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Feedback from nearly 700 Clay residents shapes committee plan

Mental health reform won’t be quick

Local input complete for county roadmap By: Harrison Keely

Privitization of services a ‘big deal’ SMC CEO says

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By: Harrison Keely Editor@wncSentinel.net Smoky Mountain Center needs more time to transfer regional mental health services to a new provider, CEO Brian Ingraham told Clay County commissioners Thursday. Ingraham called the privatization of SMC's services ONLINE the most significant change to Listen to sweep the orgaIngraham address county nization in some commissioners time. The reform, orchestrated by the Department of Health and Human Services, aims to shift SMC from an area program to a local management entity. In the process, SMC will become a manager and contractor for services instead of providing them directly. "Smoky rode that horse about as far as it could go," Ingraham said, noting that the organization has been operating under a waiver to continue facility-based crisis, mobile crisis management, walk-in services and access to psychiatrists until new agencies can take on program role. Access to psychiatrists has been a huge challenge, specifically in Western North Carolina, Ingraham said. SMC Community Relations Coordinator Shelly Foreman said the region is currently being wired for telepsychiatry services. For now SMC has entered a request for proposal process and is waiting for agencies to respond.

Only Internet can save us? Some say high-speed Internet is Clay County’s only chance to survive the recession By: Harrison Keely Editor@wncSentinel.net Clay County citizens are searching for an economic savior, and Mary Wiegold believes she has the answer. Wiegold, a member of the Clay County Citizens' Action Committee, told commissioners that high-speed Internet is key to recovery from the recession. "We have lost business and economic opportunities here in Clay County in real estate, business enterprises, and light industry due to the lack of Internet access and local incentives," she said. For every dollar invested in broadband, three dollars would be returned to the local economy, Wiegold said. In theory, citizens could eventually expect a $10 return for every $1 invested, she continued. "As soon as North Georgia advances their Internet connections, we will be even less attractive," she stated. "We cannot continue to miss out on improving our economic base." Since December the committee has been

researching local, state and federal assistance to bring fiber-optic broadband to rural communities. The latest round of grant applications is due March 15, Wiegold said. "There is no time for Clay County to submit our grant request," she said, noting that NC Senator John Snow and Representative Roger West have suggested the committee submit a letter of interest in pursuing federal grant assistance from the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act. Wiegold said that Clay's designation as a tier one (economically depressed) county may help position the area more favorably for funding. In the meantime, Wiegold said that the best plan of action is to get local subdivision residents to sign petitions. She said that

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a minimum of 40 percent of residents in an area need to be willing to sign up with Blue Ridge Mountain EMC for connectivity. "We may not have the dollars in our county coffers, but we have a wealth of human resources available to us," she said. Wiegold also mentioned the possibility of equipping current cellular towers with wireless Internet for residents. "If it's so difficult to go underground or break through the mountains...or to get right-of-way, why can't we go through towers?" she asked. Commissioners suggested partnering with as many people as possible to keep momentum in the project. "I guess if you have broadband you don't think so much about it," Commissioner Harry Jarrett said. "But if you don't have it,...it is important." Commissioner Stephen Sellers said the project affected him personally. "I would like to have it at my house," he said. "I live only a mile off of the main road, and I still don't get [broadband]."

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N.C. still in educational race "NPOH TUBUFT % $ for incentive funds By: Frank Bradley Publisher@wncSentinel.net North Carolina is among 16 finalists in Race to the Top, a federal incentive program designed to boost educational achievement in public schools. The U.S. Secretary of Education, Arne Duncan, announced the finalist last week out of some 41 state applications. Next week, representatives from those finalists will go to Washington to make their presentations to determine the final winners to be announced in April 2010. Among the points the federal government will be looking for is what states are doing to raise their educational standards, to better its curriculum and to measure teacher and principal effectiveness

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based on student performance. It requires the measuring of growth for individual student with the design of a rigorous, transparent and fair evaluation system for teachers and principals. Those evaluations would be used to make decisions on promotion, retention and the compensation of teachers and principals. Superintendent Scott Penland said in his discussions with state officials, they have expressed confidence that North Carolina is well positioned to compete and win against other states. Among North Carolina's strong points are expanded use of Teach for America Corps; use of regional leadership academies to develop turnaround principals; and the expansion of virtual school opportunities across the state. Penland said if North Carolina is selected for the program it would mean a funding of $400 million for the state over the next

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four years. "It would not be a hugh infusion of funds for Clay County schools," Penland said. "Only about $40,000 a year. However, it can mean among other things incentive bonuses for teachers and principals and additional teacher training money. One strike against North Carolina's case is the cap on charter schools at 100. The U.S. Department of Education is encouraging greater flexibility with no cap on independent or charter schools. Penland said the cap was placed by the state legislature and could only be changed by them. The state legislature is not scheduled to meet until the beginning of its short session starting in May. Other states in the running for Race to the Top are New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Massachusetts, Illinois, Delaware, Rhode Island, Colorado and six other southern states, including Georgia and Tennessee.

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Editor@wncSentinel.net Clay County commissioners addressed the following topics at the March 4 meeting: t $PNNJTTJPOFST BQQSPWFE UIF DPVOUZhT CVEHFU audit. "Clay County is in very good financial shape," County Manager Paul Leek said. "The only minor findings were, as always, segregation of duties." Leek said that because Clay County is relatively small, employees are often asked to handle additional jobs. He said those issues will continue to appear in the future. Commissioner Herbert Cheeks said citizens should be apQMBVEFE GPS LFFQJOH VQ UIF DPVOUZhT UBY DPMMFDUJPO SBUF PG percent. Leek said that by closing out loans, the unrestricted fund balance was increased by $333,730. "It is good to know that our little county is not faced with some of the big problems like some of the other counties that have budget crises," Cheeks said, before congratulating Leek on a job well done. "I applaud each one of the department heads See �COMMISSIONERS� Page 8A

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Residents have spoken. And their comments have been condensed into a graphic-heavy 52page input summary divided into nine topic areas by Clay County's Comprehensive Planning Committee. Kristy Carter, the coordinator of the entire package, shared the feedback from nearly 700 county residents with commissioners Thursday. "Economic development is probably the biggest concern," she said, noting that each of the nine topics (economic development, human ONLINE services, infra- Look through structure, housing a 23-page and buildings, summary of land stewardship, resident input community space, county government, growth and development, and overall satisfaction) essentially relies on the first. Now that the first round of community input is complete, the committee can move on to the second phase: a planning process meant to give commissioners a roadmap to guide future decisions for the county. Carter and her team will review input gathered from 560 survey responses and 118 meeting participants to produce a series of recommendations during the next three months, if all goes according to plan. By July, a draft of suggestions will be presented for commissioners to review, Carter said, adding that the plan will be revised between then and the end of September based on additional input. Carter, who works for the N.C. Division of Community Assistance in Asheville, said Clay County had a strong level of community involvement compared to other areas in the region. Commissioners should plan to host one or two special hearings to receive formal responses from the public, she said. Then, in October, the plan would be up for a vote of acceptance. The committee needed to hear a comment at least three times for it to be included in the input summary, Carter said. Some of the committee's major findings: Local recycling efforts need to be improved, and broadband access must be expanded, citizens said. However, most people are satisfied with the current road access to the county, stating that there's no need for a connecting four-lane highway. Many citizens are concerned about decreasing water quality in Lake Chatuge. Also, many suggested limiting or eradicating signs and billboards that pollute the natural beauty of the mountains. County regulations were a proposed solution. It's important to increase opportunity for public involvement in county government and improve efforts to inform citizens. Some citizens, howSee �COUNTY PLAN� Page 2A

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NADO honors Shuler with award

You probably don’t need anyone to tell you that times are tough for many people right now. The past year has seen a recession-driven increase in applications for Social Security retirement and disability benefit applications. These increases translate into busier offices and telephone lines. So if you need information, or want to apply for benefits, visit the most conveniently located office Social Security has: our online office at www. socialsecurity.gov. There, you can apply online for retirement, spouses, and disability benefits. There’s no need to fight the traffic to visit an office or wait for an appointment. Our website makes it simple, allowing you to apply for retirement benefits in as little as 15 minutes. If you’re not certain you’re ready to apply, we have online resources that can help you decide. Our Retirement Estimator will allow you to enter different scenarios to come up with the retirement plan best for you. You can find it at www.socialsecurity.gov/estimator. A Disability Starter Kit makes it easy to prepare for your disability application. The kit explains the documentation and information you’ll be required to share on the application, and includes checklists and worksheets to help take the mystery out of applying. You can find the Disability Starter Kit at www.socialsecurity.gov/disability on the left-hand side of the page. There are other things you can do online, such as applying for a replacement Medicare card, and requesting an SSA-1099 for tax purposes. You can learn about these and other online services at www.socialsecurity.gov/ onlineservices.

