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Funding for a new school By Frank Bradley SENTINEL WRITER

With the defeat of the land transIHU WD[ UHIHUHQGXP UHFHQWO\ RIĂ€cials continue to look for ways to come up with the necessary funds to build a new primary school in the county at an estimated cost of $10 million. During the regularly scheduled school board meeting on Monday, superintendent Scott Penland said

he met with state senator John Snow, county commission chairman Herbert Cheeks and county manager Paul Leek last week about the possibility of getting legislation introduced which would permit the county to hold a county referendum to raise sales tax by up to one cent with the money dedicated solely for education. Penland said all were in favor of such a measure but that it would

Hayesville | Library

State Librarian visits Moss Memorial

have to be taken up after the state legislature is convened next January, and if Snow is reelected. If the bill is introduced and passed by the legislature, then a special election would have to be held sometime next spring. Penland said there are precedents within the state for such provisions. Mecklenburg County has raised its sales tax to raise funds for the development of a rapid transit

Clay County | Education

EDITOR

On Thursday September 18th, Mary Boone, the State Librarian made a visit to the Moss Memorial Public Library. The state library is a division of the Department of Cultural Resources, and it is the division that is responsible for providing funds to public libraries all over North Carolina. Mary has been visiting libraries all over the state, but this ZDV KHU ÀUVW time ever in western North Carolina. Mary has been our state librarian State Librarian Mary Boone for three years now, and part of her job is visiting libraries and making sure that the funds provided to them are put to good use. Mary was warmly welcomed not only by the staff of the library, but by everyone in our community. One thing that Mary stressed was the importance of public libraries in communities and was thrilled to see how much support our library KDV 7R ÀQG RXW PRUH DERXW WKH 1RUWK &DURlina State Library go online to- http://statelibrary.dcr.state.nc.us/

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School and governmental leaders explore new funding options system, and that other municipalities had raised sales tax revenue for education. He pointed out that Clay County is not the only county in the state that has experienced rapid school growth and is having GLIĂ€FXOW\ SURYLGLQJ PRUH IDFLOLWLHV Penland showed a video on the situation in Henderson County, where they have had to bring in numerous mobile units and how it is adversely affecting education there.

Prior to the board meeting, Penland led the board members on a campus visit of the two new mobile classrooms, which were installed between the elementary school and its playground for this school year. Currently, there are four such temporary classrooms on the school campus and Penland says with the projected growth in students there will have to be two more put in place for next year.

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“The problem is we don’t really have anyplace to put them,� he said. About the only place left is in front of the elementary school, but there is going to be some problems with that not only due to crowding but also because there are a lot of pipes, water and electric lines buried in that area, he said. SEE FUNDING, PAGE 3A

Towns County | Arrest

Osborn to spend next 20 years behind bars

of the year

By Bryan Hughes

By Becky Landress SENTINEL WRITER

Frank Bradley/Sentinel Photo

On Wednesday, September 17; former Towns County Chief Deputy Eddie Osborn was sentenced by Judge Lynn Alderman. Osborn was found guilty after a three week trial in June/ July 2008 on 7 of 11 counts presented against him for the July 9, 2007 drive by shooting at a building owned and occupied by Garry Dean. The charges Osborn was found guilty on included 2 counts of Aggravated Assault; Possession of a Firearm During Commission of a Felony, Making False Statements, Violation of Oath By a Public Officer and Tampering with Evidence. Although a parade of character witnesses were called to testify for Osborn by attorney Michelle Vaughn on into the afternoon, Judge Alderman handed down a 45 year sentence when combining all counts with 20 of those years to be served behind bars in a state prison. In addition to the time, Osborn will be required to pay a $15,000 fine. The DA was asking for a 30 year sentence whereas the Defense had asked for 20 years probation and a $100,000 fine.

Teacher of the Year: School board chairman Charles Lee Penland presents a plaque to Elissa Gilgen, Clay County’s Teach of the Year. Elissa is a third year teacher at Hayesville High School. She teaches Physical Science and Earth Science.

SEE OSBORN, PAGE 3A Hayesville | Theater

Clay County | Transportation

Relax, enjoy the ride, leave the driving to us Celebrating Clay County’s rural transportation system

By Frank Bradley SENTINEL WRITER

Getting where you need to go used to be pretty tough for those folks in the county who no longer drive or own a vehicle. You had to depend on a relative or neighbor to take you, and it wasn’t always convenient for them to do it. About the best you could do was to call Clarence Davis, Hayesville’s long-time taxi driver, and for a reasonable fee he would take you to Murphy or Asheville to see a doctor, or where ever you needed to go, but if VRPHRQH HOVH KDG KLUHG KLV VHUYLFHV Ă€UVW well, you were just out of luck. Not so, today. Getting around in the county or outside it has never been easier, thanks to the Clay County Transportation Department. And given the spike in fuel prices, more often than not, it’s cheaper, too. Last week, the department celebrated ten years of service to the county with an open house at its new facility, located in back of the new courthouse and jail. On Monday, I talked with Becky Thompson Smith, its director, about this rural transportation system and how much it is being used. “The more gas prices go up, the more

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need there is for our public transporta- will soon be adding a third bus to their chair lift capability. tion,â€? she told me. “Not only to get people Ă HHW DQG UHSODFLQJ WZR RI WKH ROGHU YDQV SEE TRANSPORTATION, PAGE 3A to hospitals and doctors’ appointments, About half the vehicles have wheel but for other things as well.â€? If you live in Clay County and need wheels to get you somewhere, all you have to do is call the transportation department at 389-0644 and make arrangements for them to pick you up and take you where you need to go. They need two days notice, and it is going to cost you something, but it’s a lot less than you might imagine. For instance, a round trip medical run to Asheville only costs $40 or $50 for a trip to the airport, and they make trips there every weekday. Even if you can get a friend to take you, it could cost that much, or maybe more just in gas. The reason the county’s transportation is relatively inexpensive is because it is federally, state and locally subsidized. Recently, the department had to raise its rates to the public because of the high fuel costs. A trip to Murphy or Hiawassee now cost a passenger $7; going to Murphy Medical or Young Harris is only $5. Frank Bradley/Sentinel Photo The department operates two buses Transportation: David Bell, a county driver in front of the new Clay County Deand thirteen vans and mini-vans. They partment of transportation.

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Peacock Playhouse receives federal loan Representative Heath Shuler announced today that the Lilith Lidseen Performing Arts Association will receive a $500,000 through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program to purchase and restore the Peacock Playhouse in Hayesville, NC. Renovations to the 12,400 sq. foot facility that seats 250 people will include interior improvements, as well as improvements to the roof, plumbing, and safety systems. The loan will also be used to make the Peacock Playhouse compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. “The Playhouse serves Clay County an important role as both a point of civic pride and as tool to attract tourists and promote the local economy,� said Rep. Shuler. “I am very pleased that this federal loan will help keep the Peacock Playhouse and the Licklog Players a part of the Clay County community for the years ahead.� The Lilith Lidseen Performing Arts Association, a non-profit and tax exempt corporation, organized and began the capital funds drive to purchase and renovate the Playhouse in late 2007. The USDA Rural Development program is committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in all of rural America.

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C AL E N DAR ing either organization contact George LeDuc at 828-389-2536.

