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students to determine if they wanted to earn the credits back. “I wanted something that was hands on, something that was fun,â€? Rogers said. “I didn’t just want kids to come By Harrison Keely LQ IRU Ă€YH RU VL[ KRXUV DQG GR ZRUNEDITOR sheets.â€? Students are having a blast at summer He said that much of the problem with school, two Hayesville High School traditional summer schooling is that the teachers told the Clay County School students involved have no desire to be Board at the meeting June 23. WKHUH DQG OHDUQ LQ WKH Ă€UVW SODFH 5RJPrincipal Matt Rogers said that the ers told the teachers that he wanted stuprogram was recently set up to allow dents to be involved in experiments and kids who had violated the attendance to work with technology. policy to make up time and academic The plan for the program became credit. When the school asked for teach- two-fold: To make-up time, giving stuers to volunteer Elissa Gilgen, Mark dents the opportunity to feel like they Vaughn, Teressa Woodard and Emily earned their credits, and to make the West stepped up to the task. students feel better about themselves. Rogers said that the program was dif- Rogers said that he believed the proĂ€FXOW WR SODQ IRU EHFDXVH WKH VXPPHU gram would lead to success for the stuschool was not mandatory, allowing dents in the fall.
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Murphy Medical Center has taken to heart the Boy Scout motto, “Be Prepared.� On Saturday, the Cherokee County hospital that serves Cherokee, Clay and surrounding counties, dedicated its recently expanded emergency facilities which will enable it to provide better care to its patients. “Our goal is to improve service and care for our community,� Mike Stevenson, the hospital CEO, told an audience of more than 100 supporters and visitors who came to the dedication and tour of the new facilities. Stevenson expressed his appreciation of The
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ayesville’s Relay For Life event took off at the town square Friday, June 20 with events, auctions, food and games. Groups from local churches and organizations supported the relay by walking around the square while cancer survivers and caregivers also took part. Everything from two tickets to Dollywood to a $700 red leather chair was bid on. Children enjoyed watermelon slices. In the evening luminaries were lit on the walls of the square in honor and in memory of those who have battled with cancer.
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CA LEN D A R THIS WEEK Allison & Bristol VFW Allison & Bristol VFW Post 6812 will hold it’s Quarterly Dinner at the Senior Center on Ritter Road, Thursday June 26th at 6 p.m. Using a Picnic Theme the Post will furnish hot dogs and Hamburgers, along with Baked Beans. Covered dishes are welcome. We will be honoring Kenneth Woodard for his 55 years of service as a Charter Member. Any active duty military members are invited to bring your families and join us for the evening.
Contra dancing This Saturday, June 28, go contra and square dancing at the John C. Campbell Folk School in the Community Room, Keith House. Admission: Adults $6, Ages 12-18 $3, Under 12 $2 Bob Dalsemer will be calling with music by the Cage Free String Band from North Georgia. Beginners, singles and couples are welcome. Beginners should come promptly at 8 pm, since we start with easier dances and more teaching.
Emergency Expo Come learn about your emergency services on Saturday, June 28 from 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the field across from Ingles! Demonstrations from Clay County Fire and Rescue, EMS and the Sheriff’s Department. See a Rescue Air ambulance helicopter and enjoy hot dogs and hamburgers. Also, attend the car seat safety clinic and have fun in the bouncy castle!
SELF-HELP Assault Support Rape and sexual assault have physical and emotional effects, both short-term and lasting. REACH of Clay County is holding a sexual assault support group for women in Hayesville. Call (828) 389-0797.
Stroke Support A stroke support group meets every third Thursday of each month. The meetings are in the large conference room at Murphy Medical Center. Medical advisor is Dr. Ken Cassell. Contact Carol Dorman or Dawn Colbert in the discharge planning department at (828) 835-7589.
Al-Anon Meetings Al-Anon, meets on Sunday night at 8 p.m. at Chatuge Regional Hospital in Hiawasse; Tuesday at noon and the Mountain Regional Library in Young Harris; Wednesday Night at 8 p.m. at the Mountain Presbyterian Church in Blairsville; and on Thursday at noon at the Episcopal Church of The Good Shepherd in Hayesville. Al-Anon is open to anyone who has been affected by someone else's drinking or drug use. For more information call Renee at 706-835-5827 or Ivey at 706-897-0628 in Georgia or in North Carolina contact Pat at 828-389-8981.
Free WRAP classes Free weekly WRAP classes are being offered every Tuesday from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. in Clay County at the Hayesville office of Murphy Counseling (the old Smoky Mountain Center). Wellness Recovery Action Planning, i.e. WRAP, is a 10-week course that teaches you an approach for managing mental health and/or substance abuse symptoms that are interfering with your life. Classes are free and you can begin at any time. There is HOPE for a better life! For more information, call the Marble Center, 837-7466, ext. 2311, and talk to one of our facilitators about this wonderful program.
Co-dependents Co-Dependents Anonymous meetings are as follows: ‡)RU ZRPHQ RQO\ $W 12 noon on Mondays at Young Harris Library in Young Harris, Ga. Call Linda at (706) 781-3158. ‡$W S P 7KXUVGD\V DW 0RXQWDLQ Presbyterian Church in Blairsville, Ga. Call Rocky, (706) 897-2885.
"Recovery" Ministry The First Freewill Baptist Church of Hayesville and Pastor Chris Rumfelt welcomes you to "Celebrate Recovery!," a Christ-centered recovery ministry for alcoholism, divorce, sexual abuse, codependency, 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.
Alzheimer's Support The Towns/Union Alzheimer's support meets at Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, Ga. The group now meets the first and third Friday of each month
Horse show scheduled The Union County Saddle Club’s next Open Horse Shows are schedule for Saturday, June 28 and Saturday, July 5, 2008. Sign up time for both shows will be at 11 a.m. with a start time of 12 Noon. The July 5 show is a make-up from the rain out in March. The show grounds are located on the corner of Hwy. 515 and 325 in Blairsville. The shows are open to the public and there is no charge for admission. Come on out and enjoy a day of fun. If you need further information, visit the website at www. unioncountysaddleclub.org or call the information line at 706-745-3420.
