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Towns County Schools Make Calendar Adjustments to deal with cuts implemented for the 2010 fiscal year.
Becky Landress Tribune Editor
State cuts to fund Georgia schools exceed $940 million state wide. The evening news is filled with stories of schools crunching numbers, cutting staff, dropping programs and shortening days to help meet the budget deficit. All this leads to the question- what is our school system doing to face the budget crisis? Calendar adjustments is the answer to the question. In addition to all the cuts made by the school system last year, including furlough days and other measures
Enchanted Music Returns With Summer fast approaching . . . so also is the popular “Music on the Square” Concert series. Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday May 29th 2010 from 6 – 8 pm marks the beginning of the free Saturday night Concerts. Music on the Square in Hiawassee is presented to Towns County by the OTM Committee, Inc, which is a Non-Profit organization composed of a few volunteers, dedicated to bringing entertainment and events to Hiawassee. The Season will Kick off with audience favorite . . . “Midnight Express” a fabulous Country band, headed up by Steve Phillips, owner of Benny’s Sanitation here in Hiawassee. Details for this Concert will appear in next weeks Newspapers. Schedules of performances are available at: Chamber of Commerce, City Hall, Bank of Hiawassee, United Community Bank, The Plant Stand and at the Saturday evening Concerts. Fresh barbeque and hand-dipped ice cream will be for sale as usual by our terrific Matt and his “Smoker” crew ! Be prepared for another great Season of Music, food and fun !
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Raymond enters ‘Not guilty’ plea
Becky Landress Tribune Editor
Hiawassee resident and businessman, Stan Raymond (59), was charged with Child Molestation and Aggravated Child Molestation in March of this year. He was released see SCHOOL CALENDAR on page 10A on bail in the following days. On April 16, 2010, Raymond enter his plea of ‘Not Guilty’ in answer to the charges.
Bald Eagle Spotted in Hiawassee
Raymond had worked in the real estate business in the area for a number of years. Raymond is married to a teacher at Towns County Schools, and has grown children. Due to the privacy of the alleged victim, no word or statement can be made regarding the accuser or the circumstances that surround the incident(s). No trial date has been announced at this time.
Young Harris College Confers 147 Degrees During Commencement
Submitted photo by Debbie Horvath One of the Chattanooga, TN papers just reported on Friday that Bald Eagles are making a comeback in TN, NC, and Hiawassee GA. On Sunday, this one was spotted resting in a tree at the home of Debbie Horvath, of Hiawassee. The Horvaths reside just east of Towns County Schools. On June 28, 2007 - The Interior Department took the American bald eagle off the endangered species list. Both male and female adult bald eagles have a blackish-brown back and breast; a white head, neck, and tail; and yellow feet and bill. Juvenile bald eagles are a mixture of brown and white. They reach full maturity in four to five years. The female bald eagle is 35 to 37 inches, slightly larger than the male. Wingspan ranges from 72 to 90 inches. Bald eagles can fly to an altitude of 10,000 feet. During level flight, they can achieve speeds of about 30 to 35 mph.
Department of Justice 2009 Recovery Grant
Some of the vehicles purchased with the Grant money.
In Spring of 2009, the Towns County Sheriff’s applied for a grant through the U.S. Department of Justice. Last fall, the Justice Department confirmed that Towns County had been selected
to receive over $535,000 in grant funds, to be used by rural communities to combat illegal drugs. The grant calls for the hiring of 4 additional deputies, the purchase of four patrol vehicles, an all terrain vehicle to
reach isolated areas,and also covers training and related equipment. The grant also pays for a person to administer the grant and manage the funds. To date three deputies have been hired and four patrol vehicles, one new and three used, have been purchased. This equipment will belong to Towns County when the grant expires in summer 2011, and other grants are being applied for. Sheriff Clinton is pleased that Towns County is able to benefit from this opportunity to bolster the campaign against illegal drugs, especially during this trying economic time.
Carringer named as ‘Possible Suspect’ in Cornwell case Becky Landress Tribune Editor
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Fiscal year 2011 begins July 1, 2010. According to Towns County School Superintendent, Dr. Richard Behrens, an announcement was made last week to full time employees of the school system, including teachers and para pros, that two days would be shaved off the 2010-2011 school year calendar. This brings the total shortened calendar to 8 days lost. Six teacher planning days are down, as well as two student days. One teacher asked if the loss of days was for
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August 11th of last year was the last day Kristi Cornwell’s family saw her. Since then, there have been plenty of tips that led no where and no hard evidence. The best piece of evidence made public by the GBI, was a sketch of a vehicle, a Nissan Xterra, and a sketch of a possible sus-
pect. Fast forward to April 8, 2010. James Scott Carringer (42) of Young Harris kills himself in a standoff with police in Buckhead after allegedly kidnapping and rapping a nineteen year old relative. Carringer drove an Xterra. Although his was black, he reportedly had sold a silver one, complete with brushguard,
soon after Cornwell’s disappearance. Last week, John Bankhead, spokesman for the GBI, officially announced Carringer as a “person of interest” in the case. Bankhead confirmed the GBI was investigating Carringer’s possible involvement in the case. According to Banksee P. LINK on page 10 A
Young Harris College and went on to North Georgia College and State University where he earned his bachelor ’s degree and later a law degree from the University of Georgia School of Law. In 1992, Ralston was elected to the Georgia State Senate and served until 1998 when he won the Republican nomination for Attorney General of Georgia. In 2002, Ralston Young Harris College alumnus and was elected to the Speaker of the Georgia House of Georgia House Representatives David E. Ralston addressed the graduates on the theme of Representaof courage and character. tives to serve the citizens of the 7th Submitted article District. On January 11, 2010, Ralston was Young Harris College elected Speaker of the held its commencement Georgia House of Repreceremony on Saturday, sentatives. Aside from his May 8, at 11 a.m. in legislative duties, Ralston Glenn Auditorium of the is a practicing attorney in Clegg Fine Arts Build- Blue Ridge, Ga. His civic ing on the YHC campus. duties include active parThe College awarded ticipation with the Fannin 147 associate degrees to County Chamber of students in liberal arts, Commerce, Blue Ridge religious studies, art, Mountains Arts Associamusical theatre, music, tion and the Blue Ridge theatre, science, allied Lions Club. health, athletic training, business, education and In addition to conferoutdoor education. ring academic degrees at YHC alumnus and the ceremony, President Speaker of the Georgia Cox also awarded the House of Representa- President’s Medallion, the tives David E. Ralston highest honor bestowed addressed the graduates by Young Harris College, on the theme of courage to William H. “Bill” Fox, and character. He com- ‘50, and Mary Ann Nielsmended the members en Fox of Young Harris, of the Class of 2010 on Ga., longtime beloved their achievements and theatre and music profeschallenged them to be sors whose 80 combined ethical leaders. Young years of service to the Harris College President College laid the foundaCathy Cox presented tion for the College’s Ralston with an honor- Division of Fine Arts. The ary bachelor of science President’s Medallion is in business and public awarded to alumni and policy, a degree that will friends of Young Harris be awarded for the first College that have made time at Young Harris Col- extraordinary contributions to the College. lege in spring 2011. Ralston attended
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Regular meetings
calendar events and community news
Commissioner’s meeting 3rd Thursday of every month at 5:30 in the court-
Chili cookers and runners--time is getting short! the Fairgrounds and back. You can run, walk, or push the baby carriage. Prizes and t-shirts are waiting for you.
room. hiawassee council meeting is the 1st Tuesday of each
month at 4 p.m. young harris council meets the 1st Tuesday of each month. towns county school board meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. Towns County Water Authority The Towns County Water Authority’s monthly board meeting time is changing. The new time will be every 3rd Monday of the month at 6 PM instead of 7 PM
Community Calendar Mountain Computer User Group meets the 2nd
Monday of each month in the Goolsby Center, Young Harris College. All meetings are open to the public. Great door prizes will be awarded to members present. A Q&A session will begin at 6 PM (prior to the feature presentation at 7PM) so bring your questions and we will try to find an answer. Come join us for an interesting evening about computer topics. 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, 706-3791488 Mountain Community Seniors meet 2nd Thursday at 2 pm at Senior Center in Hiawassee. Bridge- Newcomers and visitors are welcome for
intermediate level bridge. We meet on Mondays and Fridays at 12:45 p.m. at the Towns County Recreation Department. Contact Eden at 706-896-6921 for more information. GA Chapter Meeting -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, NOAA officers, warrant officers and surviving spouses are invited to attend. For information please contact John Quinlan at 706-896-2430 or visit www. moaa.org/chapter/blueridgemountains. VFW Fish Fry All You Can Eat, only $9.00. 2nd and 4th Friday, 4:30-
7:00p.m. VFW Post 7807 on Highway 288, Hiawassee. “Yahoo…It’s A Barbeque celebrating Dads and Daugh-
ters! Saturday, May 22nd, Hiawassee Trout Lodge at 6:00 p.m. Sponsored by McConnell Memorial Baptist Church Women’s Ministries. Tickets are $15.00 per Dad/cowgirl(s) and are available at the McConnell Church office, 84 Church Street, in Hiawassee
Second Annual Candidates Forum and BBQ
Everyone is busy, but if you haven’t signed up for the Towns County Fire Corps second “Fire in the Mountains” Chili Cook-off on Memorial Day Saturday, May 29, 2010, now is the time to do it. Go to our website townscountyfirecorps.org and the rules and registration forms are there for both the cook-off and the 5K Race. Both events will be held on the square in Hiawassee GA to benefit the Towns County Fire Rescue Department. The 5K starts at 9 a.m. going from the square to
Win the top prize of $300 with your special chili recipe. Like belly buttons, everyone has one, but your chili can be the winner! $200, $100 for the second and third prizes. We have plenty of room around the square for your cooking and your creative booth. Cooks will get their thing going at 8 a.m., opening ceremonies will be at 10:30 a.m. and judging at noon. The whole family will enjoy entertainment, food, ice cream, and fire safety demonstrations by the firemen, especially geared to the children. If you need more information, call 706-896-6240 and leave a message and someone will get back to you asap. Don’t miss the fun!
