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CA LEN D A R THIS WEEK 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 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.

Writers Meeting The NCWNW (Netwest ) Poetry Critique will meet at Tri-County Community College in Murphy, North Carolina, Thursday, July 3, at 7:00 P.M. Visitors are invited to come and observe. For more information contact Janice Moore: 828-389-6394

4th of July Dance We will be having our regular dance this Friday July 4th at the Hayesville Senior Center on Ritter Road beginning 7:30PM and will also

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.

be announcing that all future dances will be the 1st Friday of each Month. Dave Bartens is our live entertainer both in vocals & music and you’ll find it’s such a pleasure to listen & dance to his music. A donation of $5 per person covers soft drinks, plenty of hordeuves, sweets and door prizes. For additional information you can call (828) 389-3581 or (828) 389-3003.

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.

COMING UP 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!

Prose Workshop The NCWNW (Netwest) Prose Workshop and Critique Session will meet at Tri-County Community College in Murphy, North Carolina, Thursday, July 10, at 7:00 P.M. Visitors are invited to come and observe. For

Alzheimer's Support The Towns/Union Alzheimer's support meets at Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, Ga. The group now meets the first and third Friday of each month from 3–4:30 p.m. Call (706) 896-4285

Body Sculpting Class Body Sculpting/Cardiovascular Exercise classes are being offered at Towns County Recreational Center in Hiawassee, Ga. Class is from 6:30-7:30 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.

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

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

Cancer support group Cancer support group meets the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the community room, United Community Bank, Hayesville, corner of Hwy 64 and Hwy 69. Any questions can be directed to Janet Curns, evenings at 828-389-0295.

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

ACTIVITIES Soaking Prayer A healing prayer team holds prayer sessions each Tuesday evening at 7:00 at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Sponsored by the River of Healing chapter of the Int'l Order of St. Luke. More information (828)389-3397.

Square Dance Classes Enchanted Valley Squares is having Basic Mainstream Classess on Tuesday Nights at the Towns Co Middle School Cafeteria from 7:00-9:00 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

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Upcoming Events more information contact Richard Argo: 828-837-5500

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

Kids writing workshop The NCWNW (Netwest) Writing for Children Workshop and Critique Session will meet at Moss Memorial Library in Haysville, North Carolina, Wednesday July 16, at 10:00 A.M. We invite visitors to come and observe. For more information contact Nancy Gadsby: 706-896-6392

Library public mtg. Moss Memorial Library’s survey results are in. Join us for a Public Meeting July 17, 2008, Thursday, 6:30pm at the Truett Memorial First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall. Call for information: 389-8401

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 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.

Writing Medicine Writing Medicine, a local organization promoting writing as a spiritual tool, will present Fluid Movements: A Sacred Writers’ Retreat at The Hinton Center in Hayesville, NC Saturday July 19 from 10am-4pm. Registration is required. For details and to register please visit www.writingmedicine.com or contact StarShield Lortie at 615/594-9139 or

Recurring Events early and join us for a Dutch Treat lunch. Our meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1 p.m. For further information please call Art or Donna Harris at (828) 389-6342.

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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Coffee with Poets Coffee with the Poets is hosted by Phillips and Lloyd Book Store in Hayesville, North Carolina Wednesday, July 23, at 10:30 A.M. Please join us for a morning of local writers reading their work. All are welcome to come and read at open mic.

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.

Poetry critique The NCWN (Netwest) Poetry Critique will meet at Tri-County Community College in Murphy, North Carolina, Thursday, August 7 , at 7:00 P.M. For more information contact Janice Moore: 828-389-6394. We invite visitors to come and observe.

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

Granny's Attic Granny's Attic, Auxiliary of Good Shepherd Home Health Care and Hospice, is open Wed. - Sat., 9 am - 4 pm. We are now stocked for Spring and Summer. To make donations or volunteer contact Linda at 828-389-4233.

Library Book Store Record Albums (33 1/3) are back and we've got dozens of new arrivals. Also books on tape and VCR movies. Don't forget us when you need that special book! Monday to Sat. 10 a.m. -4 p.m across from the moss library in Hayesville.

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

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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NEWS Hayesville | housing

Hinton Center receives $30,000 grant Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation provides for affordable homes

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WESLEY MEADOWS: Charles Penland, affordable housing coordinator for the Hinton Center, said that part of the work for new homes in the development is subcontracted.