Library Meeting
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Please join us Sunday afternoon June 29th, 2 p.m. at Moss Memorial Library for our Annual meeting. Everyone welcome. Please bring a dessert or appetizer to share.
COMING UP Beadweaving class The Small Business Center of One Dozen Who Care (ODWC) is offering a four-week Beadweaving class taught by Jean Busch and Swanee Hielscher. Beginning July 7, the class will be held on Monday evenings from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. Beadweaving belongs to a special genre of arts that combines utilitarian concepts with self-expression. Participants do not need to have prior knowledge of beadweaving to attend and will be invited to display their work for sale at the ODWC Art Friday on
from 3–4:30 p.m. Call (706) 896-4285
Body Sculpting Class Body Sculpting/Cardiovascular Exercise classes are being offered at Towns County Recreational Center in Hiawassee, Ga. Class is from 6:30-7:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The cost is $4 per class or $48 per month. Contact the recreation center at (706) 896-2600 or Susan Rogers at (706) 896-6842.
Divorce Semina "Divorce Care," a divorce recovery seminar and support group, meets at 7 p.m. on Mondays at Hiawassee United Methodist Church. For more information, call Mary at (706) 896-9004.
August 22 from 4-7 p.m. Art Friday is a monthly event that showcases the works of local artists. There is limited seating and registration is required. The deadline for registration is by Noon, Monday, June 30. A registration fee of $40.00 is due on the first evening, and it includes the beading kit. Call 828-321-2273 to register. ODWC is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) Community Development Corporation, located at 65 Wilson Street, Suite 5, 6 & 7, Andrews, NC.
Freedom Celebration Friday, July 4 at Chatuge Dam from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Music, food, fun and fireworks!
Valley Kennel Club We will NOT be holding a meeting in July. Our regular meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Brother’s Restaurant on Hwy 64 in Murphy, NC. MEETINGS WILL RESUME IN AUGUST. We invite all those interested in pure bred dogs and canine activities to attend.
Republicans of Clay County: Carl Mumpower, 11th District candidate for U.S. Congress will be our special guest for the July 10 meeting at the Hayesville Family Restaurant, 495 ‘Business’ Hwy 64, Hayesville. Come join us for dinner from the menu at 6:00PM or 6:30 for the meeting. See you there!
month with a pot luck supper. Grocery game night, 7 p.m. the first Saturday of every month. Please bring snack foods.
"Cookin'" Lessons Want to learn to cook the old fashioned way with a healthy twist? Clyde McCoy with the Expanded Food and Nutritional Education Program can custom make a program just for your group or you!! There is no charge, it is all free! Call Clyde at (828) 389-6305 for more information.
Senior Dances
Alzheimer's Group
HAMs meetings
An Alzheimer's Support Group meets at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the Clay County Senior Center in Hayesville.
North Georgia Tri-State A.R.C. (Amateur Radio Club) meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Branan Lodge in Blairsville. All of our meetings are open to the public. For more information about joining the Club or becoming a HAM, call Don Deyton at 706-781-6665.
Cancer support group meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the community room, United Community Bank, Hayesville, corner of Hwy 64 and Hwy 69. Any questions can be directed to Janet Curns, evenings at 828-389-0295.
Weight Watchers Weight Watchers meets at the Clay County Senior Center Mondays at 5 p.m. Weigh-in and registration begin 30 minutes prior to meeting.
ACTIVITIES Soaking Prayer A healing prayer team holds prayer sessions each Tuesday evening at 7:00 at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Sponsored by the River of Healing chapter of the Int'l Order of St. Luke. More information (828)389-3397.
Square Dance Classes Enchanted Valley Squares is having Basic Mainstream Classess on Tuesday Nights at the Towns Co Middle School Cafeteria from 7:00-9:00 pm. For more information: GA-Al Supplee (706) 379-2191 or NC-Bob or Loretta Hughes (828) 837-2561.
Moose Lodge We are now forming a Moose Lodge and invite you to join us. Our meetings are held at Homers Corner Cafe located at Hwy 19/129 in Murphy, NC inside Fosters Flea Market. Come early and join us for a Dutch Treat lunch. Our meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1 p.m. For further information please call Art or Donna Harris at (828) 389-6342.
Brasstown Suppers Brasstown Community Club meets at 6:30 p.m., the third Thursday of each
Annual Picnic in the Smokies Saturday, July 12, 2008 at Tassee Pavilion on the Greenway, Franklin, NC. The Pavilion is reserved from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. All residents, former residents, friends of, or interested in Lee County, Florida, come and join the fun. Bring your lunch and a lawn chair. Meet old friends, greet new friends, contact someone from your past. If you know someone from Lee County please pass this along. For further information contact: Sandy Johnson: Sanjohn61@aol.com
Livestock Deadline The Livestock Compensation Program deadline has been set to end on July 18, 2008. All livestock producers interested will need to come to the Farm Service Agency to sign up. The eligible animals include cattle, sheep, goats, equine, swine, and poultry owned in 2005, 2006 and 2007 due to the drought. This program pays on a per head basis. For more information call The Farm Service Agency at 828-837-2721 ext 2.
Progressive Dinner Claudia Bannon, General Chairman of the 2008 Clay County Progressive Dinner, has announced this year’s festivities will be held on July 18, 19 and 20. As the term implies, the gala event, a major fundraiser to benefit the Clay County Food Pantry, will take
Recurring Events
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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Upcoming Events
Dances are always on the first and third Friday of the month. Donation of $5 per person: cold drinks, plenty of finger food, door prizes, live entertainment and a large dance floor. Call Mary Lou at (828) 389-3581 or Jeanne at (828) 389-3003.
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Intermediate Bridge Intermediate Bridge is being played at the Senior Center in Hiawassee on Mondays and Fridays, starting at 12:45 p.m. All players welcome. For more information please call (828) 389-8065.
Quilting Ministry Truett Memorial First Baptist Quilting Ministry meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 10 a.m., downstairs in the church office building. All are welcome to join in fellowship as we make lap, fidget and infant quilts for those in need. For information contact Linda Davis at (828) 389-4233 or lulu111@verizon.net.