THIS WEEK

Granny’s Attic Sale Granny’s Attic 2nd annual Moonlight Madness Sale, Sept. 26th, 9 pm - 11 pm. Special Prices and Door Prizes. Come join the fun. All proceeds benefit the Good Shepherd Home Health Care and Hospice Program.

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Glenda Barrett to read, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday the 24th of September, at Phillips and Lloyd Book Shop on the square in Hayesville, NC. Glenda comes from Hiawassee, Georgia. She is an artist and writer. She has had work published in Woman’s World, Farm & Ranch Living, Rural Heritage, Nostalgia, Kaleidoscope, Muscadine Lines, Hard Row to Hoe and other magazines and journals. Her first chapbook, “When the Sap Rises,� was published on April 18th of this year.

VFW Dinner Allison-Bristol VFW Post 6812 will hold their Quarterly Dinner on Thursday night, September 25, 2008 at 6 p.m. As usual it will be held at the Senior Center on Ritter Road. All members and their families are invited. Any Veterans of Clay County is invited to join us and please bring your family. We will hold a member’s meeting after the dinner. Clay County now offers membership in either or both the Veteran’s of Foreign Wars and the American Legion, for further information regard-

SELF-HELP Assault Support 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.

Stroke Support 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.

Al-Anon Meetings Sunday Night 8 P.M. at Chatuge Regional Hospital in Hiawassee, GA Monday Night 8 P.M. at Mountain Presbyterian Church in Blairsville, GA Tuesday Noon at Mountain Regional Library in Young Harris GA Wednesday Night 8 P.M. at Mountain Presbyterian Church in Blairsville, GA Al-Anon is open to anyone who is affected by someone else’s drinking . Please call 828-389-8981 in Clay County, Renee at 706-897-0628 in Georgia or Ivey at 706-897-7466 for more information.

Free WRAP classes 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 about this wonderful program.

Co-dependents Co-Dependents Anonymous meetings are as follows: ‡)RU ZRPHQ RQO\ $W 12 noon on Mondays at Young Harris Library in Young Harris, Ga. Call Linda at (706) 781-3158. ‡$W S P 7KXUVGD\V DW 0RXQWDLQ 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.

Computer Class Speeding up your computer with Jim Bell Microsoft Certified Professional Former VP for Technology at TCCC Thursday, September 25th @ 7 p.m. Moss Memorial Library , Hayesville, NC For more information call 828-389-8401 Funded by the Fred A. Moss Charity Trust Refreshments will be provided.

Little Gunsmoke Little Gunsmoke in the Smoky Mountains BBQ & Hoe Down Saturday, September 27th at 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Dinner 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Show starts at 6 p.m. Music by: Brother George Call 828389-6126 for tickets or info Location : Cowboy Church your submission.

Reach Phone a Thon On October 6th – 10th from 6 – 9 p.m., volunteers will be calling Clay County citizens to ask for pledges of monetary support to help Reach in their fight against the terrorism that occurs in our community. Reach is a non-profit organization, working to end domestic violence and sexual assault including the barriers and obstacles that victims face; through emergency shelter, advocacy and education. Their services also include 24/7 crisis hotline, counseling referrals, emergency food, informational referrals, court and hospital accompani-

Alzheimer's Support The Towns/Union Alzheimer's 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

Body Sculpting Class Body Sculpting/Cardiovascular Exercise classes are being offered at Towns County Recreational Center in Hiawassee, Ga. Class is from 6:307:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The cost is $4 per class or $48 per month. Contact the recreation center at (706) 896-2600 or Susan Rogers at (706) 896-6842.

Divorce Semina "Divorce Care," a divorce recovery seminar and support group, meets at 7 p.m. on Mondays at Hiawassee United 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.

Alzheimer's Group An Alzheimer's Support Group meets at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the Clay County Senior Center in Hayesville.

Cancer support group 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, United Community Bank, Hayesville, corner of Hwy 64 and Hwy 69. Any questions can be directed to Janet Curns, evenings at 828-389-0295.

Weight Watchers Weight Watchers meets at the Clay County Senior Center Mondays at 5 p.m. Weigh-in and registration begin 30 minutes prior to meeting.

ACTIVITIES 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 Healing chapter of the Int'l Order of St. Luke. More information (828)389-3397.

Square Dance Classes Enchanted Valley Squares is having Basic Mainstream Classess on Tuesday Nights at the Towns Co Middle School Cafeteria from 7:009:00 pm. For more information: GA-Al Supplee (706) 379-2191 or NC-Bob or Loretta Hughes (828) 837-2561.

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Upcoming Events ment as well as support groups.

CROP Walk Once again it is time for the Clay County CROP Walk. This is the 24th year we have had the CROP Walk here in Clay County. In those 24 years walkers have raised over $250,000!!! Yes, in our little corner of the world there are those who care for those who are hungry in the world. Of the $250,000, one fourth of the funds have stayed in Clay County. Each of the last few years the funds have gone to support the Clay County Food Pantry. If you are interested in walking to support this cause, please call Terrence Powell at (828) 389- 6525. If your church, school, or youth group is interested in helping please call. The last two years the walk has been at the Chatuge Dam and everyone enjoyed the scenery while walking for others. So this year the walk will be back at the dam on October 12, 2008, at 2:00pm. Hope to see you there.

Berrong Reunion You are invited to attend the Berrong Family Reunion. Date: October 26th , 2008 Time: 11 A.M. until 4 P.M. Place United Community Bank in the Brackett Room Blairsville, Georgia Directions: Mapquest.com - 59 hwy 515 Blairsville,Ga 30512 Bring your family photos, a favorite food to add to the buffet, and enjoy a get-together with relatives. Lunch will be at 12:30 P.M. The

The second BIG FIX ANNUAL FUNDRAISER will be held on Saturday, October 18th, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Highway 64 W. in Hayesville, NC. An All-American Hot Dog plate with baked beans and coleslaw or homemade Vegetarian Soup and Bread plus desserts and drinks will be served for a minimum donation of $5.00. Guests may eat in or take out.

The October meeting of the DAR Chapter will be held at the Old Hiawassee Grille Fireplace Room in Hiawassee on Saturday, October 11, 2008 at 10:15 AM. Following the regular meeting, Jerry Taylor, Towns County Historian will speak to us about “The Old Unicoi Trail-Then and Now.� Serving Towns, Union and Fannin Counties, the Old Unicoi Chapter of DAR welcomes any women who have a Revolutionary War patriot in their ancestry. This organization encourages patriotism, good citizenship and further knowledge of our nation’s history. Please call Eloise Wolfersteig, Regent, at 706 379 2533 before September 27 for your reservation. Cost of luncheon is $11.

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Fall Festival at John C. Campbell Folk School (Brasstown, NC) Saturday and Sunday, October 4 & 5, 10am 5pm. Over 200 craftspeople selling handmade items, craft demonstrations, music and dance on 2 stages, kidsš activities, food and drink. Admission: Adults $5; Kids 12-17 $3; free under 12 For more information, visit www.folkschool.org/fallfestival or call 1-800-FOLK-SCH

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.

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.

"Cookin'" Lessons Want to learn to cook the old fashioned way with a healthy twist? Clyde McCoy with the Expanded Food and Nutritional Education Program can custom make a program just for your group or you!! There is no charge, it is all free! Call Clyde at (828) 389-6305 for more information.

