald Franklin 38 W MSimple Assault, Communicating threats, Communicating threats • Whitaker, Jack Junior 38 W M Assault on a Female • Carroll, Tony Ray 33 W M Safekeeping • Stroud, Rickey Terrance Jr 29 W M Uttering Forged Instrument • Gilbert, Richard McKinley Jr. 21 W M Assault on a Female • Ware, Thomas Daniel 33 W M Extradition/Fugitive Other State • Chambers, Phillip Lee 39 W M Possess Marijuana Up to 1/2 Ounce, Maintain Veh/Dwell/ Place CS (F), Contributing to Delequincy of Juvenile, Possession Of Firearm By Felon • Holloway, Lydia N. 29 I F AWDWIKISI • Hardin, Christopher Scott 37 W M Felony Possession Sch II CS, Possess Drug Paraphernalia • McGaha, Michael Charles 37 W M Driving While Impaired, Driving Left of Center • Berryman, Nakayla Dawn 20 W F Holding for Other Agency • Dyer, Dorothy Melanie 33 W F First Degree Trespass • Robinson, Brandy Shaneil 17 B F

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Shiloh Stables of Hayesville hosted the annual 4-H Club horse show Saturday, April 24 in Hayesville. This year's show honored Nora Starks, one of the Riders' earliest members, who was killed in an auto accident last year. Shannon Colelman of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service directed the event. The competition drew teens and guests from Clay, Cherokee, Union and Towns counties. Before the show began, riders warmed up or sat mounted, waiting

their turn, while about 60 onlookers milled around or sat in the stands. The green rolling setting of Shiloh Stables, formerly the Shepherd chicken farm, boasts ample barn and stables, two indoor riding rings and outdoor paddocks. Pre-show, two young sister-andbrother riders, Autumn (11) and Lazarus (nine) Carswell of Murphy posed in front of a haystack. They were spectators for this day. However, Autumn stated excitedly that she would be able to compete in barrel racing next year. Two sisters from Andrews, Emily and Erin Duggan, were saddled up and waiting on their horses, who stood quietly. They were both riding in the Western class. Class categories ranged from "Stick Pony" to "Hunter Walk Jr. and Sr." to "Western Pleasure Walk Jr. and Sr." to "Cloverleaf Barrels" with more classes in between totalling 44 event classes on the day's program.Â

The bustling registration desk just outside the main ring was manned by two riders' moms from Murphy. "Everyone loved Nora Starks," stated one between receiving paperwork and giving direction. "This is to remember her contributions and enthusiasm and her untimely death. Teens need to be aware of the consequences on the road out there. This riding club provides them with a really fun focus to learn and continue to learn." Nora's mother, Jan Griggs of Murphy, originated the group, in the early 2000's. Bob Massey, an early club supporter along with his wife Marilyn, opened the show with a prayer of thanks and a tribute to Nora Starks set to a gospel song with a single rider on horseback act. Then the crowd turned festive, as the horses and their riders began what they had seriously been practicing for.Â

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Story hour at The Curiosity Shop Bookstore, 46 Valley River Avenue, Murphy, on Saturday mornings from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bring your children or grandchildren and let them enjoy being read to. Call 835-7433 or 321-2242

Mountain High Hikers

Mountain High Hikers schedule two hikes each Tuesday, occasionally specialty hike, and regular trail maintaining trips- all in the mountains of North Carolina and Georgia. Check the web site: MountainHighHikers.org for schedule and meeting locations or call 828-389-8240 for information.

Experimental Aircraft

The Experimental Aircraft Association - local tri-state EAA Chapter #1211 meets the third Thursday, 7 p.m. of each month at Blairsville airport. If interested, contact Jim Olson @ 828-557-2446.

GWRRA Meetings

Chapter J of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) meets the fourth Saturday of each month at Daniel’s Steakhouse, Hiawassee, Ga. We eat at 11 a.m. followed by the meeting at 12 p.m. during which rides and other activities are announced and discussed. We encourage current members of the GWRRA and anyone interested in becoming a member to join us. All motorcyclists are welcome and we look forward to seeing participants from other chapters. There are great rides coming up and we hope many of you will join us. For further information, contact Chapter Director, June Gottlieb, 706-896-7403 .

Family Resources

Family Resources in collaboration with Tri-County Community College will offer ESL (English as a second language) classes every Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Classes will be held in the basement of Family Resources and are free to anyone wishing to participate. For more information call 837-3460.

