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Congressman Nathan

Deal announces resignation

Congressman Nathan Deal resigned Georgia’s 9th district Congressional seat today in order to “devote (his) full energies to the campaign for governor.�  The departure obstructs the congressional investigation into the auto salvage business that Deal has owned in Hall County.  The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has reported on Deal’s no-bid contract with the state of Georgia that has been worth $1.5 million in the past several years alone. It has also been alleged that Deal, once in danger of losing this contract, had fellow Hall County resident Lt. Governor Casey Cagle pressure government officials into continuing the no-bid agreement.  Even members of his staff are alleged to have been involved in these actions. Due to this investigation, Deal has been named one of the ‘Fifteen

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CHARITY

The Search is ON

To find the 2010 Relay for Life Idol

All proceeds go to the Cherokee County Relay for Life The JobLink Career Center is seeking talented individual vocalists to participate in the “Relay for Life Idol-2010� competition to be held at the Henn Theatre, Downtown Murphy, N.C. This year only “individual singers� will be accepted to compete. The initial competition will be held on Thursday, March 25, 2010 and we expect to have in excess of 20 competitors. The final competition to select the “Relay for Life Idol-2010� will be held on Thursday, April 22, 2010 and the top four winners will be selected. Vocalist registration forms are available now at the JobLink Career Center (next to the Sweet Tooth in Murphy, N.C.) between 11:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. The deadline to register is March 16, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. Prizes and recognition plaques will be presented to the winners and they will be asked to perform at the final Relay for Life event in May 2010. See RELAY, page 3A

ECONOMY

Gas Prices Spike as Crude Oil Rises

Across the nation, consumers watched the price of retail gasoline increase upwards of 10 cents in some markets. The spike in retail prices is a response to crude oil increasing after reports showed the U.S. economy grew more than expected in the last quarter of 2009—at a 5.9 percent annual rate, up from the 5.7 percent forecast. In addition, the Commerce Department said the gross domestic product gained the most in six years, which led Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernake to say the U.S. economy is in the "nascent" or beginning of a recovery. The above reports led investors to believe demand is on an upward trend, causing crude oil prices to be influenced more by basic fundamentals than by the strength of the U.S. dollar, which has been the primary driver of prices in 2010. However, the dollar weakened towards the end of last week against the euro and helped crude prices accelerate. "This week is important to watch and will give us a good idea where crude prices and ultimately retail prices will head in the near future," said Jessica Brady, AAA public relations specialist. "Prices will likely

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The Union County Republican Party held its February meeting on Saturday, February 20th at JB Roosters. Over fifty people attended the meeting. Speaking at the meeting was State School Superintendent Kathy Cox who discussed what she has done for Georgia’s education system and what she would like to do if re-elected. Tift County educator Richard Woods who is challenging Cox in the Republican primary in July discussed his vision for Georgia’s education system.  State Representative Tom Knox, a candidate for State Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner spoke on what he would do to reform insurance rates in Georgia. Linda Herren, the Republican National Committeewoman from Georgia spoke about the upcoming census and the recent Republican National Committee meeting in Hawaii. Also attending were Jeff Langley and Raymond George, candidates for District Attorney; representatives for the Nathan Deal and John Oxendine

Through Mountain Mists

A beautiful and accomplished lady named Margaret Harkins Patterson, R. N., retired, who happens to be descended from the Nix and Harkins (and other) early-settler families of Union County, Georgia, has written a delightful book entitled Driving: A Right of Passage.  I wish I had owned a copy of the book back when my husband Grover and I (together with help from their high school driving instruction coaches then) were teaching our own children, Keith and Cynthia, how to be safe, responsible teen-age drivers. It would have helped tremendously to have handed them A Book Review Margaret’s helpful book and said to them: â€œRead this. And when you know what she teaches you through

Driving: A Right of Passage

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will be a silent auction of political and sports memorabilia. There will also be an opportunity to have your pictures taken with Ronald Reagan.  Tickets for the dinner are $10 for adults and $5 for children. Proceeds from the event will be used for the Reagan Memorial Scholarship presented to two high school seniors from a public, private, or home school in Union County. A private reception with Martha Zoller and the candidates will be held at 5 pm and costs $50.  The dinner will be a great opportunity to honor our fortieth President Ronald Reagan and meet the new face of the Union County Republican Party and learn how to become involved. For information on the Reagan Day Dinner visit www.uniongop.org or call David at 706-781-1013.

An out of Touch

Washington By SEN. JIM BUTTERWORTH Columnist

Every time I open a newspaper or turn on the news, I see another display of Washington leaders turning their back on the American people. Whether it is raising taxes or proposing costly health care mandates on taxpayers, the federal government seems to be out of touch with the very people they represent. The Georgia Senate has chosen a different path. State leadership is stepping up to the plate proposing common sense economic legislation. We are not raising taxes, we are balancing our budget and we are doing everything in our power to create an environment for job growth. Lawmakers are pursuing the passage of the Jobs, Opportunity, and Business Success Act ( JOBS Act 2010). This measure recognizes Georgia’s small business owners as the backbone to economic recovery and growth by utilizing free-market solutions to empower the private sector and drive Georgia’s economic recovery. Among its provisions, the bill includes an “Angel Investor� income tax credit of up to 50 percent of an investment made in small or start up Georgia businesses that have 20 or fewer employees. Twenty-one other states have implemented programs to incentivize “Angels,� and North Carolina’s tax-credit program alone resulted in nearly 700 new jobs, with average salaries of more than $58,000. The Obama administration is raising taxes on the middle class. They won’t admit this because the taxes are hidden behind politicians specializing in rhetoric. President Bush enacted tax cuts under the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001. The Obama administration does not seem to understand that fiscal conservatism is what will lead us out of this economic downturn. They plan to let the Bush tax cuts expire at the end of this year. It is a camouflaged tax hike, one that will burden the middle class and hamper growth. This will hurt the very people on “main street� Obama pledged to help. Tax increases combined with an already suffering economy will only perpetuate the already volatile economic tailspin we’re in today. While Washington continues the See WASHINGTON, page 3A

this book, and when we think you can drive safely, we will take you to get your driver’s license.â€? But the book wasn’t available then. It was published only in 2008, a gift of Margaret to her five children, her ten grandchildren and her (then) two great-grandchildren (and any more to come!). Now that such a book is available, may I suggest that, if you who read this and are training teen-age drivers, you should go to Amazon.com and/or maybe the Book Nook bookstore in Blairsville, and preview a copy of this book and think about purchasing it for your own teenage driver. Better still, consider it as a gift to your grandchild who may be about to launch upon “Driving: A Right of Passage.â€?

By ETHELENE DYER-JONES Columnist

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for Governor Campaigns; the Gerry Purcell for State Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner Campaign; the Roger Hines for  State School Superintendent; Chris Cates for Congress; and Doug MacGinnitie for Secretary of State. The Union County Republican Party will be holding its first annual Ronald Reagan Day Dinner on March 13th from 6 pm to 8 pm at the Union County Civic Center; 165 Wellborn Street, Blairsville, GA 30512. Radio host and national television commentator Martha Zoller will be the guest speaker. Candidates for Governor, Congress, and statewide and local offices will be attending and serving as celebrity servers. Confirmed candidates include Karen Handel, Austin Scott, Eric Johnson, Harold Logsdon, Gerry Purcell, Chris Cates, Bert Loftman, Ralph Hudgens, Bill Stephens, and many more. There will be a straw poll held at the dinner for all of the offices on the ballot in July’s primary. There

