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Old timers may remember the sordid reputation of the little building that sits at Sentinel Writer the fork of Myers Chapel Road and the road leading to the Chatuge Dam when it was the scene of drinking, dancing and partying in the 1940’s. That was during the heyday of TVA construction workers and veterans who had just returned from WWII. It was a time when things got too much out of hand until Clay County voted itself dry, and the activities at the “Y” fizzled out. Now the George Lee American Legion Post is asking the county to reclaim the building and adjacent land so they can establish a Post headquarters and build a community facility on the property. “We need a home,” Larry Sams, a spokesman for the Post told the county commissioners last Thursday. He asked the county to lease the property from the TVA and then sub-lease it to the American Legion Post. Sams assured the commissioners that no alcohol would be served on the premises. He said they wanted to restore the old building, to build and new community facility, much like but larger that the Senior Center in Hayesville. A building that could not only be used as the Post Headquarters, but could also be used for other community functions. He said they wanted to make it a show place, perhaps establish a museum. He said members of the post had already made contact with the TVA, and they were looking into the matter. About a dozen American Legion members were at the
By: Frank Bradley
Frank Bradley / Sentinel Photo Hayesville High School Cheerleaders entertained the multi class reunion on Saturday at Truett Memorial Baptist Church. Almost 200 graduates and their spouses were in attendance. (Below) Wint Anderson a 1937 class graduate was the oldest graduate in attendance.
By: Frank Bradley Sentinel Writer It was summertime and the living easy for the almost 200 Hayesville High School graduates and their spouses who attended last Saturday’s multi-class reunion in the basement of the Truett Memorial Baptist Church. The weather also cooperated with a tint of fall in the air as the event spilled over onto the town square. Gene Franklin, who was president of the 1958 HHS Class, emceed the reunion giving a warm welcome to his classmates and those who had graduated years before and after his class. Four former teachers from Hayesville schools also attended, and were, of course, fondly spoken of.They included Roberta May, Kyle Beal, Leslie Carter and Carl Moore.
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Eva Nell Mull Wike, who graduated in 1956 and went on to earn a Doctor’s Degree in Math and Physics from the University of Tennessee, and who herself became a teacher and author, was the main speaker. She told of the time as a little girl when she was scared as a First Grader and how Miss Moses, her teacher had taken her under her wing, dressing down a big high school student who had pulled her pig tails. She told of the excitement of being in Lee Penland’s class and how he had encouraged her to study and apply herself, and of Mrs. Mac, a high school math teacher and coach, who encouraged her to play basketball. Most Hayesville graduates in attendance could relate to those stories and themselves had recollections of those and other teachers. Eva Nell came from a large family, and many of the Mulls came back
for the reunion. While there were only five Gray children, all graduates from Hayesville High, they all came back
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Lake Chatuge Animal Hospital in Young Harris, GA wants to invite everyone to our annual Celebration of the Human-Pet Bond to be held on October 24th from 1 to 3 PM. October has been declared the National Pet Wellness Month and we want to celebrate. All proceeds from this event will go to our local animal rescue groups and the Good Samaritan Fund. We will also be offering a Rabies Clinic during the event with rabies vaccinations offered at a low cost of $10. The Humane Society Mtn. Shelter, Castaway Critters, Whiskers Project, Logan’s Run Rescue, and Valley River Humane Society will be present with Adopt-a-Pets. One of our favorite events is the Halloween Pet Costume Contest. This event will award those with the funniest, scariest, best owner/pet ensemble and most original costumes. There will also be a dog maze, kissing booth, jumpers for kids, pet photos, pet portrait artist, hospital tours and a raffle. Bring the whole family including your four-legged furry members! Come have some fun and support your local animal rescue groups for all of the services they provide for our four-legged friends. Lake Chatuge Animal Hospital is located on Hwy 17 near the Hwy 76 junction. Call us at 706 896 1244 for more details.
Sentinel Writer This year the Health Departments and the CDC are urging people to be prepared and get the Seasonal Flu shots . Flu Clinics across the state are usually run by the counties local Health Departments and have different times they schedule Flu shots. Drugs stores and Grocery stores are also having Flu Shot Clinics in your area. Check with your local Health Department. In preparedness of the H1N1 Flu Pandemic the Health departments and the CDC will keep us posted as to when the H1N1 vaccine will be made available. I’ve talked to a lot of people regarding the seasonal flu, whether it be coworkers, friends or family members. Everyone has misconceptions regarding the Seasonal Flu vaccine. They are afraid of things like: the flu shot will make you get the flu or can I get sick from the vaccine the next day? Some are afraid that the side effects are worse than the flu or it doesn’t even really work, it’s all to get your money. My response to the these questions are: “ What could be worse than getting the flu? And even if you do get it the chances are that it will be milder than the full blown influenza. “ So with the help of the CD and Maxim Health Services they have compiled a list of questions & answers I hope that this will help you to make the decision to get your flu shot this year. Q: Will I get the Flu from the
First Shipment of H1N1 Vaccine Arrives District 2 Public Health announced today that the first shipment of 2,700 doses of the 2009 H1N1 influenza vaccine has arrived. As directed by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), these doses will be given out by our 13 County Public Health Departments and will initially be designated for healthy children from 2-4 years of age. Because young children are most at risk for influenza-likeillness they are the primary focus. All of the doses in this shipment are the nasal mist type vaccine for the H1N1 virus. Only healthy individuals between the ages of 2 – 49 – those with no chronic medical conditions – are eligible for the nasal mist vaccine because it is made from a live, weakened virus. You cannot get H1N1 influenza from taking this vaccine, but you could experience some side effects, such as fever, runny nose, nasal congestion, cough, headache, or body aches. Children through 9 years of age will require two doses of the H1N1 vaccine given a month apart. This is the same dosing requirement as the seasonal flu vaccine for children. Public health officials point out that while this initial quantity is small, more vaccine will be shipped as it becomes available. Since we cannot anticipate demand for the vaccine, please contact your local health department to check on availability of vaccine and the best time to bring your child (or children) in for vaccination. These first doses of the H1N1 vaccine will be available only from your local health department, but as soon as more vaccine becomes available it will be sent to all of the health care providers that signed up to give the H1N1 vaccine. Future shipments of vaccine will also include injectable vaccine (flu shots).
Over 13,000 people attended Fall Festival at the John C. Campbell Folk School to celebrate the Autumn season. The popular event brought in visitors from counties close to home and as far as Michigan, Florida, New Hampshire, and even England to celebrate arts, crafts, and music from the southern Appalachian mountains. With over 200 craft vendors, 20 food vendors, 40 demonstrators, and entertainment scheduled all day there was something for everyone. Craft demonstrators set up around campus to offer a chance to view crafts being made with the opportunity to ask questions. The wide variety of art mediums on display provided an educational atmosphere for anyone interested. In the Pittman Fiber Arts building visitors walked among weavers, spinners, and knitters and witnessed the many ways to process natural fibers. "The wool from the sheep is picked, carded, and spun in to yarn," commented a spinning demonstrator who was also wearing a hand-knitted sweater. Down the walkway known as Studio Row, the woodcarving demonstrators laughed at their memories as beginning carvers. In front of the ladies stood a miniature Christmas tree
Cherokee County Schools has a vacancy for an interim math and science teacher at Ranger Middle School for the remainder of this school year. Position may become a permanent position. Prefer candidates highly qualified in middle school math and science. You may pick up an application at 911 Andrews Rd. from 8 – 4:00 daily, print an application from the website, www.cherokee.k12.nc.us, or complete an online application at ncpublicschools.org. If you have an application on file, you may activate it by calling 837-2722 Ext. 229. Deadline to apply is October 15th. Cherokee County Schools is an equal opportunity employer.
