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CHEROKEE, NC – Today, Principal Chief Michell Hicks and the Tribal Council of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee met with Duke Energy President Brett C. Carter regarding Duke Energy’s Hyatt Tie in Substation in Swain County. Tribal officials voiced con-cerns that the substation, cur-rently under construction, presents a significant nega-tive impact to the tribe’s Kituwah site. Kituwah (pro-nounced Gee-doo-wah) is known as the mother town of the Cherokee and is regarded as the most sacred site still in existence for the Cherokee people.

Principal Chief Hicks said, “We wanted to open the discussion about the substa-tion with Duke Energy so they are aware of our con-cerns. Our primary concern is that this discussion was not held prior to planning and execution of this project. The Tribe has always had a posi-tive relationship with Duke however our first priority is to protect the sacred site of Kituwah for future genera-tions.”

Duke Energy President Carter met with Principal Chief Hicks and Principal Chief George Wickliffe of

the United Keetowah Band of Cherokee from Oklahoma before joining the EBCI Tribal Council. Duke Energy staff presented the plan for the project, currently being constructed on an adjacent hillside, and offered a series of mitigation plans to mini-mize the negative impact which has tribal leaders con-cerned. Possible mitigation includes the utilization of materials and wildlife plant-ings to minimize visual impact.

Several tribal members were also in attendance as were officials from Swain County.

Chief Hicks continued, “I am confident that Mr. Carter is fully aware of our concerns and that together we can work toward a resolution which protects the integrity of this site while meeting the need for energy in the region. Kituwah is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites and considerations for its protection are paramount for both Swain County and the Tribe.”

EBCI leaders expect to work with Duke Energy in the coming weeks to propose solutions which are amenable to both interests.

Washington, DC – Land-of-Sky Regional Council of Asheville received a grant of

Development’s Rural Community Development Ini t ia t ive Program, Congressman Heath Shuler (D-Waynesville) announced today. The grant money is dedi-cated to providing Land-of-Sky resources to help train and bol-ster the work of local organiza-tions that offer housing support to those in need. The grant will

allow Land-of-Sky to provide training and technical aid such as financial planning, strategic planning, and sustainability.

“Regional Councils such as Land-of-Sky are critical to the economic growth and success of our local communities. Our mountain communities are bet-ter because of the work they do. I applaud Land-of-Sky for tack-ling tough issues in our region, such as housing,” said Congressman Shuler. “Only 31 of these grants were awarded,

and to only 18 states. I am proud that one of these valuable and sought-after grant awards is coming to Western North Carolina.”

“These funds support USDA’s partnership with rural America to bring increased eco-nomic opportunity to rural citi-zens and communities,” Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack said. “They will serve as investments that will help

PIGEON FORGE, Tennessee – February 16, 2010

permanent Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tenn. will open on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 10 a.m. with a star-studded Grand Opening hosted by Regis Philbin. The event, which is open to the pub-lic, also will be attended by descendants and family mem-bers of those onboard the Titanic and includes a christening of the ship.

Philbin, best known for his television shows including Live With Regis & Kelly (Kathie Lee) and Who Wants to be A Millionaire, will serve as mas-ter of ceremonies during the Grand Opening. Philbin’s tele-

vision career started more than

reporter in San Diego. Since that time, he has become a national fixture with a string of Emmy Award-winning shows. The christening and Grand Opening events, which take place outside of the Titanic Museum Attraction, are free and open to the public.

Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge is a half-scale, permanent, three-deck repro-duction of the Titanic. The museum houses 20 galleries to display hundreds of authentic, priceless Titanic artifacts that were either carried from the ship and into lifeboats by pas-sengers and crew, or were found afloat soon after the sinking and

quickly salvaged by rescue boats.

Inside the Titanic Museum, visitors find full-size reproduc-tions (built to actual Titanic blueprints) of a First Class suite, First Class hallways, Third Class accommodations and – the museum’s centerpiece – a $1 million exact reproduction of the Titanic’s Grand Staircase. The First Class suite will be a tribute to Isidor and Ida Straus, owners of Macy’s Department Stores, which was also the cabin used in James Cameron’s blockbuster movie Titanic as Rose’s suite.

“We pay respect to Titanic by telling the story of the ship and her passengers,” said John Joslyn, owner of the new Titanic

Museum Attraction. “Visitors learn the individual stories of those onboard the ship as they are learning about the ship itself. We have spent years researching these people – and their stories are absolutely amazing.

“In addition to an unparal-leled collection of artifacts, we have built the Titanic Museum as a completely interactive attraction. You hear the won-derful stories as you’re going through the museum, but you are also experiencing things the way they were in 1912 when Titanic sailed. It’s one thing to hear about the men who shov-eled coal into the boilers – but it comes to life for you when you pick up that shovel and feel

what it means to shovel coal into a furnace.”

In addition to being a world class museum in the truest sense of the word, Titanic Pigeon Forge is also highly interactive and offers a hands-on experi-ence for children, teenagers and adults. The ship is anchored in water to create the illusion of Titanic at sea, and a two hour self-guided tour gives guests the sensation of sailing on the original ship’s 1912 maiden voyage. Upon entry, each guest receives a boarding pass bear-ing the name of an actual Titanic passenger or crew member whose fate is revealed on the Memorial Wall at tour end. Along the way, powerful emo-tions surface as guests:

Walk Titanic ’s Grand Staircase Touch the frozen sur-face of an “iceberg” Feel the chill of that fateful “Starry Night” Test the 28 degree water Interact with various Titanic models Grip the ship’s wheel and follow the Captain’s com-mands Tour world-class galler-ies and the 300 rare historical artifacts Sit in a Titanic lifeboat and listen to actual survivors tell their stories Send an SOS from the Marconi Wireless Room Test their balance while standing on mini-decks built to show the ever-steeper slope of Titanic as she sank Watch chil-dren eight years and younger

Darryl Talley native of Tuckasegee, North Carolina was hired as the Stecoah Valley Food Ventures Kitchen Manager.

“We are pleased to have Darryl on board. He will be an asset in our tailgate market, community garden, food ven-tures program, and in catering banquet events,” said Beth Fields, programs director at Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center.

Talley has eleven years of food service experience prior to joining the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center. A large portion of his career has been right here in western North Carolina including: Whittier, Sylva, Waynesville, and Cashiers. He has worked in all levels of the food service indus-try and has extensive culinary

Darryl Talley Joins Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center Team

Eastern Band of Cherokee Tribal Officials Meet with Duke Energy Over Sacred Site Concerns

Shuler Announces USDA Rural Development Grant Awarded to Land-of-Sky

Regis Philbin Will Christen Titanic Museum Attraction on Thursday, April 8th

National MS Society Asks Asheville to Take Steps to Help Create a World Free of Multiple Sclerosis

ASHEVILLE, NC. – The National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, has set the dates of Asheville Walk MS for spring 2010. Walkers and volunteers will take another step by uniting for

and promote awareness of Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

The Asheville Walk MS will take place on May 2, 2010 at 2:00 pm at Buncombe Co Sports Complex, with check-in at 1:00 pm. Corporate sponsor-

ships are available, and the chapter is seeking volunteers to help with festivities, food, route marking, and medic stations. There is no cost to walk, but participants are encouraged to raise money prior to the walk. All monies raised go to support programs for local clients living with MS, and MS research. Dogs are welcome at this event so bring your furry friends along for a nice walk for a great cause. For details on walking or volun-teering, contact Vanessa Gorr,

North Carolina Walk MS Manager at [email protected] more information, visit www.carolinaswalkms.org.

“The Walk MS offers a fun, family-oriented community event where everyone can par-ticipate and make a substantial difference towards multiple sclerosis,” Gorr said. “The walk creates a genuine spirit of hope and inspiration, plus raises essential funds for many pro-grams and research.”

The Mid-Atlantic Chapter will host Walk MS in 12 com-munities across North and South Carolina in the spring of 2010. The chapter serves 33 counties of North Carolina as well as the entire state of South Carolina by hosting local programs for over 8,000 people living with MS, and by raising money for national and international MS research.

About Multiple SclerosisMS is a chronic, unpredict-

able neurological disease that

most often strikes otherwise healthy adults generally between

cause blurred vision, loss of balance, poor coordination, slurred speech, tremors, numb-ness, extreme fatigue, problems with memory and concentra-tion, paralysis, and blindness. These problems may be perma-nent, or they may come and go.

