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Transfer tax voted down About six out of every ten voters Clay County | Government

Clay County | Education

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SENTINEL WRITER Clay County is showing one of the With about a third of the those regis- highest student growth rates in the tered voting, Clay County voted down state. Already, four temporary units the proposal for an additional land have been purchased to handle the intransfer tax. creased number of students in the three The proposal was put on the ballot schools. So far this year, the student at the request of the board of education population has increased by more than EHFDXVH WKH\ KDYH LGHQWLĂ€HG DQ XUJHQW a hundred students, according to the need to build a new primary school and school count. working with the county commissionThe land transfer tax was seen as a

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way to provide some of those funds needed for the new school, which is expected to cost around $10 million.

Now that option is dead. The transfer tax proposal has also failed at the ballot box in 20 other counties in the state, and has not passed in a single one.

While the county also has the option to add a 1/4 cent sales tax, it is the view of the commissioners that there is not generally enough sales revenue in the county for the additional sales tax to

generate very much money.

Altogether 2,642 votes were cast out of 8,218 registered voters. The ballots were about evenly divided with slightly under 200 voters casting their ballots in early voting compared to those cast on election day.

Those favoring the tax were 1,38 compared to 1,603 who voted against it.

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Hayesville | Agriculture

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Another school year is here and with it comes the cost of supplies, sports, band, and other expenses.

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Clay County Schools, in the effort to help families provide a balanced nutrition breakfast and lunch for their students has maintained the lowest meal prices of our region for a number of years. The increased cost of food regretfully makes it necessary to increase the meal prices this year.

The increase is an average of .50 cents for the Elementary Lunch and the Middle School and High School lunches. The breakfast last year for the Elementary was .75 cents, the Middle School and High School was .85 cents. This year all breakfasts are $1.00. This may not seem like much of an increase but if you have two or more children in school it could add up. Alternatives are packing lunches and

Caring for animals, gardening --all part of daily chores

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Brasstown | Government

Brasstown Fire Chief invited to the White House Brasstown Fire Department Chief JD Robinson has been invited by the President of the United States to attend his Remarks on Volunteering. The event is scheduled to take place the afternoon of September 8, 2008 on the South Lawn of the White House in the Nation’s Capitol, Washington, DC. Brasstown Chief JD Robinson is a North &DUROLQD /HYHO ,, &HUWLIHG )LUHĂ€JKWHU (07 and North Carolina Fire Instructor. In addition, Chief Robinson has successfully completed classes at the National Fire Academy in Leadership and Administration, Fire Protection Systems, Presenting Effective Public Education Programs, Fire Prevention Solutions for Small Departments, Fire Planning Concepts For the 21st Century, Advanced Safety Operations Management, Command and Control of Incident Operations, Command and Control of Target Hazards, and Fire &DXVH 'HWHUPLQDWLRQ IRU &RPSDQ\ 2IĂ€FHUV The Brasstown Fire Department manages the “TOUCCHâ€? Project, a Fire Prevention Program with activities in the 2 state, 4 county region of Towns Union Clay and Cherokee Counties.

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Chief Robinson says its rewarding to receive a little recognition at the National level that we can make a difference in our Community.

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By Frank Bradley SENTINEL WRITER

For Smith Danielson farming is something that gets in your blood.

Smith grew up on a farm back in the 1940’s and 50’s when his daddy was something of a hobby farmer, meaning he did it not to make a liv-

ing but because he just loved doing it.

Smith’s father, Hub Danielson, worked as a lumber man to make a living. He was a lumber inspector and worked many years for Ritter Lumber Company until he retired.

But even though he never got into farming full-time, he had a hanker-

ing to do it. So in 1944, he bought a 115 acre farm off Highway 64 east of Hayesville, where he grew corn, hay and raised beef cattle. “The farm was never a commercial farm,� Smith told me the other day while stopped and perched on his riding mower after getting the yard around the old farmhouse cut

VRHS future is being charted now Readers, be advised that VRHS is holding a general membership meeting at TriCounty Community College on Sept. 25 at 6pm. The meeting will be held in the auditorium in the Enloe building. The Board of Directors wants to hear from as many members as possible to get their input on very important issues.

You must be a member to speak and express your opinion. If you are concerned about animal welfare and the humane management of stray and nuisance

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animals in Graham, Clay or Cherokee counties JOIN VRHS TODAY Members that wish to speak at this critical meeting must call the shelter at 828-8372304 and ask to be put on the agenda and will be given 5 minutes each to express constructive ideas on how to chart our future.

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Moore has never been president either.

Back in February of this year VRHS started negotiating with Cherokee county to get a real working contract. We have not made much progress. David Badger has told Barbara Vicknair (our vice president) that he would furnish a list of items he would like VRHS to consider but we have not received the list as of the SEE HUMANE, PAGE 3A

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C AL E N DAR THIS WEEK September Dance Join us for some really nice dance music provided by DAVE BARTENS. The date is Friday, September 5th at 7:30PM at the Clay County Senior Center on Ritter Road in Hayesville.

There’s no age limit and singles and couples are both welcome.

If you’re not a dancer, just come and meet some really nice folks and enjoy Dave’s variety of playing an singing everything from West Coast Swing, Big Band, the 50’s and 60’s, Latin, and toe tapping country.

For directions or more info call (828) 389-3581.

Hike with the Authors Fontana Hiking Club will be meeting for a hike on Saturday, September 6 at the General Store in Fontana Village Resort. Hikers will caravan to Twentymile Ranger Station where they will hike with two local authors. Jerry Span, author of the Hike Twentymile Narrative Map, will guide participants along Twentymile Creek Trail sharing history and stories of the area. Learn about the people who once lived in this area, as well as the most unique logging operation in the Smokies that took place in this under hiked area of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

NCWN Poetry Critique The NCWN West (Netwest ) Poetry Critique will meet at Tri-County Community College in Murphy, North Carolina, Thursday, September 4, at 7:00 P.M. Visitors are invited to come and observe. For more information contact Janice Moore: 828-389-6394 The NCWN West (Netwest) Prose Workshop and Critique Session will meet at Tri-County Community College in Murphy, North Carolina, Thursday, September 11, at 7:00 P.M. Visitors are invited to come and observe. For more information contact Richard Argo: 828-837-5500 The NCWN West (Netwest) Writing for Children Workshop and Critique Session will meet at Moss

SELF-HELP Assault Support Rape and sexual assault have physical and emotional effects, both short-term and lasting. REACH of Clay County is holding a sexual assault support group for women in Hayesville.

Call (828) 389-0797.

Stroke Support A stroke support group meets every third Thursday of each month.

The meetings are in the large conference room at Murphy Medical Center.

Medical advisor is Dr. Ken Cassell.

Contact Carol Dorman or Dawn Colbert in the discharge planning department at (828) 835-7589.

Al-Anon Meetings Sunday Night 8 P.M. at Chatuge Regional Hospital in Hiawassee, GA Monday Night 8 P.M. at Mountain Presbyterian Church in Blairsville, GA Tuesday Noon at Mountain Regional Library in Young Harris GA Wednesday Night 8 P.M. at Mountain Presbyterian Church in Blairsville, GA Al-Anon is open to anyone who is affected by someone else’s drinking . Please call 828-389-8981 in Clay County, Renee at 706-897-0628 in Georgia or Ivey at 706-897-7466 for more information.

Free WRAP classes Free weekly WRAP classes are being offered every Tuesday from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. in Clay County at the Hayesville office of Murphy Counseling (the old Smoky Mountain Center).

Wellness Recovery Action Planning, i.e. WRAP, is a 10-week course that teaches you an approach for managing mental health and/or substance abuse symptoms that are interfering with your life. Classes are free and you can begin at any time. There is HOPE for a better life! For more information, call the Marble Center, 837-7466, ext.

2311, and talk to one of our facilitators about this wonderful program.

Co-dependents Co-Dependents Anonymous meetings are as follows: ‡)RU ZRPHQ RQO\ $W 12 noon on Mondays at Young Harris Library in Young Harris, Ga. Call Linda at (706) 781-3158. ‡$W S P 7KXUVGD\V DW 0RXQWDLQ Presbyterian Church in Blairsville, Ga. Call Rocky, (706) 897-2885.

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

Memorial Library in Haysville, North Carolina, Wednesday September 17, at 10:00 A.M. The Writing for Children Workshop focuses on poetry and stories for children and young adults. Support and advice is offered to writers.. We invite visitors to come and observe. For more information contact Nancy Gadsby: 706-896-6392

Spiritutal Writing Writing from the Spirit Within is a writing workshop sponsored by NCWN West, Saturday, September 6, 9:30 until 3:30, at the Moss Memorial Library.

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

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Valley Kennel Club Meetings are normally held at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Brother’s Restaurant on Hwy 64 in Murphy, NC. However, because of the Labor Day Weekend, our September meeting will be held September 8th.

We invite all those interested in pure bred dogs and canine activities to attend. Call President Kit Miracle @ 706 492 5253 or Peggy Moorman @ 828 835 1082 for details.

Library Book Sale

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

Body Sculpting Class Body Sculpting/Cardiovascular Exercise classes are being offered at Towns County Recreational Center in Hiawassee, Ga. Class is from 6:307:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The cost is $4 per class or $48 per month. Contact the recreation center at (706) 896-2600 or Susan Rogers at (706) 896-6842.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Square Dance Classes Enchanted Valley Squares is having Basic Mainstream Classess on Tuesday Nights at the Towns Co Middle School Cafeteria from 7:009:00 pm. For more information: GA-Al Supplee (706) 379-2191 or NC-Bob or Loretta Hughes (828) 837-2561.

