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Guidry named to MMC board Clay schools psychologist one of three to join MMC Murphy Medical Center Foundation’s Board of Directors recently welcomed Turner Guidry, Melanie Hughes, and Jeff Martin, M.D. as members. At the board’s Annual Meeting on May 6, Hughes was also elected Treasurer. The Foundation’s Board of Directors performs the important function of providing overall direction for the hospital’s development program designed to attract friends and funds to assist Murphy Medical Center in providing quality healthcare services. “Each of these respected individuals contributes to our community in numerous ways, and we are privileged to have them join the hospital’s Foundation board,” said Andrew Reichman, Chairman of Murphy Medical Center Foundation’s Board of Directors. Guidry is the school psychologist for Clay County Schools and operates a private practice in Hayesville. He has worked with children since he moved to the mountains in 1974. Guidry grew up in Louisiana and attended Centenary College at Louisiana State University and Stephen F. Austin University to obtain degrees in Clinical Psychology. He is a member of the clergy of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Hayesville. His wife, Georgia, works with handicapped students at Clay County Schools. Guidry They have six grown children and nine grandchildren. Guidry enjoys riding both street and dirt motorcycles. Through this hobby he said has “supported Murphy Medical Center from time to time by visiting RXU ÀQH (PHUJHQF\ 5RRP µ Melanie Hughes is a native of Murphy. She earned a degree in Business with a double major in Management and Marketing from Appalachian State University. She’s been in banking for 23 years and is the Manager of Community Banking at Chatuge Bank Shares. She is married to David Hughes who runs the family’s King’s Leathercraft business west of Murphy. Their three children are ages ten to 21. Melanie and David “spend a lot of time in the J\P DQG EDOO ÀHOGV ZDWFKLQJ RXU children play volleyball, softball, basketball, and baseball.” Dr. Jeff Martin, a Urologist, was recently elected Murphy Medical Center’s Chief of Medical Staff. After earning a Bachelor of Sci-

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Economy Where have all the farmers gone? depends on local citizens By Frank Bradley SENTINEL WRITER

North Carolina’s agriculture commissioner Steve Troxler calls agriculture the most exclusive profession in the United States. With the high cost of land, equipment and supplies, farming is an expensive operation to get into, he said. You almost have to be born into a farm family. And even for those children who grow up on a farm, it’s often difÀFXOW IRU WKHP WR IROORZ LQ WKHLU parents footsteps. More often than not, they are forced to get another job because the income provided

State agriculture commissioner voices growing concern over diminishing farmlands

by their farm may not be enough to support them and their families. That was a view expressed by Glen Cheeks to the commissioner on Monday when about a dozen local farmers met with Troxler during lunch at the Hayesville Family Restaurant. Troxler was in town to promote farmland preservation, a program to prevent North Carolina’s farmlands from being eaten up by development. He also stands for re-

election this November. In 1985, the North Carolina General Assembly established a trust fund to develop support within the state to protect North Carolina’s farmland. However, that program GLGQ·W UHFHLYH VLJQLÀFDQW IXQGLQJ until last year when the General Assembly allocated $8 million to the trust fund for the purchase of permanent conservation easements SEE FARMERS, PAGE 7A

Community development secretary says plan is to develop a vision that won’t “gather dust.” By Harrison Keely EDITOR

Clay County is almost certainly going to be successful in terms of economic development, Cleveland Simpson, ast. secretary for community development at the North Carolina Department of Commerce, told commissioners and county leaders last Thursday, July 31. Simpson said that of the 30 counties that have so far participated in the 21st Century Community Program, some had done great things while others failed to do as much. “I emphasize that I know you’re going to have success based on what I’ve seen since I’ve been here,” he told WKH FURZG JDWKHUHG LQ WKH &OD\ &RXQW\ 6FKRROV RIÀFH for a reception following interviews. “But the amount of sucess is going to depend on the involvement of the citizens here.” Clay County Commissioner Hub Cheeks thanked fellow commissioner Harry Jarrett for spearheading the project for the county. “This is something we need in Clay County,” Cheeks SEE COMMERCE, PAGE 5A

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Leek approved as HMS vice principal In addition to reviewing requireBy Harrison Keely ments, the school board also resolved EDITOR more open faculty positions at the A state law requiring children enroll- meeting, though another meeting later LQJ LQ NLQGHUJDUWHQ WR EH ÀYH \HDUV ROG WKLV PRQWK ZLOO EH QHHGHG WR ÀOO UHor more on or before August 31 of the maining spaces, the board said. current school year has already been Todd Leek was approved as assistant implemented for this year’s preschool principal at Hayesville Middle School classes, Clay County School Board while Kenneth Dockery and Beth Mills members reported Thursday, July 31. joined the HMS faculty.