A: The CDC recommends that you receive a flu shot if you meet one or more of the following criteria: • Anyone who wants to reduce the risk of contacting the flu. • People at hugh risk of having serious complications from the flu such as: -children aged 6 months-18 years old. -Pregnant women - People 50 years of age and older - People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions. - People who live in Nursing homes and other long term care facilities. - People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from the flu. Q: Can I still get the flu after I get the flu shot? A: Yes. Like other vaccines, flu vaccine is not 100% effective and does not take effect until one to two weeks after it is received. During this time, you will be just as susceptible to contract the flu as individuals who have not received the vaccination. Still, the best option to prevent the flu is to get a yearly flu shot. Q: Who is classified as high-risk? A: • 65 years or older. • A household contract of person at increased risk of influenza-related complications. • A resident or employee of a nursing home or other chronic care facility where some of the residents have chronic medical conditions. • Have a chronic medical condition such as: asthma, or another lung
disease, heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, or blood diseases. • Have immune system problems caused by either by disease ( e.g. HIV or lymphoma) or by medication ( e.g. chemotherapy or radiation therapy). • Women who will be pregnant during the influenza season. • A child or teenager, 6 month-18 years of age, who is receiving long-term aspirin therapy ( if under the age of 18, see your Doctor). • Healthcare workers who care for high-risk patients in their homes. • Anyone who deals and works with the public all day. Q: What are the side effects of getting the flu shot? A: For most people, vaccination causes no side effects . Fewer than 1/3 of the those who receive a flu shot , will experience some soreness at the vaccination site, only 5 to 10% will suffer mild side effects such as a low grade fever or headaches. Anyone who is allergic to eggs should avoid being vaccinated, since the virus used is grown in hens’ eggs. For more questions and answers on the Seasonal Influenza vaccine and flu related questions: go to www.findaflushot.com or www.cdc.gov for more information and details on the H1N1 vaccine to be coming in our area. The Flu is a bad word! Hopefully through education and Flu Clinics given in your neighborhoods people will go out and get their flu shots this season eliminating the chances of a full blown flu epidemic.
adorned with intricately carved Santa Clauses. The Folk School's resident woodcarver Helen Gibson said, "The first thing I ever made was a napkin ring. Then I made hundreds of them, roosters and hens." Gibson, who started carving when she was eleven years old, was accompanied by her cousin Ruth Morrison who no longer lives in the area but came to demonstrate for the festival. Carolyn Anderson, also showing off her woodcarving skills, remembered the original carvers associated with the Folk School. "I'd go to their house and they'd get out a shoe box with their carvings. That's how they'd unwind after a days work." The miniature rabbits, deer, squirrel and other animals made by the first carvers were on display in the history center which was open during the festival. The festival was a community event in every respect. Visitors pushed strollers and held the hands of young children who ate red candied apples and funnel cakes. Doris Carringer, a vendor who sold southern-style sourdough bread and other baked goods had made aprons for her five grandchildren who helped her during the weekend. "I've had a booth probably fifteen years," Carringer remembered
and was overjoyed that now the event could be shared by three generations. Many vendors and performers expressed their joy to contribute in their home community. "I enjoy having a booth because it is an opportunity to be able to exhibit with some of the finest artists in the area. It is wonderful to be included in the fun weekend and to be associated with the Folk School," said Mike Lalone. "I have been the resident clay artist at the Folk School for 4 years and have really enjoyed working here." In addition to the crafters, were groups such as the Humane Society that brought animals in need of a good home. Vendors Jeff and Laura Hutt of Mountain Mirrors and More were only planning on selling their artwork but by the end of the weekend had purchased a puppy to take home. "We talked about it and decided we couldn't leave without Max," said Hutt as she held the new puppy in her arms. Little Brasstown Baptist Church Youth Group made 200 gallons of home-made ice cream and 900 fried apple pies. Congregation members Savannah and Stacey Clayton, Breeze Bettis, Jill Rockwell, and Dianna Brown put in many hours in the kitchen before the festival and at the end of the weekend all but 40 apple pies were
sold. Fall Festival is the main fundraiser for the church who plans to donate the proceeds to their Kenya Mission Project. Folk School was pleased with the record high turn out and the beautiful weather.
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shot? A. No. Flu Vaccine is created from dead or inactive viruses that are not contagious. Q: When should I get a flu shot? A. Influenza usually occurs from November until April. with activity peaking between late December and early March. The optimal time for the flu shots is during October through November., however it is clinically beneficial to be vaccinated through December and January. Q: Do I need to get a flu shot every year? A.: Yes. Influenza viruses continually change every year. A new vaccine is used annually to fight the antibody a person develops from the vaccine declines over time. Q: How effective is the flu shot? A: The flu vaccine has been determined to be effective in preventing influenza in about 70% to 90% of healthy people under the age of 65 and is your best method of protection. Among elderly persons not living in chroniccare facilities and people with longterm medical conditions, the flu shot is 30% to 70% effective in preventing hospitalizations for pneumonia and influenza. Among elderly nursing home residents, the flu shot is most effective in preventing severe illness, secondary complications, and deaths related from the flu. In this population, the shot can be 50%-60% effective in preventing hospitalization or pneumonia and 80% effective in preventing death from the flu. Q: Who should get the Flu Shot?
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The price of crude oil traded on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) increased nearly $4 per barrel over last week’s closing price ($66.01) but oil analysts are uncertain that the increase offers a clear signal that economic recovery is taking root. Crude oil closed Friday at $69.95 per barrel. At the end of the week the U.S. Dept. of Labor reported job losses that hit the highest level in 26 years and the Commerce Dept. reported a drop in factory orders. Unfortunately, economists and government officials, including Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, warn that the recovery will likely be very weak. The national average price of unlead-
ed regular gasoline is $2.46 per gallon, down 4 cents in the past week. Florida’s average today at $2.40, Georgia’s at
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Book Signing - The Lincoln Secret by John A McKinsey
The Lincoln Secret is a historical mystery adventure novel set in modern day America. Founded upon several historical theories about Abraham Lincoln and about the Civil War, the novel takes you through Abraham Lincoln's life and death as the main characters try to unravel a mystery left over from those days. The story follows two main characters: A journalist who is researching a theory that Abraham Enloe was Lincoln’s real father and a woman who uncovers a family secret that her ancestor changed his
last name over fear of something to do with Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War. The Lincoln Secret is a compelling novel that dares you to challenge history. The 469 page book sells for $13.99 and is available at The Curiosity Shop Bookstores in Murphy and Andrews. MEET THE AUTHOR – John McKinsey will be signing books at The Curiosity Shop in Murphy on Wednesday, October 14th from 11-2. Call 828-835-7433 for more information.