Abandoned Animals

Just 4 Hours. Just 4 hours a week can make a big difference in caring for abandoned and abused animals. Just 4 hours to walk dogs. Just 4 hours to groom dogs or cats. Just 4 house to clean the cattery. Just 4 hours to

transport dogs and/or cats to the vet. If you have just 4 hours a week to volunteer your time and energy, please contact Castaway Critters at 706-781-3992 or call Martha at 706-379-2729.

Amateur Radio

Attention HAMs and anyone interested in Amateur Radio The North Georgia Tri-State A.R.C. (Amateur Radio Club) meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Branan Lodge in Blairsville. All of our meetings are open to the public. For more information about joining the Club or becoming a HAM, call Don Deyton at 706-781-6665.

Ramp Dinner & Concert

Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center’s Ramp Dinner & Concert Saturday, April 24 Dinner seatings at 5pm and 6:15 Barn Carts perform at 7:30 Reservations required call 828-479-3364

Mountain Coin Club

The Mountain Coin Club for  beginner and advanced numismatists, young and old,  meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Blairsville Civic Center. Set-up begins at 5:30 p.m.  A brief business meeting precedes the educational program at 6:30 p.m. A coin auction follows.  Visitors from surrounding areas are welcome. For more information, call Ye Old Coin Shop, 706-379-1488. Â

Free Tax Prep

Free Federal and State (GA and NC) personal income tax preparation is available in Murphy, until 4/14/10. This will be at the First United Methodist Church, on Valley River Ave, in downtown Murphy. The service will be available from 1-7 pm on Tuesdays, and 10 am - 4 pm on Wednesdays. For appointments, people should call 835-0220. It is confidential, and open to anyone with non-complex returns. A special emphasis is placed on those age 60 and older, with low and moderate incomes. The returns are prepared by advanced IRS-certified volunteers with years of experience. Even if people have low incomes and are not required to file an income tax, it is often in their best interest to do so. There may be credits they are entitled to that will give them a refund. If they are homeowners, they can often get relief on their property taxes by showing the tax assessor a copy of their income tax return.

The Cherokee County Community Foundation

Dr. Jan Davidson, board president has announced that the Cherokee County Community Foundation is currently accepting grant requests from non-profit organizations for projects that benefit our community. According to Davidson, a few modest grants are available this year. Applications are available at nccommunityfoundation.org (under “Affiliates�); John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown; or by calling the Cherokee County Community Foundation at 800-201-9532. Grant applications must be received by May 21, 2010. The Cherokee County Community Foundation is an affiliate of the North Carolina Community Foundation (NCCF). The community fund was established to help support local charitable needs through annual grants. In addition to Davidson, board members are Pat Ivie, Eva Wood, and Dr. Jeffrey Larson. For further information, contact any board member; the NCCF Western Regional Associate, Sue LeLievre at 800-201-9532 or visit the NCCF website at nccommunityfoundation.org.

Farmers Market

The Cedar Valley Farmers Market is back in full swing. Help support your local economy by shopping local. Join us every Saturday from 10am to 2pm downtown Murphy. We invite everyone to come and browse. Bring your instruments to pick a few tunes or get creative and set up a booth. We remind you to BUY LOCAL!! For vending information contact Jeremiah Smith at MurphyFarmersMarket@ gmail.com See you Saturday!Â

Spring Concert

Mt. Comm. Chorus presents its annual spring concert Friday Apr. 30th, 8 PM and Sunday May 2nd 3 PM Hilda Glenn Auditorium, Young Harris College. For more information, visit www.mapaa.org.

Cherokee County 9-12 Project

The Cherokee County 9-12 Project will also be holding a General Meeting. Please join us on Saturday, May 1, at the First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Murphy, from 6:30pm - 8:30pm.We will be honoring our military veterans who have selflessly served this great nation and kept it and us safe from harm. All are welcome to attend. For questions or additional information, please

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DAR meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of Jan.-May and Sept.Nov. at 2 p.m. at the Harshaw Chapel in Downtown Murphy. For more information contact Joan Wallace at 837-0876 or Margaret Warner at 837-8777 or 837-2644.

Blue Ridge MOAA

The Blue Ridge Mountains Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) meets the third Monday of each month at various area restaurants. 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. For information please contact Jim Ferrell at 828-835-9203 or visit www.moaa. org/chapter/blueridgemountains .

Amateur Radio

Attention HAMs and wannabe HAMs North Georgia Tri-State A.R.C. (Amateur Radio Club) meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Branan Lodge in Blairsville. All of our meetings are open to the public. For more information, call Don Deyton at 706-781-6665.