Healing Hands Update The Healing Hands Community Clinic hosted a CPR Saturday for its volunteer staff. Jack Harper, certified CPR instructor, graciously devoted his time and services for the event. The number of patients the clinic is now serving has increased and thus so has its needs. Dr Bryan Johnson, whose practice is located in Hiawassee, has served as our volunteer physician quite often and the clinic staff and patients would like to thank him for his compassion and willingness to serve. The clinic is in the process of filing for its tax-exempt status. Once received, this will open the door for the clinic to apply for and receive grant money and to be able to receipt individuals and businesses for their donations. Look for the Healing Hands Community Clinic donation jars throughout the community, as the clinic is need of funds to complete the 501c application fee and for its medication assistance fund. The clinic provides general healthcare to adults and children over the age of two who are uninsured, not eligible for Medicade or Medicare and whose income is less than 200% of the federally defined poverty level. Patients should bring proof of income at the time of their visit -previous year’s tax return or recent proof of income statement. Clinic services include: General health care for chronic and acute health conditions, other than chronic pain, narcotics, emergency treatment, pregnancy, or serious mental health illnesses. Medication assistance program – aiding patients to obtain medication from local pharmacies, or pharmaceutical companies when funds are available. Healthcare education. The clinic staff appreciates community support. Should you care to make a monetary contribution or donation of medical supplies/equipment, please contact the clinic at 706-994-6768. The clinic is open every Saturday from 9-12. They are located at 850 Bible Camp Circle directly behind House of Prayer Church on Pat Colwell Rd.

Shuler votes for jobs bill Congressman Heath Shuler (D-Waynesville) cast his vote in favor of the Hiring Incentives to Restore Employment (HIRE) Act, a bill designed to create and save hundreds of thousands of jobs this year. Over the last two weeks, Rep. Shuler and other Blue Dog members fought to ensure that the $15 billion HIRE Act complies with Pay-As-You-Go budget rules and does not add to the national deficit. The cost of the bill is offset by cracking down on overseas tax havens and putting a 3-year moratorium on a tax break for US companies who ship jobs overseas to alleviate their tax burden. “This bill is all about American jobs. Making this bill deficitneutral was a major success. We can create jobs today without putting the burden on future generations,” said Rep. Shuler. “There are almost a half a million unemployed North Carolinians. No one piece of legislation can be a silver bullet, but this bill will give small businesses and states the funds and resources necessary to spur job creation and get more skilled Americans back to work.” The HIRE Act provides for tax cuts for small businesses to help them grow and hire additional employees. It includes provisions that make it easier for states to receive loans for infrastructure projects, such as energy projects and school construction. The HIRE Act extends the Highway Trust Fund through December 31st, which will allow for billions of dollars in infrastructure investments. It also establishes a payroll tax holiday for businesses that hire unemployed workers; this provision alone is expected to create roughly 300,000 jobs. This bill passed with bipartisan support and will now be considered by the Senate.

Shuler creates plan to reduce debt Rep. Heath Shuler (D-Waynesville) announced his support for a recoupment strategy to protect taxpayers as a plan is created to address Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) funds that have not yet been paid back. Rep. Shuler and members of the Blue Dog Coalition sent a letter to U.S. House of Representative leadership insisting that the President put forward legislation to recoup any losses from the TARP bail-outs and to guarantee that further implementation of the TARP does not add to the country’s mammoth debt burden. President Obama recently announced a “bank fee” designed to make sure that all assistance that was provided to banks and financial institutions through the TARP is paid back in full. Rep. Shuler and other members of the Blue Dog Coalition are advocating that taxpayers should not be stuck with the bill, and that money raised through the bank fee should go to paying down the national debt.

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U.S. Representative Heath Shuler’s efforts to work with regional development organizations to improve local economies and bolster development were recognized this afternoon as he was awarded the 2010 Congressional Partnership Award Today from the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO). NADO works with 520 regional development organizations across the United States to provide advocacy, education, networking, research and training. Land-of-Sky Regional Council, the Sequoyah Fund, High Country Council of Governments, and Region A Southwestern Commission are all NADO members. “I am exceedingly proud of the work

of Western North Carolina’s regional development organizations that do so much to bolster economic growth and improve the quality of life in our local communities,” Rep. Heath Shuler (D-Waynesville) said after receiving the award. “I’m honored to receive this award and grateful to have these organizations as partners, working together to strengthen our mountain region.” According to NADO President Michael Norton, Rep. Shuler was selected because of his “outstanding and steadfast support for federal policies and programs that encourage regional solutions and approaches to improving local services, economic conditions and community prosperity.” Rep. Shuler also received the biennial NADO

Congressional Partnership Award in for his work during the 110th Congress. NADO Board Member and Executive Director of Land-of-Sky Regional Council Joe McKinney (Asheville) stated, “Rep. Shuler is a true leader who has displayed an unwavering commitment to providing new economic opportunities for our local communities. Most importantly, Rep. Shuler understands that federal programs for basic infrastructure, small business development, job creation and comprehensive economic development planning are essential for the long-term competitiveness of our local communities, especially during these tough economic times.”

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in Haywood or Jackson, but what about over here in Clay?" Agencies must provide a plan to make the system better, Ingraham said. "We look at our relationship with the successful applicant as a longterm relationship," Foreman said. "We're really committed to working with this provider to help them be successful. We're not doing this to try and save money..." The submission deadline for proposals was Friday, Ingraham said, noting that eight agencies were represented at a recent bidders conference. "I'm proud of the way we're doing this," Ingraham said, adding an analogy for the interested agencies: "This is kind of like an open book test. We're telling you what we want, you show us how well you can do it, and then we're going to monitor the implementation of that very carefully." Ingraham said SMC would meet with representatives from all seven counties in which the organization operates, before a final decision is

made to divest the services. Commissioner Herbert Cheeks asked if any efforts had been made to make it easier for deputies to get substance abuse patients proper care. Efforts have been made to make mobile crisis teams more accessible in Clay County, Foreman said, adding that the goal was to keep people out of in-patient care. Sheriff Joe Shook agreed that the process has improved, but Ingraham said that overall system improvements are only incremental, noting that the problem is usually getting access to beds at Broughton, the state's westernmost psychiatric hospital. Commissioner Harry Jarrett asked the CEO how long the contract with a new agency would last. "I hope a long time; these are cornerstones for us," Ingraham said. "I wouldn't foresee this changing in the near future... We're trying to make this absolutely boiler-plate, bullet-proof solid;... there's no intention to switch these out."

