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By: Harrison Keely Editor@wncSentinel.net The Georgia Mountain Research and Education Center wants to reach across state lines to help Clay County citizens become more aware of the environment.

The center's community council met with local business leaders last week to discuss a series of programs and express the necessity of the center.

"Even though we're neighbors in a different state, we have the same enONLINE vironment, we have Listen to audio the same needs, and from the Clay we hope to serve County leader you just as well as luncheon. we can serve the citizens of Georgia," Resource Committee Chairperson Joe Garner said.

Council members said that the goal was to encourage people to make better decisions through knowledge, noting that the closest similar program in North Carolina is hours away on the other end of the state.

"We want to cooperate with them; we're not in conflict with them," Garner said.

The center is open for residents of Towns, Union, Fannin, Clay and Cherokee Counties, the council said.

"I think we all realize the increase in population in our region," Outreach Committee Chairperson Lou Ann Bleakley said. "New residents face the ONLINE challenge of a different environment More photos completely in their gardening and and video at farming."

Facebook.com/ The center aims to help newcomers NewsSentinel by answering questions and offering advice.

"This year we are trying to help Harrison Keely/ Sentinel Photos people deal with the economic situa- Approximately 160 students attended this year’s 18th annual Super Saturday program, Director Dan Stroup said. Classes ranging from pottery to cosmetics and even rocketry were offered. tion," she said. "We are so blessed to have this in our region to help our low the plan. residents."

The board was concerned that Seminars on topics such as cutting an increasing homeless population energy bills and even raising backyard in downtown Hayesville would not poultry all add up, she said. contribute to local commerce revEducation Committee Director Peg enues. reach and to maintain the right balance between Schneider described the importance of “These women will be shopping,” private property rights and a safe environment, he the program in local schools.

Cormack said. “Monies will be comsaid.

"If we had to name one major suping into local businesses.”

HRWC Executive Director Callie Moore of porter of our programs, it's Hayesville The Reach shelter was established Hayesville, N.C. welcomed attendees and introElementary and Mr. Tommy HolBy: Ann B. Doran before zoning regulations took duced special guests such as Paris' wife and famlingsworth," she said. "They come to adoran@wncSentinel.net place. ily. everything,...so we always go to them The house under consideration Robert Head, chairman of the HRWC Board first."

Young Harris, Ga. – The Hiwassee River WaBy: Harrison Keely for the new shelter was important of Directors, presented the 2010 Holman Award.

Schneider said that the center just tershed Coalition bestowed its Holman Water Editor@wncSentinel.net because of its location within walk"The glass torso shape suggests the strength of introduced its first water lessons in Quality Stewardship award to Lamar Paris, sole ing distance of downtown, Cormack HRWC and the power of water.

The glass also repHayesville schools, adding that HayesHayesville may not be getting a commissioner of Union County, Ga. last Friday said. resents the fragile ecosystem of streams and rivers ville will get the "first shot" at every new homeless shelter for women if night following a banquet at Brasstown Valley “Most homeless individuals, you the colors of the living things in it that must be new program. the town council takes the advice Resort & Spa for approximately 160 guests. want to get them as close as possible protected," HRWC member Tom Bennett stated, "The teachers told me the kinderof the local planning and zoning HRWC held a silent auction for members and so there’s conveniences for them,” describing the sculptured art glass trophy’s siggarden students have an attention board. guests to raise funds for the coalition. she said. “There won’t be any loinificance.

The art glass statuette was created and span of about 20 minutes," she said.

The council voted unanimously The Hiwassee River watershed encompasses tering or congregating around the See ”PARIS” Page 5A "They are so wrong. You keep them not to recommend a zoning ordithree counties in Georgia as well as Clay and front of the building.” busy, you teach them the right stuff, nance exception to allow the womCherokee counties in North Carolina.

Cormack said she looked for a you're gonna have them forever." en’s center in the central business On Friday night, HRWC honored Paris for suitable location for a year and a half, At the research center's recent district downtown. his many years of service and his commitment to but had to settle on Johnny Appleseed program the kids New Life Women’s Center’s Exstrike the right balance between growth and ensomething close to ONLINE paid attention for an hour and fifteen ecutive Director Brenda Cormack vironmental protection. Paris has been called a Hayesville.

Listen to minutes, she said. and representatives from Reach, the rolemodel for other elected officials in our water“From past exaudio from the On March 19 the research center county’s existing shelter, were presshed. perience I know Planning and plans to teach a bird lesson at Hayesent March 9 to answer questions "The Holman Award is a great honor. I'm a prithat law enforceZoning Board ville schools, encouraging kids to crefrom the board. vate property rights person, but there is no reament is not going ate their own birdfeeders in class.

The board decided that the shelson we can not still have our water quality," Paris to drive 25 min"Our programs are all about action," ter’s placement is inconsistent with said. utes” to take someone to a shelter, Schneider said. "Hayesville's really the commercial district around the Paris stated that he remains committed to workshe said. “I have had my eye on that special to us because they believed in courthouse. ing with state and local governments, noting that house for a long time.” us from the beginning."

“The land use plan is not law, it’s the coalition is seen as a partner rather than an Ann B. Doran/ Sentinel Photo The house belongs to Truett MeA base of about 200 volunteers a guide,” Zoning Administrator adversary. This and similar attitudes will help to Callie Moore presents the award to Lamar Paris. morial church, which originally purcome together to design programs for George Schaaf told the board, notSee ”SHELTER” Page 2A ing that there’s no obligation to folSee ”ENVIRONMENT” Page 2A

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chased it for use as a children’s shelter, Cormack said. However, the church found a larger location, so Cormack said she thought the building was already approved.

“I never thought that it would not be approved by the city,” she said. “I never dreamed that that would be a problem.”

When a story about the new shelter first hit local newspapers, calls for help started flowing in, Cormack said.

“We have a house that’s in place and I have women who are living out by creeks in tents,” she said. “Is this something that’s needed? I say yes.

There’s nothing like it in a 50-mile radius.”

The board expressed concern that the new shelter might simply be a duplication of services already offered by Reach.

“I think it’s great that [Reach is] here,” Cormack said. “When it was established domestic violence was a huge issue.”

In recent times, the economic situation has created a bigger need for the homeless, Cormack said, promising that she’ll network with other regional agencies to work together.

While the board noted that Murphy’s homeless shelter is struggling to secure grants, Cormack said she was able to tap into a strong grant writer she worked with previously in Florida.

Though the shelter is currently built to house eight women, Cormack said she is considering doubling the possible number of occupants in the future.

Clay County’s director of social services, Debbie Mauney, said her department works hard to prevent homelessness.

As a former Reach board member, she said that the shelter has never turned down women and children.

Homeless people who enter Clay County are entitled to public assistance, she stated.

Board chairperson John Miller said he was concerned about whether government money spent on such programs would stay in the county.

Because most counseling and mental health services for the homeless take place out-of-county, incounty circulation of funds can’t be guaranteed, Mauney said.

The board was concerned that due to the county’s relatively low population, an extra shelter might compete with grant funding for Reach.

“These people are going to need mental health, they’re going to need substance abuse services… we have none here,” Betty Smith, chairperson of the Reach board and transportation director, said. “Right now we’re barely hanging on;... I’d love to take care of everybody but we barely have enough for Clay County.”

Reach member Amanda Patterson said that her current shelter could hold up to ten people but that in her five years of employment, the shelter has never been full.

“Ninety-two percent of all homeless women have been abused at some point in time. That’s only an eight percent gap, so we try to take everybody,” she said.

Reach previously maintained a 30-day stay limit, but as the economy worsened, the stay limit has been dropped, Patterson said.

“We’ve had to relieve the limit as long as the women are attempting to find employment,” she said. “I personally don’t see a difference. Ours has a domestic violence title and their’s doesn’t.”

