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Thursday, August 27, 2009 • Volume 15, Issue 34 COMMUNITY
Kristi Cornwell abduction featured on America's Most Wanted Tip moves search to North Carolina By Becky landress Sentinel Writer
Through tears and despair, the family of missing woman, Kristi Cornwell, pleads to the entire nation for help in locating their loved one. Kristi Cornwell has been missing since the evening of August 11, 2009. The 38 year old mother was walking on Jones Creek Road in Blairsville, close to her parents' home. She was speaking to her boyfriend, Douglas Davis, when she was thought to be abducted. Davis reportedly heard "A car is following me." Moments later, "Don't take me", a struggle, then silence. Davis notified See CORNWELL, page 8A
Southern Hospitality at Jackie Jones Dodge By Rainer Arnold Contrubuting Writer
My sister lives in Germany and I did not know that she existed until a few years ago. Since my brother and I found her through a friend of my brothers we have gotten to know her well and I must say it is nice to have a sister. Her husband, Guenther and I get a long great since he likes soccer almost as well as I do. And through the last several years I have gotten to know Guenther pretty well and I really like him and we get along well. They have two daughters, the oldest, Sandra, stayed at home for this year’s vacation because of her job and school. The younger one, Dani, came along this time as well. She speaks English, but is shy and does not speak as much as she should. Since I like to do something special for them when they come, I thought this year I might try to get him to be able to test drive a Dodge Charger. That is the car of most German men’s dreams. It is very good looking, very fast, comfortable and See HOSPITALITY, page 8A
PEOPLE
Kiwanis Family Picnic at Meek’s Park Tucker Belton, a rising sophomore at Union County High School, spoke to the Kiwanis Club of Blairsville, about his experience this summer with the People to People Ambassador Program. A group of 40 youngsters and their leaders departed from Atlanta and flew to London, England. After touring London and its environs, they took the ferry to France. They visited the WWII Omaha beach site in Normandy, Paris, Lyon and Cannes. He stayed several days with a French family in Montpelier. After France, they visSee KIWANIS, page 8A
COMMUNITY
Skate for Kristi at Bill's Roller Rink Saturday, August 29 from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There will be skating, live music, local talent, silent auction, homemade cakes and much, much more! We encourage everyone who knows and loves this family to come out and support this event. Mrs. Joanne Cornwell taught school for 26 years, and we challenge all her former students and co-workers and their families to attend. We still need donations of canned drinks, individual packages of chips, cookies, candy, etc., and items for the auction. Donated items may be dropped off at the skating rink from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, August 27 and Friday, August 28. For more information, please call 706-897-4099. $5.00 admission - all proceeds will go to the KRISTI CORNWELL REWARD FUND Children 12 and under Must be accompanied by a parent. You may bring your own skates. Bill's Roller Rink will not be responsible for accidents. Union Sentinel PO Box 1996 Blairsville, GA 30512 SENTINEL NEWSGROUP
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Hemi: Guenther Kimmel, his wife Kerstin, daughter Dani and Ed Ashe in back on right.
Kristi Cornwell Reward Fund established at United Community Bank Blairsville, GA – August 19, 2009 – The family of missing Blairsville, GA, resident Kristi Cornwell has established an account at United Community Bank to build a reward fund for Kristi’s safe return.
Contributions to the fund can be made at any United Community Bank location. The account number for this fund, called the “Kristi Cornwell Reward Fund,” is #2001414933.
The Mountain Way: ‘Putting-Up’ Foodstuffs for Winter Use
process had an interesting name, “Leather our shortfall of cash. Britches.” When the housewife-cook was Drying fruits was another skill. We used ready to prepare a “mess” of them, she scaffolds on which we dried fruits—apwashed them thoroughly, soaked them ples and peaches cut into slices, and dried until the dryness gave way to plumpness as carefully in the sun for several days with a With the economy in a downslide and the beans hydrated again, and then cooked screen-wire covering over the scaffold to the future uncertain, conditions may be- them slowly (in an iron pot) with a piece of prevent insects from harming the fruit. The scaffolded fruit was always brought inside hoove us to go back to some old mountain “fat-back” pork meat. Drying included many at night to prevent its getting ways of insuring our family’s welfare in the mountain products, among wet with dew. long, cold months of late fall and winter. which were October beans One of the most delec We call it “putting-up,” the processes we (somewhat like present-day table desserts imaginable was used to preserve food for future use. Pinto beans), peas of various dried-fruit (apple) cake, with There were many of them used by frugal the layers stacked several mountain folk, industrious people “to the sorts—the early spring sweet high and a mixture of cooked Nth degree”, as we say here, to save what peas to make split-pea soup, several varieties of “field” peas, dried apples with sugar and we grew and gathered by the sweat of our as blackeyed-peas, crowder cinnamon added, spread on brow to grace our tables in winter’s cold. each thin cake layer for icing. Drying, pickling, barreling, canning and peas, and purple-hull peas. These were shelled, dried in Pumpkin was dried, too, mounding-up were a few processes that the sun, and put into bags to much like green beans, by come to mind. await winter meals. On my stringing strips on a thread Drying included stringing green beans and hanging this cache to dry. twice. First, “stringing” them to remove Daddy’s farm, we grew a lot of just that, the strings from white half-run- peas, and the dried peas were By Ethelene Dyer-Jones The country cook knew how to turn dried pumpkin into ners, our favorite variety to grow in the “beaten out” on a tarpaulin Columnist on the ground, and when the pumpkin pies or how to add mountains. Then came stringing the unbroken beans by pushing a threaded needle peas were thus out of the hull, they were put just the right amount of dried pumpkin to through the middle of each until a goodly into a bucket, and held up and “winnowed” winter soups with potatoes, onions, carrots string was saved. Next came the drying to blow the husks out. Then the beauti- and stew meat, to make the soup delicious. process—hanging the “strung” beans from ful dry peas were ready to store, labeled by The drying process guaranteed winter use a nail in a safe, clean, out-of the way place kind, for winter use. Sometimes we sold a of pumpkin, for this product, unless propor over a rafter in the attic to await winter’s few bushels of the winnowed peas, what erly preserved, would not last through need for them. The end product of this we would not need. The extra money for the winter. It had a short “shelf life” in the a few bushels of peas always helped out in pumpkin shell.
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Pickling was another process altogether. We pickeled beans, corn, cabbage and cucumbers, to name a few vegetables thus preserved. For these “putting-up” processes, we had to have crocks, or ceramic churns, in which to layer the prepared vegetables. Beans and corn were cooked (separately) until done. Then they were placed in churns with salt between each layer and set aside until “pickled.” The pickled product was then washed, and in more recent years, canned. But a long time ago, the products were washed off and returned to the crock pots, covered with clear water, to lessen the saline taste. The cabbage were chopped, and place raw, in layers of salt, in the pickling churn. The housewife knew, by daily examination, just when the process of pickling the kraut was finished, and washed the cabbage thoroughly and either returned it to the pottery jar with fresh water to await winter’s need, or else canned it. Cucumbers were helped along in the pickling process with a seasoning of dill herb and salt in much the same manner as the cabbage from which kraut was made. Barrels of fresh apples were preserved by wrapping each in a piece of newspaper and storing in what we called “the apple barrel’—a wooden barrel made from upright wooden staves and secured by iron bands. Likewise, green tomatoes were wrapped in See FOODSTUFFS, page 8A
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GEORGIA SENTINEL • Thursday, August 27, 2009
CO LU MNS & OP I N IONS
Leaning Left By Jim Fitzgerald Columnist
Language is such an imprecise form of communication. For example, we have to live with, and are judged by, the letter of the law rather than the spirit of the law. Legislation is always full of loopholes because translating the spirit of legislation into written words fails to uphold the original purpose of creating the legislation in the first place. When a judge looks at a law, he or she has to follow the letter of the law while avoiding the common sense reason the law was passed in the first place. You can call this originalism, literal interpretation, fundamentalism, or whatever, but it leaves no room to try to figure out the meaning and intent behind legislation. It doesn’t matter if you are trying to understand the Constitution, the law, or scripture, the literalists want to cling to the letter of the law. That may be one reason why conservatives can’t seem to grasp the proposed changes in the health care reform legislation. And why they resort to scaring old people. But frankly, I think it is time Democrats just drop any pretense of bipartisanship. Republicans have been given every opportunity to fully participate in the reform process but, instead, have chosen to obstruct any and all efforts to do so by lying, distorting, and scaring the uninformed. Once again they have shown us that their stated core values of honesty, decency, and respect are just words, not deeds. They could have helped shape the language to reflect the spirit of reform but they chose to destroy any meaningful cooperation. Conservatives say they are prolife. But that certainly is not true.
A true statement might be that they are pro-birth, but that is their limit. They are willing to allow over 20,000 individuals a year die because they cannot afford to see a doctor. We are the only industrialized country in the world to allow this to happen and we seem to have no shame about it. It does not cost conservatives anything to be pro-birth but there would be a price to pay if they were actually pro-life. So when their pocketbook is involved, their pro-life rhetoric falls flat. But it does not seem to be just about the money for conservatives, though that seems to be the most important factor. They seem to hold a belief system that some people just deserve to die, whether they are innocent or not. Take the case of Troy Davis. Allegedly, Mr. Davis killed a policeman in 1991 and was sentenced to death. The US Supreme Court, hearing evidence that seven of the nine witnesses against him recanted their original testimony, saying the police pressured them to change their statements, reversed the death sentence and allowed for a new trial. A moderate on the court said, “The substantial risk of putting an innocent man to death clearly provides an adequate justification” for a new hearing. Clearly a position that pro-life people should welcome, as should anyone who believes that an innocent man should not be executed for a crime he did not commit. So what did the conservative say? Scalia said: “This court has never held that the Constitution forbids the execution of a convicted defendant who has had a full and fair trial but is later able to convince a habeas court that he is ‘actually’ innocent.” In other words, better to kill an innocent man than to reconsider a death
sentence based on wrongful evidence. Scalia’s statement seems to go to the core of conservative belief. That kind of belief does not seem to value life if you ask me. Not only are conservatives willing to allow over 20,000 people to die each year over a lack of health care, but they seem comfortable with over 700,000 families going bankrupt each year because of medical bills. I guess it’s the families “fault” for getting sick. America ranks 37th in the world in terms of quality health care. That is below the ranking of Solvenia, and well below the rankings of Canada, England, France, Germany, and the list goes on. We do not have the best health care system in the world and we do ration care. The FDA has to approve any drug used on the market. If the drug is not approved, insurance will not pay for it. It has been this way for decades and no one has made a peep, except for those patients who are willing to accept experimental treatments, for a terminal condition, that insurance will not approve. Unless they can pay out of pocket, we let them die. I could go on about how private insurance rations health care but conservatives don’t seem to want to hear it, or care, as long as it isn’t them. In any case, it is easy to twist and distort language. Conservatives do it very well. But the spirit of health care reform is to make sure someone does not die because of a lack of care. Or that families are not destroyed by medical bills. Like I said, saving lives costs money and we all know that keeping our money is more important than helping our fellow man. I’m sure Jesus would approve.