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Democrats do a very poor job of letting the nation know their BDDPNQMJTINFOUT 0O UIF PUIFS hand, the Republicans do a superb job creating catchy, even if misleading, headlines that leads one to believe the Democrats do little but PWFS SFBDI ĉF TVQQPTFE MJCFSBMMZ biased media freely repeat the Republican mantras. Reporters seem to repeat what they are told without raising substantive questions about the motive behind the sound bites or reporting serious policy differences. All of the talking heads just make things worse by exaggerating events to raise their ratings. Because of the forces I have mentioned above, you would not know that the Democrats have been very constructive over the last ZFBS ŕŹ™ŕŹ™Ä‰FJS MBUFTU BDDPNQMJTINFOU has been a jobs bill based almost entirely on tax cuts for business, especially small business.  As anyone knows, Republicans are big tax cut proponents but that did not stop the majority of them from voting BHBJOTU UIJT CJMM ĉFJS NBKPS DSJUJcism of the Economic Recovery Act last summer was that it did not contain tax cuts for small business but when such cuts were offered in the jobs bill, they decided to vote against them. Republican may not like it but the people are looking to the government to save them from this economic crisis – small government talk to the contrary. Fortunately, Scott Brown gave some backbone to the more moderate Republicans and five of them voted to prevent a filibuster that would have prevented a debate of the bill. When the filibuster failed, 13 Republicans jumped ship and voted for the jobs bill but 27 Republicans voted against, including both of Georgia’s Senators. How can you hammer away at the theme of job creation and UIFO WPUF BHBJOTU JU ĉF MBNF very lame, excuse is that the jobs bill will create more debt for our children. Am I the only one who, since the time of Reagan and supply side economics, heard Republican preach the gospel of tax cuts leading to revenue and tax growth? Because Democrats do not believe such malarkey, the jobs bill identified sources of revenue to pay for

the tax cuts, a process called payas-you-go that Bill Clinton used so effectively, and Republicans abandoned as soon as they gained control of the government. ĉF %FNPDSBUT IBWF QBJE B heavy political price for rescuing our economy from Republican excesses but it is a feather in their cap that the steep decline has been halted. Yes, the recovery is likely to be slow and unemployment might SFNBJO JO UIF SBOHF GPS B XIJMF but I shudder to think what could have been. Frankly, I do not want to know what would have happened if Republican advice had been followed and the banks, brokerage houses, and some businesses been allowed to collapse. Feckless Republican spending MFě UIF %FNPDSBUT OPUIJOH UP XPSL with so piling on emergency debt XBT JOFWJUBCMF 1FPQMF TUBSUFE ZFMMing about the national debt too late, and suspiciously not until DemoDSBUT JOIFSJUFE B NFTT ĉF EFCU piled on by George was wasteful spending but the debt piled on to save the economy – and jobs – was OFDFTTBSZ FWFO JG SFHSFUGVM 0CBNB was forceful in staunching the rapid destruction of our economy and should be given credit for turning things around. He took emergency measures, nasty but necessary emergency measures. Had he not taken such forceful action, I suspect unemployment would have more than doubled from the DVSSFOU SFUJSFNFOU BDDPVOUT would have declined more than the IJU UIFZ UPPL BOE UIF IVNBO toll and suffering would have resulted in another generation with a great depression psyche. Republicans can yell all they want but the new debt would not be there if it were not for their fiscal excesses and gross mismanagement of government over eight years. So much for a Contract with America. Democrats may not be blameless but Republicans were in charge. ĉF &DPOPNJD 3FDPWFSZ "DU was another milestone for the Democrats. A full one-third of that bill was middle class tax cuts. Rather than dole out a one-time check BT (FPSHF EJE 0CBNB DVU UIF QBZroll tax so that workers received a little more in their paychecks over a year. Maybe that explains

XIZ TMJHIUMZ NPSF UIBO PG UIF QPQVMBUJPO CFMJFWFT UIBU 0CBNB gave them a tax cut. Another onethird was to strengthen the social safety net such as unemployment CFOFėUT BOE $0#Ć IFBMUI JOTVSance benefits – both aimed at the middle class. Many states, including Georgia, were able to balance their budgets with money from UIBU BDU ĉF ėOBM POF UIJSE XBT for infrastructure projects, projects that are direct job creators. Every Republican voted against this bill so even though they attempt to take credit for the money flowing into their communities, the credit goes solely to Democrats. Moreover, Democrats have faithfully extended unemployment benefits for over a year and are intent on extending them again – in spite of overwhelming Republican opposition all along the way. How will we ever pay the national debt if we allow our middle class to collapse? However, the bigger question is why do Republicans think people are expendable but business is sacred? ĉFSF BSF NBOZ NPSF VOIFSBMEed accomplishments over the last year but space and time does not allow me to list them in detail at this time. However, we have a new hate crimes law, new emission standards, new environmental standards, and are very close to health care reform at the very moment health insurers are raising premiums to unaffordable levels. A lot can happen between now and November but remind your friends of what the Democrats have accomplished in spite of fierce opposition from the Republicans.   "I am not an advocate for frequent changes in laws and constitutions, but laws and institutions must go hand in hand with the progress of the human mind. As that becomes more developed, more enlightened, as new discoveries are made, new truths discovered and manners and opinions change, with the change of circumstances, institutions must advance also to keep pace with the times. We might as well require a man to wear still the coat which fitted him when a boy as civilized society to remain ever under the regimen of their barbarous ancestors." ĉPNBT +FĎFSTPO

YOUR Â HEALTH Â MATTERS

Earlier this week while I was listening to NBC Nightly News Anchor Brain Williams, he mentioned that March is DVT Awareness Month, and reminded us of the tragic sudden death of 39 year old David Bloom in 2003—who was an NBC journalist. Bloom was traveling with the 3rd Infantry Division in Iraq when he suddenly died due to deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and a pulmonary embolism. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a condition in which a blood clot forms inside a deep vein, commonly located in the calf or thigh. DVT occurs when the blood clot either partially blocks or completely blocks the flow of blood in the vein. Complications from DVT kill up to 200,000 people a year in the U.S. – that’s more than AIDS and breast cancer combined. Given this startling statistic, it’s important to know the facts. r .PTU PÄ›FO PDDVST JO UIF MPXFS limbs r .PTU WJDUJNT BSF ZFBST PS older, DVT can strike anyone at risk. r ĉF MFBEJOH NFEJDBM GBDUPST that cause DVT are: injury, immobility, surgery and/or illnesses that may include cancer, clotting disorders, and inflammatory diseases. r 1SPMPOHFE QFSJPET PG TJĨJOH still can slow down the blood flow and lead to blood “pooling,â€? or accumulating in the extremities. Tragically, it may have been the long hours he spent cramped in the Army Vehicle that caused his EFBUI ĉSFF EBZT CFGPSF IJT EFBUI Bloom had complained of cramps behind his knee. Like most he endured days and nights of working, eating, sleeping in their vehicles as convoys snaked their way toward Bagdad. r$FSUBJO DBODFST NBZ DBVTF clotting factors in the blood to increase. Clotting factors may also be affected as a result of an infection or injury to a blood vessel or following surgery.

By CLAUDIA PARKS RN Columnist

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DVT should flex and extend the ankles about 10 times every 30 minutes. Such people include those who have just had major surgery and those taking long trips. During long flights, everyone should walk and stretch every 2 hours and drink plenty of water. When sitting a lot, don’t wear tight clothing. %*"(/04*4 %75 NBZ CF difficult for doctors to detect, especially when pain and swelling are absent or very slight. When this disorder is suspected, color Doppler ultrasonography can confirm the diagnosis. If the person has symptoms of pulmonary embolism, chest scanning using a radioactive marker is performed to confirm the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism, and color Doppler ultrasonography is performed UP DIFDL UIF MFHT GPS DMPUT ĉFTF procedures are performed except when a person collapses. Collapse suggests massive pulmonary embolism and requires immediate treatment. .&%*$"5*0/4 %SVHT HFOerally used to treat DVT fall into two basic categories: AnticoaguMBOUT BOE ĉSPNCPMZUJD "HFOUT 1BUJFOUT XIP BSF VOBCMF UP UBLF BOticoagulants or who develop pulmonary emboli while on therapy may require the insertion of a filter or surgery to remove the clot. For more information you can Google DVT or www.preventdvt. PSH ĉJT JT B DPOEJUJPO UIBU OFFET to be taken very seriously. $MBVEJB 1BSLT 3/ JT B GPSNFS doctor’s office and emergency room nurse and retired as an educator from Fulton County Schools. She writes Your Health Matters as a public service; the information here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of your physician. Claudia and her husband make their home in the beautiful north Georgia Mountains. Claudia can be reached at yhm@ windstream.net

The Green Column

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Curves sponsors food drive Curves of Blairsville is encouraging women in the area to show their philanthropic strength by participating in the annual Curves Food Drive, and even though donating food to families in need is its own reward, the club is offering compelling incentives for both existing and potential members who participate. From March 1-31, Curves of Blairsville will collect non-perishable items and monetary donations for food banks in the local BSFB ĉF HPBM BDDPSEJOH UP -VDZ McDowall of Curves of Blairsville is for the community to come together to help families in need. "At the core of our business is the message that women are stronger when they rally together, and that is the point we hope to bring

home with our Food Drive. We want to show our community just how powerful the generosity of our members can be," said Lucy McDowall. According to Lucy, members who donate a bag of groceries or make a minimum donation of $30 during the month of March will receive a reusable Curves grocery freezer bag for free. Non-members who do likewise between March 8 and 20 can join Curves for free. Curves will waive the cost to join. As part of this effort, Curves of Blairsville will be participating in a company-wide contest for the most food drive donations collected by Curves locations across the nation. Winners will receive one of several cash prizes to be donated to their local food bank. Each

year Curves locations collectively donate millions of pounds of food to feed the hungry. "We hope women in the Blairsville area will come together and participate in this initiative", added Lucy McDowall. "Even if you are not thinking about joining a gym, you can still drop off your donaUJPOT ĉFSF BSF TP NBOZ GBNJMJFT right here in our own community - who need our help". For more information about Curves of Blairsville, located at % #MVF 3JEHF 4USFFU BOE UIF Curves Food Drive, contact Lucy .D%PXBMM BU PS blairsvillecurves@windstream. net. When we work together, we can all help to make the world one milMJPO XPNFO TUSPOHFS

