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April 27, 2010

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Dozens of Bank Employees to Join Unemployed Ranks this summer are employed by the Bank of Blue Ridge Branch.

Becky Landress Tribune Editor

Bank of Hiawassee joined the failed bank list on Friday, March 19, 2010. According to the FDIC website information on the closing, the Bank of Hiawassee was closed by the the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance, which appointed the FDIC as receiver.

The FDIC entered into a purchase and assumption agreement with see BOH LAYOFFS on page 6A Citizens South

On Tuesday, April 20, more than thirty Bank of Hiawassee employees were told they were going to join the ranks of the unemployed this summer. The vast majority of those employees come from the main branch of the bank with several more included in the operations office. The remainder to be given notice,

Board of Education Bill Clears House

New recreation fields coming soon to Towns County Becky Landress Tribune Editor

able for the county.

probably less land in the future.”

A local resident, was offering the sale of more than 55 acres of prime property to the county for use toward recreation facilities. The land, which is centrally located on Mining Gap Road, was priced to the county well below market value, at $700,000, which is about 30 cents on the dollar of the value of the property.

Back when the land was still up for grabs, Hooper stated, “The land is perfect. It lies perfect; already has sewer and water and it is in a great location for all residents to access.”

Commissioner Kendall echoed Hooper’s words as he stated, “I sure would hate to see the County miss out on this opportunity and to wind up paying much, much more for

Now, the land will soon belong to Towns County residents.

Commissioner Kendall and Former Commissioner Dayton have attempted unsuccessfully for 10 years to acquire TVA and Forest Service Property for parks and recreation. With 70% of Towns County owned

by TVA and the Federal Government and the mountainous terrain leaves very little private and level property suitable for recreation facilities.

Kendall stated that he would continue to pursue the property presently under discussion with Ms. Nancy Broshears, Trustee of this Charitable Remainder Trust that would

Lack of space for the recreation program has been a long term problem for Towns County. Back in February, Towns County Development Authority voted Senate Bill 84 is Industrial to lease the Industrial Authority property pushed to final located off Crooked Creek Road to the Towns County Recreation Department to passage be temporarily used as athletic fields starting this spring. Commissioner Kendall and Recreation Director, Wes Hooper were happy Becky Landress to see a solution to the County’s problem Tribune Editor regarding a severe lack of space for the recGovernor Sonny reation department.

Perdue proposed Senate Long term, Commissioner Kendall and Bill 84- which would Hooper were hopeful about a “steal” availsee LAND PURCHASE on page 6A allow Georgia governors to remove problem school board members- to aid in pulling Georgia schools out of the bottom perC.E.O. of N.R.A comes to town for annual meeting centile of the nation on Wayne LaPierre, the they used to trust,” stated Graduation Rates and highest ranking officer of LaPierre. “We are here other standards. the National Rife Asso- to help put the officials Senate Bill 84, passed ciation. in office that defend the House with a 137-133 vote last Monday. The LaPierre adjusted his our rights, including the legislation would not only busy schedule and trav- Second Amendment. If allow Georgia governors eled to Hiawassee to they don’t do what they to remove problem school speaker at the Chatuge promise, we are there to board members, but it Gun Club’s annual meet- remind them.”

LaPierre, C.E.O. of the also contains new ethics Wayne ing held at the Anderson LaPierre first went to N.R.A was guest speaker. requirements for BOE Music Hall on Tuesday, Washington to work for members across the state.

April 20th. the N.R.A. in 1978. He Chatuge Gun Club President Ed Jones welcomes the crowd to hear The Bill was introduced to To a crowd of around has been working for the speaker LaPierre.

Becky Landress help in achieving “School 500, LaPierre rustled organization ever since. nization.

Tribune Editor tenure, including- Face Board Excellence”. The the guests’ enthusiasm Two generations of ‘antithe Nation and CNN. Bill is co-sponsored by “We stand for the 2nd for their Constitutional gun schemers’ have gone LaPierre has appeared Clips were shown during Bill Heath, Tommie Wil- amendment at the N.R.A. Right to Bear Arms. down in defeat by the on numerous world the meeting of some of liams, Bill Cowsert and We are neither Republi- “Americans are losing Country’s largest Second renowned news Chip Rogers, among can or Democrat.” stated faith with institutions Amendment Rights Orga- broadcasts during his see GUN CLUB on page 6A others.

Definition of the bill is: Cities and County SPLOST Option not on July ballot A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2 At the regular April it was an extension of the SPLOST question for the I thought about not doing of Title 20 of the Official The High School Chorus FunkyTOWNS anymore. I county meeting, Com- existing 1% they were County and Cities would remain on the table for Code of Georgia Annotat- will be presenting their 5th almost had a mutiny within missioner Bill Kend- already collecting. ed, relating to elementary Annual FunkyTOWNS the class. Not only did the all announced the 1% The Attorney General discussion as to whether it should be placed on the and secondary education, concert this Thursday, high school students tell SPLOST (Special Purpose ruled that the Cities and Local Option Sales Tax), the County could not Nov. 2010 General Elecso as to revise provisions April 29, @ 7PM in the me we had to, but when with the revenue going School Auditorium.

A delay the collection as the tion Ballot. the middle school students relating to eligibility for election as a local board night of entertainment heard what I was thinking, to fund projects for the Board of Education had Some of the county of education member; to including singing, dancing, they told me that I had to cities of Young Harris, done because they were infrastructure projects provide for legislative lights, and a surprise at the keep it going until they we Hiawassee and County not extending a SPLOST were being considered findings; to limit the size end, you are sure to leave all the way through high Governments, would not that they were already col- to be funded if SPLOST the concert with a smile school! I guess that means be placed on the July Pri- lecting. were approved, i.e., mary Ballot. A SPLOST on your face talking about they love doing it!” see SENATE BILL on page 6A The Board of Education expanding the sewer treatfor the Board of Educayour favorite song of the This year is a spe- tion will not expire until may, if they desire, place ment plant for future econight, if you can settle on cial year for Mr. Adams. July 2011, therefore, if another five year exten- nomic growth; fire equipjust one!

Marking the 5th year of one for county and cities sion on the July primary ment and fire hydrants; A When Chris Adams the show, Mr. Adams has were to be approved in ballot for voter approval report from the Fire Chief, Floyd informed Page 2A Calendar came to Towns County chosen to re-perform songs July 2010, the tax would to construct more school Mitch the Commissioner that facilities and delay collecthat were some of his perin 2004 the concept of begin on Jan.1, 2011, and the insurance savings tion for one year until their sonal favorites from the FunkyTOWNS was born page 4A Editorial would increase the Towns although the show had yet previous years. “I really County sales tax rate to present SPLOST expires on a $150,000 home in July 2011. This third within 1000 ft. of a fire pages 8A-10A to be named. “After every hope that some of the stu- 8%.

5 year collection period hydrant would decrease show that we do, I want the dents that have graduated Sports The voters approved kids to be proud of what will be able to come back a SPLOST in 2001 to be would expire in July of from $1000 to $600 per year for an annual savthey have accomplished. and reminisce with me. It’s used by the Board of Edu- 2016. page 11a ings of $400.00; funding There is so much effort that amazing how much talent cation to construct school Commissioner Kendall $100,000 local matchwe have here in our little goes into every little facet, facilities and then voted it stated that he would defer Classifieds be it a concert, musical, or mountain paradise. I feel back in for another 5 years to the Board of Education ing grant of $900,000 to show, that I want, very fortunate and blessed in Nov. 2005. However, and not place a county/ expand and upgrade the page 12A Coupon variety and frankly, need the kids to be here and to have the the second five years was city SPLOST on the Hiawassee Library plus to be so proud of what they opportunity to work with delayed until the follow- ballot in July because it some upgrading of Young page (shop locally) have done that they are so many incredible per- ing July which resulted in would cause the State and Harris Library Headquarters; paving and capping excited about what’s next. formers.” it expiring in 2011. The local sales tax for Towns county roads ; purchasing FunkyTOWNS has been Board of Education was County to go from the ambulances and purchasEntrance to the show is some of the most memoallowed to vote on the 7% as most Ga. Counties rable times my students $2 for students and $5 for second five years early have to 8% at least from ing property and expandand I have had. I remem- non-students. 5 and under and not start collecting for January 1, 2011 to July ing parks and recreational facilities. ber that a year or two ago are free. almost 8 months because 2011. He also said that the

Chatuge Gun Club welcomes LaPierre as guest speaker

Take me to FunkyTOWNS!

Contents

Towns Tribune April 27, 2010 Page 2A

Regular meetings

calendar events and community news Summer Program for Children Introduction to Arts & Crafts

The Mountain Regional Arts & Crafts Guild, Inc., will be offering arts & crafts classes for children ages 8 to 13 throughout the Summer at the ArtWorks Artisan Center room. hiawassee council meeting is the 1st Tuesday of each located at 308 Big Sky Drive (next to Joan of Art and behind the Holiday Inn Express) in downtown Hiawassee. month at 4 p.m.

Commissioner’s meeting 3rd Thursday of every month at 5:30 in the court-

young harris council meets the 1st Tuesday of each

Members of the guild will teach a range of subjects which will include beading, sculpture, watercolor painting, towns county school board meets the 2nd Monday acrylic painting, drawing, pastel drawing, sewing, bracelet making, polymer clay jewelry making, polymer clay pen of each month at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. construction, string art, paper quilting, textile design, and Towns County Water Authority The Towns County Water Authority’s monthly board other projects. Each class is only $5 and includes the supmeeting time is changing. The new time will be every plies needed.

3rd Monday of the month at 6 PM instead of 7 PM Registration will start May 1st. Come by the store or check out the website www.mtnregionalartscraftsguild. org to see the Summer Schedule and full descriptions of each class and examples of finished work. Classes will fill Mountain Computer User Group meets the 2nd quickly, so stop in and see what the excitement is all about Monday of each month in the Goolsby Center, Young and sign your child/children/grandchildren up for a great Harris College. All meetings are open to the public. art experience. The deadline for registration will be 2 days Great door prizes will be awarded to members present. prior to each class.

month.

Community Calendar

A Q&A session will begin at 6 PM (prior to the feature presentation at 7PM) so bring your questions and we will try to find an answer. Come join us for an interesting evening about computer topics.

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 April 13 with guest speaker Cheryl Gehring. If you would like to learn more about the Guild, we invite you to the next meeting as our guest. Contact us at 706-8960932 or mtnregartscraftsguild@hotmail.com or visit mtnregartscraftsguild.org The Mountain Coin Club for beginner and advanced numismatists, young and old, meets the second Tuesday of each month at the Blairsville Civic Center. Set-up begins at 5:30 p.m. A brief business meeting precedes the educational program at 6:30 p.m. A coin auction follows. Visitors from surrounding areas are welcome.

For more information, call Ye Old Coin Shop, 706-3791488 Mountain Community Seniors meet 2nd Thursday at 2 pm at Senior Center in Hiawassee.