While Reach aims only to house the Clay County homeless, the New Life Women’s Shelter would operate for people from multiple counties.

“I don’t want this to impact and cause problems on the county,” Cormack said. “Any of us sitting at this table could be homeless tomorrow.

We’re just a paycheck away.”

Cormack said she wouldn’t compete with county transportation funding as her shelter aims to purchase its own bus.

“Monies brought into the area will benefit the county,” she said. “I’m not here to drain the county.”

The planning and zoning board’s report will be reviewed by town council in April.

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MOSS MEMORIAL UPDATE

Fish Fry at the Catholic Church

New non-fiction!

By: Dorothy Ethridge Guest Writer Ayn Rand & The World She Made (Anne C. Heller) Heller chronicles Rand's troubled childhood in Russia, her apprenticeship as a screenwriter in Hollywood and her courage and tenacity with which she produced powerful and popular novels in the 1940's and 50's.

What The Dog Saw (Malcolm Gladwell) Gladwell's unique talent as a journalist is that he can look at mundane things and find valuable lessons.

Have A Little Faith (Mitch Albom)-The story of a remarkable 8 year journey between two worlds...two men, two faiths, two communities...that will inspire readers everywhere.

The End of Food (Michael Pollan)-An explanation of how we got here and what consumers can do to help pull our global food economy out of the ditch.

The Engine 2 Diet (Rip Esselstyn)-The Texas firefighter's 28-day save your life plan that lowers cholesterol and burns away the pounds.

Circumference (Nicholas Nicastro) presents Eratosthenes and the ancient quest to measure the globe and is a look at one of the greatest and most neglected minds in antiquity.

Going Out Green (Bob Butz)-A man's adventure planning his own funeral.- a light-hearted look at a serious subject.

What To Do Before You're Expecting (Heidi Murkoff and Sharon Mazel)-The complete preconception plan.

The Greatest Words Ever Spoken (Steven K. Scott)--Everything Jesus said about you, your life, and everything else. Contains over 1900 statements organized under more than 200 topics.

Stand By Her (John Anderson)--A breast cancer guide for men and an amazing resource that's both informative, funny and moving, and brutally frank.

What The Drug Companies Won't Tell You (Michael Murray, N.D.) The alternative treatments that may change your life and the prescriptions that could harm you.

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An overwhelming turnout appeared for the fish fry despite heavy rain storms on Friday, March 12. See more photos at Facebook.com/NewsSentinel.

CHAMBER NEWS

By: Marcile Smith Guest Writer Before you get out the spring yard tools make sure that you get out the fishing poles – 16th Annual Clay County Chamber Bass Tournament, will be March 27th.

With grantee pay outs of $4,000, come out for the weight in Saturday afternoon 3PM and feast on some Louisiana Shrimp Grillers fine Gumbo or Pulled Pork. Don’t worry the weather is going to be

beautiful remember it’s a Chamber event.

This past Monday evening Chamber Members and their guest were treated to dinner and a movie by the fine folks of Funworld and Fieldstone Cinemas Six, in Hiawassee, GA. Don Lloyd, GM and Minnie Poole, Events Coordinator, who have both been a big help with past Chamber events hosted about 70 Chamber members. We all had a great time, and with a crowd of that size we even made it to the movies on time!

Thanks to all the brought door prizes, Deer Valley at Davy Mountain, Spa & Boat Cover World, The Rustic Rose, Southern Impressions and Miller Well Drilling, all supplied great gifts.

The 50/50 drawing raised $110.00 for the Food Pantry, Rosalyn Housley, owner of the Rustic Rose won and donated her winning back, Thank you Rosalyn.

Unfortunately, no one won the membership drawing of $75.00 now has Mountain Home Nursing Service had been there we

would be starting all over again.

But it will roll over to $100.00 for next month’s BAH (Lilith Lidseen Performing Arts Association, Inc. April 12). Remember, must be present to win!

We also welcomed Hooper Tree Service, as new members Craig & IIlisse Hooper owners, bucket & chipper truck, dangerous trees, brush removal undercutting, tractor work, logging. So instead of getting your yard tools give them a call 828-389-9637. www.ncmtnchamber.com, or come by the office.

ARREST REPORT

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Georgia Mountain Research & Education Center Community Council members Joe Garner, Glenda Cheeks, Sandy Nicolette and Louise McTaggart.

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each grade level, she said.

Of the 2,700 students served last year by the center's education program, more than 600 were from Clay County, Schneider said, noting that the council expected more than 3,000 kids to take part this year.

"Obviously, you can tell we are excited about this place; we view it as a treasure that's in our community," she said.

Clay County Commissioner Herbert Cheeks said he enjoyed visiting the center as well, noting that he approved of the student events.

"I always love the kids being able to go," he said.

Preservation Team Director Jennifer Cordier invited citizens to the grand opening of the center's interpretive center on June 5.

"These are the oldest mountains in the world, and we have the most diverse biological plant life probably on the planet," she said. "We are living in a very, very, very special place."

Cordier said that a plant rescue team volunteers to move plants that may be in harm's way

due to developments.

"Many of the weeds we stomp around on in our backyard are actually displayed in [the center's] garden because they have played an important role in our past and in our present," she said.

"We honor folks who have set aside a portion of their property as a native botanical sanctuary;... more than 700 acres have now been preserved."

Sandy Zimmerman, a representative from Congressman Shuler's office, said that the agriculture and education program was of big interest to Shuler.

"It's good to see that the council is working across not only county lines but state lines," she said.

Garner said that the community council relies on donations to keep activities going.

"The state legislature's been going through some turmoil," he said. "We think that there will be some cuts, we don't know how hard. We're expecting our budget to be restored;...hopefully the cuts are not as severe."

Council member John Mays said that the center's budget is $8,000 lower this year than the standard $60,000 per year.

"Would we like financial support from Clay County? I think the answer is 'yes'," he said.

One of the research center's recent projects

has been to study the effect of cold weather on palm trees.

Garner said that while there have been more chill hours this year than last, the temperatures fluctuated more wildly in the past.

"In 2006 we started working with wine grape, trying to have a diseased vineyard," he said.

"We've got an acre and a half of wine grape. I know that you at least have some wine grape enthusiasts in Clay County;...they've come to see us before."

The center's current concern is Hemlock Wooly Adelgid, a pest that has started killing hemlock trees in the north, Garner said.

"This is the big black eye coming into our general area. ...We're working with scientists who are trying to discover answers on how to control it," he said.

Claire Johnston, the community council's technician, said that the insects are originally from Southeast Asia, and noted that by the end of April, the problem will be extremely apparent as a serious concern.

Clay County resident Clay Logan voiced his support of the council's programs to local business leaders, too.

"It sounds like you all have come to join us, not to change us," he said.

Amy Nicole Moss, 30, of Hayesville, NC arrested for possess schedule I controlled substance; possess marijuana greater than 1/2 oz to 1/1/2 oz; maintain place controlled substance on March 8, 2010 and released on March 9, 2010.

Christopher Lee Lindsey, 23, of Hiawassee, GA arrested for simple possession schedule IV controlled substance on March 9, 2010 and released on March 9, 2010.

Benny Craig Collins, 40, of Blairsville, GA arrested for driving while impaired on March 12, 2010 and released on March 12, 2010.

William Howard Gibson, 40, of Hayesville, NC arrested for possesson of stolen goods on March 12, 2010 and released on March 12, 2010.

Rey David Reyna, 30, of Murphy, NC arrested for no operators license; operate veh no insurance on March 12, 2010 and released on March 12, 2010.

Eber Velesquez, 23, of Murphy, NC arrested for no operators license on March 12, 2010 and released on March 12, 2010.