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 First, something about the author herself. She is a descendant of John Grancer Nix, born about 1761 in Edgefield, South Carolina, who lived to be 107 years old and died about 1867 or 1868. I won’t repeat his wonderful descendancy in full here, for I’ve written about him and families in that lineage in previous “Through Mountain Mistsâ€? columns when I was writing a series about the Nix families in our midst. But, closer in Margaret Harkins Patterson’s Nix line, she was a daughter of Maver Nix Harkins and General Pat Harkins. Her grandparents in the Nix line were John Washington Nix and Catherine Clarinda Nix who had children Harvey;  Dora Lou (who married Franklin Hedden Dyer); Nola (Magnola, who married John Jarrett Turner);  Mary Elizabeth and Martha L., twins, who died as infants;  Joseph Spencer (who married Doris E. Nix and Cathryn Clark Birgel); Roy Walter (who married Idell Nelson); Maver Clarenda (Margaret’s mother, who married General Pat Harkins and second, Edward Collins); Howard Benson (who married Ellen Erwin); Florida Lee (who married Carlos Turner); and Cleo Inez (who married Rouse King). Margaret Harkins Patterson is justifiably proud of her ancestors who number among teachers, housewives, farmers, businessmen, and patriotic citizens, as well those who have served (and many who are still serving) admirably in many walks of life. And now, to get to a brief review of her wonderful book, “Driving: A Right of Passage (c2008 Xlibris Cor-

poration), Margaret gives this reason for writing the book: “My goal is to keep you out of the ditch, out of the tree, the river‌and the morgue. Get the picture? I will teach you to drive safely and successfully and you will enjoy the processâ€? (from “Prologueâ€?, p. 9).  Margaret remembers great times with her father, Pat Harkins, who taught her  much about cars and driving. From him she learned how an automobile works and how to make minor repairs, how to be a safe and sane driver, and how to respect “the right of passageâ€? from being merely a passenger to being the responsible person behind the wheel. She pays tribute to Pat Harkins, her father: â€œMy father taught me to drive. I began at the tender age of six when the speed limit was 50 or under‌We lived in the country—dirt roads— quarter-mile driveway—perfect. I sat on my father’s lap in our ’38 Ford sedan. My job was to steer. He handled the gas, clutch, gears and brake. He never touched the wheel, but would stop the car if I screamed loudly enough. I learned a lot about steering the car. I was driving a tractor at age twelve and I never plowed up a row of corn!...The key word here is “practice.â€? Practice is essential to “knowing your carâ€? (p. 20).  Giving a humorous and very readable account of how a teenager reaches and goes through driving, “the right of passage,â€? author Margaret Harkins Patterson gives in very personable terms how important driver education is to the teenage driver, a brief history of the automobile, how

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continue their upward trend, but the state of Chile's oil refineries, that have shut down because of power outages, could lead to higher than expected prices." Crude oil closed at $79.66Â a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange, the highest price in six weeks. The national average price of unleaded regular gasoline is $2.70 per gallon up six cents from last week.

Florida’s average price of $2.76 per gallon reflects an eight-cent increase from last week. Georgia’s average price of $2.64 and Tennessee's average price of $2.60 both show a ninecent increase from last week, respectively. AAA’s Daily Fuel Gauge Report (fuelgaugereport.com) is updated each day and is the most comprehensive; reflecting actual prices from

Joe Reece has played the harmonica and guitar all his life, and nurtured an extended family of musicians, so it is no surprise that his Second Wind Dream was to have his family gathered together to play the music he loved. The Regency Hospice Second Wind Dream Board enabled Reece to live his dream with his children, Terry Reece; Little Joe Reece, and Betty Jean Reece Riggins; grandchildren, and nearly fifty family members gathering at the Blairsville home of his sister, Lawanda Reece Spiva, on Tuesday, February 9, 2010. Board members pro-

vided cookies and refreshments, a “Living the Dream� t-shirt, two pairs of black diabetic socks requested by Reece, ingredients for his favorite orange slushies, and the Cokesbury Hymnal. Reece’s nieces and nephews sang, played guitar, banjo, and harmonica, swapped stories, and listened to a gospel tape and testimonial provided by Reece’s sister, Lawanda Reece Spiva. Long-time friend Billy Harkins played Reece’s favorite hymn, “Amazing Grace.� The family sang other favorites, “The Long Black Train,� “Sweet Bye and Bye,� “Wayfaring Stranger,� and “Who’s Gettin’ Ready?�

important it is to know a car—inside and out—under the hood and what to expect from the mechanical operation of a car, driving etiquette, how to handle hazardous driving situations, how to get the best insurance, and how to follow the rules of the road. This is a common-sense manual on driving. She gives her account in such a warm and interesting manner that reading the 90 pages and having the handy index for reference is like having a personal driving manual at your fingertips. To make her book more appealing, Margaret illustrated it herself with her own art work, complemented with computer images to highlight and emphasize certain vital points of driving and knowing an automobile. I highly recommend Margaret’s book for those beginning to drive as well as “old prosâ€? who may have driven for half a century or more. She reminds us that automobile accidents are the number one killer of teenagers. We as adults have a responsibility to teach youth how to be safe on the roads, how to maintain a vehicle, and how we can contribute to safety and to the egosystem by knowing how to drive well and keep a vehicle roadworthy and environmentally-safe. I am glad I know Margaret Harkins Patterson. I am glad that back in our plethora of ancestors our family lines converge, and we can claim some bit of kinship in family, principles and purposes for living. Why don’t you examine Margaret’s book and get a copy for your favorite teenage driver? You’ll be glad you did.

Individuals or businesses are encouraged to sponsor talented vocalists by registering them and obtaining a commitment from them. It will cost $25.00 to sponsor an individual to compete. There will be admission charges to attend the competition and tickets will be on sale soon for the first competition. Tickets may be purchased at the

former for a worthy cause. Anyone interested in performing or sponsoring a performer should contact the JobLink/ESC Office at 828-837-7407 or stop by between 11:00 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. for registration information. The deadline is March 16, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. Please register as soon as possible!

proposals seek to infringe on the state and its people by requiring them to enroll in a third-party payer system and levying fines on those who choose to pay directly for their health care. Employers also face fines under federal proposals if they do not meet federal standards for providing health care benefits for employees, while threatening private health care systems with competing government health care systems. In contrast, SB 399 provides protection for patients, doctors, and insurance providers. The Georgia legislature is working for you, not against you. Federal proposals will do a great disservice to the American people. We must use common sense and

realize that tax hikes and federal mandates are not what Georgians need. If you have any comments, concerns or would like your voice heard, please feel free to contact me anytime. If you need contact information you can go to the Georgia General Assembly website or simply send an e-mail to jim@jimbutterworth.net. #### Sen. Jim Butterworth represents the 50th Senate District which includes Towns, Rabun, Habersham, Stephens, Banks, Franklin, and Hart counties along with a portion of White County. He can be reached by phone at 404.463.5257 or by email at jim.butterworth@ senate.ga.gov.

Nathan Deal has said that he welcomed ‘an opportunity to state the facts’ on these alleged shady business practices.�  “As Georgia citizens, we call on Nathan Deal to release all documents regarding the no-bid contracts for his business. He must

lay to rest the allegations that he lobbied Lt. Governor Cagle to pressure government officials into keeping his ‘sweetheart deal’ alive�  “Otherwise, it appears that Deal’s fortunate timing is a cynical ploy to obstruct this investigation.�

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struggle with health care reform, Georgia is leading the way in reducing financial burden at no cost to the state. Lawmakers are working to protect Georgians’ health care freedom of choice and prohibit any future federal or state mandates that may penalize our citizens. Senate Bill 399 (SB 399) prohibits federal health care reform provisions from being implemented in Georgia unless the General Assembly passes legislation that authorizes the state’s compliance with any health care reform provision. Georgia’s health care system was developed to address the unique circumstances in the state and provide solutions that work for Georgia. However, federal government health care

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Most Corrupt Members of Congress’ by the nonpartisan group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW).  Jane Kidd, chair of the Democratic Party of Georgia, stated, credit card transactions within the “Deal’s resignation will impede past 24 hours at two-thirds (100,000 the fact-finding into his business. stations) of the gasoline stations in the U.S. Its accuracy is unparalleled.  How much are you paying for gasoline taxes in Florida/Georgia/Tennessee? Use this link: http://www. aaasouth.com/acs_news/gas_taxes. asp to find out.