Frank Leatherwood and Darren Cook also joined the school system as non-faculty assistant football coaches. Board members also approved the 2008-2009 list of substitute teachers: Thomas Beeler, Jane Chinnici, Jean Cooper, Gloria Ehrhart, John Ehrhart, Sandra Faggard, Charlotte Kurrass, SEE FACULTY, PAGE 3A

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Program preparing kids for school Hundreds of children in Cherokee and Clay Counties will get the school supplies they need if people help to “Stuff-a-bus” with supplies during the week of August 11th. Snap-On, Inc. is partnering with the United Way of Cherokee and Clay County Counties to help assure that children are able to start the school year

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right by having the supplies required. A school bus is being used for the project. Snap-on is challenging other local companies and the public to “stuff” it with school supplies for distribution to needy children in the two counties. “We’re going to kick off the project by parking the bus at Snap-On on Monday, August 11th, so our employees can

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CA LEN D A R THIS WEEK 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.

Youth soccer Clay County Youth Soccer signups will be held Saturday, Aug. 9 and 16 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the Black & Gold Center in Hayesville and Sunday, Aug. 17 from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m.

Contra dancing Go contra dancing August 9 from 8-11 p.m. at the John C. Campbell Folk School. Admission: Adults $6, 12-18 $3, Under 12 $2 The dance is at the Community Room in the Keith House and is part of our twice monthly community dance series. Charlotte Crittenden is a popular local caller with an engaging personality and a fine selection of dances. Music will be by the Brasstown All Stars, some of our best local musicians. Beginners, singles and couples welcome. Beginners should come promptly at 8 pm, since we start with easier dances and more teaching.

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

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, co-dependency, domestic violence, drug addiction and any other hurt, habit or hang-up from 7-9 p.m., Thursdays. For more information, call Rumfelt at (828) 361-4090.

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.

Painting workshop 5-Hour Workshop- Beginning Decorative Painting- “Hanging Plaque with Autumn Tree & Pumpkins� Instructor: Wendy Holden, Tuesday, August 12, 10:30 am – 3:30 pm. Class Fee: $25 Supply Fee: $10 (includes surface and paint and use of brushes)

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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 6:307:30 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 7:009:00 pm. For more information: GA-Al Supplee (706) 379-2191 or NC-Bob or Loretta Hughes (828) 837-2561.

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Upcoming Events Prose Workshop

Benefit Auction

The NCWN (Netwest) Prose Workshop and Critique Session will meet at Tri-County Community College in Murphy, North Carolina, Thursday, August 14, at 7:00 P.M. Visitors are invited to come and observe. For more information contact Richard Argo: 828837-5500

Benefit Auction for the John C. Campbell Folk School is on Saturday, August 16, 1-5 p.m. Art preview & Silent Auction from 1-2 p.m. Live Auction from 2-5 p.m. Featuring one-of-a-kind handcrafted items, including pottery, ironwork, basketry, wood items, dolls, paintings, weavings, rugs, jewelry, furniture, and more. Free admission at the Keith House, John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC. Call 1-800-FOLK-SCH or 828-837-2775 for more information.

Reach Bazaar There will be a huge indoor Bazaar on August 15 and 16 from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. Browse through furniture, household items, clothing, toys and books. The Bazaar will be held in the building which used to house KT Billiards; the address is 1252 Hwy 64 W, Hayesville. This location will also be the home of the new Reach Thrift Store scheduled to open late summer. The proceeds of the bazaar and the Thrift Store will benefit Reach Of Clay County, your local non-profit Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault program whose mission is to break the cycle of violence through advocacy, intervention, support services and community education. Donations are tax deductible and greatly appreciated. For information on donations or volunteering, please contact Barbara Carroll @ 389.1415 or 557.7416.

Art workshop 3-Hour Workshop on Decorative Painting- Painting Hydrangeas on a Gourd Birdhouse Instructor: Barbara Keyes will teach Saturday, August 16, 2008; 10 am – 1 pm. The Class Fee: $15 SUPPLY FEE: $20 (If you supply your own gourd, deduct $10 and let Barbara know before class so more can sign up!)