Housing: New homes save energy building your own home, Tammy said. "No body moves in until everybody does," "It was probably really hard on the contracsaid Beth Leinbach, administrative assistant tor," he said. "He was working with seven at the Hinton Center. "It's just an awesome families who had no experience whatsoever opportunity for the volunteers to know that and on top of that you get the volunteers. He they are doing something so tangible as a had to instruct us from the beginning on evbrand new house; It's a wonderful program ery little detail. How to frame a wall, how to for the homeowners to work together on use tools..." each other's homes as a community." Those involved in the project work on each "It's stressful buying a home and it's stressothers' homes on top of spending time with ful building a home, but actually being hands their families and working regular jobs. on is another thing," Tammy said. "We were "They're basically building communities," kind of a support group for one another, if Construction Supervisor Darren Cook said. you had a really rough day." "They're helping hard working folks help Volunteers make the workload a bit lightthemselves buld a home....In essence they're er, she said, stating that youth from churches building communities." across the nation come to Wesley Meadows Cook said he enjoys working with homthrough the Hinton Center program. eowners and volunteers, teaching ordinary Smith said that approximately 1,100 volfolks how to use tools they've never used beunteers pay $400 a week to come every year fore in their lives. to complete work in the development. "I enjoy working with people who have "The people that no experience," he said. "This is not your run you meet are just :DQW of the mill construction. You do have deadfascinating," Tammy lines but sometimes we have to set producWR JHW said. "Every week tion aside because we have to put education you're working with LQYROYHG" ÀUVW a different group.... Local subcontractors have discounted the d Individuals You have to be up cost of their labor for the project, Cook said. or organizations for anything." Hinton Center just received two $5,000 tool interested in vol:KHQ &XVDFN ÀUVW grants as well. Most of the project, however, arrived at Wesley unteering on local is funded by the United States Department home projects can Meadows, the Lashof Agriculture. ers' house was the Hinton Center CEO and President Clay contact the Hinton ÀUVW KRPH KH VDZ 6PLWK VDLG WKDW LQFRPH TXDOLÀFDWLRQV UDQJH Center at 389-8336 Cusack said that on from around $27,000 to $50,000. occasion owners of "A person who starts out teaching elemencompleted homes will contribute their time WDU\ VFKRRO LQ &OD\ &RXQW\ TXDOLÀHV IRU WKLV to new projects at the development. program," he said. Many of the volunteers, he said, have used Smith said that families agree to do 50 permarker to write encouraging messages and cent of the work on their house in place of a favorite Bible verses on the framing studs in down payment. Most of the mortgages in the KLV XQÀQLVKHG KRXVH development range from $95- to $115,000, "We are walking in the light of God" reads he said, noting that the USDA sets the inone such note above his home's electrical terest rate on mortgages, ensuring that new panel. Another board simply says "John homeowners don't spend more than a third of 3:17." their income on their house and related taxes At the June 25 ceremony, Reverend Ruand insurance. fus Stark, chairperson for the board of direc 1HZ UHVLGHQWV DOVR WDNH D FRXUVH LQ ÀQDQtors at the Hinton Center, dedicated the new cial leadership training, he said. homes and blessed new residents in the deSmith said that the county government velopment. Near the end of the program Bill waives building permit fees and the county Kenyon was honored by Smith for his dediODQGÀOO ZDLYHV GXPSLQJ IHHV IRU WUDVK JHQHUcation to volunteering on projects. ated from construction. Cook encouraged individuals and organi"It's a real partnership for the whole comzations interested to volunteer with projects munity," he said. The Hinton Center, he said, at the Hinton Center. has been building new homes for 20 years. "It's such a good experience for us but it's Charles Penland, affordable housing cosuch a good experience for them," Tammy ordinator for the Hinton Center, said that said. "They're really giving to others. It just while subcontractors performed a reasonable makes us want to give more to our commuamount of the work, new homeowners work nity." KDUG WR IXOÀOO D VZHDW HTXLW\ E-mail Harrison at hkeely@smokymounThe patience required is the hardest part of tainsentinel.com.

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HOMEOWNER TO BE: National Guard soldier Patrick Cusack explains how Hinton Center volunteers write Bible verses and inspiring messages on the framing of his home.

Hinton Rural Life Center has received a $30,000 grant from the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation in support of its Affordable Housing Program. The money will be used for general administrative support of Hinton Center’s continuing efforts to assist working families build affordable housing. The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation was established in 1936 as a memorial to the youngest son of the founder of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. In

that year the brother and two sisters of Z. Smith Reynolds, R. J. Reynolds, Jr., Mary Reynolds Babcock, and Nancy Susan Reynolds Bagley, provided that their inheritance from his estate would go to the establishment of a trust for the EHQHÀW RI WKH SHRSOH RI 1RUWK &DUROLQD One of the initial trustees of the Foundation was Z. Smith Reynolds’ uncle, William Neal Reynolds, who at his death in 1951 created a trust that now provides a portion of the Foundation’s annual income. In its history, the Foundation, as the EHQHÀFLDU\ RI WKH LQFRPH IURP WKH Zachary Smith Reynolds Trust and the W.N. Reynolds Trust, has now made grants totaling more than $423 million to recipients in all of North Carolina’s

100 counties. The Foundation currently gives special attention to certain focus areas: community economic development; the environment; democracy and civic engagement; pre-collegiate education; and social justice and equity. In 1986 the Foundation, as a part of LWV ÀIWLHWK DQQLYHUVDU\ REVHUYDQFH HVtablished the Nancy Susan Reynolds Awards to recognize people who have made a difference in leadership in their communities and have gone largely unrecognized. Also, in May of 1989 the Foundation’s Board of Trustees established a sabbatical program to reward WKH LQGLYLGXDO OHDGHUV LQ QRQSURÀW RUganizations who have made exceptional commitments of time, talent, and energy to their positions.