Living his dream

Robin Watts, Regency Hospice Health Care Coordinator, put together a DVD presentation of family photos set to music. Other Regency staff present were Suzanne Repp, Bereavement Coordinator; Jan Devereaux, Chaplin; Mary Phillips, CNA; and Barbara Colvert, Volunteer Coordinator. An afternoon of music, love, and memories gave Joe Reece the dream he wanted. Special thanks to Scrubbs and More for providing the t-shirt, Synergy Health for donating Sunkist for orange slushies, and Health Care Needs in Blue Ridge for donating

Tri-County JobLink Career Center/Employment Security Commission. Also, tickets will be available the night of the competition unless we are “sold out�. The audience may vote for their performer of choice as many times as they want to at $1.00 per vote. Please tell family and friends to come out and support their favorite per-

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Regency Hospice announces: Men's Coffee Group New Location: Grinds & Glazes 233 Highway 515 Blairsville, Ga Dates: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. For more information please call Jan Deveraux, Chaplain at Regency Hospice in Hiawassee, Ga at 1-800-577-8791 or 706-896- 1251.

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C A L E NDA R U n i o n :  U p c o m i n g  E v e n t s UG Hospital Auxiliary to host a Gold Buying Event on Tuesday, February 23rd from Noon to 7:00pm at the Union General Hospital in Blairsville. Go through your jewelry box and pull out all the old pieces you no longer wear—broken chains, a single earring, out of style earring jackets, class ring, a forgotten boyfriend ring or pendant, an old gold watch (doesn’t matter if it works) and bring it to the hospital. Southeast Gold Buyers will determine if its 10K, 14K

or 18K and you can trade it for current market prices and get PAID on the spot!!!! Southeast Gold Buyers will be making a GRQDWLRQ WR EHQHĂ€W WKH +RVSLWDO DQG 1XUVing Home Special Needs and to provide scholarship for local medical students. For more information on this event, please contact Pat Cook at 706 781-1908 or email xpcook@windstream.net

Grassroots group

Will be meeting on February 11th at 6:30 P.M. at the Civic Center. Advocacy discussions will be conducted. Jeff Langley candidate for 'LVWULFW $WWRUQH\ ZLOO GLVFXVV WKH RIĂ€FH -HUHP\

Jones candidates for 9th District will discuss the grassroots efforts and his campaign. Please bring non-perishable food for the 9th district food bank. Contact 706/745-7201.

Free native plant symposium

February 20, 9am-3pm at NC Arboretum, Asheville, presented by NC Native Plant Society. Ed Schwartzman, NCDENR, Natural HerLWDJH 3URJUDP SUHVHQWV RQ Ă RUD RI 1DQWDKDOD River; Scott Dean, WNC Naturally, on Great 6PRN\ 0RXQWDLQV 1DWLRQDO 3DUN ZLOGĂ RZHU hike and many other presentations. Brought to you by Gardens of The Blue Ridge & Carolina

U n i o n :  R e c u r r i n g   E v e n t s SUPPORT Road to Recovery

Are you a cancer patient? Do you need a ride to and from your treatment sessions? A lack of transportation should not be the reason why cancer patients do not receive the life-saving cancer treatment they need. The American Cancer Society offers their Road to Recovery program to help transport cancer patients to and from their treatment. The Society has a toll-free number that you may call, and an operator will put you in touch with local volunteers that give cancer patients without personal transportation rides to and from their cancer treatment sessions. Give them a call at 1-800-ACS-2345.

Man to Man

Prostate Cancer Support Group—3rd Monday of every month from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at The Cancer Treatment Center Auditorium, 750 Deep South Road, Blairsville.

Parkinson’s support

Our group meets at 3 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday of each month in the conference room of the Union County Public Library. For further information contact Paula Wilde at (706) 745- 6594 or Peter and Helen Schultze at (706) 745-9171.

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T.O.P.S.

TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly) support group is moving to a new location at Zion United Methodist Church, 4812 Young Harris Hwy. Time weigh in 5:00; meeting starts at 5:30. Come join us to learn how to lose weight the sensible way. Membership fee of $24 includes monthly magazine subscription. Monthly awards and contests, weekly programs on nutrition and health. For more information call Sandy at 706-835-1607.

Morning Group

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Regency Hospice announces Men’s Morning Coffee Group at Mary Ann’s Restaurant. For men who have a lost spouse, partner, or experienced other losses and would like to share with other men, please join us on Tuesday at 10 a.m. We meet the first and third Tuesday morning of each month. For more information call Suzanne Repp, Bereavement Counselor at Regency Hospice in Hiawassee, Ga., at 800-577-8791.

Cancer Group

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At the United Community Bank in Hayesville, N.C. Patients, families and friends are all welcome to attend. United Community Bank is located at the corner of Hwy. 64 and Hwy. 69. Meeting time is 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The group will meet twice a month (on the 2nd and 4th Mondays). For more information, please call Janet Curns evenings at 828-3890295.

Mourning to Joy

GriefShare is a Biblically-based weekly support group for people grieving the death of someone close. It’s a place where you can be around people who understand how you feel and the pain of your loss. At GriefShare, you’ll learn valuable information that will help you through this difficult time in your life. A GriefShare group meets every Tuesday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. starting September 1, at All Saints Lutheran Church in Blairsville. Call 706 745-7777 for more information.

ACTIVITIES GWRRA meets

Chapter J of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) meets the fourth Saturday of each month at Daniel’s Steakhouse, Hiawassee, GA. We eat at 11 AM followed by the meeting at 12:00 during which rides and other activities are announced and discussed. We encourage current members of the GWRRA and anyone interested in becoming a member to join us. All motorcyclists are welcome and we look forward to seeing participants from other chapters. There are great rides coming up and we hope many of you will join us. For further information, contact Chapter Director, June Gottlieb, 706-8967403

Tri-State Women

Formerly known as Business Women of Blairsville, the Tri-State Business Women is an organization of entrepreneurial women in Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee who own and operate their own businesses and are a positive force in the community. Their vision and mission is to support one another in continuing success through networking and marketing. If you are a woman in business in the area, there is a place for you to receive support, gain leads, and spread the word about your practice or business in the area. Meetings are held every Tuesday of the month at 8 a.m. at Grinds N Glazes in Blairsville. For more information, please contact Susanne Johnson, President, at 706-781-1678 or Cathy Wheeler at 706781-1050.

Ga. Mtn. Writers Club

We meet 10 a.m. to noon the second Wednesday of the month at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic church on the Young Harris Highway. We have no membership dues or electHG RIÀFHUV DQG PHHW WR VKDUH RXU ZULWLQJV and provide helpful criticism, inspiration, motivation and encouragement to each other. Everyone is welcome. You do not have to be a writer - just visit and enjoy listening to readings and discussion. You will be entertained – and maybe acquire a new interest. Call for information: Larry Casey at 781-6636 or Ellie Dobson at 745-0678. Knights of Columbus, North Georgia Council Knights of Columbus, North Georgia Council, monthly meeting is on the second Thursday of the month and meets 7:30 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Blairsville. All active members are invited to attend the meeting and social hour.

and Drums bagpipe band is offering free instruction to all who want to learn how to play the Great Highland Bagpipe or learn Regimental Drumming. The band meets each Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon in the Parish Hall of Saint Clare’s Episcopal Church for instruction and practice. For further information, please call 706-835-9071 or 706-745-3526.

Young Harris Al Anon

The Young Harris Al Anon Family Group will meet at 12 Noon every Tuesday in Young Harris, Ga., at Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church, Room 105. For more information, please call 706-781-3158.

Just 4 hours a week can make a big difference in caring for abandoned and abused animals. Just 4 hours to walk dogs. Just 4 hours to groom dogs or cats. Just 4 house to clean the cattery. Just 4 hours to transport dogs and/or cats to the vet. If you have just 4 hours a week to volunteer your time and energy, please contact Castaway Critters at 706-7813992 or call Martha at 706-379-2729.

Trout Unlimited

Trout Unlimited meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at Cadence Bank conference room in Blairsville at 7:00 p.m. For more information, please call Marcus Tuschel at 706-835-9010.

Experimental Aircraft Association

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

Guild meets on the 2nd Wed. of each month from 9:45 until 2:00 at the ShootLQJ &UHHN &RPPXQLW\ &HQWHU ÀUH VWDtion) in NC. Refreshments are served and a business meeting is held before a weaving project is presented. For more information, contact Joan (Guild president) at 706-896-1534.