Helping Hands meet The ladies group at Sweetwater United Methodist Church meets from 10 a.m. to noon every first and third Tuesday. They make quilts for Clay and Cherokee counties' sick and needy. Helpers are welcome.
Fellowship Weekly Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International meets at 6 p.m. every Monday at Daniels in Hiawassee, Ga. Call (828) 389-0140.
Valley Kennel Club Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Brother’s Restaurant on Hwy 64 in Murphy, NC. We invite all those interested in pure bred dogs and canine activities to attend. Call President Kit Miracle @ 706 492 5253 or Peggy Moorman @ 828 835 1082 for details.
Mountain Hikers Mountain High Hikers schedule two hikes each Tuesday, occasionally
specialty hikes, and regular trail maintaining trips- all in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina and Georgia. Check the web site: MountainHighHikers.org for schedule and meeting locations or call 828-389-8240 for information.
OTHER Clay Lions to Meet Clay County Lions Club meets the first and third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Scout Hut. Call Membership Chairman Rondle Ford at (828) 389-9530 or Secretary/Treasurer Dr. Russell Hughes at (828) 389-3890.
British Empire Daughters of the British Empire (DBE) is hoping to establish a local chapter in the North Georgia/Western North Carolina mountains area and would like to contact eligible women. The DBE is a charitable,nonprofit, nonpolitical American organization and membership is extended to women of British or British Commonwealth birth or ancestry and to women married to men of British or British Commonwealth birth. Membership is organized on a chapter basis and meetings are held monthly usually followed by an informal social time over a cup of tea or coffee and British goodies. For more information about joining the chapter please contact: Maureen at 404 583 3958 or email at maureendbe@hotmail .com
Blue Ridge MOAA The Blue Ridge Mountains Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) meets the third Monday of each month at various area restaurants. All active duty, retired and reserve military and public health service officers, and warrant officers are invited to attend. For information please contact one of the following individuals, in North Carolina: Jim Ferrell at 828-835-9203 and in Georgia: Jim Reynolds at 706-379-6601.
Veteran Consultant The veterans' consultant, Mike Casey, will be at the Job Link Office on the second Tuesday and the fourth Wednesday of each month. Call (828) 837-7407 of the Social Service Office in Hayesville at 389-6301.
place on three different evenings, at three different Clay County churches, during which guests will enjoy a delicious three-course meal, consisting of hors d’oeuvres, dinner and desserts. The cost of tickets for all three evenings is $50.00. Seating for the dinner is limited to 100. Those wishing to do so may purchase separate tickets for the reception on Friday or dessert on Sunday at $15.00 each. For ticket sales and further information, contact Claudia Shannon at 828-389-1715, Helen Naismith 828-389-8165 or Peggy Chirwood 828-389-4906.
Tennis camp for kids! Tennis camp for kids ages 6-14 held at Young Harris College. Date: July 28-31, Time: 8:30-12:30. Camp is organized by YHC head coach Alli Hillman with the help of former and current collegiate tennis players. Camp is intended for players of all levels who wish to learn the game for the first time or improve their skills, all while having fun! For more information or to receive a registration form, contact Alli Hillman at 706 897-6103 or email ahillman@ yhc.edu.
Short Fiction Contest A Short Fiction Contest sponsored by Mountain Writers of North Carolina is now open to all writers of all genres. The prizes are: First Place $100.00; Second Place $50.00; Third Place $25.00 and three honorable mentions. Judging will be blind and no members of Mountain Writers will serve as judges. Entry criteria are as follows: Length no more than 1,500 words, double spaced with one inch margins
all around; Print in Times New Roman, or Courier New, 12 point; Separate cover page with title, name, contact information and word count for each entry; Number pages in upper right corner of all pages; Bind manuscript with paper clip; Enclose entry fee of $10.00 for each submission (can be combined in one check or money order); Make checks payable to Mountain Writers. Submission deadline is August 11, 2008. Late entries will be accepted through September 1st if accompanied by an additional $5.00 late fee. Mail two copies of each entry to Joan Routh, 3691 Max Patch Road, Clyde, NC 28721. . No manuscripts will be returned. Call J.C. Walkup at 235-2003 or e-mail jcwalkup@bellsouth.net for more information.
Adult tennis clinic Adults, if you are interested in improving your game, meeting some new tennis players in the area, or you just want to have fun on the courts, join us for an adult clinic this summer! The clinic is intended for adult players of any level and will include instruction, drills, and playing lots of matches! Date: August 11-15, Time: 6-8 pm, Location: Young Harris College tennis courts. Cost: $10 per night or $40 for entire week. Come the entire week or as much as you can! Clinic is organized and coached by YHC tennis coach Alli Hillman. Please sign up by calling 706 897-6103 or email ahillman@yhc.edu.
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Friends of the Library Annual Meeting Please join us Sunday Afternoon, June 29th, 2 p.m. at Moss Memorial Library for our annual meeting.