Reps. living off the government By: Jim Fitzgerald Columnist Most people seem to recognize that the longer a Representative or Senator stays in Washington, the more likely they are to pay greater attention to lobbyist than to their constituents. Some have wealth when they go to DC but I do not think any of them leave DC without much greater wealth. Newt Gingrich comes to mind. However, we have a candidate for Governor of Georgia that has spent his professional life in politics. He has spent nine terms (18 years) representing the Ninth District of Georgia in Congress. Before he went to DC in 1992, he was in the Georgia legislature for 12 years. In other words, he had made his living off of the government since 1980 – 30 years. Therefore, I reckon it is not surprising that Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) recently labeled Nathan Deal as one of the 15 most corrupt members of Congress. Think about it. Deal is in their top 15 most corrupt Congressmen, out of 535 Representatives and Senators! This is a Congressman consistently voted into office over 18 years to represent the values of the Ninth Congressional district. A district that is strongly Christian and God-fearing. Moreover, do not allow yourself to dismiss CREW’s charges on partisan politics. This was a non-partisan accounting of his actions (of the 15 most corrupt,eight were Democrats and seven were Republican), and suggests he did a very poor job reflecting the values of his constituents. On their website, CREW says, “his ethics violations stem from his abuse of his position for his personal financial benefit.” You can go to their website to see the specific charges, which seem well documented, but in essence they point out that Deal and his Chief of Staff used their influence to reverse a decision by Georgia Revenue Commissioner Bart Graham to award state contracts through a competitive bidding process. Such bidding would have ended their sweetheart, non-competitive contracts with the State of Georgia. CREW concluded: “Rep. Deal’s abuse of his position and taxpayer resources to maintain a personally lucrative business deal does not reflect creditably on the House.” More important to me is that his conduct does not reflect well on the Ninth District or the State of Georgia. Moreover, he now wants the privilege of governing the State of Georgia. That
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is like putting the fox in the henhouse. Thirty years nursing off the government is not enough; he wants more of our hard-earned money. I wonder if he could compete in the real world, as you and I have to. People fuss and fret over waste in government and here we have a public official who uses his public position to further enrich himself through no-bid contracts. You have to wonder if he believes that no-bid contracts are the way government should conduct business or if the no-bid contract process should apply just to him and his cronies. You have to question his judgment, and philosophy, about the concept of competition, a concept that is the bedrock of Republican economic policy. Deal does not think he did anything wrong. Is he really that out of touch with reality? He used his official Congres-
sional email system to influence Graham. He has power over earmarks for Georgia and over the years has brought millions of dollars in pork to Georgia. When Georgia wants to lobby the federal government for funds, Deal is one of the people they have to persuade to assist them. If you were an entrepreneur, what chance do you think you would have in influencing Graham in the face of Deal’s lobbying? We have another example of a man who has been anything but a sacrificial public servant. Deal does not deserve to govern the State of Georgia. He should return to the private sector he left 30 years ago. I hope the Republicans have the courage and conviction to nominate someone of integrity, conviction, and humility to run for Governor. Moreover, I hope they are incensed enough to put Deal out to pasture.
meeting as Sams and post commander, Jerry Buckner presented the petition to the commissioners. The George Lee American Legion Post 532, Inc. of Hayesville is newly formed and is currently using facilities provided by Shiloh Stables; however, its astronomical growth in just a few months has dramatized a need for a larger permanent meeting place with storage facilities. The commissioners took the petition under advisement and promised to work with the post in acquiring the property. In other matters, the board heard a presentation by Theresa Waldroup regarding the Community In Schools volunteer program, which is tasked with helping children stay in school and complete their education by assisting them and their parents during times of crisis. The program also some financial help to them and purchases winter coats, shoes and school supplies as needed. Waldroup said even with the difficult economy, the program has been successful this past year. She said the
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local community had been more giving than in any of the 12 years past, “We’ve had more donations,” she said. The board passed a resolution to appoint a special board of equalization and review to hear appeals by taxpayers regarding the recent appraisals of their property following the appraisal process that was completed this year. The resolution established criteria for board members stating that they be a resident of Clay County for a minimum of two years, be at least 18 years of age, have paid all taxes imposed by the county, municipalities or service districts and must take an oath to carry out their duties as outlined by state statutes. Appointed members are to serve a term of two years. Any vacancies to be filled by the commissioners sitting in a regular session. Members are to be paid at the rate of $30 per hour for time served on the E & R Board. Also, the clerk is to be paid at the same rate. The board is to consist of three members and two alternates. All of which, are to be appointed at the Clay County Commissioners board next month. The commissioners heard a report regarding efforts underway for recycling disposal materials to reduce the cost of shipping them to a landfill as trash and to better manage our county environment. Steve Kaagan said a study had been completed in July concentrating on three major areas for improvement: 1) Structural changes at the county’s transfer station, 2) CreatThe Smoky Mountain Sentinel is in the eighteenth year of publication. CORRECTIONS If you find a mistake of fact in the Smoky Mountain Sentinel that is serious enough to warrant a correction or clarification, call 828-389-8338, fax 828-389-3955 or email news@smokymountainsentinel.com. ADVERTISEMENTS In case of errors, the Smoky Mountain Sentinel is responsible only for the cost of the actual advertisement. Customers are encouraged to check their advertisements the first week of run. In case of errors, the Smoky Mountain Sentinel will not credit advertisements for more than one week.
ing visible and colorful signage, and 3) the assignment of specific responsibilities regarding personnel issues. He said arrangements are underway with vendors regarding how much they are paying for these recyclable materials. He said currently, cardboard is selling for $80 a ton and mixed paper for $40 a ton. He said containers had been purchased for the recycling of drink containers, and that they had been placed at the schools and the athletic fields. Kaagan said the CCCRA was seeking state grants and looking into the possibility of establishing graduated fees for haulers and incentives to get their customers to recycle. The board approved a motion to sell its old backhoe for $725, which was the highest bid after it had been advertised for sale. Commissioner Harry Jarrett asked the county manager what county employees are doing regarding recycling and stressed the point that it was important for the county to set a good example. Commissioner Herbert Cheeks announced that the campground lottery day was set for October 24th beginning at 10 a.m. in the multi-purpose room at the courthouse. He also announced that the November 5th commissioners meeting would be recessed over to the following Monday, November 9th at the regular time.
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guage or culture, without the support of family, in an alien setting. What Contributing Writer conditions caused them to take this Our second son’s wife is Chinese. radical action? There’s a volume at the Friends of Her father brought the family to New York City when she was nine years the Moss Memorial Library Bookold. Earlier he had been educated at store that answers the question. To Columbia, where he survived by sleep- the Edge of the Sky was written by a ing in the boiler room of the building woman who also escaped Communist where he worked and other such econ- China. This a true story of a family caught omies. Completing his schooling was a desperate struggle. He returned to up in the whirlwind of the Communist Taiwan, worked furiously, advanced in takeover of a vast land with its ancient his profession, and finally returned to culture and legacy of centuries of sufAmerica as soon as he was able. Today fering for millions of people. Without he’s president of the Bank of China- drama or inordinate self-pity, Anhua town in Manhattan, and his daughter Gao catalogs a lifetime of hardship, holds a degree in electrical engineering injustice and unbelievable cruelty at the hands of the Chinese leaders. It is from Rutgers.. I’ve marveled at the family’s deter- a damning account of what happens mination to make their way in a coun- when all power is concentrated in the try where they didn’t know the lan- hands of the few.
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Gladys Ruth Jarrett
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Social Circle, GA and Cherry Arthur Jarrett of Hayesville; a son, Tommy W. Jarrett and wife, Sterling of Goldsboro, NC; a sister, Martha Rockwell of Wauchula, FL; a brother, Wendell Moore of Hayesville; and four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11:00 AM Saturday, Oct. 3 in the Chapel of the Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville with Rev. Jacob Kyker officiating. Interment was in the Oak Forest United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dan McGlamery, Harry Jarrett, Reggie Hooper, Richard Jarrett, Shane Hoover, and Michael Powell.
The family received friends from 10-10:45 Saturday morning at the Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville prior to the services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Gladys Ruth Jarrett to the Oak Forest United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o Keith Crawford, 260 Golf Course Lane, Hayesville, NC 28904 or to the IOI-Industrial Opportunities, Inc., PO Box 1649, Andrews, NC 28901. Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of all arrangements.