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"This is a real, real big deal," Ingraham said. "These are services that are really the safety net for folks. This can not fail. It has to work, and we have to make sure it works." SMC has put a great deal of effort into designing the application, Ingraham said, encouraging prospective agencies to focus on continuity of care and how current services will be improved upon. "We made a point of saying we do not want these services split apart," he said. "There's a great benefit of all of these services being packaged together in a bundle and delivered by one agency." Ingraham said that the biggest concern is finding an agency that will make a commitment to balancing service to patients in multiple counties. "We have recognized that access to services is not the same to everyone," he said. "It's good if it's great

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ever, are concerned about the county's debt burden. Respondents also voiced concern regarding abandoned or decaying vehicles and homes, widespread littering, and a lack of animal control measures, most notably for dogs. The county needs to support small businesses and increase employment opportunities. Citizens also said Clay County needs higher-paying jobs to prevent people from leaving the county. Some were concerned that young people are leaving because of a lack of jobs. While some people said too much emphasis is placed on downtown Hayesville, others said the area needed to be revitalized. Respondents agreed that it is key to attracting new businesses and industry to the county. Some respondents said the county should strive

to find a balance that supports local small business while encouraging franchises to come to town. Others stated that Clay County should relish its heritage and set itself apart by keeping chain businesses out. Job loss was the top concern among survey respondents, who said that the county's size and location limit needed employment opportunities in manufacturing and industry. The county needs more lodging options and should be promoted as a place to retire, some said. Three out of five respondents said it was very important to address steep slope development. Half said they were very satisfied with Clay County as a place to live and raise children. Some suggested that a fully staffed and paid fire department would be a strong asset. Respondents said that while Clay County is a friendly place to live, there is a perceived tension between locals and newcomers. Community conversations could ease the tension, some said. Community input for the project began last August. Among respondents:

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Operation Medicine Drop promotes safe prescription disposal

Poisonings from prescription medications is on the rise in North Carolina – since 1999 more than 75 percent of all unintentional poisonings were caused by prescription or over-the-counter medications (source N.C. Division of Public Health). Operation Medicine Drop is a program aimed at providing the public a safe and secure method for disposing of their prescription and over-the-counter medications. Children ages 1–5 account for 23 percent of all emergency department visits related to poisoning and these types of injuries result in a high death rate of infants younger than 1 year old due to their smaller size (source World Health Organization 2008 Childhood Injury Report). During Poison Prevention Week, March 14-20, Operation Medicine Drop will host take-back events statewide where the public can drop off prescriptions or overthe-counter products that may have expired or are unused. Every Operation Medicine Drop event will have a law enforcement partner that will dispose of the medications in a safe and secure way. While most parents and care givers are familiar with other poisoning culprits such as cleaning supplies and poisonous plants, most childhood poisonings occur from medications. Whether a person is injured or dies is determined by many factors such as dosing, size of child, condition of child’s health, and means of ingestion. The best form of prevention is to remove any risk from a child’s environment. Operation Medicine Drop is sponsored across North Carolina by Safe Kids North Carolina, the N.C. Department of Insurance, State Bureau of Investigation and Drug Enforcement Administration. The Clay County Sheriff ’s Office and Safe and Drug Free Clay County Drug Coalition has partnered together to provide a location for Clay County residents to drop off their unused, expired medications. You may drop off medications at the Clay County Sheriff ’s Office March 14-20, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. If you have any questions please contact the Sheriff ’s Office at 828389-6354. For more information about Operation Medicine Drop or for a schedule of statewide take-back events, visit www.ncsafekids.org and click on the Operation Medicine Drop logo. Stacey Posey Clay County Sheriff 's Office School Resource Officer (o) 828-389-6354 (c) 828-361-8170

49 percent of those employed work exclusively in Clay County. 21 percent work in more than one county, including Clay. 30 percent work outside of Clay County. Of those employed outside of Clay, 30 percent work in Cherokee County. 51 percent are retired. 31 percent work full-time. 10 percent work part-time, and 8 percent do not work. 89 percent live in a house. 8.2 percent live in a manufactured home. 95 percent own their own home. 29 percent live around Hayesville. 18 percent live in Brasstown. 13 percent live in Shooting Creek. State of residence when not living in Clay County: 51 percent live in Florida. 26 percent live in Georgia. 12 percent live elsewhere in North Carolina, and 3 percent live in South Carolina. 99 percent of respondents are Caucasian. The largest represented income level was $25,00049,000 (28 percent). The largest represented age group was 50-59 (37 percent).

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More people need to navigate the ‘mushy middle’of politics By: Paula Canup Guest Columnist Allow me to introduce myself. I am a retired teacher of high school history, government, and economics. I am also an information junkie, constantly flipping back and forth between CNN and FOX News and surfing the Web for the latest updates and analyses on politics, the economy, and current events. Politically, I lean to the right, but I consider myself moderately conservative; I am certainly no radical. I have voted for the Republican candidate in every presidential election since I turned eighteen, but I am registered as an Independent and plan to stay that way. No party or political action committee dictates how I think on any single issue. Moreover, I consider both major political parties responsible for our current economic mess. I am a member of a Southern Baptist Church and attend regularly, though I am not dogmatic about denominational differences. My faith is extremely important to me and influences my beliefs in all areas of life, but I think people often pretend to know a lot more about God than any of us actually do. Since we currently “see through a glass darkly,” I don’t think we should pretend to have all the answers. I love my country. I used to tell my students that they should get down on their knees every day and thank God that they were born in the United States of America. I still believe that, but I am profoundly worried about the future of this great nation. Like so many others who are far more knowledgeable than I, I think our economy is on an unsustainable path. The challenges we face are enormous and complicated. There are no easy answers, no painless solutions to our problems. I am a mom and a new grandmother. I look into the eyes of my precious, perfect, beautiful little granddaughter

and wonder what the future holds for her. How will our 12 ½ trillion dollar national debt affect her life and the lives of all our children and grandchildren? What are we doing to them? Will her generation be the first not to have better lives than their parents had? I see my former students so excited about starting their careers, getting married, and having babies. I offer my congratulations and wish them well – but I fear for them. My husband is a retired federal employee. He served for over thirty years, working hard to provide farm loans, low-interest loans for housing, and grants for important things like water and sewage systems, fire trucks, and community centers for small towns.

Our economy is on an unsustainable path. The challenges we face are enormous and complicated. (He was NOT part of the sub prime lending fiasco.) I believe our government provides many good and necessary services. I am not anti-government, but I do believe in LIMITED and fiscally responsible government. I believe it is my duty to be a lawabiding citizen who pays my taxes, stays informed, and votes. I also think it is every citizen’s duty to speak up when our leaders are taking us down the wrong path. We have freedom of speech and we should exercise it. Otherwise, we get the government we deserve. I believe as Winston Churchill did, that “democracy is the worst form of government…except for all the others.” Like any red-blooded American, I value the freedom and individualism afforded me by a democratic society; at

the same time, I see the inherent weaknesses in democracy that could destroy us from within. I recognize that capitalism has provided more prosperity for more people than any other economic system in history. On the other hand, we’ve all seen how the system can be gamed by those whose greed has run amok – to the detriment of us all. I am wary of too much government control, but also recognize that some level of government regulation is necessary. I am sick and tired of the radicalism of American politics. As a nation, we have become so polarized we can no longer carry on a civil conversation about the difficulties we face. Democrats and Republicans, liberals and conservatives, practice trench warfare - lobbing verbal attacks back and forth at one another across the No Man’s land of moderation while the media plays up the differences and stokes the fires of anger and discontent. How can compromise take place in such a poisonous atmosphere? It can’t, and it doesn’t. Where are the moderates? Where are the voices of reason? I believe we need more people who are willing to navigate the “mushy middle” where one is bound to be attacked by extremists on both sides. Granted, it is a difficult, dangerous and thankless job. Just recently, Senator Evan Bayh called it quits because he has given up on getting the two parties to work together to accomplish anything of real value. But unless we learn to come together, really talk to each other and not past each other, we are in serious trouble. When I was a little girl, my mama taught me that there are two sides to everything. She always listened to my side and then helped me see other points of view. The lesson stuck, and I later taught my classes that when you hear extremists argue their positions, the truth is usually somewhere in the middle.