Studies show that early and ongoing treatment with an

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Operation Yuletide Helpers is asking the residents of Graham County to donate their aluminum cans. Drop offs maybe made at Hosanna Baptist Church. All proceeds raised will help provide needy children's Christmas for 2010. If you have any questions please contact Ruby Turpin at 479-8626.

North Carolina Symphony Johnny Mathis William Henry Curry, Resident Conductor Feb. 26-27, 2010, 8:00 p.m. Meymandi Concert Hall, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh, N.C.

Stecoah Township Rescue & Fire Department

Will be hosting a Bingo & Chili and Soup Supper

on Saturday, February 27thAt the Stecoah Squad BuildingWe will start serving supper at 4:00PM

and Bingo at 6:00PMPlate consists of soup or

chili, sandwich, drink and dessert for $6.00

All Proceeds goes to benefit Stecoah Township Rescue & Fire Department

North Carolina Symphony The Planets Andrew Litton, con-ductor William Wolfram, piano March 4, 2010, 8pm Memorial Hall, UNC-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, N.C. March 5-6, 2010, 8pm Meymandi Concert Hall, Progress Energy Center for the Performing Arts, Raleigh, N.C.

STATE OF NORTH CAROLINACOUNTY OF GRAHAM

File No: 09 SP 50NOTICE OF SALE

TAKE NOTICE THAT: William Richard Boyd, Jr., Substitute Trustee, has begun proceedings to FORECLOSE under the Deed of Trust described below, and by under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in such Deed of Trust, and an Order entered by the Clerk of Superior Court of the above County, will sell the below described property at public auction as follows:

The instrument pursuant to which such sale will be held is that certain Deed of Trust executed by Charles T. Carver and Mary A. Carver, as husband and wife, original mortgagors, and recorded in the Office of the Graham County Register of Deeds in Deed of Trust Book 242, at Page 707. The record owner of such property, as reflected on the records of the Register of Deeds not more than ten (10) days prior to posting this Notice of Sale, if not the original mortgagors, is: N/A

The property will be sold by the Substitute Trustee at 2:00 p.m. on the 5th day of March, 2010 at the Graham County Courthouse door in the City of Robbinsville, North Carolina.

The real property to be sold is generally described as Pinhook Road, Robbinsville, NC 28771 a/k/a 683 Pinhook Road, Robbinsville, NC 28771 and described as follows:

BEING that 1.22 acre tract lying on Pinhook Branch, Cheoah Township, Graham County, North Carolina, as shown on that Plat of Survey dated November 2001, revised 12/6/01, drawn by William R. Howell, PLS, L-3514, entitled “Boundary Survey for William Travis Hyatt and Melissa Lee Hyatt”, said plat of survey being recorded in Plat Cabinet DB , at Slide 914, Graham County Registry, said plat of survey being incorporated herein by refer-ence for a more accurate description, and from said plat of survey being more particularly described in that certain Deed of Trust recorded in Book 242, at Page 707 of the Graham County, North Carolina Registry and said description is incorporated herein by reference.

SUBJECT TO the right of way of North Carolina State Road #1221 (Pinhook Road), to its full legal width.

Any property described in the Deed of Trust which is not being offered for sale is described as follows: Subject to any and all Release Deeds of Record in the Graham County, North Carolina Registry.

Any buildings located on the above-described property are also included in the sale.

The property will be sold by the Substitute Trustee to the high-est bidder for CASH. The highest bidder will be required to deposit IN CASH with the Substitute Trustee at the date and time of the sale the greater of five percent (5.0%) of the amount of the bid or Seven Hundred Fifty and no/100 Dollars ($750.00).

All bidders bid for the property AS IS on the date of sale. Absolutely no warranties are made as to the condition, value or title of the property. While the Substitute Trustee believes the title to be good, all bidders are advised that they should obtain indepen-dent counsel to examine record title as the property is sold subject to prior record interests. The Noteholder has reserved the right to withdraw the sale up to and until the Deed is delivered by the Substitute Trustee.

The property will be sold subject to all unpaid taxes and spe-cial assessments.

The property being sold is all of that property described in the Deed of Trust except as specifically set forth above. It is the inten-tion to extinguish any and all rights or interests in the property subordinate to the Deed of Trust.

Additional Notice Where the Real Property is Residential with Less Than 15 Rental Units: An order for possession of the prop-erty may be issued pursuant to G.S. 45-21.29 in favor of the pur-chaser and against the party or parties in possession by the Clerk of Superior Court of the County in which the property is sold. Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a rental agreement entered into or renewed on or after October 1, 2007, may, after receiving the Notice of Sale, terminate the rental agreement upon 10 days’ written notice to the landlord. Upon termination of a rental agreement, the tenant is liable for rent due under the rental agreement prorated to the effective date of the termination.

Any person who occupies the property pursuant to a bona fide lease or tenancy may have additional rights pursuant to Title VII of 5.896- Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act which became effective May 20, 2009.

THIS the 2nd day of February, 2010. __________________________William Richard Boyd, Jr.Substitute Trustee474 Mountain Cove RoadWaynesville, North Carolina 28786

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March 8th at 7:00PM Democratic Party Precinct Meetings: West Ward-Robbinsville Community Center, East Ward-Graham County Court House, Stecoah-Stecoah Rescue Squad, Tapoco-Santeetlah Community Center.

April 17th at 1:00PM Democratic Party Convention held at the Graham County Court House.

April 17th at 7:00PM Meet the Democratic Party Primary Candidates held at the Graham County Court House.

Season tickets for the 2010 Appalachian Evening Season are now on sale at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center. There are a limited number of season tickets available.

“An Appalachian Evening” concert and dinner series was selected as one of the Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events in 2008. The summer series is held every Saturday evening from the last weekend in June through the last weekend in August (June 26, 2010 – August 28, 2010).

“Sue Bullock, Chairperson for the Mountain Culture Committee, worked hard to find the bands that meet the high expectations of An Appalachian Evening concert audiences. We really can’t thank her enough for her efforts that make this series a reality,” said Beth Fields, pro-gram

director at the Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center.

Season tickets rates are $120 for adults and $40 for students (K-12). Reserved seats are avail-able to season ticket holders for an additional charge of $50 for a seat in the first five rows and $25 for any other seat in the auditori-um, although reserved seats are limited. Season tickets can be purchased over the phone, in the Stecoah Gallery, or on the Internet. Reach us at 828-479-

3364 or at www.stecoahval-leycenter.com. Individual show tickets will go on sale June 1.

The line-up for the 2010 An Appalachian Evening concert series features local and regional artists:

June 26-Balsam RangeJuly 3-Paul’s Creek BandJuly 10-Lonesome River

BandJuly 17-Alice Gerrard with

The Kari Sickenberger BandJuly 24 -Dismembered

TennesseansJuly 31-Dehlia LowAugust 7-The Kruger

BrothersAugust 14-New North

Carolina RamblersAugust 21-Jeff Little TrioAugust 28-Farewell DriftersStecoah Valley Cultural Arts

Center is a non-profit corporation that serves the people of Stecoah and Graham County through pro-grams and services that benefit all members of the community, by preserving and promoting the Southern Appalachian mountain culture and through the restora-tion of the historic old Stecoah School to its original role as the center of the community. Appalachian Evening program-ming is supported through the North Carolina Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Presenting Donors May Win $1,000 Gift Card

Graham County It’s a brand new year, and while many are trying to stick to their new year’s resolution, others haven’t decided on one yet. Why not take this time to focus on what’s important – donating blood? The American Red Cross wants donors to “Make A New Resolution: Give Blood.” The need for blood remains constant - it’s important to take the time to give blood and platelets dur-ing these coming months.

The campaign, which runs from January 1 to March 31, 2010, allows each person who presents to donate blood or platelets with the Red Cross to have an opportunity to win a $1,000 gift card.

Thursday, March 4 Robbinsville Community

Blood Drive at the Graham County Public Library (80 Knight Street)

1:00 pm to 5:30 pm

Please call 479-3694 or 479-1331 for more information or to schedule an appointment.