Margaret Louise Smith Grant
preceded in death by her husband, Harold Johnson Grant, Jr. She is survived by two daughters, Lucinda B. Martinez and her husband, Joe of Thibadeauz, LA and Laurel G. Shepherd and her husband, John of Brasstown, NC; two grandchildren and
two great grandchildren. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. You can send tributes to the family at www.mem.com Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Pauline Ledford
Pauline Ledford, 90, of Hayesville
died Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009 at her residence. She was a native and lifetime resident of Clay County. Pauline was a homemaker and a member of the Old Shooting Creek Baptist Church. She was the daughter of the late Luther F. and Lizzie McClure Ledford and the wife of the late Rondal Ledford, who died Aug. 10, 2004. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Zalpha Davenport. Surviving are two daughters, Cora Eller and husband, Guy of Hiawassee, GA and Jean Ledford and husband, Enoch of Hayesville; two sons, Coy
Ledford and wife, Sandra of Hayesville and Roy Ledford and wife, Linda of Hiawassee; three sisters, Asta Lee Ledford, Lougene Davenport, and Opal Burrell all of Hayesville; 13 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and six great great grandchildren; and a special caregiver, Vickie Coker. Funeral services was held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, Oct. 7 in the Chapel of Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville with the Revs. Donald Davenport, Kevin Crooks, and Lydia Garrett officiating. Interment was in the Shooting Creek Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Donald, Greg, and Jason Ledford, Jeff Eller, Nathan McClure, and Austin
Davenport. Honorary pallbearers were Duane Ledford, Jamie McClure, and Ethan Crooks. The family received friends from 6-9 Tuesday evening at the Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville. The family requests memorials be made in memory of Pauline Ledford to the Shooting Creek Memorial Gardens Cemetery Fund, 48 Jackie Cove Road, Hayesville, NC 28904. Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of all arrangements. An online guest register is available at “Obituaries” at www.iviefuneralhome. com
Seniors. Please come by the guidance office and sign up for your senior conference. The listing of times will be on the guidance office door. You should bring your activity sheet, reccomendation letters, and completed college application to the conference. Mrs. Nicholson will check these and answer any questions you may have. Parents are welcome to attend the senior conference. AXA Achievement Scholarship Program. -One $10,000 winner per state -$15.000 additional scholarships to 10 national recipients
-Scholarsliips winners are known as AXA Achievers. They are ethnically and economically diverse, but they share these qualities: ambition and drive, determination to set and reach goals, respect for self, family and community and the ability to succeed in college -Go tovvww.axa-acheivement.com to download application and to learn more. -Apply by December 15, 2009 NC Governor’s School -Sophomores and Juniors who are interested in attending the N.C. Governor’s School this summer may attend
an informational meeting at Franklin High School Media Center on October 22, 2009 from 7:00 -8:30 p.m. -The Governor’s School is a great summer experience that you may attend in either the arts for sophomores or the art or academics for juniors. This is a full six week experience and you must attend the entire program -To be nominated you must have EOC scores in the 92% to 99% range in the appropriate area -Nominations are due to Mrs. Nicholson by November 3, 2 009 N.C. Summer Ventures in Math and Science
-Rising high school juniors and seniors -Four-week program -Average GPA 3.86 -No program costs for participants. -Have completed application to Mrs. Nicholson by January 12, 2010 for counselor’s part to be completed -Postmarked by January 31, 2010 Explore IJNC-Greensboro -Saturday, October 24, 2009 -Register at www.uncg.edu/adnVvisit or contact the Office of Admissions at 336-334-5243
Sorry about the rain last week, but the sun is back and beautiful weather is upon us once again! Get ready the weather is changing and I do believe we are going to have a great ‘Leaf Looker’ season. I would like to welcome two new members to the Chamber: Hills Store, Inc., owner Tommy Hogsed located 5024 Hwy 64 west, at the corner of Hwy 64 and Fires Creek Road, convenient store, gas station, and yes, the store now carries beer and wine. Baumgarten Cement, Inc., owner Randy Baumgarten, specializing in patios & waterfalls, staining & stamping, decks & drives, total outdoor living areas, retaining walls & foundations, commercial projects, for more
information please call 828-226-0918. Baumgarten Cement has join as a Gold Chamber Member. Saturday October 3rd Murphy Movers will be corporate sponsors for Softball tournament, Yard Sale and Silent Auction to benefit Sara Allen Burrell, Sara was diagnosed with breast cancer last month, she has already under gone surgery and is facing 32 weeks of Chemo Therapy which she will have to travel to Hendersonville for twice a week. The tournament will be at the Recreations Park Ball field beginning at 8AM, eight teams have registered, come out for support, fellowship, food and fun. For more information call Jennifer Ray at 877-784-6683. Monday October 5th is the high-
ly anticipated business after hours; 5:30PM at All Tucked In on the square, please come out to network and meet other local business owners. Also the membership drawing is up to $250.00 this month – MUST be present to win. Don’t forget your business cards, and door prizes. The Chambers next event is Trick or Treating on the square, Saturday October 31, at 5PM costume contest begins at 6PM for kids 12 and under. Games, prizes, candy, Apple cider, popcorn, hot dogs, and cold drinks. Donations & Candy accepted at the Chamber Office. Don’t forget that the Punkin Chunkin Fest is coming up, so be working on those Punkin Chunkin
contraptions, recipes, and dance moves. This is going to be a fun filled day for everyone. Mountain Valley Farmers Market is getting near the end for the season, come out these last few weeks and enjoy a Saturday morning, from 8AM till noon. The Market runs through October 31st. If you have any questions or would like more information please give us a call at 828-389-3704, emails to info@ ncmtnchamber.com, or stop in to see us. THINK LOCAL! SHOP LOCAL!
Gladys Ruth Jarrett, 92, of Hayesville died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 at her residence. She was a native and lifetime resident of Clay County. She was a homemaker. Gladys was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Clay Chapter # 11 and the Oak Forest United Methodist Church. She was the daughter of the late Senator Harve M. and Delta Arthur Moore and the wife of the late Neal Jarrett, who died March 17, 2007. Surviving are two daughters, Elizabeth Walton and husband, Joseph of
Margaret Louise Smith Grant, age 87, of Brasstown, NC passed away Saturday, October 3, 2009 at her residence. She was a native of Cherry Creek, NY and had lived in West Palm Beach,
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Florida before moving to Brasstown, NC in 2007. Margaret was a member of the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and a US Navy Veteran. In addition to her parents she was
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Dennis Ray & Mary Lucy Adams sold 0.83 acres, Lot 51 (Penland Oaks) in Shooting Creek Township to Appalachan Community Bank for $ 27,000 on September 28, 2009. Bruce L. Ferguson-TR and DM Reese Contracting, Inc. sold 1.018 Acres, Lot 20 (Deer Valley @ Davy Mountain) in Brasstown Township to Bank of Hiawassee for $ 169,500 on September 29, 2009. Bank of Hiawassee sold 1.10 acres, Lot 1 (Wilderness) in Sweetwater Township to Robert Charles & AnneMarie Bachman for $ 225,000 on September 29, 2009. Palm Beach County Association for Retarded Cizitens, Inc. sold 1.03 acres, Lots 2&5 (Shady Grove) in Hayesville Township to Rodney G. & Michelle M. Poole for $ 293,000 on September 29, 2009. William Richard Boyd, Jr.-TR sold 2.68 acres, Lot 2 (Shooting Creek Shores) in Hiawassee Township to Bank of Hiawassee for $ 950,000 on September 30, 2009. Michael I. & Nancy A. Brewster sold 3.64 acres, Tract 1 (Sweetwater Bend)
in Sweetwater Township to Gregory R. & Sue E. Olsen for $ 613,000 on September 30, 2009. Cadence/Seasons Bank sold 0.71 acres, Tract 1; and 0.517 acres, Tract 2 in Hayesville Township to Jack V. ArtzTR for $ 250,000 on September 30, 2009. Riverwalk of Hayesville LLC sold Unit 5 (Riverwalk of Hayesville) in Hayesville Township to Donald C. Blekfield for $ 162,000 on September 30, 2009. Mitchell L. Rhinehardt sold 2.54 acres (Reinhardt Property) in Brasstown townshp to Lois Ziff-TR & George Ziff-TR for $ 67,500 on October 2, 2009. Mary Karen Adams, Michael Chambliss McGill and Stuart L. Dimery sold 2.00 acres in Hayesville Township to Cary J. & Augustus OB Sparks III for $ 450,000 on October 2, 2009. Mary Karen & Michael Chambliss Adams and Stuart L. Dimery sold 18.24 acres in Hayesville Township to Grady Braxton Jefferys, Jr. for $ 155,000 on October 2, 2009.