Towns County Youth Football Cheerleading Registration Towns County Youth Cheerleading is now registering girls for the 2010 fall season. Forms will be sent home from school. You may also pick one up in the elementary school office. Please fill out and return the form with the $60 registration fee by June 5, 2010. This fee covers the rental of the uniform and pom-poms and a trophy.
-May 25th 12 Noon, Daniels Steakhouse; Towns County Monthly meeting. Everyone/Anyone is welcome to attend. -May 25 at 6:00pm, Survivor Dinner for all Survivors. Completely FREE of charge. Invitations will be sent out. Dinner will be held at McConnell Memorial Baptist Church in the Life Center. Please make sure if you are a survivor, that your name is on our register. Please call the telephone number listed below. - Towns County Relay will be held on Friday June 4th 6p-until. The Relay will be located on the Town Square. -Luminaries on are sale; either for IN MEMORY/ IN HONOR -Brown & Pink "Fight Like a Girl' T-shirts contact any local team- They will be on sale as long as the supplies last! Anyone with any questions reguarding how they can volunteer or a specific event please feel free to call 706-897-3228 The Eastern Stars Are Looking for Your Help!! Once again, the Stars of Hiawassee, in an effort to raise funds to relieve some of the financial burdens of our community, are asking for your assistance and participation in our Annual Yard Sale! This year, as always, it will be held on Memorial Day Weekend and we need your Spring Cleaning Donations. While cleaning out your closets and garages should you come across items that would make perfect treasures for someone else, please remember the Stars! Call Ina Kozesky (706-896-2995), Frances Shook (706-896-2647), Britney Pack (706-7458160), or Alan Lovell (706-896-8611) a call to come by and pick up your donated items. Thank you!
Does this look like fun?
Would you like to be a part of a wonderful group? Consider the Towns County Mentor Program as a wonderful opportunity to contribute to our school and our community. This is an adult to child, one on one, school based program that serves students preschool through twelfth grade. By becoming a mentor, you agree to give one hour of your time each week. Mentors encourage students to succeed both academically and socially. Mentors serve as supporting adults in a child’s life by being a guide, a role Forms can be returned model, and a friend. to Ellen Stephens at Towns County Elementary school The Towns County Mentor Prountil May 27, 2010 or you gram proudly hosts special events may bring your form and during the school year. One of the check to the fitting season favorites is the End of the Year Ice on June 5, 2010 from 9 Cream Social. On April 30, 2010 the am-12 pm at the Towns mentors and mentees had a great time County Recreation Depart- making ice cream sundaes with all ment. Please make checks the toppings. Everyone loved the ice payable to Towns County cream, but the mentors and mentees Youth Cheerleading. especially enjoyed getting to spend time together. If you have any questions, or if you are interested If you would like to make a differin coaching a squad, please ence in the life of a child by becomcontact Ellen Stephens at ing a mentor, please contact Cynthia 897-4999 or Bunny Wil- Wood, Towns County Mentor Coorliams 781-8945. dinator, at 896-4131 xt. 1235.
Towns County Republican Party invites you to come out and join us on Saturday, June 5th, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Hiawassee Square. Take this free opportunity to meet over 35 candidates and hear their positions and ask them questions. Speeches are free- BBQ is $8 per plate or $15 for two. Candidates include; Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, State Senator Jim Butterworth and State Representative Stephen Allison, among many others. Presentation starts at noon. Your opinion counts.. take part in the straw poll with results in 7 newspapers! We will have incredible door prizes, bake sale, silent auction and face painting. Live music by the Nationally Acclaimed Gospel singer Buddy Benedict and his band will also be featured.
MRACG Rummage Sale Mountain Regional Arts and Crafts Guild will be holding a rummage sale on May 22 in the parking lot next to the Dollar General in downtown Hiawassee. Come to find that perfect shirt, great read, household item or can’t live without treasure. Come to shop and go home with a great find. This is a fundraiser to support the arts. Donations will gladly be accepted and will be designated to help support our Summer Arts Program for children.
Pampered Chef Fundraiser for Food Pantry The Towns County Food Pantry will be hosting a Pampered Chef Fundraising Party, Thursday, May 20th, 12pm-2pm. Pampered Chef representative, Vickie Gibson will be demonstrating products and of course there will be food to sample. So please come by, get a bite to eat, and check out Pampered Chef’s newest items. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to The Towns County Food Pantry. For more information or directions call the pantry at 706896-4783
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community news A hidden treasure- just around the bend
Becky Landress Tribune Editor
About 4 miles off Hwy. 76 in Hiawassee, sits a quiet, restful retreat. Bald Mountain Camping Resort was bought in the winter of 2004 by Michael Dvorak. Since Dvorak took over the facility, the changes he made have been dramatic. As you round the bend off Fodder Creek Road, on to Gander Gap Road, the changes can be spotted at the entrance of the facility. The resort has been totally renovated. The new and improved facility now offers all types of camping, whether it be by tent,
camper or in one of the new deluxe cabins. While there, guests may enjoy the pool, miniature golf, fishing, shuffle board, the game room or the huge new pavilion. The pavilion seats 250 guests and is complete with a full service kitchen and a sound system. The resort is overflowing with groups from May through October of each year. These groups that stay at Bald Mountain Park feed thousands in revenue to Towns County’s economy each year. The resort supports businesses in Towns County in many ways. Brochures and menus are displayed at the resort so guests may
see all the various amenities offered in the area. All the overflow of guests from the resort are sent to local hotels often. Dvorak stated that he is proud to be part of Towns County. He is thrilled with how well all the renovations turned out at the resort. “I go to work each day and love what I do and all the people I get to meet.” stated Dvorak. Anyone interested in booking a reservation, whether it be use of the pavilion for a get together, or a reservation for one of the full service camp sites (including water, electric, cable television and even hi-fi), call the friendly staff at 706-896-8896.
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opinions and editorials
What’s on your mind? Dear Editor: Day in and day out the media, and our government tell us that we should thank China for helping save the world’s economy. What a joke! We are supposed to thank the Communist Chinese military for finding a way to eventually take over the world’s economy. By undercutting labor costs, distribution costs, and a host of other costs, the major countries of the world, including the United States, is sending so much of our manufacturing to China that it will eventually control everything – to the detriment of all the free nations of the world. It is a proven fact that China’s economy is fully America Under Invasion OpEd By: Gary Meier I. INTRODUCTION Signs in Spanish have proliferated everywhere in the United States of America, leading many to question what is happening to their country. What is happening is that America is being invaded by a vast hoard of illegal aliens from the south. Worst yet, many Americans are oblivious to the negative impact this invasion is causing. Are people crossing the border without proper paperwork committing a crime? The person charged with protecting our borders, neophyte Janet Napolitano, has said that illegal immigration is NOT a crime. She’s too incompetent to be able to explain how that jives with the law that says “Any alien who enters or attempts to enter the United States at any time or place other than as designated by immigration officers . . . shall, for the first commission of any such offense, be fined under title 18 or imprisoned not more than 6 months, or both.” Illegal immigration, then, is the act of foreign nationals violating U.S. immigration policies and national laws by immigrating to the United States without proper consent from the United States government. Nancy Pelosi, the democrats equivalent to Daffy Duck, recently told a group of both legal and illegal immigrants and their families that enforcement of existing immigration laws, as currently practiced, is ‘unAmerican. The joke is, current laws on the books are not being enforced. Napolitano and Pelosi represent the warped mind-set of the left that is presently driving the discussion of illegal immigration in America. The flood of illegals is astounding. No one is sure what the total number is but estimates from the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR), the U.S. Government and the Center for Immigration Studies puts the number between 10 and 13 million. That’s a lot of people impacting the economy and culture of this country. According to the Pew Hispanic Center, 57% of illegal immigrants are from Mexico, 24% from other Latin American countries, 9% from Asia, 6% from Europe and Canada and 4% from the rest of the world. Broken down according to states, 47% of the illegals live in California, Texas and Florida. II. DAMAGE TO AMERICA Churches, do-gooders, liberals, educators, governments, employers and others who are unaware of or just don’t care about the significant problems illegals present are just as guilty as the illegals themselves. Do not be deceived…illegal aliens are a detriment to our country. Continue reading to see how. A. Crime Illegals have added immensely to the crime problem of the U.S. Newspapers are filled daily with mayhem perpetuated by them. Below are examples taken from news sources. Examples such as below are
controlled by its military. Yes, there are many “front men” who allegedly “own” the companies doing business throughout the world. However, where did these individuals obtain the funds to “buy” the companies they “own”? This is similar to the Russian Federation and how it provided funds for its oligarchy to “buy” various industries. Here too, we must realize that the Russian government, including its military, is financially supporting industry, again with the long-term objective to control the world’s economy.
Becky Landress
Today, my second daughter celebrated her sixteenth birthday. That seems so surreal to me. It seems like only a few years ago that I was that very age. That has been 20 years in reality. It gets me to wondering where all those years went. In a sense- I know, and in another- I don’t. I know they were spent raising my kids. They
very pleased to be able to report to you that our staff is going above and beyond the call of duty to represent you well.