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IOI STUDENTS: A ceremony at Tri-County Community College recognized students who participated in compensatory education courses offered at the plant. Tri-County Community College held its annual awards ceremony at Industrial Opportunities, Inc. on Thursday, May 22. The ceremony recognized those students who participated in compensatory education courses offered by TCCC at the plant. Compensatory education is an educational opportunity for intellectually challenged adults. Students learn basic life skills to function successfully in daily living. Classes are held at the company’s facility in Andrews and include reading, math, computer skills, art, health and more. Several students participated in the ceremony. Everyone was welcomed by Tonja Tell and opening by Reva Callun. Joe Weirick then
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Lohr, the District Ranger for the Tusquitee/Cheoah Ranger Districts of the Nantahala National Forest and I asked him what effect that volume of public comment has on the decision making process. What he said makes perfect sense, but is hardly what I’d call common knowledge. Lohr: “In a nutshell, any comment WKDW UDLVHV D VLJQLĂ€FDQW LVVXH LV VXEVWDQWLYH $ VLJQLĂ€FDQW LVVXH LV RQH that can drive alternatives that will be included in the Environmental Assessment. I have some information on the topic, but basically it is up to the discretion of the deciding RIĂ€FLDO DQG WKH 1(3$ WHDP WR GHWHUmine what comments are substantive. These comments are generally those that have backing in some sort of law or FS directive. For example, let's say the FS was proposing a mountain biking trail. During the VFRSLQJ SHULRG WKH SXEOLF LGHQWLĂ€HG that a portion of the trail would have to go through a designated wilderQHVV 7KDW ZRXOG UDLVH D VLJQLĂ€FDQW issue since the Wilderness Act prohibits mechanized equipment. Another comment might state that they disagreed with the use of mountain bikes on NF land. This is not substantive since it is vague and largely personal opinion.â€? Lohr referred me to Rick Semingson NEPA {National Environmental Policy Act} coordinator for further FODULĂ€FDWLRQ Semingson: “When we consider the broad range of issues that the public raises to a proposed action, DQ LVVXH EHFRPHV VLJQLĂ€FDQW RU "substantive" when it is relevant to the effects of a proposed action. An issue that someone might have with the proposed activity itself would QRW EH FRQVLGHUHG VLJQLĂ€FDQW RU substantive. Issues are considered as they relate to the effects on the human environment, that being the physical, biological, social and economic environment. Four questions that we attempt to answer when considering whether an comments are substantive, or relevant are: 1) Is the comment within the scope of the proposed action? We see many comments that have nothing to do with the proposed action. For example someone may comment that there should be no roads of any kind on National Forest lands. This is probably clearly beyond the scope of the proposed action. ,V WKH FRPPHQW VSHFLĂ€F WR WKH proposed action? (see # 1 above). Another example would be, developers are ruining our mountains. This is beyond the scope and probDEO\ QRW VSHFLĂ€F WR WKH SURSRVHG DFtion. 3) Does the comment have a direct relationship to the proposed ac-
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form or another, it's just one issue. Our analysis are based on the substance of the issue, not the number of individuals who raise the issue. As I mentioned in a previous email, we group issues with similar themes into one issue that captures the common theme of the many.�
“I think we’ve probably prevented at least three [students] from dropping out of school through this program,â€? Rogers said. Gilgen, a science teacher at the high school, said she had looked forward to the prospect of team-teaching ZLWK :RRGDUG D PDWK WHDFKHU DV WKHLU Ă€HOG RI H[SHUtise blended together. “The kids don’t realize how much they’re learning when they’re learning,â€? Gilgen said. “They have so much fun... and they’re learning calculus.â€? Gilgen expressed the difference that she was seeing in the students as they “earned the realization that they can learn.â€? “If they give us a little, we’ll give it back,â€? she said. Vaughn was recognized for his work teaching children technology concepts during the program. Woodard showed a video of a PowerPoint presentation created by student Alex Hill. Hill emphasized that students were learning to meet and get along with new classmates and that the students in the program realized the importance of moving on to the next school year. Her quotes were followed by a collage of photographs from the program set to Queen’s “We Are the Champions.â€? The students involved in the classes spent a week taking part in what Woodard called challenging experiments, including laying black marks in a MX-5 to test Newton’s laws for acceleration, repeating Galileo’s work by throwing dummies out the window to measure “gâ€?, cooking bananas in a thermal stove and changing water to wine. Students also performed skits to recount Archimedes and Galileo’s work. “I really enjoyed the week,â€? student Randi Reeder said. “Summer school’s cool,â€? Hill said. “I hate to see it end.â€? Woodard showed the school board a video of the
´EXUQLQJ UXEEHU H[SHULPHQWÂľ Ă€OPHG E\ WKH VWXGHQWV Clay County Sheriff Joe Shook was on hand at the time. The students taped a camcorder to the seat of the car and secured a stopwatch to the speedometer to measure velocity. The rear of the vehicle was loaded with two cases of 80 pound books, allowing the tracking of acceleration with varying weights. “This was actually a very controlled experiment,â€? Woodard said, noting that the students were never in the car. Vaughn measured the distance betwen the black marks and the students analyzed the data with their own calculations. Woodard thanked the school board for providing the funds for the program and the sheriff for his role. “They’ve seen the greatness inside themselves, they’ve found out what they can do. And I believe your investment is going to pay off.... Handsomely,â€? Woodard said. “Even if you save one of them it was worth it, every bit of it. Just to see the kids enjoy school and get excited about learning is worth it for me.â€? Gilgen said that the students also drew posters of Isaac Newton and Archimedes. $IWHU WKH Ă€UVW ZHHN RI VXPPHU VFKRRO KDG Ă€QLVKHG Rogers said that an upcoming senior who would have lost her credits went out of her way to thank him for the summer school program. “I really think we need to do more of this,â€? Superintendent Scott Penland said, noting that opening a new school building would allocate more space for such fun activities to help retain students. Woodard said that while the teachers were evaluating the program with the class, four of the 13 students were crying. “We were just sharing our hearts, being as real as we could be with them,â€? she said. “I know that some of these kids have turned around during this week....â€?
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Each year the membership of the Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation is asked to elect three board members. The candidates must be nominated prior to the annual meeting. It is now time to begin the nominating process. A Nominating Committee has been appointed. Cooperative members are invited to provide nomination suggestions to the members of the Nominating Committee. The Nominating Committee is as follows: Cherokee County, North Carolina - Richard G. Kilpatrick Clay County, North Carolina - Kenneth Woodard Clay County, North Carolina - James T. Payne Fannin County, Georgia - Carl Collins Towns County, Georgia - Frank Riley Towns County, Georgia - Ralph Turner Union County, Georgia - Vester Dills Union County, Georgia - Clyde Harkins Union County, Georgia - Jim McAfee The Bylaws of the Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation provide the following guidelines: The nominees for Director from each county must be a resident of the county; must not be employed by the Cooperative; be at least eighteen (18) years old; and must not be a close relative of another incumbent Director or a Cooperative employee. The Bylaws also provide that one quarter of one per centum (.0025) of members of the Cooperative, may make additional nominations by petition. As of June 2, 2008, the memberships are 42,208. Therefore approximately 105 or more members of the Cooperative may make additional nominations by petition. Nominations by petition must be filed with the manager of the Cooperative on or before the third Monday of July. The incumbent Directors whose terms expire are Union County, Georgia - Lenny Parks, Clay County, North Carolina - Elois Anderson and Towns County, Georgia - Terry Taylor.