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was too involved at the scene to notice much of the damage from the wreck. "The white truck pulled out ... between her and [another] car," EMS responder Angie Parker said. "She didn't have time to stop." Angie said the car was turning into Forsythia Lane at the time of the accident and that the children in the second car should have been in car seats. "It's eight years [old] or eighty pounds." After ensuring that victims of the accident were safe, the EMS returned WR WKH (PHUJHQF\ 6HUYLFHV )DLU WR ÀQish the scheduled car-accident rescue demonstration. The EMS, however, weren't the only ones on a rescue mission. Hayesville resident Kelsey Nicholson distributed Gideon Psalms and Proverbs books to the EMS team before the car-cutting action began. The annual emergency fair, which took place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the ÀHOG DFURVV IURP ,QJOHV DOVR IHDWXUHG D 5HVFXH $LU KHOLFRSWHU à RZQ LQ IURP Blairsville, Ga. for kids and visitors to check out. Visitors learned about car seat safety from the Seat Belt Convincer, part of the N.C. Governor's Highway Safety Program. A hazardous materials team from Asheville, N.C. was also at the site to answer questions and show off gadgets and tools. Tyler said that most of the Fire and Rescue Squad's fundraising came from selling hamburgers and hotdogs at the emergency fair. A woman who had locked herself out of her car in the Ingles parking lot HARRISON KEELY/ Sentinel Photo crossed the highway at one point to seek SAFETY GLASS: The back window glass of a Ford car being used to demonstrate assistance from the rescue teams who emergency rescue skills Saturday is taped up to prevent from shattering upon impact. eventually directed her to a solution. Responding to accidents like the one Always ready to rescue, the EMS "I was on the way to get my dog on Highway 64 is a day to day task for knows that getting interrupted is a day groomed," she said. "And I'm late." 7\OHU ZKR VDLG WKDW WKLV ZDV WKH ÀUVW to day occurrence and, if anything, acE-mail Harrison at hkeely@smokyyear the EMS had to answer a real emercidents aren't planned. Just ask Ledford. mountainsentinel.com. gency call during the fair. Hayesville | entertainment

Arts and crafts on display at festival 29th annual Festival on the Square promises cloggers, bands and food

ing, and more are exhibited. Shop for that perfect accent for your home or look for that unusual gift for that someone special. The CCH&AC prepares a wonderful barbeque plate, chicken or pork, complete with cole slaw and beans for Clay County Historical and Arts Council (CCCH&AC) $6.00. Barbeque sandwiches are $3.00, and hotdogs are kicks off its 29th annual “ Festival on the Squareâ€? on Fri- $1.50. Icy cold drinks are available also. “Bring a chair and stay awhileâ€? enjoying the continuous day, July 11 at 7 p.m. with a street dance beside the Hayesville Square. Dancing with calls by Bob Dalsemer and mu- entertainment on the shaded Hayesville Square and support VLF E\ ´7KH 'RJ %UDQFK &DWVÂľ VZLQJ LQ D IXQ Ă€OOHG DQG the Clay County Historical and Arts Council. It’s free admission to the public, but please leave all pets at home for action-packed weekend. Entertainment continues Satur- the safety and enjoyment of others. :DQW WR JR" day, July 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, July 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. d July 11 at 7 p.m. with the “John C. Campbell Folk d July 12 from 10 School Cloggersâ€?, traditional and bluegrass music with Don Fox and a.m. - 5 p.m. Kerry Warpington, “Cheaper Than d July 13 from 10 Therapyâ€? a -cappella ensemble, a.m. - 4 p.m. “Sweetheart Cloggersâ€?, great original tunes of “Mo Buckner and Tim d At the Square Brownâ€?, and banjo pickin’ group downtown. “Penlands Shopeasy Bandâ€? composed of David Ledford, Kenneth Ledford and Alvin Ledford. On Sunday, July 13, the familiar bands “ Butternut Creekâ€?, CLAY IN CLAY: Mark Markgerstahn of Work Pottery talks “Gnarly Fingersâ€?, and duo “ Trees Leaveâ€? perform. Handmade arts and crafts by over 70 artists including to visitors about his beautiful pottery birdhouses during the gourd art, pottery, stained glass, jewelry, wood art, paint- 2007 “Festival on the Square.â€?

