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1 dollar /51 cents mailed Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 • www.claycountyprogress.com • Hayesville, NC Vol. 42, No. 06 • 2 sections • 20 pages Southwire closing in March By Lorrie Ross “This decision is not a reflection on the was not released. Staff Writer people, the quality or the performance of “We will ensure that those affected are the facility, nor is it one we take lightly,” treated with dignity and respect during After more than five years of being Southwire’s president and CEO Rich this transition,” Stinson continued. “As part of the Clay County’s employer land- Stinson said in the press release. “As we move forward, we will not waver in scape, Southwire announced last week it we look at our long-term strategy, we our focus to deliver sustainable solu- will close its Hayesville manufacturing must ensure we are properly aligned to tions that drive continuous improve- facility March 31. make the best use of our facilities and ment for our customers, our markets, The announcement was made Thurs- best meet the needs of our customers.” our employees and our communities.” day, Jan. 30 by a press release from the Some employees will be eligible to Southwire arrived in Clay County in company’s director of communications bid on open positions and transfer to 2014 after acquiring Coleman Cable and and employee engagement representa- another facility within the company, adding it to its array of manufacturing tive, Ashley Bush. The Hayesville plant according to the press release. Employ- plants. Southwire Company, LLC is one employs approximately 45 employees ees eligible for positions, but do not of North America’s largest wire and and has about 7,500 employees in 33 want to transfer to one of Southwire’s cable producers and is considered a plants, 10 customer service centers other locations, will be offered severance leader in technology and innovation. In and multiple sales and support offices packages. Information about how many addition, Southwire and its subsidiaries Southwire will be closing its plant in Hayesville as of March 31. This plant employs about 45 people. around the world. employees will have that opportunity See SOUTHWIRE A3 Say Manufacturing Something industry gears launched up in ‘50s, ‘60s By Kate Scroggs to an industrial one. “That’s Guest Writer why it was so important. The governor got industry in school Before Southwire, it was here. People were leaving the Coleman Cable and before farms and needed jobs — men App allows young that, the manufacturing and women,” said Herman plant just off Tusquittee Swanson was one of Ameri- people to report Road was American Compo- can Components’ long-time problems anonymously nents Inc. The Pennsylvania workers. based company, ACI served The governor at the time By Lorrie Ross Clay County many years and was James Holshouser and in Staff Writer brought an effort a multi- eople to bring Cutting. Bullying. School shootings tude of were prosper- and suicide. These are just some of the jobs that P ity to the leaving the ways American youth hurt themselves had not long ne- farms and need- or someone else. While Clay County been pre- glected is not immune to these issues, a new viously ed jobs — men moun- solution is now available to help reduce avail- and women,” tain com- the likelihood of these dangers for local able. said Herman munities, students. South- Swanson he start- The Say Something Anonymous wire is ~ Herman ed ac- Reporting System, or SS-ARS, offers a Clay County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer and District Training Co- clos- tively re- means of reporting anything a student ordinator Melissa Mariano trained Clay County Schools students about the Say ing its Swanson cruiting does or says which may be considered Something Anonymous Reporting App. The student in the foreground has the doors in manufac- threatening to himself or someone else. app open on his phone. March, but the building turing companies to come Students from grade five and up, other forms of violence and self-harm tion before committing violent acts or where it was