Your Health Matters During a vocabulary building session while teaching high school students, I wrote on the white board the word halitosis. To my amazement, out of twenty students only one thought they knew the meaning of the word. They knew the Greek suffix “osis,” meant condition (of). They had no clue of the Latin word “halitus,” which means breath and halitosis turns out to be the medical term for bad (fetid) breath. Teaching this age group, the grosser, the more they remembered and seemed to enjoy. They were familiar with bad breath but wanted to know “what really causes it!” My answer to them was, “Food sticks between your teeth, around the gums and on your tongue. If you don’t brush and floss your teeth every day, this food can rot. The rotten bits of food cause a bad smell (like a dead animal on the side of the road) in your mouth. Rotten food also helps bacteria to grow in your mouth. These bacteria can cause gum disease, or gingivitis. Gingivitis also causes bad breath.” (By now, I’d really grossed them out!) The things you eat and drink affect your breath. Common examples of foods and beverages that may cause halitosis include onions, garlic, cheese, pastrami, certain spices, orange juice and soda. Once food is digested and its oils are absorbed into the bloodstream, they’re carried into the lungs. The odor is given off in your breath. Bad breath may also be a sign of a health problem. Chronic lung infections, throat infections, liver or kidney diseases and diabetes are some conditions that may cause bad breath. How to prevent bad breath: Brush your teeth at least 2 times every day, using fluoride toothpaste. Be sure to brush along the gum line, as well as all tooth surfaces. Each time you brush your
By Claudia Parks rn Columnist
teeth; use your toothbrush to clean the surface of your tongue (unless you have a tongue scraper). Floss your teeth at least once a day to remove food from between your teeth, also to remove plaque (a sticky, colorless deposit of bacteria that is constantly forming on the tooth surface). Plaque begins forming on teeth 4 to 12 hours after brushing, which is why it is so important to brush at least twice a day and floss daily. Most mouthwashes do not have a long-lasting effect on bad breath. If you use a mouthwash, swish it around for at least 30 seconds before spitting out. Claims about preventing bad breath may simply mean that the paste contains chemicals that mask the smell. An antibacterial toothpaste can also help prevent bad breath. Eat more fruits and vegetables every day. Apples have always been said to be a natural toothbrush. Avoid using tobacco products. Be aware of the foods that cause bad breath. See your dentist twice a year to have your teeth cleaned. If you do all the right things and still have halitosis see your family doctor for a check-up. Oral hygiene may help more than teeth and gums:
A number of studies have indicated a relationship between periodontal disease and a heightened risk of developing problems with the heart or circulatory system. Pinning down those suspicions has proved difficult. A leading theory for the connection between the teeth and the arteries is that periodontal disease, a bacterial infection of the gums, may start a cascade of chemical events that cause inflammation throughout the body. Research is underway to see if treating gum disease can ward off cardiovascular disease. A recent English study found that intensive treatment of serious gum disease could reduce inflammation in the body, as well as improve functioning of blood vessels. This potential benefit is one more reason to take good care of your teeth and gums. It may help you live longer. Some existing heart conditions can put people at risk for infective endocarditis. Infective endocarditis is characterized by inflammation of the lining of the heart and heart valves. Those patients with a history of rheumatic fever, mitral valve prolapse or heart murmur may require antibiotics prior to dental procedures. Your dentist and cardiologist will be able to determine if your heart condition requires use of antibiotics prior to dental appointments. Remember to brush at least twice daily and floss!
Claudia Parks, RN, is a former doctor’s office and emergency room nurse and retired as an educator from Fulton County Schools. She writes Your Health Matters as a public service; the information here is designed to help you make informed choices about your health. It is not intended as a substitute for the advice of your physician. Claudia and her husband make their home in the beautiful north Georgia Mountains, near Blairsville. Claudia can be reached at yhm@windstream.net
My Take
By Tom McKevitt Columnist
Heard of Glenn Beck? He’s the Fox News recently risen star among sociopolitical talk show hosts. Glenn’s a wild man! But you need to see his show Monday through Friday at 5 PM to watch this human dynamo in action. He’s a bon vivant who makes the word ‘animated’ look slow, as he hops from desk to blackboard to illustrate his points. Glenn Beck is a recoveringalcoholicturnedChristian.Heis, I think, a political Libertarian. And he’s certainly pro-life, anti-euthanasia, antiSocialism, and unalterably American. Not all who claim to honor American freedom nowadays reflect his values. Led by the sectarian Progressive ideological far Left Wing, once Christian but now too “sophisticated” to pay it anymore than lip service, they see any disagreement with their Socialist goals as “un-American,” racist, or intellectually bereft ignorance of the false gods they cherish. Sociopolitical commentators these days aren’t permitted to exercise their individual right of freedom of speech without incurring the deadly wrath of the people who now tell us, “The Lord says ‘Justice is mine,’ but today I am the Lord and justice is MINE!” Example: CNN news commentator Lou Dobbs recently came under fire from his boss, CNN/US President Jonathan “Jon” Klein for continuing to suggest that Obama should shed the mystery shrouding his eligibility for election to the presidency of the United States with indisputable proof of his eligibility for the office. Ordered by the CNN president to retract any statement made in this regard and to desist from any further references to Obama’s eligibility, Lou Dobbs clarifiedthathepersonallydoesn’tknowor even believe that Obama is ineligible to serve as president, but in effect had to buckle under. Bottom line, Dobbs has incurred Klein’s wrath and that of
other Leftish Liberals, and his future at CNN is uncertain. In fact it’s said that Klein definitely wants him out. But it’s already been established that Klein “misspoke” when he claimed that Obama’s true “paper” birth certificate was destroyed with Hawaii’s switch to computers; a claim contradicted by Hawaiian state officials. And as to “bent the truth,” hell, he lied. So if media pundits such as Lou Dobbs and Glenn Beck remain unrepentantly anchored to truths inconvenient to Liberals, the Great Witch Hunt to burn them at the stake is ignited and the assassination begins. Right now there is underway a campaign led by a black activist organization to coerce advertisers into withdrawing their advertising from Beck’s top Fox News Channel program. Obama “green jobs” Czar Van Jones co-founded the group, ColorofChange.Org, now vowed to destroy Glenn Bell. ColorofChange.org is a black activist organization now leading a furious campaign against Glenn Beck resulting in companies such as Geico and Lawyers.com withdrawing their spot announcements from Beck’s daily news show. In recent weeks, Beck has done several critical segments about Van Jones, who was appointed as the special adviser for green jobs, enterprise and innovation at the White House Council on Environmental Quality. Beck’s segments were based in part on a report in World Net Daily’s website, reporting that Obama Czar Van Jones is an admitted radical Communist and Black Nationalist leader. Van Jones' group says the controversy stems from Beck's recent comment while a guest on another Fox News show that Obama is a "racist" with "a deep-seated hatred for white people." Bill Shine of Fox News' programming department clarified Beck was expressing "a personal opinion which represented his own views, not those of the Fox News Channel. And
as with all commentators in the cable news arena, he is given the freedom to express his opinions." Van Jones is a co-founder of ColorofChange. org. The group's executive director is James Rucker, who previously served as director of Grassroots Mobilization for the radical MoveOn.org. Jones, formerly a self-described "rowdy black nationalist," boasted in a 2005 interview with the left-leaning EastBayExpressthathisenvironmental activism was a means to fight for racial and class "justice." He was president and founder of Green For All, a nonprofit organization that advocates building a so-called inclusive green economy. And he was a founder and leader of the Communist revolutionary organization “Standing Together to Organize a Revolutionary Movement,” or STORM. The organization had its roots in a grouping of black people organizing to protest the first Gulf War. STORM was formally founded in 1994, becoming one of the most influential and active radical groups in the San Francisco Bay area. STORM worked with known communist leaders. It led the charge in blackprotestsagainstvariousissues,including a local attempt to pass Proposition 21, a ballot initiative that sought to increase the penalties for violent crimes and require more juvenile offenders to be tried as adults. The leftist blog Machete 48 identifies STORM's influences as "third-worldist Marxism (andanoftenvulgarMaoism)."Speaking to the East Bay Express, Van Jones said he first became radicalized in the wake of the 1992 Rodney King riots, during which time he was arrested. "I was a rowdy nationalist on April 28th, and then the verdicts came down on April 29th," he said. "By August, I was a Communist." So, friends and neighbors, we see now the quality of people with whom Obama surrounds himself. And interestingly, he does it without a care in the world. Any questions?
Master Gardener By JoAnne Allen Columnist
Begin collecting dried materials for fall and winter arrangements and decorations. Add fall blooming perennials to your garden. Replace mulch under dogwood trees and rose bushes to prevent diseases on next year’s foliage. Mulch trees and shrubs to protect your plants from temperature extremes and to keep the soil evenly moist. Keep mulch back 3 inches from the trunk to prevent damage and disease. Fertilize fescue lawns following label instructions. Have your soil tested. Stop by your local Extension office for a soil testing bag and instructions. Water shrubs deeply once a week during drought periods following all watering restriction guidelines. Fertilize chrysanthemums now for lots of blooms this fall. Gardening lore says plant trees, shrubs, and perennials in months which have the letter “r” in their names – September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April. Do not prune or fertilize trees/ shrubs now. Pruning and fertil-
izing will stimulate new growth that could be hurt as temperatures drop. Perennials perform better in soil that drains well. When digging beds this fall, add compost and soil conditioners to help with drainage. Plant your pansies and violas as the weather cools. Azaleas and rhododendrons are forming flower buds now for next year so keep these plants watered (following water restriction guidelines) to insure good bud formation and flowers next spring. Clean up your vegetable garden space to decrease your pest problems next season. Sow seeds/transplant seedlings of mustard, spinach, turnips, beets, carrots, kale, radishes, broccoli, lettuce, onions, collards, and cabbage for your fall garden. To keep weed seeds from blowing into your cultivated garden area, keep turf surrounding your garden mowed. Fertilize roses one last time for the season so they will have time to slow down their growth before cold weather arrives. Plant garlic now for harvest next summer. Divide overcrowded ground-
covers like ajuga and liriope this month. Remove faded blooms from pansies to keep them healthy and blooming more. Do not apply pesticides when temperatures exceed 85 degrees or when it is windy. Check your houseplants that have spent the summer on your patio for insects and disease and treat them before moving them inside for the winter. Cover crops like annual rye and crimson clover planted in unused areas of your garden help hold the soil in place and add organic matter when tilled into the soil next spring before planting. Root leaves of African violet plants to give as Christmas gifts. Fertilize bulbs when you plant them because it is hard to locate them until they come up next spring. Use a granular weed-preventer (following label directions) in established perennial beds to reduce winter weeds. Take cuttings of coleus and geraniums to grow inside until next spring. Rake up fallen leaves and add them to your compost pile to create a rich soil amendment. If you do not have a compost pile, start one. Not all spring flowering bulbs bloom at the same time; check varieties and bloom times. For early color, “Early Sensation” is a daffodil variety that blooms in January. ‘Stump The Master Gardener’ at the Blue Ridge Wildlife Arts Festival September 19 & 20. Come by our booth with your unidentified plants or plant diseases/insects and let us try to identify them. Jo Anne Allen Master Gardener 706-400-8139
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Thursday, August 27, 2009• GEORGIA SENTINEL Page 3A
The Continuing Crisis of Common Sense
The Etowah Habitat Conservation Plan, or ObamaCare for minnows