Paula Hyatt Martin, 46, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for simple assault/assault and battery/affray on September 29, 2009 and released on September 30, 2009. Stephen Kenny Martin, 48, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for assault on a female on September 29, 2009 and released on September 30, 2009. James Matthew Rowland, 38, of Marble, NC was arrested for probation violation on September 30, 2009 and released on September 30, 2009. Richard Edward Struchko, 61, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for expired registraton plate; no North Carolina op-
erators license, no insurance on September 30, 2009 and released on September 30, 2009. Juanita French, 30, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for uttering forged paper or instrument containing a forged endorsement on October 1, 2009 and released on October 1, 2009. Terry Keith Green, 46, of Greenville, TN was arrested for fugitive other state on October 1, 2009. and released on October 1, 2009. Dwight Edward Moore, 45, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for drive left of center, driving while impaired o October 4, 2009.
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Rondal Scott Lovingood, 30, of Hiawassee, GA and Shannon Marisha Hamby, 25, of Hiawassee, GA were united in marriage on September 19, 2009. Jonathan Darren McClure, 30, of Hayesville, NC and Christy Spires Legg, 37, of Hiawassee, GA were united in marriage on September 26, 2009.
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Upcoming Events One Dozen Who Care,
Instructor, Jamie Wrigley, will conduct the following computer classes in the Training Center at One Dozen Who Care, Inc, (ODWC): Basic Computer: Mondays, September 14, 21, 28 and October 5, from 2:00-4:00 p.m., $5 for classroom materials. Introduction to Microsoft Word: Wednesdays, September 16, 23, 30 and October 7, from 2:00 - 4:00 pm, $5 for classroom materials Introduction to Excel: Thursdays, September 17, 24, and October 8, 15, from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. $5 for classroom materials Grant Writing: Instructor Howard Scott, Monday, September 21 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Registration fee $10 ODWC Training Center is located at 65 Wilson Street, Suite 6, Andrews, between Dollar General and PJs Pizza. Space is limited. To register, please call 828-321-2273, leave a message and you will receive a callback to confirm, or call 828-361-1941. One Dozen Who Care, Inc. (ODWC) is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit Community Development Corporation in Andrews. The mission of ODWC is to strengthen local leadership and create strong community bonds through common cultural situations.
JAZZ ARTS TRIO
Brasstown Concert Association starts the season with Fred Moyer’s Jazz Arts Trio. Musicians are pianist Fred Moyer, Peter Tillotson, bass and Peter Fraenkel on drums. This jazz is fun! Join us on Sunday, September 27, at 2:30pm Keith House, John C. Campbell Folk School, Brasstown, NC Tickets: Adults $14, Students $7 No reservations required. General Admission seating For information call 828 389 2595 or email brasstownconcert@gmail.com Forming Gourmet Dinner Club Share superb dinners with other fine dining connoisseurs, must have some gourmet cooking skills and room to host candle light, sit down dinners in your home. Full time and part time residents welcome. Hiawassee and Young Harris. Limited membership. Call Diane 706-835-5007
Republican Party Meeting
There will be a meeting for all Republicans interested in expressing their views on issues of concern on Thursday, September 17, 2009 at the Senior Center on Ritter Rd at 6 PM. Our NC representative to the state legislature, Roger West, will be there to update us and answer questions along with two candidates who have expressed interest in running against Congressman Heath Shuler in the next election. Questions, call
Jim Davis @ 389-8971.
4-H Livestock Show
First Ever 4-H Livestock Show & Auction 4-H Clay County Livestock Show & Auction Part of 3rd Annual Clay County Tractor Parade Market Hogs & Goat – to be auctioned Saturday, September 19, 2 pm On the Square, Hayesville Come Early to Enjoy Full Day of Activities: 8 am – Mountain Valley Farmers Market 10 am – Games, Food & Music 12 pm – Little Miss & Miss Tractor Pageants 1 pm - Tractor Parade 2 pm – 4-H Livestock Show/Auction For more details about the Livestock Show & Auction call Pam Staton, County 4-H Agent, 828-3896305 or Heather Dobbins, Club Leader, 828-837-5606.
Elephant Sale
Whiskers Project & North Ga SPCA will be hosting a “Great White Elephant Sale” & “Hungry Paws Pancake Breakfast” on October 10, 2009 from 8:30am-3:30pm at the Blairsville Civic Center. Join Us for Delicious Pancakes. All You Can Eat, $5 per person. Browse & Shop Fantastic Bargains 8:30-3:30. All proceeds Support Our Spay Neuter programs. Help Usto STOP the Overpopulation of Homeless & Unwanted Kittens & Puppies. Donations Needed & Accepted Friday, October 9, 2009. For more info, call 1-888-872-9330. Thank you for your Support!
Autumn Rails 2009
All aboard for our Tenth year of great MODEL RAILROAD SHOW AND SWAP MEETS. New Date- New location Saturday, October 10th 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Whitemire Auditorium Lily Pond Lane, Hendersonville, NC Operating NTRAK layout- Door Prizes Admission: Teens & Adults - $5 Scouts in Uniform & Kids under 13- FREE Dealer’s Tables- $25 ( 8’ Tables) Sponsored by: e’N’pire NTRAK Club www. fbe-ntrak.com
World Roots
MIMI HERNANDEZ HERBAL EDUCATOR “Will take you around the world experiencing elixirs of vitality in the form of root medicine.” Saturday, September 26th @ 2:00 p.m. Moss Memorial Library Hayesville, NC Funded by the Fred A. Moss Charity Trust for more information call 828-389-8401
Diabetes Support
The Diabetes Support Group will meet in Hayesville, NC at the Moss Library on Wednesday, September 30 at 2 pm. In-
struction about proper care of diabetes will be available for both newly diagnosed and long-time patients. All are welcome. There is no charge. Call 389-8401 for information.
Community Produce
Community Produce Distribution FREE There will be a free community produce distribution on Friday, September 25, 2009 for 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 between the hours of 12:00 and 2:00 PM 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.
Dixie Echoes
Dixie Echos to perform Free Will Baptist Church If you like good gospel music, please plan to come join us for an evening of great music with one of America’s favorite and premiere gospel groups, The Dixie Echoes. They will be in concert at the First Free Will Baptist Church in Hayesville, NC. on Sunday, October 11, 2009 at 6:00 PM. Address of the church is 259 Tusquittee Street (just off the town square). For further information, check the website at www.hayesvillefreewill.org under the camp meeting tab or call 828 389-4777. Pastor, Chris Rumfelt, invites all of you to attend.
Computer Club
The Mountain Computer User Group is going to explore to workings of two of Computer worlds latest phenom, Face Book and Twitter. If you are interested, plan on attending the next meeting on Monday, October 12th at 7 PM. It will be held in the Goolsby Center, Young Harris College. Jim Bell, MCUG President will lead the discussion and show some of the many different things we can accomplish with Twitter or Face Book. Be there and bring a friend, you will be glad you did. A Q&A session will begin at 6 PM so bring your questions and we will try to find you an answer. All meetings are open to the public. Great door prizes will be awarded to members who are present.