Brasstown Potluck

Brasstown Potluck The Brasstown Community holds a potluck supper and meeting on the third Thursday of each month, 6:30 p.m., Brasstown Community Center, 255 Settawig Road, Brasstown.

Flying Club

Flying Club. The Over mountain Flyers meets the second Saturday each month at the Andrews-Murphy Airport from 9 a.m. to noon. For information, call 837-3468.

Hiwasse Kennel Club

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

Experimental Aircraft

The Experimental Aircraft Association - local tri-state EAA Chapter #1211 meets the third Thursday, 7 p.m. of each month at Blairsville airport. If interested, contact Jim Olson @ 828-557-2446.

Small Scale Agriculture

The Far West Small Scale Agricultural Action Team meets the second Monday of each month in the St. Andrews Lutheran Church community room, Andrews. For information, call Mary Janis, 828-389-1913 mjanis@meyecomputer.com

Cherokee Mountain Lions

Cherokee County Mountain Lions meet the first and third Tuesday of each month at Downtown Pizza, 6 p.m. New members are welcome.

GWRRA Meetings

Chapter J of the Gold Wing Road Rid-

ers Association (GWRRA) meets the fourth Saturday of each month at Daniel’s Steakhouse, Hiawassee, Ga. We eat at 11 a.m. followed by the meeting at 12 p.m. during which rides and other activities are announced and discussed. We encourage current members of the GWRRA and anyone interested in becoming a member to join us. All motorcyclists are welcome and we look forward to seeing participants from other chapters. There are great rides coming up and we hope many of you will join us. For further information, contact Chapter Director, June Gottlieb, 706-8967403.

Mountain Economic Partners

Far West Mountain Economic Partners’ Small Scale Agriculture Action Team meets at 6 p.m. the first Monday of every month at the Far West offices located at 452 Main Street in Andrews. All farmers in from Cherokee, Clay, Graham and Swain Counties and the Qualla Boundary are invited to attend. For details, contact Pat Love at 828-321-2929 or via email at fwpartners@ verizon.net.

Anti Death Penalty

People of Faith Against the Death Penalty meets the 1st Monday each month at 7 p.m. at the Glen Mary House, next to St. William Catholic Church. For information, call 837-0867.

Commissioners Meeting

The Cherokee County Commisioners meeting will be held on the first Monday of each month at 8:30 a.m. and on the third Monday of each month at 5:30 p.m. in the Commissioners boardroom of the Cherokee County Courthouse, unless Monday falls on a holiday, or unless otherwise posted.

Valley River Civitan Club

Valley River Civitan Club of Andrews meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m., PJ’s restaurant in Andrews. Visitors are welcome. For more information call Anita Davis at 361-1247.

Basket Weavers

The Shooting Creek Basket Weavers Guild meets on the second Wednesday of each month from 9:45 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Shooting Creek Community Center (fire station). Refreshments are served and a business meeting is held before a weaving project is presented. For more information contact Joan (Guild president) at 706-896-1534.

MRACG Meeting

Mountain Regional Arts and Crafts Guild, Inc (MRACG) meets the second Tuesday of each month at ArtWorks Artisan Centre. ArtWorks is located at 308 Big Sky Drive (behind the Holiday Inn), Hiawassee. Refreshments are served at 6 p.m. and the meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. If you would like to learn more about the Guild, we invite you to the next meeting as our guest.Contact us at 706-896-0932 or mtnregartscraftsguild@hotmail.com or

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NCWN Poetry

There will be no NCWN West Poetry Critique Group in July, as the college campus will be closed. The next meeting will be in August at the regular time.

Alzheimer’s Support

Alzheimer’s Support Group of Murphy meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 6 p.m. at the Murphy Senior Center. Contact Laura Harris at 828-644-0680 for more information. Also meetings every second Tuesday at 6 p.m. at the Senior Center in Hayesville.

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous has scheduled meetings as follows: Tues. 7 p.m., in the back of the Episcopal Church of the Messiah located across the street from the Cherokee Scout and the Verizon building on the corner of Central & Church Street; Sat. noon at the 409 building; Thur. 8 p.m. St. William’s Catholic Ch., Murphy; Wed. 8 p.m., United Methodist Church, Andrews, in the fellowship hall; Tues. noon, Thur. noon, Fri. 8 p.m.; Immaculate Heart of Mary, Hayesville; Sat. 8 p.m. First Methodist Church, Downtown Hayesville. For a complete area meeting schedule and information, call 837-4440.