Every two seconds, some-one in the United States needs blood. The American Red Cross Carolinas Blood Services Region provides lifesaving blood to patients in 103 hospi-tals. Approximately 1,600 peo-ple need to give blood or plate-lets each week day to meet hospital demand.

Blood can be safely donated every 56 days. Most healthy people age 17 and older, or 16 with parental consent, who weigh at least 110 pounds, are eligible to donate blood and platelets. Donors who are 18 and younger must also meet specific height and weight requirements.

For more information or to schedule an appointment to donate, call 1-800-GIVE LIFE (448-3543) or visit RedCrossBlood.org.

Cherokee Historical Association is pleased to announce the first annual Mountainside Art and Music Festival in Cherokee North Carolina. This fun filled day will feature some of the best Appalachian arts and music in the region. The event will take place Saturday May 1st from 9:00 to 6:00 at the Mountainside Theater which is home to the famous outdoor drama “Unto these Hills”. If you are interest-ed in being a vendor, we are accepting applications for vari-ous handcrafted items that are reflective of the rich history and heritage of the Appalachian area. For more information or to receive an application please call Program Specialist Linda Squirrel at 828-497-2111 ext. 202 or visit our website at www.cherokeehistorical.org.

Application deadline has been extended to March 12, 2010.

The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina is accepting applica-tions for the “Summertime Kids” grants program. Grants of up to $2,000 are available for qualified nonprofit organiza-tions or public institutions to provide recreational and enrich-ment activities for disadvan-taged children who otherwise would not have special summer opportunities. The application deadline is March 1.

Fiddling and harmony sing-ing will be featured in a concert by The Rosin Sisters at 7:30 p.m. Friday, February 26 at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown. Admission is free. Donations are welcome.

The Rosin Sisters are Jan Smith, Ann Whitley, and Barbara Panter: three fiddlers, three friends, three women who love to play and sing together. They each have been playing traditional country music in the Atlanta area and beyond for over 25 years. After singing with an all-women a cappella group, the Divas, they decided to form The Rosin Sisters to further explore their love of singing and fiddle music, espe-

cially the rich heritage that comes out of the Appalachian and Southern regions of America. Lyle Lofgren, review-ing their CD “Sweet Sunny South” in the Old Time Herald, remarked “. . . . their vocal har-monies remind me of the superb harmonies that Dolly Parton, Emmylou Harris, and Linda Ronstadt created. . . .”

Upcoming Folk School concerts include Jerry and Paul Wilson (March 5) and Blessed Blend (March 19). The Folk School concert schedule is available on the world wide web at: http://www.folkschool.org. For further information call the Folk School at 1-800-FOLK-SCH or 837-2775 .

The Rosin Sisters Featured in Folk School Concert

Red Cross Asking Donors to "Make A New Resolution: Give Blood" For the New Year

Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center's An Appalachian Evening Season Tickets on Sale & Concert Artists Announced

Prom Dresses for Sale: 3 ballgown, 1

mermaid, 3 evening gown. Clean, wore only once. Call for

more info. Can email pics. Call 828-

479-9150 or 828-735-2269

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WestCare BirthsGirlsEryana Marie Goodson, born

on February 11 to Tony Goodson and Alicia Blackwell of Clyde in Haywood County, weighing 8lbs, 4oz.

Madison Nicole and Chloe Elizabeth Bryson, born on February 14 to Anthony and Kristy Bryson of Sylva in Jackson County, Madison weighing 6lbs, 14oz, and Chloe weighing 7lbs, 2oz.

Sadie Mae Gates, born on February 15 to Joe Gates and Jessica Rogers of Whittier in Jackson County, weighing 7lbs, 3oz.

BoysCainyan Ryne Lee Welch,

born on February 8 to Estefan Welch and Jamaca Murphy of Cherokee in Swain County, weigh-ing 8lbs, 10oz.

Nicholas Drake Woodard, born on February 10 to Nicholas Woodard and Carmen Wiggins of Sylva in Jackson County, weigh-ing 8lbs, 4oz.

Parker Benjamin Mabry, born

February 10 to Zach and Raquel Mabry of Andrews in Cherokee County, weighing 7lbs, 4oz.

Kaleb Alexander Lackey, born on February 11 to Kyle Lackey and Brittany King, weigh-ing 7lbs, 8oz.

Ayden Jackson Conley, born on February 12 to AJ and Mickey Conley of Robbinsville in Graham County, weighing 9lbs, 2oz.

T. Alan Stiles, born on February 12 to Jeremy and Anna Stiles of Whitter in Jackson County, weighing 8lbs, 7oz.

Dominic BuBray Jenkins, born on February 15 to Merlin Jenkins of Sylva in Jackson County, weighing 8lbs.

Elijah Thomas Schmidt, born on February 16 to Carl and Bethany Schmidt of Whittier in Swain County, weighing 8lbs, 7oz.

Jorge Enrique Hernandez, born on February 16 to Rique Hernandez and Pearl Duncan of Whittier in Jackson County, weighing 7lbs, 8oz.

COMMUNITY

MADISON, Wis. -- If you are 45 years and older, overweight and have high-risk factors such as high blood pressure and cholesterol, you should ask your doctor for a diabe-tes test during routine visits, says Dr. Ann Sheehy, a hospitalist at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics.

“Since Type 2 diabetes is often asymptomatic, most people are not aware they have the disease until they have a blood test showing elevated blood glucose,” she said.

Doctors may also miss the diagnosis because one of the two main national screening guidelines they use doesn’t identify about one-third of those with diabetes.

That’s what Sheehan and col-laborators found in a study com-paring the two guidelines—one from the American Diabetes Association (ADA), the other from the U. S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).

According to the study, the USPSTF guideline, which recom-mends diabetes screening only for people with high blood pressure, missed the mark substantially. The ADA test was much more reliable.

(CONTACT: Mike Klawitter, [email protected]; 608-265-8199)

Better Tests for Prostate Cancer

MADISON , Wis. -- A test in the pipeline could help avoid the confusion surrounding prostate screening. The standard screening test today, the PSA test, may expose too many men to needless proce-dures that have potential side effects.

“We need better tests to allow us to predict the biology of these cancers so we can do a better job of identifying who needs treatment and who doesn’t,” says Dr. David Jarrard, a professor of urology at UW School of Medicine and Public Health.

The new test measures levels of ionized calcium in the blood. Researchers at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health have

found that men who had the high-est levels of ionized calcium were three times more likely to die later of prostate cancer.

The test, currently in develop-ment, could give a better indication of when to treat the cancer, or when to wait and watch. Such a test could be most useful when decid-ing whether to do a biopsy of a suspected prostate tumor, says Jarrard.

(CONTACT: Toni Morrissey, [email protected] ; 608-263-3223)

Driving on Shaky Footing?MADISON , Wis. – Broken a

bone due to icy sidewalks? Your next question probably is whether it’s safe to drive while wearing a cast.

A University of Wisconsin foot-and-ankle specialist who recently completed a preliminary study of the question says the answer is clearly no.

Dr. Kurt Rongstad, assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at UW School of Medicine and Public Health, did a simulated-driving research study on driving with a cast. Rongstad now tells his patients that orthopedic boots or “cam walkers” slow braking time enough that driving while wearing them is unsafe.

“Usually I like to base my opinions on evidence-based medi-cine, but there weren’t any studies on the topic,’’ he said. So he decid-ed to create one.

The timed-reaction study required the 42 subjects to lift their right foot off the gas pedal, move to the brake, and depress the brake pedal after a light flashed. It took about 25 percent longer for them while wearing casts than while wearing regular shoes. “Clearly and statistically, we found that braking time was inferior with the high or short-leg cam walker,’’ he said.

(CONTACT: Susan Lampert Smith, [email protected]; 608-262-7335)

Onsite Press Conference at the Animal Shelter 10 a.m. - February 23 233 Currie Avenue Maryville, TN 37804 Phone (865) 980-6244

Phase II of the Blount County Animal Center reached its cam-paign goal of $490,000 with a landmark donation of $250,000 from PetSafe. The Phase II “ Campaign for Compassion ” offi-cially launched September 1 with a $50,000 donation from long time Blount County residents Don and Carol Story in honor of their cur-rent and past pets. In January, The Charles and Sue Fouche Charitable Trust donated $200,000 to the cam-paign raising the reserve to over the halfway mark. The Phase II estimated cost of $490,000 includes the Adoption Center portion of the Blount County Animal Shelter comprised of the Public Lobby, Surgery Center, Adoption rooms, Featured Pet rooms, Educational area, Director Office, Kitchen and Bathing/Grooming room.