Kristen Irene Engelskind, 19, of Hayesville, NC arrested for purchase attempt malt bev/unfortified wine not 19/20; driving while impaired on March 14, 2010 and released on March 15, 2010.

DEED REPORT Frank E & Brooke Leatherwood and Christopher & Alicia Moore and Frank SultTR sold 0.76 acres, Lot 4 (Sharons Valley) in Hiawassee Township to Gunther E & April L Krieger for $23,500 on March 6, 2010.

Panorama Land Company, Inc. sold 1.958 acres, Lots 21 & 23 (Panorama Forest Estates) in Hayesville Township to Carroll A, Jr; Jane B; Gregory C; Jonathan R and Jeffery B Kemp for $30,000 on March 9, 2010.

Substitute Trustee Services, Inc -TR and Stephen J & Kimberly Roach sold 11.086 acres,Tract 3 in Sweetwater Township to PNC Mortgage for $342,000 on March 11, 2010.

William Richard Boyd, Jr-TR and Deena E & Cline Parker sold 1.349 acres in Shooting Creek Township to Bank of Hiawassee for $149,000 on March 11, 2010.

Dorothy D & Keith B Boyd, Sr sold 5.31 acres, Lot 11 (Moores Acres) in Tusquittee Township to Charles & Carol Ann Beine for $119,000 on March 12, 2010.

OPINION

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What you should expect when the government runs health care

By: Jim Fitzgerald

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Conservatives are really good at acting like victims.

The latest injustice they are suffering is the proposed use of reconciliation to pass the health care reform bill.

Conservatives are calling this method of covering an additional 30 million people and reducing the national deficit by 118 million dollars a parliamentary “trick,� an “assault on the democratic process,� and an attempt to “cram health care down our throats.�

If you look at Wikipedia.com, you can see that, since 1980, 17 of 23 reconciliation bills were signed into law

by Republican Presidents, undermining current claims that the Democrats are doing something underhanded.

Under Bush II, reconciliation was used three times to pass tax cuts even after the Congressional Budget Office predicted they would substantially increase the federal deficit. Conservatives significantly violated the original purpose of reconciliation to pass their agenda in the face of Democratic opposition and now are crying foul when the tables are turned. How patriotic of them. They have been cramming legislation down our throats for several decades.

However, are the Democrats really cramming (or ramming – depending on commentator) health care reform down our throats? Shortly after Obama was elected, he sponsored a series of conferences where he invited all of the health care stakeholders to participate in reforming a broken system. These series of meetings included business CEO’s, health insurance companies, providers of health care, politicians, ordinary citizens, and pharmaceutical companies – everybody that would be affected by changes to the system. The stakeholders fully participated in these meetings, progress was being made, and Obama was showing us a new way to deal with thorny issues. He was not only holding public, transparent meetings, but also, in doing so, undermining the influence of lobbyists.

As Republicans watched Obama usher in an intelligent, inclusive form of governing, they starting going ballistic. If Obama was successful, they would lose power for decades to come and that was more than they could bear. Though they had been obstructionistic before, they really cranked up the spin machinery and played to everyone’s fear though distortions and outright lies. In the recent past, conservatives had voted to cut Medicare funding, to turn Medicare into a voucher system, to pay physicians to discuss end-of-life decisions with their elderly patients, socialized pharmaceuticals for the elderly, and the list goes on. Suddenly, everything they had tried to change before the Democrats gained control became unacceptable.

They seized on this excellent opportunity to distract ordinary citizens from their gross mismanagement of the economy and increasing the national debt over five trillion, with a T, dollars in less than seven years. They yelled so loud about death panels, government takeover of health care, and socialism that people begin to think the Democrats caused 10% unemployment, fell into bed with Wall Street, and crashed the housing market – all within nine months of assuming power! Now, that is power my friend!

Not only did Obama hold these stakeholder conferences but also he met face-to-face with politicians from both parties. More important, some of these meeting were televised and we were able to witness his mastery of the complexities involved in changing the health care system. We were able to witness his openness to incorporating Republican ideas into the reform process. We were able to see first-hand that the Republicans had no intentions of working with the Democrats to overhaul a broken system.

To answer the question I posed about the “cramming/ ramming� distortion, I fail to see how a yearlong debate over reform, that included all of the stakeholders, “crams� anything anywhere. Everyone had a say, everyone was heard, and now it is time to pass reform. Let the Republicans take their best shot in November.

SOMEWHERE IN THE MIDDLE

History hysteria unfounded By: Paula Canup Guest Columnist The textbook controversies are again in the news. Texas is currently writing its standards for their social studies curriculum. Since Texas and California have the nation’s largest student populations, it is likely that book publishers will write their books to conform to the standards of these states. Those books will then be the ones available to all states. The outcome of this Texas dispute is likely to affect education throughout the country.

As usual, liberals and conservatives are facing off in a war of words and misinformation. If you have been listening to FOX News, you have no doubt heard that the standards committee is recommending United States History begin in 1877, leaving out the Founders and the writing of the Constitution. What they are not telling you is that early American history will be taught in eighth grade, and eleventh grade will pick up where it left off in 1877 and cover modern American history. As a former history teacher, this makes perfectly good sense to me; in fact, I fought for permission to break American history into two separate courses in the private school where I taught. My reason was simple – there is just not enough time in a school year to cover over 500 years of history (assuming you begin in 1492 with Columbus’ discovery) with any depth. And depth is what makes history interesting. I cannot count the times I have told someone I was a history teacher only to be told how much they hated history when they were in high school. It was boring, just a lot of names and dates to memorize. Well, I don’t mean to toot my own horn, but my students were not bored. When we studied the writing of the Constitution, they divided into small groups

and wrote school constitutions. We studied the Declarations of Causes of Secession issued by the southern states prior to the Civil War so they would know what really caused the conflict – and yes, it was about slavery. We watched Ken Burn’s excellent documentary, The West, and I read to them from the diary of missionaries who were massacred by Indians in Oregon Territory. The kids loved all of it. But, it took time – lots of time. There was no way to do all that and cover two world wars, the Great Depression, Vietnam, etc., in one year. The truth is, many history teachers never finish a history textbook, so modern history often gets shortchanged. I’m guessing that is what prompted the Texas stan-

Conservatives and liberals must realize that one textbook cannot possibly include every thing they consider important. dards committee to make modern US history a separate course.

I would never have known about the two separate courses from the sound bites I’ve been hearing on the news. I googled “Texas textbook controversy� and was led to a press release from the Texas Education Agency refuting some of the claims made by FOX News. I also learned that the standards being recommended must be voted on by an elected State Board of Education which is dominated by conservative GOP members. For this reason, there has been much concern among educators that the standards will have a conservative, not liberal bias.

The board feels there is a liberal bias

in the current standards being taught.

They would like to add information about groups such as the Heritage Foundation, the Moral Majority, and the NRA as well as information about the Republican Contract with America. Certainly there is no harm in including those items, but both liberals and conservatives must realize that one textbook cannot possibly include every thing they consider important.

If it did, it would break the backs of the students who had to carry it! The board also wants to see more emphasis on Christian influence in America’s beginning. Of course, any study of the settling of American must include religion, as the Pilgrims came hear looking for freedom to worship as they pleased. This is included in the eighth grade standards.

The Texas Tribune has published online the entire standards along with additions and deletions suggested by the conservative BOE. For example, the board crossed out American imperialism and wrote the term “expansionism� in its place. The two words definitely have different connotations, but the classroom teacher will be the determinant of how the period is presented, not a word in the standards.

Most of the changes proposed are inconsequential – just changes in the wording. I have read proposed changes and see no cause for controversy in them.

The final vote on the new standards is due to take place in May. Meanwhile, the Board of Education is holding hearings so citizens can voice their opinions about what should and should not be included in the state’s history standards. The media loves it – nothing like a good fight to help fill up 24 hours of news.