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Most people seem to forget that the government cannot give one person money without taking it away from someone else. Politicians seem to forget that they forcibly take money from persons who earned it and give it is someone who did not earn it. All politics is about economics. If one does not have a sound knowledge of economics and economic history, it is difficult for elected representatives to make informed decisions that will improve the quality of life of the people they represent rather than hurt them. And many politicians do not care if it helps get them re-elected. After all, the top 1% of income earners pays 40% of all income taxes. The top 10% pay 71%. The bottom 50% pays less than 3%. Politicians naturally think if you take from the top10% and give it to the bottom 50%, they will get reelected. But these top tax payers are the ones who hire people. The more the government takes from them, the less inclined they are to expand their businesses and hire more people. The so-called $787 billion stimulus bill has resulted in the loss of 4 million jobs in the private sector in the past year. These are the people who worked to produce things of value that someone was willing to purchase voluntarily. It is mutually advantageous. That is what gives us our standard of living. The only jobs the Stimulus bill saved are government jobs that need to be reduced to allow the economy to rebound. During the first six years of the Bush administration unemployment was about 5%. Then, in 2007, Liberal Democrats took control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate. We have had a net loss of jobs ever month but one since then. Last week another 469,000 people filed for unemployment yet the Labor Department says only 36,000 lost their jobs in February. There was virtually no job loss in the government sector. Officially unemployment is now about 10%. Under employment is close to 20%, if you include those that have given up looking for jobs. We are in a Depression! Ostensibly the Republicans controlled both the House and Senate (50 of 100 seats) during the first six years of the Bush administration. But in reality there were five Liberal Republicans in the Senate who usually voted with the Liberal Democrats, three of whom have since left the Republican Party. To get anything through the Congress, Republicans usually had to give pork to the Liberal opposition. And yes, to be fair, some Republicans pushed pork or ‘earmarks’. That's why the Republicans lost control of both Houses. Since Liberals won control of the Presidency,the Senate and the House of Representatives, the United States economy has continued to lose jobs. One reason is that most people who create jobs realized that Liberals would introduce legislation to increase taxes, make more costly regulations and increase debt. Knowing that this would probably have a negative effect on their business’s profitability, they stopped hiring. Liberals have allowed the Bush tax cuts to expire which means everyone’s taxes will go up next year and purchasing power will decrease. Democrats have passed tax credits for businesses to hire people. That is not a tax cut. Why would anyone hire an extra employee to get a tax credit when the owner’s revenues are decreasing? Such legislation is propaganda for the economically illiterate. In order to survive in the free enterprise sector, when costs go up, either through higher taxes, increased regulations, and/ or mandated fringe benefits like the proposed health-care bill, business, owners know they have to reduce their costs to survive. This usually means finding a way to be more efficient and/or lay off people. This is what has happened during the past three years. Unemployment has doubled. When President Bush and the Liberal controlled Congress, including then Senator Obama, authorized the bailout of General Motors and Chrysler, essentially what happened was people making much lower salaries are taxed so that the union employees at General Motors and Chrysler continue to receive salary and benefits of approximately $75 an hour. That is immoral! But as President Obama stated,” I owe the unions.” Fully half of all stimulus money paid out thus far has gone to pay the salaries of bloated government bureaucracies and union employees and has created new non productive government and make work jobs. Much of the balance of the stimulus money to North Carolina went for projects such as the following: (1) $71,623 for the study of monkeys using cocaine, (2) $492,940 to set up another government bureaucracy, the North Carolina Office of Economic Recovery and Investment for the purpose of propagandizing the benefits of the stimulus plan, (3) $762,372 to develop computer technology to digitally record the dance movements of performers, (4) $147,694 to see if yoga can reduce hot flashes. So much for creating productive jobs. These are all payoffs to friends of Democrats. They do not create permanent jobs. For some reason the thought that government workers should have their salaries and benefits reduced when tax revenues decrease has not been part of any recovery plan. What most do not realize is that the reason there is a collapse in jobs in the private sector is because the government is consuming the money that might otherwise have been used to create new lasting productive jobs. 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Over the last year, it has become apparent that conservatives believe our founding fathers made a terrible mistake in creating a three-part, check-and-balances system of government. Their attack on DC daily would lead one to believe that Obama and the Democrats gained power through a coup d’état rather than a fair election. Technically, Bush won office in 2000 by 576 votes (he lost the popular vote) but claimed a mandate. Obama really did have a mandate, winning almost ten million more popular votes than McCain and sweeping the Electoral College. However, Democrats have been hampered from delivering on their top priorities by losing the public relations battle. As I pointed out in previous columns, one would think the Democrats are responsible for the high unemployment rate and bulging national debt rather than the savior of the economy. As part of the PR battle, conservatives criticize the Democratic health care reform bill for having over 2,000 pages. They brag that the Republican version is a mere 219 pages. Ask any lawyer which version would be the easiest to slice and dice in a court of law. Ask any lawyer where you would find the greatest number of loopholes to exploit. Ask any lawyer which version demonstrates intellectual laziness. It is easy to state a broad principle but difficult to define, in detail, how that principle can be implemented in practice. The Prescription Drug Bill of 2003, contained over 1,100 pages so I suspect 2,000 pages may be too few for an overhaul of the entire health care system. On the other hand, 219 pages seem like an anorexic runway model. Do you remember the health care fight back in 1994? Republicans won that battle, using the same arguments they are using today. Moreover, what did we get? Managed care, HMO’s, PPO’s, provider panels, rationed health care, preapprovals, higher co-pays, markedly increased premiums, a “free market” in health care that has driven millions of citizens out of the health care system, and markedly increased government funding of health care benefits for children, the poor, and the chronically ill. Now, after that terrible experiment, we are back at the drawing board and Republicans are proposing more of the same! Republicans had their chance and it was ineffective. They could have “tweaked” the system during Bush’s term but they did nothing in spite of mounting evidence of a broken health care system. Now it is the Democrats turn – and everything suggests a radical improvement is the only thing that will reign in health care costs. I pay over $12,000 in premiums a year for two, almost $1,200 a year in Medicare premiums, a $100 per person deductible, and 20% co-pay. Over 50% of my net pay is spent on health care – and I am a healthy person. Thank goodness, I have other sources of income. Conservatives claim that the use of reconciliation is rare and should not be used for health care. Without belaboring the point, suffice it to say the Republicans used it frequently during their time in power. Now John McCain, who I used to respect, is proposing that reconciliation is inappropriate for trimming fraud and waste from the Medicare system. John, bless his heart, is not credible on this issue. In 1989, 1995, 1997, and 2005, McCain voted to substantially slash Medicare funding – all through reconciliation! Republicans used reconciliation to cram the Bush tax cuts down our throats (to borrow an over- used phrase from Fox “news”). I wonder if our founding fathers intended for Congress to be paralyzed by the filibuster or if they understood passage to mean a simple 51-vote majority. Another argument in the conservative battle to impugn government is to spew forth withering criticism of federal government programs, claiming gross inefficiency, while trumpeting the benefits of private enterprise. They love to pick on the post office so I am excited to see how they will handle the recent post office request to cease Saturday mail delivery. Every time the post office proposes raising the cost of a stamp by a penny or two, or stopping Saturday delivery, all hell breaks loose. You see, the post office cannot make changes without Congressional approval because the Post Master General is a Constitutional office, even though the post office received no funding from the federal government. However, comparing the post office to private delivery companies is like comparing apples to oranges. No other company delivers mail to EVERY address in the country, as well as its territories like Guam, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, and St. John, six days a week at an affordable price. If UPS and FEDEX did the same thing, service would be unaffordable to a vast majority of citizens. If our local, state, and federal governments had to use FEDEX or UPS to deliver official documents, like tax bills, taxes would have to rise to cover the significant increase in costs. I doubt that our founding fathers could foresee that governing would boil down to a public relations campaign. I suspect that they believed the weight and responsibility of governing would force self and party interest to yield to country interest. I think they believed that the federal government was to consider legislation in light of the entire country rather than regional and local interests. However, since we started drawing Congressional districts that look like space aliens, the interests of DC starting boiling down to PR battles, earmarks, and the politics of personal enrichment.