Chris Protzman, President of Smoky Mountain Animal Care Foundation stated, “Randy Boyd and his talented staff at PetSafe have been with us from the start dating back to March of 2007. This grant has been a goal of theirs for the last several years and we are delighted to have this support at this critical time of the project. We are honored to celebrate this gift today, February 23, National Spay Day, in honor of the hard work and committed effort PetSafe has shown to pet owners over the years and to the needs of our local shel-ters here in East Tennessee.” Spay Day is about educational outreach on the benefits of Spay and Neutering to reduce unwanted pets and reduce shelter populations.

This Adoption Center will be at the epicenter of that effort here in Blount County thanks to the Storys, Fouches and now, PetSafe.

About PetSafe®Headquartered in Knoxville,

Tennessee, PetSafe ® is the indus-try leader in the management of pet behavior, offering pet training,

containment, safety and lifestyle product solutions. PetSafe® intro-duced the first do-it-yourself elec-tronic fence to the pet market in 1991 and the first wireless fence in 1998. PetSafe’s product line up includes: kennels and electronic underground fences; bark control systems; a selection of remote training products; pet doors; pet identification collars; heated well-ness products; pet feeders and a growing line of lifestyle products. For more information about PetSafe ® , visit: www.petsafe.net .

The Blount County Animal Shelter project original estimate of $1.6 million was established mid-2007 when the initial Phase I was started with seed money of $350,000 from the Blount County Commission. Since that initial allo-cation, the Commission authorized another $197,000 to get Phase I operational in a “bare bones” state. This was so that basic County Animal Control services could begin a base in Blount County and no longer require daily trips to Loudon County, which had offered their shelter services as stop-gap for the county to use until the Center was operational. Phase I was defined as basic Animal Control services including kennels, administrative office(s), bathroom facilities and storage.

Upon Phase II completion, Smoky Mountain Animal Care Foundation will have contributed over $1,080,000 to date toward the total $1.6 million construction project. The major construction donor Brunton Masonry has lead the group along contributions by Willocks Block, Harrison Concrete, Vulcan Materials, Ameristeel, Tindell’s Supply, Webb Plumbing, Garage Doors of Maryville and Anderson Truss filling out the list of significant material and gift-in-kind donors.

Donations can be made to: Smoky Mountain Animal Care Foundation P.O. 7218 Maryville, TN 37802 (865) 824-1700 www.smacf.net

Washington, DC – Today, Representative Heath Shuler (D-Waynesville) expressed his sup-port for the President’s establishment of a bipartisan commission created to evaluate federal spending and rec-ommend measures to reduce the national debt. President Barack Obama signed an executive order yesterday to create the debt commis-sion which has been dubbed the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform. Congressman Shuler previously called upon the President to establish a bipartisan independent commis-sion, like the one created today, to scrutinize government spending and propose cuts to reduce wasteful and unnecessary expenditures.

“This Commission will put this Congress and this government back on track with regard to fiscal respon-sibility. Now that PAYGO rules have been signed into law and a bipartisan debt commission has been estab-lished, we are on our way to reeling in the national deficit,” said Congressman Shuler. “I am disap-pointed that the Senate did not pass legislation establishing this commis-sion, but pleased that the President realizes the importance of fiscal responsibility. This commission will guarantee that the actions our gov-ernment makes today will not become burdens on the backs of future gen-erations.”

As a leader in the Blue Dog Coalition, Congressman Shuler plays

a significant role in drafting, co-sponsoring and enacting fiscally responsible legislation such as the Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) budgetary rules and the Securing America’s Future Economy (SAFE) Commission. PAYGO rules became law on February 4, 2010. In late January, Shuler and the Blue Dog Coalition outlined a 15 point plan, the “Blue Dog Blueprint for Fiscal Reform,” aimed at cutting spending and balancing the budget. In just a few short weeks, two key elements of the Blueprint, PAYGO rules and an independent debt commission, have been put into place.

The National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform aims to reduce the deficit which is currently above 4 percent to 3 per-cent of the gross domestic product by 2015. Under the plan, an 18-member commission will seek out wasteful spending in the federal budget and suggest budget cuts to the Congress. The House and Senate will be required to agree to the cuts by a supermajority, or two-thirds. Congressional Democrats and Republicans will each appoint six members of the commission and President Obama will appoint six, with no more than four members aligned with the same political party. The recommendations proposed by the bipartisan commission require the support of 14 of the 18 members in order to be taken up by Congress.

By Eugenia L. JohnsonDirector, Swain County Center

for the ArtsArtist and paper maker,

Elizabeth Ellison , will demon-strate a variety of watercolor tech-niques used in three different flow-er shapes at the Art League of the Smokies meeting on Monday, March 1, at 6:15 pm at Swain County Center for the Arts in Bryson City, NC . Flowers she will demonstrate include Cosmos, Queen Annes Lace, flowers with indistinct flowering parts and pos-sibly an iris if time permits.

Sponsored by the NC Arts Council, Swain County Center for the Arts and Swain County Schools , anyone who is interested in learn-ing more about painting in water-color is invited to attend free of charge. This program received support from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the department of Cultural Resources.

Ellison had the first exhibit at Swain County Center for the Arts in September 2000 when the facil-ity opened and exhibited there again in 2003. She donated a large watercolor painting of Bryson City called Bridge to Bridge to the per-manent collection of Swain County Center for the Arts.

In addition to watercolor paint-ing, Elizabeth Ellison also does acrylic and oil paintings, pottery, and makes her own paper. She often paints directly on the paper she makes from native Appalachian plants or uses her handmade papers to create texture collages in her watercolor or acrylic paintings. Local landscapes, native flowers and wildlife are among the subjects Ellison depicts in her unique impressionistic style that uses both traditional and oriental techniques along with American Indian motifs. To view artwork by Elizabeth Ellison , go to her web-site at www.elizabethellisonwater-colors.com.

Ellison is the owner and oper-ator of Elizabeth Ellison Watercolors, a studio and gallery located in the Old Clampitt Hardware Building on the town square in Bryson City , NC . She has exhibited and sold widely throughout the United States for more than 30 years and was the featured artist in the Spring 2007 edition of APPALACHIAN HE RITA GE, a literary quarterly of the

Southern Appalachians published by Berea College . A native of Milton , NC , Ellison is of Occaneechi Indian descent on her mothers side of the family. She and her husband, George, have resided in the Great Smokies region of Western NC since the early 1970s.

Elizabeth Ellison is an experi-enced instructor, as well as an accomplished artist. She has taught many workshops for various institutions, including local com-munity colleges, the Blue Ridge Watermedia Society, John C. Campbell Folk School and the Appalachian Center for Crafts. She currently teaches workshops at the North Carolina Arboretum and will offer several three-day work-shops in the Bryson City area in the summer of 2010.

The History Press based in Charleston , SC , has published several books by George Ellison, including BLUE RIDG E NATURE JOURNAL, which is a collabora-tion between George and Elizabeth Ellison . She did the cover paint-ings for all his books, as well as illustrations to the texts. The two worked with The Great Smoky Mountains Association on the introduction and cover painting for SMOKY MOU NTAI N MAGI C, a previously unpublished novel by Horace Kephart. It was released in October 2009.

In addition, Ellison has also had her artwork published in the Asheville Citizen-Times, Blue Ridge Outdoors, Outdoor Traveler, Friends of Wildlife: The Journal of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, High Vistas, and Chinquapin: The Newsletter of the Southern Appalachian Botanical Society. Ellisonâ€™s watercolors were included in Fodorâ€™s Guide to the National Parks and Seashores of the East (1994). Her artwork has for many years graced the covers of the Niche Gardens catalogue, a prize-winning native plant nursery in Chapel Hill , NC .

Swain County Center for the Arts is located at Swain County High School , 1415 Fontana Road, Bryson City, NC 28713 . If you would like more information about Art League of the Smokies or the exhibits at Swain County Center for the Arts, call Jenny Johnson at 828-488-7843. Go to www.swain.k12.nc.us/cfta to view the current calendar of events.