Chris Clinton, Sheriff
A couple of weeks ago Eventually we will see a financial confrontation we had an audit of our Georgia Crime Informabetween the “powers that be” within China and see LET LUKE on page 6A tion (GCIC) terminals for the Towns County Sheriff’s Office. The Georgia duplicated thousands of times each month throughout Bureau of Investigation the country. conducts regular audits of January 2009—Juan Santiago Toledo, an illegal all agencies that use GCIC alien, pled guilty to first-degree manslaughter for terminals. We were told repeatedly stabbing a woman in Poughkeepsie New by the agent conducting York in July 2007. the audit that our office February 2009—Santos Rivera, a Salvadoran illegal was one of the most proalien residing in Texas was convicted of sexual assault fessional agencies that for raping a 23-month old baby. the auditor worked with. March 2009 — Manuel Cazares, an illegal alien, The audit results inditurned himself in to police in Hannibal, Missouri and cated that our staff was admitted murdering two people, one of whom was the doing an excellent job. mother of his child. Much of the praise for April 2009 — Jorge Flores-Rojas, an illegal immi- this should go to Heather grant from Mexico, was sentenced to 24 years in prison Whitaker who serves for trafficking two teen girls to North Carolina to as the Sheriff’s Office perform sex acts. GCIC Terminal Agency May 2009 — Hector Mauricio Hernandez, a Salva- Coordinator (TAC). As doran illegal alien, pled guilty to the fatal shooting of an the TAC, Mrs. Whitaker honors student at Montgomery Blair HS in the suburbs is responsible for making of Washington DC. certain that all our records are kept current and that B. Hit and Run Drivers Unbelievably, some states allow illegal aliens to officers who utilize the obtain drivers licenses. Other states don’t even bother GCIC terminals do so in to prosecute those who are driving without a license. the correct manner. Mrs. As a result, those states with a higher illegal alien popu- Whitaker also ensures lation have a higher number of hit-and-run fatalities. that all agency personnel Illegals are murdering Americans at high rates and who use GCIC meet and running from the scene. remain current with the training and certification C. Costs to American Taxpayers Every illegal alien in American is taking money requirements set forth by from every American taxpayer. First, they often work state law. I would like to in the underground economy and thus, don’t pay taxes. say a public thank you to Secondly, states pay beaucoup bucks in unemployment Heather and the rest of payments to those losing their jobs to illegals willing to the staff for representwork for lower wages. Other areas of direct expense ing our sheriff’s office taken from our pockets to support illegals include in such a professional public education, college education, E n g l i s h manner as to once again as a second language programs, welfare, food stamps, gain the praise of those AFDC, social security, Medicaid, Medicare, criminal state agencies that we justice and corrections, to name a few. These costs are work with. I am always estimated to be a staggering $75 BILLION dollars a year to the American taxpayer. K-12 education alone costs $7.4 billion while incarceration of illegals costs $1.6 billion. It is clear that illegal immigration creates an enormous financial burden on America and its citizens. A burden that is being fostered by churches and others providing services to them and by government incompetence in enforcing the laws. D. Drain on the American Health Care System Medical and insurance costs have been skyrocketing exponentially over the years, some of it attributed to illegal aliens draining the system. Here are some sobering statistics from FAIR. 1. One out of every four uninsured people in the see COMMENTARY MEIER on page 6A
Just a Thought... were full of wiping noses, kissing boo-boos, sitting up all night with belly aches and washing that shirt they’ve just gotta’ have on tomorrow. I have done very little other than that. Worked. I have worked through those 20 years too. I have driven my children to school, went to work, picked them up, gone to some sort of practice, cooked dinner, washed clothes and flop in bed around mid night- day after day. My husband and I have worried over bills that seem endless and budgeted in dentist appointments and new tires. We have gotten birthday money year after year from family and used it to take our family to a
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special dinner. We have taken our kids to see fireworks and swim every 4th of July. We have sat up making sure kids stay safe within the confines of our home during sleep overs and sat up worrying when our oldest daughter first started driving. I have let some friendships lapse and picked up some new. I have developed a new level of respect for my parents and I have learned to thank God for my blessings each day. If I forget, I talk to Him twice as long the next day. Thinking back, I do know where that 20 years has gone. It has landed itself in little lines on my face and gray, swirly hairs on my head that I try to keep concealed. It
has landed in my back as it aches, where it didn’t before. I blame the lines on the days at the beachsitting there watching my children play in the water with their cousins, while I catch up with my sisters. I blame the gray hairs on my kids. Each day, they cause a new one. I blame the backaches on moving each piece of furniture with my husband- by ourselves- when we bought our first home. I will take those 20 years with a heart full of thanks and I pray that my daughter has 20 ahead of her filled with all the blessings that her skin, head, back and heart can handle.
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I would also like to take a moment this week to remind everyone that we will be holding the second annual fundraiser for the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes. This is a cause that I believe in and one that is very dear to my heart. The boys and girls of the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes are given an environment in which they are able to thrive and grow into very productive members of society. These children are given hope for a brighter future. The sheriffs of the State of Georgia are committed to helping these children rise above their unfortunate beginnings by providing the type of support and nurturing environment that all children need. This effort would not be possible without the support of all of you. I would like to thank those of you who have helped out in the past and ask that you continue to support this noble cause. I would also like to encourage those who may not have had an opportunity to get involved to do so now. I believe that our children are our future and we should always lend a hand to those that are less fortunate than we are, especially the children. Please join us on Friday June 11, 2010 for a fun filled day that will help provide support for a great cause. I look forward to seeing you there.
Contemplating Candidacy The first debate is with thyself. Could I be a candidate, seeker of public trust, while deflecting slings and arrows of poisonous rhetoric dispensed to convince the masses of my gross inadequacy? Or would I succumb to the Woody Allen syndrome and believe every acidic word slung with quivering accuracy at the very marrow of my being, leaving no place to hide and too disgusted to fight the pack? So, that is the question. Upon counseling myself in deep thought and careful reflection I would elect not to seek and if nominated, would not accept, nor run for it but rather, from it. Clarence Newton
Congratulations to Garden Club Essay winners Hiawassee Garden Club member and Youth Gardener Chairman Chris Cooney presents awards to Towns County High School students Katie McConnell and Rocsane Tabulinar. They were students of Ms. Patterson-Bridges last year when they wrote essays for the Garden Club of Georgia “Respect the World Around Us” contest. Katie McConnell won 3rd Place and $75, and Rocsane Tabulinar won Honorable Mention and $25 in the statewide division. Congratulations for a job well done.
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Appalachian Pottery Festival
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Benny Patterson needs our help
July 24, 2010, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. @ Bald Mountain Resort, Hiawassee. With the encouragement of artisans and visitors from last year’s show, we have decided to organize a 2010 show. With area artisans such as Steve Turpin, Dwayne Crocker, Roger Corn, Misty Mountain Pottery, Hobson Creek Pottery, Merrylegs Farm Pottery, Byrd Mountain Pottery, Bailey Pottery, Free Spirit Designs, and Hollow Mountain Pottery having already committed and many more to come, this year’s show promises to be a pottery-lovers’ dream! Visit our website at www.appalachianpotteryfestiThe family of Benny val.weebly.com for up-to-date information on featured Patterson is asking for potters and directions. prayers and for help with his medical bills. Benny has been in Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville since he suffered a stroke on Wednesday, March 24th. He is expected to stay in intensive care for 2 Revenge on Tom’s Mountain
Local Author Publishes Thriller
By Jack Gottlieb (L-R) Ms. Melissa Patterson-Bridges, Katie McConnell, Rocsane Tabulinar, and Chris Cooney, Hiawassee Garden Club.
Senior Leadership Day
Residing in the North Georgia Town of Hiawassee, former detective Wade Tillman receives ominous news. A killer by the name of Mary Kate Turner has escaped from prison, vowing to exact revenge for his causing her incarceration. Accompanied by a second psychopathic woman, Turner sets out on a bloody trail from Minnesota, headed for a confrontation with her hated enemy. The sexually starved Mary Kate nearly caused her own end at the hands of her partner when her lust for the kill is overcome by her desire for physical satisfaction.
and leadership activities. Students were asked to develop and implement an ongoing project to help the community. Heather completed a Teacher Appreciation Initiative at the school. Each month she Pictured is Heather Poole, Senior and Jenny Stowers, Project Organizer. provided a small gift for the high On Monday May 11, school teachers to show 2010 senior, Heather her gratitude for all the Poole, presented her work they have done senior leadership project to get her where she is to the board of education. today. Heather received a In the fall the members of prize of two tickets to the the senior class at Towns Georgia Mountain Fair County participated in this summer. She will be Senior Leadership Day. Dr. Richard Behrens, recognized at Honors Day Students were divided Towns County School on May 21st and receive into groups and particiSuperintendent, drew a special cord to wear at pated in team building the winning ticket for graduation. the rain barrel at the Gardening Expo, May 1 at the courthouse. Ellis Wiley, Hiawassee, won the fully equipped rain barrel. Bob Westerfield, University of Georgia faculty member and State Horticulture Specialist Extension Coordinator held a very interesting seminar on Basic Vegetable Gardening. His slide presentation covered the location of the garden and the way to set up the rows – east to west. He said to spend the most time and money on the soil. The soil should be worked when it is slightly moist and 55-65 degrees about 4” deep. Check out www.griffin. uga.edu/bae and www. ugapublicationcaes.edu Mike Brown of Unicoi Detachment, Marine Corps for more information League presents a check to Mary Ann Browning, Trea- on preparing to plant a surer of the Hiawassee Garden Club. Unicoi served garden. Westerfield said Hawg Heaven BBQ during the Hiawassee Garden a soaker hose is the best Club’s Annual Plant Sale on the Square.