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Alice M. Sabo, age 79, of Hayesville, NC passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at the Murphy Medical Center Nursing Home. She was a native of Chicago, IL and the daughter of the late George and Marie Rauton Stephenson. Alice was a homemaker and of the Protestant faith. She was a beautiful woman, made people feel special and never knew a stranger. Alice loved playing bridge. She is survived by two sons, Craig R. Sabo of Hayesville, NC and Mark S. Sabo of Salisbury, NC; two daughters, Jill M. Sabo of Red Lodge, CO and Robin L. Sabo of Hayesville, NC; grandchildren, Kristen, Todd, Kim, Heather, Megan, Matt, Brooke, Bre and Cindy; and four great grandchildren. A Memorial Service was held at 4:00 PM, Friday, March 5, 2010 at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, 495 Herbert Hills Road, Hayesville, NC. Father John Rice officiated. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in memory of Alice M. Sabo to the Murphy Medical Center Nursing Home, 3990 E. Hwy. 64 Alt., Murphy, NC 28906. You may send tributes to the Sabo family at www.mem.com or view other obits at www.townson-rose. com Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

Karen Rogers

Karen Rogers, age 59, of Sugar Land, Texas, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2010. She was born on October 8, 1950 in Hayesville, North Carolina. Karen was employed by Centerpoint Energy for twenty-eight years, as a Claims Manager. She is survived by her loving husband and partner of thirty-eight years, Joel Rogers; aunt, Joyce Bryant; niece, Denise Miles; and great niece, Jennifer Miles. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 27, 2010, at 3:00 p.m., at Macedonia Baptist Church in Hiawassee, with the family meeting with friends from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. at the church. Memorials: The American Cancer Society, www.cancer.org Services: 3:00PM at Macedonia Baptist Church on Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Willie Lee Lear

Willie Lee Lear, 80, of Hayesville died Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at her son’s residence. A native of Enigma, GA, she had lived in West Palm Beach, FL before moving to Hayesville 26 years ago. She was a homemaker. Willie was a member of the Moose Club in West Palm Beach and the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Hiawassee, GA. She was the daughter of the late James and Beulah Lee Smart. Surviving are her husband, Victor Lear; two daughters, Sharon Lee Lear of Jupiter, FL and Suzanne Marie McIntyre and husband, Ray of West Palm Beach; three sons, Larry Norman Lear and wife, Peggy of Wellington, FL, Daniel Phillip Lear of Warne, and David Adolph Lear of Hayesville; a sister, Irene Smart of La Grande, OR; and nine grandchildren. Interment will be at a later date. Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of arrangements. An online guest register is available at “Obituaries� at www.iviefuneralhome.com

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$47 million awaits Carolina taxpayers yet to file 2006 return, IRS says Unclaimed refunds totaling more than $1.3 billion are awaiting nearly 1.4 million people who did not file a federal income tax return for 2006, the Internal Revenue Service announced Tuesday. To collect the money, a return for 2006 must be filed with the IRS no later than Thursday, April 15, 2010. “In North Carolina, nearly $33 million is unclaimed by about 39,000 taxpayers. In South Carolina, almost $14 million has not been claimed by about 16,000 taxpayers,� said Mark Hanson, IRS Spokesperson for the Carolinas. The IRS estimates that the median unclaimed refund for tax-year 2006 is $604. Some people may not have filed because they had too little income to require filing a tax return even though they had taxes withheld from their wages or made quarterly estimated payments. In cases

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Snow delays I-40 rockslide work A mix of heavy snow and frigid temperatures forced the cancellation of work today at the I-40 rockslide. Crews estimate that at least four inches of snow has fallen on the site since they suspended work at around noon Tuesday. The National Weather Service forecast calls for snow showers to continue throughout this evening and into Thursday morning. A warming trend is forecast to begin on Friday, with highs expected to reach into the low 60s by Monday. Snowfall has been up and temperatures down in the area near the rockslide this winter. In the period December through February, 24.7 inches of snow were recorded in the nearby town of Waynesville, which is 15 inches above normal. The average temperature in December and January was about 3.5 degrees below normal; in February it was seven degrees below normal. A new video on the challenges of night work at the rockslide site has been posted on NCDOT’s YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/NCDOTcommunications. Click on the “Night Work at the I-40 Rockslide� video. This section of Interstate 40 near the Tennessee border has been closed in both directions since the rockslide occurred Oct. 25. NCDOT estimates that it will reopen I-40 by late April when work at the October rockslide site should be completed. About one mile of the westbound lane closest to the mountain will be closed until this summer to allow crews to complete the work – including the installation of rock bolts and

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How can your green business sell to a public that does not understand the value? Educate your customer. If you use high pressure tactics to sell green, you will not succeed. Insulting your competitor by telling your client they are less green will not work. If your client understands why your service is valuable, how your product works, they will be more likely to purchase. Take for example a green home designer and planner. The customer needs to understand why he should pay for a green plan. Start with the fact that an energy efficient home must be designed as a system. By using the best combination of energy efficient ideas that fit the customers' lifestyle, budget, and work best on their building site, they can have much better results without spending as much. For example, a home that faces the warm, south winter sunshine would require a different design than one facing the cold, north wind. A home that faces the hot summer sun would require yet another design. A plan that focuses on the most important issues for that specific home can help the homeowner save much more energy costs without spending as much. The designer could conclude with examples of efficient homes, and how the extra money they spent on green planning was recovered in one

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year of reduced energy costs, and perhaps how the clients report that this is the most comfortable home they have ever lived in. That is how you educate your customer. How do you educate your customer before they meet you? By creating a marketing program that focuses on educating the public. Your company slogan, web site, signs, flyers, and advertisements should teach the same message. Research what your clients know. Ask previous clients what was most important to them. Write articles for your web site that teach these points. Use specific examples. The home designer might show completed projects, what was done, and how efficient these homes are. Other articles might discuss how a green home can be more comfortable, less costly, or more durable. Blogs are great for this. Attend a free class on how to market your business using blogs March 15 at the Andrews Valley Initiative office Email mwilliams@handmadeinamerica.org to register. When you meet with a client, find

out what they want and need. Focus on that. Ask them why they are interested in your product or service. What do they believe about green? How important are these beliefs? Would they spend more if it reduces their energy bills? Makes their home healthier? More comfortable? Reduces maintenance? Saves the earth? Most clients would appreciate these questions. They prove that you are listening to them and working to fulfill their needs. If they do not believe in global warming they will not care that your product will reduce the burning of coal, but might care if it reduces their electric bill. Focus on how you can fulfill their needs and wants. A trade show or home show is a great place to market your green business and meet clients for less cost. AVI is planning a green fair for this summer. Email me for more details. rmaccrea@ verizon.net Richard C. MacCrea is the director of The Greening of Andrews Valley, a program of Andrews Valley Initiative. He works in the field of energy efficient, green building.

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March 11

THIS WEEK

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March 13

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March 16

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March 17

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March 18

t 5IF /$8/ 8FTU /FUXFTU QSFTFOUT UXP XSJUFST SFBEJOH QPFNT and stories at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina, March 18 at 7:00 in the Keith House. Look for articles about the readers in your local news paper. t 1MBOOJOH UIF 'VUVSF PG :PVS 'BSN 1SFTFOUFE CZ $MBZ $PVOUZ 'BSNland Preservation Committee and NC Department of Agriculture. Ag Development Farmland Preservation Trust Fund. Developing a process to keep your farm in agricultural production while preserving family relationships and enhancing community development. March 18, 2010 from 8 am to 11:30am Breakfast Served! Clay County Community Services Building at 55 Riverside Circle (Health Department top level) in Hayesville, NC. Call (828) 389-9764 for registration information. t 8SJUFST )VC PG UIF .PVOUBJOT QSPVEMZ QSFTFOUT 5IF &MFNFOU PG B Novel $60 per student. Thursday, March 18 to April 22, 2010 2 -4 p.m. at Hayesville Senior Center.