Send event announcements to calendar@smokymountainsentinel.com.

Upcoming Events The Murphy Library is holding a Big Blowout Book Sale starting Monday, September 8 through Friday, September 12, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the rear of the library building. The library’s garage is bulging at the seams with great buys on books. Everyone is encouraged to come early and often for the deals of the year.

Librarian Jeff Murphy and Assistant librarian Melissa Barker have been cleaning out bookshelves in the main library in anticipation of deliveries of new volumes. Proceeds from this sale will go towards new computers in a matching grant from the Gates Foundation.

Mysteries, detective novels, romances are just some of the choices.

This is a great opportunity to find a few gifts for a shut-in, or a school library, or the hospital cart at Murphy Medical Center. This is also a great way to treat yourself at budget prices.

Want to volunteer at the sale?

Call Jeff Murphy at 837-2417 to sign up.

at Watershed Coalition

Receive a free book with purchase sept. 6th. It’s our way of celebrating “First Saturday� in downtown Hayesville.

Mon- Sat. 10 A.M. - 4 P.M. All Proceeds benefit Moss Memorial Library . The Book store is located across from the library.

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Thursday, September 11th(Second Thursday of each month) The Board of Directors of the Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition will meet at the Young Harris College Restaurant on Thursday, September 11th at 7:00pm.

Agendas and meeting summaries are now available on our web site: http://www.hrwc.net/hrwcboardmeetings.htm The HRWC office is located at 1853 NC Hwy 141 in the Peachtree Community of Murphy, NC and is open Monday-Thursday, 8:30-4:30 and Friday 8:30-12:30. Call HRWC at (828) 8375414, toll-free (877) 863-7388 or email info@hrwc.net for more information.

Hayesville House The Hayesville House will be hosting a Re-Grand Opening on Thursday, September 11th at their facility on Old Hwy 64, just west of town. The purpose of this event is to introduce their new management and staff to our commu-

nity, and to outline the services offered.

The event will take place between 4pm and 7pm and will include refreshments and snacks. The Hayesville House will be sending out formal invitations this week, however if you receive this email, consider it an invitation!

County Mounties Fundraiser Clinic to be held Saturday, Sept. 13th First Aid for the Horse Lecture includes: “Vital Signs for the Horse “Bumps, Bruises, Puncture Wounds, Cuts, & Eye Injuries Presented by: Dr. Al Caudle Diplomate: American College Theriogenology Professor Emeritus University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine Large Animal Practitioner Cost : $25 Time: 6 p.m. until ??? Location: Shiloh Stables Bunk House Please pre-register Contact: 828-361-4669 or 828-506-6385 Refreshments Provided !! Door Prizes!!

DAR Meeting The September meeting of the DAR Chapter will be held at the Old Hiawassee Grille Fireplace Room in Hiawassee on Saturday September 13, 2008 at 10:15 AM. Cost of luncheon is $11. Following the regular meeting, Lee March, Professor of Political Science at Young Harris College, will present the program, “Our Constitution.�

Serving Towns, Union and Fannin Counties, the Old Unicoi Chapter of DAR welcomes any women who have a Revolutionary War patriot in their ancestry. This organization encourages patriotism, good citizenship and further knowledge of our nation’s history. Please call Eloise Wolfersteig, Regent, 706 379 2533 before September 6 for your reservation.

Ritter Reunion Don’t forget the annual Ritter Reunion September 14, 2008 at the Clay County Senior Center. We will begin gathering about 11 a.m. to visit, catch up on each others lives, and

Recurring Events Moose Lodge We are now forming a Moose Lodge and invite you to join us. Our meetings are held at Homers Corner Cafe located at Hwy 19/129 in Murphy, NC inside Fosters Flea Market. Come early and join us for a Dutch Treat lunch. Our meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1 p.m.

For further information please call Art or Donna Harris at (828) 389-6342.

Brasstown Suppers Brasstown Community Club meets at 6:30 p.m., the third Thursday of each month with a pot luck supper.

Grocery game night, 7 p.m. the first Saturday of every month. Please bring snack foods.

"Cookin'" Lessons Want to learn to cook the old fashioned way with a healthy twist?

Clyde McCoy with the Expanded Food and Nutritional Education Program can custom make a program just for your group or you!! There is no charge, it is all free! Call Clyde at (828) 389-6305 for more information.

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

HAMs meetings North Georgia Tri-State A.R.C. (Amateur Radio Club) meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Branan Lodge in Blairsville. All of our meetings are open to the public.

For more information about joining the Club or becoming a HAM, call Don Deyton at 706-781-6665.

Intermediate Bridge Intermediate Bridge is being played at the Senior Center in Hiawassee on Mondays and Fridays, starting at 12:45 p.m. All players welcome. For more information please call (828) 389-8065.

Quilting Ministry Truett Memorial First Baptist Quilting Ministry meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 10 a.m., downstairs in the church office building. All are welcome to join in fellowship as we make lap, fidget and infant quilts for those in need. For information contact Linda Davis at (828) 389-4233 or lulu111@verizon.net.

Helping Hands meet The ladies group at Sweetwater United Methodist Church meets from 10 a.m. to noon every first and

third Tuesday. They make quilts for Clay and Cherokee counties' sick and needy. Helpers are welcome.

Fellowship Weekly Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International meets at 6 p.m. every Monday at Daniels in Hiawassee, Ga. Call (828) 389-0140.

Valley Kennel Club Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Brother’s Restaurant on Hwy 64 in Murphy, NC. We invite all those interested in pure bred dogs and canine activities to attend. Call President Kit Miracle @ 706 492 5253 or Peggy Moorman @ 828 835 1082 for details. * due to

Mountain Hikers Mountain High Hikers schedule two hikes each Tuesday, occasionally specialty hikes, and regular trail maintaining trips- all in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina and Georgia.

Check the web site: MountainHighHikers.org for schedule and meeting locations or call 828-389-8240 for information.

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

British Empire Daughters of the British Empire (DBE) is hoping to establish a local chapter in the North Georgia/Western North Carolina mountains area and would like to contact eligible women.

The DBE is a charitable,nonprofit, nonpolitical American organization and membership is extended to women of British or British Commonwealth birth or ancestry and to women married to men of British or British Commonwealth birth. Membership is organized on a chapter basis and meetings are held monthly usually followed by an informal social time over a cup of tea or coffee and British goodies. For more information about joining the chapter please contact: Maureen at 404 583 3958 or email at maureendbe@hotmail.com

Blue Ridge MOAA The Blue Ridge Mountains Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) meets the third Monday of each month at various area restaurants. All active duty, reserve, retired and former military, and Public Health Service, and NOAA officers, and warrant officers are invited to attend.

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reminisce about times gone but not forgotten in the lumber camp!

We will share a covered dish lunch around noon, Plates, drinks, and flatware will be furnished- just bring your favorite dish, fond memories, and any photos or clippings you may want to share. Be sure to help pass the word to any other former employees and their descendants so we can all help keep our heritage alive! I you have any questions, or need directions or lodging, please contact Smith & Becky Danielson at 828389-8671.We hope to see you there!

Netwest Picnic The Netwest 17th annual picnic will be held in Murphy, NC, September 14, 2:00 pm.at Konaheta Park, Pavilion #3.

All NCWN West members and writers in the community are invited to come and read at open mic. We had a great turnout in Maggie Valley last year. The park along the river in Cherokee County will be delightful for an early fall afternoon of networking with other writers and enjoying good food. Bring a covered dish, your beverage, and a chair. Paper products will be provided. Don’t forget to bring a poem or short prose piece, 5 - 7 minutes, for open mic. Contact Mary Ricketson, maryricketson311@hotmail. com or Jerry Hobbs, hicountryharmon@ cabletvonline.net for more information.

Mountain Community Chorus The Mountain Community Chorus will begin its 35th season on Monday, Sept. 8th, 2008.

Auditions for new singers (tenors and basses especially in demand) will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m. at the Young Harris College Clegg Recital Hall, Young Harris, GA. music will be distributed for the Dec. 5th and 7th Christmas concerts, to be performed at the YHC auditorium.

Birdell Opens Birdell, starring Bobbie Curtis, opens for one night Friday, Sept 19, at the Learning Center, Murphy. Tickets are $12 and sold in Murphy at the library and The Curiosity Shop; in Hayesville at the library and Phillips

tact one of the following individuals, in North Carolina: John Bayne at 828-389-9427 and in Georgia: Jim Reynolds at 706-379-6601.

and Lloyd Books. Curtain time is 7 PM. Sponsored by NetWest writers.

MMC 5K Challenge Participate in Murphy Medical Center’s 18th annual ‘Two Hours from Anywhere’ 5K Challenge, 2-mile Heart Walk and Kids’ Fun Run on Saturday, September 20. Awards for top male and female runners and walkers by age group. Includes first annual CrossCountry Invitational for area middle and high schools. $15 pre-registration; $20 race-day registration; both include an event t-shirt. Kids’ Fun Run free for ages 10 and under.

Fundraiser benefits new Urgent Care Center.

Race day registration: 7:30–8:30a.m. Race begins at 9:00a.m. from Nursing Home at rear of hospital. Registration forms available at www.murphymedical.org, in the hospital lobby, cafeteria, or at PARC. Call 828-835-7506 for more information.

Berrong Reunion You are invited to attend the Berrong Family Reunion.