A local murder adds to Tillman’s problem, as does a romantic involvement with a female acquaintance. With the help of three motorcycling friends, his bulldog Maynard and the local sheriff, he sets up a defense only to discover that one of the things he was depending on was not what it seemed to be. Until it’s available in bookstores, any individual interested in ordering Revenge On Tom’s Mountain can do so by going to the author’s email address which is:jackgottlieb35@ yahoo.com or calling 706-896-7403. It is also available through publishamerica.com
Gardening Expo Round-up
Unicoi Detachment donates to HGC
irrigation method as the plants stay dry on the top. The best time to irrigate is 9 PM to 9AM. Brenda Hull followed Westerfield with Organic Gardening. She emphasized that gardening should be enjoyable that “With gardening you are only limited with your imagination”. Raised beds are ideal and a terraces work great. She said with raised beds you can raise a lot of vegetables in a little space. Also, rock borders are good because rocks don’t leach anything into the soil. Hull talked about pest control such as frogs, martins, and bats. A bat house should be 20’ high. Herbs in the garden acts as an herbicide. The Gardening Expo was sponsored by the Extension Leadership System (ELS), a committee made up of the Towns County Extension, Hiawassee Garden Club and Master Gardeners.
Butterfly Brain Tumor Foundation for Children The 1st annual Bluegrass Festival to benefit the Butterfly Brain Tumor Foundation for Children will be held May 21st and 22nd, 2010. Show times are Friday 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Saturday 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Classic cars will be on display, vendors and local crafts. Some bands featured include: The Raven Welch Band, Roots & Branches, Forgiven, Hwy 76, Parker Brothers, Regrass and many more! Take 19-129 North from Blairsville approx. 2 miles. Located on Pat Colwell Rd. across from bridge. Contact Ken @ 706-835-9230 for more info.
“And Jesus said unto them ... , “If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to younder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible to you.” Romans 1:17
months and then have rehab for 6 to 8 months. This not only means a lot of travel for the family to give Benny the love and encouragement he needs, but also the tremendous expenses incurred at the hospital. The family has opened a Benny Patterson Care Fund at United Community Bank for anyone wishing to donation to help with expenses. Many of you know his mother, Virginia Smith, his wife, Sandra Patterson, and his sister, Trina Harrell. They thank you for any assistance you can give. The goal is $9000, to replace the bone flap on Benny’s skull.
9th annual Community Day Join us on June 5th from 11-3 for our 9th annual Community Day at Mayor’s Park in Young Harris! A great day filled with food, live Christian music, fun, games, and good times. All music, games and events are provided FREE, including a BBQ lunch. Face painting, dunking tank, sno-kones, races, volleyball, balloon bust, bungee run, giant frisbee, and corn hole toss, just to name a few of the events and games!!! You don’t want to miss a minute! Pastor Stuart Nichols and Refuge Tabernacle invite you to join us for a great day of fun and fellowship! Beyond Chains will be performing!
Christ the King Thrift Store Christ the King Antiques and Furniture Store is a unique Thrift Shop in Hiawassee, GA. While many businesses are struggling in this slow economy, the need to furnish homes with affordable items is still a reality. The unusual mixture of good quality used furniture, antiques and fine china draws a loyal following of customers who check back frequently to see the latest items on display. There is such a wide range from an antique candy dish to garage sale type items that many people drop in often looking for that one elusive item to match a set of something they already own. The ten percent tithe on the proceeds is donated to the Women’s Enrichment Center in Blairsville. In these times when money is tight, there are those human interest stories that folks bring into the Thrift Shop as well.
There are children moving back home with parents and parents that need care and move back with their children creating the inevitable rearrangement of living space. There are newly weds starting out and people who retire and want to donate items in order to downsize. There are deaths in the family and babies being born. At times the volunteers at the Shop are a compassinate listening ear to those who need prayer for the hard times in life. Free Bibles are given out so people can seek the true source of all peace and comfort. It’s not just a thrift store as much as it is a ministry and resource for the community that is timeless, in good times or bad. The store accepts donation items and consignment items but all must be in good condition. Located on S. Main St. across from Zaxby’s. 706-8969203
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pany, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI. Once again it is threatening to relocate its manufacturing out of the US unless Milwaukee and the other cities where it presently has facilities, unless the municipalities grant untold “tax relief.” Government justifies these “reliefs” by stating retention of business will provide employment. Really? Will it really lower the true unemployment rate of 25% to 35%? Of course not! You will ask where the 25% to 35% rate I used came from when the “official” unemployment rate is approximately 10%. First, take the millions of people who have used up their unemployment benefits and fallen off the rolls. These people are no longer counted as “unemployed” for “official” purposes. Second, how many millions of people have been forced to accept positions with wages drastically lower than their former income. They take work 10%, 25%, even 50% less than before, without benefits, possibly even part time rather than full time work. These people too are no longer included in the unemployment rolls even thought their life style has drastically decreased. So what can we do? Unless our government is willing to “bite the bullet” and stand up to Big Business, nothing will change. Will this happen? Maybe eventually, but not in my lifetime. I am 55-yearsold, disabled from an auto wreck, living on a barebones disability income, and on the verge of losing everything I own. Does anyone care? Of course not! Others have their own problems and to them, I am just another “down and out.” Maybe one day I will see them and others at a homeless shelter. Thank you. Sincerely, /s/ C. Dean Luke
continued from page 4A Russia. The question is who will be the winner? We know who the losers will be – all other nations of the world, including the U.S., Britain, France, Germany, Japan, and those nations that have been financially strong since World War II. What can be done to stop, or at least limit the strangle hold China and Russia have over the rest of the world? We must immediately stop sending our manufacturing to these nations. We must demand they comply with the financial promises made in the past. We must take any action necessary to force China and Russia to comply with sound fiscal policies that are viable to all nations, not just their own. Can these measures be taken? Yes, they can. However, will our government take the necessary actions to implement strong enforcement measures to limit the continued spread of Russian and Chinese control? Of course not! Big Business is willing to take any action to limit the outpouring of its funds. They would rather save a penny while risking the long-term stability of the free world. Big Business is willing to cut the throats of the people of the nations in which they reside just to save a few pennies. To hell with people – save a few pennies and make more profit for Big Business. Conversely, saving a few cents for Big Business helps its top managers make larger and larger compensation packages. Again, it is the almighty dollar that is destroying all, especially the individual. Another area of concern is the tax incentives government easily grants Big Business. Take for instance The Harley – Davidson Motor Com-
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2. When the 3.5 million immigrants receiving insurance through publicly funded Medicaid are factored in, almost half of immigrants have either no insurance or have it provided to them at taxpayers’ expense. 3. In some hospitals, as much as two-thirds of total operating costs are for uncompensated care for illegal aliens. 4. Although a national total of annual unreimbursed medical expenses for illegal aliens is not available, it is clear that those costs are more than one billion dollars. It is quite apparent that for lack of law enforcement, taxpayers are being forced to foot the medical bills of all illegals. Not only that, but many hospitals are being forced to close departments, reduce staff and cut back services, in affect reducing the level of care for paying American citizens. E. Election Fraud It remains a mystery how those championing mercy for illegals are not aware of the tremendous ramifications of an election outcome determined by noncitizens voting. The ACORN organization registered anyone and everyone in the last election. For the most part, the eligibility of these registrants was not checked. Safeguards are non-existent to prevent noncitizens from registering or voting. Imagine what would happen if all of the 21 million legal and illegal residents of voting age should vote in a national election. This is not a potential problem but an actual problem. It is recognized that almost every one of these noncitizen voters vote for Democrats. F. Deleterious Impact on Blacks and the Poor Activist and homeless advocate Ted Hayes contends that Blacks are “being overrun” by illegals. He complains that “the companeros have taken all the housing. If you don’t speak Spanish they turn you down for jobs. Our children are jumped upon in the schools. They are trying to drive us out”. His conclusion is that illegal immigration is the biggest threat to Blacks since slavery. Research out of Harvard University and MIT shows that illegal immigration has a substantial effect on reducing the economic status of U.S. poor while benefiting middle class individuals and wealthier Americans. Other studies have shown that even a 10% influx of illegals to a specific skill reduced Black wages 4% and lowered the employment rate of Black men by 3.5%. G. Identity Theft Identity theft has proliferated in recent years in tandem with the rising flood of illegal immigrants. Identity theft is a crook obtaining someone’s personal information and using this information for their own personal gain. With the proper information an illegal can obtain credit, open checking accounts and even secure passports in your name. Illegal immigrants primarily use social security numbers that do not belong to them in order to obtain fake work documentation.