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Editor’s Inbox Questions remain about land transfer tax There are many questions to be answered concerning a Land Transfer Tax and I do not recall hearing or seeing anything about a public forum for discussion on the subject. These are just a few of the questions that I have. Would this Land Transfer Tax also apply to a life-long resident of the county giving some of their property to his or her children? If the property is sold to the son or daughter for $10, would the Land Transfer Tax be based on the fair market value? How much would the land transfer tax be on, for example, 10 Acres of land valued at $250,000? Aren’t our county commissioners living on land that was given to them by their fathers? How would they like to pay a Land Transfer Tax on that property? The school is expected to cost about $10 million and the payments are estimated to be around $600,000 per year. I have never known a county project to be completed on budget. If the costs are higher than projected, would we also receive a property tax increase in addition to the land trans-

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fer tax? Could grants not be obtained to assist in the construction of a new school? Could the cafeteria be expanded to accommodate all the students? There seems to be room there for expansion. Since the revenue from the Land Transfer Tax has to be placed in the general fund, how can we be assured that any of it would go toward the building of a school? The county is already searching for funds to pay for the new court house and the new jail. Might the administration decide to use the money for these projects instead? Is there anything in writing to prevent this from happening? There have been less than 50 homes sold in Clay County so far this year. Would the Land Transfer Tax on these sales meet the need? Would imposing a Land Transfer Tax in Clay County not drive buyers to the surrounding counties that do not have a Land Transfer Tax? I wonder why the school’s administration was moved into the vocational building instead of placing a

modular unit on the site of the old administration building. Could the space not have been used for the students? How is the space in the basement of the vocational building being used since most of those classes have been done away with, such as agriculture, auto mechanics and brick masonry? Is Hayesville High School trying to phase out its technical skills classes and just offer college prep classes? I hope asking these questions do QRW PDNH PH DSSHDU WR EH ´DQWL NLGV or anti schoolâ€?. That is not true. I am the mother of two students at Hayesville High School. I want the best school for all of our children. However, I do not think a Land Transfer Tax is the answer. This would encompass such a small segment of our community. Would it not be more logical to increase the sales tax? This would be a much fairer solution and more likely to create the revenue needed and could be ear-marked for a new school. Debby Woody

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Sheriff ’s tips for a safe 4th of July By Sheriff Joe Shook COLUMNIST

With the approach of the July 4th weekend, Sheriff Shook asks all citizens to join him in making this Fourth of July holiday period a happy enjoyable one for all. Traditionally during the July 4th Holiday, our roadways expeULHQFH RQH RI WKH KLJKHVW WUDIÀF à RZV RI WKH \HDU 7KH 6KHULII UHminds all Clay County residents to follow these safety tips: ‡ $OZD\V VKLIW \RXU DWWHQWLRQ every few seconds, constantly scanning the road ahead and behind you. Never blankly stare DKHDG QRU À[ \RXU JD]H RQ RQH point on the road. ‡ :KHQ SDVVLQJ DQ DXWRPRELOH always glance at the ground beside the front wheel of the car you intend to pass. You will know instantly if the car is about to veer giving you an extra few seconds to respond. ‡ <RX VKRXOG SXOO RXW LQWR WKH RSSRVLWH ODQH RI WUDIÀF ZKHQ passing while you are still well behind the car in front. This should give you some time and

space to build up speed and will enable you to pull back into you own lane should the need arise. Never cut abruptly out of your lane into the opposite lane when passing. ‡ $OZD\V VLJQDO \RXU LQWHQtions with your brake lights, turn signals, horn and/or headlights so that other drivers will see you well before you change course. ‡ 'ULYHUV VKRXOG DOZD\V ´DLP highâ€? in steering. That is, you should glance frequently at points well ahead of you. Not only will this help your steering, but it will also help you check the position of vehicles in front of you as well as oncoming ones.

‡ 1HYHU IROORZ WRR FORVH 5Hmember that, as your speed increases, it takes you substantially longer to stop. Also remember that it’s good to have an extra cushion of space in from of you if you’re being tail-gated, on a slippery road, or in low visibility conditions. ´/DVWO\ , ZRXOG UHPLQG DOO motorists to practice the Golden Rule when driving. Be courteous and tolerant of other drivers. Please don’t get angry with bad drivers or reckless ones – just get out of their way,â€? Sheriff Shook VD\V LQ FORVLQJ ´/HW¡V PDNH WKLV summer a safe one on the roads in Clay County.â€?

Savvy Senior: The best bikes for baby boomers

)XQ ÀWQHVV DQG HDV\ RQ WKH joints are the reasons more and more baby boomers are turning to cycling than ever before. But what makes a good bike for boomers? ‡ 5LFKDUG &OD\WRQ 6XUPDLQ While there are lots of hard-core, of Buford, GA, was arrested for 50-plus cyclists out there, most Possession SChi, VI Control Sub- older riders are more interested in stance, Possess Drug Paraphernalia a leisurely ride on the comfy side. on June 24, 2008 awaiting pre- Here’s what you should know. trial. Ask many bike owners why their ‡ =DFKDU\ &DUUROO +ROFRPEH bicycle is gathering dust in the gaof Waynesville,NC was arrested rage, and they’ll tell you it’s unfor driving while impaired on June comfortable to ride. Who wouldn’t 26, 2008 and released on June 26, 2008. ‡ &KULVWRSKHU /HH /LQGVH\ of Hayesville, NC was arrested for assault on a female, June 27, 2008 and released on June 29,2008. ‡ 7LIIDQ\ 1LFROH 3DWWHUVRQ of Hayesville. NC was arrested for simple assault on June 27, 2008 and released on June 29, 2008. ‡ 6WHSKHQ 0DWWKHZ $QGHUVRQ of Hayesville, NC was arrested for Communicating threats and assault on a female June 28, 2008, no release date. ‡ *UHJ 0RVV RI +D\HVYLOOH NC arrested for assault on a female June 28, 2008, no release date. ‡ 5XWK 1HZVRPH 1HOVRQ RI Hayesville, NC was arrested for injury to personal property and breaking or entering buildings generally on June 29, 2008 and released on June 29, 2008.