What we have here is a non-story, one that recurs every time new standards are written. We have bigger problems that need our attention.

It is not how many pages that are in the health care bill, it's what's in the bill that makes it good or bad. To summarize the reasons why the Democrat health care bill is bad: 1) There are no meaningful cost controls in the Democrat medical care bill. Premium costs will skyrocket. When has a government program ever costs as little as its advocates claim? Medicare is already bankrupting the nation and will be insolvent by 2017 according to the same people who support this bill.

2) With the additional mandates and price controls, private health insurers will be driven out of business. It will be impossible to make a profit.

3) We have a shortage of doctors now and will have even more shortages if 31 million additional people are added. And more people will be requesting medical services if they think they are getting ‘free’ medical care. That is human nature. Rationing is inevitable and medical care will deteriorate.

4) The bill is unconstitutional. Nowhere in our Constitution does it give the Government the authority to decide who gets medical care and who doesn't. And it does not give the Government the authority to force people into an insurance contract against their will.

5) They may not be called “Death Panels� in the bill, but it allows a bureaucracy, rather than a doctor, to decide whether you get life saving treatment or not.

6) Just about every poll shows that the majority of Americans do not want it. Most polls show that between 85 to 90% of Americans are satisfied with the insurance they have. Most doctors don't want it.

It will ruin the doctor-patient relationship.

There is no free market in health care. That is why it costs have skyrocketed. Government mandates all sorts of requirements of the medical and insurance industry. This is the major cause of higher costs.

In the past reconciliation has only been used to settle budgets. The takeover of almost 20% of our economy (health care) by the government is a major policy change and reconciliation has never been used before for major issues of policy. One would know this if they are intellectually honest enough to consult information outlets that are not propaganda arms of the Obama administration and Democratic Party.

Jim Fitzgerald mentioned he thinks that conservatives believe our founding fathers made a terrible mistake in creating a three-part checks and balances system of government. I wonder how he came to that conclusion. After all, our founding fathers were what we now call conservatives and that's why they created a Republic, not a democracy. They wanted limited government and maximum freedom of choice and liberty.

Liberals are largely responsible for our high unemployment rate. It was the Liberal Clinton Administration that pushed for ‘no money down’, no income verification mortgage loans, threatened banks with fines if they didn't make these loans, lowered the capital requirements of the quasi- government Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac lending institutions which guaranteed these loans and blocked knowledge of how bad it was until right before the last election – so they could spin it for their advantage. These loan defaults were the principal reason for the financial breakdown of our banking system and economy.

Also, the so called ‘Stimulus bills’ have a long history of prolonging recessions. And lastly, as most of us are acutely aware, and contrary to what Mr. Fitzgerald wrote, the US Post Office is heavily subsidized by our government. Take a look at their annual reports. You will see a line item called “US Government Appropriations.� Facts are a sticky thing.

CRIMESTOPPERS

By: Sheriff Joe Shook

Why is Operation Medicine Drop needed?

Columnist Unused and expired medications in the United States and other countries exact an incredible toll on patient safety and public health. In the United States, an estimated $1 billion of prescription drugs are thrown away each year.

Increasing availability, marketing, and purchase of prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products, coupled with the tendency of patients to stockpile drugs at home, is a unique phenomenon that has long been ignored.

Compounding this problem is that no comprehensive state or federal program exists to safely collect unwanted drugs and dispose of them properly, except through reverse distributors and only for large healthcare institutions.

Many significant problems are associated with unused and expired drugs in the home. Drugs often are left unse-

cured in cabinets and on counters.

Improper use of drugs may cause an overdose and drug interactions. Accidental poisoning from ingestion of drugs among children and pets often occurs in homes where medicine is easily accessible. For example, about 40 percent of poisoning among children occurs in grandparents’ homes.

Drug diversion —theft, burglary, illegal possession, and drug abuse — is a major crime in households where narcotics are present. All are a significant patient safety problem of epidemic proportion. Furthermore, the disposable of unwanted drugs as household trash or by flushing them down the sink or toilet is unwise and dangerous to the environment, potentially contaminating the water supply.

Unintentional poisoning deaths and injuries are increasing nationwide. Children ages 1-5 account for 23 percent of all emergency department visits related to poisoning and

these types of injuries result in a high death rate of infants under the age of one due to their smaller size. In North Carolina in 2008, unintentional poisoning was second to only motor vehicle crashes as the cause of unintentional injury death among children. And among people 35 to 54 years old, unintentional poisoning caused more deaths than motor vehicle crashes nationwide and in North Carolina.

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pesticides and detergents/cleaning products.

How Can My Community Prevent Unintentional Poisoning From Medications?

One intervention to reduce unintentional poisoning is the collection of unused and expired medication at community events. Best practices for a take-back program are described below for replication in your community.

Our goal at the Clay County Sheriff ’s Office is to create a community-based program to collect unused and expired prescription medication to reduce unintentional poisonings. We are partnering with A Safe and Drug Free Clay County Drug Coalition and other state agencies to host “Operation Medicine Drop.� We will be collecting your medications March 15 – March 19, 2010 between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:00 pm at the Sheriff ’s Office located at 295 Courthouse Drive. If you have any questions, please contact the Sheriff ’s Office (828) 389-6354.

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Rita Marie Cianciulli, 96, of Hayesville died Monday, March 8, 2010 at her residence. A native of New York, she lived in New Jersey before moving to Clay County in 2007. She was a member of the Summit, NJ Golden Age Program and the Verizon Pioneers Club. She was of the Catholic faith.

She was the daughter of the late James and Mary Gorman Wedick and was the wife of the late Felix Cianciulli, who died in 2004. Surviving are two daughters, Virginia Lawlor of Sarasota, FL and Patricia Ann Daprino of Hayesville. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of arrangements.

Hazel C. Regan

Hazel C. Regan, 67, of Hayesville died Sunday, March 7, 2010 in a Murphy medical center. She was a native of Suffolk County, NY, but had lived in Florida before moving to Clay County.

She had worked as a receptionist and was of the Lutheran faith.

Surviving are a daughter, Dawn Draughn of Eastpoint, FL; three sons, Brian P. Winnegar of Copperhill, TN, Wayne S. Winnegar of West Palm Beach, FL, and Peter A. Winnegar of Fairfax, VA; six grandchildren, Kris, Cody, Amanda, and Elizabeth Winnegar, Stone Draughn, and Amber Heily; and a great granddaughter, Aspen Lee Winnegar.

No services are planned. Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of arrangements.

Charles H. Trull

Charles H. Trull, 83, of Hayesville died Sunday, March 7, 2010 in a Towns County,GA care center.He was a native of Union County, NC, but had lived in Shelby, NC most of his life before moving to Clay County seven years ago.

He was a veteran of WWII, serving in the United States Navy. He retired after 25 years in systems management with Shelby Supply Co. Charles was an Eagle Scout and a Scout Master with the Boy Scouts of America. He was a member of the McConnell Memorial Baptist Church.

He was the son of the late Charles H. and Vera Sutton Trull. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Sue J. Trull; three sons, Charles Michael Trull and wife, Elizabeth of Oakland, CA, Steven Gregory Trull and wife, Sonya of Greenville, IL, and Douglas Scot Trull and wife, Donna of Hayesville; five grandchildren, Ashley Pearce, Creighton Trull, Hanna Ledford, Kemper Trull, and Samuel Trull; and three great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 13 in the McConnell Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. Don Pickerill and Dr. Rudy Patton officiating. Interment was in the Osborne Cemetery.