ATLANTA (August 21, 2009) – Disclaimer: Though this is a serious issue with serious implications, large amounts of sarcasm are used in the following opinion. Sometimes it’s better to laugh than to cry. Proceed at your own risk. We’re from the government, and we’re here to help While the country is gripped in the worst recession in a generation, Georgia’s unemployment rate is above 10%, and Obama-Pelosi-Reed et al are trying to take over one-sixth of the economy, you would think your federal government would have little time for mischief and meddling. Think again. While you’ve been working to feed your family and pay your taxes while praying you still have a job tomorrow, your public servants at the Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and their friends at UGA have squandered over $1.5 million on a program called the Etowah Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP). I call it the Yazoo Land Deal II, or “the largest taking of private property since the removal of the Cherokees!” An HCP is a plan that is often required by the FWS to protect endangered species under the Federal Endangered Species Act. The Etowah HCP would encompass over 940,000 acres in seven of the fastest-growing counties in Georgia. Its effects would be long-lasting and devastating to taxpayers and landowners. It would lower land values, increase construction costs, remove land use decisions from local elected officials, and increase burdens on already overwhelmed counties and the citizens whose property taxes pay to operate them. As you’ll see, it’s not about the fish. An HC What? This plan began around 2002 when folks at the UGA Odum School of Ecology and others thought an HCP project would be a good way to protect the Etowah darters. Simple enough. Yet they must have also thought an HCP would be a great way to control states’ land use and growth. Now after six years, millions of dollars spent, minimal to no public comment or involvement, no feedback from landowners, and no scientific Environmental Impact Statement (EIS), we are at the official public comment period to see if this plan will be approved by the “Big FWS fish” in Washington, D.C. Until now, landowners have paid consultants to draft and submit HCPs on their behalf for their property. If approved, the owner can do whatever he intends with his property. Occasionally, regional HCPs have been proposed or approved, mostly in the western states. If approved, the owner can do whatever he intends with his property. Yet the
By Chip Pearson Columnist
Etowah HCP has gone from a plan for one specific property to nearly a “Million Acres Rubber Stamp.” It’s not about the fish. Temporarily extinct? Reading through an HCP proposal can be some kind of dull. But you’ll often find obscure items that raise a red flag. One tidbit I came across was the concept of “extirpated.” Not being a scientist, I had to look up the definition, which I found next to “a little bit pregnant” in the dictionary. Extirpated means temporarily extinct. “Temporarily” extinct? I guess you have to be a scientist to understand that one. So what kind of catastrophic, apocalyptic event does it take to extirpate an entire species? An asteroid? An ice age? Global warming? Nope. This “temporary extinction” is caused by agriculture. One would hope the HCP would prevent such extinction, but it doesn’t. You see, it’s not about the fish. Believe it or not, the environment is the best it’s ever been The liberal national media would have you believe that the state of our environment is so dire we should all be “temporarily extinct” – permanently. However, a funny thing has happened as Etowah basin cities and counties have grown. The water has gotten cleaner. In his book “The Greening of Georgia,” Dr. Harold Brown of UGA (he’s a good Bulldog) says this: “In spite of lax enforcement of sediment control laws, if that is the case, and in spite of the land disturbance by construction in Atlanta, the sediment load of the Chattahoochee in the 1990’s is less than 20% of that in the 1930’s. Apparently the modern urban influence cannot match the extensive cultivation of the North Georgia hills in muddying the Chattahoochee.” Yes, I can read. Notice that he said the Chattahoochee, not the Etowah. Dr. Brown’s book also illustrates that prior agricultural practices were much worse than anything used today. Our state erosion laws are stiffer now, and federal stormwater laws are in place that didn’t exist in the 1990’s. Yet this “scientific plan” purposely excludes the very reason for the last temporary extinction. Only
the federal government can spend our money on that kind of logic and call it science. But then, it’s not about the fish. The $ 7,200 fish At least $1.5 million in taxpayer money has been spent on the Etowah HCP effort so far. If this HCP is approved, how much more will it cost us? That question is a moving target. According to the FWS, the costs would be minimal. Yet back in 2006, HCP supporters said the cost per acre was $3000 to $5000 per acre! In fact, if you multiply the 940,000 acres by $5000 per acre, that equals $4.7 billion! Dividing $4.7 billion by the approximately 650,000 fish the FWS thinks are in danger leaves you with $7200 sushi! Everyone will be forced to shoulder these costs. Projects will cost more, developers will pay less for land, or both. Counties, cities and the state will pay more for schools, roads and libraries. In fact, you the taxpayer have already paid about $20,000 per acre or $2.5 million for ponds at the DOT intersection project at Georgia Hwy 20 and I-575. There are also unknown costs related to long term maintenance, as well as the $85 per acre that FWS says they need to manage this project going forward. That makes a $500 hammer from the Pentagon look like a bargain. And it’s still not about the fish. The fox guarding the henhouse Last session, the Georgia General Assembly passed two resolutions (SR 304, HR 578) urging the FWS to conduct the mandatory five-year review of endangered species and perform an EIS before reviewing the HCP. If you do your own HCP for your own property, an EIS would probably be required. Shouldn’t one for 940,000 acres also be required? Should we allow the FWS to critique their own work by doing the study on their HCP? That should be done by an unbiased third party. The bottom line is this: just as ObamaCare is not about improving health care or delivery, the Etowah HCP as currently proposed is not about protecting fish. Both plans are about an out-of-control federal government wanting to micromanage every part of your life from the pill you take to where and how you live. They are not taking into consideration the taxpayers and landowners who will bear the cost burden of this HCP. Thankfully, many counties and cities are avoiding this boondoggle as they learn how little science is actually involved in the plan. In fact, many counties and cities that previously were favorable to the plan are now reconsidering their support or are even pulling out. I encourage you to voice your opinion and tell your
Editor's Inbox To the Editor: Well here we go again - I've only read two of Jim Fitzgerald's "Leaning Left" and the thoughts of a year of this, truly makes me ill. The folks that do not know about Terry Schiavo will learn, if they investigate, and they may wonder about you Mr. Fitzgerald, and the truth. First of all, Terry was not comatose! For your information, comatose patients do not respond with smiles to their loved ones. Second, to quote you ...."whose husband decided to remove life support systems to allow her to die"..WHAT A JOKE!!! Mr. Schiavo already had a child by another woman and couldn't wait to get his hands on the "big bucks" allotted for Terry's keep, so he could get on with the fun in his life!! Her father, mother and siblings were willing to hand over any monies and take care of Terry if Schiavo would allow them to. Maybe someone was afraid Terry would get well enough to tell just what did happen to her in the first place! Your comparing the actions of Senators John
Cornyn, Chuck Grassley, Mitch McConnell and House Minority Leader, John Boehner of Terry's case with the now case of Health Care, is like mixing apples and oranges. Honey, they are just not the same! So far in this weeks article, the only dishonesty and lies as you put it, have come only from your pen. Your comment - "Personally I would not want to lay in a coma for years.....sounds to me like some one already has, but may I remind the readers that Terry was not in a COMA. If you are going to lie about one thing, you will lie about another, and I have decided never to read your remarks again. So if you should learn to tell the truth,of which I doubt, I will not even know it unless you inform me personally. Oh, and by the way, this comes from "a moral high ground conservative Christian" a sinner redeemed from sin by Jesus Christ! Praise God! Sincerely, Jean Holsapple
Chatuge Regional Hospital and Nursing Home Is pleased to welcome Emily Roach, M.S., CF-SLP to our Rehabilitation Team practicing in Speech Language Pathology. Treating patients with speech and swallowing difficulties.
local officials and the FWS that the Etowah HCP as written should not be approved. Address your letters to David Dell of FWS at 1875 Century Boulevard, Atlanta, Georgia 30345 or e-mail him at david_dell@fws. gov by August 31, 2009.
706-896-7060
110 Main Street, Chatuge Annex Building (across from Hospital) Hiawassee, GA. 30546 Fax: 706-896-4005
BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN EMC YOUNG HARRIS, GA 30582 The names listed below have an inactive membership and/or deposit with Blue Ridge Mountain EMC. If unclaimed, the funds must be sent to the State of Georgia. To claim your refund, please contact the office by mail or phone: Blue Ridge Mountain EMC, P. O. Box 9, Young Harris, GA 30582 or call 706-379-3121. Abling, Glenn
Hiawassee Home Health (c/o Gowder) Regula, Peter P. & Jennell
Allgood, Estate of D. R.
Hicks, Danny
Reid, Norman C.
Amacher Bros. Construction Co.
Hodge, Leonard
Rental Source, Inc.
Anderson, J. B.
Hodgkinson, Robert R.
Repisky, Martin
Anderson, James C. & Debra L.
Holt, Alan N.
Richards, George G. & Bernice T.
Barrett, Estate of Alfred
Honneyside Partners LLC
Riherd, Ronald L.
Beaty, Joyce
Housmer, Joseph
Ritchie, James A.
Beaver, Roy Calvin
Hughes, Charles Lloyd
Roach, Kimberly R. Roberts, Ruby G.
Bennett, Judy C.
Hyde, Dewalt
Bierce, Alberta K.
Iski, Ron K. & Christine C.
Rogers, Della Mae
Blue Ridge Builders LLC
Ivey, Jeff
Rogers, Rita Faye
Blythe, Janie
Jankoski, Raymond A.
Ross, George W.
Breault, Raymond & Peter
Jaremko, Linda M.
Roth, Jack L.
Brenda Livingston Shop
Jernigan, Richard N.
Royster, Douglas
Brent, William P.
Jones, Melody L.
Russell, James B.
Brooksher, Edward C.
Kadron, Stanley F.
Second Hand Rose Thrift Shop
Brown, David Willard
Kanavage, Stan C.
Shaw, Mrs. George
Brown, Mary N.
Keheley, Charles H.
Sheehan, Dianna L.
Brown, Ray
Keiger, Kristina A.
Shook, Minnie Duncan
Brown, Shirley J.
Keiger, Lewis J.
Siekmann, Kim
Bryson, Mrs. Dock
Kelley, William E.
Slagle, Mark T.
Burruss, Robin
Kephart, Jeffrey S.
Smith, Alfred P.
Butt, Homer
Key, Dick H.
Smith Jr., Carlie L.
Caldwell Banker High Country Realty
King, Randall Evan
Smith, Frank C.
Campbell, Jeanette
Kline, David L.
Smith, Ralph A. & Wanda J.
Carder, Pat Robert
Kojak, Theodore J.
Smith, Ralph W.
Chastain, L. C.
Laidlaw, Brian C.
Sommers, Frank J.
Clark, Frank Basil
Large, Dillon M.
Spencer, Christopher A.
Clymer, Jeffrey S.
Laws, Joel W.
Stamey, Eugene T.
Cobb, John C.
Leek, Catherine M.
Stamey,Jack L.
Collins, Jacqueline M.
Lewis Jr., William H.
Stanley, Mary Jean
Cook, Charlotte Ann
Lowder, Ned E.
Staton, Kenneth D.
Crawford, Clyde
Lyle, Cecil H.
Steel, John D.
Cromwell, Bert
Lytle, Janis L.
Stewart, Sandi
Crymes, Marion C.
Mackiewicz, Hellmuth J.
Stone, Mildred R.
Custom Homes of Georgia Inc.
Mahaffey (Trust), P. C.
Sundsted, Allison L.
Davis, Mildred
Martin, Samuel C.
Sutton, Jack W. & Mary A.
Dean, Gary A.
Martin, Virginia G.
Swafford, Carl Eugene
Dees Sr., James Louie
Martin, Wendy
Swanson, A. B.
Dilbeck, Essie
McCray, Robert Edward
Tankersley, Ricky & Karen
Dills, Crystal C.
McElhannon, W. K.
Taylor, Frances L.
Dills, Mrs. P. L.
McGiboney Thomas & Millie
Terranova, Frank
Dockery, Julie Ann
McGregor, Becky R.
Thomas Sr., Robert M.
Douglas, Erskine R. & Leona
McKaig, Robert M. & Brenda M.
Thomas, Joe
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Union: Upcoming Events Mountain Heritage Festival
Mark your calendar now for a daytrip to the Mountain Heritage Festival in Blairsville. Reservations are already being made at local inns, bed & breakfasts, and Vogel State Park so families can enjoy Labor Day weekend in the mountains and enjoy the annual Heritage Festival. In the past, some families have come both days. Others have made a daytrip and stayed most of one day. Mountain arts & crafts, music, food, and traditions of the north Georgia mountains are in store for Saturday Sunday of Labor Day weekend in Blairsville, Georgia. Hosted by the Union County Historical Society and sponsored by The United Community Bank, the Mountain Heritage Festival celebrates the cultural heritage of the north Georgia mountains. The festival features locally produced handcrafts, traditional foods, music, craft demonstrations, “old ways,” and live animals. Demonstrations like quilting, spinning, basket making, chair caning as well as hands-on activities make this a trip for all to enjoy. The event is September 5-6, 10am - 5pm at the Mountain Life Museum, one block south of the Old Courthouse on Hwy.. 129 in Blairsville. Many of the activities, including soldiers in period costume, will be centered round the restored 1861 Payne family log cabin, the Mauney family barn, the Duncan family cabin, and other structures from Union
County’s past. Free and open to the public, the Mountain Heritage Festival is a unique event promising wholesome family fun and teachable moments for all ages. Call the Union County Historical Society at 706-745-5493 for additional information. View our web site at www.union countyhistory.org.
Tri-State Business Women
The Tri-State Business Women have put together a coupon book, containing over $150 in coupons to local businesses. The books are $10 each, and profits will be used by TSBW to fund community projects. Books can be purchased from any TSBW member. A list of members can be found on the website: www. tri-statebusinesswomen.com and can also be purchased at the following places of business: Mountain Manager (Hayesville), Spa and Deck Creations (Blairsville), Curves (Blairsville), Primerica (Blairsville), The Vacuum Store (Blairsville), Hughes Accounting (Young Harris), and Strategic Vision (Blairsville)
Murphy Medical Center’s
19th Annual “Two Hours from Anywhere” road race is Saturday, September 19, beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the hospital. The events include a 5K Challenge, 2-mile Heart Walk, and Kids’ Fun Run. The regional event is a
fundraiser for the non-profit hospital’s Urgent Care Center and Family Practice. To register to participate or pledge a donation call 828835-7506.
Wellness Fair
Friday, August 28th: Community Wellness Fair at PARC in Murphy. 7 a.m. – 10 a.m. Education Sessions on Diet, Diabetes & Cardiac Health at 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30. Lipid panel available for $20 (must fast after midnight for accurate results). Height/Weight/Body Fat measurements and Dietary Counseling. 8376680.