Date: October 26th , 2008 Time: 11 A.M. until 4 P.M. Place: United Community Bank in the Brackett Room Blairsville, Georgia Directions: Mapquest.com - 59 hwy 515 Blairsville,Ga 30512 Bring your family photos, a favorite food to add to the buffet, and enjoy a get-together with relatives.

Lunch will be at 12:30 P.M. The silverware, paper products, tea and coffee will be furnished.

Fall Festival Fall Festival at John C. Campbell Folk School (Brasstown, NC) Saturday and Sunday, October 4 & 5, 10am - 5pm. Over 200 craftspeople selling handmade items, craft demonstrations, music and dance on 2 stages, kidsš activities, food and drink.

Admission: Adults $5; Kids 12-17 $3; free under 12 For more information, visit www.folkschool.org/fallfestival or call 1-800-FOLK-SCH

Online Calendar @ smokymountainsentinel.com

Merchants Association

The veterans' consultant, Mike Casey, will be at the Job Link Office on the second Tuesday and the fourth Wednesday of each month. Call (828) 837-7407 of the Social Service Office in Hayesville at 389-6301.

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

Granny's Attic

Arts & Crafts Guild

Granny's Attic, Auxiliary of Good Shepherd Home Health Care and Hospice, is open Wed. - Sat., 9 am - 4 pm. We are now stocked for Spring and Summer. To make donations or volunteer contact Linda at 828-3894233.

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

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Library Book Store Record Albums (33 1/3) are back and we've got dozens of new arrivals.

Also books on tape and VCR movies.

Don't forget us when you need that special book! Monday to Sat. 10 a.m.

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The county managers and sheriff of Clay, Graham, and Cherokee will be invited to this 9/25 meeting. We hope to have a representative from the dept of Agriculture and dept of Health to address certain key issues that involve VRHS. At the 8/21 meeting of the Board of Directors, we had 2 former presidents of VRHS attend. There was much dialog of “how it used to be� but even these folks had few suggestions for what to do now.

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N E WS Mumpower Congratulates Shuler on Environmental Endorsement Environment North Carolina has endorsed Rep. Heath Shuler for the 11th District Congressional seat. The group noted Shuler’s strong environmental voting record, while offering that his challenger, Asheville City Councilman Carl Mumpower, “does not have a dependable commitment to the environment�. Mumpower has responded by congratulating Shuler on his endorsement. “Shuler’s position against drill-

ing and a realistic energy policy demonstrate a record of indulging environmental extremists - he has earned their nod�, said Mumpower. “These folks are also correct in noting I do support their idea of a dependable commitment to the environment. I believe we best nurture our world on the basis of reason, conscience, and science, and not through political correctness, guilt, and mandated intrusions on our liberties.�

“Heath has ignored our government’s word on the North Shore Road and Fontana Lake levels and made sure that 80+% of WNC’s Swain County is controlled by government bureaucracies,� said Mumpower. “No wonder he is endorsed by those who value pristine wilderness over jobs, economic vitality, and responsible stewardship of God’s gifts.� “It is my belief that the land is here for us to use - to feed our

families, uplift our children, and secure our futures,� noted Mumpower. It is easy to be an advocate for wilderness preservation when you have money in the bank, a good job, and live somewhere else.� “Environment North Carolina is a special interest group with extreme positions on water, global warming, energy policy, and land preservation,� noted Mumpower. “Special interest groups have a

ZD\ RI EHFRPLQJ VHOÀVK LQWHUHVW groups when balance and reason are traded for passion and assumption. Those who track endorsements should ask one question - is this group looking out for the common good or their own enlightened sense of what is best for the rest of us?�

Carl Mumpower 11th District Republican Congressional Candidate

Casey Loren Evans participates in commencement Services at YHC Cathy Cox, president of Young Harris College, is pleased to announce that Saturday, May 3 marked the 122nd commencement service held at Young Harris College. One hundred and seventyÀYH VWXGHQWV SDUWLFLSDWHG LQ WKLV prestigious annual ceremony. Dr. John Wells, provost of Young Harris College, Paul D. Beckham ’63, chair of the YHC Board of Trustees, William A. Johnston ’75, chair of the YHC Alumni Associa-

tion, Rev. Frederic J. Whitley ’66, campus minister, Patty Ryle Clay, associate campus minister, and keynote speaker Sally S. Bethea were on hand to congratulate the graduates with president Cox. Degrees were awarded within the areas of Associate of Arts, Associate of Fine Arts, and Associate of Science.

Casey Loren Evans, graduating Cum Laude, earned an Associate of Science degree with a concen-

tration in Business. Casey is the daughter of Shell and Sara Cochran of Hiawassee, Georgia, and Danny and Jean Evans of Murphy, North Carolina. She is the granddaughter of Dan and Jamie Evans of Young Harris, Georgia, and Charles and Frances Turrill of Hayesville, North Carolina.

Twenty-three students graduated Cum Laude with a minimum grade point average of 3.5; seventeen students graduated Magna

Cum Laude with a minimum grade point average of 3.7; and eighteen students graduated Summa Cum Laude, the highest honor, with a minimum grade point average of 3.9. Fifty-four students graduated wearing the gold tassels signifying induction into Phi Theta Kappa, the International Honor Society for Two-Year Colleges.

Founded in 1886, Young Harris College is a private, core liberal arts college which is transitioning

from a two-year institution into a baccalaureate-granting instituWLRQ +LVWRULFDOO\ DIĂ€OLDWHG ZLWK The United Methodist Church, a primary goal of Young Harris College is to provide a quality education for the whole person: intellectually, socially, culturally, and spiritually. To learn more about Young Harris College, visit us at www.yhc.edu.

tor bikes and a four-wheeler, which they enjoy riding around on the many paths and roads on the farm. “They enjoy that a lot,�

Smith told me, “but they have to do their chores before they get to ride.�

Now that summer is winding down and school has started, the boys are also hitting the books, getting their home work done and all three of them are playing football.

Like with Smith’s football background is that any sur-

prise?

Matthew is on the high school JV team; Joshua plays with the Midgets and sevenyear-old Dalton is a PeeWee. “These boys are on a tight schedule with studying, football practice and doing their farm chores,� Smith told me. “You have to give a lot of credit to my wive Becky, she’s the main coordinator seeing everything gets done.�

We talked about the disappearance of local farms during the past 40 or 50 years. The

commercial chicken houses, the dairy farms are a thing of the past in the county. “A lot of kids growing up here don’t know much about farming, growing crops, gardens and raising animals,�

Smith said. “When they first see their food, it’s from the supermarket.�

That’s not the experience with the Danielsons and their boys. They are growing up knowing what farming is all about because they do a little bit of it every day.

Farm:“alot of kids growing up here don’t know much about farming�

come a full-time farmer either. After high school at Hayesville, where he was a star quarterback, he went to college and got a job teaching and coaching in South Carolina. He retired there as a high school principal and then moved back to Clay County with his wife Becky.

His father had passed away, so the couple settled in a mobile home near the old farmhouse where his mother, Ms. Eva, lived.

Smith still had the itch to grow things, so he started an apple orchard with about 60 trees. In the fall, he sold some of the apples to friends and locals. Smith also got back into coaching, where he is still coaching with the Hayesville High School football team. He and Becky also became heavily involved with the local community and with the schools. They raised sheep, goats on the farm and each year invited the school to bring classes of youngsters out to see and pet the farm animals.

A few years ago, the Danielson’s also adopted three sons into their family. And like Smith and his father before him, the boys took a liking to caring for animals and gardening. When the family grew, the Danielsons had to move to a larger house nearby the farm, but each day they are out there taking care of farm chores. “There’s no profit in farming for us,� Smith told me. “But it has been good for the boys.�

When they are not in school, the boys feed the animals in the morning with grain for the goats, and then hay to them in the afternoon. The sheep graze on grass and are given corn in the afternoon.

The older boys enjoy working with the animals. Matthew, who is 14, has the responsibility for looking after the goats, while his younger brother, Joshua, cares for the sheep. Matthew also has a 10-year old Morgan horse, which he is learning to ride.

Both the boys have mo-

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E DI TO Râ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S INB OX Thanks for making stuff-a-bus a success I am writing to thank all those who, through their participation in the United Wayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Stuff-aBusâ&#x20AC;? project, helped more than 500 children in Cherokee and Cla Counties to receive the school supplies they needed. Hundreds of people showed their generosity by giving supplies.

We particularly thank Snap-on, Inc., whose Community Involvement Committee coordinated the project and spent many volunteer hours preparing the bus, making signs and posters, planning the bus schedule and traveling with it, gathering, and sorting the supplies received. Snap-on and its employees contributed cash and school supplies, and Snap-on also contributed several prizes to be rafĂ HG RII WR GRQRUV WR WKH SURMHFW

Thank you, also, to the Cherokee County School District for providing a bus and driver for the project; to MGM Brakes, Murphy Medical Center, Moog Components, Team Industries, and WalMart for permitting the bus to be parked at their sites to receive contributions; to participating banks which had donation boxes and canisters; and to the Chamber of Commerce and Murphy Public Library for publicizing the project on their signs. And of course our thanks to all those who donated school supplies.

Together, they have made a difference for the children in our community, helping them to start the school year off right with the supplies they need!

Crime Stoppers Be mindful of school traffic

By Sheriff Joe Shook Columnist

We have been looking forward to the beginning of a new school year, and happily, the school year has started out really well. Here are some im-

Around the Square.......