Arts & Heritage Festival The Towns County Historical Society is holding their annual Arts & Heritage Festival on May 8, 2010 from 11 am till dusk on the Hiawassee Square. Food, great music & dance, arts & crafts, birdhouse competition, memories of McKinney building recorded, and much more. The dedication of the old Presley Post Office building will be at the opening ceremonies at 11 a.m. at the courthouse east lawn. You are invited to join in this fun day of history and entertainment for the whole family. Order cooked Boston Butts- Chad Schlarb of Young Harris will be cooking whole Boston butts which you can order ahead of time @ 706-781-5977. You can then pick them up at the Gardening Expo which will be held on Saturday, May 1, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Courthouse in Hiawassee.

The Gardening Expo will be put on by the ELS Committee (Extension Leadership System) and will feature speakers on gardening starting at 9 a.m. at the Courthouse Courtroom, the committee’s demonstration raised bed garden behind the Courthouse, other gardening vendors, and a demonstration on building a rain barrel. Also stay and eat Chad’s fresh BBQ, he’ll have plates available. Come and enjoy an exciting day of learning more about gardening.

Bridge- Newcomers and visitors are welcome for intermediate level bridge. We meet on Mondays and Fridays at 12:45 p.m. at the Towns County Recreation Department. Contact Eden at 706-896-6921 for more information.

GA Chapter Meeting -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, NOAA officers, warrant officers and surviving spouses are invited to attend. For information please contact John Quinlan at 706-896-2430 or visit www. moaa.org/chapter/blueridgemountains.

Below is the schedule for the first week of classes. Registration for the following classes may be done by calling 706-896-0932For Children Ages 8 - 13

Meet and greet your candidates The Towns County Republican Party is anxious for voters here to meet and hear your candidates running for office in 2010.

For a number of months different candidates have been invited to speak at the regular meetings at 6:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at Daniel’s Steakhouse in Hiawassee and the coming months will be no different.

On Monday, May 4th, you will hear from Gary W. Black, candidate for Georgia Agriculture Commissioner; Tom Knox, candidate for Georgia Insurance Commissioner; and Stan Gunter, candidate for Court of Appeals.

Gary Black, 51, owns Harmony Grove Farms in Commerce GA. He began his career in agriculture with the Georgia Farm Bureau in 1980, served as president of Leaders of the Georgia Agribusiness Council in ‘89, and co-managed the Georgia Food Industry Partnership for the past 13 years. This

Each Class is $5 unless it’s an All-Day Class.. Supplies are included. Deadline for Registration Is At Least Two Days Before Scheduled Class Tuesday, June 15 – 10:30 – noon. Learn basic paper folds, fold language, and the techniques that will help you with more advanced projects. Fold the crane, frog, and paper game in Mimi Hitselberger’s Class “Origami.”

Tuesday, June 15 – 2 pm – 3:30 pm. Paint a small can and fill it with starter soil and seed. Take it home and watch a kitchen herb grow in Mimi Hitselberger’s Class “Paint an Herb Planter.”

Wednesday, June 16 – 10 am – noon. Create a critter pen with polymer clay and ballpoint pens in Cheryl Gehring’s Class “Polymer Clay Pen.” Wednesday, June 16 - 1 pm – 3 pm. Create a great geometric design with colorful string by wrapping around nails in Cheryl Gehring’s Class “Geometric String Art.” Thursday, June 17 – 10 am – noon. Braid a friendship bracelet using a Japanese Kumihimo Disk and colorful yarn in Anne Wolf’s Class “Friendship Bracelet.”

Thursday, June 17 – 2 pm – 4 pm. Make your own colored designs on paper with paint and magic markers in Julie Sibley’s Class “Paper Quilt Patterns.”

Safe Boating Course to be held

public-private consortium April 27th and May 4th in N.Georgia directs research funding for food safety and prodBy Bob Garrott uct improvement at Geor•Introduction to BoatFlotilla 2-3 Public Affairs gia’s research universiing Officer ties, improving control of •Boating Laws

E. coli and salmonella in •Personal Safety Beginning at 6:30 pm food processing facilities. on both April 27th and Equipment Tom Knox is presently May 4th, Coast Guard •Safe Boat Handling House Insurance Chair- Auxiliary Flotilla 2-3 will •Navigation man and wrote the new be providing a free Safe •Boating Problems law and got it passed to Boating Course at The •trailering, Storing and make auto insurance com- Ridges Resort & Club Protecting Your Boat panies compete for your Lake Chatuge, 3379 U.S. •Hunting and Fishing, Highway 76 W in Young Waterskiing and other business.

Stan Gunter is finish- Harris, GA. You must Water Sports ing his third term as the attend both sessions to For more information Enotah Circuit District receive course credit. or to register, contact Attorney, serving Towns This no-cost course James Nolin, USCG County in this district. He meets the new North Auxiliary Flotilla 2-3 at has been a member of the Carolina law requiring 706-897-2911 or doorGeorgia Bar since 1986. anyone younger than 26 jimmy@brmemc.net or You’re invited to come shall have completed a the Ridges Resort at 706early to eat dinner at Dan- Boating Safety Course in 896-2112. For general iel’s and stay for the meet- order to operate a vessel information about boating beginning promptly at over nine horsepower. ing safety classes, vessel 6:30 p.m. You do not have An optional course book safety checks or other to be a member to attend. titled “It’s All About Auxiliary activities, visit Upcoming at the June Boating Safely” will be the Coast Guard Auxilia1st meeting will be Lt. available for purchase for ry website at http://www. cgaux.org/.

Gov. Casey Cagle and $12. mark your calendar for The course content the annual BarBQ on the includes: square on Saturday, June 5, 11 to 4.

Relay for Life Upcoming Events

- May 9th-- Chatuge Regional Hospital & Nursing Home will be bagging groceries for tips only. All proceeds will benefit Towns County Relay for Life -May 25th 12 Noon, Daniels Steakhouse; Towns County Monthly meeting. Everyone/Anyone is welcome to attend.

-May 25 at 6:00pm, Survivor Dinner for all Survivors. Completely FREE of charge. Invitations will be sent out. Dinner will be held at McConnell Memorial Baptist Church in the Life Center. Please make sure if you are a survivor, that your name is on our register.

Please call the telephone number listed below.

- Towns County Relay will be held on Friday June 4th 6p-until. The Relay will be located on the Town Square.

-Luminaries on are sale; either for IN MEMORY/ IN HONOR -Brown & Pink “Fight Like a Girl’ T-shirts contact any local team- They will be on sale as long as the supplies last!

Anyone with any questions reguarding how they can volunteer or a specific event please feel free to Enter to Win the Best Birdhouse Competition! Whiskers Project will be hosting this call 706-897-3228 event on May 8th, 2010 during Heritage Days at Hiawassee Square from 11am-5pm. $5 Entry Fee per house. Birdhouses will be auctioned and prizes awarded. Come Join the fun to buy or create handcrafted and whimsical birdhouses. All ages are encouraged to enter. For more info, call 1-888-872-9330.

Activities in May in Hiawassee Hiawassee will be a busy place in May. Here is a schedule you can cut out and put on your fridge so you don’t miss anything.

Saturday, May 1: Gardening Expo at the Courthouse 9 to 1--learn tips on gardening in raised beds and how to make your own rain barrel. Raffle for already made rain barrel.

Saturday, May 8: Historical Society Arts & Heritage Festival 11 to 5--dedication of Presley Post Office @ 11 a.m., then music, square dancing, history stories & information.

Sunday, May 9: Mother’s Day, bring mother, wife, girl friend to hear the Brasstown Big Band @ Anderson Music Hall, 3 p.m. georgiamountainfairgrounds. com for tickets.

Saturday, May 15: Big yard sale for Soccer kids 9 to 2 p.m. Save your donations, price them, and bring at 8 a.m. that morning.

Saturday, May 29: “Fire in the Mountains” Chili Cookoff --5K Race @ 9 a.m., Opening Ceremonies @ 10:30 with music, prizes presented to 3 top chili cookers; Rifle raffle and Silent Auction. Go to website townscountyfirecorps.org to sign up.

Saturday, May 29: First free Concert on the Square 6 to 8 p.m. Bring chair or blanket

Free Food Distribution

There will be a free food distribution Tuesday, May 3rd, 2010. The distribution will be held at The Towns County Food Pantry from 2pm-6pm. All that are in need of food assistance are encouraged to attend. If you are unable to pick up your food please contact the pantry at 706-896-4783, prior to distribution day so arrangements can be made to deliver your food. All clients and inquiries are confidential.

NOTICE: WE STILL HAVE HEATING ASSISTANCE MONEY AVAILABLE for those individuals or families who have not received assistance since November 1, 2009 please call for an appointment.

Families of 1 can make up to $21,458 annually & families of 4 can make up to $41,266 annually. Please call Ninth District Opportunity Inc at 706-896-4783 to schedule an appointment.

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community news Patriots Return From Tax Day and Second Amendment Rallies in Washington Submitted article by Nighta Davis

Over two hundred local Patriots rode the bus, drove and flew to Washington,D.C. to participate in the Tax Day Rallies,Second Amendment March and make their stand clear on current issues and legislation .Most of the Patriots returned home on Monday April 20th after the Second Amendment March.

The North Ga./American USA Patriots group is a non-partisan coalition of several constitutionally based organizations which include the 912,Unite In Action,Tea Party Patriots,Doc4Patient Care, Oathkeepers, Second Amendment March,Freedom Works and more.The Patriots met with several Senators and Congressmen while in Washington to discussa new tax code and deliver petitions with thousands of signatures

Handing In Petitions- L-R Front: Jack and Jeanie Rawdin, Nighta Davis handing Congressman Paul Broun thousands of signatures requesting a new tax code, Lisa Turner, Betty Harper, Charlotte Thompson and Chris Swett. L-R Back Row: Joan Gerrin, Barney Gerrin and Johnny Brady.

from voters requesting the same. Other issues discussed included immigration, the recently passed Health Care Bill and others.

The next trip to Washington is a two day journey planned for the Restore America Glenn Beck Event leaving on August 27th from several local cities. Followed by a 3 night trip to on Sept. 9,2010 to follow up the 2009, Sept.11 massive march where 2.2 million concerned Americans showed up. For further information on these events or upcoming meetings and speakers call, Nighta Davis at 706-896-9021.

The next Towns County Patriots meeting will be scheduled for the end of May. Everyone is invited to hear experts on the current issues and legislation of concern. Events and information are listed at: northgapatriots.ning.com

North Ga/American USA Patriots with Senator Saxby Chambliss- L-R Front-Ellen Thurman, Jeanie and Jack Rawdin (White County Patriots Director), Barbara Powell, Margaret Wilshire, Second Row-Suzanne Hollenbeck, Louise Shippen, Senator Saxby Chambliss, Patriots Founder Nighta Davis,Lisa Turner, Jackie Franklin Others in Photo-- Rachel Goolsby, Betty Harper, Kay Ainsworth, Dyda Bradley, Pat LaBarr, Emily Appling, Lamar Franklin ,Barney and Joan Gerrin, Judy Manning, Tom Stewart, Dorothy Stewart,Bobby Brady, Selina Walker

Everyone a Winner at GOP Speech contest Seven teenagers from Towns County participated this past weekend in the annual Youth Leadership Development Speech Contest. Everyone attending was a winner as the participants gained valuable experience in developing and presenting a speech and those in the audience gained a better appreciation of the workings of American government.