March 19

t .BSDI UI BU Q N 'SFF 'BNJMZ .PWJF 1PQDPSO /JHIU BU 4IBSQ 6.$ .PWJF 'BDJOH UIF (JBOUT t 'BJUI 5BCFSOBDMF $IVSDI XJMM CF IBWJOH B 5VSLFZ %JOOFS GSPN B N to 2 p.m. Dinner will consist of Turkey, dressing,mashed potatoes, green beans and dessert all for $7 per plate. If you would like to place an order: please call 828-389-9825 or 828-389-8143 or call Faith Tabernacle Church at 828-389-8936. If no answer please leave a message and we will call you back. All orders must be in by Thursday, March 18th at 5 p.m. All proceed from the dinner will go towards the church building fund. t 5IFSF XJMM CF B GSFF DPNNVOJUZ QSPEVDF EJTUSJCVUJPO GPS OFFEZ families who are on low income. This is a coordinated project between Manna Food Bank and the First Free Will Baptist Church of Hayesville, NC. Please bring your own bags and boxes to collect food in. The distribution will be held between the hours of 12:00 and 2:00 PM in front of the First Free Will Baptist Church at 259 Tusquittee Street (intersection of Ritter Road and Tusquittee Street) in Hayesville. For more information or directions, please contact Carol Hall at 706 896-3438 or 706 994-0635.�

March 20

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March 23

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March 26

t )BZFTWJMMF $PNNVOJUZ #MPPE %SJWF BU UIF $MBZ $PVOUZ )FBMUI %Fpartment (Riverside Circle) from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Please call 3898052 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Blood can be safely donated every 56 days. Most healthy people age 17 and older, or 16 with parental consent, who weigh at least 110 pounds, are eligible to donate blood and platelets. Donors who are 18 and younger must also meet specific height and weight requirements.

March 27

t 'SFF "EVMU $13 5SBJOJOH JT BU 4IBSQ .FNPSJBM 6OJUFE .FUIPEJTU Church in Young Harris, GA. The class starts at:10:00 a.m. and lasts about three hours. CALL 1-800-282-1722 Ext. 29 TO RESERVE A TIME. The Event JT )PTUFE #Z 4IBSQ .FNPSJBM 6OJUFE .FUIPEJTU $IVSDI 5PXOT $PVOUZ 6OJU PG UIF "NFSJDBO 3FE $SPTT t %FNPDSBUJD *OEFQFOEFOU $IJMJ -VODI JT GSPN Q N BU UIF 4FOJPS Center, Ritter Road, Hayesville. All Democrats and Independents candiEBUFT BSF XFMDPNF UP TQFBL QMFBTF F NBJM EKPCPPL!WFSJ[PO OFU UP CF placed on the program or call 706-897-9560. Paid for and hosted by the Committee to Elect Deby Jo Ferguson for Sheriff.

April 1

t #MBJSTWJMMF #JLFT #PBSET BU Q N 5IF DMBTT JT GSFF BOE XJMM CF approx. 1 ½ hours long. Topics covered will be basic bicycle repairs for trail or road, like fixing a flat, broken chain, minor brake & shifter adjustments, and a proactive pre-ride check over. The necessary tools you will need & how to use them. So you will hopefully never have to push your bike out. For more info call the shop @ 706 745 8141 Or stop by @ 49 Blue Ridge St. Blairsville GA. Located in historic downtown. Bring your bike if you like (optional) & and what ever beverage you want to drink. Coffee & Soft Drinks are available at the shop. SABA member & supporter offering 10% discounts to SABA members. t 5IF /$8/ 8FTU /FUXFTU 1PFUSZ $SJUJRVF XJMM NFFU BU 5SJ $PVOUZ Community College in Murphy, North Carolina, Thursday, April 1 at 7:00 P.M. For more information contact Janice Moore: 828-389-6394. We invite visitors to come and observe.

April 3

Always there for you

SUPPORT

Assault:

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

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

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

t 1MFBTF KPJO VT PO CFBVUJGVM -BLF $IBUVHF JO )BZFTWJMMF /$ GPS 5SJ County Community College’s 2nd Annual Fishing for Scholarships Bass Fishing Tournament, sponsored by the Tri-County Community College Foundation and the Tri-County Bass Club. The tournament is for two-person teams, artificial lures only, with a limit of five fish per boat. Largemouth, Smallmouth, Shoal, and Spotted Bass will be weighed. There is a guaranteed pay out of $3,250 and proceeds go to support scholarships for TCCC students. Cost is $70 per boat before March 22 and then increases to $80 per boat. Contact Dotie Ortega at 828-835-4208 or dstafford@tricountycc.edu or visit www.tricountycc. edu for more information.

Co-dependents:

April 10

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

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"Recovery" Ministry

Stroke:

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

Divorce:

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

Cashback

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

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

ACTIVITIES

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Merchants Assoc.

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

Body Sculpting Class:

$4,000

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

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

Cancer:

$2,000

Drug Treatment:

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

Alzheimer's:

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

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

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

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

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

Square Dance Classes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Mountain Coin Club

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

Amateur Radio

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

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

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

Blue Ridge MOAA

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

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2005 FORD FOCUS SES, Runs GREAT! Automatic, white, power locks, power windows, leather seats, tinted windows. Great gas mileage. Well maintained car. Asking below Kelly Blue Book. 2008 Lexus GS350, 15,600 miles. One owner, non-smoker, garaged. GPS, rear camera, bluetooth, etc... Asking: $36,500 Call 706-896-6076

Cooking with Kara *NEW* The Hiawassee Health Hut, your natural grocer. 3243 Dogwood Lane Hiawassee GA. Open Tuesday-Friday from 8-3 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-4. Saturday morning cooking classes from 11-1. For more information call Kara 828-389-7044. Visit: www.Cooking with Kara.com Bush hogging, Stump-grinding, gardens plowed, gravel-roads/driveways scraped, post-holes dug, sickle mowing. Free estimates, reasonable rates, dependable service. (828) 837-7809 Cell: (828) 361-8738 # D&L Painting & drywall INC. PaintJOH 4UBJOJOH *OUFSJPS t &YUFSJPS t 3FTJEFOUJBM t $PNNFSDJBM %3:8"-- )BOH t 'JOJTI t 5FYUVSF BMM UZQFT PG GJOJTIFT UFYUVSFT 100% Quality Driven. Free Estimates cell: 828-508-5270 office(1): 828-321-2111 office(2): 828-479-4052 # Tile installer your tile or mine, 26 years experience have references and liability insurance. Ask for Don at 828389-9394 # Walker Storage Corner of Old Highway 64 West and West Cherry Road. Concrete block Construction 828-3894926 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. # Massage Therapy- in the comfort of your home. Licensed and insured. 18 years experience, call Gerri; 1 hour $40; Half hour $25; 706-896-6108. A&R Landscape Residential, and commercial lawn care. Plant, turf and grassing, lot clean up, mulching and retaining walls. 706-994-2457. Horse back riding lessons for kids.

200-Employment CNA’s needed for Cherokee and Clay County. Please call Helen @ (828) 8358147 Medical: Immediate Opening Full time ( Monday-Friday) for general secretarial duties. Excellent benefits include Health/ Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, 401K Plan, Experience preferred, but not required. Send resume and references to : Peachtree Internal Medicine, P. O. Box 158, Murphy, NC 28906 or you may bring them to our office at Suite 1, Physicians Bldg., 4040 East US 64 Alt. Murphy, NC 28904 CNA available excellent references. Will work Sundays. 706-896-5794 Drivers/CDL Career Training w/ Central Refrigerated. We Train, Employ w/ $0 Down Financing. AVG $35 K-$40K 1st Year! 1-800-543-4023 Real Estate Attorney full-time office position: Experience with real estate transactions and /or mortgage lending background required. Send resume to : P.O. Box 2807, Blairsville, Ga 30514

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THE CHEROKEE INDIAN HOSPITAL AUTHORITY has the following jobs available: FT LPN. Anyone interested should pick up an application and position description from Arlenea Chapa or Teresa Carvalho at the Cherokee Indian Hospital Human Resources Office between the hours of 8:00am – 4:00pm Monday –Friday. This position will close March 19, 2010. Indian preference does apply and a current job application must be submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of CIHA application.