A look at the businesses and the people who call this home

By Debbie Walker SENTINEL WRITER

The majestic old courthouse in Hayesville with its terra cotta colored bricks graces the Square.

On a quiet day if you listen the HFKRHV RI ORQJ DJR Ă&#x20AC;OWHU WKURXJK You may hear the congratulations of a marriage, the signing of a new house deed. A little later the YRLFHV RI SURXG SDUHQWV Ă&#x20AC;OLQJ D ELUWK FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;FDWH DQG WKH VLJKV DQG sadness of dealing with a loss in the family. The weather beaten Gazebo stands strong and erect on the green with reminders of IHVWLYDOV SDVW D FRXSOHV Ă&#x20AC;UVW NLVV a Bible reading on a cold and crisp December morning, or the thunderous rhythmic pulses of dancers gone by. I have recently spent one hot summer afternoon lunch time on the Square with a homemade lunch and a cool drink, and a good book.

When I was little girl I spent the entire summer months with my grandmother whom was the glue that held the family together. She was always full of adventure. Our family was recently going through a divorce and she was there every day for my brother, sister and I so we would be â&#x20AC;&#x153;normalâ&#x20AC;?. Birthdays were especially fun and surprises were always in the works. One warm spring day, which happened to be my birthday she announced we were going to town and to the library.

Now this is no thrill for a seven year old girl, but she seemed to think this was necessary and we headed into town. The library in our town was small but packed shelves and the smell of books and paper was captivating. While my grandmother chatted with the Librarian I looked around at all the books and a sense of wonder came over me. Then I was told that I was to become a Library patron and asked to sign my new library card which was promptly handed back to me with book mark and a cloth bag for my books with a cat-

erpillar wearing glasses. I was told that I could take out 4 books this day and keep them for 2 weeks.

My mind raced on which books to choose.

My grandmother made a suggestion and we selected , â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anne of Green Gablesâ&#x20AC;?, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Tom Sawyerâ&#x20AC;?, and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Rebecca of Sunny Brook Farmâ&#x20AC;?. And a love affair was born.

I have been an avid reader ever since. Even when at 8 years old I underwent eye corrective eye surgery and I never lost the love a good book.

I even went as far as employing my grandfather to read to me his travel books and tell the adventures of the Eskimos and their dogs, which I realize now was all fabricated to make my stay inside and sightless, an adventure in itself. My eye sight returned but my love of a good book and libraries has never ceased.

Down the street from the Square sits the Moss Memorial Library.

A wonderful array of books for all ages, magazines and newspapers are displayed for all to see. A bay RI FRPSXWHUV DUH XVXDOO\ Ă&#x20AC;OOHG with people and teenagers surfing the Web. Mary Fonda is the most helpful and knowledgeable Librarian that I have known as well as being the most friendliest.

0DU\ ZDV RQH RI WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW SHRSOH I met when we moved to Hayesville and she always made me feel welcome.

Librarians usually carry the UHSXWDWLRQ RI EHLQJ VWDQG RIĂ&#x20AC;VK and glaring at you over the rims of their glasses. But Mary voice rings true and clear and she is always ready to answer your questions or KHOS \RX Ă&#x20AC;QG ZKDW \RX DUH ORRNLQJ for. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s even been known to tell a joke or two, imagine that! Mary has served as the Librarian for Moss Memorial since 1991 where she was the Librarian at Andrews, NC. Deborah and Judy are Library Assistants and are always willing to help.

In 2002 the Moss Memorial

Library celebrated its 35th Anniversary. The library has a long and prosperous history, beginning with WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW OLEUDU\ LQ &OD\ &RXQW\ LQ WKH XSSHU Ă RRU RI WKH EXLOGLQJ next to the Wachovia Bank. Then in 1940, the county contracted with the newly formed Nantahala Regional Library and in 1943 had LWV Ă&#x20AC;UVW SDLG OLEUDULDQ /DUJH GRQDtions made by the Moss Family and other local contributors paved the way for a new building site and June 25, 1967 the dedication was held. Hence giving it the name The Moss Memorial Library. They have been a benefactor ever since. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Friends of the Libraryâ&#x20AC;? a support group was founded in 1983.

In 1991 under the leadership of Mary Fonda a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Junior Friendsâ&#x20AC;? was organized for young people between the ages of 8 through 18.

Now with the internet you can access the library right on line: go to www.nantahalalibrary.org serving Clay, Cherokee & Graham counties.

The on-line library is wonderful because you can see what you would like to read and whether not it is available. You can also pre order a book from another branch of the library and within days you have a new book to read.

So next time you want to relax, take a sack lunch, a cool drink, and a good book from the Moss Memorial Library to the Courthouse on the Square green and enjoy!

Remember if you would like to make a donation to help the Moss Memorial Library : please send to the Capitol Improvement Project. c/o of the Moss Memorial Library.

Library Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 9:00 AM -- 6:00 PM Tues & Thurs 9:00 AM -- 8:00 PM Sunday Closed

portant things for everyone to remember while traveling to and from the schools in the mornings and afternoons.

There is more traffic on the roads, so please be mindful of the school buses. Remember,

it is illegal to pass a stopped school bus, and not only illegal, but terribly unsafe.

Children do not always pay attention, and will dart out in front of a car to get to the bus, or their bus stop.

Also, if you have children who ride the bus, please try to be at their bus stop in the mornings and afternoons. This will help to ensure their safety. Using the school bus system is the safest way of transportation, and another plus is the savings on your personal fuel costs.

If you drive your children to school, try to leave your house early to avoid some of the worst traffic congestion. This will also help you in the mornings when dropping your children off at school.

In the afternoon, try to be on time to pick them up, and be courteous in the drop off/pick

up lines. All parents are there for the same reason, and if everyone works together the flow of traffic will be smoother.

Another tip that would be very helpful is watching for pedestrians in the parking lots during school and sporting events. Parking is limited during these events, therefore causing people to park in various places.

Also, during sporting events, we ask that you do not just drop your child(ren) off and leave them unattended. The staff members who work these events are busy with other tasks, and cannot always watch after your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s welfare.

Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all work together for another great year, and if you have any concerns, please contact us through the Superintendentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office or the Sheriff â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office.

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Tributes

9/3 Arrest Report:

Michael W. McMahon Michael W. McMahon, age 49 of Burnt School House Road Hayesville, NC passed away Thursday, August 28, 2008 at the Chatuge Regional Hospital in Hiawassee, GA. Mr. McMahon was a native of Milwaukee, Wisconsin; he was the son Donald John and Dolo-

res Sater McMahon. He was a master carpenter.

He is survived by his significant other, Lucy Burch of Hayesville, NC; two brothers, Frank McMahon of New Castle, Indiana and Jack McMahon of Calistoga, California and three sisters, Marty Hartman of Wash-

ington, Ann Davisson of Ontario, Canada and Carol Dand of San Clemente, California.

No services planned at this time.

Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

Maggie Myrtis Mott Maggie Myrtis Mott August 5th, 1925 to August 26th, 2008 Mrs. Maggie Myrtis Brasswell Mott was born in Sweetwater, Alabama. She married Winton Hillary Mott of Red Level Alabama in 1950 and moved to Atlanta, GA. Maggie Mott attended nursing school in Okalahoma City, OK, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. She was employed as a registered nurse at Emory University Hospital, Columbus Medical Center, and as a private duty nurse in

Columbus, GA. She moved to Union County, GA and then to Chatuge Regional Nursing Home in Hiawassee, GA. Surviving Maggie Mott are her three children: Dr. Terrie Mott Kelly of Young Harris, GA; Wynn Mott of Suches, GA; and David Mott of Luxemburg, WI. Her nine grandchildren are John Kelly, Jennifer Mott Crisson, Dylan Mott, Hannah Mott, Gabriel Mott, Luke Mott, Winton Mott, Dexter Mott, and Kathryn Mott. Her great granddaughter is Addison Crisson.

As a tribute to Maggie Mott and her family, instead of flowers, a visit with a nursing home resident would be appreciated.

From the song written by John Prine and sung by Joan Baez: Ya’ know that old trees just grow stronger, And old rivers grow wider ev’ry day.

But old people just grow lonesome Waiting for someone to say, “Hello in there, hello.”

area since 1976, he was retired from Chrysler Stamping Plant in Twinsburg where he been a tool and die maker. A member of the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Mantua. Mr. Vaught enjoyed hunting and traveling. On March 3, 1962 he marries May N. Vaught who preceded him in death in 2003.

Survivors include his sons Grover and his wife Lori Vaught and

John C. “Cliff” Vaught both of Hiram and dOnald and his wife Debbie Vaught of Garrettsville; brother Terry Vaught of Mantua, Mike Vaught of Georgia and Allen Vaught of West Virginia; and his loving grandchildren, Kori, Rachel, Valori and Paul.

Calling hours were held Thursday, August 28, 2008 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Green Family Funeral Home and Crematory

Service in Mantua. Prayers were held Friday, at 9:15 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial Friday, August 29, 2008 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Mantua with the Rev. Fr. Michael Garvey officiating. Final resting place will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Hiram. w w w. g r e e n f a m i l y f u n e r a l home.com Green Family Funeral Home and Crematory Service.

Barbara Bonner Holt January 25, 1921 - August 30, 2008. Barbara Bonner Holt, age 87, of Hwy. 175, Hayesville, NC passed away Saturday, August 30, 2008 at her residence.

She was a native of New Orleans, LA and was the daughter of the late William Smith and Frances L. Sugg Bonner. She graduated from LSU with an artist major and became a talented artist. Barbara was a homemaker and a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Hayesville, NC. She loved gourmet cooking, weaving, knitting, reading, wildflowers, water col-

oring, and her family.