UC Republican Party

The Union County Republican Party holds its monthly meetings on the third Saturday of each month at Victoria’s Sweet Shop. Meetings begin at 9am and have an optional breakfast for $6. More information can be found at www.uniongop.org.

Tri-State Women

Business

Women business owners in the tri-state area are welcome to attend and join our weekly meeting every Tuesday at 8am. Meetings are held at the Blairsville Restaurant with breakfast available to those interested. Come and see how women are making an impact as leaders in our community. For more information visit www. tri-statebusinesswomen.com.

Republican Women of Union County

MOPS

"Blairsville Mothers of Preschoolers will meet February 18th at the First Baptist Church of Blairsville from 6-8pm. Join us as marriage counselors Phil and Mary Mason answer all your relationship questions and offer tips on keeping the SIZZLE in your marriage! MOPS is open to mothers of children birth-Kindergarten. To make a reservation IRU FKLOGFDUH SOHDVH FDOO WKH FKXUFK RIĂ€FH DW 706-745-2469. Visit us at www.mops.org for more information!"

Union General Hospital Auxiliary

more information about joining the Club or becoming a HAM, call Don Deyton at 706-781-6665. Amateur license testing will be held on December 7th in Blairsville at 310 Welborn Street, Blairsville, GA. Contact Bob Ochs at 706-838-4728 for more information.

DAR Meeting

The December meeting of the Old Unicoi Trail Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be held at the Big Springs meeting room at The Oaks in Hiawassee, GA, Saturday, December 12th, 2009, at 10:15 AM. OUTDAR members will tell about their memories of celebrating Christmas in other countries. Members will also KROG D &UDIWV DQG %DNH 6DOH WR EHQHĂ€W club chapter projects. If you are interested in learning more about DAR, an organization for women who have Revolutionary War patriots in their family history, contact Eloise Wolfersteig, Regent, 706-379-2533. Old Unicoi Trail Chapter serves Towns, Union, and Fannin Counties. The Old Unicoi Trail homepage is found online at http://oldunicoitrail.georgiastatedar.org.

Computer Club

The Mountain Computer User Group Will meets in November on TUESDAY at 7 PM in the Goolsby Center, Young Harris College. Please note this is a change from our normal meeting date. At this time we will be presenting a program on all the new technologies that you can expect to get for Christmas. Come join us as we travel into the land of new technology. You might just get a glimpse of what Santa has in store for you at Christmas this year. Don’t forget we are meeting on Tuesday, November 10th. at 7 PM and not on Monday as we normally do. We will start the evening with our usual Q&A session. Come and join us for a lively session that is bound to increase your computer knowledge. Our Q&A session begins at 6 PM. Bring a friend and join us for the evening, you’ll be glad you did.

Union County Republican Party

will be holding its monthly meeting on Saturday, January 16th at 9:00 am at Victoria’s Sweet Shop at 2386 Young Harris Highway, Blairsville. A buffet breakfast for $6 will be available and is optional. Everyone is invited to attend and meet FDQGLGDWHV IRU VWDWHZLGH RIÀFHV 6SHDNers this month are: Max Wood, running for Attorney General - By way of Presidential appoint-

is hosting a gold buying fundraiser on Tuesday, February 23rd from Noon to 7:00pm at the Union General Hospital in Blairsville. Go through your jewelry box and pull out all the old pieces you no longer wear—broken chains, a single earring, out of style earring jackets, class ring, a forgotten boyfriend ring or pendant, an old gold watch (doesn’t matter if it works) and bring it to the hospital. Southeast Gold Buyers will determine if its 10K, 14K or 18K and you can trade it for current market prices and get PAID on the spot!!!! Southeast Gold Buyers will be making a 20% GRQDWLRQ WR EHQHÀW WKH +RVSLWDO DQG 1XUVLQJ Home Special Needs and to provide scholarship for local medical students. For more information on this event, please contact Pat Cook at 706 781-1908 or email xpcook@windstream.net.

ment, Max Wood served as the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia beginning in 2001. He served as the Chief Prosecutor and law enforcePHQW RIĂ€FHU IRU WKH 8QLWHG 6WDWHV LQ WKH 70 county Middle District of Georgia. This district includes the cities of Athens, Macon, Columbus, Albany and Valdosta. 0DULD 6KHIĂ€HOG VHHNLQJ WKH RIĂ€FH RI Insurance Commissioner - She is a conservative running to serve Georgia as Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner. Pro Fair Tax, Pro Gun, and Pro Life. Doug MacGinnitie, candidate for Secretary of State Candidate - Doug believes the key to creating jobs during the current recession is a focus on small business.“More than 75 percent of jobs that are created in this kind of recession are created at the small business level,â€? he said. “If you care about jobs in the state, then you should care about small business.â€?. Melvin Everson, running for Labor Commissioner - Republican Melvin Everson has developed a reputation for strong, conservative leadership as a State Representative from Gwinnett County. Prior to being elected to the State Legislature, he was elected City Councilman in Snellville twice. Everson has made a difference for those he has served at both the local and state level. He served 23 years in the military before retiring in 1999. Additional information may be obtained at www.uniongop.org or by calling 706-781-1013.

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Church Saved by Grace Full Gospel Church will be having a All Weekend Service on Saturday, February 20thSunday February 21st. Saturday, February 20th Services will be at 10 a.m. until ?, Saturday evening 7 p.m. to ? Sunday Morning Service begins at 10 a.m. all day food and refreshments will be served on Sunday. The church is located on Burnt Schoolhouse Ridge Road. Everyone is invited to attend. Reverend Shannon Burrell. For more information contact Mary Jane Kitchens 828-389-4180

The Patriots of Union County meet on the second Thursday of each month at 6:30 P.M. at the Civic Center (next to Steve's Steak House). 185 Wellborn St. This is a non-partisan group and everyone is invited. The meetings will feature discussions on Constitutional rights, state's rights, right to bear arms, Fair Tax, border security, energy dependence and more. A canned and non-perishable food drive will be held in conjunction with the meeting for the 9th District Food Bank For more information call: 706-7457201

Auto Club

The next meeting of the Good Neighbors Auto Club will be on Thursday, January 21st, starting at 7:30 PM. Meeting to be held at Brothers Restaurant in Murphy, NC . All meetings are open to the public and are held on the third Thursday of each month.

Mountain Community Seniors meets second Thursday each month at Senior Center in Hiawassee at 2:00 P.M.. We invite and welcome all Mountain Seniors from Towns, Union and Clay Counties to join us. We have Music, ,QIRUPDWLYH VSHDNHUV SLFQLFV DQG ÀHOG trips. On Thursday Feb. 11th We have Roy Perrin, Principal of Towns County High School who will give us his very entertaining rendition of Elvis. Light refreshments served. Do come join us.

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The Blue Ridge Mountains Chapter of WKH 0LOLWDU\ 2IĂ€FHUV $VVRFLDWLRQ RI $PHULca (MOAA) meets the third Monday of each month at various area restaurants. All active duty, National Guard, reserve, retired, former military, Public Health Service, NOAA RIĂ€FHUV ZDUUDQW RIĂ€FHUV DQG VXUYLYLQJ spouses are invited to attend. For information please contact one of the following individuals, in North Carolina: Jim Ferrell at 828-335-9203, and in Georgia: John Quinlan at 706-896-2430, or visit www.moaa.org/chapter/blueridgemountains.

Community Prayer Meeting

This Thursday, February 11,2010 a community prayer meeting will be held at WKH )DQQLQ &RXQW\ (07 RIĂ€FH V Ă DJSROH downtown, Blue Ridge at noon. Everyone is invited to attend as we continue to pray for our nation'sand community's leaders and true repentance for our country. Please come and support our efforts as we join with RWKHUV WR NHHS WKH SUD\HU Ă DPH DOLYH $Q\ questions please contact : Lydia Long 706374-4750

Worth Considering A thought for today

The RWUC meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7pm. Meetings are held in the Brackett Room at the United Community Bank. For more information visit www.RepublicanWomenOfUnion.org.

Mothers of Preschoolers

0236 ,QWHUQDWLRQDO D QRQ SURĂ€W mothering organization, creates communities and resources to help make "better moms who make a better world." A MOPS group is a place where moms can come-just as they are-to build friendships, receive mothering support, practical help and spiritual hope. Join us - because better moms, make a better world! Visit us at www.MOPS.org Mothers of Preschoolers meets on the Third Thursday of each month in the new fellowship hall at First Baptist Church of Blairsville from 6-8pm. Call the church RIĂ€FH DW IRU PRUH LQIRUPDtion or email us at mopsofblairsville@ gmail.com.