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Trial starts in former deputy case The incident is not thought to have had anything to do with the case. More than 200 citizens SENTINEL WRITER were called for jury duty before the jury was Guilty or not guilty? That will now be selected. decided by a jury of Towns County residents. On July 9, 2007, Osborn and another man After an intense week of jury selection, a allegedly shot 14 rounds at the residence of jury is seated in the Eddie Osborn, former Chief Gary Dean on Cynth Creek Road Deputy, aggravated assault case. in Hiawassee. His charges include Opening statements began YLRODWLRQ RI RDWK LQà XHQFLQJ D on Monday. Security is tight at witness, tampering with evidence the courthouse, due to the highly and aggravated assault. Former publicized nature of the case. Metal Sheriff Rudy Eller has already pled detectors have been brought in, guilty for his part in the incident. borrowed from Union County and So far, the larger media outlets Sheriff Deputies are stationed at the from Atlanta and other areas have courtroom doors. not been reporting on the case. Last week’s bomb scare did not OSBORN Dozens of witnesses are hold up the jury selection for any more expected to testify for both the prosecution and than an hour before the jury pool was moved to defense. The trial is expected to last for up to McConnell Church to continue with selection. two weeks. By Becky Landress
Humane society thanks supporters Dear Editor: The Valley River Humane Society recently held a fundraiser on 5/17, a Hawaiian Luau. I’ve heard an event is only as good as the committee and volunteers who worked it. Well we had a wonderful turn out and it was great to see longtime volunteers and new ones having so much fun working together to raise money to help our shelter. We would like to thank Andrews United Methodist Church for allowing us to hold our event at their beautiful facility. For advertising we’d like to thank Jan Mierke, all
area newspapers, WKRK & WCNG Radio Stations, Signs Fast of Hayesville, NC. Our entertainment was provided by Steve� ELVIS� Cooper, Justin Mack and Brenna Gibby McGaha, Pam Law and Sue Barowski were our puppy back up dancers. They all did a fabulous job, as well DV RU (P&HH /LQGD %DPÀHOG All of our talented volunteers who manned tables, greeters & sales folk. There are so many special kind folks who helped sell tickets, buy tickets and support the event. Our
extra hardworking set up crew, kitchen crew, headed by Johanna Appleton and our clean up crew. We can’t mention all of you but you are the best people to work with and so talented. God has truly blessed our Humane Society and THank you to our community for supporting our events to help shelter animals. We are sorry if we overlooked anyone’s name who helped. Aloha! Sincerely, Debbie Graham
School Hospital: ER expanded funding: State pays 80% of V.R. budget
Stevenson said. He thanked Toni Lovingood, Cannon Foundation, The Duke Endow- the hospital administrator, Gail Crawford, the ment, Janirve Foundation, The Kate B. Emergency Department Manager and Wells Reynolds Charitable Trust and North Car- and West Construction company for their olina’s Department of health and Human hard work and dedication to the project. Murphy Mayor Bill Hughes, commenting 6HUYLFHV IRU WKHLU Ă€QDQFLDO VXSSRUW on the dramatic increase of the hospital’s ER He also recognized the community’s parGXULQJ WKH SDVW Ă€YH \HDUV VDLG ,W¡V SURMHFWHG ticipation in events like the “Two Hours from Anywhereâ€? race and heart-walk, saying it that this ER will treat 15,000 patients this had raised more than $44,000 in that event year. That’s 700 more folks than the populaZKLFK SURYLGHG IRU WKH IXQGLQJ RI Ă€YH QHZ tion of the town of Murphy. Prior to giving the invocation, the Reverheart monitors of the ER. end Fred Lunsford thanked the ER’s staff for The expansion provides for a private EMS saving his life. He also complimented Steentrance, a new triage facility, two two-bed venson saying the CEO was “a man willing trauma rooms, a decontamination room and to go out on a limb when most men aren’t digital x-ray capability. even willing to climb the tree.â€? ´,W LPSURYHV WKH HIĂ€FLHQF\ RI WKH GHSDUWThe new ER expansion was dedicated to ment,â€? Dr. Jeff Larson told the Sentinel. two doctors (Dr. Tom Hutson and the late Dr. “People are being treated more quickly. Damien O’neill) who had done so much in There is more privacy for our patients, and the past to provide exceptional services at the it’s more comfortable for them and their famER. ilies,â€? he said. Dr. Mark Walters, an ER physician at Larson said the expansion had been a chalMMC, said Hutson’s contribution as the hoslenge in that the emergency room was operatpital’s ER Director from 1985 until his retireing 24/7 while the work was being done. He ment in 2003 was exceptional. said the hospital and the construction compa“When I came here 20 years ago, it was ny had done a good job with temporary walls clear to me that MMC was a hospital on the of “keeping thing pretty separate.â€? move,â€? Walters said. “There was a lot of ex“A project like this takes a team effort,â€? citement and engergy, and at the core of it ‡ &RQWLQXHG IURP $
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said. Penland said he was planning to have architects return in July to give an overview of plans to prepare for what might happen. In a meeting earlier in the day, several of the board members disFXVVHG WKH SUREOHP RI ÀQGLQJ DQ extra space to place an elementary school teacher. "We don't have the space to do what we need to try and help these kids," Penland said. "I guess we could drag another trailer on campus." "Before long we're going to have to drag a cafeteria trailer on campus," another school board member responded. "That thing's busted." Penland said the reason the schools did struggle with space issues in earlier years was because the kindergarden and preschool had yet to be formed and state regulations on class size were not yet in place. "We're pitting money against kids," board member Darryl McClure said. "...We gotta have school." When it came time to review the vocational rehabilitation agreement, Penland said that the state's total budget was $108,000, of which Clay County was responsible for $7,300. The state, he said, was funding nearly 80 percent of the program. The commissioners approved the funding for the agreement, which helps special needs kids Chairman Charles Penland said.