Winner in the Senior Division and a $500 scholarship was Austin Arrowood who addressed the following topic: How did the religious beliefs of America’s founding fathers affect the creation of our nation.

Second place and a $300 scholarship went to Jeff Stewart who compared the merits of capitalism vs. socialism. Third place winner of a $200 scholarship was Heather Poole who spoke on why America has become the greatest nation in history.

Levi Sherman was awarded a $100 stipend for winning the Junior Division competition with his speech on the functions and limits of our government and how they have been abrogated.

The ultimate objective of the Speech Contest is to

involve the youth of our county in the government and political process of America by encouraging them to think about and appreciate what makes this country the best country in the world.

After listening to the future leaders of our country present their speeches, those in attendance agreed this first Speech Contest was a big step in the right direction.

Open Lunch & Dinner 11:30 a.m. Daily Sunday Brunch 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Mayor Mathis thanks those speaking on 2010 Comprehensive Plan The City of Hiawassee held a Public Hearing on the City’s portion of the 2010 Comprehensive Plan on April 22, 2010 beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Hiawassee City Hall. The Hearing lasted almost two hours and generated positive interactions among the many participants.

The City had invited local groups, business leaders and interested parties to testify or present their thoughts and priorities to the City Council, the City Plan Committees and Staff. Most participants stayed to hear the remarks of all the presenters. Mayor Mathis see MAYOR on page 6A

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opinions and editorials

What’s on your mind?

Editor of the Towns County Tribune: Thank you for printing my letter last week. I would like to commend you for breaking this story two weeks ago. It takes real courage for a small town paper to take on local government. It takes even more courage for a parent as I know you are, to write less than positive stories about their children’s school. Since you provided space for about 15,000 words from Dr. Behrens and Principal Perrens to tell their tales, I would request enough space for a short rebuttal OP ED. Dr. Behrens states it’s “all about one test “ in his front page tale. The fact is, it may have been one test that pushed them over the edge into what is known as the Death Penalty zone. That is where the United States Department of Education steps in and basically says this program is so messed up we need to start over.

Every State is different in their method of measuring success. The USDE uses real figures to monitor all the states programs. Georgia uses what can only be called Fuzzy Math to come up with some of their performance totals. Example; Towns County averages about 100 to 110 students entering the 9th grade every year. That number of students is about average for all classes throughout the school and remains consistent with move ins and transfers up until the class reaches 9th grade. Between 9th grade and graduation, Towns County loses about 40% to 45% of their class. We graduate 60 to 70 students on average. But, our graduation rate is listed at 95%. The real number is 60% to 65%. Did the other 40 students disappear? No, most were (Transferred) to the Mountain Learning Center where some complete their studies but, many drop out and hopefully get a GED. But, they are off Towns County Schools drop out books. The USDE looks at the whole picture not the transfer game being played by local school Administrations.

The attempt to lay the blame off on the economy

Brasstown Big Band Concert Dear Towns County residents, Members of the Towns County Fire Corps support the Towns County Fire Department by raising funds in addition to undertaking tasks, i.e. station upkeep, equipment purchases, etc.

Our two major fund-raising events are Fire in the Mountain Chili Cook-Off & 5K Run scheduled for May 29th, 2010, and the Brasstown Big Band concert scheduled for Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 9th at 3 PM. The concert is a benefit performance by members of the

is simple not true. There are many schools in the State of Georgia with over 75% of their students on free lunch programs that did not make the poor school list.

Towns County going over 40% was another contributing factor but it was far from the cause of the problem.

While we are speaking of economics lets discuss the amount Towns County spends per student when compared to other Schools. Depending upon the source of the statistic, Towns County spends more per student than most other schools in this state. According to Public School Review http://www.publicschoolreview. com Towns County spent $20,434.00 per student last year. The State Average was $11,275.00 per student.

Hayesville Spent $8,906.00 per student during the same time period. Are we getting our moneys worth?

Becky Landress

Stereotypes

I have always associated grandmothers with knitting and tight, gray buns. Why- I don’t know.

Neither of my grandmothers knit or have tight buns.

When my children were born, my mom was already a grandmother once, by my older sister, at the ripe old age of thirty seven. Although she was young, I don’t think I realized how young she

Can our schools be fixed? The simple answer is yes.

Because they are so small they can not only be brought up to standards but they can become schools of excellence very quickly if the right management team is in place. We have some excellent teacher in our schools.

We have some very poor teachers that need to be shown the door. We have a administration that is a little top heavy and could be trimmed down. We lack a Gifted program that could not only help lift our test number it could attract new families to our area who would bring their Internet jobs and incomes with them. With YHC evolving into what I believe will be one of the premier small colleges in the Southeast, a great school system would attract what I believe is the industry of tomorrow. The Internet employed family. It’s a clean, good paying industry that requires many support jobs.

It is the only industry Towns County has a prayer of attracting. However, until our Schools are really fixed (Not fixed with a pencil and eraser) those people and their income and support jobs will avoid this area like the plague.

I also believe Mr. Behrens needs a reality check when it comes to his constant complaining about the need to furlough teachers for five days. I know many people who have been “Furloughed” now for about two years. They have no health insurance, no retirement, no sick leave or other benefits. Don’t get me wrong I think Teaching is one of the most commendable and honorable professions there is. But times are different today. People all over are tightening their belts and taking cuts. I challenge Dr. Behrens to name one other local person who has had their pay increased over 50% in the last five years as he has. If that pay raise was based upon performance and production as most private sector jobs are, what would he be paid today.

Dr. Behrens, Mr. Perrens and our local School Board Going to the taxpayer well for more money every year members are all good people. They did not intentionis getting old. ally allow our schools to get where they are. With that Georgia Schools are usually in the bottom 3% to 5% said, I believe it will take some new ideas and probably in the nation depending on which statistic gathering some new faces to turn our schools around. If I am center you look at. Over the past few years Georgia wrong, then show me with some action. I have heard has become very creative in their methods of report- all the talk I care to listen to. ing progress of their schools. I guess it is easier to /s/Greg Diehl, Parent, Businessman, Taxpayer market improvement than to achieve it. Towns County Brasstown Big Band under the leadership of Dr. Benny Ferguson, Dean of the College of Fine Arts at Young Harris College. All the money collected from ticket sales goes to support the Towns County Fire Rescue Department.

The Concert will be held at the Anderson Music Hall at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds. Tickets are priced at $5, $10, $15 and $25. The $25 tickets are considered “Patron Tickets” and entitle the holder to attend the “Meet the Band” reception at the conclusion of the concert, including refreshments.

How to purchase tickets: (1) Drive to the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds office

Just a Thought... actually was until now.

I am thirty six and about to beat my mom’s record. In a few short months, I will have my first grandchild.

Honestly, when my daughter told me the news back in November, I was shocked. Not unhappy, just shocked.

As I watch her waistline expand with the life inside, I am growing more and more excited. When I look at my daughter, I am filled with twice the love- love for her and the baby God has saw fit to bless our family with.

Needless to say, this experience has changed my perception of what a grandmother is. Now I see a grandparent as someone who gets to nurture, love and give to the next generation, no matter whether they are

Schools have become very proficient at using all the methods available to conceal the real numbers. Now that the United States Department of Education has called them out, I believe Dr. Behrens and Mr. Perrens time would be much better spent fixing the problems then writing front page stories for local papers trying to spin the bad news into a positive light.

eighty or thirty.

I was scared to death when I hit thirty. I felt like the young, youthful years that I enjoyed so much were somehow over at the stroke of midnight on my last day of being twenty nine. I was so wrong. My thirties are turning out to be the best years of my life.

My husband and I have a history now. I have children of all ages; one in elementary school, one in middle school, a daughter and a step son in high school and a daughter in college. This baby will just fulfill my already blessed- beyondmeasure life even more. I don’t worry so much now about the trivial things that I used to focus on in my twenties. If my hair is flying in the wind, with the windows down, I enjoy the breeze instead of worrying about how awful it’s going to look at my next stop.

Come August, I am proud to say that I will be a “Mimzie”.

Yep, I had to pick something fitting for a thirty-something year old grandparent.

I said I have changed my perception of a grandparent, not who I am. I mean, it is hard to be “Granny” when you can’t even sew or make cookies from scratch; although I am wearing my hair in a bun today….just for practice.

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(Hwy. 76 W) and purchase a ticket (706-896-4191).

(2) Go online to www.georgiamountainfairgrounds. com and purchase a ticket.

Regardless of how you obtain your ticket, I can assure you, your family and your friends will have a great time and enjoy themselves listening to the “Big Band Sound.”

Please consider contacting your friends with this information and encourage them to attend the concert and support the Fire Rescue Department. For other information go to townscountyfirecorps.org /s/ Bill Wendel, Concert Chairperson- Vice President, Towns County Fire Corps

Butterworth to seek Re-election

Senator Jim Butterworth announced today that he will seek re-election to the 50th Senate District seat. “It has been an honor to serve the people of the 50th Senate district and I look forward to the opportunity to continue serving.”

Senator Butterworth spent his freshman term moving Northeast Georgia forward by promoting policies that recruit new industries and create jobs in the area. He has partnered with parents, educators and local schools to provide world class education for local children and growing and protecting Georgia’s water resources.

With the retirement of Senator Lee Hawkins, Senator Butterworth was recently appointed Chairman of the Senate Committee on State and Local Government by Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and the Committee on Assign-

ments. Jim also serves as Secretary of the Economic Development Committee, Secretary of the Banking and Financial Institutions Committee and is also a member of the Education and Youth, Retirement, and Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committees.

“In the short time Senator Butterworth has served in the Senate, he has proven that he is a capable leader who delivers results. I’m confident in Senator Butterworth’s ability to chair this committee and look forward to all he will accomplish,” said Lt. Governor Casey Cagle.

Prior to his election to the Senate, Butterworth served as chairman of the Habersham County Board of Commissioners where he negotiated a 25 year water contract providing the county with three million gallons of water a day. He also helped successfully pass a Special Local Option Sales Tax to finance transportation, economic development, recreation, and natural resources improvements.

Professionally, Butterworth is a pilot for Delta Airlines. He served in the

United States Air Force for 12 years, finishing his career flying B1 bombers with the Georgia Air National Guard. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia, and was active in the Air Force R.O.T.C. program at UGA. Butterworth was named “AFROTC Cadet of the Year” two of his four years at Georgia. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science.

To further his goal in bringing local governments together and improving infrastructure across Northeast Georgia, Butterworth has served as an executive board member of several local organizations, including the Georgia Mountains Regional Development Center, the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, All Hazard Council and the Georgia DCA Regional Advisory Committee.

Senator Butterworth attends Bethlehem Baptist Church in Clarkesville where he and his family have been members for 10 years. He and his wife Amy have four children: Blake, Claire, Jack and Cate.

SPLOST information at Homeowners meeting The Towns County Homeowners Association will host a General Meeting and open forum at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 29th. The principle guest speaker will be Towns County Sole Commissioner Bill Kendall, who will give an update on plans for offering a Special Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) referendum on the November ballot.