Senior Dances Dances are always on the first Friday of the month. Donation of $5 per person: cold drinks, plenty of finger food, door prizes, live entertainment and a large dance floor. Call Mary Lou at (828) 389-3581 or Jeanne at (828) 389-3003.

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.

Intermediate Bridge Intermediate Bridge is being played at the Senior Center in Hiawassee on Mondays and Fridays, starting at 12:45 p.m. All players welcome. For more information please call (828) 389-8065.

Quilting Ministry Truett Memorial First Baptist Quilting Ministry meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 10 a.m., downstairs in the church office building. All are welcome to join in fellowship as we make lap, fidget and infant quilts for those in need. For information contact Linda Davis at (828) 389-4233 or lulu111@verizon.net.

Helping Hands meet The ladies group at Sweetwater United Methodist Church meets from 10 a.m. to noon every first and

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There will be a Diabetes Class on Thursday October 2 from 4-6 pm at the Moss Library in Hayesville, NC. It is free and open to everyone dealing with diabetes.

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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) 389-0140.

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

Mountain Hikers Mountain High Hikers schedule two hikes each Tuesday, occasionally specialty hikes, and regular trail maintaining trips- all 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.

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

British Empire 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. The DBE is a charitable,nonprofit, nonpolitical American organization and 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. Membership is organized on a chapter basis and meetings are held monthly usually followed by an informal social time over a cup of tea or coffee and British goodies. For more information about joining the chapter please contact: Maureen at 404 583 3958 or email at maureendbe@hotmail.com

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 con-

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Recurring Events Moose Lodge

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. Our next meeting is to be held October 7th and will feature Charles Worden, Director of Emergency Management for Union County.

For more information about joining the Club or becoming a HAM, call Don Deyton at 706781-6665.

tact one of the following individuals, in North Carolina: John Bayne at 828-389-9427 and in Georgia: Jim Reynolds at 706-379-6601.

Merchants Association

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.

Historic Hayesville Merchants Assocation meets on the second Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. in the meeting room of Hayesville Family Restaurant. For more information, please contact Association President Joe Rybicki, of Phillips & Lloyd Book Shop, at 389-1492.

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Arts & Crafts Guild

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 Spring and Summer. To make donations or volunteer contact Linda at 828-3894233.

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 6:00 pm and the meeting begins at 6:30 pm. The next meeting will be held on August 12. If you would like to learn more about the Guild, we invite you to the next meeting as our guest Contact us at 706-8960932 or mtnregartscraftsguild@hotmail.com or visit mtnregartscraftsguild. org

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McCrory: House Energy Bill ‘Bad for North Carolina’ Mayor Pat McCrory, the Republican nominee for governor, today condemned a bill passed Tuesday night by the U.S. House that would permanently ban offshore drilling within 50 miles of the coast and prohibit states from collecting royalties. The legislation would restrict exploration and production of 88 percent of American oil resources beneath the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS). This would prohibit drilling in the Manteo Project, which is located 45 miles off of North Carolina’s coast. Studies indicate that this area could contain as much as 5 trillion cubic feet of natural gas which is equivalent to 833 billion barrels of oil. “This is a very bad bill for North Carolina,” said McCrory. “The House has passed a bill to drill where there is virtually no oil. It’s about time we drill where our resources are.”

McCrory responded by calling on the North Carolina Congressional Delegation to support legislation permitting the state to explore and produce oil and gas within 50 miles of the coast and collect a share of the revenue. Below is the text of McCrory’s letter to members of the Delegation: “I am writing to urge you to support legislation that will give North Carolina the ability to allow oil and gas exploration and production in its adjacent waters, grant the state a share of the royalties collected by the federal government on OCS production in North Carolina adjacent waters and help lower gasoline and diesel prices across the state. “As you know, North CarolinLDQV KDYH IDFHG WUHPHQGRXV GLIÀculties this year as a result of the skyrocketing prices of gasoline and diesel. Gasoline prices over $4.00 per gallon and diesel prices

over $4.75 have forced North Carolina businesses to cut back services or go out of business, have hammered North Carolina farmers and have hit North Carolina families at a time when they can least afford to pay twice as much to get from home to work, school and the grocery store. “In order to bring relief at the pump to the families, farms and businesses of North Carolina, I have announced my support for a program that would allow North Carolina to opt out of the federal moratorium on OCS exploration and production and receive a 37.5 percent share of any royalties collected by the federal government for production in North Carolina’s adjacent waters. “Access to all offshore oil and natural gas supplies – as soon as all necessary environmental protections have been put in place – is now more important than ever.

Federal offshore waters hold the JUHDWHVW SRWHQWLDO IRU ÀQGLQJ DQG bringing new energy resources to PDUNHW LQ WKH QH[W ÀYH WR WHQ \HDUV The MMS estimates that there are currently 86 billion barrels of oil and 420 trillion cubic feet of natural gas technically recoverable from all federal offshore areas. “As a North Carolinian who feels the pinch of skyrocketing energy prices, I believe that sensible legislation by Congress to lift restrictions on offshore development and provide states with a fair share of revenues derived from production off their coasts will play a critical role in creating a robust national energy policy, securing our energy future and sigQLÀFDQWO\ VWUHQJWKHQLQJ WKH 1RUWK Carolina economy. “Because North Carolinians need relief at the pump – and because our nation needs to reduce our dangerous dependence on im-

ported oil – I urge you to support legislation that will give North Carolina the opportunity to opt out of the federal OCS moratori-

um and receive a share of royalty revenues.”

Transportation: department has a staff that includes ten drivers The department has a staff of 14, including ten drivers, who work four, 10-hour day shifts, a director, an administrative assistant, a dispatcher and an operations supervisor. Maintenance on the vehicles is farmed out to private vendors. Vehicles are replaced after 100,000 miles and buses after 130,000 miles. Buses carry up to 18 people. Becky said the new bus they are adding will be shorter and wider with the same carrying capacity; KRZHYHU LW ZLOO ÀW LQWR DQ RUGLQDU\ parking space, which is a big advantage when parking in cities like Asheville or Atlanta. The department’s drivers have an average of six-years experience with the county, Smith said. Most have CDL licenses. They are all CPR trained, knowledgeable of ÀUVW DLG DQG KDYH VSHFLDO WUDLQLQJ

in passenger restraint and assisting elderly and handii-capped patients. Tommy Evans drives most of the trips to Asheville, and Mitch Nichols is the county’s Atlanta driver. A Clay County native, Nichols lived in Atlanta for 30 years and is thoroughly familiar with the city. Smith said the department averages between 400 and 500 passenger trips a week. Of course, much of the transportation is used to take older folks to hospitals and medical facilities in Asheville, Atlanta, Murphy, Franklin, Waynesville and a host of other places. The nearest medicaid dentist is in Turtletown, Tennessee. Smith said she wants to do more employee transportation. She said she is in talks with Harraah’s in Cherokee and that they have plans to build two more hotels, a casino

and a world-class spa by 2010. She said they had pretty well exhausted the labor force of nearby counties like Macon, Jackson and Swain and will need to reach out farther for employees. They are looking into leasing vans from the federal government’s General Service OfÀFH WR FUHDWH D YDQ SRRO ZKLFK FDQ take employees from Clay County to Cherokee and back everyday for a minimal transportation cost. The transported employee and Harrods would share in the costs making it affordable for workers. Vans could carry from 12 to 14 workers. She said the pay scale for service workers at Harrods is somewhat higher than they are locally; hence it would create an opportunity for families to live here and still make a good income. Becky Smith is a Clay County

native. Her mother, Mac Thompson, was a highly regarded county nurse. Her father was Garth Thompson, who died a few years ago. Becky attended Appalachian State University for three years, married moved to Washington, DC with her husband and worked for 23 years with Geico Insurance. You know, the company with the lizards ads on TV. She and her husband later moved with the company to Macon, Georgia, where Becky completed her college education at Westleyn, which she says is the oldest all-women’s school in the nation, founded in 1836. Becky moved back to Clay County in 1995 to help look after her mother, who was diagonised with cancer. After her mother passed away, Becky started working for the county and became

LWV ÀUVW WUDQVSRUWDWLRQ GLUHFWRU LQ 1998. Janet Patton, dispatcher and John McVay, who is operations supervisor, have also been with the department since its inception. Marie Gunther has been administrative assistant with the department for

three years. Becky said North Carolina is one of the few states that has a community transportation program for rural counties. For folks who need to get around and no longer drive, it is a good value and a godsend.