Robbinsville, NC – Prior dis-cussion and information distributed by individuals directly or indirectly involved with the appeal of the judge’s decision involving County Commissioners and the Election Board have been in the hundred thousand dollar range. The truth of the matter is, the amounts recently reported on more than one occa-sion is the opinion of one individu-al and does not accurately reflect the actual cost estimates of our attorney or the attorney for the NCACC.

This press release is to clarify the amount of attorney fees Graham County Government expects to

spend in the appeals process to the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

County attorney David Sawyer has estimated his cost in the $13,000.00 to $15,000.00 dollar range.

Mr. Sawyer has also conferred with Jim Blackburn of the North Carolina County Commissioners Association and Chuck Kitchens, the attorney they hired to write the brief on behalf of the association and its member counties. Their estimate for Mr. Kitchen’ fees were likewise in the $13,000.00 to $15,000.00 range, which was reflected in the funding appropri-ated by the association.

Are Doctors Missing Diabetics?

The Smoky Mountain Animal Care Foundation Receives $250,000 Donation from PetSafe for Phase II of Blount County Animal Shelter

For Immediate Release

Shuler Praises Establishment of Bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility & Reform

Elizabeth Ellison Demo of Watercolor Techniques for Art League

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organizations build the capacity and expertise of local nonprofit groups.”

“From first review of the USDA – RCDI grant program, we recognized that it was a per-fect fit for the Asheville Regional Housing Consortium and Land-of-Sky area,” said Asheville Regional Housing Consortium Vice Chair, Mark Burrows. “This project will assist our smaller, more rural affordable housing non-profits better meet their community’s needs by providing strong tech-nical assistance focused around organization development, proj-ect management and capacity building for workforce hous-ing.”

Land-of-Sky is one of 17 regional councils in North

Carolina. It serves Buncombe, Henderson, Madison and Transylvania counties with a mission to: “work with local governments, the Region’s lead-ership, state and federal agen-cies, service providers, and vol-unteers to foster desirable social, economic, cultural and ecologi-cal conditions in Buncombe, Henderson, Madison and Transylvania Counties.”

USDA Rural Development oversees and directs more than 40 housing, business, infrastruc-ture and facilities programs intended to advance the eco-nomic stability of rural commu-nities. Rural Development has a current commitment of more than $127 billion in loan guar-antees and loans.

NATIONAL MSCONTINUED FROM PAGE 1A

FDA-approved therapy can reduce future disease activity and improve quality of life for many people with multiple scle-rosis. Talk to your health care professional and contact the

National MS Society at www.nationalmssociety.org or 1-800-FIGHT-MS to learn about ways to help manage multiple sclero-sis and about current research that may one day reveal a cure.

REGIS PHILBINCONTINUED FROM PAGE 1Aexplore the special interactive TOT-Titanic Play-and-Learn Room. 1) steer a ship 2) Meet the Titanic Polar Bear 3) build the Titanic ship

Dive to Titanic ’s wreck site via spectacular underwater cam-era footage from the owner who put the second Titanic expedi-tion together and produced the first Titanic TV special.

The Titanic Museum Attraction Grand Opening event begins on Thursday, April 8, 2010 at 10 a.m. and continues with special events and celebri-ty guest appearances throughout the weekend. Tickets to the new Titanic Museum, which will

open April 8, are now available online at www.Ti t an i cP igeonForge . com. (Note: The outdoor Grand Opening and christening is free and open to the public, but admission to the Titanic Museum Attraction requires a ticket.)

Cedar Bay Entertainment is a privately owned entertainment and development company headquartered in Branson, Missouri, the original site of Cedar Bay’s first Titanic Museum Attraction. Since its April 2006 grand opening, it has welcomed more than 2,000,000 guests.

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experience from fine dining to family restaurants.

The Stecoah Valley Food Ventures Kitchen is a NCDA inspected sanitation graded facility. In addition to being the center of An Appalachian Evening dinner service, the kitchen is available for catering special events and can be rented by food entrepreneurs who want to make value-added products for retail sale. A variety of culi-nary classes are offered through-out the year in the Stecoah Kitchen. Please visit StecoahValleyCenter.com or

call 828-479-3364 to find out more information on rates and availability.

Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center is a non-profit cor-poration that serves the people of Stecoah and Graham County through programs and services that benefit all members of the community, by preserving and promoting the Southern Appalachian mountain culture and through the restoration of the historic old Stecoah School to its original role as the center of the community.

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Arrest Report Berts Creek, booked 2/17/10, fail-ure to appear on misdemeanor, $2,500.00 bond.

Snowbird Road, booked 2/16/10, simple possess schedule VI controlled substance.

Jackson Branch Road, booked 2/21/10, fail-ure to appear on misdemeanor,

$1,000.00 active bond.

PO Box, booked 2/18/10, simple assault.

Snider Circle, booked 2/19/10, probation violation, probation violation, $5,000.00 active bond.

Milltown Road, booked 2/22/10, FTA, $1,000.00 bond.

School House Road, Marble, NC, booked 2/15/10, simple pos-session schedule II controlled sub-stance, possess drug paraphernalia, active bond.

Old Tallulah Road, booked 2/16/10, felony harboring escapee, $2,000.00 active bond.

The Graham welcomes letters to the edi-tor. letters should be typed or neatly hand-written and no longer than 400 words. Letters must be signed and must include a telephone number for verification. Letters that cannot be confirmed with the writer cannot be printed. Mail to: Graham Sentinel, PO BOX 2058, Robbinsville, NC, 28771 or email - [email protected] -

CORRECTIONSIf you find a mistake of fact in the Graham Sentinel that is serious enough to warrant a clarification, call 479-3456, fax 479-9292 or email the Sentinel.

ADVERTISEMENTSIn case of errors, the Graham Sentinel is responsible only for the cost of the actual advertisement. Customers are encouraged to check their advertisements the first week of run. In case of errors, The Graham Sentinel will not credit advertisements for more than one week.

possession of firearm by felon,

vehicle/dwell/place controlled substance, possess drug para-phernalia.

breaking and or entering, larce-ny of a firearm, poss stolen goods/prop.

break or enter a motor vehicle, misdemeanor larceny, possess stolen goods/property, misde-meanor larceny, possess stolen

goods/property, simple possess schedule IV controlled sub-stance, possess drug parapher-nalia, possess drug parapherna-

break or enter a motor vehicle, misdemeanor larceny, second degree burglary.

simple possess schedule IV con-trolled substance, possess drug paraphernalia.

while impaired, civil revocation drivers license, drive left of center, fail to report accident, exceeding safe speed, fail to wear seat belt-driver.

70/55.

domestic violence protective order violation, felonious restraint, sim-ple assault.

drive/allow motor vehicle no regis-tration, misdemeanor probation

no inusrance, misdemeanor proba-

1/2 oz, possess drug parapherna-lia.

while impaired, profane language on highway, intoxicated and dis-ruptive, exceeding safe speed, fail to report accident, fail to wear seat belt-driver.

stop stopsign/flashing red light.

from private drive.

speeding 70/55.

maintain vehicle/dwell/place con-trolled substance, possess drug paraphernalia.

assault.

while impaired, unsealed wine/liq

Jr-speeding 70/55.

driving while impaired, misde-meanor child abuse, fail maintain lane control, reckless driving to endanger.

trespass, domestic criminal tres-pass, communicating threats, domestic violence protective order violation.

to real property.

registration card/tag, expired/no inspection.

domestic violence protective order violation, domestic criminal tres-

pass.

speed.

on a female.

or enter motor vehicle.

possess drug paraphernalia.-

tainer/consume alcohol passenger

speeding 65/50.

misdemeanor probation violation, misdemeanor probation violation, misdemeanor probation violation, misdemeanor probation violation,

movement.

exceeding safe speed, unsafe tires, fail to secure passenger under 16.

70/55.

misdmeanor probation violation.

revocation drivers license, misde-meanor probation violation, misde-meanor probation violation.

speeding 70/55.

exceeding safe speed.

65/50.

assault.

assault on a child under 12, possess open container/consume alcohol passenger area, give f-wine/lq/mixed beverage to <21.

exceeding safe speed.

assault on a female, assault on a female.