Supportive Artful Bras Exhibit
will be on display at Chatuge Regional Hospital Dining Room September 9-September 18 during regular hours. A dessert bake sale will be held from 12 noon to 7 pm on the 18th to raise money to help women with low income to get a mammogram.
Mountain Life Museum
Labor Day Weekend in Blairsville, Georgia See the Mountain Life Museum come to life September 5th and 6th, 10am - 5pm each day at the Mountain Heritage Festival, one block south of the Old Courthouse on Hwy. 129 in Blairsville. The buildings and grounds will be alive with animals such as cows, pigs, chickens,
Union: Recurring Events SUPPORT
Road to Recovery
Are you a cancer patient? Do you need a ride to and from your treatment sessions? A lack of transportation should not be the reason why cancer patients do not receive the life-saving cancer treatment they need. The American Cancer Society offers their Road to Recovery program to help transport cancer patients to and from their treatment. The Society has a toll-free number that you may call, and an operator will put you in touch with local volunteers that give cancer patients without personal transportation rides to and from their cancer treatment sessions. Give them a call at 1-800-ACS-2345.
Man to Man
Prostate Cancer Support Group—3rd Monday of every month from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at The Cancer Treatment Center Auditorium, 750 Deep South Road, Blairsville.
Parkinson’s support
Our group meets at 3 p.m. on the 2nd Wednesday of each month in the conference room of the Union County Public Library. For further information contact Paula Wilde at (706) 745- 6594 or Peter and Helen Schultze at (706) 745-9171.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Blairsville group meets every Monday and Wednesday night at 8 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 8 a.m. at the Mountain Presbyterian Church on Hwy. 515. For more information call 706-994-4462.
T.O.P.S.
TOPS (Take Pounds Off Sensibly) support group is moving to a new location at Zion United Methodist Church, 4812 Young Harris Hwy. Time weigh in 5:00; meeting starts at 5:30. Come join us to learn how to lose weight the sensible way. Membership fee of $24 includes monthly magazine subscription. Monthly awards and contests, weekly programs on nutrition and health. For more information call Sandy at 706-835-1607.
Morning Coffee Group
Regency Hospice announces Men’s Morning Coffee Group at Mary Ann’s Restaurant. For men who have a lost spouse, partner, or experienced other losses and would like to share with other men, please join us on Tuesday at 10 a.m. We meet the first and third Tuesday morning of each month. For more information call Suzanne Repp, Bereavement Counselor at Regency Hospice in Hiawassee, Ga., at 800-577-8791.
Cancer Support Group
At the United Community Bank in Hayesville, N.C. Patients, families and friends are all welcome to attend. United Community Bank is located at the corner of Hwy. 64 and Hwy. 69. Meeting time is 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The group will meet twice a month (on the 2nd and 4th Mondays). For more information, please call Janet Curns evenings at 828-389-0295.
Narcotics Anonymous Weekly Meetings List
Mondays - 7 p.m. 12-Step meeting at Union County Annex Building located at 71 Hospital Street. This is an open meeting. Union County Anti-Drug Coalition Tuesdays - 4 p.m. Open discussion meeting at Towns County Avita Community Partners. Meet at 1100 Jack Dayton Circle, Young Harris, Ga. Tuesdays - 7 p.m. Discussion meeting at Union County Annex Building & New Hope Counseling at 71 Hospital St. Wednesdays - 6 p.m. Open discussion meeting at Union County Avita Community Partners. 41 Hospital St., Suite 100, Blairsville. Fridays - 8 p.m. Open discussion meeting at Union County Annex & New Hope Counseling, 71 Hospital St. All the meetings are open & anyone can attend. For more information regarding any of these meetings, please call 706-897-9775, 706-896-6263 or 706-745-4066.
Bereavement Support Group - Meeting Changes
Welcome to a community bereavement
support group. A place to share your thoughts and feelings and grow together with others who have experienced the loss of a loved one. First Thursday of every month at United Community Bank, Small Community Room, Blairsville from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. We will only meet once per month. Facilitator: Suzanne Repp, LCSW. The group is presented by Regency Hospice and is free of charge. Please call 1-800-577-8791 or 706896-1251 for more information.
Young Harris Al Anon
Beginning Tuesday, July 7 The Young Harris Al Anon Family Group will meet at 12 Noon every Tuesday in Young Harris, Ga., at Sharp Memorial United Methodist Church, Room 105. For more information, please call 706-781-3158.
Regency Hospice
Regency Hospice Invites You to "Dining With Friends" For those who have experienced the loss of a spouse, friend, partner or other and would enjoy a meal with others, please come and join us. Location: Daniel's Steak House in Hiawassee, Ga. Date: Friday, August 7, 2009, at 11:30 a.m. We will meet in the small private dining room. You can order from the menu or buy from the buffet. For more information, call Suzanne Repp, Bereavement Counselor at Regency Hospice at 706-896-1251. Please RSVP and leave message on Suzanne's voicemail. Hope to see you there.
Hospice of NGMC
Offers A Special Free Grief Support Group Hospice of Northeast Georgia Medical Center (NGMC) is offering a free six-week grief support group for families who’ve experienced the loss of a child. The group will meet at the following time and location: Gainesville, from 3 – 4 p.m. each Tuesday, during the weeks of August 11 through September 15, 2009. The support group will meet at the Hospice of NGMC office, located at 2150 Limestone Parkway, Suite 222. The support group is provided at no charge, but space is limited, and registration is required. To register, or for more information, call Jen Sorrells, LCSW, at 770219-8888, or email her at Jennifer.Sorrells@ nghs.com.
Look Good...Feel Better
Look Good…Feel Better®, a program designed to help women overcome the appearance-related side effects of cancer treatment, will hold its next session on Monday, August 17 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Murphy Medical Center, 3990 E. US Hwy 64 Alt., in Murphy. Classes are taught by professional cosmetologists and are open to all women undergoing cancer treatment. The program is free, but registration is required. Call 8378161 to sign up.
ACTIVITIES GWRRA meets
Chapter J of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) meets the fourth Saturday of each month at Daniel’s Steakhouse, Hiawassee, GA. We eat at 11 AM followed by the meeting at 12:00 during which rides and other activities are announced and discussed. We encourage current members of the GWRRA and anyone interested in becoming a member to join us. All motorcyclists are welcome and we look forward to seeing participants from other chapters. There are great rides coming up and we hope many of you will join us. For further information, contact Chapter Director, June Gottlieb, 706-896-7403
Tri-State Women
there is a place for you to receive support, gain leads, and spread the word about your practice or business in the area. Meetings are held every Tuesday of the month at 8 a.m. at Grinds N Glazes in Blairsville. For more information, please contact Susanne Johnson, President, at 706-7811678 or Cathy Wheeler at 706-781-1050.
Ga. Mtn. Writers Club
We meet 10 a.m. to noon the second Wednesday of the month at the St. Francis of Assisi Catholic church on the Young Harris Highway. We have no membership dues or elected officers and meet to share our writings and provide helpful criticism, inspiration, motivation and encouragement to each other. Everyone is welcome. You do not have to be a writer - just visit and enjoy listening to readings and discussion. You will be entertained – and maybe acquire a new interest. Call for information: Larry Casey at 7816636 or Ellie Dobson at 745-0678. Knights of Columbus, North Georgia Council Knights of Columbus, North Georgia Council, monthly meeting is on the second Thursday of the month and meets 7:30 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Blairsville. All active members are invited to attend the meeting and social hour.
Bagpipe Instruction
The Appalachian Saint Andrew’s Pipes and Drums bagpipe band is offering free instruction to all who want to learn how to play the Great Highland Bagpipe or learn Regimental Drumming. The band meets each Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon in the Parish Hall of Saint Clare’s Episcopal Church for instruction and practice. For further information, please call 706-835-9071 or 706-745-3526.
Mountain High Hikers Schedule
Mountain High Hikers schedule two hikes each Tuesday, occasionally specialty hike, and regular trail maintaining trips- all in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina and Georgia. Check the web site: MountainHighHikers.org for schedule and meeting locations or call 828-389-8240 for information.
Kiwanis Club
The Kiwanis Club of Blairsville is dedicated to serving and supporting young people in the immediate area around Blairsville through numerous projects. The Kiwanis Club meets at the Cobb’s Mill restaurant in Blairsville at 12:00 Noon each Monday. Come join in the fun with us. For more information, contact President Charlie Krick at (706)781-6793.
DAV
The Disabled American Veterans meet monthly on the second Monday of each month at noon in the Old Nursing Home, Room 116, in Blairsville. Please join them.
Club 180 for Teens
Join us on Fridays at 6:30 p.m. for fellowship, fun and snacks at Choestoe Baptist Church, 4455 Choestoe Church Rd., located south of Blairsville off Hwy. 129 and Hwy. 180. For more information and directions, please call the church at 706-745-6370.
Mountain Sounds Dulcimer Club
We meet every 2nd & 4th Tuesday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30p.m. at the Senior Center in Blairsville. No matter if you just started playing the dulcimer or if you are experienced, come join us for a good time playing your favorite songs and learning new songs. For more information, please contact LaDale at 706-835-1688 or raydale@windstream.net. Hope to see you at our next meeting!
Business Just 4 Hours
Formerly known as Business Women of Blairsville, the Tri-State Business Women is an organization of entrepreneurial women in Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee who own and operate their own businesses and are a positive force in the community. Their vision and mission is to support one another in continuing success through networking and marketing. If you are a woman in business in the area,
Just 4 hours a week can make a big difference in caring for abandoned and abused animals. Just 4 hours to walk dogs. Just 4 hours to groom dogs or cats. Just 4 house to clean the cattery. Just 4 hours to transport dogs and/or cats to the vet. If you have just 4 hours a week to volunteer your time and energy, please contact Castaway Critters at 706-781-3992 or call Martha at 706-3792729.
Trout Unlimited
mules, and oxen. Demonstrations of spinning, quilting, basket-making, chair caning, tomahawk throwing, blow-gun shooting, yoking oxen, cooking over the fire, and Bluegrass music will be going on inside and outside throughout the day. At this annual event hosted by the Union County Historical Society and sponsored by United Community Bank, activities from the past that celebrate the cultural heritage of the mountains will be centered around the 1906 Grapelle Mock home, 1861 Payne Cabin, the Duncan cabin, the Twiggs/Gray smokehouse, and other structures where the event is held. Visitors can participate by panning for gold, petting animals, and other activities. Visitors will also find candles; twig and bark furniture; garden art; fiber and gourd art; honey; soaps; jewelry; photography; pottery; homemade sauces, canned goods, wooden toys, crocheted and quilted items; hand painted glassware; herbal products; and more available for purchase on the grounds outside the heritage festivities. Free and open to the public. Contact the Historical Society at (706) 745-5493 or history1@windstream.net for additional information. See more pictures at http://unioncountyhistoricalsociety.blogspot.com/ and our website at www.unioncountyhistory.org.
others. Any questions or if you are planning to attend, please call Odell Plott at 706/835-7005 or Barbara at 706/379-3562.
and those related The Plott Family Reunion is scheduled September 12, 2009 at The Refuge on Plott Town Road, Young Harris, GA. The gates will be open at 10:00 AM. If you have pictures, notes or stories of the Plott family, please bring them to share with
Kindermusik
Plott Family Reunion
Trout Unlimited meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at Cadence Bank conference room in Blairsville at 7:00 p.m. For more information, please call Marcus Tuschel at 706-835-9010.
Experimental Aircraft Association
The Experimental Aircraft Association - local tri-state EAA Chapter #1211 meets the third Thursday, 7 p.m. of each month at Blairsville airport. For more information, contact Jim Olson at 828-557-2446.
Shooting Creek Basket Weavers Guild
The Shooting Creek Basket Weavers Guild meets on the 2nd Wed. of each month from 9:45 until 2:00 at the Shooting Creek Community Center (fire station) in NC. Refreshments are served and a business meeting is held before a weaving project is presented. For more information, contact Joan (Guild president) at 706-896-1534.
Amateur Radio
The 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. Our next meeting is to be held September 1st and will begin with a special technical session. For more information about joining the Club or becoming a HAM, call Don Deyton at 706-781-6665. Amateur license testing will be held on September 5th in Blairsville at 310 Welborn Street, Blairsville, GA. Contact Bob Ochs at 706-838-4728 for more information. Submitted by George Danner AI4VZ 706-745-7475
Netwest Poetry Critique Group
The Netwest Poetry Critique Group will not meet as scheduled for the month of July. It will resume at the regular time in August.