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Osborn: “I have been in law enforcement for twenty one years” A total of ten witnesses came forth from the defense to testify, including Osborn himself. The witnesses included Osborn’s Preacher, brother, friends, former Clay County Sheriff Tony Woody, widow and daughter of Jesse Gibson, Eddie’s wife Michelle, his oldest daughter and Osborn himself. Michelle Osborn spoke of the financial need to have Eddie around. She also spoke of what a great father Eddie was and how their children needed to grow up with him, especially their son. Most all the witnesses spoke of the closeness between Osborn and his son. The prosecution cross-examined Michelle and asked her about Dean’s children and their need for their father.

When Eddie came forth to testify, he was filled with emotion from the start. As he wept, he stated to the court, “First off, I want to apologize to the taxpayers, and court for the money all this has costed. “ Osborn continued, “I have been in law enforcement for 21 years. I served the best I could. You can’t please everyone but I did the best I could. I was born and raised in Towns County. I grew up poor. Now, I have lots of stuff, but I am head over heels in debt. I have tried to work hard for everything I have.” Osborn continued his testimony about his children, “I am not asking for mercy on me but please have mercy on my kids. I love all my kids dearly. I owe lots of money, I can’t pay from

prison. There just ain’t no way. I know your job today, Judge. I want to thank you for being kind to me. Everyone has been kind but please think of my kids.” There was no cross-exam. District Attorney Stan Gunter made a statement, “ Eddie Osborn had known of the affair for over a year before this day. This was not a sudden impulse of fired shots. This could have been a murder trial instead. Eddie had no way of knowing if Dean’s children were there. And he did all of this while Chief Deputy, really acting Sheriff of Towns County. The Former Sheriff gave up his career, retirement and freedom while being a friend to Mr. Osborn.” Judge Alderman then gave

her verdict, “Mr. Osborn has no crime history. That is considered. Many marriages are not faithful. The court considers this pressure. We also consider the question of ‘was anyone hurt?’ That has not escaped the court’s attention. This court realizes that the main victim in this incident is the residents of Towns County. I understand small communities. I know how this county was impacted. Why was this so scandalous? That answer is because it was Mr. Osborn. The court has to treat him as anyone else. I understand he is a dad. I understand the impact on his family. But, Mercy is for the Lord. Justice is for the court. For each decision in life, comes consequences. Mr. Osborn has never been on the

other side before this. Despite what was going on, knowing the other side by putting people there, this should have been a deterrent for him.” The judge then passed on the sentence as the courtroom full of family and friends of Osborn listened in anguish. With all counts combined, it was a 45 year sentence with 25 years probation and 20 years to serve. After the sentence was given, then came the question of housing Mr. Osborn until the state took him into custody. Sheriff Chris Clinton was called to the stand and questioned by the Judge, Defense and Prosecution about his opinion of Mr. Osborn knowing the layout of the jail, some of the inmates and some of the guards.

Sheriff Clinton stated that he felt it would be “an unnecessary risk” to take Mr. Osborn to the Towns County Detention Center for holding. Judge Alderman ruled that Mr. Osborn would be taken for holding wherever the Sheriff was able to arrange. The publicity of this trial has been extreme; due to the fact that it involved a small town Chief Deputy and Sheriff. Former Sheriff Rudy Eller was ordered to serve 8 years in prison in August, also handed down by Judge Alderman. Defense attorney Michelle Vaughn stated in Court that Eddie Osborn does plan on appealing. In fact another attorney,Brian Steel, has been hired to work with Vaughn on that appeal.

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Editor’s Inbox Thanks for a wonderful Country Fare

NCWN extends a thank you

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who supported the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church’s 08 Country Fare. Each year our Church puts on this major fundraiser to assist local communities in their efforts to help people LQ QHHG ,Q WKHVH GLIĂ€FXOW HFRQRPLF WLPHV LW¡V RXU JUHDW SULYLOHJH WR KHOS RXU neighbors in this way. This year I had the opportunity to chair this event and I can honestly say I never realized the extent of work involved in this undertaking. Without the cooperation and support from the entire community, our Country Fares could not be as successful as they are each year. We at Good Shepherd would like to thank all who attended the Fashion Show and Luncheon, supported the Silent Action and bought items on the day of the Fare‌as well as those who enjoyed our wonderful BBQ sandwiches and bakery treats. <RXU Ă€QH VXSSRUW KHOSHG UDLVH 7KLV LV ZKDW ZH DUH PRVW SURXG of—that none of the proceeds from the Fare remain at Good Shepherd; all are distributed to organizations in the four-county area to help our neighbors in need. I’d like to personally thank, from the bottom of my heart, each and every one of the volunteers at Good Shepherd for their hard work and dedication to this project. These wonderful folks once again have proven to me that ours is the most cohesive, loving church I’ve ever attended and I thank God every day for the privilege to be part of this wonderful Church Family.

As Program Coordinator for North Carolina Writers’ Network West, I want to thank those who made our recent fundraising event successful. NCWN West (Netwest) produced the outstanding dramatic monologue, Birdell, by award-winning playwright, Gary Cardon, starring Bobbie Jaynes Tripplet Curtis at the Learning Center in Murphy, NC on Friday, September 19. An enthusiastic audience was taken back in time to a little cabin on a creek in Swain County, NC where they learned not only about Birdell Tolley’s life, but how the entire community was affected by the massive logging of forests in the mountains and TVA flooded the land and built Fontana Dam. We are grateful to Paul and Ann Donovan of Fish Pond Cabins in Murphy for donating housing for Bobbie Curtis while she was here. Murphy Library and Curiosity Shop Books sold tickets and Mary Jo Dyre, Director of the Learning Center, donated the use of the Commons building for the play. We want to thank Phillips and Lloyd Book Shop, the staff of Moss Memorial Library and Hayesville Printing for their support. Peg Russell acted as chairman of this event and coordinated with other Netwest members to bring all the details together. Our motto is “Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success.�

-Pam Roman, Chairma 2008 Country Fare

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We are very proud of Netwest members for coming together and making this event a sounding success. Netwest is a literary organization with over 80 members in southwestern North Carolina, North Georgia, and western South Carolina mountains. The proceeds from this fundraising event will be used to publish a second anthology of work by mountain writers. The proceeds from our first anthology, Lights in the Mountains, benefited writers and literary endeavors throughout the region. Netwest is funded in part by the North Carolina Writers’ Network and by United Community Bank Incorporated of Blairsville, Georgia. We also appreciate the radio stations and the newspapers that printed our articles and our announcements about the play. - Sincerely, Glenda Beall Program Coordinator North Carolina Writers’ Network West (828)389-4441 www.netwestwriters.blogspot.com glendabeall@msn.com

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9/24 Arrest Report: Anthony Clarence Grizzle, 29, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for failure to pay support on September 16, 2008. Larry Mason Irons, 39, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for stalking on September 16, 2008 and released on September 16, 2008. Jesus Cruz, 25, of Miami, FL was arrested for no North Carolina operators license; driving while impaired on September 17, 2008 and released on September 18, 2008. Charles Lee Nelson, 52, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for probation violation on September 18, 2008. Teresa Lynn Strickland, 48, of Warne, NC was arrested for possess PDULMXDQD XS WR RXQFH WUDIĂ€FNLQJ

Orzona Rogers Fischer Orzona Rogers Fischer, 33, of Clinton, AR, formerly of Hayesville, died Friday, Sept. 5, 2008. She was a native of Union County, GA, but had lived in Hayesville most of her life. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are her husband, Lynn Fischer; two daughters, Savannah Jones and Aiden Jones both of the home; a son, Jacob Jones of the home; her father and step-mother, Zane A. and Kathi Winkler Rogers of Hayesville; her mother, Edna

Frances Laythe of Clinton; the paternal grandmother, Willa Mae Freeman Rogers of Hayesville; and the maternal grandmother, Lucille Laythe of Fort Pierce, FL. Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM Saturday, Sept. 13 in the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville with the Rev. Aud %URZQ RIĂ€FLDWLQJ ,QWHUPHQW ZDV in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mike Morgan, Gary, Stacy, and Mike Rogers, Ted Cross, and Chad Gunther.

The family received friends from 6-8 Friday evening at the Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville. ,Q OLHX RI Ă RZHUV WKH IDPLO\ requests memorials be made in memory of Orzona Rogers Fischer to the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Debbie L. Mills, 574 Carter Cove Road, Hayesville, NC 28904. Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of arrangements. An online guest register is available at “Obituariesâ€? at www. iviefuneralhome.com

9/24 Deed Transactions:

Keith Clarence Stalcup

Keith Clarence Stalcup, 43, of Brasstown died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008 in an Asheville hospital. A native and lifetime resident of Cherokee County, he was the son of Mary Edith Hemphill Stalcup of Brasstown and the late Clifford H. Stalcup. Keith was a painter and was a member of the Maggies Chapel Baptist-Methodist Church. In his early life, he enjoyed playing baseball and later in life, he was an avid hunter,

Ă€VKHUPDQ DQG RXWGRRUVPDQ Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, Melinda Phillips Stalcup; two daughters, Adria and Alisha Coffey both of Murphy; a son, Adam Coffey of Murphy; a brother, Tim Stalcup of Brasstown; and two nephews, Lucas and Levi Stalcup. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM Tuesday (Sept. 16) in the Maggies Chapel Baptist-Methodist Church with Revs. Larry 3KLOOLSV DQG $XG %URZQ RIĂ€FLDWing. Interment was in the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Keith Owenby, John Mason, Levi and Lucas Stalcup, Gary Phillips, and Kent Carringer. The family received friends from 6-8 Monday evening at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy where the body was until placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services. ,Q OLHX RI Ă RZHUV WKH IDPLO\ requests memorials be made in memory of Keith Clarence Stal-

cup to the Maggies Chapel Baptist-Methodist Cemetery Fund, 2241 Brasstown Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902. Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements. Keith Clarence Stalcup, 43, of Brasstown died Saturday, Sept. 13, 2008 in an Asheville hospital. A native and lifetime resident of Cherokee County, he was the son of Mary Edith Hemphill Stalcup of Brasstown and the late Clifford H. Stalcup. Keith was a painter and was a member of the Maggies Chapel BaptistMethodist Church. In his early life, he enjoyed playing baseball and later in life, he was an avid KXQWHU ÀVKHUPDQ DQG RXWGRRUVman. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, Melinda Phillips Stalcup; two daughters, Adria and Alisha Coffey both of Murphy; a son, Adam Coffey of Murphy; a brother, Tim Stalcup of Brasstown; and two nephews,

Lucas and Levi Stalcup. Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM Tuesday (Sept. 16) in the Maggies Chapel BaptistMethodist Church with Revs. Larry Phillips and Aud Brown RIĂ€FLDWLQJ ,QWHUPHQW ZDV LQ the church cemetery. Pallbearers were Keith Owenby, John Mason, Levi and Lucas Stalcup, Gary Phillips, and Kent Carringer. The family received friends from 6-8 Monday evening at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy where the body was until placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services. ,Q OLHX RI Ă RZHUV WKH IDPLO\ requests memorials be made in memory of Keith Clarence Stalcup to the Maggies Chapel Baptist-Methodist Cemetery Fund, 2241 Brasstown Rd., Brasstown, NC 28902. Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.

Funding: the measure would call for lowering the state’s budget In another matter, Penland provided the board with a memorandum IURP WKH 2IÀFH RI 6WDWH %XGJHW DQG Management alerting schools that the governor is recommending lowering revenue expectations for this school year because of a slowing of the national economy. The measure would call for lowering the state’s budget for all agencies by two percent if the revenue forecast appears weaker next April than is forecast. Penland said the county has been good to schools this year by increasing its budget by about 4 percent. The board heard a report by Theresa Waldroup regarding Community in Schools, a program to help NLGV ZLWK ÀQDQFLDO GLIÀFXOWLHV WR VWD\ in school. She said the program had added a number of new volunteers, included some good grant writers, and that it had become more involved in the Discovery and Pathway programs.

Among the other things that CIS has done is help children with athletic camp scholarships, with dental, hearing and vision problems get necessary medical assistance and aids. Help some families in crisis with heating fuel and other needs. In some cases, help them to hold off foreclosure of their homes. She said more than $32,000 had been donated by individuals to help these needy children and that all those donations had gone toward that effort. CIS also did improvements on the school’s outdoor classroom, the Spike Buck Mound and the Nelson Pioneer Village. Associate superintendent Carol Arnold provided a report to the board regarding the school’s wellness program, which rewards students for doing positive things about improving their health with regards to eating healthy, establishing good habits and being involved in exercise activities. North Carolina ranks number 5 in the

Annual Clay County CROP Walk You can help make the 24th CROP Walk a success Once again it is time for the Clay County CROP Walk. This is the 24th year we have had the CROP Walk here in Clay County. In those 24 years walkers have raised over $250,000!!! Yes, in our little corner of the world there are those who care for those who are hungry in the world. Of the $250,000, one fourth of the funds have stayed in Clay County. Each of the last few years the funds have gone to support the Clay County Food Pantry.