67/55.

wear seat belt-driver.

without license, domestic violence protective order violation, w/c closed account $298.62, w/c closed account $64.20, forgery of instru-ment, uttering forged instrument.

civil revocation drivers license,

civil revocation drivers license.

schedule IV controlled substance,

simple possess schedule II con-trolled substance, simple possess schedule II controlled substance, possess drug paraphernalia.

speeding 70/55.

intoxicated and disruptive, profane language on highway, consume alcohol by 19/20.

-cation drivers license, misdemean-or probation violation.

real property, misdemeanor larce-ny.

safe speed.

civil revocation drivers license.

wear seat belt-driver.

window tinting violation.

simple possess schedule II con-trolled substance, posses drug par-aphernalia.

driving while impaired, civile revo-cation drivers license, poss open container/consume alcohol passen-ger area, no operators license.

passing yellow line.

tag.

Rickell-possess methamphetamine, possess methamphetamine, possess drug parapheranalia.

-erty.

driving while impaired, unsafe movement, civil revocation drivers license.

felony harboring escapee.

seat belt-driver.

speeding 77/55, no operators lic-nese.

Jr-speeding 67/55, improper equip-ment-speedometer.

misdemeanor larceny, assault on a female.

Misdemanor probation viola-tion.

Felony probation violation.

Misdemeanor probation viola-tion

probation violation.

Misdemeanor probation viola-

tion.-

tribute meth precursor.

Felony probation violation.

Birmingham, Alabama---February 22, 2010--- Nitro

sponsored by local companies Bass Pro Shops and Tracker Boats won the 40th Bassmaster Classic Sunday held on Lay Lake in Alabama.

his third title in fishing’s pre-mier event and puts him right behind another Bass Pro Shops/Nitro Fishing Pro, Rick Clunn who owns four Classic titles.

Nitro Z-9 performance bass

gold Sexy shad had a three-day total of 51 pounds, 6 ounces all taken out of Beeswax Creek.

finished second with 46 pounds, 6 ounces and Todd Faircloth of Jasper, Texas took third.

“I’m worn out right now, but this means everything,”

dreamed about as a kid; it’s very special. I’m going to really

fished a bass tournament dreams of being on that stage. I’m as motivated as ever. I love the competition; I love the people

that I get to be around.”“There’s a bunch of dang

good people in our sport. Outdoorsmen, fishermen are good people and we’re passion-ate about what we do. Any of these guys, you ask them to do something and they’re willing to do it. They give their time freely because they care so much about the bass that we fish for and the water we get to

Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Marine founder and noted con-servationist Johnny Morris, a 5-time Bassmaster Classic

addition to being a tremendous competitor who really cares about protecting these fish and

a wonderful ambassador for the sport of fishing.”

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Please have all Church Events,

Obituaries, etc. sent to Graham

Sentinel before Monday’s at

4:00PM. All Thank You Letters are

$10 w/ a picture and $5 w/out a

picture. Also please have submitted

before Monday’s at 4:00PM.

We Publish All Obituaries With or

Without a Picture Free of Charge.Send your church

announcements, thank you letters, church events, etc. to the

Graham Sentinel, by email:sentinel.graham@

gmail.com, or mail to PO Box 2058

Robbinsville, NC 28771 or just drop it by the office. All church events must be in by 4:30

on Monday’s.

My shoulders and back were sore, partly from shovel-ing snow in the driveway. My wife walked by. I asked her if she could rub my shoulders. She began to rub my shoulders, slowly, and firmly. Then she started rubbing my shoulders faster and lighter. That’s when I said, “Oh no, I know what that means.” Rubbing my shoulders faster and lighter meant that she was getting ready to quit and give me what they call the “dis-missal pat.” My wife gave me a short term back rub, when I was hoping for a long term back rub.

Recently I heard about the fact that a lot of the money donated to help the victims of the earthquake in Haiti had not been distributed. At first that really bothered me. A news-caster explained the reason. He said that many of the organiza-tions didn’t distribute all of the money because they needed to be prepared to help over a long period of time, not just at first. It will be way too easy for many of us to forget about those earthquake victims. It

will take many years for them to rebuild. Most likely we will go back to our every day busi-ness and forget about them.

Caring in the short term is easy. Caring over the long term is more difficult. When it comes to ministry, are we short term or long term?. Many of us will get involved in special events, or even go out to witness from time to time. What about caring for a person or a family, who is going through a long spell of difficult circumstances? Are we willing to stick it out and help them over a long period of time? We like the short term help bet-

ter. It is easier, and takes the edge off of our guilt without costing us too much.

Many churches have a heart for outreach. We must remem-ber that people really don’t “care” about how much we “know”, until they “know” how much we “care.” They don’t want us to care about them just long enough to get rid of our guilt feelings. They want to know if we really care over the long term.

“By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. But whoever has this world’s goods, and sees his brother in need, and shuts up his heart from him, how does the love of God abide in him? My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth. And by this we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before Him.” I John 3:16 - 19.

CHURCHAtoah Baptist Church- Pastor VacantBear Creek Baptist Church-Wesley O’DellBethel Baptist Church, U.S. #129 South-Pastor Burlin Aldridge, 479-8495.Blessed Hope Baptist Church-Pastor Lennox Hedrick, 735-1402.Brooks Cove Baptist Church- Vacant Buffalo Independent Baptist Church - Philip Ellington 479-7419Cable Cove Baptist (Powell Branch) Church-Teddy SilversCalvary Baptist Church-Pastor David AndersonCedar Cliff Baptist Church-Pastor Daniel Stewart, 479-6553.Church of ChristChurch of Grace-Pastor Todd Orr.Church of the Lamb - Snowbird Road 10:30 Services Sunday AM Wednesday eve. 7:00 PM 828-479-3548 Pastor David Allen

C o r n e r s t o n e C o m m u n i t y Church(former ly First Assembly) 191 Robinson Rd, Andrews. Sunday 11AM. Phone 828-321-3777. www.c o r n e r s t o n e a n -drews.org.Dry Creek Baptist Church-Pastor Max Cochran, 488-3256.Eternal Believers - Missionary Baptist-Pastor Grant Burke, 479-2347First Baptist Church-Pastor Noah Crowe, 479-3423.Fontana Community Church-Pastor Ernest Stiles, 479-6375.Grace Fellowship Baptist Church-Pastor David Blackney, 479-3723.Grace Mountainside Lutheran Episcopal Church Deacon Steve Holcomb 479-2963Grace Tabernacle Baptist Church,

Pastor Jimmy Millsaps, 479-8857.Hosanna Baptist Church-Pastor Max Turpin, 479-8626.House of Prayer-Pastor Delmer Holder, 479-6041.Liberty Missionary Church- Pastor David Byrd, 479-1013.Little Snowbird Baptist Church, 1897 Little Snowbird Road (2 miles from Little/Big Snowbird Intersection)-Pastor Paul Teasdale, 479-3492.Long Creek Baptist Church-Pastor Gary MooreLone Oak Baptist Church- Pastor Scott Roper-479-6319

Meadow Branch Baptist Church-Pastor Onley Williams, 479-2474.Midway Baptist Church- Pastor Jim Postell, 321-3938.Mountain Creek Baptist Church-Pastor Tom Buchanan, 479-6568.Mt. Nebo Baptist Church-Pastor Gary Crisp 479 2792New Beginning Baptist-Pastor Marvin Mullinax, 479-4164.New Hope Baptist Church- Pastor Sam Hayes, 828-321-4671Old Mother Baptist Church-Pastor James Philips, 479-6610

Orr Branch Baptist Church - Pastor Michael PannellPanther Creek Baptist Church-Pastor Mike Edwards.Prince of Peace Catholic Church-

Father Michael T. Kottar, 828-321-4463. 704 South 129, Robbinsville (Sunday Mass 8:30 a.m.)Robbinsville Church of God, Jimmy Dellinger, Pastor, 828-479-6492Santeetlah Baptist ChurchRobbinsville United Methodist Church-Pastor Tim Starbuck, 479-8581Sawyer’s Creek Baptist ChurchStecoah Baptist Church-Pastor G.D. Phillips, 479-6656Sweetgum Baptist Church-Pastor Kenny Ball, 488-3778Sweetwater Baptist Church-Pastor

Shane Danner, 735-5482

Tuskeegee Baptist Church-Pastor Larry Grindstaff, 479-2690

Unity Church of Franklin – Revs. Edward and Ruth Ann LeBlanc, 80 Heritage Hollow Drive (off Business Route 441 in town), Franklin, NC. Worship Service: Sunday 11 am. Phone: 828-369-3065. E-mail, [email protected]. Outreach ministry in Blairsville, every Sunday, 11 am at 90 Blue Ridge Street

Unity Missionary Baptist Church-Worly Dehart

Victory Baptist Church-Pastor Darrin Self

Welch Cove Primitive Baptist Church-Pastor Michael Boring

Yellow Creek Baptist Church

Zion Hill Baptist Church-Bijy Silvers

With Mike Barres

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Amanda Elaine Smoker December 13, 1916 - February 18, 2010

Amanda Elaine Smoker, born December 13, 1916, passed away on February 18, 2010, at the age of 93.