Domestic Violence Support

Domestic Violence Support Group REACH of Cherokee County offers a free confidential support group to women whose lives are, or have been affected by domestic violence. The group meets every Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the REACH office in Murphy. Please call (828) 837-2097 for more information.

Compassionate Friends

The Compassionate Friends is a selfhelp, non-profit organization that offers that offers friendship and understanding to bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings meets at 7 p.m. every third Thursday each month at the Senior Center in Murphy. Call Maxine Arne at 837-0425, Mabel Cooke at 837-6871 or Vicky Sullivan at 837-9168 for details.

Weight Loss

Tops Weight Loss “Take Off Pounds Sensibly� in Murphy meets on Mondays at 5 p.m. at the Glen Mary Hall, Andrews Road. For more information, call 8374587. Two Tops clubs meet in Andrews on Mondays. The morning club meets in Valleytown Baptist Church Fellowship Hall at 8:45 a.m. weigh in, meeting at 9 a.m. Call 321-5242 for more information. The evening club, which meets at Christ Community church, weights in at 5 p.m. and has a meeting at 5:30 p.m. Call 3213040 or 321-1422 for more information.

call the 9-12 Hotline at 828-837-0055.

Knitting

Knitting and Spinning Lessons: “From How to Knit to Knitting Design�, Monday mornings 10 a.m. to noon and Monday evenings 7-9 p.m. “Spinning Saturdays�, 9 a.m. to noon, once a month. Call Martha at Yarn Circle, 835-4592 for details.

Quilting Classes

Quilting Classes In Nonnie’s Attic is quilting 100 squares in 100 days to help Andrews celebrate its 100th birthday. Join us each day at 1:30 p.m. and learn new quilt square. Call 321-2800 for more information.

Veterans meeting

The monthly combined meeting of the VFW, VFW Auxiliary, The American Legion and the DAV will be held Monday, May 3rd a the Veteran Building located at Drew Taylor Road and NC Highway 141 in Peachtree. A potluck supper commences at 6 p.m. and is immediately followed by the general

business meeting. The meeting is open to all veterans. Those interested in joining, directions or learning more about the interests and activities of those service organizations, please contact Commander Gene Guffy by calling 828-837-3016.

Women’s Enrichment

The Women’s Enrichment and Family Center in Andrews will be having a Walk for Life and Open House Saturday May 15th. Registration for the walk will begin at 10am, and the walk will be at 11am. The Open house will be from 12 noon until 2pm. Drop in any time during those hours. There will be free food, giveaways, fun for the kids and tours of the new facilities. The center is located at 154 Main St. in the West End Plaza directly behind Ralph Crisp Realty. For more information call 321-3848

Early & Late Pregnancy

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Divorce Care Seminar

Divorce Care Seminar. Divorce Care, a special-help seminar and support group for people experiencing divorce or separation will be held on Monday evenings at 6:30 p.m. at Hiawassee United Methodist Church. Divorce Care features nationally recognized experts on divorce and recovery topics.

English Classes

Classes de ingles gratis. Tri County Community College. Ofrece classes de ingles como Segundo idioma (ESL Classes) Todos los Miercoles y Jueves De 9:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. En el local de Family Resources of Cherokee County. Ubicado en 70 Central Street Murphy, NC 28906. Para mayor informacion llame al tlefono No. (828) 8373460.

Family Resources

Family Resources in collaboration with Tri-County Community College will offer ESL (English as a second language) classes every Wednesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Classes will be held in the basement of Family Resources and are free to anyone wishing to participate. For more information call 837-3460.

Knitting

Knitting and Spinning Lessons: “From How to Knit to Knitting Design�, Monday mornings 10 a.m. to noon and Monday evenings 7-9 p.m. “Spinning Saturdays�, 9 a.m. to noon, once a month. Call Martha at Yarn Circle, 835-4592 for details.

Quilting Classes

Quilting Classes In Nonnie’s Attic is quilting 100 squares in 100 days to help Andrews celebrate its 100th birthday. Join us each day at 1:30 p.m. and learn new quilt square. Call 321-2800 for more information.

Abandoned Animals

Just 4 Hours. Just 4 hours a week can make a big difference in caring for abandoned and abused animals. Just 4 hours to walk dogs. Just 4 hours to groom dogs or cats. Just 4 house to clean the cattery. Just 4 hours to transport dogs and/or cats to the vet. If you have just 4 hours a week to volunteer your time and energy, please contact Castaway Critters at 706-781-3992 or call Martha at 706-379-2729.