H. Drug Smuggling According to the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration and Claims, “drug smuggling fosters, subsidizes, and is dependent upon continued illegal immigration and alien smuggling.” I. Americans Losing Higher Education Opportunities Efforts are under way in several states to allow illegal aliens to pay steeply discounted in-state tuition at public colleges and universities— rates not Towns County Rabies Clinic available to American citizens from other states. As state universities across the country increasingly limit Saturday, May 29, 2010 Sponsored by Hiawassee Animal Hospital and Towns enrollment, increasing the intake of illegal aliens into these schools will mean fewer opportunities and less County 4-H Clubs 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon- Young Harris Elem. aid for U.S. citizens and legal immigrants. Admitting and subsidizing illegal aliens, in effect, punishes citiSch. Bldg. 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon- Towns Co. High Sch. zens and legal residents who have done nothing wrong themselves. parking lot 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.- Towns County High Sch. III. THE SOLUTION parking lot Politicians and others have taken a simple problem 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m.- Hiawassee Animal Hos. and made it into one in which there are hundreds of solutions being proffered. All discussions on the subparking lot Prices:Dogs/ Cats- Rabies- $10.00 Distemper/parvo- ject need to address only one fact: persons crossing our borders illegally are criminals, they are breaking 13.00
the law of the land, they do not belong in our country. Period. End of discussion. Therefore, the United States of America needs to rid itself of these people and insure that they and others of their ilk do not invade our country again. If they want to enter our country legally, they are certainly welcome and encouraged by many of us to do so.In the final analysis, the explanation for the influx of illegal immigrants is called the Law of Incentives. Here’s how the Law of Incentives works. I believe that reading is the key to success in school. Therefore, when our daughter was in elementary school, we offered her $1.00 for every book she read, but she had to read a minimum of 40 books. She finished 40 books before the summer was over with the required written report for every book. Without the incentive of cash for her piggy bank, she would never have read all those books. Same with training a dog to do tricks and be just plain obedient. Try training a dog to do anything without treats…it’s a losing cause. Presently, the Law of Incentives is working overtime to draw illegal immigrants to our country. We are practically begging them to invade our shores. Here are some examples. A. Churches Churches are providing services in Spanish, food banks, special activities, counseling services, sanctuaries, housing, spiritual retreats and teaching English. In doing these things they appear ignorant of the harm they are doing, and they are willingly and knowingly aiding and abetting an illegal activity. In both instances, they are not acting as Christians. R o m a n s 13:1&2 explicitly tell us: “Everyone must submit to the governing authorities…so then, the one who resists the authority is opposing God’s command”. That’s called disobedience and is a sin. B. Governments - Local, State & Federal By providing free services of every kind imaginable…welfare, food stamps, public education, university education, health care, Social Security, drivers licenses, Medicaid, Medicare. Our governments, by their actions, are saying to people all over the world: “Please come to America, please don’t bother us with doing it legally…that’s too much paperwork, please come and bring your family“. C. Employers The biggest incentive for illegal aliens to come to the United States is the work available. Most employers pay illegal immigrants much more than they would typically receive in their former country. Many pay them under the table, thus avoiding the payment of unemployment insurance, social security taxes and medical insurance. Most of the earned income is sent to their home countries with the same effect as companies who have moved their operations overseas…the money does not stay in America. Thus, “IF INCENTIVES FOR FOREIGNERS TO COME TO OUR COUNTRY ILLEGALLY ARE REMOVED, THE ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION PROBLEM WILL DISAPPEAR“. To this end, the Law of Incentives should be repealed and the following laws immediately be instituted in its place: A. Any alien found without proper, authentic paperwork will be immediately fined and thrown in jail, as our present federal law requires. B. Any church providing ministry or service of any kind to an illegal alien will immediately lose its taxexempt status. C. Any public elementary, high school or university providing an education to any illegal immigrant will lose state and federal funding. In addition, the employees responsible will be fired. D. Employers who hire any illegal immigrant will immediately be jailed. The Immigration and Reform Act of 1986 outlawed hiring illegal alien workers. Now the law needs to be enforced. Prohibit hospitals, clinics and doctors from providing medical services of any kind to anyone not able to provide proper, authentic paperwork. Levy a huge fine every time the law is broken. Amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to make it impossible for children born in the U.S. to illegal immigrants to gain citizenship. Finally, I have purposely not even mentioned control of our borders, building a fence along the U.S./Mexican border, utilizing the Armed Forces to patrol the borders, etc. Granted, Americans should expect our leaders to gain control over our borders and the interior of the country so that we have the assurance that aliens, whether immigrants or visitors, are legally present in the country. That objective is of vital importance for the sake of national security as well as for the impact on our tax bills. However, border control, fences and Armed Forces are the only solutions shortsighted politicians have offered. That is like putting a band-aid on a hemorrhaging wound. At this point in our history a tourniquet needs to be applied and the wound sutured. It’s called REPEALING THE THE LAW OF INCENTIVES !!
SUMMER PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN INTRODUCTION TO ARTS AND CRAFTS The Mountain Regional Arts & Crafts Guild, Inc., will be offering arts & crafts classes for children ages 8 to 13 throughout the Summer at the ArtWorks Artisan Center located at 308 Big Sky Drive (next to Joan of Art and behind the Holiday Inn Express) in downtown Hiawassee. Each class is only $5 and includes the supplies needed. Come by the store or check out the website www.mtnregionalartscraftsguild.org to see the Summer Schedule and full descriptions of each class and examples of finished work.
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OPERATION PUP
(Prevent Unwanted Pets, Inc.)
“Spay & Neuter Cats & Dogs – The Kindest Way To End Pet Overpopulation”
Quiet Heroes In Our Midst: Community Businesses Helping Cats & Dogs Did You Know? Many of our local establishments are unsung heroes for homeless cats and dogs. They take them in at their businesses or go to shelters and adopt them. We’re highlighting some of these inspiring citizens and we hope you’ll stop by their stores and say thank you for helping the Community, and most of all for giving those wonderful, unwanted pets a chance. Walk into Mountain Graphics at 382 Bel Aire Drive in Hiawassee and you’ll instantly be transported back to “the meeting place,” Floyd’s Barber Shop in Mayberry. Just plop yourself down on the sofa-that is if there’s room-since Betty the dog “has made a science of draping it” says Cyndi and Alec Therrel, the owners. Don’t worry they’ll tell you, she’ll share her space while she lazily watches people come and go. However, life wasn’t so easy before Tommy came along. Cyndi reminisces about that cold rainy January day two years ago when their son Tommy and his friend were heading toward Warne on Gum Log Road and swerved their car to avoid something in the road. “Was that a puppy?” They went
back to investigate and found a shivering, tiny black pup. Tommy immediately called home to plead his case but Cyndi promptly said “no-we already have a rescued dog, Sadie, who won’t take well to it.” “But its cold and it’s a puppy,” he said, and then brought her home anyway “and I fell in love-she’s all about personality.” Betty’s personality comes out when she spots Tommy-she transforms back into puppyhood, jumping and playing-he’s the light of her life and her reason for being, literally. At 2 lbs and 4 weeks, she wasn’t even old enough to be weaned, according to vet, Dr. Kirk Vardeman, but with loving care she’s now Betty, “one of the girls,” a happy, healthy 45 lb shop dog during the day and house dog at night. Cyndi says that Betty has only run away twice-Chief of Police, Jimmy Wright, called reporting that Betty was heading to Grandma’s house. While Cyndi proudly goes over Betty’s photo album from puppyhood to adolescence, relaying that she and Tommy chose December 13 for Betty’s birthday (same as theirs), Betty contentedly chews on her pants leg. Sadly, since the recession, Alec and Cyndi have had to lay off their employees and cut back wherever they can, but Nancy, a dog lover, still comes back to see Betty and you can too. Stop in sometime and hang out with Betty and thank Tommy, Alec and Cyndi for selflessly helping the Community and one lucky dog.
Community & Columnists ‘Local Yokel’
Our winner last week was Mrs. Danielle Forrester of We need Yokels! Hiawassee. If anyone has a photo to submit to take part in our She correctly ‘Local Yokel’ column, please send us a photo and the identified name of the Yokel to townstribune@gmail.com or the man in you can drop your photo off to us at 101 South Main woman in Street Unit 4, Hiawassee. this photo, Mr. and Mrs. How well do you know the winner’s name. your neighbors? What The first to correctly E.N. Nichabout significant parts of identify, will receive either olson. He was the towns county extension agent history located around a 6 months subscription to many years ago. Towns County? Towns Tribune or three Well, this is a brand free classified ads (to be new column, exclusive to used anytime within a the Towns Tribune, to test year). your knowledge. Send your guess to Each week, a new townstribune@gmail.com ‘Local Yokel’ or a place Be sure your name and a from Towns County’s way of contact is included. past will be featured. It We will respond if you are is up to you, our readers, the winner. Have fun and to identify the ‘Yokel’ good luck! or ‘Hangout’ each week. This week: Identify Answers to who or what the young lady in this will be featured the fol- photo. lowing week, along with
Have you had your dream interpreted?