She was the beloved mother of Betty Jackson of Robbinsville, NC, and Mollie Lossiah and Joyce Gregory, both of Cherokee, NC, and grandmother to 14 grandchil-dren, 13 great-grandchildren, and 4

great great grandchildren. Amanda was a gifted and

renowned basket maker who was loved by many. She lived a life full of love and laughter and gracefully overcame the emotional and physi-cal obstacles she faced. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew her.

The family received friends at the Townson-Smith Chapel on Friday, February 19, 1010, from

6:00 to 8:00 pm. Funeral services were held at Little Snowbird Baptist Church at 2:00 pm Saturday, February 20, 2010, and was offici-ated by Pastors Bo Parris and Paul Teasdale. Burial followed at the Hickory Gap Cemetery.

Townson-Smith Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. An online register is available at www.townson-smithfuneralhome.com.

Ricky “Cotton” Gladden January 6, 1955 - February 17, 2010

Ricky “Cotton” Gladden, age 55 of Robbinsville, passed away, Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, NC.

He was a native of Graham County and the son of the late Tommy and Margaret Brackett Gladden. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Matthew Gladden, Tim Gladden and his daughter Carlinda Gladden in August of 1999. He is survived by his wife, Donna Sellers Gladden; his son, Timothy Gladden of the home; brothers, Burlin Gladden, Tommy Gladden Jr., Joe Gladden, Thomas Gladden, Danny

Gladden all of Robbinsville, Larry Gladden of Carrolton, GA, Bill Gladden of Wilmington, NC, Gary Gladden of Waynesville, NC; sis-ters, Lou Buchanan, Amanda Riddle, Cindy Gladden, Dorothy Spencer all of Robbinsville, Brenda

Thomas of West Virginia, Tiny Colvard of Gastonia, NC, and Flo Hayes of Sulfur Springs, West Virginia.

Funeral Services were held at 8:00 pm Sunday, February 21, 2010 at the Townson-Smith Chapel. The Reverends Gary Crisp and Donald Colvard officiated. The family received friends from 5:00 to 8:00 pm Sunday at the chapel prior to the services. Committal Services were held at 11:00 am Monday, February 22, 2010 at the Gladden Cemetery.


Helen Farley June 30, 1946 - February 22, 2010

Helen Hampton Farley, age 63 of the Pinhook Community of Robbinsville, passed away, Monday, February 22, 2010 at Harris Regional Hospital in Sylva, NC.

She was a native of Graham County and the daughter of the late Ralph and Ruth Hampton and she was a member of Sweetwater Baptist Church. She is survived by

her husband, Gordon Farley; sons and daughters-in-law, Bryan and Julie Farley, Aaron and April Farley all of Robbinsville; brother and sister-in-law, Herbert and Lois Hampton of Robbinsville; sisters and brothers-in-law, Hazel and Burton Welch, and Etta and Oscar Jones all of Robbinsville. She has 4 grandchildren, Alexis and Abbey Webster, and Aidan and Avery Farley.

Funeral Services will be held at 7:00 pm Wednesday, February

24, 2010 at the Townson-Smith Chapel. The Reverend Shane Danner will officiate. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 pm Wednesday at the Chapel prior to the service. Committal Services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, February 25, 2010 at New Hope Cemetery.


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Largest Selection of Operable Specialty Windows

In addition to egress windows, Hy-Lite/U S Block windows offer operable decorative glass windows and unique styles of acrylic block windows to meet the needs of homeowners and contractors nationwide.

“We have the largest selection of operable single hung, slider, awning, hopper and casement win-dows available in acrylic block and decorative glass in the industry,” says Murphy. “This makes it excep-tionally easy for people to add in ventilating and egress windows when either building a new home or remodeling a cherished older home. There are so many advan-tages to these windows over sta-tionary, non-operable glass block windows. The energy efficiency features, styles, durability and pri-vacy features are just a few of the aspects that builders repeatedly cite as reasons for selecting these windows.”

U S Block Windows is the only source for durable, light-weight acrylic block windows in single hung or slider form. The innovative windows come in sev-eral sizes. Operable decorative radius topped windows are also available. (see http://www.usblock-w i n d o w s . c o m /USBlock07acrylicsinglehungs.cfm ) The company offers unique dou-ble casement, radius top casement, hexagon awning and eyebrow

casement windows (see http://www.usb lockwindows .com/USBlock07acryliccasement.cfm ) in a variety of block patterns and colors with low-maintenance vinyl frames.

Homeowners may also select from stunning operable casement or awning windows in the compa-ny’s line of Decorative Glass Windows, including American, Craftsman, Euro, Euro Blue, Brilliance Wrought Iron and Spring Flower styles. (see http://www.hy-lite.com/homeowners/products/decorative_glass_windows/opera-ble.asp .)

Headquartered in Pensacola, Fla., U S Block Windows offers the widest selection of prefabricat-ed privacy products in the industry. Product lines are offered under both the U S Block Windows and Hy-Lite Products brand names and include a variety of operable and fixed acrylic block and decorative glass windows. Additional product offerings include glass block win-dows along with an assortment of acrylic block shutters, accent pan-els, radius walls, partition walls, door inserts and shower kits. For more information visit www.hy-lite.com and www.usblockwin-dows.com or call 888-256-2599.

Egress Window Options Available from Hy-Lite/U.S. Block Windows

p.6AA GRAHAM SENTINEL & BUSINESS REPORT February 24, 2010

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one week in Cherokee, Clay and Graham Counties. Call (828) 389-8338CLASSIFIEDS

2005 FORD FOCUS SES, Runs GREAT! Automatic, white, power locks, power windows, leather seats, tinted windows. Great gas mileage. Well maintained car. Asking below Kelly Blue Book.

2008 Lexus GS350, 15,600 miles. One owner, non-smoker, garaged. GPS, rear camera, bluetooth, etc... Asking: $36,500 Call 706-896-6076

Bobcat T300 Track Loader, Cab-Heat-Air, 81 Hp, 1870 Hours, Good Con-dition! Rock bottom price $4500, con-tact: [email protected] / 678-609-1528

Store Manager - Kerr Drug has an immediate opening for a Store Manager in our Hayesville, NC location. Full-time position with benefits. Management experience preferred, retail experience required.Please fax resume to (828) 236-3328 Attn: Dennis Seeney

CNA’s needed for Cherokee and Clay County. Please call Helen @ (828) 835-8147

CNA available excellent references. Will work Sundays. 706-896-5794

Drivers/CDL Career Training w/ Central Refrigerated. We Train, Employ w/ $0 Down Financing. AVG $35 K-$40K 1st Year! 1-800-543-4023

Tri-County Community College Registrar—Continuing Education - Qualifications: Associate Degree Re-quired; Bachelor’s Degree Preferred. Minimum three years experience in office environment with high level of responsibility. Must have ability to multi-task with attention to detail and accura-cy in data entry. Experience in FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. For a more detailed description and re-quirements contact Ms. Helen Kilpatrick at Tri-County Community College, 21 Campus Circle, Murphy, NC 28906. Equal Opportunity Employer

Real Estate Attorney full-time office position: Experience with real estate transactions and /or mortgage lending background required. Send resume to : P.O. Box 2807, Blairsville, Ga 30514

Child Care in my home $20.00 per day. 828-389-9656

Bush hogging, Stump-grinding, gar-dens plowed, gravel-roads/driveways scraped, post-holes dug, sickle mow-ing. Free estimates, reasonable rates, dependable service. (828) 837-7809 Cell: (828) 361-8738 #

D&L Painting & drywall INC. Paint--

100% Quality Driven. Free Estimates cell: 828-508-5270 office(1): 828-321-2111 office(2): 828-479-4052 #

Tile installer your tile or mine, 26 years experience have references and liability insurance. Ask for Don at 828-389-9394 #

Walker Storage Corner of Old High-way 64 West and West Cherry Road. Concrete block Construction 828-389-4926 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. #

Massage Therapy- in the comfort

years experience, call Gerri; 1 hour $40; Half hour $25; 706-896-6108.