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Wednesday , March 17, 2010

We can’t just let growth run us over

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I’m a democrat and I’m voting for Pat Margo for Clay County Commissioner in the May 4th primary election. Pat Margo is a republican and our political views are very different on the national level, but this is a county election and I don’t believe there’s any place for partisanship in county politics. Pat Margo is running for office for one reason, to improve the quality of life in Clay County. He wants to bring Common Sense, Integrity, Progress and Jobs our beautiful County and to our government. Those who think that we can keep things the same in Clay County are kidding themselves. Growth is inevitable and we need County leaders who are willing to look forward, plan for it and manage it in a way that preserves our way of life and protects our natural resources while allowing us to move forward. We can’t just let growth run us over.

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Since its inception in 1995, ONLINE HRWC has taken See more responsibility for photos from and performed the watershed the following dubanquet. ties: it fixes riverbanks and plants trees; it fights algae in lakes, and it educates.

HRWC works primarily in the upper 1,486 square miles of the Hiwassee River basin in Georgia and North Carolina. Eighty-five percent of this watershed is forested.

"Open water" is contained in our larger rivers and our five large reservoirs: Lake Blue Ridge in Fannin Co. and Lake Nottely in Union Co., Ga.; Lake Chatuge in Towns Co., Ga. and Clay Co., N.C.; and Lakes Hiwassee and Appalachia in Cherokee, N.C. More than 50 silent auction items were displayed outside the Resort's ballroom, ranging from vintage first edition books to a newly published

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pretty close to party lines in State and Federal elections but have always ignored these lines in local politics. North Carolina is one of the states that allow independents to vote in the primaries. You just have to specify which ballot you want when you vote. I have re-registered as an Independent, unaffiliated is the official word for it. I did this in January but we have until April 9 to change our party affiliation. It wasn’t an easy decision for me and it will be tough to ask for that republican ballot when I vote. There are some democrats I’d like to vote for in this election as well, but I feel that Pat Margo for Clay County Commissioner is the most important vote that I can make.

Carina Woolrich Send your letters to the editor to letters@wncsentinel.net. Letters should be 400-500 words in length and must be signed.

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I will always know who I work for, YOU the People of Clay County.

My Name is PAT MARGO and I’m asking for your vote on May 4th for Clay County Commissioner.

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March 18

t B N UP B N 1MBOOJOH UIF 'VUVSF PG :PVS 'BSN 1SFTFOUFE CZ Clay County Farmland Preservation Committee and NC Department of Agriculture. Ag Development Farmland Preservation Trust Fund. Developing a process to keep your farm in agricultural production while preserving family relationships and enhancing community development. Breakfast Served! Clay County Community Services Building at 55 Riverside Circle (Health Department top level) in Hayesville, NC. Call (828) 389-9764 for registration information. t Q N 8SJUFST )VC PG UIF .PVOUBJOT QSPVEMZ QSFTFOUT 5IF &MFment of a Novel $60 per student. Thursday, March 18 to April 22, 2010 at Hayesville Senior Center. t Q N ,BSFO )PMNFT BOE .BSZ 3JDLFUTPO XJMM CF SFBEJOH PSJHJOBM works in the evening in the library of the Keith House at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina.

March 19

t B N UP Q N 'BJUI 5BCFSOBDMF $IVSDI XJMM CF IBWJOH B 5VSLFZ Dinner. Dinner will consist of Turkey, dressing,mashed potatoes, green beans and dessert all for $7 per plate. If you would like to place an order: please call 828-389-9825 or 828-389-8143 or call Faith Tabernacle Church at 828-389-8936. If no answer please leave a message and we will call you back. All orders must be in by Thursday, March 18th at 5 p.m.

All proceed from the dinner will go towards the church building fund. t Q N 5IFSF XJMM CF B GSFF DPNNVOJUZ QSPEVDF EJTUSJCVUJPO GPS needy families who are on low income. This is a coordinated project between Manna Food Bank and the First Free Will Baptist Church of Hayesville, NC. Please bring your own bags and boxes to collect food in. The distribution will be held in front of the First Free Will Baptist Church at 259 Tusquittee Street (intersection of Ritter Road and Tusquittee Street) in Hayesville. For more information or directions, please contact Carol Hall at 706 896-3438 or 706 994-0635.� t Q N 'SFF 'BNJMZ .PWJF 1PQDPSO /JHIU BU 4IBSQ 6.$ .PWJF Facing the Giants. t Q N 5IF #MFTTFE #MFOE XJMM CF GFBUVSFE JO DPODFSU BU UIF John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown. Admission is free. Donations are welcome. For further information call the Folk School at 1-800-FOLK-SCH or 837-2775.

March 20

t B N Q N $MBTTJDBM $POWFSTBUJPOT B OBUJPOBM $ISJTUJBO CBTFE PSHBOJ[BUJPO JT IPTUJOH B XPSLTIPQ GPS QBSFOUT PG QVCMJD BOE QSJWBUF TDIPPM children, parents considering home schooling and home-centered educators interested in enhancing their curriculum or bringing back the lost tools of learning. This free workshop will be held at Little Brasstown Baptist Church, 6120 Harshaw Road in Brasstown, NC with a break for lunch.

Food will not be provided, so participants may bring their own lunches or dine out. If there is a need for childcare, you must make reservations in advance. We can not accept children without a reservation. Please call Janann Fine, Clay County home school liaison at 828-557-2838 or Daphne Alt, at 828-321-0560 for further information and to reserve your slot.

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March 22

t Q N :PVOH )BSSJT $PMMFHF TUVEFOU +PSEBO .BSTIBMM B KVOJPS NVTJD major from Hiawassee, Ga., will perform at the YHC Guitar Ensemble in concert in the Susan B. Harris Chapel on the Young Harris College campus. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (706) 379-5182.

March 23

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March 27

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Singing: House of Prayer Choir Ensemble, All Nations Warrior Drum from Cherokee, NC, John Davis. All at the House of Prayer Church in Blairsville, GA. Takeout available at 4 p.m. Sponsored by: Osprey Ministries. Please call John Davis at 706-835-6010 or 706-896-7491 for more information.

April 1

t Q N #MBJSTWJMMF #JLFT #PBSET 5IF DMBTT JT GSFF BOE XJMM CF BQprox. 1 ½ hours long. Topics covered will be basic bicycle repairs for trail or road, like fixing a flat, broken chain, minor brake & shifter adjustments, and a proactive pre-ride check over. The necessary tools you will need & how to use them. So you will hopefully never have to push your bike out. For more info call the shop @ 706 745 8141 Or stop by @ 49 Blue Ridge St. Blairsville GA. Located in historic downtown. Bring your bike if you like (optional) & and what ever beverage you want to drink. Coffee & Soft Drinks are available at the shop. SABA member & supporter offering 10% discounts to SABA members. t Q N 5IF /$8/ 8FTU /FUXFTU 1PFUSZ $SJUJRVF XJMM NFFU BU Tri-County Community College in Murphy, North Carolina. For more information contact Janice Moore: 828-389-6394. We invite visitors to come and observe.

April 3

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April 6

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April 10

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May 9

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Get people to Annual Poetry and Art Contest Sponsored by the Clay County Historical and Arts Council Join us in celebrating the amazing talent and diversity of our community!

Featuring readings by local published poet Glenda Beall, as well as poetry and art created by our own middle school, high school, and adult artists and writers.

Contest Artwork will be on display.

Now Accepting Submissions of Poetry and Art. 2-D art work, Unmatted: maximum size 11� x 14�, Matted or framed art work: maximum size 4’ x 4’ 3-D art work will be accepted for consideration. Small items must have a display case.

Please send submissions by March 23, 2010 to: Hayesville High School c/o Mrs. Ashley Kellow 205 Yellow Jacket Drive Hayesville, NC 28904 The Annual Contest will Take Place on: Tuesday, April 6th Beginning at 6:30 pm At the Hayesville High School Lecture Hall Art work and Poetry will be available to pick up at the high school from the evening of the contest through 3:30 pm Friday, April 9th.