She is survived by her husband of sixty-five years, Frank Benton (Ben) Holt, Jr.; her son, Frank Benton Holt III and his wife Freda of Rome, GA; three daughters, Carolyn Griffiths and her husband, Tom of Morganton, GA., Susan Pettus of Colquitt, GA., and Kathleen Holt of Blue Ridge, Ga; sister, Frances B. Baker of Hiawassee, GA; eight grandchildren; thirteen greatgrandchildren; and one greatgreat-grandchild.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM Tuesday, Sep-

tember 2, 2008 at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd.

Father John Rice will officiate.

The family will have a reception, to receive friends in the fellowship hall, following the service.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in memory of Barbara Bonner Holt to the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, PO Box 677, Hayesville, NC 28904.

You can send tributes to the family at www.mem.com Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Hike with the Authors UPDATE Fontana Hiking Club will be meeting for a hike on Saturday, September 6 at the General Store in Fontana Village Resort. Hikers will caravan to Twentymile Ranger Station where they will hike with four authors.

Jerry Span, author of the Hike Twentymile Narrative Map, will guide participants along Twentymile Creek Trail sharing history and stories of the area. Learn about the people who once lived in this area, as well as the most unique logging operation in the Smokies that took place in this under hiked area of the Great Smoky Mountains National

Park.

After hiking up to the Appalachian Trail and taking amazing views from inside the Lookout Tower, Peter Barr will share information from his book, “Hiking North Carolina’s Lookout Towers.”

Since Shuckstack Tower is coming upon its 75th year of standing tall on top of Twentymile Ridge, the building Barr will let us know what we can do to help preserve this Smoky Mountain’s landmark.

Barr and Span’s history and love for the Mountains is almost identical. They both not only seeded their love in the moun-

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tains early from family vacation, but painfully became obsessed with backpacking when they hiked the Smokies section of the Appalachian Trail exceptionally ill prepared. Both hike often and are planning on finishing the 900 plus mile of trails in the Park by 2009. All who hike with them can see their love for the area.

Two more authors have decided to join us on this adventure. Collin Roberts and Stephen Otis, authors of “The Road More or Less Traveled” will take over on our way back down the Appalachian Trail. They will

share their “mad cap adventure” of their southbound throughhike on America’s most popular long distance trail. Their new book has been well received by the masses and is considered by many as the most entertaining read of any through hiking books yet written.

To be a part of this educational and rewarding “Hike with the Authors” program, meet at Fontana Village’s General Store at 10:00 am. The program is free and opened to all. For more information contact Jerry at jerry. span@fontanavillage.com or call 828.498.212

Casey Thomas Ledford, 21, of Hayesville, NC and Krystal Dawn Britt, 21, of Hayesville, NC were united in marriage on August 25, 2008.

gone above and beyond showing their dedication and commitment to nursing excellence.

To receive the Medical Surgical Nursing certification, these nurses passed an exam, practiced a minimum of two calendar years as a RN in an adult medical-surgical setting, and accrued a minimum of 3,000 hours within the past three years of practice in an adult medical-surgical setting as a staff nurse or supervisor.

Robert Gerritt VanDermeer, 57, of Hayesville, NC and Catherine Ann Schindler, 42, of Atlanta, GA were united in marriage on August 29, 2008.

9/3 Deed Transactions: William Carroll & Linda Claire Watson sold 1.04, Lot 4H Mtn Harbour Golf & Yacht Club in Hiawassee Township to John Taylor McLeod for $ 290,000 on August 25, 2008.

Ray & Linda Newcomb and Joey & Sonya Reid sold 0.77 acres, Lot 113 Weber Way in Brasstown Township to Edward C. Smith for $ 206,000 on August 25, 2008.

Chris & Robyn Henson and Casey & Leah Henderson sold 1.58 acres, Lot 33 Shelton Springs in Hayesville Township to Thomas E. & Sandra C. Valerius for $ 380,000 on August 26, 2008.

Gwynneth Schwark-TR and Jeffery Weymouth-TR sold 1.003 acres High Poplar Hills in Hia-

wassee Township to Charles W. & Elizabeth V. Lane for $ 332,500 on August 26, 2008.

Martha Sue Cunningham and Michael Dean & Linda Garrett sold 0.79 acres in Shooting Creek Township to Mark A. Kane for $ 15,000 on August 26, 2008.

Five Daughters LLC and Brian F. & Karena J. Crews sold 0.86 acres, Lot 18 Eagles View in Hiawassee Township to David L. Delozier and Dixie Moss for $ 315,000 on August 26, 2008.

Joel A. & Susan W. Poston sold 1.04 acres, Lot 19 Riverbend Valley in Hayesville Township to Michael S. & Samantha D. Davis for $ 272,000 on August 28, 2008.

Word of the day &RPHVWLEOH \kuh-MES-tuh-buhl\, adjective: Suitable to be eaten; edible.

In a sentence: This soup is not comestible.

This announcement is made for

Greenlawn Memorial Gardens which is located at 582 Greenlawn Cemetery Rd., in Peachtree

There is a beautiful Columbarium (for those who prefer cremation) located in the Garden of the Cross. You may purchase niches for your loved ones along with a bronze plaque memorial that is permanently displayed for future generations.

Call Gwen Byers at 837-7231

MMC Nurses Certified Ten registered nurses from the Medical Surgical Unit at Murphy Medical Center have received certification in Medical Surgical Nursing from the Academy of Medical Surgical Nurses.

The staff applaud Stefanie Moral, Ashley Stiles, Kelly Roberts, Dianna Mitchell, Marsha Waggoner, Elisabeth Stalcup, Victoria Virtuoso, Stephanie Forbess, Katrina Luckey, and Teresa Bowleg. These registered nurses have

August 31, 2008.

Jason Scott Bradley, 29, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for reckless driving to endanger; driving while impaired on a 4 wheeler on September 1, 2008 and released on September 1, 2008.

Luiz Miguel Rodriquez, 21, of Hiawassee, GA was arrested for no North Carolina operators license on August 28, 2008 and released on August 28, 2008.

Ted Crose Moore, 50, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for driving while impaired on August 29, 2008 and released on August 29, 2008.

Elizabeth Louise Patterson, 38, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for concealment of merchandise in mercantile establishments on August 29, 2008 and released on August 29, 2008.

Keith Allen Puckett, 46, of Franklin, NC was arrested for driving while impaired on August 30, 2008 on August 30, 2008.

Alfonso Alonso Vazquez, 24, of Marietta, GA was arrested for no North Carolina operators license on August 30, 2008 and released on August 30, 2008.

Margrett Murray, 32, of Hayesville, NVC was arrested for fugitive other state on September 1, 2008.

9/3 Marriages:

John M. Vaught John M. Vaught, 68 years of age of Hiram Rapids, formerly of Hayesville, NC, passed away unexpectantly Sunday, August 24, 2008 at Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville, New York. Mr. Vaught was born on September 24, 1939 in Wharton, West Virginia. He was the son of the late John C. and Georgia ( Bryant) Vaught.

A resident of the Hiram Rapids

James Campbell, 30, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for simple worthless check on August 25, 2008 and released on August 25, 2005.

Greg Leonard Carter, 32, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for failure to pay support on August 25, 2008 and released on August 27, 2008.

Teresa Marie Vanzee, 48, of Murphy, NC was arrested for embezzlement of property received by virtue RI RIÀFH RU HPSOR\PHQW RQ $XJXVW 26, 2008.

James Lamar Howell, 25, of Warne, NC was arrested for probation violation on August 27, 2008 and released on August 27, 2008.

Patricia Nogel Martinez, 25, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for failure to appear on August 27, 2008 and released on August 27, 2008.

Luis Candido Quijada, 33, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for failure to appear on August 27, 2008 and released on August 27, 2008.

Stephanie Maria Carroll, 23, of Andrews, NC was arrested for using profane, indecent or threatening language to any person over telephone; failure to pay support on August 31, 2008 and released on

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Yellowjacket Countdown 2008 - 2009 Yellow Jacket Varsity Football Schedule 8/12/08 Franklin (Scrimmage) Home 6:00 8/15/08 W. Henderson (Scrimmage) Home 7:00 8/22/08 Copper Basin, TN Away 8/29/08 Union County, GA Away 9/5/08 Smoky Mountain (Youth Night) Home

9/12/08 Madison County Away 9/19/08 Towns County, GA Home 9/26/08 CHEROKEE** Away 10/03/08 ROSMAN** Homecoming Home 10/10/08 SWAIN** Away

10/17/08 Open 10/24/08 ROBBINSVILLE**(Alumni Night) Home 10/31/08 MURPHY**(Senior Night) Home 11/7/08 ANDREWS** Away Head Coach - Neil Setzer Game Times - 7:30 PM ** Denotes Smoky Mtn. Conference Games

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Jackets defeated at Union County 13 - 35 Scoring Summary 1st Quarter 11: 37 UC- Kolt Owenby 74 Yd TD pass to Blake Gowder. Nathaniel Beaver Kick, 7-0.

2nd Quarter 9:28 UC - Owenby 1 Yd TD pass to David Harris, Beaver Kick, 14-0 2nd Quarter 7:02 UC Owenby to Gowder 69 Yd TD pass.