Reception for Veterans Representative Heath Shuler will host a reception to say Thank You to area Veterans prior to the opening of the new Franklin VA on August 18th. “We owe our veterans for all of the freedoms we enjoy. Their service and sacrifice has made it possible for us to liv in the greatest nation in the world. We will never be able to fully repay them for their services, but we should honor them and say thank you as often as we can,� said Rep Shuler. The reception will be held Monday, August 18th at the site’s location on 647 Wayah Street in Franklin, starting at 2:30 p.m. and is open to all Veterans from the 11th Congressional District. Veterans in Cherokee, Clay and Graham counties in need of transportation to the reception and official opening can contact Sandy Zimmerman in Rep Shuler’s Murphy Office at 828-835-4981 by August 11th if possible.

Children’s Writing The NCWN (Netwest) Writing for Children Workshop and Critique Session will meet at Moss Memorial Library in Hayesville, North Carolina,

Recurring Events 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 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 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.

HAMs meetings 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.

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

Wednesday August 20, at 10:00 A.M. The Writing for Children Workshop focuses on poetry and stories for children and young adults. Support and advice is offered to writers.. We invite visitors to come and observe. For more information contact 706-896-6392.

Book & Bake Sale Please come join the Friends of the Library for a book and bake sale at the Young Harris library Friday 8-5 & Saturday 10-2, August 22 & 23. Bring a sweet tooth and some books to donate. We especially need children’s books! Proceeds benefit the book and building funds and also anything else we can think of to help our wonderful libraries. If you are a baker, please bring some of your homemade cookies and we’ll sell those too, after we test ‘em!

Contra Dancing Go contra dancing August 23 from 8-11 p.m. at the John C. Campbell Folk School. Admission: Adults $6, 12-18 $3, Under 12 $2 The dance is at the Community Room in the Keith House and is part of our twice monthly community dance series. Jane Ewing from Huntsville, AL will be calling to music by the Dog Branch Cats: Bob Dalsemer and Jan Davidson, fiddles, Martha Owen, banjo and David Liden, guitar. Beginners, singles and couples welcome. Beginners should come promptly at 8 pm, since we start with easier dances and more teaching.

Coffee with the Poets Coffee with the Poets hosted by Phillips and Lloyd Book Store in Hayesville, North Carolina Wednesday, August 27 at 10:30 A.M. A Netwest poet is featured, followed by open mic. Desserts, coffee and tea are served by Crumpets Dessertery for a small charge. Join us for a morning of local writers reading their words in a warm and friendly environment where every-

Carolina: Jim Ferrell at 828-835-9203 and in Georgia: Jim Reynolds at 706-379-6601.

one is welcome to read, to come and listen and visit with friends.

Poetry Critique The NCWN (Netwest) Poetry Critique will meet at Tri-County Community College in Murphy, North Carolina, Thursday, September 4, at 7:00 P.M. For more information contact Janice Moore: 828-389-6394. We invite visitors to come and observe.

Spiritutal Writing Writing from the Spirit Within is a writing workshop sponsored by NCWN West, Saturday, September 6, 9:30 until 3:30, at the Moss Memorial Library. Estelle Rice, whose poems, essays, and short stories have been published in numerous magazines, will be the instructor. Her spiritual poetry was published in a chapbook, Quiet Times. It has been purchased for comfort at time of loss and as gifts to loved ones. The cost for this six hour workshop is $30 for members, $35.00 for non-members of Netwest. Make checks to NCWN West, and mail to Netwest, PO Box 626 Hayesville, NC 28904-0626. For more information contact Estelle Rice, telnev@cabletvonline. net or phone: 828-837-5883,

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Merchants Association

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.

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.

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Arts & Crafts Guild

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.