housed and to the area. He dangled the along with staff, have been taught to to our students,” Mariano said. “They attempting suicide. the start of the manufactur- ever-popular tax credits in recognize potential warning signs that were taught the three steps that could “Eighty-seven percent of active ing industry is part of Clay front of them and they came could indicate someone is a danger. SS- make a difference in looking out for school shooters planned their attacks in County’s history. Here’s an in droves, much to the benefit ARS encourages students, teachers or each other every day in their school and advance and often gave verbal or social excerpt from the June 7, 2018 of the people. other school staff to say something to a community.” signs that they were planning to harm edition of the Progress: In addition to the myriad of trusted adult or use the anonymous re- Step 1 is look for warning signs and others,” she said. “Thirty-seven percent Charles Wellard had been sewing factories that moved porting system, which has been down- threats. Step 2 is when you observe a threats of violence were sent electroni- granted a patent for a revolu- into the area, ACI decided loaded as a free app on their phones. warning sign or threat, act immediately cally before a violent act occurred. By tionary new electrical resistor to move here as well. When Clay County Schools Sheriff’s Re- and take it seriously. For step 3, say teaching our student body the three and other related products in Clifton Precision, the com- source Officer Melissa Mariano trained something, tell a trusted adult or use simple steps of how to look for warning the late ‘50s and early ‘60s, pany that Wellard left to start students and staff about the app. She the Say Something Anonymous Report- signs and threats, act immediately and when American Components his own venture, moved here said the Sandy Hook Promise Say ing System. take it serious and to say something Incorporated was located it proved there was a work- Something Anonymous Reporting sys- “Students were taught how to down- we can become better at reducing vio- in Conshohocken, Penn. He force that could sustain such tem was created by some of the parents load the Say Something App or to use lence and creating a healthier and safer didn’t realize that by doing so technical work. Bud Cherry, of the children who lost their lives in the the website or hotline to send in a tip school system for our students.” he would eventually be bring- long-time ACI employee said, Sandy Hook Elementary School shoot- or ask for help,” she said. “Schools are Here is how the Say Something ing hundreds of jobs to a poor “They knew that there was a ing that happened on Dec. 14, 2012 in safe, but they are not immune from Anonymous Reporting System works: mountain town that was in ready workforce that could Newtown, Conn. Students from both acts of violence and this training was to 1. After observing or hearing anything desperate need of them. work on these small compo- Hayesville Middle and Hayesville High empower the student body to Say Some- scary or disturbing, especially on social In the late ‘60s and early nents.” Schools received the training. thing when they see a warning sign.” media, it is reported anonymously ‘70s Hayesville was well on It wasn’t long before they “A critical component in preventing Mariano said individuals often ex- through SS-ARS, a 24-hour, seven days its way to transitioning from had established a factory in school shootings, bullying, suicides and hibit warning signs and share informa- See SCHOOL A3 a mainly farming community See INDUSTRY A3