Commissioner Kendall will detail the programs he would like to see funded by the proposed 1% sales tax and will explain how and when it will go into effect if approved by the voters. He will also describe plans for procuring a large parcel of land for later development as a County Recreational Complex.

Also speaking will be

Fire Chief Floyd, on Fire Corps, and Marcene Friedley, President of Towns County Drug-Free Coalition. The General Meeting will be preceded by a pot luck dinner for members, starting at 6 p.m. Prospective new members should come at 6 and have potluck supper with us. We will open to the public at 6:45, following supper, and begin our program at 7. See you there!

church happenings and obituaries Journal of a Living Lady Obituaries

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With... Nancy White Kelly

for hunting. In his living room, dining room, and every other room wife number five permits hang trophies from years of fishing and hunting.

Actually he has married only four women. One he married twice. The last one, a keeper for twenty years, obviously loves my brother dearly.

Lura Bellamy Eden

Lura Bellamy Eden, age 59, of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Monday, April 19, 2010 following a period of declining health. She was born on August 09, 1950 in Haines City, FL. She fought a long and courageous battle with cancer. She and her late husband owned and operated a Citrus and Cattle Ranch in Haines City, FL. She is survived by her husband and best friend, Mr. Ken Bennett, of Hiawassee, GA. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to Childrens Shriners The dogwoods are Hospital. Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee were in blossoming. I am coming charge of arrangements. alive again after a seemingly long, depressing To my Beloved Wife, Lura~”Thanks for the Memogray winter. Friends are I asked her once how ries” helping. many more animals One special couple Charles would have to took Buddy and me to a hang in the house before Leon Henson rousing musical in Frank- she threw him out. She Mr. Leon Henson age 73 of Hiawassee, GA passed lin to celebrate our 45th said she didn’t know for away on April 17, 2010 following a period of declining anniversary. Another sure, but that the experi- health. He was born to the late Evan E. and Christine friend, with Buddy’s ment was almost com- (Arrowood) Henson on July 01, 1936 in Hiawassee, blessing, will soon be plete.

GA. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Judy Henson, of taking me bass fishing Everybody loves Hiawassee, GA; daughter and son-in-law, Latisha and on Lake Chatuge.

Charles. He is a comedian Jeff Lowe, of Hayesville, NC; son, Thomas E. Henson, This reminds me of on par with the late Jerry of Hiawassee, GA; granddaughter, Whitley Lowe, of childhood days. My Clower. He entertains Hayesville, NC and many close friends also survive. daddy would awaken us all with exaggerated A memorial service will be held at a later date for Mr. me at three a.m., throw tales from his fishing and Henson. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations some minnows in a rusty hunting escapades. And, be sent to St. Jude Hospital for Children or Old Union bucket and head to Lake of course, he has a huge Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. Banister Funeral Home Tunica in Mississippi. He repertoire of jokes. This of Hiawassee in charge of arrangements. could have taken any of is one of many. and adored wife, mother, my three brothers, but he Two fellows are out Susan Howard grandmother and friend. took me. fishing on the lake. A Susan G. Howard, of Her family-centered life My daddy and I were hearse and funeral pro- Blairsville and Smyrna, was admired by all that always close, but our fish- cession passed the boat Georgia, was united her had the pleasure of knowing adventures strength- on a nearby road. One of husband, Harry Howard, ing and loving her. ened that bond. Catching the fellows stood up and and our Heavenly fish was sort of irrelevant. held his fishing hat over Father, on TuesA private celeBeing with my jovial his heart as the hearse day, April 13, bration of Susan’s father as the sun rose passed. His buddy com- 2010. life will be held at daybreak is the fond mented, “Golly, Harry, with her immediShe was the that was really nice and daughter of the memory that remains. ate family in the near future. The late Floy L. and E. My oldest brother respectful.” family requests that Charles is the family fishHarry replied, “Well T. Bradley, Sr. Susan ing fanatic. His love of after all, we were married was preceded in death by memorials be made to her husband of 59 years, Regency Hospice, P.O. fishing comes in a close for 40 years.”

Box 494, Hiawassee, GA second to his enthusiasm nancyk@windstream.net Harry V. Howard.

Surviving is her son, 30546 or a charity of your Richard “Rick” Howard choice, in her honor. of Powder Springs and Yard Sale at Cornerstone Baptist Mountain View FunerBlairsville, Terry Howal Home of Blairsville Church ard-Hagen, son-in-law, welcomes you to sign Cornerstone Baptist Church will hold a yard sale Doug Rhodes and grand- the family guest book on Saturday, May 1st, from 8 am – 2 pm at the church son, Bradley Hagen of and you may send conon Crane Creek Rd in Young Harris. Something for Greenville, South Caro- dolences online at www. mountainviewfuneraleveryone, many different things to choose from. lina.

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It’s Spring After all these years Spring is still my favorite season Because spring is more than a season It is time of life The buds are bursting with new life After lying dormant all winter The dead brown grass is slowly greening While from the earth weeds are springing The birds return from winters rest And gather straws to build their nest And if teenagers go on a fling They are excused because it’s spring The sun shines longer everyday Children have more time to run and play The leaves grow full and turn dark green The nestlings learn to fly and sing But all things on earth heed nature’s call Spring turns to summer And all too soon Here comes the fall

Allan David Jones

Mr. Allan David Jones Sr. age 72 of Pitt Rd. Blairsville passed away on Tuesday Feb.2, 2010 at his home following an extended illness. Mr. Jones was born on May 5,1937 in Pittsburg, PA., the son of the late Earl Oscar Jones and the late Alice Virginia Keefe Jones.

He was a veteran of the US Navy of the Korean War. He retired from the Florida Power Corporation with over 34 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion and the S.P.C.A. He was preceded in death by a brother, Earl O. Jones in 2008. Mr. Jones was of the Presbyterian faith.

Surviving Mr. Jones are his loving wife of fifty years, Eulalie Jones of Blairsville, one son, Allan David Jones Jr.of Blairsville, one sister, Esther Albanese of Dunedin, FL., two brothers and sister in Ida Faye Keys

Ida Faye Keys, age 86 of Hiawassee, GA passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2010 following a brief illness. She was born to the late Harrison and Virda (Arrowood) Shook on March 18, 1924 in Young Harris, GA. She is survived by her daughters, Ruby Smith, of Blairsville, GA; Ettie Sue Long, of Young Harris, GA; Geneva Ferguson, of Young Harris, GA; Dorothy Ellis, of Hayesville, NC; son, Jackie Keys, of Young Harris, GA; sister, Opal Ingram, of Young Harris, GA; Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren,

laws, Daniel R.and Judy Jones of Ocala, FL., Ross and Trish Jones of Clearwater, FL., two grandchildren, Ashley and Zachary Jones, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends also survive.

A memorial service was held on Wednesday April 23 at 3:00pm from the Holly Hills Cemetery with the North GA. Honor Guard conducting military honors. In lieu of flowers if you wish, the family request that memorials may be made to the North GA.S.P.C.A. PO Box 781 Young Harris,GA.30582 in memory of Mr.Jones.

Mountain View Funeral Home of Blairsville in charge of the arrangements.You may sign the family guest book and send condolences on line at www.mountainviewfuneralhome.com and great, great grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services were held on Monday, April 26, 2010 at 2:00PM from the chapel of Banister Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Hollifield officiating.

Music was provided by Julia & Victoria Youngblood and Bobby Ellis. Pallbearers were: Barry Ellis, Darrell Long, Alex Panter, Logan Panter, Daniel Keys and Michael Adamson. Interment was in Old Union Baptist Church cemetery.

Banister Funeral Home of Hiawassee in charge of arrangements.

Ground Breaking Ceremony at Good Shepherd Members and friends of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church gathered last Sunday morning to break ground for major expansion. It was the culmination of more than seven years of planning. The contractor for the project is Cantrell Construction of Cleveland, GA; the architect is George Hvlenka.

It was an historic event in the life of the communityoriented Hayesville church, bringing together three members who exemplify its legacy of spanning generations. Representing the older generation were Ben Holt and Eleanor Wilson, founders and longtime church leaders. The younger generation was represented by Jared Edwards, great-grandson of Heyward Wilson, another longtime church member.

“Sunday’s groundbreaking ceremony is symbolic of the growth that we have been experiencing over the last five years,” said Rev. John Rice, Good Shepherd’s Pastor.

“To run out of space for meetings and active ministries, as well as a gathering place for parish events, is a good problem for us to have. The expansion of our facilities will meet the majority of our space needs.”

This project is the first major construction undertaken at Good Shepherd in 20 years. Construction will take place in phases. The first will be renovation of the

infrastructure, converting the private well and septic tank to a municipal water and sewer system. Next, the parish hall and kitchen area will be replaced by facilities triple its present size. This space will then serve multiple purposes, including meeting and class rooms, a nursery and handicap accessible restrooms.

Of necessity, the Country Fare will not take place at Good Shepherd this year, nor will voting during elections. Because of the Fare’s cancellation, Good Shepherd will continue to support local organizations in other ways through its various ministries.

In closing the Ground Breaking Ceremony, The Rt. Rev. Porter Taylor, Bishop of the Diocese of Western North Carolina, sought God’s blessing on the undertaking.

“O Lord, you give birth to the rain, and your waters break forth in the desert. May Your gracious blessing descend like dew from heaven upon all those who will gather in this place for food and fellowship. May Your blessings of joy and laughter, love and tenderness fill us to overflowing so that we might become Your blessing to one another.”

All those present joined together with a hearty Amen, as they gave thanks for God’s presence in their midst.

/s/ Bruce Sims

L-R: George Hlavenka, Doug Stuart, Ron Cantrell, Mary Stewart King, The Rev. John Rice, Barbara Lanwermeyer, David Smucker, Jared Edwards, The Rt. Rev. Porter Taylor, Ben Holt, Sam Oliver, Eleanor Wilson, The Rev. Turner Guidry.

Photo by: Harry Baughn

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Chophouse of Hiawassee Opens to anxious crowds boh layoffs Becky Landress Tribune Editor

The Chophouse of Hiawassee opened their doors locally on Tuesday, April 20.

Offering mouth watering entrees made it easy for the new establishment to pack the dining room on opening day. The outside of the building offers ample parking for patrons and a breath taking view of Lake Chatuge and the mountains that surround Hiawassee. The restaurant sits off Highway 76 in Hiawassee, beside the Ramada Inn, next door to the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds.

If you are not in the mood to sit outside at one of the tables offered to take in the view, the newly remodeled dining room is sure not to disappoint. Soft lighting and comfortable booths adorn the interior of the restaurant. The courteous wait staff is there to offer choices of mouth watering appetizers, entrees and desserts and soon to come- a wide choice of beer and wine as well.

The desserts available at the Chophouse are as unique and pleasing as the entire dining experience.

One of the desserts offered is a scrumptious Key Lime Cheesecake.

Next time you are heading out to dine- whether it be for lunch or dinner- give the Chophouse of Hiawassee a try. The staff is there to please the patrons- with both their dishes and service- so you will be sure to count the days until you return.

gun club

continued from page 1A LaPierre’s appearances on those broadcasts. He never missed a beat as he often times, argued that the news programs he appeared on often leaned in the direction opposing American’s Second Amendment Rights.