be turned off by a contraption that routinely bruises your bottom side, causes carpal tunnel syndrome and leads to neck and back pain? That’s why manufacturers such as Schwinn, Electra, Sun, Raleigh, GT, Giant, and Trek are making D OLQH RI ´FRPIRUWÂľ ELNHV WKDW DUH feel-good alternatives to the highperformance road bikes and nubby-tired mountain bikes. Comfort bikes let you sit upright which eases lower-back strain; they come with bigger tires that ensure

a smooth ride; have raised, sweptback handlebars to reduce pressure on the wrists and hands; and offer oversize seats to eliminate saddle soreness. Some comfort bikes also come with suspension (shock absorbing) seat posts and/or forks connecting to the front tire to help ease your ride. And some offer unique design features like an ultra low step-over bar that makes getting on and off easy for people with OLPLWHG Ă H[LELOLW\ VHH WKH %LULD

EZ Board www.biria.com), or the ´à DW IRRWÂľ GHVLJQ RIIHUHG E\ PDQ\ manufacturers that lets you literDOO\ SXW \RXU IHHW GRZQ Ă DW ZKLOH seated – a great safety feature for older riders. And Trek, Raleigh and Giant all offer bikes with the Shimano Coasting system which is an automatic three-speed shifter that changes the gears for you – ideal for boomers who haven’t ridden in a while. Costs will range from between $400 to $800 or more depending on its features.

Keep in mind, though, that what you gain in ease when you ride a comfort or cruise bike, you lose in performance. The upright position is not exactly aerodynamic or ideal when it comes to getting the most leverage from your legs. So forget about these bikes if you have a need for speed or if you want to do some off road riding on a bumpy mountain path. Comfort bikes are IRU SOHDVXUH ÀWQHVV ULGHV DURXQG town, running errands, and generally having fun.

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Tributes Debra Lorain Hunt Zapetis Debra Lorain Hunt Zapetis, age 54 of Raleigh, NC and formerly of Murphy, NC passed away Saturday, June 7, 2008. Mrs. Zapetis was a native of Bourbon County, Kentucky; she was the daughter of the late James Allen and Beulah Ellen Hunt and was preceded in death by her sister, Judy Klug. She had lived in Hialeah, Florida where she met Ernie Zapetis in the summer of 1969 while in high school, working at the K-Mart where she was the head-cashier and Ernie was the Home Improvement stock boy. They were married at age 18 on June 2, 1972. They were divorced for approximately 4 years, remarried in Franklin, NC on December 31, 1980. Debbie was a licensed cosmetologist and worked in her own business with her husband for years until they went to college at Western Carolina University to study Social Work. Debbie also served as campus minister for the Catholic Church on

WCU campus for 5 years. She and her husband did Hospice ZRUN IRU \HDUV ÀUVW DV YROXQteers then as hospice professionals in Hayesville & Murphy, NC until they moved to Raleigh in 2000 to be nearer to Salena and the grandkids. Since living in Raleigh, Debby worked as a Medical Social Worker in Long-Term Care: Britthaven of

Raleigh, Carolina/Capital Nursing Center and Universal of North Raleigh. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Ernest N. Zapetis, III; one son, Ernest N. Zapetis, IV “Nikâ€?; one daughter, Salena A. Handley; three grandchildren, Ernest N. Zapetis, V “Nicoâ€?, Graham H. Handley and Alexandra “Lexiâ€? H. Handley; three sisters, Edna Jordan and Peggy Hunt of Miami, Florida and Pat Hamilton of Kentucky and one brother, James Hunt of Mahopac, New York. Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, June 28, 2008 at the Immaculate Heart Catholic Church in Hayesville, NC ,Q OLHX RI Ă RZHUV GRQDWLRQV FDQ be made to a favorite charity in her honor or since she really loved animals you can donate to: Creatures of Creation, Inc., P.O. Box 345, Rolesville, NC 27571. For information RQ WKLV QRQ SURĂ€W RXWUHDFK JR WR www.wildanimalencounters.com Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all local arrangements.