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Smokie Mountain Mountain High Hik- Melodies Smokie Mountain Melodies is a ladies ers Schedule barbershop-style chorus whose members Mountain High Hikers schedule two hikes each Tuesday, occasionally specialty hike, 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.

Club Bereavement Sup- Kiwanis The Kiwanis Club of Blairsville is dedito serving and supporting young port Group - Meet- cated people in the immediate area around Blairsville through numerous projects. ing Changes The Kiwanis Club meets at the Cobb’s Welcome to a community bereavement support group. A place to share your thoughts and feelings and grow together with others who have experienced the loss of a loved one. First Thursday of every month at United Community Bank, Small Community Room, Blairsville from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. We will only meet once per month. Facilitator: Suzanne Repp, LCSW. The group is presented by Regency Hospice and is free of charge. Please call 1-800577-8791 or 706-896-1251 for more information.

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Narcotics Anonymous Weekly MeetBagpipe Instruction ings List The Appalachian Saint Andrew’s Pipes Mondays - 7 p.m. 12-Step meeting at Union County Annex Building located at 71 Hospital Street. This is an open meeting. Union County Anti-Drug Coalition Tuesdays - 4 p.m. Open discussion meeting at Towns County Avita Community Partners. Meet at 1100 Jack Dayton Circle, Young Harris, Ga. Tuesdays - 7 p.m. Discussion meeting at Union County Annex Building & New Hope Counseling at 71 Hospital St. Wednesdays - 6 p.m. Open discussion meeting at Union County Avita Community Partners. 41 Hospital St., Suite 100, Blairsville. Fridays - 8 p.m. Open discussion meeting at Union County Annex & New Hope Counseling, 71 Hospital St. All the meetings are open & anyone can attend. For more information regarding any of these meetings, please call 706-897-9775, 706-896-6263 or 706745-4066.

from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30p.m. at the Senior Center in Blairsville. No matter if you just started playing the dulcimer or if you are experienced, come join us for a good time playing your favorite songs and learning new songs. For more information, please contact LaDale at 706-835-1688 or raydale@windstream.net. Hope to see you at our next meeting!

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DAV

The Disabled American Veterans meet monthly on the second Monday of each month at noon in the Old Nursing Home, Room 116, in Blairsville. Please join them.

Club 180 for Teens

Join us on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. for fellowship, fun and snacks at Choestoe Baptist Church, 4455 Choestoe Church Rd., located south of Blairsville off Hwy. 129 and Hwy. 180. For more information and directions, please call the church at 706745-6370.

Mountain Sounds Your Journey from Dulcimer Club

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FRPH IURP ÀYH FRXQWLHV LQ 1RUWK *HRUJLD and Western North Carolina. As a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, the chorus is committed to a goal of advancing the musical art form of barbershop harmony through education and performances. Smokie Mountain Melodies meets every Tuesday night at 6:30 at the First United Methodist of Union County in Blairsville, Georgia located at 859 Highway 515. Any women who have a love of singing are welcome to join. For more information call the Director, Phyllis Baker at 706-379-3836.

Forming Gourmet Dinner Club

6KDUH VXSHUE GLQQHUV ZLWK RWKHU ÀQH dining connoisseurs, must have some gourmet cooking skills and room to host candle light, sit down dinners in your home. Full time and part time residents welcome. Hiawassee and Young Harris. Limited membership. Call Diane 706835-5007

Amateur Radio

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CO M MUN I T Y Tributes James Edward Weeks

James Edward Weeks, 96, of the Mobile Community in Fannin County, Georgia passed away Friday morning, February 26, 2010 in Cleveland, TN at the home of his daughter and her husband, LuAnn and Michael Holden where he has resided for the past six years. He was preceded in death by his wife Ella Lea Rogers Weeks, his parents Lee and Mary Ellen Weeks and his brothers Emmett and George Weeks. He is survived by his brother, Howard Weeks of Atlanta, Georgia and his immediate family of three children-daughter, Lea Bell Caliandro of New York and her two children, Braden Bell and Christina Bell Currence; son and daughter-in-law, Alton and Bonnie Weeks of Alabama and their four children, Allison Willis, John Weeks, Leslie Weeks, and Natalie

Wayne Alderton

Wayne Alderton, age 43, of Ducktown, TN passed away Friday, February 19, 2010 at his home. He was born on Thursday, November 10, 1966 in Maryland, to Charles and Rosetta Carrol Alderton. He worked as a mechanic in the carpet industry. He was preceded in death by wife, Linda Tipton Alderton. Survivors include: daughter, Laura Alderton of Blue Ridge, mother in law, Ginny Tipton of Morganton, sister in law, Me-

Vada Lee Curtis

Miss Vada Lee Curtis age 77 of Faith Acres Rd.Blairsville passed away on Thursday Feb.18,2010 at her home following an extended illness.Miss Curtis was born on Feb.27,1933 in Union County,the daughter of the late Howard Curtis and the late Ollie Hood Curtis.Miss Curtis was a native and Union County.She was a 1950 graduate of Union County High School.She was preceded in death by her parents and a cousin,William Lee Holt.Mrs.Curtis was a member of Shady Grove Methodist Church. Surviving Miss Curtis are William Lee and Tina Holt Jr.of Blairsville and Nan Holt of Blairsville,many

Melissa Devereaux

Mrs. Melissa Devereaux, age 89, of Blairsville, GA passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2010 at her home. Mrs. Devereaux was born on Monday, November 8, 1920 in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, to the late Jacob and Fern (Baker) Goehring. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Union County, and had been a member of Union General Hospital Auxiliary. Mrs. Devereaux was preceded in death by her husband, Howard

Bernard Dockery

Mr.Bernard James Dockery age 55 of Pinelog Church Rd.Brasstown,NC.,passed away on Feb.27,2010 at his home following a brief illness.Mr.Dockery was born on Dec.7,1954 in Union County,the son of Johnnie Long Dockery and the late Verlin Dockery.Bernard enjoyed fishing,camping,gardening ,cooking,taking family photos and being outdoors.He was a loving father,son,brother and grandfather.He was preceded in death by a sister,Sylvia Maney.Mr.Dockery was of the Baptist faith. Surviving Mr.Dockery are his partner,Lisa Hicks of Brasstown,mother,Johnnie Dockery of Young Harris,one daughter and son in law,Lisa and Edward Williams of Jefferson,one brother and sister

David Edward Eads

Mr. David Edward Eads, age 38, of Cleveland, TN passed away February 20, 2010 at his home.  Mr. Eads was born on September 30, 1971 in Farmington, MI, to Thomas and Dalis Eads. He was of the Church of God Faith. David was employed as a chef and a water guide. He enjoyed collecting comics, drawing, camping, and he was a pet lover. David will be missed and we will hold him in our hearts forever. Survivors include: parents, Thomas and Dalis

Hester Bingham Evans

Hester Bingham Evans, 84, entered into rest February 23, 2010 at Mission St. Joseph Hospital in Asheville, North Carolina. She had been a resident of Murphy Medical Center Nursing Home for the past 6 years. She was the daughter of the late Lonnie C. Bingham and Grace Townsend Bingham Lackey. Mrs. Evans was preceded in death by both her parents; her son, Lance Corporal Roger W. Overstreet; husband, Silas Overstreet, and her husband, Billy E. Evans; and a granddaughter, Dianne Yourkonis. She is survived by her daughter, Frankie Jewell Overstreet, of Sylva, North Carolina; two brothers, Rev. Thomas A. Bingham and Elizabeth Moore Bingham of Forrest Home, Alabama; and Command Sergeant Major Ret. Wiley C. Bingham and Chong Bingham; one half-sister, Loreane Henson, of Blairsville, Georgia; three step-sons: Malcolm Evans of Griffin, Georgia; Walter Evans and Becky Evans; and Rodney Darnell Evans and Faye Evans, all of Jacksonville, Florida. She also has many beloved

Grissom; and daughter and son-in-law LuAnn and Michael Holden of Tennessee and their sons, Matthew and Mark Holden. He is also survived by 7 great grand-children. Mr. Weeks was a long-time member of Mobile Baptist Church and served as an active deacon for more than 50 years. He retired from a 40 year career with Tennessee Copper Company and Cities Service Corporation. Funeral services will be held at the Chapel of Finch-Cochran Funeral Home in McCaysville, Ga. on Friday, March 5 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Mobile Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home will be on Thursday evening, March 4, 5:00 -7:00 p.m. lissa Tipton Long of Cleveland, brother Dewayne Goswick, neice, Jennifer ( Jeff ) Stewart, great nephew & neice, Lance (Libby) Stewart, K-9 Companion, No No. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 22, 2010 at 2:00 PM from the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Arrangements entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home Blue Ridge, GA. www.cochranfuneralhomes. com other friends also survive. A graveside service was held on Tuesday Feb.23,2010 at 11:00am from the Shady Grove Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev.Ben Lewis officiating.In lieu of flowers if you wish,the family requests that in lieu of flowers,donations may be made to the Shady Grove Cemetery Fund in memory of Miss Curtis.The family met with friends following the services. Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com