Moose Lodge We are now forming a Moose Lodge and invite you to join us. Our meetings are held at Homers Corner Cafe located at Hwy 19/129 in Murphy, NC inside Fosters Flea Market. Come early and join us for a Dutch Treat lunch. Our meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1 p.m. For further information please call Art or Donna Harris at (828) 389-6342.

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.

MOUNTAIN COIN CLUB

The Mountain Coin Club meets on the second Tuesday of each month at the Blairsville Civic Center. An educational program on numismatics begins at 6:30 p.m. followed by an auction. For further information call 706-379-1488.

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of charge in May. The Early Pregnancy Class will be held May 11. The Late Pregnancy Class will be held May 25. Both classes offer a choice of 9-11 a.m. or 6-8 p.m sessions. Classes will be held in the large conference room near the hospital entrance, and preregistration is not required. The classes cover important topics such as body changes, nutrition, safe medication, fetal development, what to expect to during labor, delivery, and postpartum, newborn care, and more. For more information, please contact 828-835-7560 between 8:00 – 5:00 on weekdays.

Electric heat pump water heaters are a new option. One for your home might cost $1600 plus installation, but it might save you $38 per month on your electric bill when compared to a standard water heater. It will also cool and dehumidify the area around it. And your mortgage payment will only go up about $10. They are about the same size of a standard water heater. Super insulated tank water heaters are another option to consider. The Tennessee Valley Authority has a program to help you get one of these in your home. Retail price is about $900 plus installation, but you might qualify for a rebate. They last much longer than a standard water heater, and cost about $5 more on your mortgage payment. But they might save you almost $10 per month on your electric bill. One model has four inches of foam insulation, keeping the water hot for a very long time. It also features a water tank that cannot corrode and is about the same size as a standard water heater. Combine one of these with a solar water heating system, and you can store that sun heated water for much Contact the recreation center at (706) 8962600 or Susan Rogers at (706) 896-6842.

Square Dance Classes Enchanted Valley Squares is having Basic Mainstream Classess on Tuesday Nights at the Towns Co Middle School Cafeteria from 7:00-9:00 pm. For more information: GA-Al Supplee (706) 3792191 or NC-Bob or Loretta Hughes (828) 837-2561.

Brasstown Suppers 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.

Senior Game Day Dominoes, Hearts, Scrabble, Checkers, etc. Every Tuesday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Clay County Senior Center Call 838389-9271 for more info.

HAMs meetings North Georgia Tri-State A.R.C. (Amateur Radio Club) meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Branan Lodge in Blairsville. All of our meetings are open to the public. For more information about joining the Club or becoming a HAM, call Don Deyton at 706-781-6665.

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longer periods of time. Tankless water heaters save money by heating only the water used. They also take up less space than a standard water heater. Depending on the size, they might cost $500- $1000 plus installation and save $10 per month in water heating costs. But if your home is tightly insulated (as it should be) you might not want a gas burning water heater inside your home.There are also electric tankless water heaters, but they require a large electrical connection (as much as 220 volt, 100 amp ) which might mean a larger, more expensive electrical service for your home. Tankless water heaters make sense in homes that are occupied part time and where space is very tight. Standard 50 gallon electric water heaters might cost $285 plus installation. They might cost you $50 per month to run, and $1 of your monthly mortgage payment. I gathered this information from manufacturers' web sites. You can learn more at energystar.gov. Look at products, then plumbing. Richard C. MacCrea is the director of The Greening of Andrews Valley, a program of Andrews Valley Initiative. He works in the field of energy efficient, green building.

President Kit Miracle @ 706 492 5253 or Peggy Moorman @ 828 835 1082 for details.

Mountain Hikers Mountain High Hikers schedule two hikes each Tuesday, occasionally specialty hikes, and regular trail maintaining tripsall in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina and Georgia. Check the web site: MountainHighHikers.org for schedule and meeting locations or call 828-389-8240 for information.

Blue Ridge MOAA

The Blue Ridge Mountains Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) meets the third Monday of each month at various area restaurants. All active duty, reserve, retired and former military, and Public Health Service, and NOAA officers, and warrant officers are invited to attend. For information please contact one of the following individuals, in North Carolina: John Bayne at 828-389-9427 and in Georgia: Jim Reynolds at 706-379-6601.

Veteran Consultant

The veterans’ consultant, Mike Casey, will be at the Job Link Office on the second Tuesday and the fourth Wednesday of each month. Call (828) 837-7407 of the Social Service Office in Hayesville at 389-6301.