Mary Elizabeth Hartley Walker Mary Elizabeth Hartley Walker, age 97 of Old Dyer Drive, Hayesville, NC passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2008 at her residence. She was a native of Somerset County, PA, moved to Sanibel Island, FL, in 1958 and came to the Hayesville area 30 years ago. She had worked as a seamtress at Meyersdale Shirt Factory; she had been a secretary for Meyersdale Community Hospital, Broward County School System, Ft. Myers Public School System, Sanibel Elementary School, and Sanibel Community Church. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hayesville, NC, where she had served as Treasurer and a member of the Womens group. She was in charge of making the Christmas tree for Hayesville First United Methodist Church and completed it for Christmas in 1982. She enjoyed sewing and making decorations with seashells. She was the daughter of the late

James Ray and Lydia Holzhauen Hartley. Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Glenn S. Walker who died in August of 2003. She is survived by three sons, David E. Walker of Chambersburg, PA, Donald P. Walker and Glenn H. Walker both of Hamlet, NC; three daughters, Mollie Rae-Jerman of St. Petersburg, FL, Joanne Linerode

of Alliance and Susanne Steinke of Strongsville, OH; nine grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services were held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 28, 2008 at the Hayesville First United Methodist Church. Pastor Kirk Hatherly will RIĂ€FLDWH %XULDO ZDV LQ WKH +D\HVville First United Methodist Church Cemtery. Pallbearers were Dave Walker, Don Walker, Jim Walker, Ron Steinke, George Richardson, Clifford Chastain and Michelle Phillips. The family received friends from 1:30 PM to 2:00 PM, Saturday, June 28, 2008 at the Hayesville First United Methodist Church. ,Q OLHX RI Ă RZHUV PHPRULDOV PD\ be made In Memory of Mary Elizabeth Hartley Walker to the Hayesville First United Methodist Church General Fund, P.O. Box 85, Hayesville, NC 28904. You can send tributes to the family at www.mem.com Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Ordained musician to visit Unity Church July 6th C.C. and Tim Veazey will be at the Unity Church of the Mountains. C.C. will be our guest speaker. She has degrees in Social Sciences and Psychology, and holds a Masters and Doctorate of Divinity. Licensed and ordained since 1995, she has concentrated on music and writing as her primary focus. She enjoys teaching yoga and meditation techniques. C.C. is an active musician, singer, songwriter and poet, and is authoring several books. She is an outstand-

all of Laurinburg, NC, and Robin Johnson and husband, Eddie of JefIHUVRQ 6& DQG ÀYH JUHDW JUDQGFKLOdren and two great great grandchildren.

Monthly potluck dinner group promotes congregational unity

“While we have a coffee hour after the worship service, many feel that it’s too crowded and too short a time to really get to know others in the church. Grazers gives them an opportunity to talk with each other They call themselves “the Grazers.â€? and make new friends or cement relationships with They are members of the Good Shepherd Episcopal old friends in an unhurried, relaxed social setting. Church who meet monthly in each other’s homes to You can see the results in the warm greetings within socialize and share a potluck dinner. the congregation on Sunday mornings.â€? A monthly schedule is coordinated by Jim Reynolds Last Friday evening, all groups met at the home of who assigns six to eight diners to each group and sug- Helen Naismith for a sunset dinner on the decks overgests the menu item they are to bring to each meal. looking the lake. Joining them were Good Shepherd’s The host couple prepares the entrĂŠe and guests bring pastor, Father John Rice, and Deacon Turner Guidry. a salad, side dish or dessert. Every four months, din- The date marked a special occasion for members Erers are rotated into different groups, thereby allow- nie and Barbara Brewton Freda, who stopped by on ing them to meet more members of Good Shepherd’s the way to their wedding anniversary celebration. church family. Hamburgers and cheeseburgers were cooked on gas “The one comment I hear over and over from those grills and tables were laden with a wide assortment who participate in the Grazers is that it’s a fun way to of salads, side dishes and desserts, which the group meet other members of the congregation,â€? said Reyn- enjoyed into the late evening as the sun set over Lake ROGV ERWK D UHWLUHG $UP\ RIĂ€FHU DQG D UHWLUHG HGXFDWRU Chatuge. from Young Harris.

Episcopal Church lakeside service meaningful The Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Hayesville held its annual lakeside worship service at the pavilion at the Clay County Recreational Park last week. The informal setting under a bright morning sun beside the simmering waters of Lake Chatuge lent beauty and inspiration to the 10:30 service, attended by more than 100 of the faithful. Rev. John Rice, pastor, delivered a sermon entitled, “Is anything too wonderful for the Lord?� Based on the biblical account of Abraham and Sarah, it is one of Rev. Rice’s favorite stories.

He was a member of the Chicora Lodge # 366 A.F.M., a member of the James Island Post #0147 and a Life Member of the Elks Club #242. He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Charles Perkins, Sr. and a sister, Pat Staley. He is survived by his wife, Fran Wilson Perkins, his mother, Esther Tye Perkins of Columbia, SC and several nieces and nephews.

“It is especially meaningful to me, he explained, “because it reminds us that all things are possible with God, and Jesus is doing that all the time—making the impossible, possible.â€? Music for the service was conducted by an ensemble which included Rev. Turner Guidry at the JXLWDU 7RP *ULIĂ€WKV DW WKH NH\board, Harry and Rachael Baughn on percussion and a choral group featuring Lois Ann Wentzel, Joyce 0F'DQLHO DQG &DURO\Q *ULIĂ€WKV Following the service, attendees enjoyed an old-fashioned BBQ, which included a wide range of favorite salads and desserts.