Beaver Kick, 21-0 2nd Quarter 4:00 HAY- Brett Moody 25 Yd TD Run. Shaun Tant Kick, 21-7 3rd Quarter 7:15 UC - Owenby 15 Yd Run. Beaver Kick, 28-7 4th Quarter 10:24 UC Gowder 1 Yd Run. Beaver Kick 35-7 4th Quarter 0:00 HAY Zack Stiles 32 Yard Pass to Jared Moore (NO PAT - Time expired)

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The Ridges Junior Golf Tour held its second tournament of the season, The Club Shoppe Open, at Cherokee Hills Golf Course in Murphy, NC, on August 28, 2008.

Sponsoring the tournament for the third straight year in North Carolina was The Club Shoppe of Murphy.

Randy and Eleanor Vaughn, owners of the Club Shoppe were on hand to greet the junior players before they

headed out on the course. Randy spoke to the junior golfers and emphasized the importance of having fun on the golf course. The Club Shoppe specializes in golf club making for all age golfers.

The season has gotten off to a strong start with eighty-eight junior golfers representing seven counties in north Georgia and western North Carolina. Union County has the most players with 33 followed by Clay County with 24, Towns County with 14, and Cherokee County, NC

with 11. White and Fannin Counties have 3 and 2 players respectively and Cherokee County, GA has 1. Every county had at least one junior player placing in the tournament.

The tournament spotlight this week falls on Carter Wright and Jakob Whitener. Carter Wright, playing in the 8 and under age division, scored an eagle on the fourteenth hole at Cherokee Hills. The par 4 hole had very playable pin placement for Carterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s second shot. Carter was able to drain his second shot for his eagle and his automatic membership into the TCJGA Eagle Club.

Carterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s playing partners and the gallery of parents watching the foursome applauded his great accomplishment. Jakob Whitener, playing in the 15-18 age division, week showed that sportsmanship and character are always more important than winning.

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place winner on a score card playoff over Alex Hood who both carded scores of 46. Jakob knowing that his actual score was a 47 was reluctant to accept the award and asked for a recount of his score card.

His card was counted again and LW ZDV UHFRQĂ&#x20AC;UPHG WKDW KH KDG D After the ceremony, Jakob, knowing that he shot a 47, approached Alex +RRG DQG JDYH KLP WKH Ă&#x20AC;IWK SODFH trophy saying that Alex was the true ZLQQHU RI Ă&#x20AC;IWK SODFH 7UXH FKDUDFWHU and sportsmanship was shown by Jakob. Congratulations to both of these young men and the TCJGA wishes them continued success in the game of golf.

The Tri-County Junior Golf Association additionally thanks their Par and Birdie sponsors for contributing to the success of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s tour and stepping up to support junior golf in the area. Par sponsors are Tsali and Jacque Bentley, Faison and Cathy Lewis, Jeff and Lori Martin, Joey and

Ann Arencibia, Robert and Bunny Williams, Rex and Andrea Schuette, and Chris and Robyn Henson. Birdie sponsors are Scott Carter Investments and Insurance, Stephanie W. McConnell, PC, Exit Realty Mountain Properties, Chimneys Golf Club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Winder, Ga., W. Steven Rowe, CPA, PC; Ralph A. Beattie, Builder; Farm Bureau Insurance â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Hayesville, Designer Threads; and the Rotary Club of Union County.

For more information please contact Steve Gonyea at 706-379-1532 or Cathy Lewis at 828-389-1867. Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting Tsali Bentley at 706-7450001.

If you have golf clubs, golf bags, golf balls, or golf shoes that are no longer being used and would like to donate them to the TCJGA for use by the younger players, please contact Tsali Bentley at 706-745-0001.

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Zion United Methodist

Zion UMC is serving up some great Christian fellowship and down home country cookinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;every Wednesday from 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. The menu just gets better and better and the friendliness and price just canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be beat! Every entree comes with side dishes, homemade dessert and drink all for a donation of $5.00! You are invited to join us in our Fellowship Hall or make your order to go. All the money goes towards missions and ministries of the church.

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

Church Yard Sale

The ladies of All Saints Lutheran are preparing for their annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yard

Saleâ&#x20AC;?, Friday and Saturday, September 12 and 13 from 8 am to 2 pm each day.

No matter what the weather you will remain comfortable in our Fellowship Hall, wandering thru the many tables and displays of glassware, toys, books, electronics, housewares, clothing, furniture, and more, sure to find that special something to take home. The popular Padreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s CafĂŠ will be open both days selling chili and hotdogs for lunch and your choice of yummy desserts at the Bake Sale table. Proceeds from the yard sale benefit church mission projects and local charities.

All Saints is located on Hwy. 515, 4 ½ miles east of the Blairsville Post Office. Call the church office for information at 706 745-7777.

NEW Bible Study The new Sanctuary Class begins Sunday, September 7th, at 9:00 a.m. in the OLD sanctuary of McConnell Memorial Baptist Church in Hiawassee.

Casual attire is welcome.

Church services follow afterwards in the new sanctuary at 10:15. Dr. E. Rudy Patton is pastor. For additional information, call

MMBC at 706-896-2281.

Shabbat Services Mountain Synagogue will be having Shabbat Services at St. Cyprianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church on Saturday, August 23, 2008 at 10:00 A.M. in the Social Hall at St. Cyprianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Episcopal Church on Roller Mill Road in Franklin, NC. Zvi Altman & Dr. Judy Greene will conduct the services.

For additional information call (828) 293-5197 or (828) 369-9270

Living Word Western Carolina College of Theology will begin classes on Thursday nights 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. on September 11, 2008. We are offering Associate, Bachelor, Graduate, Master and Doctorate degrees in biblical theology. Resumes are reviewed and ministry experience will determine your placement. We offer a correspondence program as well.

We are accepting applications now. Call our office at 828-389-4444, or come by for an application at Living Word, 1762 Hwy. 64 east, Hayesville,

Reach Thrift Store Opens

N.C. Tuesday thru Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Christian Couples Weekend

Reach Thrift Store Opens Monday, September 1st The Reach Thrift Store will be open from 9am to 5pm Monday through Saturday starting Monday, September 1st. The Thrift Store is located at 1252 Hwy 64 West (old KT Billiards Location).

Reach will be accepting donations

Our expectations of marriage can never be met when we are depending on our spouses to fulfill all of our needs and desires. Only when we are experiencing the fulfillment that comes with being part of the bride of Christ can we minister to one another as husbands and wives in the way God designed.

Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters, a Christian camp in Andrews, NC, invites you and your spouse to attend our 5th annual Couplesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Retreat:: November 7-9th 2008.

The cost will be $250 per couple.

This will include lodging, 5 meals, a steak dinner, 4 learning sessions, a day full of extreme recreation, live worship band, and an impact on your marriage that will last a lifetime! For information or to register, call Keri Vaught at 828-321-2210.

Domestic Violence Who is the victim?

Anyone can be a victim of Domestic Violence

Visit the land of the Bible with Dr. Jim Collins and Wife As we grow older most of us experience an increased appreciation of our past. We long to reconnect with our heritage, and recall the roots of our being. This is especially true of our faith and core values.

We believe one of the most meaningful ways to do this is to VISIT THE LAND OF THE BIBLE. According to Holy Scripture the Mighty Acts of God which make possible our hope, peace, reconciliation, and salvation occurred in the Middle East and primarily in Israel.

We have taken groups to the Holy Land eight times, and are planning our QLQWK WULS 0DUFK (YHQ though we have retired to Young Harris, Ga. from our active Christian Ministry of forty-eight years, we are eager to help others experience the places where our Faith began. The hundreds of people who have traveled with us return to their homes renewed in their faith with fresh understanding of the Truth of the Bible. Visiting the very places where God revealed the truth of our redemption, and walk where Jesus walked are life changing experiences. These experiences in a very personal way validate the truth of the %LEOH DQG LQFUHDVH FRQĂ&#x20AC;GHQFH LQ WKH Grace, Love, and Power of God to overcome the ills and wrongs of our world.

It is safe traveling to Israel even though there is trouble throughout the Middle East. There is less crime and violence there than in most cities of our own country. Because conditions DUH ULJKW WR WUDYHO LQ ,VUDHO LV recording an â&#x20AC;&#x153;ALL TIME HIGHâ&#x20AC;? of tourism in the Holy Land. Next year, LV DOUHDG\ ERRNHG IRU D QHZ UHcord of tourists and pilgrims to The Land of The Bible.

We want to invite you to go with us next March. We provide a direct Ă LJKW IURP $WODQWD WR 7HO $YLY ZLWK Delta Airlines. The one price is all inclusive for travel, moderate deluxe hotels, deluxe buses, Bible trained guide, excellent meals except lunches,

gratuities, fees, and taxes. We begin each day with songs, scripture, and devotions. At each sacred site we UHDG IURP WKH %LEOH DQG UHĂ HFW RQ WKH meaning of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Divine act in that place. In the Garden of Gethsemane we spend time in prayer where Jesus prayed, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not My will be done, but Thy Will O God.â&#x20AC;? When we go to Cana of Galilee where Jesus attended a wedding ceremony and performed +LV Ă&#x20AC;UVW PLUDFOH ZH ZLOO KDYH D FHUemony in which the married couples RI RXU JURXS ZLOO UHDIĂ&#x20AC;UP WKHLU PDUriage vows. At the Jordan River we will read the story of Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; baptism, and offer the experience of baptism to everyone who would like to renew the symbolic act of death, burial, and resurrection as described in Romans 6. In Bethlehem we will sing of Jesusâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; birth in the very cave where He was born, and go to Jerusalem and stand ZKHUH RXU /RUG ZDV FUXFLĂ&#x20AC;HG EXUied, and resurrected. At the Dead Sea which is the lowest spot on earth, we will marvel at the wonders of nature,

and go to the top of Massada where more than nine hundred faithful Jews KHOG EDFN WKH 5RPDQ /HJLRQV LQ $' We also encourage those who preach and teach the Bible to travel to Israel with us. One of the greatest gifts you and your congregation can provide your minister is a trip to the Holy Land. Ministers return to their pulpits with new aliveness and a clearer perspective of Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Truth.