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 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.
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: •For women only: At 12 noon on
Mondays at Young Harris Library in Young Harris, Ga. Call Linda at (706) 781-3158. •At 8 p.m., Thursdays at Mountain 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.
Alzheimer's Support
The Towns/Union Alzheimer's support meets at Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, Ga. The group now meets the first and third Friday of each month from 3–4:30 p.m. Call (706) 896-4285
Body Sculpting Class
Body Sculpting/Cardiovascular Exercise classes are being offered at Towns County Recreational Center in Hiawassee, Ga. Class is from 6:30-7:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The cost is $4 per class or $48 per month. Contact the recreation center at (706) 8962600 or Susan Rogers at (706) 896-6842.
Divorce Seminar
"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.
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. 877379-0208. www.drugsno.com
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.
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Alzheimer's 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.
Out-Patient Drug Treatment Program and Education Narconon warns families that abuse of addictive pharmaceutical drugs is on
Ranger United Methodist Church, Saturday, October 10, 2009 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Breakfast and Lunch available. Church is located at Ranger Road on Highway 64 West
Yard Sale
Yard sale across from mtn skateboard park on US 64 Saturday Oct. 10 for Bathabara Church.
at the health department, downstairs in Hiawassee on Mondays and Fridays, starting at 12:45 p.m. All players welcome. For more information please call (828) 389-8065.
Oil Painting Classes
Classes for beginners and intermediate students, Wednesdays, 9AM - 1PM at Clay County Senior Center. Cost is $65; must furnish own brushes and canvas. Call the senior center for more information at (828) 389-9271
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.
Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International meets at 6 p.m. every Monday at Daniels in Hiawassee, Ga. Call (828) 389-0140.
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.
Cancer support group
Rummage Sale
Enchanted Valley Squares is having Basic Mainstream Classess on Tuesday Nights at the Towns Co Middle School Cafeteria from 7:00-9:00 pm. For more information: GA-Al Supplee (706) 3792191 or NC-Bob or Loretta Hughes (828) 837-2561.
Brasstown Suppers
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.
This month, UNC-TV’s Emmy® Awardwinning Our State returns for its fifth season. The new season’s debut episode, Thursday, October 8, at 8 PM, takes you through mountain valleys near Blowing Rock, where steam whistles still sound at Tweetsie Railroad, one of North Carolina’s best-loved attractions. Years back, two visionary entrepreneurs saved engines 12 and 190 from the scrap pile to serve as centerpieces of a recreated Old West. See how they industriously maintain these engines to transport passengers to yesteryear. Next, plein air painter John Silver compellingly captures beach life with fresh eyes on every new canvas. Then, discover Morris Dancing, a style that traces its evolution from America to England and eventually back to 15th Century Moors in Spain. Watch the Brasstown Dancers perform vibrant interpretations of historic folk life as groups prepare to perform at Asheville’s Grove Park Inn. Each week, compelling stories, stunning digital videography and thoughtful narration take you behind the scenes for a look at all the people and places that make our state great. From Bald Head Island to Grandfather Mountain, with gingerbread, peanuts and Cheerwine along the way, the new season of Our State promises more in-depth encounters with unusual places, interesting faces and indigenous tastes. UNC-TV produces Our State in partnership with Our State magazine and the generous support of BB&T.
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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.
Senior Game Day Dominoes, Hearts, Scrabble, Checkers, etc. Every Tuesday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Clay County Senior Center Call 838389-9271 for more info.
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
Moving wall Coming to Konehete Park
Our State
Square Dance Classes
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ongoing expenses…mark your calendar!
Announces a huge multi-family yard sale on Saturday, Oct 24 from 8 AM until ? in the parking lot of McConnell Mem.
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.
Baptist Church, downtown Hiawassee. Furniture, clothing, crafts, appliances, computer accessories, home décor, sports equipment and more. This sale is for the benefit of James Vandereedt, to help with expenses from his recent liver transplant. Jim is enrolled in the Georgia Transplant Foundation s Fundraising Program, which will match, dollar for dollar, everything we raise. Please come and help us raise this much needed money for Jim’s
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Valley Kennel Club Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. the first Monday of each month at Brother’s Restaurant on Hwy 64 in Murphy, NC. We invite all those interested in pure bred dogs and canine activities to attend. Call President Kit Miracle @ 706 492 5253 or Peggy Moorman @ 828 835 1082 for details.
Mountain Hikers Mountain High Hikers schedule two hikes each Tuesday, occasionally specialty hikes, and regular trail maintaining tripsall 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.
Amateur Radio
The North Georgia Tri-State A.R.C. (Amateur Radio Club) meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Branan Lodge in Blairsville. All of our meetings are open to the public. For more information about joining the Club or becoming a HAM, call Don Deyton at 706-781-6665
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.
The Marine Corps League 1011 is proud to sponsor “The Vietnam Veterans Memorial” at Konehetah Park in Murphy, North Carolina, October 8th through the 12th. We hope everyone will come out and see this amazing halfsized replica of the Memorial that stands in Washington, DC to commemorate the soldiers who lost their lives in the Vietnam War. This monument had been touring the country for more than twenty years and is one of the most moving memorials in history. Daily Schedule October 8th 2009 10 a.m. : Motorcycle escort of “The Moving Wall” from the Best Western Hotel to Konehetah Park 2 p.m. : Wall Opens 24 hours for viewing. 5:30 p.m.: Ride to the Wall from Brothers Restaurant •1960’s music by the AZUS Band • Welcome • Robert Schmitt, Chaplain MCL
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. For information please contact one of the following individuals, in North Carolina: John Bayne at 828-389-9427 and in Georgia: Jim Reynolds at 706-379-6601.
Veteran Consultant
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.
Granny's Attic
Granny's Attic, Auxiliary of Good Shepherd Home Health Care and Hospice, is open Wed. - Sat., 9 am - 4 pm. We are now stocked for Fall. To make donations or volunteer contact Linda at 828-389-4233.
Library Book Store
Record Albums (33 1/3) are back and we've got dozens of new arrivals. Also books on tape and VCR movies. Don't forget us when you need that special book! Monday to Sat. 10 a.m. -4 p.m across from the moss library in Hayesville.
Arts & Crafts Guild
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 706-896-0932 or mtnregartscraftsguild@hotmail.com or
• Dr. Stephen Lane, Superintendent of Schools Cherokee County 7 p.m. : Retire Colors October 9, 2009 8 a.m. : Post Colors • Cherokee County School Day 1 p.m.- Hiwassee Dam High School Band and Chorus 6 p.m.- Retire Colors October 10, 2009 • See Opening Ceremony Schedule October 11, 2009 8 a.m.- Post Colors • Open for viewing 6 p.m.- Retire Colors October 12, 2009 8 a.m.- POst Colors 10:30 a.m.- Murphy High School Band • Closing Ceremonies • 12 p.m. End of Display
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REACH Thrift Store
The REACH Thrift Store hours are from 10 a.m. - 4:30 a.m. Monday Saturday. We are located at 1252 Hwy 64 W. (Old KT Billiards bldg., Donations accepted during business hours. Volunteers welcome. Call 828.389.1415 or 828.557.7416 for more information.
CCCC Auxillary
The Clay County Care Center Auxiliary holds it’s monthly meeting the 2nd Thursday of each month. The meetings begin at 10 a.m. at the Care Center. The Auxiliary raises money to help with residents activities. Anyone interested contact Linda Davis at 828-389-4233 or lulu111@verizon.net.
Merchants Assoc.
Historic Hayesville Merchants Association meets at 8 a.m. the 2nd Wed, The HHM board meets at 8 a.m. the 1st Wed, in the community room of United Community Bank. Contact Joseph Sorensen for information. 828-361-7569.