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For details email: • Shooting Creek VFD is (443) 517-7050. 28, democratic convention month at Shooting Creek Commissioners, 6:45 p.m. nailedbookclub@hotmail. selling two-sided 911 signs • Mountain Magic Table at the school cafeteria. Pot Community Center, e-mail: the first Thursday of the com or call (706) 897-9804. with large white lettering that Tennis Club, 6 p.m. Thurs- luck, bring food to share. For [email protected] month in the multi-purpose • The Murphy Art Center could save lives. Call 389- days at the Pine Log Baptist details call (828) 347-1459. or call 389-1034. room at the Clay County has a classroom available for 8265, leave message. They Church fellowship hall in • The Clay County Repub- • Eastern Hot Rodder’s Courthouse. Call 389-0089. you. For details contact: Pen- also have a jam session at 6 Brasstown. Call (828) 837- lican Party meets the third Midweek Motoring cruise-in • Clay County Sewer and ny Johnson, classroom co- p.m. every second Saturday of 7658. Thursday of the month at at the Comfort Grub on 64W Water, 6:30 p.m. the first ordinator, email: ClassesAt- the month. Bring your instru- • Pickleball, 8 a.m. Mon- the Clay County Senior Cen- in Murphy, 5-8 p.m. every Thursday of the month in [email protected] or call ment and join us. For details day-Friday at the Veterans ter, 196 Ritter Road. Bring a third Wednesday. For details the multi-purpose room at (828) 494-7403 call 389-8840. Memorial Ballpark tennis covered dish snack or dessert call John at (828) 516-2259. the Clay County Courthouse. • The Peacock Perform- • Linda Palmieri is the Cer- courts or the basketball court. to share at 6:30 p.m. Meet- • Clay County Lions Club, Call 389-1361. ing Arts Center, with Viking tified Application Counselor Call Harry Jarrett, (828) 361- ing will begin at 7 p.m. For 6:30 p.m. the first Thursday • Clay County Board of River Cruises, is raffling 200 for Clay County. If you have 9061 or the Clay County Rec. details, contact Larry J. Ford of the month. Call 389-2023 Education, 6 p.m. the fourth tickets, the winner of which any questions concerning Af- Department (828) 389-0368. at (828) 421-5721. or 389-3890. Monday of the month. Call will have a choice of a 2020 fordable Healthcare Act such Senior Center: • Small Town Main Street/ • Clay Lodge #301 of AF & 389-8513. cruise for two. Tickets are as special enrollment periods, Mondays 9 a.m. whittlin’ Historic Hayesville Inc., 6:30 AM 7 p.m. the third Monday • Clay County ABC Board, $100 each and available at tax forms 1095A, hardship woodcarvers; 10 a.m. blood p.m. the fourth Tuesday of of each month at the Masonic 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 at the Peacock office 10 a.m. to exemptions from the penalty; pressure; 11:15 a.m. Senior each month at town hall. Lodge, Hayesville. For details the Clay County Manager’s 2 p.m. weekdays and Tiger’s appeals and general informa- stretch exercise; 11:30 a.m. Details are available at: www. email: claylodgenc@gmail. Offices Building Department on the square. The drawing tion. Call (828) 400-3149. congregate lunch; 11:30 a.m. historichayesvilleinc.com. com or call (828) 565-1860. conference room. will be March 15 at the last • Fentanyl: Most people Bridge; 1 p.m. wellness work- • Moms’ Connection, a sup- • Brasstown Woodturners • Clay County Board of performance of the 2020 do not know much about the out; 2 p.m. Rummikub. port group for moms of kids Guild meets the first Saturday Elections, 4 p.m. Tuesday, opening theatre production, chemical. One of the things Tuesdays 9 a.m. nifty 0-5 years with free child care/ of each month at the Hayes- Feb. 11, 18, 25 and 28 at the “Out of Order.” that makes fentanyl so dan- needlecrafts; 10 a.m. to 12 activities, 10-11:30 a.m. the ville High School carpentry Board of Elections office, 54 • ACT2 players will present gerous is it can be absorbed p.m. SHIIP/Medicare coun- third Friday of each month shop. Call (706) 896-5711. Church St. “Rex’s Exes” for the annual into the system through skin seling; 10 a.m. Wii bowling; at Good Shepherd Episcopal • Southern Appalachian • The Mobile DMV will be Dessert Fund Raiser. Shows contact, getting it on your 10:30 a.m. tablet tutors; 11:30 Church, 495 Herbert Hills Dr. Modern Quilt Guild, 6 p.m. at the Community Services will be at Valleytown Cultural skin could cause a potentially a.m. congregate lunch; 1 p.m. Visit our Facebook page at: the second Thursday of each Building, 1 Riverside Circle, Arts Center, 125 Chestnut St fatal overdose. Hand and foot card game. momsconnectionhayesville, month at Bless My Stitches Hayesville from 9 a.m. to 4 Andrews, N.C. at 3 p.m. Fri- • Vaping: One study found Wednesdays 9 a.m. corn call Susan (828) 361-7175. Quilt shop in Murphy. Call p.m. Tuesday March 3. For day and Saturday, Feb.7 and that those who vape the hole; 10:30 a.m. chair yoga; • Better Breathers Club, (828) 835-4900 for details. details call (919) 715-7000. 