“When the American public fights back, liars

mayor

LaPierre will be speaking at the N.R.A’s annual convention to be held in Charlotte, North Carolina, May 14-16, 2010.

More than 70,000 people are expected to attend.

The Chatuge Gun Club Bowman; Hiawassee Businesses & Merchants interested in Downtown Development including Bill Pierson and Susan Wyman; the Towns County Homeowners Association represented by Charley Kraus; Chatuge Regional Hospital represented by Lewis Kelly; McConnell Church represented

by Jimmy McAdams; the Towns County Chamber

continued from page 3A expresses her appreciation to the groups, organizations and individuals who made presentations or spoke to the Hiawassee City Council. Participants included: the Northeast Georgia Board of Realtors represented by its President Andrea

Bank out of Gastonia, North Carolina.

The notices given were to become effective in July and August of this year. The employees concerned will be given one month’s severance pay upon their departure.

The Bank of Hiawassee currently employees more than one hundred workers.

The Tribune’s attempts to reach Citizens South for comment were unsuccessful. of local boards of education; to provide for the fundamental roles of local boards of education and local school superintendents; to prohibit certain conflicts of interest of of local boards of educa- board members; to protion; to revise provisions vide for a code of ethics relating to per diem and for local board of educaexpenses of local board tion members; to provide of education members; to for related matters; to revise certain provisions repeal conflicting laws; relating to the secretary and for other purposes.

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Top rate chef, James Reaux and his staff, prepare each dish with the customer’s satisfaction in mind.

Whether it be a mouth watering Prime Rib or a plate overflowing with Chicken Alfredo, the entrees’ are sure to please.

and their lies come crashing down.” stated LaPierre. He continued, “Those in positions of power would do a lot better off if they would just stop lying.”

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was established in 1982.

Ed Jones has served as President since 1996 and John Case as Vice President since ‘96 as well. Chatuge Gun Club has more than 300 active members. The event was catered by Brenda’s Catering and Suches resident, Alex Tomlinson, a ninth grade student played the fiddle, providing entertainment for the crowd. The Hiawassee Opry also provided music for the crowd during the meal. of Commerce represented by Angle Long, the Towns County Tourism Association represented

by Katie Polstea; the Georgia Mountain Fair represented by Hilda Thomas; the Towns County Water & Sewer Authority represented

by Chad Hooper and the Towns County Board of Education represented

by Dr. Richard Behrens.

Mathis stated, “The input of our citizens, business owners and interested parties is critical if our elected officials are to plan adequately for Hiawassee’s future. Through this Plan, the City will set City spending priorities for the immediate future, including the possible expansion of City infrastructure including the Water Plant and Sewer Plant. This planning process is intended to help us plan effectively.”

For further information or to be added to the Hiawassee Comprehensive Plan Mailing List, please contact Rick Stancil, City Manager706-896-2202.

land purchase continued from page 1A have been purchased with SPLOST funds. The 55 acres of prime property is know as the Ralph and Johnny Foster Farm. The Commissioner will purchase the property from the operating reserve general funds.

It will be developed for athletic fields, walking trails, and pavilions and preserved as green space in memory of Ralph & Johnny Foster. Kendall stated that it would be developed with sky friendly security lights and deed restrictions that the property be required to perpetually remain as a County Park.

Kendall stated, “I feel this park and

green space will be an asset for the County, our senior citizens, children, grandchildren and posterity. The alternative use for this property of hundreds of condominiums and/or single family homes is unacceptable.”

With the SPLOST funds on hold or not to be, development of the property will have to be delayed. Some limited work could be begun in increments with county equipment and employees.

However, Commissioner Kendall stated we must and will begin now by preserving this property for a much needed park and athletic fields.

Even though circumstances have dictated that the property will be purchased with general funds, Kendall assured citizens he would not allow it to result in a property tax increase.

YOUNG HARRIS COLLEGE

Open CLAY DOTSON

May 17, 2010

BRASSTOWN VALLEY RESORT YOUNG HARRIS, GEORGIA A golf tournament to benefit student scholarships at Young Harris College Educate, Inspire, Empower “I am very excited that I have the opportunity to stay all four years at Young Harris College! My scholarship is very important to me, and I am extremely grateful for the generous support as I work toward my educational goals.”

AUDREY A SHWORTH , S OPHOMORE INCLUDES THE ALUMNI TEAM CHALLENGE

Gather four alumni and compete in the Alumni Team Challenge. Alumni team with the lowest score wins a special award. (All four members of the team must be YHC alums to qualify.)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE MAY 3 DIAMOND SPONSORS

For more information (706) 379-5318 or jmcafee@yhc.edu Register online at www.yhc.edu/claydotsonopen © 2010 Young Harris College.

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OPERATION PUP (Prevent Unwanted Pets, Inc.) “Spay & Neuter Cats & Dogs – The Kindest Way To End Pet Overpopulation”

Meet the new Clydesdale Foal Bring the family out to the Clydesdale Farm on Hwy. 76 East (@ mile marker 17 on Saturday, May 1, 2010 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be food, music, buggy rides, and raffles with part of the profits going to PUP (Prevent Unwanted Pets) a non-profit spay/neuter group for Towns County.

“Major” was born in March and had a rough time at first, but now is doing good and is ready to greet the public. He’s the first Clydesdale born in this area and his owner, Pia Johannsen, is proud to show him off.

Admission will be $15 per person and children under 6 are free

Castaway Pet of the Week

Meet Daphne, she’s a young tortoise shell female- about a year old.

She has a sweet personality and has been at the shelter since she was just a little kitten. Daphne enjoys a soft spot for nap-

ping and a nice relaxing scratch on her head. She is waiting for someone to come along and give her the loving home she deserves. She gets along well with the other cats, is spayed and up to date with her vaccinations.

Do you have a home for Daphne? Call June at 706-379-2169. If you cannot adopt, but would like to help our animals, donations are greatly appreciated and may be mailed to 1732 John Smith Rd. E., Blairsville, GA 30512.

Have you had your dream interpreted?

This dream is about secret places or “rooms”.

I have had a dream much like this one. You may have as well. This is an excellent dream for anyone to have because it reveals that there is more to us than is on the surface. The Lord wants us to reach our full potential. When we discover the beauty in ourselves we shine the light of the Spirit. (Luke 11:33) This week’s dream: In Dreamer’s Own Words: “I have had this dream many times throughout my life. I’m always living in a small house and while going about my business at home cleaning or whatever, I find a door that leads to a whole series of rooms. Usually I find treasures in some of the rooms but the thing I am always most impressed with in the dream is that I thought I was living in a small house when really it is a mansion. The basic house is always different in every dream and the passages and secret rooms are always different but the joy and delight of finding the rooms and treasures is always the same. This is a beautiful dream and I love having it. Occasionally the house

in the dream will belong to a loved one such as my mother or grandmother who have passed away and I’m going through their belongings when I find hidden treasure or a secret passage to many more rooms full of treasure...”

Interpretation: Dreamer, God is revealing to you the abundant rich spiritual heritage that is in your life. He wants you to discover your full potential and you will continue to have this dream until you fully understand. You have discovered that finding God’s treasures in you is a lifetime adventure.

Requirements: Give your dream a title, is it color or black & white, your feelings, in less than 110 words. Send to thedreamseer@gmail.com all dreams will remain anonymous. Addresses of inappropriate emails will be blocked. I will not be able to interpret all that are submitted, but I may select yours! I, The Dream Seer, have studied dreams under Streams Ministries/Stir The Water Network (http://www. interpretmydream.com/) for 6 years. I have over 430 dreams certified with a 96% accuracy rate.

I mentor under some of the most gifted dream interpreters alive today, from Australia, England, China, Germany, & the U.S.

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Community & Columnists ‘Local Yokel’ We need Yokels!

If anyone has a photo to submit to take part in our ‘Local Yokel’ column, please send us a photo and the name of the Yokel to townstribune@gmail.com or you can drop your photo off to us at 101 South Main Street Unit 4, Hiawassee.

How well do you know your neighbors? What about significant parts of history located around Towns County?

Well, this is a brand new column, exclusive to the Towns Tribune, to test your knowledge.

Each week, a new ‘Local Yokel’ or a place from Towns County’s past will be featured. It is up to you, our readers, to identify the ‘Yokel’ or ‘Hangout’ each week.

Answers to who or what will be featured the following week, along with the winner’s name.

Our winner last week was Kim Farmer of Hiawassee. She was first to correctly identify the lady in the photo to the right.

It is Susan Waldroup DeVires.

The first to correctly identify, will receive either a 6 months subscription to Towns Tribune or three free classified ads (to be used anytime within a year).

Send your guess to townstribune@gmail.com Be sure your name and a way of contact is included. We will respond if you are the winner.

Have fun and good luck!

This week: Identify the man in the photo to the right. He might have a “shot” of something in his name.

Down the Road...

The Settlement Of North Georgia TOWNS AND UNION COUNTIES By: Russell Stookey Guest Writer

Georgia, being one of the original settlements of the English, has a rich and diverse history.

The first settlement of Georgia was along the coastal regions of Savannah.

The people were primarily English however, Scot and Irish landed as well but moved to the northern region of Georgia.

Land was cheap, if not free, and the Scot and Irish did not like the English. With little wonder, the English were their oppressors and worked them like slaves.

Although Georgia is unique in being bordered on five sides most of the initial growth began at the settlement areas and spread from the sea coast into the midland region.

While the sea coast and midland section of Georgia grew into large plantations and estates, a society developed where there were three classes of citizens; slave, worker class and aristocracy. North Georgia did not develop as quickly nor did it develop the same “society” of the inland plantations.

Actually, it seemed growth stopped at Athens. Nothing above a line from Rome to Athens developed until after the Civil War. A rail line between Chattanooga and Atlanta ( then called Marthasville ) allowed “strip cities” to come up for textile mills, tanneries and brick works and iron mills to follow the rail path.

Still mostly agricultural in nature, in 1828 the cry of “GOLD” in White and Lumpkin Counties exploded the population quickly.

Black slaves were not a common item in North Georgia. Salves were a sign of wealth and there was none in North Georgia compared to the large plantations of the lower areas of the State.

Scot and Irish settlement immigrants were usually “farmed out” in North Georgia as indentured servants doing the same type of work or services as black slaves.

There is an old saying that “it is hell to be hired out and poor” which was as low as one could fall.

Life was hard in North Georgia and, with the Civil War, Georgia went with the Confederate States and split from the United States.

Not all of Georgia went along hence we have UNION COUNTY so named for it’s loyal holdings to the United States during the Civil War. Towns County was little effected by the Civil War. They were too busy trying to make a living to worry about a war.

Counties were considerably independent and one often hears of the “State of Chatham County” where Savannah is located. They did not care what the rest of the State of Georgia did, they did it their way.

I practiced law in Savannah when I first entered the law.

I followed the Code of Georgia and, once when at the Chatham County Courthouse, learned the State Code had nothing what so ever with the way they do things.

It is the same over most of the State.

“We ain’t never done it that way here” is not an uncommon saying among Georgia county courthouses.

A strong clan relationship developed among the people of North Georgia. Most were related by blood or marriage and still are.