Mountain Regional Arts and Crafts Guild, Inc (MRACG) meets the second Tuesday of each month at ArtWorks Artisan Centre. ArtWorks is located at 308 Big Sky Drive (behind the Holiday Inn), Hiawassee. Refreshments are served at 6:00 pm and the meeting begins at 6:30 pm. The next meeting will be held on August 12. If you would like to learn more about the Guild, we invite you to the next meeting as our guest Contact us at 706-8960932 or mtnregartscraftsguild@hotmail.com or visit mtnregartscraftsguild. org

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John Livingston, Mary McFarland, Amy Nicholson, Scotti Saltz, Judy Slaton, Mary Ann Strider, Amy Belotti, Linda Bond, Lynn Brantley, Marsha Caudie, Dawn Constantine, Mary Cothren, Leeda Curry, Wanda Cotton, Charles Hume, Leona Isaacson, Rebecca Jones, Lula “Lou� Luther, George Kaufmann, Kendra Martin, Carol Mascali, Helene Merwin, Paul Mick, Pamela Runge, Genna Slater, George Webber, Kathy Worley and Hope Wilson. Clay County Schools Superintendent Scott Penland said that the schools had new trailers installed on the campus, with decks and handicapped access for each. Penland said he hopes the new trailers hold the abundance of students expected this school year and said that teachers were prepared to move in. School board members also discussed the addition of a new roof behind the Clay County Schools headquarters, giving more covered space to shop classes. A fall from the roof injured shop teacher Danny Jones during construction. E-mail Harrison at hkeely@ gmail.com.

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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!

Good Shepherd One of the most active services provided to the community by the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Hayesville is its Healing Prayer Ministry. Many who have attended its Tuesday evening and Thursday noon healing services have found comfort both spiritually and physically. A Healing Prayer Workshop will be held at the church on August 8 and 9 for the purpose of training others in healing prayer so that Jesus’ healing ministry might expand in all our

call pastor Wayne Matheson at 3899479.

churches. Entitled Equipping the Church for Healing Prayer Ministry, sessions will feature scripturally based teachings, experiencing God’s presence in prayer and ways of expanding a healing prayer in your church. Topics will include: A Biblical Foundation for Jesus’ Healing Ministry, Stories of Healing in the Church Today, Four Kinds of Healing Prayer, The Importance of Listening in Healing Prayer, Guidelines in Doing Healing Prayer, What is Soaking Prayer, Building a Healing Ministry in Your Church. The program includes two hours on Friday evening, Aug. 8 and six hours on Saturday, Aug. 9. The cost is $20 per person, which includes lunch and workshop materials. Good Shepherd is located one mile east of the traffic light at Kerr’s Pharmacy on HW #64 in Hayesville. For further information call 828-3893397. Please register by August 6. Latecomers are welcome.

Old Shooting Creek Baptist Come discover the power of Jesus at the Power Lab at Old Shooting Creek Baptist Church located on Old Highway 64. Our Vacation Bible School kick-off will be Saturday, August 16th at 4:00 at Jack Rabbit beach Area. Classes will begin Sunday, August 17th to Wednesday, August 20th from 6:00-8:30. All ages are welcomed! Supper will be served each night along with Bible Stories, Music, Games, Missions, Crafts, and an extra dose of FUN! Come see the power of JESUS in action at the Power Lab. For more information or if you need a ride, call 389-3521.

Living Word Western Carolina College of Theology will begin classes on Thursday nights 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. on September 11, 2008. We are offering Associate, Bachelor, Graduate, Master and Doctorate degrees in biblical theology. Resumes are reviewed and ministry experience will determine your placement. We offer a correspondence program as well. We are accepting applications now. Call our office at 828-389-4444, or come by for an application at Living Word, 1762 Hwy. 64 east, Hayesville, N.C. Tuesday thru Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Latter Day Saints The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints would cordially like to envite the public to our Open House August 9th. Time is 1-4pm, Place is 656 Hwy 141, Murphy. Refreshments will be served.

Bible School Bible school “WANTED BY GOD’’ is August 11-15 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Ages 4-12. For more information

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C O MMU N IT Y Family Fun Fest scheduled Aug. 9 Ministerial association to host public forum Aug. 18 The Clay County Ministerial Association is holding a public forum concerning the needs of Clay County Schools and the children of Clay County. The meeting will be 7:00 – 8:00 PM on Monday, August 18, DW WKH )LUVW 8QLWHG 0HWKRGLVW &KXUFK ´*DWKHULQJ 3ODFHÂľ LQ +D\HVYLOOH 0U 6FRWW\ 3HQODQG 6XSHULQWHQGHQW RI &OD\ &RXQW\ 6FKRROV ZLOO make a short presentation outlining the needs of the school system. This meeting is not to debate the merits of a land transfer tax or any other tax. It is strictly informational in nature and there will be a question and answer session for the public to ask questions about the school system. The public is encouraged to attend this meeting.