Tamela Lynn Morris

Mrs.Tamela Lynn Morris age 43 of Caney Creek Rd.Murphy,NC.passed away on Thursday Feb.25,2010 at her home following a battle with cancer.Mrs.Morris was born on March 2,1966 in Poughkeepsie,NY.Tamela owned and operated Tammy’s Cleaning Service.She never met a person that she did not like,She had a great sense of humor,she also loved camping and fishing.Tammy was of the Christian faith. Surviving Tamela are her loving husband of eleven years,Tom Morris of Murphy,Zach and

Kirkland Clay "Kirk" Pless

Mr.Kirkland Clay "Kirk" Pless, age 53, of McCaysville, GA passed away Thursday, February 18, 2010 at his home.  Kirk was born on Wednesday, November 7, 1956 in Copperhill, TN, to Frank L. Pless Sr. and Patricia Hamby Pless. He was a member of Harbor Ministries. Survivors include: wife Gloria Barnes Pless of McCaysville, GA; daughter, Jennifer Patterson; sons, Levi Pless, and daughter, Kari

William Rutherford Schober

Mr. William Rutherford Schober, age 76, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2010. Mr. Schober was born on Wednesday, January 10, 1934, in Waretown, New Jersey, a son of the late William John Schober and the late Jane Elizabeth Gray Schober. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force.  He was a member of The House of Prayer and was a deacon there. Mr. Schober had served as treasurer of the local Gideons International for the past 6 years. Besides his parents, Mr. Schober was preceded in death by his brother, Jack Ulrich. Surviving family members include his loving wife of 51 years, Gail Post Schober, of Blairsville - they were married in England in 1958; children: William John Schober, of Marietta, Georgia; Suzanne Jane Schober Orfield, and her husband Mark, of Abingdon, Virginia; Bethanne Jean Schober Barstow and her husband Todd, of Chespeake, Virginia; and Janice Gail Schober Blanchett and her husband Mark, of Chapel Hill, Tennessee; two sisters: Jane Mears, of West Creek, New Jersey; Bette Treloar, of Jamesville, Virginia; and brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Bert Schober, of Palm Bay, Florida; grandchildren: James Blanchett, Tyler Bar-

Sassy,her four legged children,a host of friends also survive. A memorial service will be held at a later date.In lieu of flowers if you wish,the family requests that memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in memory of Mrs.Morris. Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements. You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com Pless; and two grandchildren, Hailey Patterson, and Triston Pless; and brother, Frank L. Pless. A memorial services was held Saturday, February 20, 2010 at 2:00 PM from the Harbor Ministries with Reverend Denise Caldwell officiating. Mr. Grady Jack Bryson and the church choir provided the music. Finch-Cochran Funeral Home McCaysville, GA is in charge of arrangements. www.cochranfuneralhomes.com stow, Jennifer Whitesides, Jordan Whitesides, Jared Blanchett, Kyle Schober, Jillian Blanchett, Jonathan Whitesides, Taylor Blanchett, and John Mark Blanchett. Funeral services were held on Sunday, February 28, 2010, at 3:00 p.m., at The House of Prayer Church, with Pastor Jerry Helton and Rev. Bill Honaker officiating. Special music was presented by The House of Prayer Church Choir. The following gentlemen served as pallbearers: Tyler Barstow, Jonathan Whitesides, James Blanchett, Jared Blanchett, Todd Barstow, Mark Orfield, Mark Blanchett, and Bill Schober. Burial will be in The House of Prayer Cemetery, with military honors conducted by North Georgia Honor Guard. Visitation was held on Sunday, February 28, 2010, at The House of Prayer, for one hour prior to the service. If you wish, memorial contributions may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 521, Blairsville, Georgia 30514; or to The House of Prayer Building Fund, P.O. Box 1475, Blairsville, Georgia 30514. Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home of Blairsville. Please view Mr. Schober's Life Tribute, and send condolences at www.cochranfuneralhomes. com

Ross Devereaux; and a son, Jacque Devereaux; and a sister, Fern Kratt. Survivors include: son & daughter-in-law, Rev. Jan & Bonnie Devereaux of Clarkesville, Georgia; daughter-in-law, Sharon Devereaux Hood of Blairsville; Six grandchildren and five great grandchildren also survive. Graveside services will be held Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 2:00 PM from the Alleghany Cemetery in PittsFuneral services were held Sunday, February 28, Linda Gail Stephens burg. Cochran Funeral Home Blairsville, GA 2010 at 2:00 PM from the Cochran Funeral Home Linda Gail Stephens, age 50, of Blairsville, Georwww.cochranfuneralhomes.com in charge of Chapel with Rev. Marty Duncan and Rev. Kenny gia, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2010 from arrangements. Beavers officiating. Music was provided by Scott injuries she sustained in an automobile accident. in law,J.M.and Nicole Dockery of Brasstown,one Lance. The following gentlemen served as Linda was born on Tuesday, July 7, 1959 sister,Lucy Leatherwood of Austell,GA.,one pallbearers: Brad Thomas, Justin Thomas, in Hiawassee, Georgia, to Willa Mae Floyd grandson,Trey Williams,many other relatives Joey Colwell, Mike Patton, Junior Whitener Stephens of Blairsville and the late Mitchell and friends also survive. and Jackie Cook. Burial followed in AnClay Stephens. She was a member of FelA visitation forMr.Dockery will be held tioch Baptist Church Cemetery. lowship of the Hills Church in Blairsville. on Monday March 1,2010 from 6-8pm at The family received friends at the CoSurviving family members, in addition to the Mountain View Funeral Home.A mechran Funeral Home Saturday, February 27, her mother, are: sister and husband, Gizelle morial service will be held at a later date 2010, from 5 until 9 PM. and Steve Thomas of Morganton, Georgia; and will be announced.In lieu of flowers if Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funersister and husband, Gwyneth and Joe Yaita of you wish,the family requests that memorials al Home and Crematory of Blairsville. You may Murphy, North Carolina; nephews: Brad Thommay be made to the American Heart Associaas, Justin Thomas and David Murphy; nieces: Britta- sign the guest register, view Linda's Life Tribute, and tion in memory of Mr.Dockery. ny Thomas, Sleana Cook, Lisa Renbarger and Shirley send condolences to the family at www.cochranfuMountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in Bryson; and special friend, Danny Murphy; twelve neralhomes.com . charge of the arrangements.You may sign the family great nieces and nephews. guest book and send condolences on line at www. mountainviewfuneralhome.com Carolina, and Joseph Griggs, Jr. of Blairsville. Many C.D. Griggs. Mr. C.D. Griggs, age 85, of Blairsville, Georgia, other relatives and friends also survive. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Februpassed away Monday, February 22, 2010 at Union ary 24, 2010 at 2:00 PM from the Ebenezer Baptist Eads; sons, Devon Eads, and Dillan Eads; daughters, General Hospital in Blairsville after a brief illness. He Church with Rev. R. L. Martin and Rev. Ray Potts Madison Eads, and Morgan Caldwell; brother, was born on Monday, October 20, 1924 in Blairsville, officiating. Music was provided by the church choir Thomas C. Eads Jr.; and sister, Tiffany Eads a son of the late Joseph and the late Madelene Elliott and Rev. Tommy and Vicki Jenkins. The following Griggs. C. D. was a WW II U S Army Veteran and a Sparks; many aunts, uncles, and . gentlemen served as pallbearers: Junior Bridges, The Funeral service was held, Wednes- member and Deacon of Ebenezer Baptist Church. He Ricky Griggs, Ronnie Griggs, Cecil Hughes, Terry day evening, February 24, 2010 at 7:30 PM was also preceded in death by a sister, Ella Griggs. Hughes and James Bridges. The following gentlemen He is survived by his wife, Charlene Griggs of from the Finch-Cochran Funeral Home served as honorary pallbearers: Hubert Plott, Doyle Chapel with Reverend J. T. Willoughby of- Blairsville; son & daughter-in-law, Mark & Cheryl Gunter, Arlin Worley, Lee Knight and Ronnie Coker. Griggs of Blairsville; daughter & son-in-law, Patty & ficiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.  Finch-Cochran Funeral Home Mc- Wes Whitfield of Homer, Georgia; granddaughters The family received friends at Cochran Funeral Caysville, GA was in charge of arrangements. and their husbands, Marquetta & Brent Thompson of Home Tuesday from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Virginia Beach, Virginia; Marletta & Jordan Arnold of www.cochranfuneralhomes.com Arrangements entrusted to Cochran Funeral Home Dahlonega, Georgia; grandaughter Kaylee Whitfield and Crematory of Blairsville, Georgia. Please send of Homer, Georgia; grandson, Wyatt Whitfield of condolences to  www.cochranfuneralhomes.com . nieces, nephews, cousins, grandchildren, and one Homer; brothers, Roy Griggs of Bryson City, North great grandchild, Raven Yourkonis, of Jacksonville, Florida. Mrs. Evans was a native of Blairsville where she returned to live after retiring from work in 1986. She was a member of New Union To help student leaders increase Baptist Church in Blairsville. The funeral their awareness and understanding was conducted by Rev. Thomas A. Bingof the legal system, Union County ham. Pallbearers were the following gentleHigh School hosts an annual Mock men: Dennis Bingham, Thomas A. 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EDITOR'S Â INBOX Going on a Job Safari