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HEALTHY HUG: Dr. Tom Hutson embraces an old friend, paramedic T. Gottleibson, ZKR +XWVRQ WUDLQHG Ă€UVW DV D &KHURNHH FRXQW\ (07 was Dr. Tom Hutson.â€? “Your greatest legacy is what you’ve done for emergency medical services in this county,â€? Walters told Hutson. “Starting with ambulance drivers, you trained them to be outstanding EMT’s. And you reached into your own pocket to pay for equipment when the budget was tight. You left us with the best trained EMS system in North Carolina.â€? Speaking about the contribution of Dr. Damien O’Neill, Walters said he was known
as the “extreme doctor. He loved taking care of the sickest of the sick. It is only natural to have Room number one dedicated to him,� Walters said. “He inspired all of us to give the most.� A framed memorial was presented to Dr. O’Neill’s family that was identical to the one placed in the hospital’s trauma room. A reception followed the dedication along with guided tours of the new facility.
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Tributes Lillian Delia Scarbeau Scott Lillian Delia Scarbeau Scott, age 76 of School Drive, Hayesville, NC died Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at the Murphy Medical Center Nursing Home in Murphy, NC. She was a native of Berkshire County, Massachusetts and had lived in Daytona Beach, Florida before moving to Hayesville, NC. She was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. Her greatest accomplishments are her children, being a
loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was the daughter of the late Emory and Bernadette Shartrand Scarbeau and was preceded in death by her husband, Norman Daniel Scott who died February 14, 2008. She is survived by one son, Norman Scott, Jr. and his wife Cynthia RI 3LWWVĂ€HOG 0$ RQH GDXJKWHU Donna Lee Kitchen and her husband Terry of Daytona Beach, FL;
two granddaughters, three grandsons and six great-grandsons. A special thank you to the staff of Murphy Medical Center Nursing Home and Good Shepherd Home Health and Hospice Agency. No services are planned at this time. You can send tributes to the family at www.mem.com Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Robert A. “Bob� Reimer Robert A. “Bob� Reimer, 76, of Hayesville died Monday (June 16, 2008) in a Clay County care center. A native of Scranton, PA, he had lived in this area since 1999 after moving from California. He was the son of the late Robert Andrew and
Catherine B. McDonough Reimer. He was a retired project manager in the home construction industry and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are three sons, Brian Andrew Reimer, Stephen Robin Reimer, and David Paul Reimer;
and two sisters, Ellen Weigley of Womelsdorf, PA and Delores Matthews of Clarks Summit, PA. Interment was held in Fires Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of arrangements.
Patrick W. Donovan Jr. Patrick W. Donovan was a veteran of WWII, serving in the United States Army Special Forces in the 3DFLĂ€F 7KHDWUH DQG ZDV D 3HDUO Harbor survivor. Patrick W. Donovan Jr., 86, of Warne died Sunday (June 15, 2008) at his residence. A native of Camden, NJ, he had lived in Homestead, FL for 30 years before moving to Clay County in 1975. He was the son of the late Patrick W. Donovan Sr. and Elizabeth Shanahan Donovan and the husband of the late Delcie Mikkelson Donovan. He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the United States Army SpeFLDO )RUFHV LQ WKH 3DFLĂ€F 7KHDWUH
and was a Pearl Harbor survivor. He was owner and operator of a construction material business in Florida. He was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Surviving are his daughter, Beverly C. Wolfe of Murphy; a son,
Patrick W. Donovan III of Warne; and four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 1:00 PM Tuesday (June 17) in the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy with Father George Kloster RIĂ€FLDWLQJ ,QWHUPHQW ZDV KHOG DW 3:00 PM Wednesday (June 18) in the Palms Woodlawn Cemetery in Naranja, FL. The family received friends from 12-12:45 Tuesday afternoon at the Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy prior to the services. ,Q OLHX RI Ă RZHUV WKH IDPLO\ UHquests memorials be made in memory of Patrick W. Donovan Jr. to the Hayesville VFW Post 6812 (Allison-Bristol), PO Box 424, Hayesville, NC 28904. Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of arrangements.
Richard Frederick Etner Richard Frederick Etner, age 71, of Hall Cove Road Warne, NC passed away Sunday June 15, 2008 at his residence. A native of Endicott, New York; he was the son of the late Paul Rudolph and Mitzi Chernak. He retired after 30 years of service as a Market Manager with I.B.M. and had worked on the early space program at Cape Canaveral, Florida. Mr. Etner had served in the Naval Reserves and loved the ocean. He also loved reading, music, opera, poetry, photography and his family. He was preceded in death by his ÀUVW ZLIH $QQHWWH (WQHU ZKR GLHG in 1992. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Laurie Alpert-Etner of the home; one son, Rick Etner of Florida; two daughters, Kim Mur-
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First United Methodist Hayesville First United Methodist Church invites children Pre-K through Rising 6th Grade to join us each Wednesday from 3-5pm in the Lower Gathering Place for Wacky Wonderful Wednesday Worship (WWW. Worship). This Christ-centered experience runs through August 13th. Children will enjoy WWW. Worship as a single date or may attend every Wednesday throughout the summer. Each afternoon will be filled with music, games
Dinner plans coming together Those with a gourmet palate are sure to enjoy the upcoming Progressive Dinner, set for July 18, 19 and 20 at three Clay County churches. The gala begins with a Reception at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church on Friday, the 18th when guests will enjoy shrimp cocktail, wrapped cocktail franks, sweet and sour meatballs, cold cuts, German meatballs, assorted cheeses, fruit, vegetables and dip, a relish tray, punch, ice tea, coffee and water. Entertainment for the evening will be provided by the Providence Jazz Duo of Charles Milne on keyContributed Photo boards and vocals and Louie FerkJAZZY: Providence Jazz Duo left to right Charles Milne, Louie ovics on percussion. The repertoire of the popular light-jazz twosome Ferkovics will entertain at this year’s Progressive Dinner. ranges from jazz standards to 50’s doo-wop to contemporary ballads, with a busy calendar of public and desserts at the Mount Pleasant Bapwith an occasional hint of country. private appearances. tist Church on Sunday. All events are Milne played the R&B circuit as Ferkovics enjoyed an extensive ca- at 6:00 P.M. back-up for such groups as Sam & reer as a jazz drummer with notables Ticket prices are $50 for all three Dave, Otis Redding and Little An- like Dick Hyman, Buddy DeFranco, evenings, $15 each for hors d’oeuvres thony and the Imperials. He now Chuck Hedges and Ira Sullivan. and desserts. For further information serves as music director at St. WilThe reception on Friday evening and tickets, contact Claudia Bannon liam Church in Murphy and as an will be followed by an International at 828-389-1715, Helen Naismith at accompanist at Immaculate Heart Dinner at the Good Shepherd Episco- 828-389-8165 and Peggy Chitwood of Mary Church while keeping up pal Church on Saturday evening and at 828-389-4906.