UC Republican Party
The Union County Republican Party holds its monthly meetings on the third Saturday of each month at Victoria’s Sweet Shop. Meetings begin at 9am and have an optional breakfast for $6. More information can be found at www.uniongop.org.
Tri-State Business Women
Women business owners in the tri-state area are welcome to attend and join our weekly meeting every Tuesday at 8am. Meetings are held at the Blairsville Restaurant with breakfast available to those interested. Come and see how women are making an impact as leaders in our community. For more information visit www.tri-statebusinesswomen.com.
Republican Women of Union County
The RWUC meets the fourth Tuesday of each month at 7pm. Meetings are held in the Brackett Room at the United Community Bank. For more information visit www.RepublicanWomenOfUnion.org.
Mountain Community Chorus
The Mountain Community Chorus will begin its 36th season on Monday, Sept. 14th. Auditions for new singers (tenors and basses especially in demand) will begin at 6 P.M. at the Young Harris Clegg Recital Hall, Young Harris, Ga. All interested singers are encouraged to join this outstanding choral group. For more information visit our website at www.mountaincommunitychorus.org.
Mothers of Preschoolers
Meets on the third Thursday of each month at First Baptist Church of Blairsville from 6-8pm. Call the church office at 706-745-2469 for more information. MOPS International, a non-profit mothering organization, creates communities and resources to help make "better moms who make a better world." A MOPS group is a place where moms can come-just as they are-to build friendships, receive mothering support, practical help and spiritual hope. Join us - because better moms, make a better world! Visit us at www.MOPS.org
Church
to pray intentionally for our community, state, nation and world. The priorities for our group have been to pray for our schools, for families, the Church and our nation. Is God calling you to begin a prayer group? Let absolutely nothing keep you from obeying Him.
Bible Bee
Union County Prayer Group
The Union County Prayer Group will no longer be meeting on Mondays in the Bank of Blairsville community room. The group is now meeting in a home in the Choestoe area to continue our work of prayer. God bless you for your kindness and hospitality. A challenge is offered to any person of faith reading this to initiate a prayer gathering in your home, church, office or place of business
Learn It! Speak It! Live It! Introducing the Local Bible Bee. A refreshing and stimulating Bible memory competition for individual students from age 7 to 18. September 12, 2009. Held at Family Life Center, House of Prayer, Blairsville, GA. Top 100 nation-wide winners in each age group advance to the National Competition in Washington DC November 5-6, 2009. $260,000 in prize money. Sign up now! Registration deadline April 30. For more information contact Joyce Stewart at joyinjesus@windstream.net or 706-897-9362. www. Biblebee.org.
Fan n i n :
Upcoming Events Holds Free Preview Classes at The Art Center. The new schedule for Kindermusik classes is set! Ms. Bonnie Bost, Certified Kindermusik instructor, will be offering free preview classes to acquaint parents and children with Kindermusik. Free classes will be Mondays, July 27 and August 3, Saturdays, July 25 and August 1, please call for times. With more than 25 years experience in early childhood development, Kindermusik is the world’s most trusted name in musical learning. Whether it’s exposure to music and movement, or early communications through sign language, you and your child will be amazed at the results. Classes and age groups offered are: Kindermusik Village, newborn – 18 months; Sign and Sing, 6 months – 3 years; Our Time, 18 months – 3 years; ABC Music and Me, 4 – 6 years, and Family Time, newborn – 7 years. Regular classes start August 8th, 10th or September 14th (depending on the class). For more information on classes and times, please call The Art Center in Blue Ridge at 706-632-2144.
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, National Guard, reserve, retired, former military, Public Health Service, NOAA officers, warrant officers, and surviving spouses are invited to attend. For information please contact one of the following individuals, in North Carolina: Jim Ferrell at 828-335-9203, and in Georgia: John Quinlan at 706-896-2430, or visit www. moaa.org/chapter/blueridgemountains.
Mountain Community Chorus
The Mountain Community Chorus will begin its 36th season Monday, Sept. 14th. Auditions for new singers (tenors and basses especially in demand) will begin at 6 P.M. at the Young Harris College Clegg Recital Hall, Young Harris, Ga. All interested singers are encouraged to join this outstanding choral group. For more information visit our website at www.mountaincommunitychorus.org.
Arrest Reports
The following is the arrest report for the Union County Jail. This report is from the open records for the period of August 16, 2009 to August 24, 2009. The following persons were arrested and charged with offenses, but have not been found guilty. 08/17/09 Travis Wyatt Beaver, 26, of Milledgeville, Ga., hold for another agency; Ellsworth Harold Anderson, 44, of Murphy, N.C., arrested for D.U.I.; speeding in excess of maximum limits; 08/18/09 Karla Leann Allison, 28, of Hayesville, N.C., arrested for failure to maintain lane; driving with license suspended or revoked; Debra Jean Mozingo, 49, of Hiawassee, Ga., arrested for D.U.I. drugs; following too close; Sandi Jean Atkins, 19, of Blairsville, arrested for probation violation; William Colt Atkins, 21, of Blairsville, arrested for probation violation; Matthew Lee Taylor, 20, of Blairsville, arrested for probation violation; Rachel Lynn Stanton, 17, of Blairsville, arrested for possession of marijuana less than 1 oz. 08/19/09 Terry Keith Worley, 51, of Copper Hill, Tenn., arrested for D.U.I.; open
container; James Lee Ballard, 46, of Blairsville, arrested for obstruction of officer; 08/21/09 Michael Lee White, 43, of Morganton, Ga., serving time; Stanley Allen Carwile, 27, of Blairsville, serving time; Trudy Dawn Hamby, 47, of Blairsville, serving time; Irene Watson Shipman, 51, of Morganton, Ga., serving time; 08/22/09 Virginia Pierce Virden, 17, of Blairsville, arrested for theft by shoplifting; Cassandra Nicole Hale, 17, of Blairsville, arrested for theft by shoplifting; 08/23/09 James Randy Reed, 36, of Marble, Ga., arrested for aggravated stalking; William James Carryer, 36, of Blairsville, arrested for fleeing/attempting to elude; driving without license; obstruction of officer; Ruben Dario Castano, 36, of Lawrenceville, Ga., arrested for driving with license suspended or revoked; failure to yield row at appropriate sign; no proof of insurance; tire requirements; Jean Jerengo Ducre, 31, of Hayesville, N.C., arrested for driving with license suspended or revoked; registration requirements; no proof of insurance;
Worth Considering A thought for today
No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars or sailed to an uncharted land or opened a new heaven to the human spirit. -Helen Keller Today I will be happy, I will keep the spirit of wonder, I will be kind to my fellow traveler, And I will seek God’s guidance. Even if clouds cover the stars I will know that they continue to shine. -Ethelene Dyer Jones
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CO M MUN IT Y Tributes Martin H. Jones
Jim Easterling of Apopka, FL. Mr. Jones graduated from Columbia Military Academy in 1960, in Columbia, TN. He retired from Florida Power and Light Company in Sarasota, FL. He had worked with March of Dimes, Toast Masters, was past President of Georgia Mountain Classic Cars, and was a member of the Church of Christ faith. Memorial services will be conducted Saturday, August 29, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. from the Akins of Blue Ridge Chapel with Rev. Claude Mathis officiating. The family will meet with friends from 4:00-6:00 p.m. the day of the service. Memorial contributions may be made to a local animal shelter or to the Charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of arrangements.
Roger William Henry
He retired from Airlift International. Mr. Henry had been preceded in death by his wife, Doris Parrish Henry; a brother, Gordon Stowe Henry, and a sister, Gertrude Elizabeth Henry Bouton. Surviving family members include a son, Paul Henry, of Carrizozo, New Mexico; and a daughter, Ruth Ann Henry, of Australia. No services are planned at this time. Cochran Funeral Home - Blairsville Chapel in charge of arrangements. Please send condolences to www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.
Mr. Martin H. Jones, age 67, of Mineral Bluff, GA passed away Saturday, August 15, 2009 at his home. He enjoyed family, friends, fishing, and old antique cars. He was born in Washington, D.C. and moved from Sarasota, FL to Mineral Bluff, GA for retirement in 1999. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold B. and Helen Johnston Jones. He is survived by his wife, Ann L. Jones of the home; daughter and sonin-law, Luria and Patrick Messina of Orlando, FL; sons and daughter-in-law, Melvin and Diane Jones of Jim Thorpe, PA and Maxwell and Karen Jones of Lakewood Ranch, FL; grandchildren, Damian, Nicholas, Katie, Emily, Zachariah, and Max; brother and sister-inlaw, Harold and Nancy Jones of Ocala, FL; sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Terry Stewart of Crestview, FL; sister-in-law and husband, Sidney and
Mr. Roger William Henry, age 91, of Blairsville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2009 in Chatuge Regional Nursing Home in Hiawassee, Georgia. Mr. Henry was born July 6, 1918, in South Norwalk, Connecticutt, a son of the late William James Henry and Bessie Stowe Henry. He gradulated from Roosevelt Aviation School in Mineola, New York, on December 20, 1940. Roger received his FAA Airframes and Powerplant and Ground Instruction Certificates. He performed aircraft maintenance on several non-scheduled airlines under contract with the U.S. Government.