Join us in Celebrating our Community!

Light refreshments will be served.

SUPPORT

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5:45 p.m. The Clay County Republican Party will be having its annual County Convention at 6:30 p.m. at the Clay County Senior Center, 196 Ritter Road, Hayesville. There will be a covered dish dinner at 5:45 p.m.

There also will be several new political candidates coming to speak. For details, call Jim 389-8971.

Clay County

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NOTICE you.

Place an ad in the Sentinel: 828.389.8338

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.

Al-Anonymous: 7 p.m. Sunday Night, Chatuge Regional Hospital, Hiawassee GA. 8 p.m.

Monday Night, “The Mustard Seed�, 12 Step and Twelve Tradition Meeting at Mountain Presbyterian Church, Blairsville GA New Ala-Teen Meeting 8 p.m. Wednesday Night at Mountain Presbyterian Church, Blairsville, Ga. 8 p.m. Wednesday Night at Mountain Presbyterian Church, Blairsville Ga. 12:00 noon Tuesday, Mountain Regional Library, Young Harris, GA Al-Anon is open anyone who has been affected by another person’ drinking. The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of alcoholism in a relative or a friend. Call 706-835-5827, 706-897-0628 or 828-389-8981. for more information.

Substance abuse: 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.

Co-dependents: Co-Dependents Anonymous meetJOHT BSF BT GPMMPXT t'PS XPNFO POMZ "U 12 noon on Mondays at Young Harris Library in Young Harris, Ga. Call Linda at (706) 781 t"U Q N 5IVSTEBZT BU .PVOUBJO 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.

Stroke:

Drug Treatment:

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Narconon warns families that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs is on the rise with deadly consequences. Learn the signs of drug abuse. Someone you love may be at risk. Call Narconon for a free brochure on the signs of addiction for all drugs. 877-379-0208. www.drugsno. com

What: Enchanted Valley Squares is having Basic Mainstream Classess When: Tuesday Nights from 7:00-9:00 pm Where: Towns Co Middle School Cafeteria.

Contact: GA-Al Supplee (706) 379-2191 or NC-Bob or Loretta Hughes (828) 837-2561.

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 )FBMJOH DIBQUFS PG UIF *OUhM 0SEFS PG 4U Luke. More information (828)389-3397.

ACTIVITIES

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Senior Game Day What: Dominoes, Hearts, Scrabble, Checkers, etc.

When: Every Tuesday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Where: Clay County Senior Center Contact: Call 838-389-9271 for more info.

Library book store What: Record Albums (33 1/3), books on tape and VCR movies.

When: Monday to Sat. 10 a.m. -4 p.m Where: Across from the library.

REACH Thrift Store What: Donations accepted during business hours. Volunteers welcome.

When: 10 a.m. - 4:30 a.m. Monday - Saturday.

Where: 1252 Hwy 64 W. (Old KT Billiards bldg.)

Contact: Call 828.389.1415 or 828.557.7416.

Granny’s Attic Thrift Store What: Auxiliary for Good Shepherd Home Health care and Hospice.

When: Open 9 am - 4 pm Wed. - Sat. Contact: 389-6311

Men’s Coffee Club What: FREE coffee to all men age 50 and over.

Where: The Clay County Senior Center When: 8 am to 9 am every Monday morning.

Ladies’ tea time What: A variety of FREE teas will be available.

All women age 50 and over are welcome.

Where: The Clay County Senior Center When: 2 pm each Monday.

CCCC Auxillary meets What: The Auxiliary raises money to help with residents activities.

When: The 2nd Thursday at 10 a.m.

Where: Clay County Care Center Contact: Linda Davis at 828-389-4233 or MVMV !WFSJ[PO OFU

Merchants Assoc.

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.

When: Historic Hayesville Merchants Association meets at 8 a.m. the 2nd Wed, The HHM board meets at 8 a.m. the 1st Wed. Where: 5IF DPNNVOJUZ SPPN PG 6OJUFE Community Bank.

Contact: Joseph Sorensen: 828-361-7569.

t 5IF 5PXOT 6OJPO "M[IFJNFShT 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 t "O "M[IFJNFS T 4VQQPSU (SPVQ meets at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the Clay County Senior Center in Hayesville.

What: Mike Casey will be available When: 2nd Tuesday and the 4th Wed. Where: Job Link Office Contact: (828) 837-7407 or the Social Service Office in Hayesville at 389-6301.

Alzheimer's:

Cancer:

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, 6OJUFE $PNNVOJUZ #BOL )BZFTWJMMF DPSner of Hwy 64 and Hwy 69. Any questions can be directed to Janet Curns, evenings at 828-389-0295.

Body Sculpting Class:

Body Sculpting/Cardiovascular Exercise classes are being offered at Towns County Recreational Center in Hiawassee, Ga. Class is from 6:30-7:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The cost is $4 per class or $48 per month.

Contact the recreation center at (706) 8962600 or Susan Rogers at (706) 896-6842.

Divorce:

"Divorce Care," a divorce recovery seminar and support group, meets at 7 p.m. on Mondays BU )JBXBTTFF 6OJUFE 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.

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Pastor: Rev. George M. Kloster

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Clay Lions to Meet When: Clay County Lions Club meets the first and third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Where: The Scout Hut. Contact: Membership Chairman Rondle Ford at (828) 389-9530 or Secretary/Treasurer Dr. Russell Hughes at (828) 389-3890.

Oil Painting Classes What: Classes for beginners and intermediate students. Cost is $65; must furnish own brushes and canvas.

When: Wednesdays, 9AM - 1PM Where: Clay County Senior Center.

Contact: (828) 389-9271

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Community Suppers When: 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.

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Helping Hands meet What: The ladies group at Sweetwater 6OJUFE .FUIPEJTU $IVSDI NFFUT UP NBLF quilts for Clay and Cherokee countiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sick and needy. Helpers are welcome.

When: From 10 a.m. to noon every first and third Tuesday.

Square Dance Classes

Enchanted Square Dance When: 2nd & 4th Friday each month 7 p.m. to 9 p.m Where: Towns County Elementary School Cafeteria.

Contact: Loyd Lee at 706-896-5969.

Intermediate Bridge Where: Health department, downstairs in Hiawassee When: Mondays and Fridays, starting at 12:45 p.m. All players welcome.

Contact: (828) 389-8065.

Fellowship Weekly What: Full Gospel Business Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fellowship International When: 6 p.m. every Monday Where: Daniels in Hiawassee, Ga. Contact: (828) 389-0140.

Mtn. Community Seniors What: We welcome all Mountain Seniors from 5PXOT 6OJPO BOE $MBZ $PVOUJFT 8F IBWF .Vsic, Informative speakers, picnics and field trips.

When: 2 P.M. second Thursday each month Where: Hiawassee Senior Center

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Moose Lodge What: We are forming a Moose Lodge and invite you to join us. Come early and join us for a Dutch Treat lunch.

Where: Homers Corner Cafe located at Hwy 19/129 in Murphy, NC inside Fosters Flea Market.

When: 2nd Friday of each month at 1 p.m.

Contact: Art or Donna Harris at (828) 389-6342.

Valley Kennel Club What: We invite all those interested in pure bred dogs and canine activities to attend.

When: Meetings are held at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month Where: Brotherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Restaurant on Hwy 64 in Murphy, NC. Contact: Kit Miracle @ 706 492 5253 or Peggy Moorman @ 828 835 1082.

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When: Meets the first Wed. of each month.

Dinner is at 6 p.m. Veterans meeting and Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Auxiliary begin at 7 p.m.

Where: 2641 Hwy 66, Young Harris, Ga ( at the Ga/NC State Line)

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Mountain Coin Club

When: 3rd Tuesday of each month. Early activities begin at 5:30. Meeting follows at 6:30 p.m.