7KH\ FDQ VD\ ZLWK FRQĂ&#x20AC;GHQFH ´, have been there. The Bible is true, and the places and events of scripture DUH YHULĂ&#x20AC;DEOH Âľ While the door is still open for travel in the Holy Land, we hope you will consider joining our small community of faith and connect in a personal way with the roots of our Christian Heritage. We will send you a colorful EURFKXUH LI \RX ZLOO FDOO 1924, or e-mail us at jimlcollins@ aol.com, by Oct. 1.

If you have been to Israel and would like to take just the optional

One Dozen Who Care, Inc. announces the return of its popular computer-based classes.

With the unemployment rates rising and jobs opportunities becoming more scarce, it is an excellent time to take advantage of these free introductory level classes. While it takes more than a 4-week class to make RQH SURĂ&#x20AC;FLHQW ZLWK SURJUDPV OLNH Microsoft Excel, or Microsoft Word, these classes introduce participants to the software that is often required in businesses large and small. Furthermore, in the absence of employment opportunities, more people are taking the initiative to start their own small, niche businesses. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be left behind by thinking you do not need to know the basics about computers.

For all classes, space is limited, and registration is required. Please FDOO $OLFH %ODQWRQ DW Introduction to Basic Computers 0RQGD\V SP WR SP ZHHNV 6HSWHPEHU WR 6HSWHPEHU 29 Starting with the mouse and the keyboard, this 4-week course is

designed for people who are completely new to computers and need to learn the very basics. During the four weeks, participants will learn how to navigate through the Windows desktop environment, how to create different types of documents and folders, how to download and organize SLFWXUHV DQG PXVLF Ă&#x20AC;OHV Introduction to Microsoft Excel :HGQHVGD\V SP WR SP ZHHNV 6HSWHPEHU WR 2FWREHU An extremely powerful, but perhaps underutilized component in the 0LFURVRIW 2IĂ&#x20AC;FH 6XLWH LV 0LFURVRIW Excel. This spreadsheet, database and charts program appears intimidating to the novice user. This class will introduce the concept of spreadsheet computing and show how it is an enormously useful for personal, home business and professional activities. This is not a Basic Computer class, so participants should be familiar with how to use a mouse, and have some basic typing experience.

Seats are limited and registration is required.

Introduction to Microsoft PowerPoint 7KXUVGD\V WR ZHHNV 6HSWHPEHU 2FW Whether for business or personal use, Microsoft PowerPoint is a useful tool for creating multimedia presentations. This course will start with basic text slideshows and then move into more sophisticated, slideshows with graphics and animation. This is not a Basic Computer class, so participants should be familiar with how to use a mouse, and have some basic typing experience. Seats are limited and registration is required.

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Volunteers and donations greatly appreciated. Please call Barbara @ RU IRU more information.

extension of our Holy Land trip, we will send you a brochure describing our journey to Jordan and Egypt 0DUFK $ GLUHFW 'HOWD Ă LJKW ZLOO WDNH \RX IURP $WODQWD WR Amman, Jordan where we will meet you and the group taking this extension.

In Jordan we will stay at the Dead Sea Resort, visit Petra and Eilat, and then go to Mt. Sinai where Moses received the Ten Commandments. We will spend the night at St. Catherine where the ancient monastery is located. We then journey to Cairo, Egypt to see the pyramids and other great wonders of this historic land.

The highlight of our visit will be a four night cruise on the Nile River. We will be protected and cared for.

Victims of domestic violence do not possess a set of universal characteristics or personality traits, but they do share the common experience of being abused by someone close to them. Anyone can become a victim of domestic violence.

Victims of domestic violence can be women, men, adolescents, disabled persons, gays, or lesbians.

They can be of any age and work in any profession. Normally, victims of domestic violence are not easily recognized because they are not usually covered in marks or bruises. If there are injuries, victims have often learned to conceal them to avoid detection, suspicion, and shame.

Unfortunately, an array of misconceptions about victims of domestic violence has led to harmful stereotypes and myths about who they are and the realities of their abuse. Consequently, victims of domestic violence often feel stigmatized and misunderstood by the people in their lives. These people may be well-intended family members and friends or persons trained to help them, such as social workers, sheriffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s deputies, magistrates, prosecutors or doctors.

Victims of abuse can be found in all social and economic classes and can be of either sex. They can be wealthy, edu-

cated, and prominent as well as undereducated and financially destitute. Victims of domestic violence live in rural towns, urban cities, subsidized housing projects, and in gated communities.

The overrepresentation of underprivileged women in domestic violence crime reports may be due to several factors, including the fact that those seeking public assistance or services are subject to data tracking trends that often capture this information.

Victims of domestic violence who have higher incomes are more likely to seek help from private therapists or service providers who can protect their identity through confidentiality agreements.

A better perspective of the victims of domestic violence and the atrocities they have born is the subject of a new series of articles from Reach. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In her own wordsâ&#x20AC;?. These articles will continue through October which is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

If you have a story to tell please contact Susan Lambert DW 5HDFK # RU susan_lambert_at_reach@yahoo.com. Names will not be used. Let you story educate your community and let others know they are not alone. You are not alone.

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BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAIN EMC YOUNG HARRIS, GEORGIA 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 North Carolina. To claim your refund, please contact the office by mail or phone: Blue Ridge Mountain EMC, P.O. Box 9, Young Harris, Georgia 30582 or call 706Ͳ379Ͳ3121.

Allen, Larry T. American Mountain Properties Inc. Anderson, Clark & Phyllis Anderson, Estate of Aris Anthony, Marcus Ballew, Nundulya D. Barfield, James E. Benn, Benjamin W. Blanks, O. W. Bratton, Luisa Brower, Mark & Cyndi Bryan, Jackie L. Buchanon, Irene Chamberlain, James Gary & Karen Chrystal, George & Robert Continental Services & Sales Cook, Anthony R. Copeland, Steven C. Crawford, Glenn Davidson, Kent & Mary Ann Deitz, Oliver Dockery, Sharon Ray Dowling, Dennis P. Ellis, Florence Ellman, Ronald W. Evans, Roger C. Farnsworth, Kenneth Ferguson Jr., Hayden T. Ferkovics, Lajos Flowers, Estate of Hubert V. Frazier, Jean B. Gardner, Franklin Mason Garrett, Lunie Gentry, John Gibson, Bobbie R. Gibson, Debbie J. Goodwin, Daniel A. Grey, Patricia

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P & G Enterprises Paulk, Phillip W. Perez, Blanca Phillips, Estate of Nannie Bell Picon, Cynthia Popp, Joseph & Patricia Price, Carolyn Sue Prosser, Shirley Rayburn, Scott L. Redmond, Estate of Dorothy Ricketson, Emory L. Rivernider, Gerald L. & Sandra L. Rogers, Estate of Huey Rowe, Joseph M. Russo, Carl & Ann Sanders, Garrett N. Santana, Albert Shattuck, Jon Shaw, Henry W. Shepherd, Dorothy W. Smith, Donald L. & Beverly J. Smith, John W. Smith, Rebecca L. Smith, Shannon E. Smith, Susan Stalcup, C. F. Stansfield, Estate of Beryl S. Stiles, Martha P. Thompson, Estate of John R. Tiggelaar, Derk Tipton, Ronald Totherow, Lenore Tyeryar, Dennis Ulrich, Chance Vandergouw, Cynthia A. Welsh, Ida Whitener, Danny R. Wright, Vernon L.

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C O M M U NIT Y Watch out for investment schemes that rip off seniors

Attorney General Roy Cooper Scam artist and other dishonest businesses try to take advantage of consumers of all ages, but seniors can be special targets because theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve built up a lifetime of savings and may be more trusting. One of

the worst kinds of scams pressures seniors into spending their savings on living trusts and annuities that many of them donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t even need.

0\ RIĂ&#x20AC;FH UHFHQWO\ ZRQ FRXUW RUders against two companies that ran a living trust and annuity scheme in North Carolina. American Family Prepaid Legal and Heritage Marketing and Insurance of California are now banned from selling of North Carolina consumers.

These companies targeted seniors and used tricky sales practices to sell them living trusts and annuities.

The two companies work together, visiting seniors at home and pressuring them to pay $1,995 for a living trust by preying on fears about the costs of handling their estates.

Once the paperwork for a living WUXVW ZDV Ă&#x20AC;QLVKHG D VDOHV DJHQWV GHlivered it and tried to convince the consumer to buy insurance products such as annuities. Some seniors were talked into putting their entire life savings into annuities, a poor investment choice for most seniors.

For example, a sales agent convinced one Charlotte couple to cash in their investments and put all of their savings into a annuity he told them would earn seven percent interest. But the agent never told them the interest rate was guaranteed for only one year and that they would pay steep penalties of nearly twenty percent if they needed to withdraw their money.