Granny’s Attic

Intermediate Bridge is being played at the health department, downstairs in Hiawassee on Mondays and Fridays, starting at 12:45 p.m. All players welcome. For more information please call (828) 3898065.

Granny’s Attic, Auxiliary of Good Shepherd Home Health Care and Hospice, is open Wed. - Sat., 9 am - 4 pm. We are now stocked for Fall.  To make donations or volunteer contact Linda at 828-389-4233.

Oil Painting Classes

The REACH Thrift Store hours are from 10 a.m. - 4:30 a.m. Monday Saturday. We are located at 1252 Hwy 64 W. (Old KT Billiards bldg.,  Donations accepted during business hours. Volunteers welcome. Call 828.389.1415 or 828.557.7416 for more information.

Classes for beginners and intermediate students, Wednesdays, 9AM - 1PM at Clay County Senior Center. Cost is $65; must furnish own brushes and canvas. Call the senior center for more information at (828) 389-9271

Helping Hands meet The ladies group at Sweetwater United Methodist Church meets from 10 a.m. to noon every first and third Tuesday. They make quilts for Clay and Cherokee counties’ sick and needy. Helpers are welcome.

Fellowship Weekly Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International meets at 6 p.m. every Monday at Daniels in Hiawassee, Ga. Call (828) 3890140.

Valley Kennel Club Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Brother’s Restaurant on Hwy 64 in Murphy, NC.  We invite all those interested in pure bred dogs and canine activities to attend. Call

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Women in fellowship

Tri-County Women’s Connection meets the first Thursday of each month in the fellowship hall of Murphy First Baptist Church, welcoming retirees, homemakers, home-schoolers, young moms-------all women. Fascinating programs, delightful music, inspirational talks, good food, child care and wonderful fellowship make each gathering special. Call Linda at 837-2305 for information and reservations.

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Job Announcement Housekeeper - Part Time

THE CHEROKEE INDIAN HOSPITAL AUTHORITY has the following jobs available: PT Housekeeper. Anyone interested should pick up an application and position description from Arlenea Chapa or Teresa Carvalho at the Cherokee Indian Hospital Human Resources Office between the hours of 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday –Friday. This position will close May 7, 2010. Indian preference does apply and a current job application must be submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of CIHA application.

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Job Announcement ER Manager - Full Time The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority has the following job available: FT ER Manager. Anyone interested should pick up an application and position description from Arlenea Chapa or Teresa Carvalho at the &KHURNHH ,QGLDQ +RVSLWDO +XPDQ 5HVRXUFHV 2IĂ€FH EHWZHHQ WKH KRXUV of 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday. This position will Close April 30, 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.

POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT POSITION TITLE: NC Agricultural Cost Share Technician Clay County Soil & Water Conservation District

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Primary Residential & Commercial Duties: NC ACSP Technician provides ÒGeneÓ Martin technical (field and office) conservation planning and administrative support to the Soil and Water Conservation District. 37 years experience

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I>>) • Continued from page 1A that there have been several cubs born in the zoo, and now they are no where to be found. During my visit, of the eight large cats I saw, only one was up pacing back and forth against the bars of its enclosure. The others were lying down seemingly exhausted and bored. Of the two bears at the zoo, one of them, an Asiatic Black bear, and the other, a neurotic brown bear, continuously paced back and forth pawing in the corners as if trying to get out. How exhausting that must be? My greatest concern was for the Chimpanzee. I was shocked to see this human-like primate in such a small zoo. He was named Archie and lived alone in his small cage. His sad eyes and lack of hair down the front of both

his arms suggested that he had been pulling out his arm hair, perhaps due to boredom and frustration. I am told this is a fairly common neurotic behavior in captive primates living alone in stressful environments. Before leaving the zoo, I briefly stepped into the Reptile Room to glance at the smaller creatures. What I found was not only a room full of rare and dangerous reptiles, but an open door to the back room apparently for access the animal tanks. After taking a closer look I found that not only had this door been open, but it was accessible for children to browse about with the Tarantulas and Boas. There was no lock on the door to keep out children or even some curious adults. Since September, 2007 the King Kong Zoo has undergone four USDA inspections, these inspections were minimal due to the lack of regulations, as well as, insufficient inspectors across the U.S. There are only 100 USDA exhibit inspectors for approximately 10,000 roadside zoos across the nation.

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8A Area students enjoy a jam packed day of arts and crafts at Brasstown’s John C. Campbell Folk School

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