Where: Cadence Bank in Blairsville.

Contact: YOCS, 706-379-1488.

Amateur Radio

What: The North Georgia Tri-State A.R.C. (Amateur Radio Club) meetings. All meetings are open to the public.

When: The first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.

Where: Branan Lodge in Blairsville.

Contact: Don Deyton at 706-781-6665.

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Mountain High Hikers What: Specialty hikes, and regular trail maintaining trips- all in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina and Georgia.

When: Tuesdays.

Contact: MountainHighHikers.org for schedule and meeting locations or call 828-389-8240.

British Empire What: 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. 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.

Contact: Maureen at 404 583 3958 or e-mail at maureendbe@hotmail.com

Blue Ridge MOAA

What: The Blue Ridge Mountains Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America meets. All active duty, National Guard, reserve, retired, and former Military, Public Health Service, and NOAA officers and warrant officers and surviving spouses are invited to attend.

When: Third Monday of each month Where: At various area restaurants.

Contact: Jim Ferrell at 828-835-9203 or moaa.org/chapter/blueridgemountains.

Marriages Jeffery Allan Fisher, Jr., 28, of Murphy, NC and Jennifer Leigh Mallonee, 33, of Murphy, NC were united marriage on March 11, 2010.

Wade Louis Sprayberry, 41, of Hayesvile, NC and Angela Lynn Atkinson, 38, of Hayesville, NC were united in marriage on March 14, 2010.

CLASSIFIEDS

Reminder:

Deadline for classifieds is Monday at 3:00.

All classifieds received after this time will be printed the following Thursday.

100-Autos 2005 FORD FOCUS SES, Runs GREAT! Automatic, white, power locks, power windows, leather seats, tinted windows.

Great gas mileage. Well maintained car.

Asking below Kelly Blue Book.

2008 Lexus GS350, 15,600 miles.

One owner, non-smoker, garaged. GPS, rear camera, bluetooth, etc... Asking: $36,500 Call 706-896-6076 GAUSE RV CENTER, INC. SALES-SERVICE-PARTS STORE ( CONSIGNMENTS WELCOME) 706-896-7897 SR 288- Hiawassee, Ga. MOBILE SERVICE AVAILABLE.

200-Employment CNAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s needed for Cherokee and Clay County. Please call Helen @ (828) 8358147 Now accepting applications Hiawassee Huddle House 706-970-0631 Medical: Immediate Opening Full time ( Monday-Friday) for general secretarial duties. Excellent benefits include Health/ Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, 401K Plan, Experience preferred, but not required.

Send resume and references to : Peachtree Internal Medicine, P. O. Box 158, Murphy, NC 28906 or you may bring them to our office at Suite 1, Physicians Bldg., 4040 East US 64 Alt. Murphy, NC 28904 Part-time Early Childhood Specialist to work with families of children, 0-3, with disabilities or delays in Clay, Cherokee, and Graham Counties. Promote

familiesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; use of interest-based intervention model promoting childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s communication and language development in everyday activities, collect project data, and related tasks. Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s degree in early childhood development, early childhood education, early childhood special education, or related field.

Two years experience working with children, 0-3, and their families. Send resume to Melinda Raab, Ph.D., Orelena Hawks Puckett Institute, 8 Elk Mountain Road, Asheville, NC 28804, or e-mail to jobs@puckett.org.

CNA available excellent references.

Will work Sundays. 706-896-5794 Drivers/CDL Career Training w/ Central Refrigerated. We Train, Employ w/ $0 Down Financing. AVG $35 K-$40K 1st Year! 1-800-543-4023 Real Estate Attorney full-time office position: Experience with real estate transactions and /or mortgage lending background required. Send resume to : P.O. Box 2807, Blairsville, Ga 30514

300-Services Cooking with Kara *NEW* The Hiawassee Health Hut, your natural grocer.

3243 Dogwood Lane Hiawassee GA. Open Tuesday-Friday from 8-3 p.m. and Saturdays from 9-4. Saturday morning cooking classes from 11-1. For more information call Kara 828-389-7044. Visit: www.Cooking with Kara.com Bush hogging, Stump-grinding, gardens plowed, gravel-roads/driveways scraped, post-holes dug, sickle mowing. Free estimates, reasonable rates,

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Job Announcement

THE CHEROKEE INDIAN HOSPITAL AUTHORITY has the following jobs available: FT LPN. Anyone interested should pick up an application and position description from Arlenea Chapa or Teresa Carvalho at the Cherokee Indian Hospital Human Resources Office between the hours of 8:00am â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4:00pm Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C;Friday. This position will close March 19, 2010.

Indian preference does apply and a current job application must be submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of CIHA application.

dependable service. (828) 837-7809 Cell: (828) 361-8738 # D&L Painting & drywall INC. PaintJOH 4UBJOJOH *OUFSJPS t &YUFSJPS t 3FTJEFOUJBM t $PNNFSDJBM %3:8"-- )BOH t 'JOJTI t 5FYUVSF BMM UZQFT PG GJOJTIFT UFYUVSFT 100% Quality Driven. Free Estimates cell: 828-508-5270 office(1): 828-321-2111 office(2): 828-479-4052 # Tile installer your tile or mine, 26 years experience have references and liability insurance. Ask for Don at 828389-9394 # Walker Storage Corner of Old Highway 64 West and West Cherry Road.

Concrete block Construction 828-3894926 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. # Massage Therapy- in the comfort of your home. Licensed and insured. 18 years experience, call Gerri; 1 hour $40; Half hour $25; 706-896-6108.

A&R Landscape Residential, and commercial lawn care. Plant, turf and grassing, lot clean up, mulching and retaining walls. 706-994-2457.

Horse back riding lessons for kids.

Horses are calm and well behaved. Given by an experienced rider. Interested?

Call for more information or rates. 706299-1614.

Will baby sit your child or children: Any age. Reasonable rates.References available. Call 706-299-1614

500 - For Sale Antique Couch and chair in beautiful condition. Reupholstered chenille fabric.

Walnut trim on both pieces. $300 8376623 2007 Honda ATV TRX 400 EX , Good condition with IOW hours. Asking $3,600 Call 828-735-1061 Gorgeous, soft green, Country French, distressed China Cabinet. Original Price $1,950.00 will sell for $475.00. I will be happy to e-mail pictures for anyone interested. Call 706-897-5728 2009 Kawasaki KLX-110 with Monster Graphics. 6.3 HP Engine bike has been ridden very little and is in like new condition. Asking $1,500.00 Call Deb Odom @ 828-479-2789 For Sale Dining Room table with 4 chairs, Handmade solid wood, Asking $200 Call 828-735-1328 Sell your Boat/RV. We bring the buyer to you! 1-866-417-8291 Dry hay in 4â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 5â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Bales $25.00 828-3614633 Hay for Sale June 2009 cutting $3.00 a bale 828-389-0956 RELOCATED & OPEN The PINK RIBBON Thrift Shoppeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; 1615 Hwy 17 (at the *OUFSTFDUJPO PG KVTU CFMPX Crossroads next to D-Nails). Due to extensive water damage from a pipe break DFJMJOH DPMMBQTJOH XF IBWF SFMPDBUFE again and are in need of your donations, FTQFDJBMMZ GPSNBM HPXOT KFXFMSZ PGG

Place your ad in our classifieds and reach thousands of Western Carolina readers. Cost is only $5 for the first 10 words for one week in Cherokee, Clay and Graham Counties.