A senior from Cary got talked

into cashing an IRA worth tens of thousands of dollars to purchase an annuity. She told the sales agent that she depended on monthly payments from the IRA to cover her living expenses. The sales agent failed to tell her that switching to the annuity would cut her monthly income from $1,700 to less than $300.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve stopped these two companies from preying on any more North Carolina seniors but there are other scammers out there using some of the same tricks. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s how you an keep yourself and your loved ones from being hurt by any similar schemes.

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On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! at the Nursing Home.

Runners will continue past McCombs Road down U.S. Highway WR WKH QHZ WUDIĂ&#x20AC;F OLJKW DW WKH new Highway 64, turning right and running to the 2.5K mark on the new bridge, returning via the same route.

Mile markers and a water stop are available for both runners and walkers. Refreshments will be ofIHUHG DW WKH Ă&#x20AC;QLVK OLQH ZKHUH SURfessional timing will give runners DQ RIĂ&#x20AC;FLDO UXQ WLPH At the post-race awards ceremony, participants of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lighten Upâ&#x20AC;? weight-loss challenge to area businesses will discover which teams are the biggest losers. Twenty-six, four-person teams from eight area businesses will conclude their eightweek competition to lose the greatest percentage of weight. The challenge is co-sponsored by Murphy Contributed Photo Medical Center, Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce and The 5K: Hayesville High School Cross Country team ran a strong race in last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Two Hours from Anywhereâ&#x20AC;? 5 K Cherokee Scout. Prizes include &KDOOHQJH 7KLV \HDU PDUNV WKH Ă&#x20AC;UVW DQQXDO &URVV &RXQWU\ ,QYLWDWLRQDO IRU DUHD KLJK VFKRROV DQG PLGGOH VFKRRO WHDPV trophies for the top three teams and memberships to Murphy Medical Murphy Medical Center is ac- 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, programs.â&#x20AC;&#x153; cepting registrations for partici- 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-79, and 80Race pre-registration is $15.00 &HQWHU¡V Ă&#x20AC;WQHVV FHQWHU 3$5& â&#x20AC;&#x153;People are so excited about this pants in its eighteenth annual â&#x20AC;&#x153;Two 89. Overall, Master and Grandmas- and includes a t-shirt. Registration IXQGUDLVHU Âľ VDLG )RXQGDWLRQ 'LUHFHours from Anywhereâ&#x20AC;? 5K Chal- ter awards will also be given to top forms are located at www.murphylenge, Two-Mile Heart Walk and male and female winners. medical.org, the hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lobby, at tor Kathi Osborne. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an adrenaKidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fun Run to take place SaturThe Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Fun Run, a lap around 3$5& DQG RWKHU Ă&#x20AC;WQHVV FHQWHUV LQ line-pumping event for the competitors. And people enjoy knowing day, September 20. The event is a Murphy Medical Center, is for kids the area.

IXQGUDLVHU WR EHQHĂ&#x20AC;W FRQVWUXFWLRQ RI 10 and under and is free. All chilRegistration the day of the race is their donations and registration fees a new Urgent Care Center in Mur- dren competing in the Fun Run will $20.00 and includes a t-shirt while ZLOO EHQHĂ&#x20AC;W DQ LPSRUWDQW DVVHW WR phy. receive a trophy and a goody bag. supplies last. Registration begins their community.â&#x20AC;?

The current Urgent Care Center <RX NQRZ LW¡V UHDOO\ QLFH WR JHW In support of health-promoting at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday at the hosin Murphy provides a lower-cost up in the morning and take a nice exercise programs in schools, Mur- pitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s nursing home entrance. The alternative to visiting the hospibrisk walk, especially when you phy Medical Center is offering race begins at 9:00 a.m., rain or WDO¡V (PHUJHQF\ 'HSDUWPHQW ´7KH are my age. It tells you that you are $500 awards to the top male and shine. still alive,â&#x20AC;? said Ken Knight. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The female teams at winning middle Both runners and walkers races 11,000 people with non-emergent Heart Walk is not only good for DQG KLJK VFKRROV LQ LWV Ă&#x20AC;UVW DQQXDO will start the race from near the needs treated there in 2007 realized you, no matter what your age, but Cross-Country Invitational.

Nursing Home entrance at the rear an average savings of $450 per peritâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s good for the community in helpâ&#x20AC;&#x153;Our road race has always been of the hospital. Runners and walk- VRQ 7KDW¡V DERXW Ă&#x20AC;YH PLOOLRQ GROing the MMC Foundation.â&#x20AC;? a fun, competitive event for stu- HUV ZLOO IROORZ WKH Ă DW FRXUVH RXW lars in annual healthcare costs savLast yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s race featured more GHQWV Âľ VDLG 5DFH 'LUHFWRU 7RQL of the hospitalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parking lot, down ings the Urgent Care Center offers than 200 runners and walkers rang- Lovingood, adding, â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year, U.S. Highway 64 past Tri-County to area residents,â&#x20AC;? said Osborne.

For more information about paring in ages from 9 to 86. Awards with the introduction of the Invita- Community College. ticipating in the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Two Hours from for males and females in the 5K tional and $2,000 in prize money, Walkers will be routed down the Anywhereâ&#x20AC;? race or donating to the and Heart Walk will be made in the weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re recognizing and rewarding old McCombs Road, turning around Urgent Care Center project, call following age categories: 10 and the schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; runners as teams, ben- at the one-mile mark and returning 828-835-7506. under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, HĂ&#x20AC;WLQJ WKHLU VSHFLĂ&#x20AC;F FURVV FRXQWU\ YLD WKH VDPH URXWH WR WKH Ă&#x20AC;QLVK OLQH

The table below outlines the changes to the Clay County school meal prices

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Judy Grove to Give Presentation on Orchids

Judy Grove, Murphy Medical Center volunteer, will give a power point presentation on orchids at the TXDUWHUO\ DX[LOLDU\ PHHWLQJ RQ 7XHVday, September 9, 2008. Ms. Grove will speak about the care of orchids at 10:30 AM in the Travis E. Green Conference room just off the main lobby of Murphy Medical Center.

The Auxiliary meeting will begin at 9:45 AM outside the front lobby with a short ground breaking ceremony for the new hospital gift shop.

The business meeting will begin at

10:00 AM in the conference room, followed by Mrs. Groveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presenWDWLRQ DW $0 'U -HQNLQV &ODUNVRQ ERDUG FHUWLĂ&#x20AC;HG 2% *<1 will speak at 11:20 AM on breast cancer prevention. Refreshments will be served and door prizes will be awarded. Orchids will be available for sale.

For more information on joining the auxiliary or volunteering for Murphy Medical Center, please call volunteer director Mary Carol Campbell at 835-3667.

Lunch: School lunch prices have increased this year, what does this mean for you? snacks from home or eating breakfast at home in the morning before going to school.

But Clay County School is here to help families with the Free or Reduced Price Meal Program. Every student was given an application at the beginning of the school year to bring home to their parents. Based on your household income and size \RX PD\ TXDOLW\ IRU )UHH RU 5HGXFHG Lunch and Breakfast. If you need an application, please contact the Child 1XWULWLRQ RIĂ&#x20AC;FH DW The payment category of every student is strictly held in the strictest FRQĂ&#x20AC;GHQFH %\ ODZ QR FKLOG LV LGHQWLĂ&#x20AC;HG RU WUHDWHG GLIIHUHQWO\ LI WKH\ UHceive free or reduced priced meals.

for breakfast and 40 cents for lunch.

If you participate in the WIC Program, can your children get free meals? <RXU FKLOGUHQ PD\ EH HOLJLEOH IRU free or reduced meals, but you must Ă&#x20AC;OO RXW D IRUP What if your income is not always the same? <RX PXVW OLVW WKH DPRXQW WKDW \RX normally get paid. If you normally get overtime, include it.

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No. you only need one application for each household.

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No, If your household receives asFor the 2008-2009 school year, stu- sistance from the Food Stamps Prodent meal prices are: gram or Temporary Assistance to Needy Families Program (TANF), Reduced price meals..... $.30 for \RXU FKLOGUHQ ZLOO EH QRWLĂ&#x20AC;HG RI WKHLU breakfast and $.40 for lunch eligibility and they will be provided Full price breakfast......... $1.00 for IUHH PHDOV EHQHĂ&#x20AC;WV XQOHVV \RX QRWLI\ all grades the school that you choose to decline Full Lunch price.............. $2.00 EHQHĂ&#x20AC;WV IRU 3. WK JUDGH IRU WK WK 7KHUH DUH FRXQWOHVV TXHVWLRQV DQG grade. if you need more information contact Adults............................. No estab- WKH &KLOG 1XWULWLRQ 'LUHFWRU DW lished meal price, may purchase any 389-6332. items.

Superintendent, Scott Penland states that â&#x20AC;&#x153;Research indicates that +HUH DUH VRPH IUHTXHQWO\ DQG DQ- eating habits affect student perforVZHUV WKDW PD\ KHOS \RX ZKHQ Ă&#x20AC;OLQJ mance and health. Children who are you application for free or reduced KXQJU\ KDYH D GLIĂ&#x20AC;FXOW WLPH OHDUQmeals. ing and do not perform as well in the classroom as students who are well Who can get reduced-priced nourished. The Child Nutrition Promeals? gram offers your children an affordChildren from families whose total DEOH KLJK TXDOLW\ QXWULWLRXV DSSHDOincome is within the reduced price ing breakfast and lunch.â&#x20AC;? No child limits on the FEderal Income Eligi- should go hungry in our country, and bility Guidelines Chart can get school they are here to help. meals at a reduced price of 30 cents