If you are interested in walking to support this cause, please call Terrence Powell at (828) 389-6525. If your church, school, or youth group is interested in helping please call. The last two years the walk has been at the Chatuge Dam and everyone enjoyed the scenery while walking for others. So this year the walk will be back at the dam on October 12, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. Hope to see you there..

opium/heroin on September 18, 2008 and released on September 19, 2008. Gary Don Marrs, 52, of Kemp, TX was arrested for fugitive other state on September 19, 2008. Michael Bradley Anderson, 29, of Brasstown, NC was arrested for UHVLVWLQJ RIĂ€FHUV RQ 6HSWHPEHU 2008 and released on September 21, 2008. Dexter Harlow Hicks, 51, of Mountain City, TN was arrested for driving while impaired; reckless driving to endanger on September 21, 2008 and released on September 22, 2008. John Dale Stewart, Jr., 45, of Jacksonville, FL was arrested for probation violation on September 21, 2008.

nation in childhood obesity, which can have serious consequences on an individual’s health and longevity. Another health issue discussed EULHà \ E\ WKH ERDUG ZDV FRPLQJ up with a policy of banning energy drinks on campus. The board was acquainted with several articles about the adverse effects of these drinks when ingested by youth. Consumption of energy drinks has soared in recent years; however they are often packed with caffeine and sugar, which is not a healthy choice for children or adults. Penland said some of these drinks contain a sigQLÀFDQW DPRXQW RI DOFRKRO DQG LW LV RIWHQWLPHV GLIÀFXOW WR GHWHUPLQH which ones have it and which ones do not. Principals from the elementary and middle schools report not seeing much use of it; however Matt Rogers, the high school principal, said he is seeing a lot of it in the high school.

Penland reported that the recently released SAT scores (1008) were down a bit this past year; however they are above the schools of nearby western NC counties and slightly above the state average.North Carolina’s SAT scores were 10 points below the national average. Still, the state has made considerable progress in the past 10 years. SAT scores are a measure of high school seniors’ verbal and math skills and are required by many colleges prior to admission. All students are not required to take them, and Penland pointed out that more than 70 percent of Clay County seniors took the test last year, which was considerably higher than many other school systems. Schools and states who have a low percentage of students taking the tests generally VFRUH PXFK EHWWHU EHFDXVH LW UHà HFWV the scores of a more selective group of academic achievers.

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Crime Stoppers Safe hunting season for all

By: Sheriff Joe Shook Columnist

The arrivial of these cool mornings signals that hunting season is right around the corner. With this we can anticipate hunters, getting their ÀUHDUPV RXW RI WKH FDELQHW DQG JHWting ready to take to the woods. The recent growth in population of Clay County puts houses where none were in the past. Often now they are deeper into wooded areas which where historically remote hunting areas. With this comes an inFUHDVHG QHHG IRU KXQWHU DQG ÀUHDUP safety. The need for safety awareQHVV LV PRVW QHHGHG LQ WKH ÀUVW WLPH or under age hunters. $OO ÀUVW WLPH OLFHQVH EX\HUV PXVW successfully complete a hunter education course before they can hunt in North Carolina or purchase a hunting license. There is no minimum age required to take the course.The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission offers a free Hunter Education Course. Scheduled throughout the year in every county, the courses are taught by wildlife enforcement

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Yellowjacket Countdown 2008 - 2009 Yellow Jacket Varsity Football Schedule 8/12/08 Franklin (Scrimmage) Home 8/15/08 W. Henderson (Scrimmage) Home 8/22/08 Copper Basin, TN Away 8/29/08 Union County, GA Away (Loss: 13-35) 9/5/08 Smoky Mountain Home (Loss :10-38)

9/12/08 Madison County Away 9/19/08 Towns County, GA Home (Win: 34-32) 9/26/08 CHEROKEE** Away 10/03/08 ROSMAN** Homecoming Home 10/10/08 SWAIN** Away

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With Jackets leading 14 to 12 with 4:26 in 1st half, the Jackets take over on the 30 yd line. With a QLFH 6WLOHV SDVV WR FURVV PLG ÀHOG the ground game kept pounding DQG PDUFKHG GRZQ WKH ÀHOG IRU another touchdown to make it 21 to 12 Jackets. With a deep Jackets kick off to send the ball into the end zone the Indians had no return. With 1:40 left in the half the Jackets stop the air attack with an interception return for another score to end the 1st half. Jackets lead 27 to 12. :H DUH VXUH %DQG 'LUHFWRU -HQnifer Gibson is proud of the performance of the award winning HHS 0DUFKLQJ %DQG DV WKH\ SHUIRUPHG four tunes for the half-time show. 7KH +D\VYLOOH 0DUFKLQJ %DQG HQtertained the crowd with another performance that kept the energy going to start the 2nd half. The Jackets defense stopped the Indians in the top half of the third and the Jackets running game continued where they left off by poundLQJ WKH EDOO GRZQ WKH ÀHOG WR VFRUH yet another touch down. With the score 34 to 12 the Indians show why they are undefeated as they come back to life in the third by going to the air and left WKH -DFNHWV ÀJKWLQJ WR VWD\ LQ WKH game. With a touch down with 3:11 left in the 3rd and another pass for a score to start the 4th, the Indians ÀJKW EDFN WR WR :LWK DQRWKer interception by the Jackets, they GULYH WKH ÀHOG UXQQLQJ WLPH RII WKH clock to fumble the ball and give the Indians an opportunity to tie the game. With 3 minutes left in the game, the Indians take to the air and the Jackets just can’t answer. With the help of some Jackets penalties, the Indians get to the red zone with 2:08 on the clock. Indians Andy page runs in untouched to bring the Indians within 2 points of tying the game. With all the fans from both

Jackets win 34-32

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JACKET FOOTBALL: Captains of both teams shake hands before the game..

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JACKET FOOTBALL: Yellow Jackets make a long pass for a completion. sides on their feet screaming with all their hearts hoping for victory, the Indians go for the two point conversion. If they had not missed WKH WZR H[WUD SRLQW WULHV LQ WKH ÀUVW half this would be for the win. With a run up the middle, the Jackets defense held strong and denied the undefeated season hopes

of the Indians. With just over a minute left in the game, the Jackets were able to run the clock down to win a well fought battle ending the game 34 - 32. These teams showed ORWV RI KHDUW %RWK WHDPV KDG D JRRG game plan and had good execution. It was nice to see the huge amount of fans to support their teams.

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C O M M U NIT Y Renew your faith By George E. Morris CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Perhaps you heard about the Hollywood actor who was being interviewed on a TV talk show. In the midst of the conversation, the young man got a serious look on his face, and said, “You know it’s very exhausting living in this decade--because there’s nothing to look forward to and no one to look up to.� Then he added these observations: “You see it everywhere! Politics are shallow and everybody knows it. Therapies come and therapies go; you can’t really count on them. Careers are the same way. But, the worst of all? It’s people. You dare not have any heroes today; because, as sure as you do, they will come tumbling down to disappoint you.� Have you ever felt that way? There is nothing to look forward to, and no one to look up to? If so, I pray that you will listen to the one answer given for more than 2000

years and coming from untold billions of people from all over the world. IF YOU WILL BEGIN TO LOOK UP TO GOD, YOU MAY DISCOVER A LIFE WITH MANY PRECIOUS THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO. Archbishop, William Temple once noted that spiritually minded people differ from materially minded people not because they think about different things, but because they think about the same things differently. This is a profound observation. I don’t know how many persons, these days, are thinking in these terms, but all of us should be. We learn in Genesis that by virtue of creation, we are all spiritual beings. The philosopher was right. There is a God-shaped void within all of us. But, this is more than just a question about God. It is a question about all of life and the plan that God has for us. It is a question about how we love? What gives us meaning? What sort of experience provides lasting joy? To what do