Call (828) 389-8338

your purchase w/donations. Mon- Fri. 105p.m. Sat 10-4 Black Angus. Appalachian Grown- All natural farm raised USDA Inspected, processed and packaged by the quarter. Heifers and cows bred with quality genetics for sale. Walnut Hollow Ranch, Hayesville, 828389-8931 crkissling@verizon.net Pro-Activ Solution for sale! I didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t read the fine print â&#x20AC;&#x201C; am now swamped with the stuff. How about $20 for the $45 product package? Call me â&#x20AC;&#x201C; itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a great product but I canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t use all of it. 706-781-3044.

Sofa bed (queen) beige/ burgundy plaid $100 and small beige recliner $60 All good condition. 706-896-6071.

33â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Travel Trailer for Sale. Very clean, no pets, no smoking. Located in Hiawassee in Campground on Lake. Has attached 30? deck with aluminum/ vinyl awning, pool, Recreation area, boat dock and storage, 8*'* DBCMF BWBJMBCMF 0#0 378-4175, 229-377-6104 LEAVE MESSAGE

550 - Antiques Hiawassee Antique Mall 460 N. Main Street Hiawassee. Open year round.

Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Sun 12-5. Antiques-Collectibles. 706-896-0587

600-Wanted Have any old Mac/Apple products just sitting around gathering dust? Donate old iPods and computers, even if they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t work anymore, to Harrison by contacting hkeely@gmail.com.

Wanted: Old Pinball machines, electro-mechanical, . Call 828-389-6459 Looking for bumper-pull 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.

MODELS NEEDED: Looking for female models for pseudo bridal shoot.

No compensation but photographer will provide images for your portfolio.

Please email best images of yourself and we will contact chosen models. info@ lorenrouthierphotography.com #

700-Lost and Found LOST 2 Stihl Chain Saws from North End of Dickey Road to Culberson NC. $200 reward offered for their return. Call 706.745.2590 or 828.361.4520

800-Animals Happy Jack Mitex For ear mites in rabbits, dogs, or cats, ask for Happy Jack Mitex. Contains no IGRâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s., Hiawassee

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Professional dog training, Boarding & grooming. 1-4 week courses available, training service guaranteed, references abundant, in Mineral Bluff, GA. visit mountaindogboarding.com 706-374-9021

900 - Real Estate 139 Acres of land with with trout stream. Good place for campground.

Has 45 X 100 metal building. Land also has spring - lacks two filter tests for being state approved. Has nice views and would be good for developing.

Price: $7,000 per acre. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s less than half of what it has been priced for. Call 828.835.7880.

Investment Property near YH College? 3 BR Brick House, remodeled on BDSFT JO DJUZ MJNJUT $JUZ XBUFS TFXer. Located below Elementary school. $195,000.00 Steve 201-315-9818 stop THE CAR HONEY! $319,000 short sale Make offer- in town- lake view, MBLF BDDFTT NPVOUBJO WJFXT CS CB oversize 2 car garage, complete apartment downstairs. Many, many extras. Almost new. Excellent condition. Must sell.

Beautifully furnished by designer. Owner must sell furniture and furnishings at fraction of cost. Charlotte Ledford Realtor; 706-781-7028 Lots within a gated community.

Reduced. Highest elevation in Towns County. Call 706-896-2353.

Must sell! Hiawassee, Ga. 2 adjoining lots, long range, year round mountain views. Well established neighborhood; $36,500 each; 706-781-5274.

3 Cabins, must see- reduced! In gated communities.Starting at $199,000, Call 706-896-2353.

1000 - Rentals 2BDRM/2BA mobile, CHA, completely furnished on pond, 55+ community.

Year round Mtn. views, decks, carport, many extras. $49,500. 706-896-8363 or 706-897-0311.

Two bedroom, one bath Mobile Home for Rent in Hiawassee, Ga. $125 per week or $400 per month plus $200 deposit. No pets. Call 706-8356561 Early Spring Special! Sit in your rockers and watch Spring Arrive from your front porch! 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath to 2 Bedrooms , 1 1/2 Bath from $495.00 per month with security deposit. MainUFOBODF '3&& /0 TUFQT '3&& XBUFS

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Trash disposal! All appliances included! â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time to move up to the Ridgeline Apartments! â&#x20AC;&#x153;3346 Highway 64 East, Hayesville, NC 828-389-1545 Nothing else like it in Towns County. 2 unrestricted lots for sale or MFBTF 6UJMJUJFT CFBVUJGVM MBOETDBQJOH drive-ways already done by owner. All you have to do is place your RV, park model, or home on lot. 706-207-4159.

1 BR, 1 1/2 BA, Large duplex Apt. + bonus room in Blairsville. Flp., jacuzzi, custom kitchen. $550./ mo. + security deposit. 706-745-2297 or 770-7122107 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath partially furnished home, Lakeview, Hwy 175 $850.00 per month. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath $450.00 per month. 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath furnished $350.00 per month. References and Security deposit required.

828-507-1617.

We have cabins and Homes for Rent! Weekly to long-term, and we;re looking for more ! Call 828-837-5551.

FOR RENT - 2 BR/2.5 BA, Mountain Home w/ long range views. LR, eat-in ,JU "QQMJBODFT 8 % 8PPE CVSOJOH GJSFQMBDF DBSQPSU EFDL TIFE $700.00 month. 706-897-1734 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Cabin for rent in Hanging Dog area. Unfurnished, washer/dryer, fireplace. $550 per month. Call 1-828-360-4630 We have cabins and Homes for Rent! Weekly to long-term, and we;re looking for more ! Call 828-837-5551.

Young Harris rentals available Mountain Realty 706-379-3115 3br/2ba 2 car attached garage close to Young Harris College. BeauUJGVM QSJWBUF NPOUI EFQPTJU plus utilities; 706-897-3730.

5br/3ba Upscale home 2 car garage 1.71 acres near Young Harris College. $1200 per month/deposit plus utilities or for sale $399,000. Call 706896-6208.

3 BR 1 1/2 BA mobile home â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not in a trailer park. $300 a month. (828) 837-6222. # 3,000 square foot Commercial Building for rent in downtown Murphy. $800 per month. Call 828-8376222 # 2 Bedroom 1 Bath house for rent in the town of Andrews. Call 828-8376222 # Newer Lake Nottely Waterfront Home for Rent. Large 3 BR/2BA secluded lakefront home.Unfurnished, partially furnished, or furnished. $1,000 per month + security. 140 ft. on Lake Nottely, Unfurnished basement for storage,Call 706-258-7134 or 561-2897493 Two bedroom, one bath Mobile Home for Rent in Hiawassee, Ga. $125 per week or $400 per month plus $200 deposit. No pets. Call 706-835-6561 House for Rent: 3 Bedroom, 1 bath Brick Ranch House in Brasstown, NC. Good privacy on 1.2 acres. W/D Hook-ups, refrigerator, stove, indoor Monitor Heater, also wood heater and " $ QFS NPOUI XJUI TU MBTU monthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rent as Security. Call 828-6449388 John or Honor

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Shuler throws support behind veterans legislation

Congressman Shuler (D-Waynesville) cosponsored a bill that will expand educational opportunities to our veterans. The Post 9/11 Education Fairness Act, H.R. 4230, expands the types of education programs that veterans are eligible for under the G.I. Bill.

The G.I. Bill compensates veterans for tuition, housing, and books at colleges and universities, but does not cover apprenticeships, training at non-college educational institutions, or flight training. The bill Shuler supports expands the benefits available to men and women who serve to ensure that they have the opportunity to pursue their desired professional career. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This bill rewards our troops for their sacrifices and makes it easier for them to pursue their professional goals after their service. Members of the American Legion from Western North Carolina brought this matter to my attention and I am glad to be able to support this bill to provide our veterans with more options for their education and career,â&#x20AC;? Shuler said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Not every veteran wants to pursue a college or graduate degree. Many, through their service to our country, have developed technical skills, interests and expertise that would allow them to excel as electricians, pilots, plumbers, [etc.]â&#x20AC;?