Granville Edwin Noblit versity of Florida and a member of Phi Kappa Tau fraternity. Upon graduation III Granville Edwin (G.E.) Noblit, III (Bud), age 77, of Young Harris, Georgia, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at Union General Hospital in Blairsville, Georgia, following a brief illness. Bud was born in Tarpon Springs, Florida on January 16, 1932. He was the grandson of Tarpon Springs pioneer, Granville Edwin Noblit, Sr., originally from Brockwayville, Pennsylvania. Bud was preceded in death by his brother, William V. Noblit, and his son, Granville Edwin Noblit, IV. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Evelyn K. Noblit, of Young Harris; two daughters: Carol N. Mahler (Michael J. Mahler) of Auburndale, Florida and Jill N. MacGregor (Duncan Travis MacGregor) of Tarpon Springs, Florida; his daughter-in-law, Deborah K. Noblit, of Oldsmar, Florida; his sister, Mary Dawn Dewees of Mission Veijo, California; 9 grandchildren and other relatives and dear friends. Bud was a 1953 graduate of the Uni-
from UF, he received his commission in the U.S. Navy, as Lieutenant Junior Grade, where he served as a communications and underwater demolition officer during the Korean War. He was assigned to the U.S.S. Exploit, one of the first non-magnetic mine-sweepers. Upon completion of his tour of duty, Bud became a partner in his family's insurance business, Noblit Insurance Agency, Inc., founded by his father, Granville Edwin Noblet, Jr., in 1938. Bud retired from the agency in 1987. He was involved in many civic organizations and a member of First United Methodist Church of Tarpon Springs. In 2002, Bud and Evelyn settled in the Young Harris community. A memorial service will be held at a later date in his hometown of Tarpon Springs. Cochran Funeral Home - Blairsville Chapel, in charge of arrangements. Please send condolences to www.cochranfuneralhomes.com
Elva Harris Payne
ington, David Payne & Robert Payne of Murphy. 14 great-grandchildern: Joshua & Jason Burrell, Ethan, Evan & Bryson Sneed, Torin & Lochlan Rogers, Payne & Clarie Kukulinski, Rylie, Sydney & Brinkley Payne, Ryan & Tyler Payne. 2 great-great-grandchildern; Lauren & Joshua Jr. Burrell. 2 loving caregivers, neice Linda Kilpatrick of Murphy and Margaret Lewis of Isabella.2 sisters; Betty Smith & Anna Bell Hughes of Gastonia, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives. Friends will be received Thursday, August 20, 2009 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at the at the Cochran Funeral Home, Murphy, NC. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 21,2009 at 1:00 P.M. in the Hopewell Baptist Church with Rev. Aud Brown and Pastor Bill Manghan officiating. Serving as pallbearers are: Bradley Burrell, Jon Payne, David Payne, Robert Payne, Joshua Burrell & Hoyt Kilpatrick. Interment will follow in the Hopewell Baptist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family request memorials may be made to the Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 201 Hopewell Road, Murphy, N. C. 28906. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Cochran Funeral Home of Murphy, NC. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com
Elva Harris Payne, 94 years old of US 64 west Murphy passed away at her residence Tuesday, August 18, 2009. She was a native and lifetime resident of Cherokee Co. and daughter of the late Lonzo and Dixie Wallace Harris. Elva was preceded in death by her devoted husband Harold Milton Payne on February 5, 1975 and loving daughter-in-law, Janice Kephart Payne on March 21, 2009, also sisters; Edna Roberts, Hazel Kimsey, and brothers; James (Bud) Harris, Luther Harris, Fred Harris. She was a homemaker and loved cooking for family and friends. She attended Hopewell Baptist Church. She also enjoyed attending school sporting events to watch and support her grandchildren who she thought so much of and loved dearly. Surviving are: daughter & son-inlaw, Katherine & Johnnie Burrell of Murphy, daughter & son-in-law, Barbara & Bill Tipton of Brasstown, son, Paul Payne of Murphy, son & daughter-in-law, Ronnie & Linda Payne of Murphy. 7 grandchildern: Bradley Burrell of Savannah, Dianna Burrell Sneed of Murphy, Donna TiptonRogers of Murphy, Paula Payne Kukulinski of Raleigh, Jon Payne of Wash-
New friends are silver, but old ones are gold Union County Library is fortunate to have so many friends and supporters, and one of those is United Community Bank, which has continued to support the Library for many years. As a matter of fact, the current Library was purchased from and is housed in what was once the main branch of the bank (when it was known back then as Union County Bank.) In keeping with its commitment to aid the Library, UCB committed to be one of the sponsors of the Friends of Union County Library's Annual Auction to be held the second Saturday in October. The annual auction helps raise funds for the furnishings and equipment needed when the renovation and expansion project is completed. Taking advantage of the beautiful weather here in the mountains, Teresa Moore of United Community Bank stepped outdoors recently to present a check to Jeanie Bullock, President of FOUCL. Long-term commitments like this have enabled the Library to flourish and grow and become the most widely used branch in the Mountain Regional Library System. It is not a partnership that is taken lightly, and it is with deep appreciation that FOUCL accepted this recent show of support. From left: Jeanie Bullock and Teresa Moore
Mickey Cummings Speaks to the Kiwanis Club Mickey Cummings, County Coordinator for the UGA Cooperative Extension Service, spoke to the Kiwanis Club at their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday at Antoineta’s Restaurant... The title of his talk was “Natural treasures of the Blur Ridge”. He presented photos of native plants, including many varieties of flame azaleas, trailing arbutus,dwarf crested iris, trilliums, pink lady slippers, iron weed, joe pye weed, jewel weed, goldenrod, cardinal flower, louse wort, Dutchman breeches, and showy orchid. There were pictures of rock overhangs on Blood Mountain, Brasstown Bald, and Slaughter Mountain; and pictures of a 52” diameter hemlock, a 54” dia. Poplar. Old growth poplars in Cooper Creek, and yellow birches on the upper elevation
of Brasstown Bald. The yellow birch is a native of New England and is uncommon in this area. He showed photos of 20 waterfalls in this area, many of which are easily accessible. A new program which is being started for the youth is a wildlife judging team The Kiwanis Club is proud to support the 4H Club sponsored by the Extension Service and appreciates the time that Mickey spent with us. The Kiwanis Club of Blairsville is dedicated to serving and supporting young people in the immediate area around Blairsville through numerous projects. The Kiwanis Club meets at the Antionetta's restaurant in Blairsville at 12:00 Noon on each Monday. Come join in the fun with us. For more information, contact President Sonny Mahan by email at Sonny.Mahan@brmemc.com
McTaggart named Chairman of Resources Committee of Community Council Louise McTaggart, Broker/Owner of Louise McTaggart & Associates, has been named 2009-10 Chairman of the Resources Committee of the Community Council of the Georgia Mountain Mountain Research and Education Committee. In making the announcement, Community Council Chairman Sandy Nicolette said, "We are so pleased that Louise is serving as Chairman of this most important committee. This standing committee is charged with securing the funds needed to finance the programs and activities of the Council. As Resources Committee Chairman, Louise is the principal liaison between the volunteer annual campaign organization and the Council. A member of the Council, Louise has been a key friend from the very beginning. In 2008-09 she served with distinction as Chairman of the very successful "Stewards of the Mountains" Campaign. Her qualities of dedication, organizational abilities and generosity will provide the leadership by example which is needed in this role. Louise succeeds Bob Ramay as Chairman. On behalf of the Coun-
From left: Louise McTaggart, Chairman, Resources Committee; Sandy Nicolette, Chairman, Community Council; Joe Garner, Superintendent, GMRE Center. Not pictured - Bob Ramay, Past Chairman, Resources Committee. cil, our profound thanks to Bob for his effective and fruitful leadership the last two years." Louise McTaggart & Associates has become one of the most successful real estate firms in the region. McTaggart and her associates are noted for their professionalism, friendly service and knowledge of the region. A native of Hayesville, North Carolina, McTaggart attended Brevard College before entering Western Carolina University where she earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in biology. She was an educator for 14 years, teaching first
in the Clay County, North Carolina system, then at Sue Bennett College and later in the Atlanta area. Returning to Hayesville, McTaggart went into business there and later in Hiawassee before entering the real estate field. She moved to Blairsville in 1987 and opened her own office in 1996. Active in numerous civic affairs, McTaggart served as President of the Reach of Song organization and has supported the Scottish Festival, Relay for Life and the Butternut Creek Festival among others. "I am pleased to accept the Chair-
manship of the Resources Committee for 2009-10. The Committee and I look forward to working with friends in the campaign organization this fall to present the remarkable story of the work of the Council to our community. My first major task was to recruit an outstanding business and civic leader to serve as Chairman of the "Nurture Our Roots" Campaign organization. I hit a home run when Susie Rose agreed to be the Chairman. I am fortunate to have an experienced and committed Resources Committee to assist me, beginning with past chairman Bob Ramay. I can also count on the good work of Committee members Jim Dobson, Joe Garner, Alan Kumler, John Mays, Francis McDowall, Bill Moshier and Mike Thompson." Ramay said, "We are grateful to the volunteers who have worked in our past campaigns and, of course, our donors whose generosity made the programs and activities of the Community Council possible. All of us on the Resources Committee are committed to assisting Susie and Louise in every way possible in this fall's campaign."
BI-LO and the community help Hospital Aux Early Monday morning, Brenda Reed, BI-LO’s manager, contacted Claudia Parks, the president of the Union General Hospital Auxiliary, notifying her that the Auxiliary had another check for $1500.00 from the boosterplus fundraising program. “Fantastic and thank you! I’ll be down as soon as I can get dressed,” was Claudia’s response. Thanks goes to Pat Cook, Auxiliary member who headed up the boosterplus program for the organization. We had full cooperation from our membership who went out into the community and promoted this fund-raising program by giving out the boosterplus barcode leaflets. Claudia Parks, president, expresses for the Auxiliary thanks and appreciation for the community support. “We will continue with the BI-LO boostersplus program and we encourage everyone to help us with this painless fund raising
From left: Brenda Reed, BI-LO Manager; Claudia Parks, Auxiliary President endeavor!” The Auxiliary raises funds to be used in several areas—Union General Hospital, Union County Nursing Home and scholarships for students
who apply and qualify in the health care professions. “It is a pleasure for BI-LO to be a part of the community and to help with the
funding of the Hospital Auxiliary and other non-profit organizations in raising money for their individual projects and needs through the boostersplus program. BI-LO wants to help support what matters to the local community,” states Brenda Reed, store manager. Please stop by the BI-LO Supermarket at 342 Blue Ridge Street and apply for your Bonus Card and then check to see how to help the Auxiliary. By signing up with Union General Hospital Auxiliary boostersplus program one percent of all purchases will be donated to the Auxiliary by BI-LO corporate. It costs nothing from our patrons. If you are in the UG Hospital Lobby, ask one of the Auxiliary members for more information. Watch for posters with barcode leaflets and Auxiliary members at the BI-LO store handing out the barcode leaflets to be scanned. Thanks to BI-LO and to our community!
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ing. She took Classical Guitar at KenNorth Georgia Home School Class Schedule 2009-2019 Schedule Band has opened registration for Tuesdays: Reinhardt College (Falany Hall's Choir Room) nesaw College from Mary Akerman and other classes at Kennesaw and 2:50- 3:50pm Home school Choir (8yrs+) the 2009-2010 year!! NGHSB is a Thursdays: At Living Word Church Jasper, GA Reinhardt to further her degree. She Christain music ministry committed 10:00-10:30am Preschool Music (3ys+) becameamemberoftheGoldenKey to offering home schooled students 10:45-11:30am Beginner Recorder (6yrs+) National Honor Society at this time. and their families the opportunity to 11:45-12:30am Intermediate Recorder 10:00-11:00am Beginner Concert Band (9yrs+) When she had a baby in 1992 and take thirty weekly instructions. (Par11:00-12:00pm Intermediate Band (9yrs) twins in 1994 her class taking ended. entscanjoin,too!) 12:00- 1:00pm Jazz Band (for advanced musicians) She has experience with community To honor God with the talents 10:00-10:45am Beginner Piano (6yrs+) 11:00-12:00pm Intermediate Piano theatre (mostly musicals) and sings He has blessed the students with, we 12:00- 1:00pm Intermediate Guitar with the Cherokee Community haveaconcertattheendofthefalland 1:15- 2:00pm Beginner Guitar (6yrs+) Chorale where she's done many solos springsemester! Orchestra.Deborahhasaveryactiveprivate and small and large group ensemble We have professionally trained studio in Cumming where she resides with work. At times, the solos have been accomteachers! Mrs.Jackie Gray is the instructor of our her husband and two children. She is an ac- panied by members of the Atlanta SymPreschool, Beginner Recorder, and Inter- tive member at Christ the King Lutheran phonyOrchestra. Since Reinhardt, she's been a piano acmediate Recorder classes. She graduated Church where she performs as flute soloist, in chamber ensembles, and serves as chilcompanist at 3 different churches and Minfrom West Georgia College in 1993 with a dren's choir musical director. Deborah is a isterofMusicat2differentchurches. degreeinpianoperformance/pedagogy. Mr. Chris Walston is our Jazz Band inMrs. Deborah Scarazzo, the director of member of the National Flute association, our Beginner and Intermediate Band. Her the Atlanta Flute Club, and Georgia Music structor.Hehasstudiedfortheministryfirst, education includes a Master of Music Edu- Educators Association. Deborah has taught but God led him to minister in a different way. He is experienced in leading Jazz EncationDegreefromColumbusStateUniver- atthecollegelevelfor13years. Mrs.Carol See is our instructor for Begin- sembles at the high school level in the Cobb sity, Graduate studies in flute performance at DePaul University, Bachelor of Music in ner and Intermediate Piano and Beginner County School System. He has been the flute performance from the University of and Intermediate Guitar Classes. She has an Jazz band instructor for Joyful Noise Home Denver. She has studied flute with various Elementary Education Degree from Con- School Band, Inc. for many years and is curmasterflutistsinvarioussettings.Shehasalso cordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota in rently instructing for them, also. Chris owns performed with the Gainesville Symphony 1973. She's taught at Reinhardt College for theWoodwindShopatBigCanoeinJasper, Orchestra, Gainesville Theater Orchestra, 11 1/2 years in the areas of guitar/voice/ GA,andteachesprivatelessonstomanystuMacon Symphony Orchestra, Denver piano/piano lab and was "instrumental" in dentswhosuccessfullyaspiretoAll-State. Community Opera and Musical Theater getting their group ensemble program go-
Church Announcements
Lunch on the hill Zion UMC
What a blessed summer we are having! Wednesdays have offered some very special times of good Christian fellowship and great food! Thanks to Zion's chef's, Bonnie Hayward and Gene Oatley the menu has been outstanding! Your participation helps support several mission areas of the church and we thank you for your loyalty. Everybody's favorite Chicken Pie and dressing is on the menu for Sept. 2nd followed by Baked Ziti on the 9th. Each entree comes with a side dish, bread, drink, homemade dessert, lots of hugs and smiles!! Zion's Sunday School program begins at 9:30 a.m. every Sunday mornig. At the present time we are studying David's Psalm, 119; God's Word is Sweeter than Honey! Worship Service begins at 11:00 a.m. There are opportunities for Bible Study every Sunday afternoon at 4:00 and Wednesday evening at 7:30 p.m. We look forward to serving you the best food in town! Soul food all week long and physical food every Wednesday from 11:30 1:00 p.m. Zion UMC is located at 4812 Young Harris Highway in Blairsville, GA
Your Journey from Mourning to Joy
GriefShare is a Biblically-based weekly support group for people grieving the death of someone close. It’s a place where you can be around people who understand how you feel and the pain of your loss. At GriefShare, you’ll learn valuable information that will help you through this difficult time in your life. A GriefShare group meets every Tuesday, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. starting September 1, at All Saints Lutheran Church in Blairsville. Call 706 745-7777 for more information.