Horses are calm and well behaved. Given by an experienced rider. Interested? Call for more information or rates. 706299-1614. Will baby sit your child or children: Any age. Reasonable rates.References available. Call 706-299-1614

400 - Yard Sales DON’T MISS! March 13th Sat. 9 a.m.3 p.m. HUGE INDOOR Moving Sale! Antiques; furniture, 2 sofas; filing,fireproof GJMJOH DIJOB DBCJOFUT ESFTTFS DIFTU EJOing table + 6 chairs; end tables; shelves; storage; exercise equipment,lamps,desk DIBJS SFGSJHFSBUPS .03& "QQSPY miles out Tusquittee Road to Right on Serenity Lane to 4th house .

500 - For Sale Antique Couch and chair in beautiful condition. Reupholstered chenille fabric. Walnut trim on both pieces. $300 8376623 Gorgeous, soft green, Country French, distressed China Cabinet. Original Price $1,950.00 will sell for $475.00. I will be happy to e-mail pictures for anyone interested. Call 706-897-5728 2009 Kawasaki KLX-110 with Monster Graphics. 6.3 HP Engine bike has been ridden very little and is in like new condition. Asking $1,500.00 Call Deb Odom @ 828-479-2789 For Sale Dining Room table with 4 chairs, Handmade solid wood, Asking $200 Call 828-735-1328 Sell your Boat/RV. We bring the buyer to you! 1-866-417-8291 Dry hay in 4’ x 5’ Bales $25.00 828-3614633 Hay for Sale June 2009 cutting $3.00 a bale 828-389-0956 RELOCATED & OPEN The PINK RIBBON Thrift Shoppe’ 1615 Hwy 17 (at the *OUFSTFDUJPO PG KVTU CFMPX Crossroads next to D-Nails). Due to extensive water damage from a pipe break DFJMJOH DPMMBQTJOH XF IBWF SFMPDBUFE again and are in need of your donations, FTQFDJBMMZ GPSNBM HPXOT KFXFMSZ PGG your purchase w/donations. Mon- Fri. 105p.m. Sat 10-4 Black Angus. Appalachian Grown- All natural farm raised USDA Inspected, processed and packaged by the quarter. Heifers and cows bred with quality genetics for sale. Walnut Hollow Ranch, Hayesville, 828389-8931 crkissling@verizon.net Pro-Activ Solution for sale! I didn’t read the fine print – am now swamped with the stuff. How about $20 for the $45 product package? Call me – it’s a great product but I can’t use all of it. 706-781-3044. Sofa bed (queen) beige/ burgundy plaid $100 and small beige recliner $60 All good condition. 706-896-6071. 33’Travel Trailer for Sale. Very clean, no

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pets, no smoking. Located in Hiawassee in Campground on Lake. Has attached 30? deck with aluminum/ vinyl awning, pool, Recreation area, boat dock and storage, 8*'* DBCMF BWBJMBCMF 0#0 378-4175, 229-377-6104 LEAVE MESSAGE

550 - Antiques Hiawassee Antique Mall 460 N. Main Street Hiawassee. Open year round. Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Sun 12-5. Antiques-Collectibles. 706-896-0587

600-Wanted Have any old Mac/Apple products KVTU TJUUJOH BSPVOE HBUIFSJOH EVTU %Pnate old iPods and computers, even if they don’t work anymore, to Harrison by contacting hkeely@gmail.com. Wanted: Old Pinball machines, electro-mechanical, . Call 828-389-6459 Looking for bumper-pull horse trailer in good shape. Nothing too pricey. If you have one for sale or you want to get rid of call 706-299-1614. MODELS NEEDED: Looking for female models for pseudo bridal shoot. No compensation but photographer will provide images for your portfolio. Please email best images of yourself and we will contact chosen models. info@ lorenrouthierphotography.com #

700-Lost and Found LOST 2 Stihl Chain Saws from North End of Dickey Road to Culberson NC. $200 reward offered for their return. Call 706.745.2590 or 828.361.4520

800-Animals Happy Jack Mitex For ear mites in rabbits, dogs, or cats, ask for Happy Jack Mitex. Contains no IGR’s., Hiawassee 'FFE 'BSN 4VQQMZ XXX IBQQZKBDLJOD DPN Professional dog training, Boarding & grooming. 1-4 week courses available, training service guaranteed, references abundant, in Mineral Bluff, GA. visit mountaindogboarding.com 706-374-9021

900 - Real Estate 139 Acres of land with with trout stream. Good place for campground. Has 45 X 100 metal building. Land also has spring - lacks two filter tests for being state approved. Has nice views and would be good for developing.

Price: $7,000 per acre. That’s less than half of what it has been priced for. Call 828.835.7880. Investment Property near YH College? 3 BR Brick House, remodeled on BDSFT JO DJUZ MJNJUT $JUZ XBUFS TFXer. Located below Elementary school. $195,000.00 Steve 201-315-9818 stop THE CAR HONEY! $319,000 short sale Make offer- in town- lake view, MBLF BDDFTT NPVOUBJO WJFXT CS CB oversize 2 car garage, complete apartment downstairs. Many, many extras. Almost new. Excellent condition. Must sell. Beautifully furnished by designer. Owner must sell furniture and furnishings at fraction of cost. Charlotte Ledford Realtor; 706-781-7028 Lots within a gated community. Reduced. Highest elevation in Towns County. Call 706-896-2353. Must sell! )JBXBTTFF (B BEKPJOJOH lots, long range, year round mountain views. Well established neighborhood; $36,500 each; 706-781-5274. 3 Cabins, must see- reduced! In gated communities.Starting at $199,000, Call 706-896-2353.

1000 - Rentals 2BDRM/2BA mobile, CHA, completely furnished on pond, 55+ community. Year round Mtn. views, decks, carport, many extras. $49,500. 706-896-8363 or 706-897-0311. Two bedroom, one bath Mobile Home for Rent in Hiawassee, Ga. $125 per week or $400 per month plus $200 deposit. No pets. Call 706-8356561 Early Spring Special! Sit in your rockers and watch Spring Arrive from your front porch! 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath to 2 Bedrooms , 1 1/2 Bath from $495.00 per month with security deposit. MainUFOBODF '3&& /0 TUFQT '3&& XBUFS Trash disposal! All appliances included! “It’s time to move up to the Ridgeline Apartments! “3346 Highway 64 East, Hayesville, NC 828-389-1545 Nothing else like it in Towns County. 2 unrestricted lots for sale or MFBTF 6UJMJUJFT CFBVUJGVM MBOETDBQJOH drive-ways already done by owner. All you have to do is place your RV, park model, or home on lot. 706-207-4159. 1 BR, 1 1/2 BA, Large duplex Apt. + CPOVT SPPN JO #MBJSTWJMMF 'MQ KBDV[[J custom kitchen. $550./ mo. + security deposit. 706-745-2297 or 770-7122107 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath partially furnished home, Lakeview, Hwy 175