Looking up to god and looking forward to the future we open our eyes widely and exclaim, AH-HA? These are spiritual questions and to be spiritually minded is to see the larger plan of God. It is to think about today and tomorrow. It is to think about things in the light of a thousand years rather than a decade, of a year rather than an hour, in terms of eternity and not just time. It is to test value, and to seek WR Ă€OO WKDW *RG VKDSHG YRLG ZLWKLQ us in a way that won’t allow us to wake up tomorrow morning empty again. I remember once seeing a billboard promoting U.S. Saving Bonds. It read, “Due to lack of interest, tomorrow has been canceled.â€? A colleague reversed it to read, “Due to lack of tomorrow, interest has been canceled.â€? We all know there is a motivating correlation between the prospects of the future and the interests of today. A news correspondent was on the frontlines in Korea when it was 42 degrees below zero. Eighteen thousand American Marines were

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HURCH WEEK ALENDAR

Zion United Methodist Zion UMC is serving up some great Christian fellowship and down home country cookin’ every Wednesday from 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. The menu just gets better and better and the friendliness and price just can’t be beat! Every entree comes with side dishes, homemade dessert and drink all for a donation of $5.00! You are invited to join us in our Fellowship Hall or make your order to go. All the money goes towards missions and ministries of the church. Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m. every Sunday followed by Worship Service at 11:00. Located at 4812 Young Harris Highway, we are the little country church with a kudzu kind of love that just grows and grows!

facing one hundred thousand communist troops. The correspondent noticed a big fellow whose clothing had frozen hard and his beard was encrusted with mud. He asked the Marine, “If I were God and could give you one thing you would rather have more than anything else in the world, what would it be?� The Marine

Christian Weekend

Couples

Our expectations of marriage can never be met when we are depending on our spouses to fulfill all of our needs and desires. Only when we are experiencing the fulfillment that comes with being part of the bride of Christ can we minister to one another as husbands and wives in the way God designed. Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters, a Christian camp in Andrews, NC, invites you and your spouse to attend our 5th annual Couples’ Retreat:: November 7-9th 2008. The cost will be $250 per couple. This will include lodging, 5 meals, a steak dinner, 4 learning sessions, a day full of extreme recreation, live worship band, and an impact on your marriage that will last a lifetime! For information or to register, call Keri Vaught at 828-321-2210.

thought for a moment and replied: “I would ask you to give me a tomorrow.� Many people are searching. Their hope is for some tomorrow with more promise than what they are experiencing today. I can’t guarantee that. But I know the one who can. You may meet him in the Bible or in prayer. In fact you

Blessing of the Animals

Join us for the Blessing of the Animals service on Saturday, October 4, at 4PM. On this, the Feast Day of St. Francis, we celebrate the joy of animals in our life. Father Tom Martin will be conducting the blessings in the Memorial Garden at St. Clare’s Church. St. Clare’s is located at 1272 Ledford Road, Blairsville, GA 30512. (1/2 mile west of Home Depot; turn on Memory Gardens Drive and go 1/2 mile to the church) For further information, call 706-745-0607.

Unitarian Fellowship

On Sunday, September 28, the speaker at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Franklin will be Ms. Marilyn Martin, of Asheville. The title of her talk will be “What They’ve Got that We Haven’t�. Childrens Sunday School: 10:15 a.m. Service at 11:00 a.m. All are welcome.

can meet him at the CLAY CO. UNITED METHODIST RENEW YOUR FAITH CONFERENCE THIS SUNDAY, SEPT. 28 THRU WEDNESDAY, OCT. 1 AT 7:00 P.M. AT HAYESVILLE FIRST UMC, across from Fred’s just off the square in downtown Hayesville.

Teas From the Heart welcomes new-comers songs on her harp while sharing her spiritual testimony. She credited God with bringing her to the mountains and for intervening in the life of her son who, at the age of 19, was diagnosed with severe vision problems. She said, “God doesn’t promise us a life without problems, but He does promise to go through the problems with us.â€? The speaker was Sheila MansĂ€HOG ZKR DOVR VSRNH RQ KHU PRYH from Auburn, Alabama to north Georgia three years ago. She and her husband had previously been part-timers. As was the case with many of the guests, she was smitten with the beauty of the mounWDLQV 0UV 0DQVĂ€HOG LQFOXGHG WKH quote, “Life is not measured by the number of breaths you take, but by the number that take your breath away.â€? She also emphasized that it was the gracious hospitality shown by groups such as Teas from the Heart that has made her feel quite at home. Phyllis Ott gave closing remarks and encouraged the ladies to stay Contributed photo in touch and to get involved in their TEAS FROM THE HEART: Teas from the Heart Guests at New-Comers Tea church and community. Gifts and booklets describing local activities Once again the Teas from the PDQ\ LW ZDV WKHLU Ă€UVW IRUPDO WHD rooms. Volunteer servers, in crisp were given to all the attendees. Heart ministry welcomed newAfter a cheery musical greeting black and white uniforms, brought Teas from the Heart ministries comers to the mountain commu- by Rosemary Robinson, the guests VFUXPSWLRXV IRRG DQG Ă€OOHG WHD began with a small group of womnity. Twenty-eight invited guests were seated around tables, tasteful- cups for nearly an hour before the en meeting around a kitchen table were met by volunteer valets who ly set and beautifully coordinated. group broke to gather in the living in 2002. The ministry continues to parked cars and escorted the ladies The hostess of each table initi- room. grow with fourteen teams assistinside the lake-side home of Ken ated conversation and before long Sharon Podley of Hiawassee ing with each tea. Their vision reand Phyllis Ott in Hiawassee. For ODXJKWHU DQG VWRULHV Ă€OOHG WKH PDQ\ performed a medley of inspiring

Following soil test recommendations can save money Although recent rains have brought drought relief to some farmers, skyrocketing fertilizer prices have emerged as a new source of concern. According to Bill Yarborough, regional agronomist with the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the most economical way to fertilize crops is to follow soil test recommendations. Soil reports prescribe just the right amount of lime and fertilizer for optimum yield as well as environmental protection. “With prices expected to be more than double what they were last fall, this is no time to risk purchasing and applying unneeded fertilizer,â€? Yarborough said. “Growers should collect soil samples, and they should do it now. The sooner they get their soil reports—which are available online, by the way—the sooner they’ll be able to make cost-effective decisions about fertilizer purchases for the spring.â€? Currently, the NCDA&CS soil ODE LV SURFHVVLQJ VDPSOHV LQ Ă€YH

to seven business days. By November, it will be well into its busy season and could be receiving thousands of samples each day. Sample turn-around time usually increases steadily from fall through winter. Soil sample boxes and sample information forms can be picked up locally from county Cooperative Extension Service RIĂ€FHV 6WXUG\ VDPSOH PDLOLQJ containers are available, by special request from NCDA&CS, for growers who submit large numbers of soil samples at one time. For additional information about soil sampling or testing, contact your NCDA&CS regional agronomist, visit www.ncagr.gov/ agronomi/ or call Kent Messick at *URZHUV LQ %XQcombe, Cherokee, Clay, Graham, Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Madison, Swain and Yancey counties, should contact regional agronomist Bill Yarborough by phone DW RU E\ H PDLO DW bill.yarborough@ncagr.gov.