Ben Hoyt, who celebrated his 88th birthday this week, has been attending these lakeside services for more than 25 years. “I think it’s wonderful,� he said, smiling warmly, “It brings out community in all of us where we can see each other in a less organized way than in the pews or during the coffee hour after church.� Many at Good Shepherd agree and look forward to the service each year. In last week’s issue the Sentinel printed an older version of this article by error. The Sentinel apologizes for the mistake.

Marriages for 7/02/08 Jonathan Michael Brock, 22, Hayesville, NC and Leigh Ann Wilson Amalauna, 26, Hayesville, NC were united in marriage on June 23, 2008. Cliiford Woodrow Chastain, 50, Hayesville, NC and Judith Anne Woody, 47 of Marble, NC. were united in marriage on June 21, 2008.

Funeral services were held at 7:00 PM Thursday (June 26) in the Chapel of the Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville with Rev. Eddie Brewer RIĂ€FLDWLQJ The family received friends from 5:30-6:45 Thursday evening at the Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville prior to the services. ,Q OLHX RI Ă RZHUV WKH IDPLO\ UHquests memorials be made in memory of Bessie Ridgen to the Shooting Creek Church of God Building Fund, 3685 Old Hwy 64 East, Hayesville, NC 28904. Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of all arrangements. An online guest register is available at “Obituariesâ€? at www.iviefuneralhome.com

Charles Grant Perkins, Jr. Charles Grant Perkins, Jr., 68 of Folly Beach, SC and Hayesville, NC died Thursday, June 26, 2008 at Murphy Medical Center in Murphy, NC. He was a native of Montgomery, Alabama and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He was a Sears Store Manager for several years before transferring to Allstate Insurance Company and retired after 30 years of service.

a massive 3,000 member national collegiate band). Tim was also chosen to perform for NFL Commissioner Pete Tagliabue’s party at the Superdome in New Orleans in conjunction with Super Bowl XXIV, January 1990. Unity Church of the Mountains is located at 627 Gainesville Highways, Suite F Blairsville. If you need further information please call Louise Thomas at 706-745-8780.

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Bessie Ridgen Bessie Ridgen, 90, of Hayesville died Sunday (June 22, 2008) in a Clay County care center. She was a native of McColl, SC where she had lived most of her life before moving to Hayesville in 2003. She was the daughter of the late Willis Clyde and Ada Grooms Butler and the wife of the late Lawrence Herbert Ridgen. She had retired from Plymouth Manufacturing Company. Bessie had attended Shooting Creek Church of God. She was preceded in death by her VRQ )UDQNLH 5D\Ă€HOG Surviving are a daughter, Juanita Sessoms and husband, Paul of Hayesville; three granddaughters, Cindy Deaton and husband, George and Kim Austin and husband, James

ing motivational speaker. Tim is a great musician and singer. He has performed for everyone from the late Princess Margaret to Ted Turner and with everyone from Pete Fountain to Dickey Betts of the Allman Brothers. He has entertained the audience gamut from intimate listening rooms to crowds of over sixty 60,000 at 1988’s Peach Bowl in Atlanta, where he performed a one-man 45 minute pre-game concert and played the Nation Anthem (accompanied by

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Folly Beach, SC. ,Q OLHX RI Ă RZHUV 0HPRULDOV PD\ be made to the James Island Post #0147, James Island, SC 29422. You can send tributes to the family at www.mem.com Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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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 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.

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 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.

Zion United Methodist Zion UMC is serving up some great Christian fellowship and down home country cookin’every Wednesday from 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. The menu just gets better and better and the friendliness and price just can’t be beat! Every entree comes with side dishes, homemade dessert and drink all for a donation of $5.00! You are invited to join us in our Fellowship Hall or make your order to go. All the money goes towards missions and

ministries of the church. Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m. every Sunday followed by Worship Service at 11:00. Located at 4812 Young Harris Highway, we are the little country church with a kudzu kind of love that just grows and grows!

Calvary Baptist Calvary Baptist Church of Hiawassee, Georgia will be hosting Vacation Bible School Monday through Friday, July 7-11. Dinner will be served each evening beginning at 6:15. Bible School will begin at 7:00 and end at 9:00 P.M. Come join us for food, fun, games, crafts and growing in God’s Word. We will become “Dino-Dectives and we will be “Digging for God’s Truth.� Children of all ages are invited! If you have any questions, please call 706-896-3886 or 828-389-6107. Calvary Baptist Church is located approximately one and a half miles south on Hwy. 75 South (towards Helen) on Streak Hill Road in Hiawassee, Georgia.