Creating Your Life Experiences Seminar at Unity
The Monthly Inner Wisdom Spiritual Development Circle meeting is August 23, 2009 - 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. Dr. Reggie Johnson will lead a class on exploring the mechanics of Divine Creation and Manifestation through prayer and meditation. Dr. Johnson explains how the Higher Self is The God-Mind and is the source of empowerment, and the KEY to Enlightenment. Scientists have known for a longtimethatmosthumansonlytapinto10% or less of their minds. The other 90% or more
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Gospel Song Festival of Choirs 2009
will be held at Little Brasstown Baptist Church Sunday evening, September 27th The Prelude starts at 6 p.m. and Choirs begin singing at 6:30 p.m. For more information Call Jeri Ruth Roberts 2 837-6160.
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All sizes, Infant to Adult on 29 Aug. 09 from 08:00 -12:00 at the Rock Church Of Blairsville located at 620 Shoe Factory Road, Suite 6; for info please call (706) 745-7625
Flower show to be held
The Union County Farmer’s Market will host a Community Flower Show on September 5, 2009 at the Farmer’s Market in the Courthouse. Participants will be able to exhibit Cut Specimens, Container Plants, Hanging Containers, Trees/Shrubs, Native Plants and Herbs. In each category you can exhibit plants in bloom or foliage plants and there is also a division for youth. Registration for the Flower Show will be held on Friday, September 4 from 12:00-3:30 pm in the lower level of the Courthouse next to the elevator. Participation is open to anyone in surrounding counties. Participants must have grown any item they wish to
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exhibit in the Flower Show. For more information regarding the Flower Show please call the Union County Cooperative Extension Office at 706-439-6030. The Flower Show is being organized by Master Gardeners, area Garden Club Members, the Union County Cooperative Extension Office and the Union County Commissioner’s Office.
DAR meeting
The September meeting of the Old Unicoi Trail Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be held at The Oaks in Hiawassee, GA, Saturday, September 14th, 2009, at 10:15 AM. In honor of US Constitution Week, Georgia DAR State Regent Barbara Chastain, an auxiliary member of the Old Unicoi Trail Chapter, will present a program on the US Constitution. Hostesses are Cathy Alexander and Linda Cattanach. If you are interested in learning more about DAR, an organization for women who have Revolutionary War patriots in their family history, contact Eloise Wolfersteig, Regent, 706-379-2533. Old Unicoi Trail Chapter serves Towns, Union, and Fannin Counties. The Old Unicoi Trail homepage is found online at http://oldunicoitrail.georgiastatedar.org.
Child Evangelism Fellowship
of Northeast Georgia in Toccoa, Ga., will present a 2-day Teacher Training Seminar on Friday, August 28 from 6:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. and on Saturday, August 29 from 12 Noon - 5:30 p.m. It will be held at Toccoa Falls College in the Christian Education Building. The seminar will cover How to Lead a Child to Christ, Teaching Memory Verses, Teaching Scriptural Songs, Bible Lessons weaving in the gospel and teaching for the Christian child, Giving an invitation and counseling, missions and review games. The seminar is free and open to everyone interested in teaching children. This seminar would benefit those who teach Sunday School, Junior Church or other children's programs. Please invite others to come with you and call 706-886-413- to register for the seminar.
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MASSAGE THERAPY- IN THE comfort of your home. Licensed and insured. 18 years experience, call Gerri; 1 hour $40; Half 2005 DODGE DAKOTA QUAD hour $25; 706-896-6108. cab 4x4. Super nice truck, loadLandscaping Services ed. Aprox. 80k miles. New tires, maintained regularly. CD chang- A&R LANDSCAPE- DESIGNer, power everything. V8 mag- ING, PLANTING and maintainnum. Room for 6 inside cab. Be- ing lawns and gardens. 706low kbb value $12,900 firm. 994-2457. 706-299-3159 or 706-299-1431, Lawn & Garden located in Young Harris. A&R LANDSCAPE Residential, 2005 FORD FOCUS SES, Runs and commercial lawn care. GREAT! Automatic, white, pow- Plant, turf and grassing, lot er locks, power windows, leath- clean up, mulching and retaining er seats, tinted windows. Great walls. 706-994-2457. gas mileage. Well maintained car. Asking below Kelly Blue Merchandise Book. Asking $5000, OBO. 706299-1614 or 706-299-1431 TWIN BEDS, 2 REGULAR, 2 leave message. extra long. All 4 with mattresses, 92 F-350 7.3 RE-BUILT trans- boxsprings & frames; $35 each mission and re-built motor, auto. set. Also, GENERATOR, Generwith flat bed. $3,500. Call Matt ac 5500 EXL; 706-896-3743. Al706-897-4015 so small fridge & microwave, 98 CROWN VICTORIA. EX- cheap. IT’S TIME TO MULCH CELLENT shape, $2800. 706THOSE FLOWER BEDS BEFORE 897-4015
Employment Help Wanted
EXPERIENCE NAIL TECH NEEDED. Also existing clientele preferred. Please call Day Spa in Hiawassee. 706-896-1890. NOW HIRING AT HIAWASSEE Huddle House. CNA’S NEEDED FOR CHEROKEE and Clay County. Please call Helen @ (828) 835-8147 8/12/-9/12/2009R___________________________
VETERINARY HOSPITAL seeks full-time Veterinary assistant. Responsibilities include: assisting with veterinary medical and surgical techniques, animal handling/restraint, animal ward and kennel care. Please send resume and cover letter to: lcah-vettech1@brmemc.net or fax to: Justin @ 706-8961563. 8/19-8/26/2009____________
VETERINARY HOSPITAL
SEEKS MATURE, FRIENDLY, EFFICIENT PART OR FULL-TIME RECEPTIONIST/
ASSISTANT TO OFFICE MANAGER WITH STRONG PHONE/CUSTOMER
RELATION SKILLS.
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ANTIQUES ANTIQUE WAREHOUSE CLOSING DOWN, FORMERLY HARRAD’S OF BLUE RIDGE. 60% OFF EVERYTHING! OVER 1,000 STAINED GLASS WINDOWS, DOORS, TRANSOMS, PANELS, GARDEN GATES, AND FURNITURE. OPEN 11 A.M. TO 5 P.M. WEDNESDAY THRU SUNDAY PLEASE CALL 706-632-1066 7/15-8/26/2009____________ 1983 24 FOOT PONTOON BOAT FOR SALE $3500.00 678-910-3055 OR 678-910-3187 8/12-9/10/2009____________
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WORK
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Merchandise: Furniture SOLID CHERRY TABLE 61” long 42” wide plus 3 12” leaves, 4 chairs to match. Have table pads to set table plus leaves $300. 828-389-6181. SOLID OVAL PINE TABLE 71” long 41” wide includes 24” leaf has 4 chairs with cane seat and ladder backs. $250. 828-3896181.
6914. WORLD OF LEISURE 3PC. slate oak pool table w/ accessories. $1000; 706-897-3730.
Motorcycles
2007 KTM 125: 10 hours, and never raced. Runs great. Comes with all riding gear. Call 706-897-8439.
Pets & Livestock
LOOKING FOR BUMPERPULL HORSE trailer in good shape. Nothing too pricey. If you have one for sale or you want to get rid of call 706-299-1614. PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING, BOARDING & Grooming, 1-4 week courses available, training service guaranteed, references abundant, GSD breeders. Located in Mineral Bluff, GA visit mountaindogboarding.com (706)374-9021 8/12-9/2/2009R____________________________
RVs/Recreation
FIFTHWHEEL CAMPER FOR SALE 2000 year model 2 super slide outs in great shape use very little. 39 feet long and includes hitch. $8900. 706-4357861.
Rentals
Real Estate
2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH MOBILE HOME
AWARD MOBILE HOMES HAS NEW SINGLE-WIDES THAT START IN THE
UPPER TEEN’S AND PAYMENTS THAT COULD BE LESS THAN MONTH.
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“NOBODY BUT NOBODY BEATS OUR PRICES!” WE ALSO TAKE “TRADE-INS” ! AWARD MOBILE HOMES 706-692-5787 JASPER, GA. 8/12-8/26/2009_______________________
AWARD MOBILE HOMES HAS LOST OUR LEASE! ALL LOT MODELS HAVE BEEN REDUCED THOUSANDS, 28 X 80 NEW 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH. LIST PRICE WAS $98,000.00. BUT NOW! FOR ONLY $69,900.00 AND ALSO INCLUDES FREE FURNITURE DELIVERY & SET UP, AC, AND SKIRTING. THIS HOUSE IS OVER 2,000 SQUARE FEET AND FULLY LOADED WITH
FIREPLACE, SIDE X SIDE REFRIGERATOR, MICROWAVE, DISHWASHER, DELUXE RANGE, OVAL GLASS FRONT DOOR, GLAMORE BATH, STORM WINDOWS, PLUSH CARPET, AND MUCH, MUCH MORE! PAYMENT COULD BE LESS THAN $450.00 PER MONTH AND SAVE OVER $28,000.00! HIGHEST QUALITY AT LOWEST PRICES! THIS IS A SHOW HOME! AWARD MOBILE HOMES, 1 MILE NORTH OF HWY. 53 ON HWY. 515, JASPER, GA. 706-692-5787. THIS AD MUST BE PRESENTED PRIOR TO PURCHASE!
GREAT YEAR ROUND RETREAT for camper or park mod8/12-8/26/2009_______________________ el. 2 arge lots available beautifully landscaped close to Lake Chatuge and town. Mountain views. Now only $250/month ea. Rentals with 1 year lease. (706) 2072BR/2BA VERY PRETTY 4159. HOUSE; in quiet location, in HiReal Estate: Homes awassee, close to town. All appliances/washer, dryer & water 2BR/2BA MOBILE, CHA, included $625/mo. (plus security COMPLETELY furnished on deposits) 706-896-4988 or 706pond, 55+ community. Year round Mtn. views, decks, car- 781-9917. 3BR/2BA 2 CAR ATTACHED port, many extras. $49,500. garage close to Young Harris 706-896-8363 or 706-897College. Beautiful & private; 0311. $900 month/deposit, plus utilitMOUNTAIN VIEW, 3BD/ 2BA, ies; 706-897-3730. fireplace, designer deck, all ap- CITY OF HIAWASSEE, 2/2 with pliances including washer & dry- fireplace, lake access; $700 er. $159,900. East of Hiawas- month, security & references resee near 76; 706-896-2999. quired. Available immediately; 813-778-2424. STOP-READ PRIVATE UPSCALE HOME $349,000 short sale Make offer- in town- lake view, with 2 car garage near Young lake access & mountain views. Harris College. 3 bedroom 2 4br/4ba, oversize 2 car garage, bath Main Floor, 2 bedroom 1 complete apartment downstairs. bath second level. $1200/month Many, many extras. Almost plus security deposit, utilities not new. Excellent condition. Must included, non smoker or For sell. Beautifully furnished by de- Sale $399,900. 706-897-3730 signer. Owner must sell furniture 2 BR/ 2 BA downstairs apartand furnishings at fraction of ment with patio, carport, overcost. Charlotte Ledford Realtor; looking downtown Hiawassee & 706-781-7028. mountains. Private and quiet REAL ESTATE: LAND neighborhood. $600 per month plus utilities. Call 770-947-0103 FOR SALE or 706-896-0847. 1 ACRE CREEKFRONT 1BR/1BA COTTAGE FOR WAS: $59,900 RENT water, and trash pick-up NOW!!! $39,900 included. $300/mo. Plus deposOWNER: 828-488-2193 it. 706-896-8839.
FOR RENT
HIAWASSEE, GA $100.00 PER WEEK OR
$400.00 PER MONTH. $200.00 SECURITY DEPOSIT NO PETS!! CALL 706-835-6561
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HOUSE FOR RENT NEAR BLUE RIDGE LAKE. 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH. 2 DECKS, WALL TO WALL CARPET, LARGE YARD WITH LOTS OF TREES. $510 PER MONTH. REFERENCES REQUIRED. DEPOSIT. 706-851-4196
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TRAILER FOR RENT 2 BEDROOM, 2 1/2 BATH 188 FORD ROAD WARNE, NC. $500 PER MONTH FULLY APPLIANCED
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Services
CLAYTON KELLER HOMEBUILDER. CUSTOM built homes. Painting and Remodeling. Licensed and Insured. 706-896-5118 or 239-8515423.