Strangers were not immediately welcomed into the community and most remained “outsiders” regardless of the number of years they lived in the community.

That still hold true to this very day. Even now the community breaks into “locals” and “outsiders”.

Many times I have heard someone described as an “outsider” simply as a term of saying they are not from here and do not share the local values.

Marriages in North Georgia were for life.

You married the entire family and it is difficult to find a jury panel today in which one or more of the members is not related to one of the litigants. Everyone is related to everyone else!

Land is wealth in North Georgia. Land is passed down generation to generation. Land was and is the only “wealth” some families have and are fierce about it. Giving up part of the old farm or home place it hard.

As families have members leave the area and the older folks pass from life, the kids don’t find it as difficult to sell of the what was so cherished by some many for so long.

During the GREAT DEPRESSION people were so hard pressed to make a bare bones living they did not notice the bad times the rest of the country was having.

Towns County was founded in 1856 and named after George Washington Bonaparte Towns, who served in the state houses and the U.S. House of Representatives, and as governor.

Towns County was originally part of Rabun and Union Counties. When the Cherokee Indians were forced to give up the land they once called home they were herded into “removal forts.”

Hiawassee was the scene of one of the removal forts which were formed along the only good road running from Helen, GA and called the Unicoi Gap Road.

Towns County’s first Sheriff was Walter Foster. He had a job but no jail so Sheriff Foster would throw the people he arrested in local cellars.

The first courthouse and jail were constructed of local brick which were made by hand.

Mr. Dye, the current Clerk Of Superior Court for Towns County, Georgia told me his Father laid the stone for the jailhouse which stands beside the current courthouse.

His Father had a unique “signature” for his stone work.

At one corner of each building he constructed there will be one stone sticking out. That is his trademark and his work remains a standing tribute to how well he did his work.

Scot / Irish heritage, harsh lives, hard working, honest, independent spirits, free thinkers who did not go along with the crowd; that sums the people of North Georgia up fairly well.

Things change as new population invade these northern counties.

The great fear of the “locals” is that things will change. And so it will but I doubt the spirit of these proud and independent people will ever die.

So, when asked about Towns County or Union County you have something to say so speak with authority as we move on down the road.

SPORTS

Towns Tribune April 27, 2010 Page 8A

Indians Soccer Season Ends

Schnepf takes on a big opponent.

Tribune photo -Rainer Arnold

Indian Soccer Team Ends Season With Double Ot Shoot-Out Loss finally lost.

Rainer Arnold Tribune Sports Editor

Coach Tim Rosser’s Indians lost a hard fought game last Wednesday against Banks County after the game was tied at 2-2 after regulation. Two 10 minute overtime periods the scores remained 2-2 and this both teams were forced to take Penalty kicks.

This means each team had to select 5 of their own players and have them shoot, in alternating order, against the opposing goalkeeper from the 12 yard line.

After the initial five took their shots and the game was still tied, the next five players were selected and Towns

Coach Rosser, having only one substitute for the entire game, Ethan Burch, was very proud of his squad for the fight his you man had in them. By the way, Burch, having never played soccer in his life until last Monday, did an admirable job on the field .

Coach Rosser major concern all season was the lack of numbers but he is hopeful that many of the middle school players of coach Dan Rawlings will move up and bring some talent players and numbers to help the 2011 TCHS soccer team become one of the most winning teams in soccer history.

Jordan Moss takes a great goal kick.

Tribune photo -Rainer Arnold

Lady Indians End Season With Loss Rainer Arnold Tribune Sports Editor

and had several opportunities to tie the game and even go ahead.

The 2010 soccer season of the TCHS Lady Indians ended as coach Peter Byrne’s girls lost their final home game of the season against visiting Banks County. A very close game took on a different look 25 minutes into the 1st half as the center mid fielder from Banks County out dribbled several Lady Indian defenders and took a hard shot past the Towns goalkeeper to take a 1-0 lead.

In the second half, coach Byrne made some changes and moved Jordan Moss up. And suddenly the Lady Indians, playing without regular goalkeeper Alex Fagin and central mid fielder Ali Bleckley began to dominate

However, a nice counter attack by the visitors who made a very nice outside shot that just went over the outstretched hands of the goalie for the 0-2.

Even though the Lady Indians were trailing, they did not quit and continually stormed the Banks county goal. But hitting the goal post and one shot over the goal was not enough the turn the game and make it into a victory.

The Lady Indians had played their third game in as many days and on Tuesday, they had to suffer a bitter double overtime loss that ended in a Penalty kick loss.

Even though the Lady Indians will

See Indians page 10A

See Lady Indians page 10A

Young Harris Completes Sweep With 14-0 Win YHCathletics.com

CUTHBERT, Ga. -- Young Harris completed a sweep of Georgia Junior College Athletic Association rival Andrew College with a 14-0 victory in the second game of a doubleheader Sunday in Cuthbert, Ga. The victory was the third in a row, and fourth in five games, for the Mountain Lions. Young Harris improved to 18-17 overall and 9-7 in conference action with the victory.

Victoria Sink earned the pitching victory. The freshman owns a 12-6 record in 2010.

YHC Softball Sophomores Honored Front L-R - Emily Wilson & Jennifer Watford Middle L-R - Brittany Allen, Tara Mullinax, Jamey Chapman, Jessica Swancey, Sal Woolf, Suzannah Eubanks, Rikki Powers, Chelsea Davidson, Amanda McElheney Back - Coach Eric Geldart

YHC softball sophomores were honored Tuesday with a pizza party and special cake. Head Coach Eric Geldart presented the sophomores with a YHC tee shirt during part of the festivities sponsored by the mothers.

YHC Scores 10 in Sixth and Hangs On For 14-12 Win Friday YHCathletics.com

Young Harris used a 10-run sixth inning to turn a 6-4 deficit into a 14-6 lead and held on from there to defeat Abraham Baldwin 14-12 in the first game of a GJCAA series at Zell B. Miller Field Friday.

The Mountain Lions (37-13, 10-9 GJCAA) sent 14 batters to the plate in the sixth, which was highlighted by Will Callaway’s three-run

triple, Brett Armour’s two-run double and Blake Jenkins two-run home run that landed in the visitors bullpen beyond the right field fence.

Callaway also singled in the sixth, while Armour and Jenkins each drew walks in their first trip to the plate that inning.

Jenkins’ homer was the second of the game for Young Harris, which received a tworun shot from Michael

Squires in the fifth.

Abraham Baldwin (21-30, 4-15 GJCAA) clawed back into the game in the final two innings. The Stallions scored four runs in the eighth - without recording a hit - and two in the ninth to pull to within two runs.

With the bases loaded and two outs and his team clinging to a 14-11 advantage, head coach Rick Robinson inserted reliever Ben Watson into

the game. Watson walked the first batter he faced, but struck out Jeremy Rosier to end the game.

with three hits and Patrick Daugherty drove in a team-high three runs for the Stallions.

Young Harris racked up 17 hits in the contest, including four each from Callaway and Squires, and two hits from Armour, Jenkins and Will Gretsch.

Squires led all players with four RBIs, while Callaway had three and Armour, Jenkins and Matt Lowery had two apiece.

Xavier Gay led ABAC

Justin Crosby (5-0) earned the win for the Mountain Lions.

Crosby allowed four runs in 3.1 innings. He did not allow a hit, but walked six batters. He also had four strikeouts.

Crosby came on in relief of starter Steven Voigt, who allowed six runs (four earned) on

11 hits in four innings.

Voigt struck out two batters and walked none.

Josh Rudnik allowed two runs in 1.1 innings, before Watson came on to close the game and earned his first save.

ABAC starter Ryne Powers took the loss.

Powers allowed eight runs in five innings.

The teams are scheduled to play a doubleheader Saturday, with first pitch slated for 2 p.m.

Towns Tribune April 27, 2010 Page 9A

Community

House Bill 1453 by Representative Allison has passed the House and the Senate House Bill 1453 by Representative Allison has passed the House and the Senate and awaits signature by the Governor. This is the Local Legislation to provide for a homestead exemption from City of

Hiawassee ad valorem taxes for municipal purposes in the amount of $8,000.00 of the assessed value of the homestead for residents of that city. The City Residents will need to approve the exemption by

referendum. This Legislation was introduced at the request of the Hiawassee City Council and allows Hiawassee residents to receive the same Homestead exemptions as currently provided by the County.

Horticulture students have strong showing in international competition Beware: This Sweet Shrub

By Carol Chandler Plant Rescue Team Writer (L-R) William Royal, Hilary Adams, Angie Deputy, Jeff Losee, Trey King, Chace Brown, and Michael Mays.

From all across the United States and from countries such as Canada and England, the best and brightest green industry students competed in the PLANET’s 34th Annual Student Career Days in Marietta, Georgia, on April 8-11, 2010. Among those were seven North Georgia Technical College students who represented their college well their inaugural trip.

William Royal, Hilary Adams, Angie Deputy, Jeff Losee, Trey King, Chace Brown, and Michael Mays had a strong showing in this international competition and represented their college very well, even though it was NGTC’s first time to participate. The students turned in admirable performances in irrigation assembly, irrigation design, irrigation troubleshooting, turf and turf pest identification, woody plant identification, leadership skills, business management, and annual/ perennial identification.

“Our students represented the college well for our first trip. We are proud of them,” said Joshua Jackson, NGTC’s Turf and Golf Course Management instructor. “We put our students up against big state colleges and universities - such as Penn.St., UGA, Auburn, Mississippi St., Purdue, BYU, Clemson, and N.C. State – those who sent teams of twenty or

thirty competing in four and five events each – and our students placed above many who had been prepped for this competition for a year or longer.”

Angie Deputy was the highest placing participant receiving 3rd place out of more than one hundred in the Woody Plant Identification contest.

The 2010 Final Results may be viewed at www. landcarenetwork.org/cms/studentcareerdays/results. html.

Student Career Days is an annual three-day competitive event among students enrolled in horticulture programs from colleges and universities across the country. Students have the chance to compete in events that are directly related to the skills necessary for a career in the green industry. The event also offers a Career Fair which gives the students a chance to meet prospective employers in the industry and discuss employment opportunities. The 2011 event will be held in Joliette, Illinois, in March.

For more information on North Georgia Technical College’s programs of study or professional organization affiliations, contact 706-754-7700 or visit www. northgatech.edu.

Quarters to Semesters: Plans Are Moving Forward at NGTC North Georgia Technical College and the other 25 institutions in the Technical College System of Georgia will begin holding classes under the semester system in August 2011.

At its March meeting, the TCSG Board approved the conversion from Quarters to Semesters.

The semester system is used by more than 80% of the colleges and universities across the United States.

Frequent updates on the progress of the implementation will be communicated in the coming months from both TCSG and NGTC in a variety of ways including press releases, speaking engagements, and web portals.

The coordinated system-wide conversion effort is being spearheaded by the central office of the TCSG and each technical college is actively participating

in the plans for implementation. The quarter to semester conversion offers many benefits for students, communities and colleges. For example, it advances seamless education in Georgia for TCSG students by aligning academic calendars with Georgia’s primary and secondary schools as well as the colleges and universities. This conversion will provide enhanced instructional opportunities for our

students and will smooth transfer and matriculation between institutions, both for those dual-enrolled high school students as well as for technical college students who choose to pursue advanced degrees.