Come to the Square on Saturday, August 9 to enjoy a “freeâ€? funĂ€OOHG HYHQW IRU IDPLOLHV VSRQVRUHG E\ &&&5$ 9DOOH\ 5LYHU +XPDQH Society, and the business community. Pet registration begins at 9:30, with the parade starting at 10:00. The Big Fix Committee of the ValOH\ 5LYHU +XPDQH 6RFLHW\ ZLOO EH awarding prizes to a number of pets, including Largest, Smallest, Best Dressed and Best of Show. Local musicians, Gnarly Fingers, will entertain us with their original PXVLF DQG PDQ\ IDYRULWHV IURP 11:00 – 2:00. Children of all ages are sure to HQMR\ WKH DFWLYLWLHV VFKHGXOHG IURP 11:00 – 2:00, including Face Paint-

LQJ 5LQJ WKH 3UL]H +LW WKH &DQ Fish, Lucky Duck and the Moon (Pie) Walk. (YHU\RQH LV HQFRXUDJHG WR VWDUW practicing for the special contests to be enjoyed by all ages: Jump Rope Contest 11:45 Water Balloon Toss 2:00 +RROD +RRS &RQWHVW +D\HVYLOOH +LVWRU\ 7ULYLD Delicious barbecue sandwiches, hotdogs and cold drinks will be on sale from 11:00 – 2:00 pm. Come down to the Square in +D\HVYLOOH RQ 6DWXUGD\ $XJXVW to enjoy the community-sponsored Family Fun Fest from 10:00 – 2:00. Prizes will be in abundance!

GNARLY FINGERS: Will be performing at the Fun Fest.

Petitioning at the Fun Fest

Volunteers beautify Brasstown flag pole mind you that each Tuesday, from 9-12, you may call the Clay County CONTRIBUTING WRITER ([WHQVLRQ 2IĂ€FH DQG 7KH +D\HVYLOOH 0DVWHU *DU- DVN TXHVWLRQV WKDW \RX PLJKW KDYH GHQHU 9ROXQWHHUV KDYH FRPSOHWHG relating to plants, shrubs, and trees. the landscaping and planting of ,I ZH FDQW JLYH \RX DQ DQVZHU LPWKH DUHD DURXQG WKH Ă DJ SROH DW WKH mediately someone will be glad to %UDVVWRZQ &YLF &HQWHU 7KLV ZDV JHW \RX DQ DQVZHU DQG VROYH WKH one last Tuesday, July 29, 2008, but question. WKH YROXQWHHUV ZRXOG DOVR OLNH WR UHBy Jane Forster

FIGHTING FOR COVERAGE: Clay County Residents Betty Anderson, Reba Beck and Chamber Director Scott Masey read a draft of the petition to allow Clay Clay and parts of Cherokee Counties to have an option for North Carolina television coverage. The petition will be available for review and signatures at the various locations starting this weekend at the Family Fun Fest on the Square in Hayesville.

Sixty years of Sunshine, ...still brightening up lives. AMERICAN GARDNERS: John Helms, Dee Ramsey, Jane Forster, MV Weil and Jean Helms.

STATEMENT OF NONDISCRIMINATION Blue Ridge Mountain Electric Membership Corporation has filed with the Federal Government a Compliance Assurance in which it assures the Rural Utilities Service that it will comply fully with all requirements of the Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, all requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, all requirements of the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended, and all requirements of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Therefore, be it in accordance with Federal Law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’’s policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs) in its policies and practices relating to treatment of beneficiaries and participants including employment, rates, conditions and extension of service, admission or access to or use of any of its facilities, attendance at and participation in any meetings of beneficiaries and participants or the exercise of any rights of such beneficiaries and participants in the conduct of the operations of this organization. The person in this organization responsible for coordinating the nondiscrimination compliance efforts of this organization is Joe Satterfield, General Manager. Any individual, or specific class of individuals, who feels subjected by this organization to discrimination prohibited by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, by the Age Discrimination Act or by the rules and regulations of the U.S. Department of Agriculture may file a complaint by writing the USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410, or call (202) 720-5964 (voice or TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Happy Birthday! from your family Sherrie, Shele, Marcus, Katryana and Harrison

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