Episcopal church worships at lakeside Members of the Episcopal Church of the Messiah in Murphy and the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Hayesville held a joint worship service last Sunday at the Clay Country Recreation Park. The outdoor ceremony was conducted by the Rev. James Johnson of Murphy and the Rev. John Rice of Hayesville, pastors of their respective churches. 0XVLF ZDV SURYLGHG E\ 7RP *ULIÀQ DW WKH NH\ERDUG ÀGGOHU /LQGD $OOHQ DFFRUGLRQLVW $PDQGD %XUWV DQG guitar players Chuck Morris, Pat Johnson and husband and wife team, Nancy and Weldon Beach. In his sermon Fr. Johnson referred to the beauty of the mountains beyond the pavilion, reminding the congregation that many of Jesus’ miracles were performed RXWVLGH ZKHQ +H IHG WKH PXOWLWXGHV RQ ÀYH ORDYHV RI EUHDG DQG WZR ÀVKHV DQG ZKHQ +H FDOPHG WKH VHD DQG
walked on water. The Sunday morning service, which included Holy &RPPXQLRQ PDUNHG )U -RKQVRQ¡V Ă€UVW DQQLYHUVDU\ ZLWK WKH &KXUFK RI WKH 0HVVLDK DQG KLV Ă€UVW FRPELQHG lakeside service with Good Shepherd. “It is a great occasion for our parishioners to join together and I look forward to many more,â€? he said. Fr. Rice enjoys the fellowship of the outdoor services “because nature brings us close to God,â€? he said. Following the service, the worshipers enjoyed an oldfashioned summer picnic of salads, fresh garden vegetables, side dishes, and desserts, accompanied by hot dogs and hamburgers. Tending the grill were Chuck and Patti Underwood, Howard and Joyce McDaniel, Ed and Sue Kelly, Tim and Susanne Treacey.
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phy of Texas and Kristine Jones of Florida; two brothers, Paul Etner of California and Chuck Etner of Pennslyvania; one sister, Jeanette Pollard of California; six grandchildren Christopher, Jeffrey, Merritt,
Zach, Richard III, Cody and their ÀYH SHWV %HQ /DG\ %HDX 5LOH\ and Scooter. A Memorial Mass was held at 5:00 P.M. Friday, June 20, 2008 at Christ the King Church in Hiawassee, GA with Father Don OMalley RIÀFLDWLQJ Flowers or memorials may be made In Memory of Richard Frederick Etner to Good Shepherd Home Health and Hospice Agency, P. O. Box 465, Hayesville, NC 28904 or Valley River Humane Society, P.O. Box 658 Murphy, NC 28906 or the Salvation Army National Headquarters, P.O Box 269, Alexandria, VA 22313. You can send tributes to the family at www.mem.com Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
John David Rhodes, 38, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for contributing to delinquency of a minor on June 17, 2008 and released June 17, 2008. Brian Eugene Gregory, 27, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for assault on a female on June 18, 2008 and released on June 19, 2008. Sammy Henderson, 47, of Young Harris, GA was arrested for driving while impaired on June 18, 2008 and released on June 18, 2008. Steven Roy Vanhusen, 20, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for possess drug parahemalia; possess marijuana up to 1/2 ounce; assault with a
deadly weapon on June 20, 2008 and released on June 20, 2008. Brian Heath Remley, 37, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for fugitive other state on June 21, 2008. Cynthia Laverne Blume, 38, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for driving while impaired; misdemeanor assalts, batteries, and affrays, simple and aggravated on June 16, 2008 and released on June 18, 2008. William Charles Bridges, 47, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for assault on a female on June 16, 2008 and released on June 18, 2008. Sam Allen Etherton, 30, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for fail-
ure to heed light or siren; driving while impaired on June 16, 2008 and released on June 16, 2008. Melanie Ann Grizzle, 41, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for failure to appear on June 16, 2008 and released on June 17, 2008. Jeff Shane Bradley, 35, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for fictitious registration; driving while impaired on June 17, 2008 and released on June 17, 2008. Travis Charles Clark, 23, of Andrews, NC was arrested for driving while license revoked on June 17, 2008 and released on June 17, 2008.
William Richard Boyd, Jr.-TR; James T. & Deanna L. Gasque sold property to United Community Bank for $ 310,000 on June 16, 2008. Western Materials, Inc. & P&S Rock Corp. sold 32.09 acres, Parcel B in Sweetwater Township to APAC Atlantic, Inc. for $ 144,500 on June
16, 2008. Howard Kitchens & Meredith Melton sold property in Hayesville Township to North Carolina Dept of Transportation for $ 8,000 on June 19, 2008. John W. Haskell sold 0.850 acres, Lot B & P/O A in Shooting Creek
Township to Mark P. Medlock for $11,000 on June 19, 2008. William Richard Boyd, Jr.-TR & First Advantage LLC sold 0.62 acres, Lot 38J; 0.93 acres, Lot 38J; 0.72 acres, Lot 40J; 1.02 acres, Lot 41J; 1.32 acres, Lot42J Mountain Harbour North in Hiawassee Township to
United Community Bank for $ 731,500 on June 20, 2008. Thomas & Marcin Sadagursky sold 0.40 acres, Lot 17 Rhinehardt in Hiawassee Township to James P. & Danielle Z. Payne for $ 70,000 on June 20, 2008. Nelson J. Hendrikse-TR sold
property in Hiawassee Township to Southeast Realty & Development, Inc. for $ 250,000 on June 20, 2008. Ray A. Newcomp, Jr. & Linda J. Newcomb sold 1.25 acres, Lot 104 Weber Way in Brasstown Township to Joey & Sonya Reid for $ 192,000 on June 20, 2008.