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$850.00 per month. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath $450.00 per month. 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath furnished $350.00 per month. References and Security deposit required. 828-507-1617. We have cabins and Homes for Rent! Weekly to long-term, and we;re looking for more ! Call 828-837-5551. FOR RENT - 2 BR/2.5 BA, Mountain Home w/ long range views. LR, eat-in ,JU "QQMJBODFT 8 % 8PPE CVSOJOH GJSFQMBDF DBSQPSU EFDL TIFE $700.00 month. 706-897-1734 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Cabin for rent in Hanging Dog area. Unfurnished, washer/dryer, fireplace. $550 per month. Call 1-828-360-4630 We have cabins and Homes for Rent! Weekly to long-term, and we;re looking for more ! Call 828-837-5551. Young Harris rentals available Mountain Realty 706-379-3115 3br/2ba 2 car attached garage close to Young Harris College. BeauUJGVM QSJWBUF NPOUI EFQPTJU plus utilities; 706-897-3730. 5br/3ba Upscale home 2 car garage 1.71 acres near Young Harris College. $1200 per month/deposit plus utilities or for sale $399,000. Call 706896-6208. 3 BR 1 1/2 BA mobile home – not in a trailer park. $300 a month. (828) 837-6222. # 3,000 square foot Commercial Building for rent in downtown Murphy. $800 per month. Call 828-8376222 # 2 Bedroom 1 Bath house for rent in the town of Andrews. Call 828-8376222 # Newer Lake Nottely Waterfront Home for Rent. Large 3 BR/2BA secluded lakefront home.Unfurnished, partially furnished, or furnished. $1,000 per month + security. 140 ft. on Lake Nottely, Unfurnished basement for storage,Call 706-258-7134 or 561-2897493 Two bedroom, one bath Mobile Home for Rent in Hiawassee, Ga. $125 per week or $400 per month plus $200 deposit. No pets. Call 706-835-6561 House for Rent: 3 Bedroom, 1 bath Brick Ranch House in Brasstown, NC. Good privacy on 1.2 acres. W/D Hook-ups, refrigerator, stove, indoor Monitor Heater, also wood heater and " $ QFS NPOUI XJUI TU MBTU month’s rent as Security. Call 828-6449388 John or Honor

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HES second graders learn about water The members of the Education Committee from the Georgia Mountain Research and Education Center went into the classrooms of Hayesville Elementary School. They were there to teach lessons on the many uses of water and water conservation. Each second grader made their own rain gauge to take home. Instruction was also provided on water conservation, the water cycle, animals that live in the water and how plants use water. Programs such as this would not be possible if it were not for the cooperation of Principal Tommy Hollingsworth, his administration and the second grade teachers at the school. A special thanks goes to Ms. Vicki Parker for coordinating this program within the school. The Education Committee is part of the Community Council at the G.M.R.E. Center. The Community Council was founded in 2003 for the purpose of enhancing the mission of the G.M.R.E. Center. The council emphasizes education, outreach and preservation. Last year, 2,700 students in Union, Fannin, and Towns County in Georgia and Clay and Cherokee Counties in North Carolina either attended programs at the Center or invited presenters into their school. Education Committee members Bob Forney and David Richterkessing teach the water cycle.

New seed drill available to farmers

The Clay and Cherokee County Soil and Water Offices would like to announce that there is a new seed drill available for rent to farmers who want to reseed their pastures, wildlife areas or hay land. The new drill is at the Peachtree Farm and Home store located off Hwy 141 on the left just past Peachtree Elementary School. It was made available to the two Soil and Water Districts through a grant from the NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission with help from the NC Foundation for Soil and Water Conservation. The drill is a Truax Flex II-88 No-Till Drill. It has a 5ft planting width and 7ft total width which is smaller than most no-till drills. The Soil & Water offices hope that the smaller drill will allow for a wider use from farmers because it can be pulled by a smaller tractor than the larger drills. Rental fees for the drill go entirely to maintenance, parts and storage of the drill. For information on the drill or rental procedures please call the following individuals. Jeff- Peachtree Farm and Home 837-6638 Michael Stiles – Cherokee County SWCD 837-6417 ext 3 Glen Cheeks-Clay County SWCD 3899764

"Through a mistake that I will take full personal responsibility for, we failed to submit our request," Moore said. "Clay County has given the coalition a small stipend ever since the year 2000 as part of being members of this coalit $POUJOVFE GSPN QBHF " tion... I'm here tonight to ask you to find the because they've done an excellent job." Despite lower revenues, county departments money somewhere." Forty percent of the coalition's members are did an excellent job controlling costs, Leek said. Clay County residents, Moore said. While the "This really shows what kind of leadership organization has received millions of dollars in there is in our departments, that we are able to grant funding, most of the money can only be control our expenditures," he said. used for projects, not administrative costs, she County Commissioners also approved budget said. amendments and tax releases. "It is critical in many cases for us to show supt $BSM .BYXFMM QSFTFOUFE UP DPNNJTTJPOFST port from local government," she said. his plan for the 2010 Memorial Day Parade. The Moore said that the budget allocation letter parade is planned for Saturday, May 29, beginsent by the county was forgotten while the coning with a 5K run and walk in the morning and alition was in the process of hiring a new ada veterans ceremony at noon. ministrative assistant. Inviting businesses to take part in the parade The coalition received $2,500 from the county either by joining it, helping behind the scenes, in the 2008-2009 fiscal year. or making a financial contribution, Maxwell t $PNNJTTJPOFST BQQSPWFE B MFBTF BHSFFNFOU said the event would be bigger and better than change requested by the Historical and Arts before. "This year it's probably going to be double Council. "They have done work on some storage buildwhat it was last year in size," he said. ings that used to belong to the sheriff 's office, t $PNNJTTJPOFST BHSFFE UP DPOUSJCVUF that the sheriff 's office no longer needed or to the Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition if used," Leek said. "They've asked to include that the county can come up with excess funds. into the lease agreement." The nonprofit conservation coalition's ext (JSM 4DPVU 3PTF (PZFUUF UPME DPNNJTTJPOecutive director, Callie Moore, appeared before commissioners to request a budget allocation ers she was organizing an environmental fair to after the coalition failed to reply to the county's earn a gold award, the equivalent of a Boy Scout Eagle Award. prompting at the proper time.

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ServSafe Training North Carolina Cooperative Extension will be conducting a ServSafe Training, March 30 & 31, 8:30 – 4 pm, Macon County Extension Center, Franklin. Cost for this training will be $115 and includes lunches for both day and snacks. Registration is due, no later then March 15. The ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification is nationally recognized and accredited. The training provides managers with the food safety knowledge and skills needed to implement an effective food safety program in their food service operation. Receiving certification enables participants to perform their food safety responsibilities with added ease and confidence The course includes: ServSafe Essentials 5th Edition book and exam sheet, plus informational handouts, various learning aids, lunch both days and light refreshments. Registration and payment deadline is March 15. Please call 828-349-2046 for registration information.

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George and Frances London Educational Foundation Scholars Program -Renewable $7,500 scholarship -Seniors pursuing an education at an accredited four-year college or university -Applicants should have demonstrated: high level of academic achievement; sincere interest in, and commitment to, pursing higher education; involvement in their community; leadership ability/ potential; expectation of returning to home county following graduation to live and work for 4-5 years -Applicants must have an unweighted GPA of 3.5 and a combined score of at least 1200 on the SAT in the critical reading and math areas -Applications are due to Mrs. Nicholson by 3:00 pm on March 17, 2010 Broyhill Leadership Conferences 2010 -Held on campus Queens University of Charlotte in Charlotte, N.C. -Session June 28- July 2, 2010. Cost is $230 and is open to rising sophomores, juniors and seniors. Must be interested in personal development and leadership training. Registration and application must be postmarked by June 15, 2010. Apply online at www. broyhill-leadership.org or call 803628-0000 Todd Phillips Scholarship -Senior with financial need -Minimum 200-word essay due to Truett Memorial First Baptist Church April 1, 2010 Hayesville Basketball Youth League Scholarship -High School senior attending and will graduate this school year from Hayesville High School. Must have played at least one full season of basketball within the Smoky Mountain Youth Basketball League Conference. Must be going to 2 or 4 year accredited US college, university, community college, vocational or technical school as a full time student. $500 scholarship. -Criteria: strong moral character, academic achievement and potential success in college and a proven record of active participation in school activities, community/volunteer service and/ or work experience -Essay required. Due to Mrs. Nicholson by 3:00 on April 23, 2010

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