Life, Liberty, and Freedom

The losing this and losing that, hue and cry of the tea-party/grassroots crowd grows stronger and louder as we attempt to pass through the stages in the fundamental change to our country.  A quick examination of some of the amendments to the Constitution does seem to raise a little concern. The first ten amendments are commonly called the Bill of Rights (a list of some of the inalienable ones). They were put in after the fact, in order to be able to “sellâ€? the Constitution. It turns out the Framers were so terrified of a too strong central government that they enumerated certain rights to be sure folks got them. Note the enumerated powers of government are limited to the 18 tasks found in Article I, Section 8. Everything else belongs to the states or people, according to the way the Constitution was originally written. So the 1st Amendment protects my right to exercise my religion free from government intrusion. We should ask Chief Justice Roy Moore from Alabama: “How’s that workin’ for ya?â€? So the 1st is long gone.  We have had people try to get in our motel room on two different occasions. They go away when you tap on the glass with a small hand gun.Â

But it is beyond imagining what the penalties might be for getting caught with a firearm up north. Life in prison without parole, hanging, pilloried, who knows? So my 2nd Amendment rights are seriously infringed; and so it goes. The 10th Amendment rights of the states were abolished by Lincoln in 1861 and states’ representation in the federal government was rescinded in 1913 by Wilson. Soon California will be nationalized with General Motors. So the states are losing out on the deal, too. So it does look like the folks have a beef, as O’Reilly would say. What will they do? Will they dust off the Declaration of Independence or will they go sit on the legislators’ desks or maybe, just maybe, they might replace them with someone who does realize that the Constitution is being fundamentally trod on and will put a stop to it.  M. J. Blanchard Blairsville  "It does not take a majority to prevail . . . but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men."  Samuel AdamsÂ

Washington’s Fiscal Irresponsibility As a manager at Windstream Communications, I was dismayed to learn that Vice President Biden had traveled down to Georgia recently to announce the North Georgia Network Cooperative broadband project. This 260-mile, federally subsidized Internet network was designed to compete with existing Internet service providers in North Georgia like Windstream. Make no mistake, this is a “public option� for the telecom industry. The ostensible purpose of this federal grant – which is part of the $787 billion American Recovery and Reinvestment Act – is to encourage Internet usage among rural Americans by installing highspeed Internet lines in regions that are unserved or “underserved� by existing broadband. Sounds like a good idea doesn’t it? And it would be if these dollars were actually going to regions that lack high-speed Internet service. That is not the case for the majority of the North Georgia region. To the contrary, 90% of NGNC’s proposed service area already has highspeed Internet access through multiple existing providers that invested their own capital, not your tax dollars, to build them. Biden’s suggestion that local businesses have been on the “wrong side of the digital divide� is thus not only incorrect, but insulting. Existing service providers like Windstream have invested millions of dollars to build advanced networks here in North Georgia. In Dawsonville, specifically, Windstream makes broadband available to 99% of its voice customers. Nonetheless, the feds are swooping in and stroking NGNC a check to the tune of $33.5 million. As with any of the recent federal spending free-for-alls, a primary justification is job creation. But by subsidizing the operations of a new competitor with taxpayer dollars, the government hampers the ability of existing Internet service providers to survive in the regional marketplace. The inevitable result is

that, while NGNC creates some new jobs, the existing broadband companies may be forced to cut back their workforce. Biden points out that there will also be an uptick in construction jobs while the fiber optic lines are built out, but this alone does not justify government intervention into a market where there is no demonstrable need for additional competition or service. Some argue that existing broadband is too expensive and that government needs to step in and provide equal access to make Internet affordable for all. Wrong again. A Windstream customer in 2010 can get 12 Mbps service for 20% less than the cost of 1.5 Mbps service in 2003. However, if pricing is the government’s primary concern, federal funding should go to subsidize customer subscriptions, not to build infrastructure on top of existing infrastructure. This project and others like it around the country will waste tens and hundreds of millions of dollars. Given the dire state of our economy, can’t the federal government find better uses for taxpayer money than a duplicative telecom network that stands to cripple Georgia-based companies? Instead, why doesn’t Uncle Sam target the money to existing broadband providers so they can expand their networks into the few remaining areas that lack broadband access? It would likely cost less money and produce better results. Instead, I’m forced to pay taxes to fund my competition’s start-up costs. Forgive me if I don’t share Mr. Biden’s enthusiasm for this latest iteration of fiscal irresponsibility by our leaders in Washington. -Jim Kortum is a resident of Dalton, Georgia. He serves as Division Vice President of Operations for Windstream Communications, which provides phone, data and other services to much of North Georgia.

Karen Clark speaks to Lions on Deaf, Blind

Twenty-four hundred people in Union County with hearing loss! At least the 2,400 is the approximate number according to the Georgia Council on the Hearing Impaired. Union County Lions Club's own Karen Clark was speaker recently at Lions. before moving to Georgia, several years ago, Lion Karen worked as Deaf/ Blind Specialist in Kentucky at the Helen Keller National Center of Deaf/ Blind Youth and Adults. Her current job title is Karen Clark, M.R.C. Unit Manager of Deaf Services North Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation under the Georgia Department of Labor. Karen is also a Certified Interpreter for the Deaf. Introduced by First Vice President Lion Mildred Thompson,

Lion Karen spoke of types of deafness to inclde: 'late' deafness that comes after speech such as been heard/learned. 'deaf mute' where a person can not use speech; and then there is a deaf/ blindness, perhaps from birth or from a disease, such as 'bird droppings'. She then went on to give the types of blindness or vision impairment such as tunnel vision, bleary vision from cataracts, central vision loss, or vision loss from diabetic retinopathy and other causes. Support for deafness include sign language,phone amplifiers, dogs for the deaf, video phones and also vibrating alerts. The impact of deaf and or deaf/blindness include grief, personality changes, mobility, isolation, and of course communication, and would you

believe the increase in the risk of suicide! Resources include TTY's, GA. Council on Hearing Impairment, Helen Keller National Center for the Deaf-Blind. If you know of anyone who has problems in heating impairment, please contact Karen Clark at 706-400-8350. By the way, Karen was also a lion in Kentucky and here in Georgia Lions District 18-D she is the committee chair for the Hearing & Speech Action -Work with the Deaf. Thank you Lion Karen for the excellent slide presentation as well as answering many questions that followed. Remember the Lion's Motto: "WE SERVE"

Exploring career options and opportunities can be like making one’s way through a jungle, especially during today’s job market. On February 23, Mountain Education Center High School held its 3rd annual “Job Safari.� The entrance of the school was decorated with vines and leaves, jungle animals, and animal print balloons. Almost 100 students attended to learn more about different careers and how to prepare for the world of work. North Georgia Technical College sent speakers to talk about programs in Culinary Arts, Cosmetology, EMT/Firefighting, and Medical careers. Other presenters

from the community included Andrew Gay from Midas Auto Service on Murphy Highway, who talked about automotive mechanics and how the field has become more technology based; Janet Chapman from the Department of Labor, who gave information about “Hot Jobs� in Georgia and how to use the services of the department to find employment; Sgt. T. Golden representing the military; and finally Virginia Hunter from MEC, who helped students learn how to use the GAcollege411 website to explore career and college options. The students chose three areas of interest to them and attended twenty-minute sessions for each

during which they heard about the programs and asked questions. Following the event, the students and presenters were treated to pizza and sodas. Mountain Education Center is an accredited night high school, which offers a nontraditional setting for students to earn a regular high school diploma. Students work at their own pace and attend classes according to their own schedules Monday through Thursday from 4:00 until 9:30. MECHS offers many services and events just like traditional high schools at no cost to the students. For more information call (706) 745-9575 after 4:00.

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