and activities to teach children how to “Live Inside Out� – An Experience To Live Faith 24/7. Hayesville FUMC, located off the square on Business Hwy 64 (across from Fred’s) is a Safe Sanctuaries Church offering a safe environment for all of God’s children. For more information, contact the church office at 389-8413.
stories of Jesus’ healing recorded in the Gospels, and is intended to help understand the ways Jesus prayed for healing. These healings varied from physical cures to people being set free from spiritual oppression. Participants will learn to pray for one another as Jesus prayed. The Rev. John Rice, Pastor, welcomes the community to attend this very important class on biblical healing. The classes will be co-led by seminarian Claire Wimbush. For further information call the church at 828-389-3397. The church is located on highway #64E, one mile east of the traffic light at Kerr’s Pharmacy.
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Good Shepherd A summer Bible Class will be held on Thursday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 PM at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Hayesville, beginning June 26. Sponsored by the River of Healing Chapter of the International Order of St. Luke, the study is based on the 26
Mitchell Anthony Ellis, 29, Hayesville, NC and Amanda Michelle Cothren, 22, of Hayesville, NC were united in marriage on June 14, 2008.
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Zion UMC is serving up some great Christian fellowship and down home country cookin’every Wednesday from 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. The menu just gets better and better and the friendliness and price just can’t be beat! Every entree comes with side dishes, homemade dessert and drink all for a donation of $5.00! You are invited to join us in our Fellowship Hall or make your order to go. All the money goes towards missions and ministries of the church. Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m. every Sunday followed by Worship Service at 11:00. Located at 4812 Young Harris Highway, we
First Assembly of God Prayer for the Tri County area. Tri County Christian Crusade will have a time of Praise and Prayer for our area at Grace Fellowship Baptist church in Andrews Sunday night June 29 at 6pm. This event is held each 5th Sunday at different churches. Chris West from Mountain View Community Church will be leading the praise and worship. This is a multi church, nondenominational event. There will be a choir practice at 5pm. For more information
Mountain Synagogue Mountain Synagogue will hold Shabbat Morning Services on Saturday, June 28th, 2008 at 10:00 AM in the Social Hall at St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church on Roller Mill Road in Franklin, NC. Zvi Altman will conduct the services.
Need more? Visit the new Smoky Mountain Faith blog for updates on religion in the hills of Western North Carolina.
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The Tri-County Community College Board of Trustees met on Thursday, June 19 on the Main Campus. President Dr. Donna Tipton-Rogers reported on a legislative meeting held jointly with Southwestern Community College in Sylva. Representatives from local, state, and national HOHFWHG RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDOV DWWHQGHG WKH PHHWing along with Scott Ralls, President of the North Carolina Community College System. The meeting was held to discuss opportunities for the colleges to work together for the advancement of western North Carolina. She also reported that the North Carolina Board of Nursing recently visited the college as part of an over-
view of the Region A Nursing Consortium, of which TCCC has been a member since 1980. The board had several recommendations to improve the program and these will be implemented beginning in the fall. Currently, 69 students are in training at clinical sites throughout the region. Dr. Steve Wood reported on the status of the reaccreditation process the college is undergoing from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The committee is working on two areas, the CompliDQFH &HUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQ DQG WKH 4XDOLW\ Enhancement Plan. The Compliance &HUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWLRQ FRQVLVWV RI VWDQGDUGV
The scores Gun range discussed at meetings from the Shores club, along with regulating caliber of guns used at the range. After all the assessment reports are completThe Tusquittee Community Orga- ed then a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Notice and Commentâ&#x20AC;? nization held itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s monthly meeting will be presented for a public vote. June 17. The program started with The proposed timing for this to take Clay Logan introducing the guest place is possibly by late summer or speaker for the evening, Steve Lohr, early fall. District Ranger for the TusquitMr Lohr indicated there are two tee Ranger District, Nantahala Na- options remaining for the gun range tional Forest, at the. The topic was requested by the Clay County Gun the proposed gun range on Nelsonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Club. One option being the NelRidge off Cold Branch Road in Tus- sonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ridge location, the other posquittee. Almost 60 attendees listened sibly no gun range in Clay County. attentativly as Mr Lohr explained the The other possible site locations site selection process. Several area have most likely been ruled out for residents, long time as well as new various reasons such as the expense to the area, voiced opionions on the of cutting in and maintaining a road current site being researched. along with other obstacles. The process will include several Those present had a nice surprise assessments, including environmen- when local resident and historian WDO ELRORJLFDO QRLVH WUDIĂ&#x20AC;F DQG Carl Moore presented old Tusquitsafety, just to name a few. More tee area photographs to the group to things to consider would be hours of be copied, framed and displayed in operation, hours of use by the pub- the Tusquittee Community Center. lic, hours of use by the private gun 0U 0RRUH ZDV WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW WR DQVZHU WKH By Mary Ables
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call recently put out to area residents for historical photographs. If anyone has old photographs they would EULHĂ \ ORDQ WR EH UHSURGXFHG WR KHOS preserve the history and heritage of Tusquittee please contact Lousie Lorentzen 828-389-9315 or Mary Ables 828-361-8805. The Tusquittee Community Organization get together is held the 4th Tuesday of every month at the Tusquittee Community Center at 4373 Downings Creek Road. The covered dish supper is 6:30 PM, program at 7:15 PM. Area residents are invited. Come and enjoy a delicious meal or just the program and have an opportunity to go home with a door prize at the end of an enjoyable evening with neighbors. For more information on the meetings contact Louise Lorentzen. Note: the meeting this month was held early due to the Board of Elections use of the Community Center on June 24th.
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MELON ON THE MIND: A boy enjoys a slice of ice-cold watermelon at the Relay For Life.
HIS STORY: A man tells of his journey overcoming cancer at the town square pavilion Friday.
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VASE FOR A CAUSE: Displaying glass blown by a local studio for auction at the Relay For Life.
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WALKING: Two ladies help to carry the Relay For Life banner around the square Friday evening.
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