pit below ground. It did not hit the bottom of this pit as I saw light below with some type of activity going on. I did not know what this activity was. Can Too Much Storage Someone was driving Be A Bad Thing? by and threw me a rope. We often have troubling I used the rope to pull My friends Eric and dreams. When we are up myself out of the pit.” Leslie recently renovated against hard times our fear their kitchen and asked and struggle come out in Interpretation: Dream- for my input on the pantry out dreams. Often there er, you are an over-comer. design. During the process is a solution lock in the You have experienced Eric asked me, “Is there meaning of the dream. some family issues that such a thing as having Some meanings such as have felt like a slippery TOO MUCH storage “pit” meaning “no way trap, knowing it could take space?” Interesting quesout” and “home”, your you to a place you hadn’t tion. Typically organizing “life”. We see “rope” as been before. It took you challenges result from a “a way out” when there by surprise but your faith combination of factors seemed no way out. has given you something including inadequate, When we see a “familiar to hold onto and a way under-utilized, or poorly road” we know we have out. “Someone” is look- configured storage space. been there before, but “all ing out for you. However, sometimes of a sudden” shows us the Requirements: Give your having too much storthere is a change of direc- dream a title, is it color or age space can present an black & white, your feelings, organizing issue because tion. This week’s dream: In Dreamer’s Own in less than 110 words. Send of a little thing called ParWords: “I was driving to thedreamseer@gmail. kinson’s Law, which states down a familiar road-- com all dreams will remain that work expands to fill admiring homes accom- anonymous. Addresses of the time available. As panied by what I thought inappropriate emails will work e-x-p-a-n-d-s to fill to be my grand-daughter. be blocked. I will not be the time available, STUFF able to interpret all that are also spreads and expands When all of a sudden, submitted, but I may select when there is space for it. there were potholes in the yours! I, The Dream Seer, street. It quickly became have studied dreams under I have many clients who sand--a construction site. Streams Ministries/Stir The honestly think if they just There were no warnings. Water Network for 6 years. had “more space” their My car plunged into an I have over 430 dreams cer- clutter problems would immense sand pit. My tified with a 96% accuracy be over. The truth is that UNLESS you’re in the car was stuck in this sand rate. habit of living consciously, children’s teachers. What and deliberately monitorchildren learn in sex eduing your habits. cation classes, about aborthe shelter. She gets along For example: tion, homosexuality and very well with the other •Do you make deciother moral issues is of cats. Rebecca would be sions quickly about the special concern to many great in a quiet home and paper and things that enter parents in our communiwould be a perfect friend your life, or do you put off ties today and none should for an adult companion decision-making and end be unwilling to challenge in need of a feline’s love! up overwhelmed later? a system that does not Call June at 706-379-2169 •Do you shop carefully honor the values of the for more info. on Rebecca. and thoughtfully, only Meet Rebecca, she is a community it serves. beautiful black long hair If you would like to learn buying what you really more about Castaway Critneed, or do you “bargain For perspective, adult. She is extremely ters or to see more animals remember that your chil- easy going, loves to be availabe for adoption, hunt” for things you don’t drens’ teachers work for petted and brushed. Her please visit us at castaway- need, or impulse buy anything you want? you. You elect the school favorite activity is nap- critters.org. board that hires them. ping on the cat condo at Your taxes pay their salaries. Accountability is the stuff of which excellence is made, and the educators who serve your community are accountable to those parents who entrust its teachers with their greatest treasures.
Rare Kids; Well Done Ask Dr. Don... We began this series answering the question, My husband and I feel like we are at war with the school our children attend. They are not being taught the values we believe in. Do you have any suggestions? The quick answer is, How about private school or home schooling? I know, the quick answer may not always be the doable answer. I talk with parents all the time who are so concerned that they choose one of those options. But not all can. What about those who can’t? Remember that the education your children receive – especially the moral education – is the ultimate responsibility of parents. If you are concerned about what your kids are being taught, you have the right –and the responsibility – to discuss those issues with your
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•Do you accept unwanted “guilt-donations” from friends and family or do you tactfully decline? These are just a few of the habits that will determine whether your house is cluttered or comfortable long term. In my house, I have an attic -- two of ‘em actually. Yet NOTHING is up there. Why? Because I’m conscious of the fact that I don’t want to fill every nook and cranny of my life, simply because I have the space to do so. The same holds true with Eric and Leslie’s gorgeous new kitchen. If they’re careful, and they teach their kids well, they’ll stay organized and happy even with lots of tempting empty space available. But if they’re not diligent and conscious, that “extra” storage space will quickly become an excuse to keep everything and anything and it will be full in short order. The bad thing about creating MORE space than you had before is that once it’s full, it’s just a BIGGER mess to sort through than you used to have. Empty space is sometimes difficult for people to live with, but the more comfortable you can be with it, the less likely you are to fill it up with things that aren’t important to you. Monica Ricci has been an organizing and productivity specialist since 1998. She offers onsite consulting, as well as motivational speaking and productivity workshops. She has been featured on HGTV’s Mission:Organization and is the author of Organize Your Office In No Time. To hire Monica to speak to your group, visit www.CatalystOrganizing.com or reach Monica at 770-569-2642.
SPORTS
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VFW Golf
Thursday, May 13th. Todays game was a Modified “B” Scramble and the winning team is: Jim Taylor (Captain), Robert Lyle, Walt Scott, Myron Grizio shot a score of 69, coming in -3 under par
Blue and White Game Brings the spring practices to a Close
By: Ethan Burch Towns Tribune Sports
HIAWASSEE- This past Friday at McClure Field on the campus of Towns County High School, the Indians Varsity football team capped of their spring practices with the annual Blue and White football game. The players were divided into the teams of Blue and White and were given the opportunity to see how the practices were helping them to progress and also to give the fans an idea of what was in store for the upcoming season. The Indians had seen a long offseason and were ready to get back out on the field again. Both the players and coaches were excited for this opportunity and they had right to be. The squad had worked hard all throughout the spring both on the practice field and in the weight room and this was their chance to see if the hard work had paid off. Sophomore quarterback Zack Stroud took the first snap behind center for the blue team and looked to be capable of running the team’s offense. The blue team decided to bring more of a rushing offense to the field, while the white team led by upcoming freshman quarterback Jackson Noblet brought a strong attack through the air. The eight grader and soon to be high school freshman Noblet looked
extremely confident connecting with junior wide receiver/defensive back Billy Meier through the air on a long touchdown which was the first of the game for either team. Noblet would also rush for one touchdown in the game. The white team would come away with the higher score in the game. When junior defensive back Billy Meier was asked about the team’s status coming out of spring practices, he replied “This year you are going to see the strongest defenses that we have had in four years. Also, a lot of talented younger players I can’t wait to watch step up this season. I feel very confident that we are going to win a lot of football games.” With this being said, the team has both the experience with upcoming seniors such as Billy Meier and the youth with future freshman Jackson Noblet. These aspects are just what the team needs to show signs of improvement for the upcoming football season. With the coaches and players confident and showing a very talented team coming out of the spring practices, fans are also feeling the excitement as the team heads into their summer offseason and training. The Indians are looking strong and show a lot of potential as they head into the upcoming season.
Upcoming Freshman Brett Barrett receive pass from Sophomore QB Zack Stroud during pregame warm ups.
Sophomore Quarterback - Zack Stroud
Team Huddle after completion of the Blue & White game
Photo by: Becky Landress
Photo by Ethan Burch- Towns Tribune Sports
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Senior Billy Meier with Upcoming freshman QB Jackson Noblet
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Chatuge Ladies Golf Association Announcing the winners from last week’s scramble: there was a 3-way tie for first place; the teams were Betty Friedhoff, Carol Mann, Ellen Moore and Anita Flood; Vicky Donaldson, Ann Parsons and Charlene Hogsed; Linda MacDonald, Nancy Jenson and Sandy Jersey. The 4th payout spot went to the team of Barbara Boswell, Jan Thumberg and Jackie Rossi. Lorene Avery won the chip-in pot. This week’s play (May
Jackie with Andrea Page
11) was a low gross-low net game. Anne Rakestraw won the chip-in pot and Anita Flood won the pot for least number of putts. Winners for the low gross/low net event on May 11 are Flights A, B, C & D the first low gross winners are Opal Rose, Nancy Jenson, Anita Flood and
Jackie Rossi on the tee box on #15
Jan Still respectively, second low gross winners were Barbara Boswell, Glenda Geddings, Anne Rakestraw and Sandy Jersey, the low net winners were Nancy Outlaw, Betty Long, Ellen Moore and Andrea Page.
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Community & Columnists Towns County Trapshooting Benefit Event Sheriff Chris Clinton of Towns County and Ed Jones, President of the Chatuge Gun Club, announced the 2nd Annual Georgia Sheriff’s Youth Homes Benefit Trapshooting Event to be held on June 11th , 2010 at the Shooting Range on Owl Creek Road in Hiawassee. The event runs from 8am to 5pm. There will be shooting awards, silent auctions, raffles for guns, guided hog hunting trips, guided fishing trips, horseback riding, a days use of a pontoon boat, paintings, knives, and many other items. Many door prizes, which have been donated by local businesses will be distributed to participants. A free lunch will be provided to shooters. Lunch will also be available for non-shooters and visitors, who may also participate in the raffles and silent auctions. The event will be conducted on a regulation trap field with each shooter having 50 shots at clay targets. The highest team score and high individual scores will receive awards. You are invited to participate in the event, either as an individual or with a team of friends. The tax deductible contribution is $50 a person or $250 per team. The event will have a maximum of 18 teams or 90 people. Many participants from last year have already sent in funds to make reservations. Space is going fast. If you are not a shooter, come and participate in the various silent auctions and raffles for excellent
prizes. Don’t miss out on this great event. Call early, call now! Last year the event raised $7,500 for the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes. The mission of the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes is: To provide quality child care for Georgia’s children who, through no fault of their own, may be products of abuse, neglect, and dysfunctional families To provide opportunities for boys and girls in care to resolve their personal conflicts, find their identities, and learn proper values as they work toward a lawful, productive and secure future. This mission will be accomplished through continued development of child care centers located strategically throughout the state. These programs provide counseling, residential care, camping, independent living and alumni services. You must register in advance to receive a scheduled shooting time. To register, call Verlee Jones at 706896-1783. If you are unable to attend, advance raffle tickets may be purchased from several sources. Call for more information. Make checks payable to Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes and mail to: PO Box 86, Hiawassee, GA 30546
Above L: Sheriff Clinton named Matthew McClure as honorary deputy last year at the event. Above R: Shooters are ready to go!