8 and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb equivalent to a pack of ciga- 11:15 a.m. senior stretch ex- 5 p.m. the second Monday • Caring for the caregiver 9. Tickets are $15 and include rettes a day had a 70 per- ercise; 11:30 a.m. congregate of the month at McConnell support group, 3 p.m. the sec- ENTERTAINMENT nonalcoholic beverages and cent higher risk of stroke. lunch; 1 p.m. wellness work- Memorial Baptist Church, ond Tuesday of each month desserts. Call (828) 361-2781 For details on fentanyl or out; 2 p.m. Mah Jong. 84 Church Street, Hiawassee. at Brasstown Manor, 108 • Literary Hour - Netwest or email: [email protected] for vaping visit: https://www. Thursdays 9:30 a.m. bead Contact (706) 896-7196. Church St., Hiawassee. Call Poetry and Prose group read- reservations. narcononnewliferetreat.org/ by number; 10 a.m. music by • Trout Unlimited Unaka (706) 896-4285. ings will be held 7 p.m. the blog/vaping-linked-to-seri- Terry & The Retirees, fourth Chapter 201, 7 p.m. the • Hayesville Civitan Club, third Thursday of each month COMMUNITY ous-health-problems.html. Thursday of the month; 10:30 fourth Monday of month at 6:30 p.m. the first Tuesday at the John C. Campbell Folk Narconon can help you take a.m. Wii bowling; 11:15 a.m. the Sweetwater Campus of of each month at Mariolino’s School. Contact Mary at: • Spring Coggins Clinic steps to overcome addiction seniors in-the-know educa- Hayesville First United Meth- Grill. For details, call 389- maryricketson311@hotmail. will be held from 10 a.m. to in your family. Call for free tion series; 11:30 a.m. con- odist Church. Call Bobby 6231 or email: ncwestcivitan. com. 2 p.m. Saturday, March 7 at screenings or referrals, (800) gregate lunch; 1 p.m. creative Hand (828) 557-1202. org/clubs. • Writing classes are avail- the Shooting Creek Arena, 431-1754. oil painting. able throughout the year 1717 Old Hwy 64 Hayesville. • Oak Forest United Meth- Fridays 10 a.m. Bingo; at John C. Campbell Folk Coggins and vaccines offered odist Church, 990 Oak Forest 11:15 a.m. Senior stretch ex- School. Visit: www.folk- at discounted prices. Rabies/ Road, has a celebrate recov- ercise; 11:30 a.m. congregate school.org. Distemper/Parvo and Feline ery group meeting 6 p.m. lunch; 11:30 a.m. bridge; • The NetWest poetry Leukemia available for cats every Wednesday. For details 12 p.m. line dancing; 1 p.m. group, 7 p.m. the first Thurs- and dogs. Hosted by Clay call (828) 389-9077. hand and foot card game. day of each month at Tri- County Trails & Rails 4-H • Self-defense classes, date Other services County Community College. Horse Club and Dr. Brittany and time, TBA. If interested • Caregiver education from Contact Janice at: janicem@ Beil, Whiskey River Large in participating, call Judith, 10-11 a.m. the first Wednes- yhc.edu. Animal Mobile Vet. Contact 389-0797. day of the month. • Mountain Regional Arts Tiffany Harrison at (828) • Parkinson’s Disease sup- • Medicare counseling, and Crafts Guild, 4 p.m. the 361-9561 for details. port group meetings, 3 p.m. by appointment; Meals on second Tuesday of the month • N.C. Cooperative Exten- the second Wednesday of Wheels, by appointment; se- at Calvary Alliance Church in sion, Clay County Center is each month on the second nior companion, by appoint- Chatuge Harbor across from offering an 8 week Master floor of Cadence Bank, Blairs- ment. Other activities include the high school in Hiawassee. Gardener Program. There is ville. Call 389-1185. checkers/chess, computer For details call ArtWorks, a fee for this course. To learn • The Wellness Center of- lab, fitness center, pool table, (706) 896-0932. more or register visit go.ncsu. fers Feel Good Friday, 7 p.m. shuffleboard table, jigsaw • The North Carolina Writ- edu/claycounty or call 828- the first Friday of the month. puzzle and walking trail. For ers Network, 7 