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Murphy Medical Center staff would like to congratulate Chelsey Hampton of Murphy on the birth of her son. Hayden Charles Hampton was born June 15, 2008 at Murphy Medical Center. He weighed 6 pounds and was 19 inches in length at birth. You can view his picture and our other new arrivals on the Web, go to www.murphymedical.org

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Junior Civitan Club voyaged to convention Dancing, swimming and awards highlight four-day bus trip The next morning we all got ready for a session on different subjects, like how to make better newsletters. Then we went to the Tom Sawyer Park for ÀHOG JDPHV VFDYHQJHU KXQW FRRN RXW and a pool party. The next day we went to the zoo and saw animals like lemurs, albino crocoGLOHV OLRQV DQG à DPLQJRV :H WKHQ went back, and dressed up for a formal dinner and awards ceremony. After the DZDUGV ZHUH KDQGHG RXW DQG ZH ÀQished our meal we got ready to go to the farewell dance which lasted until 12:30

By Donna Blekfeld-Sztraky CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Recently, I took a trip with the Jr. Civitan group to Louisville, KY for an international convention on June 26, 2008. Once we arrived, we got ready for the opening dance where the theme was the Kentucky Derby, so we all had decorated a hat for the dance. We all had a blast at the opening dance!

CIVIC DUTY: Aaron Chastain, A.J. Bruce, Cullen Davis, Matthew Pendledon, Wilson Slagle and Ashton Owens celebrate after the international Junior Civitan convention.

CHAPERONES: Bobby Amos, Karen Coker, Loretta Hughes, Linda Davis, Norma Moody, Carla Beck, Kim Chastain and Carla Owens at Louisville.

On Tuesday May 27 a group of local business owners in and around the Square in Hayesville met at the Hayesville Family Restaurant and voted to form the Historic Hayesville Merchants Association (HHMA). Initially some 28 founding members within the geographic area from The Market at the Hiawassee River EULGJH WR WKH QHZ WUDIÀF FLUFOH DQG from Rachel’s Florist on Old 64 to the new Riverwalk development on Myers Chapel road, joined together in this new promotional organization. Their goal is to promote Hayesville as a shopping and travel destination using a variety of cooperative advertising campaigns and specialized marketing brochures with maps of town business locations. Their efforts are intended to make shoppers and visitors in western North Carolina and north Georgia aware of Hayesville’s unique shops and restaurants, Court House Square as well as the Jail Museum and Peacock Theater. The group intends to

work closely with the CCCRA, Arts and Historic Council, Friends of the Library and Chamber of Commerce to cooperatively promote Hayesville to area residents and visitors alike. “If folks are out shopping or just out for a drive while visiting our area, we would like them to get off the bypass to come see and experience Hayesville,� say members of the organization. “Besides beautiful mountain views, the Court House Square, and unique businesses, a number of new shops have opened over the winter with more to come.� As our advertising says, “ Shop Historic Hayesville North Carolina.� The HHMA meets the second Wednesday of the month at 730 AM in the meeting room of Hayesville Family Restaurant. For more information, please contact Association President Joe Rybicki, of Phillips and Lloyd Book Shop, at 389-1492 or Association Vice-President Louise Lorentzen, of The Garden Shoppe, at 389-9198.

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Merchants association aims to appeal town to consumers, travelers Saturday marks first shoppers event around the town Square.

surrounding streets. When weather permits the events will spill outside the shops onto their sidewalks creating a festival air to the Square. The goal of the association is to promote Hayesville as a shopping On Saturday, July 5, the newly and travel destination formed Historic Hayesville Mer“If folks are out shopping or just FKDQWV $VVRFLDWLRQ ZLOO KRVW LWV Ă€UVW out for a drive while visiting our shoppers event in and around the area, we would like them to get off Square in Hayesville. Merchants the bypass to come see and experifrom The Market at the Hiawasence Hayesville,â€? say members of VHH 5LYHU EULGJH WR WKH QHZ WUDIĂ€F the organization. The association circle, and from Rachel’s Florist on will be sponsoring a number of speOld 64 to the new Riverwalk develcial events throughout the year and opment on Myers Chapel road will invite everyone to support their local be having special events at their merchants and to “ Shop In Historic VKRSV 2Q WKH Ă€UVW 6DWXUGD\ RI HYHayesville North Carolina.â€? ery month there will be working arFor more information, please tisans, special sales and displays of contact Association Special Event unique items from the participating Chair Elizabeth Rybicki, of Phillips merchants around the Square and its and Lloyd Book Shop, at 389-1492.

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TUSQUITTEE: Brittany Dills, Lauren Coker, Savanah Beck, Donna Blekfeld-Sztraky, Mekenzie Monkus, Alexis Chastiain, Sydney Sheldon and Brittany Dills join the men of the Junior Civitan Club.

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p.m. The next morning we loaded up on our bus and started going home. It all went well until we got to Cariville, TN, where our bus broke down. We waited at a repair shop where another bus came to take us home. We got back around 10:30 p.m. All in all, it was a awesome trip! I am very glad I got to go on the trip and I would like to thank Mrs. Moody, Mrs. Amos, Mrs. Hughes, and all the chaperones for a great time. Donna is a rising seventh grader at Hayesville Middle School.

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