Tusquittee Community Organization
Tusquittee Community Organization meets at 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday June 23rd at Tusquittee Community Center, 4374 Downings Creek Road. Meeting will follow at 7:15 p.m. We invite you to brig a casserole, desert or soda, etc. and visit with us as we have a wonderful program lined up with guests, Mary Catherine West and Judi Greenstone for more stories of our beautiful Tusquittee Valley and to hear of their families’ experiences.
Game Day
Dominoes, Hearts, Scrabble, Checkers, etc Every Tuesday, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Clay County Senior Cente Call 838-389-9271 for more info.
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, National Guard, reserve, retired, and former Military, Public Health Service, and NOAA officers and warrant officers and surviving spouses are invited to attend. For information please contact Jim Ferrell at 828-835-9203 or visit www.moaa.org/ chapter/blueridgemountains .
Reach Of Clay County Presents Survivors of Childhood Sexual Trauma Support Group: Beyond the Trauma A Healing Journey for Adult Women Held 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month starting August 1st; 2pm – 4 pm Loretta John Mehan Comm. Svc. Bldg. For more information call Susan Lambert @ Reach – 828.389.0797
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For sale: 2006 Ford Red F-150 XLT 4 x 4 Super Cab, bed w/cover, 5/4 V8, towing pkg, 41K miles, all the toys. $33 K new, asking $16,900, excellent condition. (706) 897-1802. 2000 Ford E250 cube truck, box, V6, Auto, 154 K, 2 owners, great condition, asking $4,000 (706) 897-1802 1985 Silverado, excellent condition, 80,000 miles, Headers, After market wheels, Reese hitch. Call for details. $3,100 OBO 828-835-4904 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. Asking $5000, OBO. 706-299-1614 or 706-299-1431 leave message.
200-Employment Drivers: CDL-A Teams-Midwest Carrier! 46-82 Split Specialty Cargo! Niche Markets!866-204-8006 Apply: www.randtruck.com CNA available excellent references. Will work Sundays. 706-896-5794 CNA’s needed for Cherokee and Clay County. Please call Helen @ (828) 835-8147
300-Services C. Keller, Residential contractor; finished basements, decks, framing, concrete and much more! All home improvement needs. 706-8965118 ( home) or 239-851-5423 ( cell) Will baby sit your child or children: Any age. Reasonable rates.References available. Call 706299-1614 Horse back riding lessons for kids. Horses are calm and well behaved. Given by an experienced rider. Interested? Call for more information or rates. 706-299-1614. A&R Landscape Residential, and commercial lawn care. Plant, turf and grassing, lot clean up, mulching and retaining walls. 706-994-2457. Massage Therapy- in the comfort of your home. Licensed and insured. 18 years experience, call Gerri; 1 hour $40; Half hour $25; 706896-6108. Walker Storage Corner of Old Highway 64 West and West Cherry Road. Concrete block Construction 828-389-4926 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.# Tile installer your tile or mine, 26 years experience have references and liability insurance. Ask for Don at 828-389-9394 # D&L Painting & drywall INC. Painting/Staining Interior • Exterior • Residential • Commercial DRYWALL Hang • Finish • Texture all types of finishes & textures 100% Quality Driven. Free Estimates cell: 828-508-5270 office(1): 828-321-2111 office(2): 828-479-4052 # Bush hogging, Stump-grinding, gardens plowed, gravel-roads/driveways scraped, postholes dug, sickle mowing. Free estimates, reasonable rates, dependable service. (828) 8377809 Cell: (828) 361-8738 #
400- Yard Sales Rummage Sale and Bake Sale Ranger United Methodist Church, Saturday, October 10, 2009 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Breakfast and Lunch available. Church is located at Ranger Road on Highway 64 West BIG YARD SALE At Grizzly Bear off of 64W in Murphy ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING - Household Items, Furniture, You Name it. 8 AM - 3 PM Huge Street Wide Yard Sale: Oct. 10th-11th, 9-3, Hiawassee take Shakerag to 1st left on Rolling Meadows. Moving Sale, Sat. Sun., 11-7 Indoors. LR & Dr Sets, Beds, Antiques, Lamps, Books, Records, Christmas, Etc. 455 Brasstown Acres, off Greasy Creek. 850-319-3148 Castaway Critters Inside Yard Sale Old Hayesville Water Garden Store, Highway 69, Hayesville, NC. Saturday, October 10th ( 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 P.M.) Furniture, clothes, appliances, linens, and lots of miscellaneous items. All proceeds will go toward care of the dogs and cats. Basement Sale- at Faye’s on West Fort Hill. Many reductions, more families involved. Lots of new stuff! Rain or Shine. Benefit Auction for Union County LibraryOctober 10th at No. Ga. Technical College, Blairsville, Georgia. ” Silent Auction” 5-6:45 p.m. Live 7 p.m. See all items @ www.foucl.org. Questions 706-781-5237
500 - For Sale 2005 Bobcat T300 Track Skid Steer, 3 attachments included. Price $4200. Need to sell fast. Contact: b4n35a@gmail.com or 866-762-4661 For Sale: Motor Scooter , Geely Rabbit, 2005 . Nice condition. 1.9 Hp. $550.00 Call 925-2008478 cell 06 Buell XB12R , Excellent condition. Adult owned, never abused. All regular maintenance . Black, 10 K easy miles. $4,500. Call 828-835-4904 OBO Nifty Thrifty- Now accepting Consignment articles. Quality articles Only! Also, space available for Booth. Located at River’s Crossing in McCaysville, next to Nifty 50’s Cafe. 706-455-1533 2006 Bobcat Toolcat 5600, 4X4, Loader, Forks and Dumb Body, Heat/AC Cab, price $4200 ask questions: dd567n@gmail.com/ (866) 571-6396 Sofa bed (queen) beige/ burgundy plaid $100 and small beige recliner $60 All good condition. 706-896-6071. Hiawassee Antique Mall 460 N. Main Street Hiawassee. Open year round. Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Sun 12-5. Antiques-Collectibles. 706-896-0587 Pro-Activ Solution for sale! I didn’t read the fine print – am now swamped with the stuff. How about $20 for the $45 product package? Call me – it’s a great product but I can’t use all of it. 706-781-3044.