Law Enforcement Seminar is held On May 10th, Law Enforcement officers from 3 jurisdictions from Hiawassee Police Department, Young Harris College and Rabun County S.O. attended a seminar at the Holiday Inn Express in Hiawassee, GA for a seminar on the dangers of Routine Traffic Stops by uniform patrol officers. Class instructor Rob Stoneham a retired 26 year veteran detective of the PBSO covered the fundamentals and tactics involving raising officer awareness of the dangers in stopping suspicious persons and vehicles along with drug interdiction, fugitive apprehension and stopping parole violators. Stoneham has served in numerous facets of Law Enforcement and has an extensive background in Narcotics Interdiction and Fugitive Investigations and has attended Law Enforcement schools and seminars all across the United States. Stoneham wishes to thank the management of the Holiday Inn Express for their grateful assistance in providing him with their assembly room and equipment along with Howard
Retired Sheriffs Detective Rob Stoneham explains the dynamics and pitfalls for uniformed officers while stopping vehicles on routine traffic stops.
Smrz from Mountain Realty for his assistance with the class.
TCHS Health Fair is held The High School Health Fair was held on May 6, 2010 at the Middle/High School Library at Towns County Schools. Presented by Towns County Family Connection, in partnership with Towns County Schools, students in grades 9-12 were given the opportunity to receive health checks, as well as health related information. Thank you to our participants this year: Towns County Fire Department, Towns County EMS, Towns County Sheriff’s Department, Chatuge Regional Hospital, S.A.F.E., Inc, and Towns County Family Connection, Towns County Schools Health Occupations Class, and the School Nurse’s Office.
Brasstown Big Band Blows into Hiawassee Mother’s Day in these Georgia Mountains resonated with the gift of music from the Brasstown Big Band. Scintillating rhythm sections and soaring brass overflowed the Anderson Music Hall at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, bringing late coming guests out of the surrounding park areas to the Music Hall doors asking for tickets to this extraordinary performance. The crowd was welcomed by Dr. Bill Wendel, event chairman, before turning over the stage to Dr. Benny Ferguson and the incomparable Brasstown Big Band, a group of professional musicians who donate their time and talents to raise funds for regional organizations, and on this day, the Towns County Fire Corps. Solo performances highlighted the sets in the two hour performance, which got the crowd on their feet more than once and even put a few couples dancing in the aisles. Lovely vocalist Lee Holland, enchanted the audience with several numbers and later Jeff Bauman’s compelling renditions wowed an already thrilled gathering. Dr. Ferguson’s entertaining banter with Band members made a most enjoyable performance even more entertaining. Estimates have the crowd at over 500, even on this
day of busy family traditions. Proceeds will be used to complete upgrades to a pontoon boat given to the Towns County Fire Corps, the sponsors of this event, for use by Towns County Fire Rescue. After the performance, a small reception honored the Band members who had given up their own plans for the special day to accommodate this fundraiser for the Towns County Fire Corps.
Band director, Dr. Benny Ferguson, kidding around with the band members.
Life Stories from the Hills By: Suzanne Payne Guest Writer
Have you ever wondered what life was like years ago for the natives of Towns County? I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Marlene (Mathis) Nicholson as she shared what her life was like growing up in the Fodder Creek section of Hiawassee during the Great Depression. Marlene was born at home in 1937. There were no local hospitals then, so it was perfectly natural for women to give birth at home. Her family lived in a modest home that her father built. They had no plumbing or heat until about 1946, shortly after it became available to the community. Like most families of that era, Marlene’s family grew their own vegetables. Most of it fed the family, but they always saved some for trade at the general store. The family’s clothing was mostly homemade. Marlene’s mother hand-sewed everything. Later, her grandfather saved enough money to buy Marlene’s mother a sewing machine. She’d use the fabrics from flour and feed sacks. The family bought their shoes at Mr. Duckworth’s general store on the square in the building that is now Anderson’s. Marlene learned to work at a young age, as did most children in Towns County. The family lived no small farm with dairy cows and Marlene began helping with the milking when she was about ten years old. The cows were milled twice a day and provided milk, cream and butter for the family. Marlene’s father worked wherever he could. Often he traveled quite a distance just to get to the job. Other times he was able to walk, waking well before daylight and using a lantern to light the way in to town. After a full day’s work, he would then walk back home, again relying on the dim light of the lantern to guide his way home. He worked on both the building of Lake Chatuge and Fontana Dam. Food was cooked on a wood stove and in the fireplace. Each morning, Marlene’s mother began her day lighting a fire. She made biscuits every day of the week, as they had no loaf bread. Other foods were cooked in what was known as an “oven and lid”, similar to a Dutch Oven. Some of the hot coals were taken from the fireplace and put on top of the pot. The
person cooking learned by trial and error to regulate the heat and add or remove coals as needed. Wood for the fire was cut with a crosscut saw. Before the family bought their first refrigerator in 1947, they kept their perishables, mostly milk, in a nearby spring.
Food was rationed during the war. The family had a stamp book for items such as gas, tires, sugar, shoes, and kerosene, just to name a few. When Marlene was three years old she recalls that her father bought the family’s first car, a used Model A.
This picture of Marlene as a young woman was taken at the Ga Mtn. Fair for 25¢.
Clothes were washed on a washboard with water from a spring that was a few hundred feet from the house. They were hung out to dry outdoors, even in the winter. Once the majority of the water dripped off, the clothing was brought inside in the winter to finish drying. Bathing was done in a large steel washtub with water that was heated in the cookstove. School was a two-room schoolhouse near Enotah Baptist. Marlene and her brother walked to school each day. When Marlene was in the 5th grade, the school bus began driving children to school. First through third grade were in “the little room” and fourth through seventh grades were in “the big room”. Most children carried their lunch to school each day in an old lard bucket. They had a batteryoperated radio that was used sparingly to save the battery. The would often invite neighbors to come and listen with them as listening to the radio served as a social event as well. Marlene stressed the fact that neighbors really relied and appreciated on one another, and they helped one another with everything from sitting with a sick family member to building a new barn. The family often read together out loud from the Bible and Marlene said that “Our faith helped us get through a lot of hard times.”
Shown is Marlene at work today in the Towns County Library in Hiawassee.
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school calendar continued from page 1A teachers and parapros only and Dr. Behrens responded with, “No. The cut will go for all 180 day employees, including administration and myself.” Last year 8 different budget adjustments were made due to the
Community state sending word that the amount of money the school system would be receiving would be less, several times over. “We are anticipating cuts by the state, as well as possible local tax digest cuts.” stated Behrens. “These are our early expectations although we don’t know the exact numbers yet.” “Even with the 2 day cut to the school calendar year, students
Towns County Arrest Report Recorded 05-09 to 05-16-10 Joshua Leon Brinson, of Young Harris, GA, DOB 02/24/1979, arrested 05/16/2010, charges: DUI/ 1st offense, Failure to Maintain Lane. Michele Lynn Carney, of Young Harris, GA, DOB 02/25/1970, arrested 05/16/2010, charges: Maintaing a Disorderly House, Possession of Owl, Reckless Conduct Cause to or Endanger the Safety, Possession of Marijuana- Misdemeanor. Ronald James Garrett, of Ellijay, GA, DOB 02/05/1977, arrested 05/12/2010, charges: Housed for Gilmer County. Toby Lee Brown, of Young Harris, GA, DOB 12/10/1973, arrested 05/10/2010, charges: Criminal Trespass, Theft by Taking. Brian Wayne Demers, of Young Harris, GA, DOB 03/20/1972, arrested 05/14/2010,
charges: Serve Weekend. Donovan Daniel Duvall, of Hiawassee, GA, DOB 12/19/1988, arrested 05/14/2010, charges: Serve Weekend. Mark Wayne Gaylord, of Blairsville, GA, DOB 05/31/1970, arrested 05/13/2010, charges: Financial Transaction Card. Christopher Erik Green, of Cartersville, GA, DOB 07/31/1991, arrested 05/14/2010, charges: Reckless Driving. James Lee Laws, of Hiawassee, GA, DOB 06/18/1959, arrested 05/14/2010, charges: Giving False Name or Address. Shelby Troy Mills, of Hiawassee, GA, DOB 06/08/1974, arrested 05/11/2010, charges: Failure to Appear After Giving.
will still be well over the amount of school hours required by the state.” stated Behrens. In addition to the calendar adjustments, several positions of retiring or leaving staff have not been filled. “We have several personnel that will take over the duties of the ones that will be leaving- splitting the responsibilities so these positions will not be filled.” stated Behrens.
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head, there is one major road block in the investigation- Carringer is dead. “We really hope Carringer does not turn up to be responsible, then we
may never find Kristi.” Bankhead stated. Bankhead stated that there is some background information the GBI has not made public, that may connect Carringer to the case. The investigation is on-going.
Renovate & Re-decorate In a joint effort of the Towns Tribune and local businesses, to rebuild the local economy, we like to introduce our weekly promotions, introducing quality products, right here at home. Readers are encouraged to use the services of these local businesses in an effort to save time & money. We will introduce quality merchants in several categories such as Renovation, Entertainment at Home, Health Services, Real Estate, Automobile Purchasing & Restore your Ride. Allow us to introduce our Renovate promotion. Please find reputable, local businesses to help you with any and all plans you may have to remodel your home or even give it a new style with simple interior changes. Studies suggest that most renovation projects do in fact increase the price of the home at resale. Whether you find a renovation necessary due to repair, or you just want to give your home a “face lift”- prices are at an all time low on home remodeling and interior decorating. The time is now. What are you waiting for? Give your home…and yourself, a much needed boost.