For more information on programs of study at NGTC, please contact 706-754-7700 or visit the website at www.northgatech.edu.

It has been a beautiful spring. My walks between the woods and my gardens are always filled with new delights as native plants emerge and bloom. Many I am still learning about.

Besides being beautiful even to the tiniest, most plants have some sustaining benefit to life in its environment. Most of my cultivated plants are heirloom or native and have benefit to ourselves and some form of wildlife. They include blueberries, apples, cherries, oaks, and hickories.

I noticed this plant on our property several years ago. Now I see it spread each year to a new location. Although indigenous to the southeast, it is more plentiful in the southern Appalachians. It is considered endangered in many locations. Its scent is enticing; its maroon to brown blooms are lovely; but this native plant’s fall seeds, held neatly in sacks, are poisonous.

Calycanthus floridus L. is commonly known as Sweet shrub, Strawberry bush, Sweet Betsy and Carolina allspice.

It is quite beautiful.

But, I have not yet learned of any significant benefit

to sustaining wildlife. I need to study this more.

The Cherokees used parts of this plant for remedies.

Any use of this plant by the average gardener may be best confined to its beauty and aroma around patios or, easier, left in the woods for future lovely walks. (http://www.georgiawildlife.com) Click onto conservation to learn more about protecting our environment for all.

There are also many other interesting and informative links.

Positive action locally to protect our environment can be as simple as setting aside a portion of your property as a native habitat. Individual property owners, developers, civic organizations, business owners, schools, churches and government officials can make a difference. Contact The Preservation Committee of the Community Council of the University of Georgia’s Georgia Mountain Research and Education Center (Jennifer Cordier; ivylog@windstream.net, 706-745-9317 or Clare Johnston; clarejo@uga. edu, 706-745-2655 or visit our website: www. gmrec.uga.edu for information about qualifying your property as an Appalachian Native Botanical Sanctuary

Extension Tips..Don’t let the ‘achoos’ keep you from gardening at night when winds are calmer.

By Robert N. Brewer, Jr.

Choose landscape plants wisely and have an allergy-free garden.

While spring blooms and green grass are reason for some to celebrate, they drive others to hibernate.

About one in five people suffer from allergies, many of them plant related. That doesn’t have to keep you indoors come spring, garden experts say.

Flowers, trees and lawn grasses in our backyards produce billions of pollen grains each year.

According to data collected by the Atlanta Allergy Clinic, Georgia’s pollen season peaks in early- to mid-April, recedes in mid-May and resurfaces in midAugust.

That’s also prime Georgia gardening season.

Some plants are pollinated by insects, but other plants shed pollen into the air. Instead of landing on the intended flowers, these tiny particles are inhaled by people. They adhere to the linings of the nose, throat and eyes. Our bodies release a chemical (histamine) that induces allergic symptoms in sensitive individuals. The results: sneezing, coughing, itching and watery eyes.

Plants pollinated by insects tend to have large, sticky pollen grains that aren’t airborne. These don’t pose as many problems for allergy sufferers.

Pine pollen is often accused of causing allergies, but it isn’t a potent allergen. The pollen is too large to go deep into the respiratory tract. Oak, birch and elm are the real culprits. Although pollen can travel many miles, most tends to stay in the area of their origin.

An oak tree in the yard can expose the homeowner to 10 times more pollen than an oak tree a block away.

During the height of pollen season, there are often thousands of pollen grains in every cubic meter of air.

Most airborne pollen is so small it’s barely seen.

The amount of pollen in the air varies mile to mile and hour to hour, depending on local vegetation, wind direction and velocity and other weather conditions.

Pollen counts are higher on sunny, dry days and lower on cool, cloudy days, or after a rainfall. Pollen is lower

Planting recommendations Some landscape plants known to cause problems for allergy sufferers include roses, star jasmine, citrus trees, eucalyptus trees, narcissus, rosemary and gardenia.

One way to select ‘sneezeless” plants is to examine the flowers. Plants that produce the most frequent allergies are wind-pollinated. Their flowers are drab, inconspicuous and often in clusters or tassels. Frequently, wind-pollinated plants have separate male and female flowers, or entirely separate male and female plants.

Most colorful and showy flowers are safe.

They are insect-pollinated and their beautiful petals serve to attract bees and other insects. Their pollen grains are usually heavy, sticky, and have a variety of surface structures, such as spines. The pollen grains can securely attach to the insect and aren’t easily picked up by wind currents. These pollens seldom cause allergies.

Lawn and weed alert •Bermuda grass lawns, in particular, produce abundant pollen and the common seeded Bermuda grass more so than sod hybrids. Bermuda grass can shed pollen when the lawn is very short as quickly as a few days after mowing.

•Blends of tall fescues or other varieties of bunching grasses are better choices. They are available from seed or as sod and won’t flower unless allowed to grow 12 inches or higher. The recommended mowing height is about 3 inches, so a well-manicured lawn of only fescue is essentially allergy free.

•If you already have a Bermuda grass lawn, keep it moved and edged often. By keeping it watered and fed properly, flowering should be inhibited. Remove runaway Bermuda grass from flower beds because it will flower prolifically.

Ragweed is the dormant allergy producer in the fall.

Other common allergy-causing weeds include grasses, nettle, dock, plantain, tumbleweed, pigweed and lambs quarter.

T.C. Fire & Rescue Report 04/12/10 12:28 R-2 Duncan Rd. Medical 14:16 R-1 Brasstown Manor Medical 04/13/10 12:11 E-1, R-1 Bear Meat Rd Rubbish Fire 19:08 R-1,4 Fly Rod Ln. Medical 19:26 E-4 Hwy 76 E Landing Zone 20:05 R-1 T/C School Medical 23:47 R-1 Garrett Rd. Medical 04/14/10 01:42 R-1 Holiday Inn Medical 14:47 R-1 Zell St Medical 04/15/10 13:08 E-1&2,R-1 Cedar Cliff Fire Alarm 17:56 Utility-1 Hwy 33 Motorcycle Accident 17:58 R-1 Ackerman Cir. Medical 4/16/10 00:46 Utility-1 County Shop Control Burn 04/17/10 13:49 R-2 Cold Springs Rd Medical 19:41 E-6 Big Sky Dr Fire Alarm 22:23 R-2 Hwy 66 Medical 04/18/10 13:57 E-6,T-1 Clay Co. Mutual Aid 22:20 R-2 King Cove Rd Medical

Towns Tribune April 27, 2010 Page 10A

Sports

Lady Indians from page 8A

lose a 4 year starter In Melissa Conrad and several others for a variety of reasons, the 2011 Lady Indians will be exceptionally blessed in all positions since they will receive almost the entire 2010 Middle School Championship team that did not lose one game.

If ever there is season to be looked forward to, the 2011 Lady Indians squad will be one to watch.

Jordan Moates attacks opposing player.

Tribune photo -Rainer Arnold

Missy Conrad beats defender and gets shot off on goal.

Tribune photo -Rainer Arnold

Tribune photo -Rainer Arnold

TCHS goalie makes a good save.

Tribune photo -Rainer Arnold

Indians from page 8A

DJ Rogers goes high for a header. Color

Ethan Burch saves the ball from going out of bounds.

The Atlanta Falcons select Linebacker Sean Witherspoon with their first round (19th overall) pick in the NFL 2010 Draft.

Tribune photo -Rainer Arnold

UGA Linebacker Rennie Curran was drafted by the Tennessee Titans in this past weekends NFL Draft.

GA Tech’s running back Jonathan Dwyer was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2010 NFL Draft this past weekend.

Classifieds & Arrest Report

AAntiquesos

Towns Tribune April 27, 2010 Page 11A

classifieds

landscaping

Pets

Rentals

SERVICES

SERVICES

Ledford’s Professional

Chatuge Lawn Care Reasonable & Dependable Servicing Clay & Towns County Call 828-361-4589 or 706-379-2699 03-23-10 to 06-30-10

All New Happy Jack Hiawassee Antique Mall 460 N. Main St. Hiawas-

see, 706-896-0587.

Unique Finds: 50 Dealers.

Antiques, Vintage

Jewelry, Furniture, Glassware, Pottery, Figurines, Primitives, Porcelain, Fine Linens, Books, Collectibles.

Open Year Round Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Sun. 12-5

AAutosutos 2006 Chevy Colorado 4x4

with Z71 Sport package.

Single cab, Excellent condition inside and out. Well maintained. High mileage due to commute. $8000; 706-299-3159.

1978 Mercedes Benz,

450 SL. Both tops, never been wrecked and runs. $5,000.Call 706-9941347

Kennel Dip II: Kills: fleas. ticks, stable flies, and Commercial Lawn Care. mange mites without Plant, turf and grassing, steroids. Biodegradable, lot clean-up mulching Hiawassee Feed and Farm and retaining walls. 706- Supply. 706-896-1319.

994-2457. www.happyjackinc.com.

03-02-10 to 06-08-10 A & R Residential and

misc.

recreation

Paying Cash for Gold necklaces, rings, bracelets, earrings, watches, charms, pendants and coins. Cash offer made on the spot, paying top price. Condition doesn’t matter- broken, bent, or intact! Call today: 706896-1380 2-23-10 to 2-23-11

Recreational Vehicle : Gause RV Center Sales-

misc.-for sale 1995 Polaris 750 jets ski,

Service-Part Store.

Consignments Welcome 706-896-7897 SR 288Hiawasse, GA Mobile Service Available Gause RV Center 03-23-10 to 5-8-10

Real Estate 8+ Mountain Top acres,

private and secluded, yet only 10 mins. from Hiawassee. Deer and bears for neighbors 706896-1534.

not running but motor is OK. Plus a 1996 Sea Doo, needs battery woth computers a double trailer. $1,200 04-27-10 to 05-04-10 or trade for new running jet ski of some sort. Call Dell P4 2.4 GHZ , no 706-994-1347. monitor, keyboard and Nice Country Style home mouse included. Off coron one level with 3BR/2BA. porate lease, fully tested, Covered porches on 3 sides Pets re-installed windows, and large 2 car garage. 3 warranty. $135. Delivmiles from Hiawassee on ered, 706-896-0815 Horse for sale: 12 year Fodder Creek Rd. 706-896old Grey Quarter Horse 2434 or 706-781-9224. employment Mare, kids horse. Rides 04-27-10 to 5-11-10 great, neck reins perfect.

Crossroads Restaurant Good with other horses, is Now hiring cooks and loads, ties, etc. Needing servers. Apply in person to sell due to no pasture between hours of 2-5pm. area. Asking $250- firm, Sell your stuff!

706-896-1786. have saddle for $100 Place your ad here for as little as $4 per week. Call more. 706-299-1431.

04-27-10 to 5-11-10 706-896-0557

Stump grinding call for a free estimate @ Rustic House: 2BR, Fully

furnished, w/deposit, $395/mo. located around Hiawassee River 706-8962181.

04-06-10 to 04-13-10 Efficiency Apt. Fully Furnished, including all utilities, close to town, screen deck, $550/mo.