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Cold Nose College Good Manners Training for the Family Dog- Basic & Intermediate Classes,Puppy Manners & Socialization, AKC CGC Classes & Puppy S.T.A.R. Classes,Agility for Fun (Daytime Classes),Private Training and Behavior Consulting,Stay tuned for Hounds Around Town and Clicks for Tricks! 828-644-9148 www.coldnosecollege.com # Professional dog Training, Boarding & Grooming, 1-4 week courses available, training service guaranteed, references abundant, GSD breeders. Located in Mineral Bluff, GA visit mountaindogboarding.com (706)374-9021 #
600-Wanted 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. Wanted: Old Pinball machines, electro-mechanical, . Call 828-389-6459
900 - Real Estate For sale 1 Acre Creekfront WAS: $59,900 NOW!!! $39,900 Owner: 828-488-2193 # 3 Cabins, must see- reduced! In gated communities.Starting at $199,000, Call 706-8962353. Must sell! Hiawassee, Ga. 2 adjoining lots, long range, year round mountain views. Well established neighborhood; $36,500 each; 706781-5274. Lots within a gated community. Reduced. Highest elevation in Towns County. Call 706896-2353. stop THE CAR HONEY! $319,000 short sale Make offer- in town- lake view, lake access & mountain views. 4br/4ba, 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
1000 - Rentals 2 story 2BR/2 1/2 BA house in Hiawassee with private deck. Washer/Dryer, water, trash collection included. $575/month plus deposit. 706896-4988 or 706-781-9917. 3BR/2BA Lakeview on Hwy 175, $350 per month; 828-524-0514. 3 BR 1 1/2 BA mobile home – not in a trailer park. $300 a month. (828) 837-6222. # 2 BR 1 BA Mobile home for rent in Hiawassee. $375 per month or $100 per week. Plus $200 deposit. Call 706-835-6561. 2 BR 1 BA Mobile Home for rent in Hiawassee. $350 per month. Plus $200 deposit. No Pets Please. Call 706-835-6561. Nothing else like it in Towns County. 2 unrestricted lots for sale or lease. Utilities, beautiful landscaping & driveways already done by owner. All you have to do is place your RV, park model, or home on lot. 706-207-4159. Vacation Rental- 4 Bedroom furnished apartment located where Oconee meets Toccoa Riverwww.riverscrossinggetaway.com 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 706-896-6208. 3br/2ba 2 car attached garage close to Young Harris College. Beautiful & private; $900 month/ deposit, plus utilities; 706-897-3730. Nothing else like it in Towns County. 2 unrestricted lots for sale or lease. Utilities, beautiful landscaping & drive-ways already done by owner. All you have to do is place your RV, park model, or home on lot. 706-207-4159. 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. Young Harris rentals available Mountain Realty 706-379-3115 STORAGE Rentals SELF STORAGE RENTAL NEAR PAT COLWELL ROAD, 10’ X 10’ AT $30.00 AND 10’ X 20’ AT $500.00 PER MONTH. 706-9942935 Southern Living Apartments For RENTSPRING SPECIALS 1 Bedroom Apartments now available. Water & Trash pick-up. All appliances included, ( Washer / dryer, stove, refrigerator). Pet friendly. 6 months to 1 year lease required. $495 to $595 Call 828-389-1545 southernlivingapts@brmemc.net #
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
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Job Announcement
Materials & Contracting Assistant and PTR RN Float Weekend Days
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority has the above position available. 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 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. This position will close October 16, 2009. Indian preference does apply and a current job application must be submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of CIHA application.
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EBCI
Job Announcement
Performance Improvement/Risk Management Officer
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority has the above position available. 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 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. This position will close October 23, 2009. Indian preference does apply and a current job application must be submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of CIHA application.
Job Announcement FT / Switchboard Receptionist & PT / Housekeeper
The Cherokee Indian Hospital Authority has the above position available. 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 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday-Friday. This position will close October 9, 2009. Indian preference does apply and a current job application must be submitted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of CIHA application.
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Physical TherapistC.N.A.s PTA (licensed position) Experienced PTA (Licensed Position)—Full Time forFull 12 hour shifts Time Nursing Home Activity Director Experience Desired—Full Time LPN – Nursing Home – PRN 12 hour shifts Evening Shift Dietary Aide Accepting Nursing Home—Part Fullapplications TimeTime for C.N.A. Class (Date for class not finalized)
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Good benefit package includes Insurance, PTO, Sick leave, Retirement and Credit Union.Sparks Fund Scholarship available to advance nursing careers. Contact Rita Bradshaw, Human Resources Director 706-896-7185 www.chatugeregionalhospital.org EEO
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Carries a full line of Landscaping products including: • Oak, Cypress, Red and Brown Mulch • Brown, White, and Gray Decorative Pea Gravel • Standard Gray Gravel and Rip Rap • White Sand, and River Rock Located behind Downtown Pizza in Murphy on Church St.
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Smoky Mountain Sentinel Wednesday October 7, 2009
New books arriving daily at Reunion: Moss Memorial Library
“Night” by Elie Wiesel--A survivor of Auschwitz and Buchenwald Wiesel presents the most accurate details of what happened in the camps and of his unforgettable message that this must never happen again. Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. “Grace” by Robert Lacy reveals new details about the accident that caused Grace Kelly’s death and is the first balanced portrayal of this complex actress, wife and mother. “Sharing Good Times” by Jimmy Carter is an inspirational guide to anyone desiring to stretch the mind and heart and combine work and pleasure. He shares experiences that have mattered the most...relaxed days and nights with family and friends.
“American Farm Collectibles” is an identification and price guide that includes chapters on farm tools, kitchen collectibles, and vintage tractors. “The Voice of Hope” by Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Peace laureate and leader of Burma’s struggle for democracy, expresses her humor, wisdom, and spirituality and proves she is the real future of Burma. “The View From A Monastery” by Brother Benet Tvedten--A guided behind the scenes tour of a typical monastery in the 21st century authored by a Benedictine Monk.....a good story about real people who have chose a remarkable way of life. “Brother Lawrence and the Russian Pilgrim” by Kerry Walters--Go on
a virtual 7 day retreat with saints and holy ones to gain self-knowledge, discernment, and maturity in the Spirit. “The Art Of War” by Sun Tzu is as timely for business people today as it was for military strategists in ancient China. Written more than 2000 years ago it is read avidly by Japanese businessmen and was touted in the movie Wall Street as the corporate raider’s bible. “Roses” by Jack Harkness is a rose book for the beginner and the expert. “Dr. Space” by Bob Ward, with a forward by John Glenn, is the life of Werner von Braun. If you would like to volunteer at the Library please call 389-8401. Thank you!
Last week volunteers from Cherokee and Clay Counties “pushed up” the walls on the extension to our only local homeless shelter, the HurlburtJohnson Friendship House. The building will be a community/ dining room to help serve the residents and will also house the staff office. This year, they have sheltered almost twice as many men, women and children as they have in the past. Sadly, donations for support are far below expected lev-
els. Many generous people have helped get the building this far, including the mission team from Oak Forrest Methodist that put on the back deck the week before. Even in this difficult time for the construction industry, dozens of businesses have made donations or deep discounts. This is truly a community effort to help the poorest of our area. Additional donations of siding, wiring, light fixtures, HVAC
and more are being sought. Led by the House Raising Volunteers, various churches are sending daily volunteers to keep the costs as low as possible. For information on volunteer opportunities for construction, call Bill Gamble at 828-361-8464. Contributions to help complete the building or for the on-going program can be made to: The Friendship House, PO Box 422, Murphy, N.C. 28906.
for this reunion: Tommy, Bill, Ginger, Sandra and Susan. Sandra Gray lead the musical portion of the program, singing an emotionally moving and powerful “Summertime.” Her sister, Susan, followed with a rendition of “You are my sunshine,” in which the audience joined in. Later on the town square, she was to sing among others, “Twiddlle dee, Twiddle dee, Twiddle dee,dee,” a hit from the 50’s that you don’t hear much anymore.
The high school class with the most members in attendance was the Class of 1959. Wint Anderson, Class of 1937 was the oldest graduate in attendance. His cousin, Opal Tiger, who won that distinction last year, was unable to attend this year, although she recently celebrated her 96th birthday. Former Hayesville girls basketball players, and cheerleaders were recognized, along with the boys football and basketball teams. Not to go unmentioned, Larry Ford, a local attorney, announced that he was among the members of the Hayesville High School track team that won the Smoky
Mountain Conference Championship in 1969. A raffle was held for a scholarship fund in honor of Mrs. Mac. Food was plentiful. And the conversation was easy. For a finale, members of the current high school cheerleads made an unexpected appearance, demonstrating that the old school spirit is still going strong. The Hayesville High School MultiClass Reunion is held each year on the first Saturday of October. Next year, the Classes of 1960 and 1961 will be the hosts. They will have to work hard to top this year’s event.
Shelter gets new walls
(Above) Retired Teacher and Librarian Leslie Carter stands with Dr. Eva Nell Mull Wike. (Right) Classes of 58’ & 59’ HHA graduates Billy Smith and Gene Franklin. Franklin also served as Master of Ceremonies.
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