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Have you FIXED your pet? for the Big Fix Fundraiser. More business sponsors are needed to CONTRIBUTING WRITER provide supplies. For more inforThe second BIG FIX ANNU- PDWLRQ FDOO RU GURS AL FUNDRAISER will be held by Mountain Valley Country Store on Saturday, October 18th, from and pick up tickets. Big Fix spay and neuter is done 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic in the Western North Carolina &KXUFK +LJKZD\ : LQ +D\HV- Spay-Neuter Clinic at the Valley River Humane Society Shelter. ville, NC. An All-American Hot Dog plate VRHS provides this service at low with baked beans and coleslaw or FRVW WR WKRVH ZKR DUH ÀQDQFLDOO\ homemade Vegetarian Soup and in need. Donations to the Big Fix Bread plus desserts and drinks will Fundraiser help offset costs to the be served for a minimum donation clinic. To make an appointment for the RI *XHVWV PD\ HDW LQ RU WDNH Big Fix program, the Hot Line out. All food and supplies for this QXPEHU LV &HUevent are donated. Some of the tain requirements must be met to participating area restaurants are qualify and only residents of Clay, Cottage Salad Station Deli and Cherokee, Graham and Swain Market, Rib Country, Mary’s Counties should apply. Dr. Charles Durland, or Doc, as Southern Grill, Hayesville Family Restaurant, and McDonald’s. he is affectionately called, is asSigns Fast and Hayesville Printing sisted in the clinic by two vet techs and one volunteer. They are open are also supporting The Big Fix. Lorraine and Chip Rainwater to the general public with affordof Mountain Valley Country Store able rates for vaccinations, teeth RQ +Z\ LV FRUSRUDWH VSRQVRU cleaning, small surgery, and miBy Glenda Beall

crochip insertions. Dr. Durland wants to stem the overpopulation of animals in the area and would like to see all dogs DQG FDWV ´Ă€[HG Âľ +H SHUIRUPV KXQdreds of operations each month but feels the problem continues because of attitudes about spay and neuter. “While some people spay a female dog, they leave their male dogs intact. One man said he wanted his male dog to ‘have fun’, but the dog knows no difference in propagating and ‘having fun.’ One male dog running loose through the countryside can impregnate multiple females which then bring forth litters of puppies.â€? The veterinarian said, “Cats are PRUH SUROLĂ€F WKDQ GRJV LI WKH\ DUH not spayed or neutered. Cats come in heat two or three times a year and can come in heat any time after Ă€YH PRQWKV Âľ +H UHFRPPHQGV SXSpies and kittens be altered no later WKDQ Ă€YH PRQWKV RI DJH 5HPHPber, a cat or dog should be spayed RU QHXWHUHG E\ LWV WK PRQWK

Although the Big Fix program was extremely successful last \HDU WKH Ă€UVW \HDU LPSOHPHQWHG funds are needed to continue this Ă€QH VWDUW DQG PRUH HGXFDWLRQ LV required to change thinking about overpopulation of companion pets. Debbie Graham organizer for the Big Fix Fundraiser said, “For just WHQ FHQWV D GD\ D \HDU HYHQ children can make a difference. Every one of us must help to end the consequences brought on by overpopulation of animals.â€? Even with animal rescue and shuttle service to other areas, the 6KHOWHU LV FRQVWDQWO\ Ă€OOHG ZLWK abandoned or unwanted pets. To make a donation in lieu of buying tickets, please make your check to VRHS and memo Big Fix. Mail to Valley River Humane 6RFLHW\ 32 %R[ 0XUSK\ 1& $Q\ DPRXQW LV DSSUHFLDWHG “Bring the whole family to the Big Fix Fundraiser and have a picnic with us on Saturday, October 18.â€? Graham said.

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C O M M U NIT Y 2008 - 2009 Hayesville High School Homecoming Court

Laura Kathryn Kelley

Kiah Garrido

Haylee Carringer

TCCC to hold continuing education for Aestheticians

REACH wants you to know Katie McEwen

Sarah Leinbach

Contributed Photo TCCC: Aesthetics starts its third year at TCCC - The aesthetics program at Tri-County Community College welcomed its third class this fall. Students Nicole Chastain, Brittany Morrow, Melinda Cribbs, Kathy Landis, Kathy Penland, and Julie Noll will learn to perform facials, microdermabrasion, body treatments, waxing and a full array of skincare services. Appointments for the public are available from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Call 835-4295 for an appointment.

The Continuing Education Division at Tri-County Community College will hold a continuing education course for licensed aestheticians and cosmetologists on Monday, October 6. The Facial Massage for Aestheticians class is taught by Anne C. Willis. It will exam-

ine the effects of massage on a physical and psychological level. It will explore the ancient traditions behind various massage techniques as well as which systems in the body they affect. More than one technique of massage should be cultivated when treating a variety of skin condi-

tions. Participants will practice techniques for massage, which are demonstrated in class. The course will last from 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and attendees will earn 8 CEUs. Cost is $105 and pre-registration is required. Call 835-4313 to register.

Kelli O’Connor

I trusted him. And slowly, day by day he completely drained me of all my self-worth and inner spirit. I’m writing this to help other women out there that are stuck in this same hell. I pray for you all Katlyn Moss WKDW \RX ZLOO ÀQG WKH VWUHQJWK DQG even just that small hint of selfworth that is buried beneath the pain to realize that you deserve better. I deserved better and suffered for 13 years, beating myself up, and believing that I didn’t deserve better. Let me tell you in no uncertain terms. THAT’S A LIE! We each have something to offer this world and anyone who tries to put out your light needs to be put out of your life!

REACH holds annual Phone-A-Thon

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Clarissa Ledford

My name is “Amy�. I’m a 41 year old survivor of subtle and consistent emotional abuse for the duration of my 13 year marriage. Luckily, I found a way out and ended my marriage. Many people still doubt that the abuse really existed. That’s because my ex was a master of passive-aggressive abuse and at fooling everyone around him that he was a religious pillar of the community. That’s part of why it was so hard to escape the abuse. See, he even convinced ME that it was all my problem, and that if I was just smarter, skinnier, or a better wife, he wouldn’t have to be so mean. I made it so easy for him to kill my spirit - because

On October 6th – 10th from 6 – 9 p.m., volunteers will be calling Clay County citizens to ask for pledges of monetary support to help Reach LQ WKHLU ÀJKW DJDLQVW WKH WHUURUism that occurs in our community. 5HDFK LV D QRQ SURÀW RUJDQL]DWLRQ Vereb working to end domestic violence and sexual assault including the barriers and obstacles that victims face; through emergency shelter, advocacy and education. Their services also include 24/7 crisis hotline, counseling referrals, emergency food, informational referrals, court and hospital accompaniment as well as support groups. In addition, Reach also provides training to volunteers, community members, churches, youth groups,

civic groups and anyone requesting training and/or information. Reach works each year to enhance collaboration with existing supportive agencies and works on creating new partnerships with local agencies to provide services to address Kayla Sprinkles the needs of the community. Due to awareness, more and more victims are speaking out and reporting abuse generating an increase of services needed. They cannot win this battle alone. Since domestic violence and sexual assault affect the community as a whole, the community needs to respond. Help Reach to help the community. Please be at home to take their call. Be generous. YOU CAN HELP.

Hillary Long

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