706-835-7618.

4-13-10 to 5-4-10

2BR house for rent, Woods Grove area. Furnished or unfurnished.

Call 706-896-2363 04-20 to 05-11

Bright Apartments of Hiawassee. Almost new!

2BR/2BA units. Grand opening specials starting at $495/mo. Central H/A. Dishwater, W/D Connection. 706-435-0595.

04-27-10 1Br/1Ba Cottage for rent. Water included, Hiawassee area, Mountain Views; $350 per month . 706-896- 8839 04-27 to 05-04

Apartment for rent in

Hiawassee. Spacious, light, 1 large bedroom, large bathroom. All appliances, water and propane included! Private covered deck and private entrance.

Must see inside! $475/mo plus deposit. 706-8964988 or 706-781-9917

706-896-1380 2-23-10 to 2-23-11 MASSAGE THERAPY- in the

comfort of your home.

Licensed. 18 years experience- 1 hour $40 & $25 for 1/2 hour. Call Gerri at 706-896-6108.

04-13 to 05-04-10

Ted’s Painting: Quality Work at Affordable Prices Interior & Exterior Painting-- Staining-Pressure Washing-Roof Cleaning--Light Carpentry--Home Improvement Call: 706-994-6398 Ted Peluso------Free Estimates 03-23-10 to 09-14-10

Freeman Lawn Service: Mowing Weedeating, general clean-up, airrating, seeding, fertilizing, tree cutting, painting, pressurewashing. 706-781-7590.

Jeff Freeman 03-23-10 to 6-16-10

Brenda’s Alterations $6 hems. Mention this ad

for another $1 off. Call for all your alteration needs! Quality work and over thirty years experience. 706-745-6697 or 706-781-8151- Located at 6330 GumLog Road.

04-27-10 and 05-04-10

Seeking Employment Seeking Employment:

Hardworking, honest, multi-skilled, fast learner looking to be a team player and an asset to my employer and coworkers.

Local resident 5+ years.

Excellent references, non-smoker, no drugs, no criminal record. Experience with office work, busy phones, records, 911 dispatch, and nursing in clinical and hospital settings. Licensed LPN in GA and N.C.- Willing to change fields. Spanish speaking. Please call (706) 379-1371 or 706-9700563, or e-mail abbamoldme@windstream.net

Looking for a FT job.

Looking for a company that I can grow with, have mostly done electrical work the last 4 years.

Wiling to do any kind of work as long as it is full time. Have previous restaurant experience. And construction experience, hard worker. References available. 706-970-9408.

04-20-10 to 04-27-10

Towns County Real Estate Transactions recorded 03-29 to 04-02-10 Lewis A Ashton & Melany M Ashton lost in foreclosure to Chase Home Financial, LLC 2.29 acres off Ridgecrest Trail in The Ridges Subdivision valued at $157,500.

Chase Home Financial, LLC transfered to Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation 2.29 acres off Ridgecrest Trail in The Ridges Subdivision.

Edith McNees sold to Jeff Edwards 4.041 acres Tract 5 off Fodder Creek Rd for $24,300.

J C McEver & William McEver deeded to Marshall Erie McEver 0.660 acres Lot 15 on Enchantment Subdivision.

Watercrest at Fieldstone, Inc. (Dana & Ken Merritt) deeded to Fernando Gandom 3.809 acres Lot 13, Block Z at 4107 Ridgecrest Trail in The Ridges Subdivision.

Fernando Gandon sold to James M Carroll 3.809 acres Lot 13, Block Z at 4107 Ridgecrest Trail in The Ridges Subdivision for $265,000.

Terry M McLane & Linda W McLane deeded to Linda W McLane Lot 25 on Summit Trail in Hidden Summit Subdivision.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation sold to Wayne Edward & Geraldine Roberta Austin Building #7 on Riverfront Lane in Hiawassee River Camp off Hwy 17/75 South for N/A. Brasstown Valley Properties, LLC ( A V Elliott) transfered to A V Elliot 0.68 acres Lot 1 & part of Lot 74 on Ferman Gribble Rd in Crooked Creek Acres Subdivision.

Sue Y Dayton deeded to Cameron J Dayton 12.17 acres Tract 1 on Bear Creek Rd less 0.918 acres on

Bearmeat Rd. Sue Y Dayton deeded to Rebecca L King & Cameron J Dayton Parcel One (2 acres) & Parcel two (1 acre) & Parcel three (0.36 acres) on Streak Hill Rd & Parcel four Tract 1 (0.42 acres) & Tract 2 (1.92 acres) on Streak Hill Rd. United Community Bank sold to Blake Chastain Parcel one Tract 2-A (1.00 acres) & Parcel two Tract 2 (1.761 acres) at 1351 Garland Rd off Bearmeat Rd for $135,000.

Vonzo Edwards gave to Willa G Edwards Lot 58 in Konahetah Village Subdivision.

Lennart E & Gloria Ann Lindahl deeded to Nesting Osprey, LLC 0.996 acres Lot 18 on Mill Rd off Townsend Mill Rd in Townsend Mill Estates Phase III. Barbara Becker gave to William A Becker & Barbara Becker 1.31 acres Lot 56 at 5301 Pine Crest Lane in Pine Crest Subdivision.

Jennifer Hicks & Brandon G Hicks lost in foreclosure to Well Fargo Bank, NA 0.751 acres Lot 2 on Haven Heights Rd in Brown Haven Heights Subdivision valued at $382,040.

Wells Fargo Bank, NA transfered to Federal National Mortgage Association 0.751 acres Lot 2 on Haven Heights Rd in Brown Haven Heights Subdivision.

Federal National Mortgage Association sold to Adam D Neal & Lauren E Judy 1.0 acres at 7037 Clarence Nichols Rd off West Union Pages Spur for N/A. M B Hall deeded to Judith Ann Hall 2 acres at 630 Hamilton Rd off Bearmeat Rd. Panarama Properties, LLC (William M Manto &

Joseph Murray) sold to Robert W & TIna S Nelson 1.483 acres Lot 28 on Overlook Loop in Overlook at Young Harris Phase II for $39,000.

Glenda Parker sold to Mark D Barbara R Brunner 1.145 acres Lot 25 at 6708 Morgan Dr off Townsend Mill Rd for $152,000.

Reese Developers, Inc. (Thomas D Reese & Mark McCammon) deeded to Randy Chancey 0.504 acres on Red Banks Rd for $13,500.

Robert R Chancey deeded to Enchantment Homeowners Association, Inc. 0.798 acres “The Boat Dock” area in the Enchantment on Red Bank Rd for $13,500.

Robert Kingston & Elsie E Kingston lost in foreclosure to Bank United, FSB Building #8 on River Front Lane in Hiawassee River Camp off Hwy 17/75 South valued at $97,000.

Terence Radford & Edna C Radford gave to Edna C Radford 0.53 acres Lot 6 at 5111 Sumerwood Lane in Pine Crest Subdivision.

Terence Radford & Edna C Radford gave to Edna C Radford 0.858 acres Lot 9 at 2323 Cedar Cliff Rd in Cedar Cliff Subdivision.

Mountain Valley Properties, Inc (C T & Martha Scissom) sold to John H Webb & Rose Anne Webb, as Trustees of the John H Webb & Rose Anne Webb Family Living Trust 2.09 acres Lots 3 & 19, Block G in Lake Forest Estates off Hwy 76 West for $139,900.

Jimmie Jo Gay deeded to Aurora Loan Servicing, LLC 0.992 acres Tract A on Kirby Cove Rd off Thomas Town Rd in Young Harris valued at N/A. 28 Transactions Totaling $1,418,740.

Towns County Arrest Report Recorded 04-11 to 04-18-10

Calvin Stroud, of Hayesville, NC, DOB 12/01/1971, arrested 04/15/2010, charges: Tires, DUI, Open Container, Passenger area of, Driving on Roadways Laned for, Use of Safety Belts in Passenger.

Misty Rose Wilson, of Young Harris, GA, DOB 10/16/1976, arrested 04/11/2010, charges: Teft of Motor Vehicle.

Travis Wayne Pugh, of Warne, NC, DOB 01/02/1975, arrested 04/13/2010, charges: Drugs Related Objects, Possession of Marijuana.

Chrystal Dawn Rhodes, of Warne, NC, DOB 01/11/1975, arrested 04/13/2010, charges: Possession of Marijuana, Drug Related Objects.

Jessica Louise Robinson, of Young Harris, GA, DOB 08/02/1987, arrested 04/13/2010, charges: Driving While License Suspended.

Gary Artiss Segars, of Hiawassee, GA, DOB 12/29/1969, arrested 04/11/2010, charges: Hold.

Paulino Vasquez Lopez, of Hiawassee, GA, DOB 07/22/1971, arrested 04/17/2010, charges: License Required; Surrender of.

William Dean Moss, of Hiawassee, GA, DOB

04/12/1967, arrested 04/16/2010, charges: DUI. Richard Phillip Perdue, of Hiawassee, GA, DOB 01/06/1963 arrested 04/11/2010, charges: Hold.

Michelle Gallagher Peterson, of Hiawassee, GA, DOB 12/18/1958, arrested 04/16/2010, charges: Disorderly Conduct.

Amy Nicole Campbell, of Hayesville, NC, DOB 02/15/1980, arrested 04/17/2010, charges: Expired License.

Chasity Brook Casey, of Hiawassee, GA, DOB 11/18/1981, arrested 04/15/2010, charges: Theft By Shoplifting (2 counts).

Travis Dwayne Gibson, of Blairsville, GA, DOB 01/29/1986, arrested 04/15/2010, charges: Speeding- 35 zone, 15-19 over, Driving While License Suspended.

William Anthony Haley, of Murphy, NC, DOB 10/05/1982, arrested 04/11/2010, charges: DUI, Driving on Roadways Laned for, Vehicles to Drive on Right Side.

Misty Nicole Shook, of Young Harris, GA, DOB 04/13/1978, arrested 04/14/2010, charges: Probation Violation.

Misty Rose Wilson, of Young Harris, GA, DOB 10/16/1976, arrested 04/14/2010, charges: Theft by Receiving Stolen Property.

Lisa Daniel, of Fayetteville, GA, DOB 10/20/1964, arrested 04/17/2010, charges: Possession, Manu, Distrib, Etc. of Control Subs., or Maja, Penal, Possession of Marijuana- Misdemeanor, Possession & Use of Drug Re-lated Objects.

Margot Ghanes, of Young Harris, GA, DOB 04/14/1955, arrested 04/18/2010, charges: DUI/Alcohol, Required Position & Methods of Turning at Intersections.

Willie Joe Gibson, of Hiawassee, GA, DOB 08/16/1981, arrested 04/14/2010, charges: Probation Violation.

Ismael Ramirez Reynolds, Jr., of Jonesboro, GA, DOB 05/31/1957, arrested 04/17/2010, charges: Driving on Roadways Laned for Traffic, Possession of Marijuana- Misdemeanor, Possession, Manu, Distrib, Etc., of Control Subs. or Maja; Penal, Possession & Use of Drug Re-lated Objects, Operation of Veh. w/out Current Plate.

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