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

Horse back riding lessons for kids. Horses are calm and well behaved. Giv-en by an experienced rider. Interested? Call for more information or rates. 706-299-1614.

Professional Remodeling. All types of remodel, and /or repair. Wood work, sheetrock, plumbing, electrical, flooring, etc. Call Richard at 706-851-6268

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

Dining Table + 4 chairs, Early Ameri-can maple. Clean , excellent condition. Oval table with Drop leafs measures 42” x 63” $225.00 Call 706-896-3383

Dry hay in 4’ x 5’ Bales $25.00 828-361-4633

Hay for Sale June 2009 cutting $3.00 a bale 828-389-0956

Reach of Clay County Thrift Store Mid-Winter Store Wide Sale. Saturday , Febru-ary 6th 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 25%-50% off all merchandise over $1.00. Great chance to add to your Winter Wardrobe at half off and pick up other great buys! 828-389-0017

RELOCATED & OPEN The PINK RIB-BON Thrift Shoppe’ 1615 Hwy 17 (at the

Crossroads next to D-Nails). Due to ex-tensive water damage from a pipe break

again and are in need of your donations,

your purchase w/donations. Mon- Fri. 10-5p.m. Sat 10-4

Black Angus. Appalachian Grown- All natural farm raised USDA Inspected, pro-cessed and packaged by the quarter. Heif-ers and cows bred with quality genetics for sale. Walnut Hollow Ranch, Hayesville, 828-389-8931 [email protected]

Pro-Activ Solution for sale! I didn’t read the fine print – am now swamped with the stuff. How about $20 for the $45 product package? Call me – it’s a great product but

I can’t use all of it. 706-781-3044.Sofa bed (queen) beige/ burgundy

plaid $100 and small beige recliner $60 All good condition. 706-896-6071.

33’ Travel Trailer for Sale. Very clean, no

deck with aluminum/ vinyl awning, pool, Recreation area, boat dock and storage,

Hiawassee Antique Mall 460 N. Main Street Hiawassee. Open year round. Mon.-Sat. 10-5, Sun 12-5. Antiques-Col-lectibles. 706-896-0587

Have any old Mac/Apple products -

nate old iPods and computers, even if they don’t work anymore, to Harrison by contacting [email protected].

Wanted: Old Pinball machines, electro-mechanical, . Call 828-389-6459

Looking for bumper-pull horse trail-er in good shape. Nothing too pricey. If you have one for sale or you want to get rid of call 706-299-1614.

MODELS NEEDED: -male models for pseudo bridal shoot. No compensation but photographer will provide images for your portfolio. Please email best images of yourself and we will contact chosen models. [email protected] #

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

Free Beagle to good home 678-520-2863

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

139 Acres of land with with trout stream. Good place for campground.

has spring - lacks two filter tests for be-ing state approved. Has nice views and would be good for developing. Price: $7,000 per acre. That’s less than half of what it has been priced for. Call 828.835.7880.

Investment Property near YH Col-lege? 3 BR Brick House, remodeled on

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$195,000.00 Steve 201-315-9818At Award Mobile Homes,

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Double-wide. FREE Fireplace, FREE Dishwasher, FREE Micro-wave Oven, FREE Entertainment Center, FREE TV, FREE Glamour Bath with sepa-rate shower, FREE Furniture, and much, much, more! Save $28,000 and now

-livery and set up and payments could be as low as $395.00 a month. One of many Specials. Award Mobile Homes – 1 mile North of Highway 53 on Highway 515, Jasper, Ga. 1-800-964-6638.

Award Mobile Homes has the lowest prices anywhere! Save thousands! Spa-cious NEW Double-wide 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath with appliances, storm windows, plush carpet, House type front door, 8

Furniture and FREE Delivery and set-up. Payments on this new home could be less than $299.00 a month. Of course this home comes with all the warranties. One of many Specials. Award Mobile Homes, 1 mile North of Highway 53 on Highway 515, Jasper, Ga. 1-800-964-6638. Open Mon.- Sat. 10-6 p.m. and Sun. 1 – 5 p.m. We also take trade-ins.

Award Mobile Homes has the low-est prices anywhere on New and Used Homes. Used 16 x 80 Single-wide Year

Double-wide 28 x 56 , 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath

Award Mobile Homes, North Georgi’s

Highway 53 on Highway 515, Jasper, Ga. 1-800-964-6638. Financing available.

stop THE CAR HONEY! $319,000 short sale Make offer- in town- lake view,

oversize 2 car garage, complete apart-ment downstairs. Many, many extras. Al-most new. Excellent condition. Must sell. Beautifully furnished by designer. Owner must sell furniture and furnishings at

-tor; 706-781-7028

Lots within a gated community. Reduced. Highest elevation in Towns County. Call 706-896-2353.

Must sell!

lots, long range, year round mountain views. Well established neighborhood; $36,500 each; 706-781-5274.

1999 RV Winnebago Rialta 22F Coach has only 71050 miles, full size bed, great condition, winter sale $4700 contact: [email protected]/ 336-464-2457.

Unrestricted Creekfront 1.4 acres own both sides of creek off Firescreek Rd

-er on site, elect. available, 3 bdrm septic permit on file. Beautiful Mtn. views with convenient location near town and Fire-screek Park. Must Sell $45K Come build your dream home or vacation property. Email at [email protected] or call for more info, survey available. 352-229-6764.

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

2BDRM/2BA mobile, CHA, complete-ly furnished on pond, 55+ community. Year round Mtn. views, decks, carport, many extras. $49,500. 706-896-8363 or 706-897-0311.

Nothing else like it in Towns County. 2 unrestricted lots for sale or

drive-ways already done by owner. All you have to do is place your RV, park model, or home on lot. 706-207-4159.

1 BR, 1 1/2 BA

custom kitchen. $550./ mo. + secu-rity deposit. 706-745-2297 or 770-712-2107

3 Bedroom, 2 Bath partially fur-

$850.00 per month. 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath $450.00 per month. 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath furnished $350.00 per month. Refer-ences and Security deposit required. 828-507-1617.

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

FOR RENT - 2 BR/2.5 BA, Mountain

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$700.00 month. 706-897-1734NEW NAME, NEW DEALS! NOW

Renting 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath, 2 Bed-room, 1 1/2 Bath from $475 to $595, includes all appliances, free water and trash disposal. NO steps and Pet friendly. Ridgeline Apartments, 3346 Highway 64 East, Hayesville, NC. 828-389-1545 #

2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Cabin for rent

in Hanging Dog area. Unfurnished, washer/dryer, fireplace. $550 per month. Call 1-828-360-4630

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

Young Harris rentals available Mountain Realty 706-379-3115

3br/2ba 2 car attached garage close to Young Harris College. Beau-

plus utilities; 706-897-3730.5br/3ba Upscale home 2 car ga-

rage 1.71 acres near Young Harris Col-lege. $1200 per month/deposit plus utilities or for sale $399,000. Call 706-896-6208.

3 BR 1 1/2 BA mobile home – not in a trailer park. $300 a month. (828) 837-6222. #

2 Br- 2 Bath Lakeview on Highway 175 $500 a month . 828-524-0514 or 828-507-1617

3,000 square foot Commercial Building for rent in downtown Mur-phy. $800 per month. Call 828-837-6222 #

2 Bedroom 1 Bath house for rent in the town of Andrews. Call 828-837-6222 #

Newer Lake Nottely Waterfront -

ed lakefront home.Unfurnished, par-tially furnished, or furnished. $1,000

Nottely, Unfurnished basement for storage,Call 706-258-7134 or 561-289-7493

Two bedroom, one bath Mobile Home for Rent in Hiawassee, Ga. $125 per week or $400 per month plus $200 deposit. No pets. Call 706-835-6561

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