HERITAGE CHRISTIAN DAYCARE AGES 6 weeks to school age ABEKA Curriculum used call Laurie at 706-897-0622.
HORSE BACK RIDING LESSONS for kids. Horses are calm and well behaved. Given by an experienced rider. Interested? Call for more information or rates. 706-299-1614. HOUSE CLEANING/ MONTHLY HOUSE watching, references available, Debby; 706-8960589. WILL BABY SIT YOUR CHILD OR CHILDREN: Any age. Reasonable rates.References available. Call 706-299-1614
Watercraft
SAILBOAT 12 FT. AMF. “PUFFIN” Fiberglass hull inlcudes 3hp. motor & trailer. $2,000. Call 706-896-2664.
Wanted
WANTED-USED BOOKS Will buy your used books. Must be in good condition. Daytime: 828BUSH HOGGING, STUMP-GRINDING, GARDENS 389-2613 or evening: 828-389plowed, gravel-roads/driveways 4326. scraped, post-holes dug, sickle mowing. Free estimates, Yard/Garage Sales reasonable rates, dependable CLEANING OUT SALE! FURNITURE, clothing etc. Victoria service. (828) 837-7809 Woods Drive, Hiawassee. FriCell: (828) 361-8738 day & Saturday, August 28th 8/12-9/2/2009R___________________________ &29th; 706-835-5330. 703-CONSTRUCTION GARAGE SALE CORNER OF D&L dogwood & Hwy 288 HiawasPAINTING & DRYWALL INC. see. Washer, dryer, furniture, Painting/Staining household items & clothes. Interior • Exterior • Residential Items very clean and priced to • Commercial sell. Saturday 8-29 from 8a.mDRYWALL 2p.m. Hang • Finish • Texture all types of finishes & textures YARD SALE- HOUSEHOLD GOODS, glass, assorted odd 100% Quality Driven. and ends. 548 Nicholson Trail, Free Estimates Hiawassee. Last house on the cell: 828-508-5270 trail. Saturday, August 26, office(1): 828-321-2111 9a.m.-1p.m. office(2): 828-479-4052 Estate Sale 8/12-9/2/2009R____________________________
Services
TILE INSTALLER YOUR TILE or mine, 26 years experience have references and liability Insurance. Ask for Don at 828-389-9394
August 28th, 29th & 30th Furniture, appliances & Misc. 172 Ford Road, Warne, NC 8 a.m. to Dark For information: Call 828-389-4151
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PIANO TUNER
PIANO TUNING. HAVE YOUR OLD PIANO SOUND BRAND NEW. COMPLETE TUNING $75 828-835-6532
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MEOW MEALS ON WHEELS kitty sitters- Joy/ Glen. We don’t bring the food for your pussycat brood, but we do come on wheels to feed them their meals. We water the plants and bring in the mail and pamper your kitties from noses to tails. $15 per visit. 706-896-9521.
Let us sell it for you Place your ad in the Sentinel today! 706-896-6397 (NEWS)
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FOR SALE BY OWNER LAKE FRONT LOT 130 KIUTUESTIA CREEK RD. .6 ACRES ON LAKE NOTTLEY. EASY ACCESS. $190,000 561-676-2667
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AWARD MOBILE HOMES YES, WE CAN SAVE YOU MONEY! 28 X 44 NEW DOUBLE-WIDE, SPACIOUS 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH WITH APPLIANCES, STORM WINDOWS, PLUSH CARPET, STEEL HOUSE TYPE FRONT DOOR, 8 FOOT SIDEWALLS, AND MUCH, MUCH MORE!! THIS HOME WON’T LAST AT $33,000.00!! AND PAYMENT THAT COULD BE LESS
$289 .00 A MONTH. AWARD MOBILE HOMES IS ONE OF THE OLDEST DEALERS IN NORTH GEORGIA!OF THAN
COURSE THIS HOME HAS ALL THE
WARRANTIES. AWARD MOBILE HOMES, 1 MILE NORTH OF HWY. 53 ON HWY. 515, JASPER, GA. 706-692-5787. OPEN MON-SAT. 10 A.M. TO 6 P.M. SUNDAYS 1 P.M. TO 5 P.M. 8/12-8/26/2009_______________________
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Cornwell's mother, JoAnn Cornwell, who in turn dialed 911. Help was on the scene within minutes and a nationwide search for the missing woman has been on-going ever since. For ten days, the ground and air search was focused on areas in and around Union County. Sex offenders from Union, Towns and Cherokee, North Carolina were interviewed. With the exception of locating Cornwell's cell phone the following Saturday, no leads had turned up until the story was featured on America's Most Wanted last week. The popular prime time show was one of many that has taken the story nationwide. Cornwell's family vows to not give up the search to find Kristi. A reward fund was announced this past Saturday. An account has now been established by the family at Unit-
ed Community Bank to build a reward fund for Kristi’s safe return. The account has been opened at UCB in Blairsville, but employees and the public can contribute to the fund at any United Community Bank location. If you feel led, any contributions to the “Kristi Cornwell Reward Fund” will be greatly appreciated.The reward was up to $50,000 on that date and donations were still being taken to increase that amount even more. The reward is being offered for information leading to Cornwell's safe return and/or the arrest and conviction of the people responsible for her disappearance. After the airing of America's Most Wanted, the search moved to Kings Mountain, North Carolina. The small town is located near Charlotte, North Carolina. A tip came into the tip line following the airing. Investigators felt
the tip was worthy of investigation. The tipster simply stated for searchers to look in that area, stating that Cornwell's body could be found in Kings Mountain. The caller remained anonymous. The area was searched Sunday, with no new leads. According to investigators, Cadaver dogs were used on Monday as well with still no results. Officials did state that they felt good about the area searched, that nothing was found. Investigators are continuing to search for Kristi Cornwell, focusing on leads and tips as well as interviewing acquaintances. Anyone with information about Kristi Cornwell is asked to call the GBI tip line at 706-835-2900. For more information about the case and the reward, visit KristiCornwell. com
in Hayesville to test drive the car. I could tell Guenther was excited. However, Ed was with a customer but he sent Tom Bailey out to meet us. Bob is a veteran of the sales force and has been with Jackie Jones since they opened up 11 years ago. And I must say, he was a nice guy and very patient having to go for a test drive with a bunch of people that spoke another language. SO, Guenther, Kerstin (my sister), Dani and I got in the car with Tom and drove around the square and out of town. It was fun. And knowing that Guenther was used to German Autobahn’s where there are no speed limits, I also knew he just really wanted to floor that thing. But he controlled himself well and only slightly gunned that hot car every once in a while. He was happy. After we got back he told me that this was a really cool car and it would keep up with the best of what the German’s had in terms of hot cars. You know, like a Porsche, BMW or Audi, etc. And on top of that it was better looking and cheaper. Later we met Ed Ashe and he told us that this car, that Guenther test drove, was a SPECIAL EDITION.
It was number 157 of 425 cars produced. It also had a 6.1 liter Hemi engine that produces 425 HP. Now, that is a fast car. After I introduced by brother in law, sister and niece, Ed stated he enjoyed their visit and that this was indeed a FIRST for him to have a German family come to test drive one of his cars. And one thing is certain, Ed may forget Guenther’s visit, but Guenther will never forget the hospitality that extended to him by Ed and the great time he had test driving a Dodge Charger through the small town of Hayesville and the mountains of the Tusquittie valley. So, concluding, I must say, I was very happy that Southern Hospitality is alive and doing well at Jacky Jones Dodge in Hayesville, NC. At least that way I had a little bit to do with Guenter having a special time on his vacation in the USA. And, that made me happy. So, if you are ever in the market for a Dodge, Chrysler, Plymout or Jeep, go see Ed or Tom. I guarantee that they will treat you right. They did so with me and Guenther and they knew he wasn’t even allowed to buy one.
cuits on a cold winter morning. And have you ever tried sorghum syrup over kraut? If not, you might like to taste this evening meal dish with pork sausage. Both ingenuity and necessity led
our forebears to find various means of preserving and providing food for their families in days gone by. Maybe we need to relearn these lessons for this twenty-first century.
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inexpensive. Last year I brought him a brochure of a Charger when I came on vacation to Austria. He was so excited to look at the pictures. I can just imagine what went through his mind and what he told the guys at the office after I left. So, I thought maybe I could get him a TEST DRIVE of a 2009 Charger with a huge Hemi engine. Since I do not know anyone at Jacky Jones I thought , maybe America is the place where it does not matter so much as to what you know but WHO you know. Ed Ashe, the “In Charge” man of the Hayesville Jackie Jones Dodge dealership. Ed said that it would be no problem and for me to just call him. So, I did. And , I must say I was a little nervous because I really wanted this thing to work out for Guenther. I knew he would get a “charge” out of test driving that hot car. After explaining the whole deal to Ed about my brother in law, he said it would be no problem, but he only had one left. He had sold the other three recently. To make a long story short, last Wednesday, after the torrential downpour, we went to Jackie Jones
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newspaper and stored in the “tomato” barrel. We usually had these stored apples and tomatoes to feast on through Thanksgiving and maybe until Christmas or after. It was a happy day for the mountain housewife when Mason jars became available. At first they had a tint of green, but when food was placed in jars and sealed, and cooked a long time in a water bath (pressure cookers were a twentieth-century invention), the food the jars contained was a welcome addition to the winter menu. As a point of pride, each housewife who set her jars in neat rows, arranged by category of food along her cellar shelves, had a virtual showcase of accomplishment. One of the country ways and pastimes was to visit from farmhouse to farmhouse and see each lady’s handiwork in the cellar, her assurance against winter hunger. Mounding for food preservation purposes was mainly the task of the man of the house. He prepared an outside place for the vegetables that could be “buried” for the winter. Potatoes, both Irish and sweet, turnips, carrots and cabbage were “mounded” up, covered in straw, and then with dirt and a plank roof overhead to protect them from freezing in the winter temperatures. When a “mess” was needed, he went to the appropriate mound to retrieve vegetables for his household. All of these methods of preserving the harvest from the farm have not included sorghum-making, that fall festival of sweetness from sorghum cane, which, at the Dyer farm was a September and October activity for the whole community. My father, Jewel Marion Dyer, was the “syrup-maker” for a broad area. Stored in tin buckets of half- and gallon-size, this product was our main money crop to pay taxes and get fall and winter clothes and shoes. It was also our “sweetener” when sugar was scarce, and could be used to sweeten the best gingerbread imaginable and various other desserts, as well as being eaten as a food itself with farm-fresh butter and hot bis-
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What is teen dating violence? Unfortunately, like adults, many youth are involved in verbally, physically, emotionally, or sexually abusive relationships. One out of four youth reports being a victim of some form of dating abuse. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately one in eleven high school students reports being physically abused by someone they dated in the past twelve months; this means nearly 1.5 million high school students a year. Even more startling, youth who report experiencing dating abuse are
also more likely to report binge drinking, suicide attempts, physical fights and current sexual activity. Being in an abusive relationship hurts both body and mind. It can have a lifelong negative impact on personal health. On the flip side, youth who are involved in healthy, respectful relationships early have a better chance of sustaining healthy, respectful relationships as they get older and begin to enter dating relationships. The Enotah Child Advocacy and Family Visitation Center is participating in Choose Respect, an
initiative designed to motivate youth to challenge harmful beliefs about dating abuse and take steps to form respectful relationships. It’s a simple mission: harness the positive power of youth using the one rule we can all follow – treat others like you want to be treated. When people understand what respect is, they can give it and get it in all their relationships. For more information on teen dating violence or if you would like us to speak to your group, please call Tracy Steely at 706-835-1635.
Copper Basin Riding Club Assosiation show was held on August 15,2009
Bleachers were full of enthusiastic fans and over a hundred partipipants. Events were exciting for all spectators to watch and food at concessions was out of this world... great evening of family fun in the mountains. Our next show will be September 19,2009 sign up at 1:00 and starts at 2:00p.m. Ponies: Group of future riders in the stick pony race
Riders: William Makepeace, Lisa Mieler, Veronica Freeman, and Holly Sloan.