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classifieds
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landscaping
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SERVICES
Hiawassee Antique Mall 460 N. Main St. Hiawas-
Towns County Sheriff’s
A & R Residential and Commercial Lawn Care. Plant, turf and grassing, lot clean-up mulching and retaining walls. 706994-2457. 03-02-10 to 06-08-10
Mountain RV Resort. Resort just outside of
Home for sale in Hiawas-
Chatuge Lawn Care Reasonable & Dependable Servicing Clay & Towns County Call 828-361-4589 or 706-379-2699 03-23-10 to 06-30-10
see, 706-896-0587.
Unique Finds: 50 Dealers. Antiques, Vintage
Jewelry, Furniture, Glassware, Pottery, Figurines, Primitives, Porcelain, Fine Linens, Books, Collectibles. Open Year Round Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-5
AAutosutos 1978 Mercedes Benz, 450 SL. Both tops, never been wrecked and runs. $5,000.Call 706-9941347 2006 Chevy Colorado
4x4, Single cab, Z71 Sport Package. High mileage due to commute. Serviced well. Looks and runs great. $7900 firm. 706-2993159.
employment Experienced upholster/sewer needed. Full time. Pay
based on experience. 1-2 years min experienced only need to apply. Established company in Hayesville, NC. Call 888-247-2774 or email spacoverworld2@verizon.net
Office is currently seeking qualified applicants for patrol division. POST Certified preferred. Applications may be downloaded from website at www. townscountysheriffsoffice.com or may be picked up at the Sheriff’s Office at 4070 Hwy. 339 (Crooked Creek), Young Harris, GA. Turn in completed applications to Jeff Edge or Vicki Ellis at the Sheriff’s Office.
misc.-for sale 1995 Polaris 750 jets ski,
seeking employment
not running but motor is OK. Plus a 1996 Sea Doo, needs battery woth a double trailer. $1,200 or trade for new running jet ski of some sort. Call 706-994-1347.
Seeking Employment:
NSF Stainless prep table
Hardworking, honest, multi-skilled, fast learner looking to be a team player and an asset to my employer and coworkers. Local resident 5+ years. Excellent references, non-smoker/ no drugs/ no criminal record. Office, busy phones, 911 dispatch, records, clinical and hospital experience. Licensed LPN in GA and N.C.- Willing to change fields. Knows some Spanish. Please call (706) 3791371, or e-mail abbamoldme@windstream.net
for sale, includes can opener. $100. 828-8358947. Paying Cash for Gold necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, watches, charms, pendants and coins. Cash offer made on the spot, paying top price. Condition doesn’t matter- broken, bent, or intact! Call today: 706896-1380 2-23-10 to 2-23-11
recreation
05-18-10 to 06-22-10
motorcycles 2006 Kawasaki KLR 650
4000 Miles- Adult rider, excellent condition. $3000 firm. 828-8358947
Gause RV Center RV Sales-Service Parts www.gauservcenter.com
SR 288, Hiawassee, GA 706-896-7897. 05-18-10 to 7-6-10
Towns County Real Estate Transactions recorded 04-19 to 04-23,2010 Notice: In last week’s real estate transactions, The Tribune made a typographical mistake. When typing the report, a line was skipped, severely rewording two specific transactions. Our apologizes to Brown Haven Heights LLC for this error. The transactions should have read as follows: Brown Haven Heights, LLC (John Ross Allen) sold to Jerome B & Beverly Davis 1.098 acres Lot 1 at 101 Highland Hills Rd. off Fodder Creek Rd for $185,000. Scotty Fain & Fain Investments, LLC lost in foreclosure to United Community Bank 9.993 acres on Shake Rag Rd (the apartments) valued at $2,621,718. Michael Eller sold to Sherry Eller Shook 0.60 acres Tract 2 on Hwy 66 for $52,700. Ruth Oliver deeded to Debra Butler 0.430 acres at 155 Rd 337 off Nell Mountain Rd. Greg Rogers sold to ALA Investments, LLC 9.500 acres Tract A off Dills Rd & Hwy 17/75 South for $220,000. Black Rock Estates, LLC (Ray L Bell & Frederick M Brown, Jr.) lost in foreclosure to Margaret Amanda Wigton & William Wigton 0.91 acres Lot 20 on Bobby Jo Lane in Langill Estates Subdivision valued at N/A. Burt Wertz & Gail S Wertz gave retaining a Life Estate to Burton Frank Wertz & Sandra Gail Wertz as Trustees of the Burton Frank Wertz & Sandra Gail Wertz Revocable Living Trust Parcel One 5.01 acres Lot 8 in Hall Creek Falls Wilderness Community & 1/2 interest in Parcel Two 5.00 acres Lot 9 in Hall Creek Falls Wilderness Community College off Hall Creek Rd. Brown Haven Heights, LLC (John Ross Allen, II & Justin Robert Moss) sold to Phillip L & Kristina Bowers 0.76 acres Lot 20 on Gallatin Rd in Ridgeview Mountain Sub-
division for $42,000. Fred Wade & Aaron Wade sold to Jean G Cooper 0.73 acres Lot 9 (a portion of Tract 2) at 2224 Valley View Dr in Mountain Valley View Estates Subdivision for $125,200. Roy Harrison Davis left in his will to Laura Stamey Parcel One 26 acres in Bearmeat Creek area & Parcel Two 7.66 acres in Bearmeat Creek area & Parcel Three Lots 22, 23, 24, 27 & 28 in Bearmeat Creek Village Subdivision. M G Developers, LLC lost in foreclosure to Pathack Properties, Inc. Lot 3 (1.271 acres) & Lot 4 (1.395 acres) off Peebles Dr. & Clarence Nichols Rd valued at $75,000. Bank of America, NA sold to Carol & Daniel Pyles, Sr Parcel One 1.35 acres Lot 3, Block D Section 1 at 402 Wahuhu Dr in Bald Mountain Park & Parcel Two 0.10 acres Tract 3 less Tract 2 (0.099 acres) for $44,500. Teresa G Sharpe deeded to Steven R Sharpe 1.41 acres Tract 3 off Barefoot Rd. Federal National Mortgage Association sold to Xochitl Soldevilla 0.910 acres Lot 2 at 7077 Upper Hightower Rd in Creek-
side at Upper Hightower Subdivision for N/A. Brown Haven Heights, LLC (John Ross Allen, II) sold to John P & Deirde A Stott 0.82 acres Lot 13 on Gallatin Rd in Ridgeview Mountain Subdivision for $232,000. Enzo Pisani, Gertrude Pisani, Linda Pisani & Anibal Castro gave to Enzo Pisani, Gertrude Pisani & Linda Pisani 2.660 acres on Hwy 17/75 South in Hiawassee River Estates. Wall Living Trust gave to Lester Wall & Shirley Wall Lot 7 & 8, C in Enchanted Valley RV Resort off Hwy 17/75 South. Christopher Robert Buttrill & Paige R Buttrill lost in foreclosure to Chase Home Finance, LLC 1.235 acres Lot C-8 at 8500 Soapstone Creek Circle in Soapstone Community valued at $244,413. Chase Home Finance, LLC transfered to Federal National Mortgage Association 1.235 acres Lot C-8 at 8500 Soapstone Creek Circle in Soapstone Community. 17 Transactions Totaling $1,035,813
see. 2BR/2BA, 2 1/2 years Helen, GA. Two pools, old. Open floorplan, Sitclubhouse, lake and ting on level 1 acre lot. much more $2000. Wood and tile flooring, Selling due to illness, 2 vaulted ceiling. This house weeks a month. is a must see! Comes with storage building. 828-835-8947 Furnished option is available, unfurnished price is Rentals $160,000. Call 770-4039686. Rent to Own: 3BR/1.5BA, 05-11-10 to 05-18-10 newly renovated home, located in Upper HightSERVICES ower area. Excellent Hwy 76, exposure for business signage. 706-400-9433. 05-18-10 to 6-8-10 MASSAGE THERAPY- in the comfort of your home. Apartment for rent in Licensed. 18 years expeHiawassee. Spacious, rience- 1 hour $40 & $25 light, 1 large bedroom, for 1/2 hour. Call Gerri at 706-896-6108. large bathroom. All appliances, water and propane 05-04-10 to 06-01-10 included! Private covered deck and private entrance. Custom Built Homes, remodeling, painting, Must see inside! $475/mo plus deposit. 706-896- room additions, all your home improvement 4988 or 706-781-9917 needs. Call Clayton Keller thrift store 706-896-5118 or 239851-5423. 05-11-10 to 06-29-10 NAVIC’S Thrift Store-located at 678 Bell Creek Road across from the Ledford’s Professional $5.00 store. Stump grinding call for a free estimate @ Make a donation today and help the food 706-896-1380 pantry! 2-23-10 to 2-23-11 Phone: 706-781-7565 Supports the local
TOWNS COUNTY FOOD PANTRY. Bring in this ad and receive 10% off your purchase. 05-11-10 to 06-01-10
Therapeutic massage
by Dianna Freeman ,LTM, License # MT006640. One hour massage, $30; 30 minute massage, $15; mobile massage $40 per hour. For an appointment call 706-781-7565. 05-11-10 to 06-01-10 MOVING? CALL MEN ON
THE MOVE: Professional and Effi-
cient Movers, Local and long distance moving and storage. Residential, Commercial, Licensed and Insured. 877-6596683, 706-379-6683 Freeman Lawn Service: Mowing Weedeating, general clean-up, airrating, seeding, fertilizing, tree cutting, painting, pressurewashing. 706-781-7590. Jeff Freeman 03-23-10 to 6-16-10
yard sales Large Guild Rummage
Sale, Saturday, May 22, 7:30-3:00. Parking lot next to Dollar General, Hiawassee. Rain or Shine.
Sell your stuff! Place your ad here for as little as $4 per week. Call 706-896-0557
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