p.m. the sec- 389-6305. Through March 5. Call (706) 781-4048. details call 389-9271. ond Thursday of each month • Learn to manage your • The food pantry of Matt’s • The Cherokee County at Tri-County Communi- sheep and goat herds prop- Ministry, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Senior Games Committee, 9 ty College in the McSwain erly. N.C. Cooperative Exten- Saturdays at the pantry on a.m. the third Monday of the Building conference room. sion, Clay County Center is W.J. Cabe Road across U.S. month at the senior center, For details e-mail: bobby. offering a free Small Rumi- 64 E from Ledford’s Chapel Murphy. Call (828) 837-6411 [email protected] or call nant Symposium, Feb. 11. To Church. Call 389-2185 or or (828) 835-3202. (828) 361-2025. learn more and register visit: visit: www.mattsministry.org • Celebrate Life Gallery go.ncsu.edu/claycounty or for details. at the Murphy Art Center CLUBS call (828) 389-6305. • Joseph’s Coat Closet, • The Clay County Demo- is looking for local and re- • Tax-Aide volunteers will ministry of Old Union Baptist cratic Party from 5-8 p.m. gional 3D artists to feature be available to assist with Church, Highway 76, Young in the gallery. Call (561) 601- federal and state income Harris, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every 6484 or e-mail: info@cel- tax preparation and filing Tuesday. Clothing and shoes ebrateLifeGallery.net. through Thursday, April 9. are free to those who are in Moss Memorial This service will be provided need. Library events: by appointment on Wednes- • Union County Ecumeni- For details about events days from 1-5:45 p.m. and cal Food Pantry, 10 a.m. call (828) 389-8401. Thursdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to 2 p.m. every Thursday • The library will be closed at the Murphy Public Library. at Mountain Presbyterian Saturday, Feb. 15. Appointments can be made Church, 3831 Highway 515 • Story time 10 a.m. every by calling the library at (828) East, Blairsville. For details Tuesday for ages 0-6. 837-2417 or visiting the li- contact Rev. Travis Adams • Lego Club 5:30 p.m. Tues- brary located at 9 Blumenthal or Denise at (706) 745-8036. day, Feb. 18 for ages 5 and up. Street, Murphy, N.C. • If you have Medicare and • Lego Night 6 p.m. Tues- • 4-H Volunteers can lead need help paying for your day, Feb. 25 for ages 11-18. a club, teach youth, serve prescription medications, • Book share 2 p.m. Friday, on a committee or organize call 389-9271 to find out if Feb. 14. events. Interested in being you are eligible for the Extra • Coffee with the Poets and a 4-H volunteer call Julie at Help Program. Writers, 10:30 a.m. Wednes- 389-6305. • Celebrate Recovery, day, March 18. Contact Glen- • The Guardian Ad Litem World Harvest Church North, da Beall at: glendabeall@ program seeking volunteers 6:30 p.m. every Friday. Lo- msn.com. to be the voice of a child in cated at 135 Bud Franklin • Mountain Area Storytell- court. There will be a train- Drive, Blairsville, Ga. 30512 ers, 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. ing class for volunteers in off of 515 between Blue Ridge 20. Contact Kanute Rarey: Clay and Cherokee counties. and Blairsville. For details [email protected] or For details, contact Tonya at call (706) 374-6175. (502) 525-7272 for details. the Cherokee County GAL • Jerry Taylor’s “On the office at (828) 837-8003; Census Trail: The United ACTIVITIES visit: www.volunteerforgal. States Census from 1790 org or www.facebook.com/ • Bingo, 7 p.m. Wednesdays to 2020,” 2 p.m. Saturday, ncGuardianAdLitem. at the Blairsville Civic Center. Feb. 29. • REACH of Clay County Call (706) 300-5722. • Front Porch Classroom support groups for survi- • Bingo at the Bradford, contact Stacey Owens- vors of domestic violence 9:30 a.m., Mondays at Brass- Molton, (828) 389-6119 or and sexual assault 2-3 p.m. town Manor, 108 Church Samantha Anderson, (828) on Thursdays. For details Street, Hiawassee. 361-4391 for details. call 389-0797, this is also a • There is an exercise class • High School Equivalency 24/7 hotline. No child care at Good Shepherd Episcopal Diploma class or English for provided. Church, 8 a.m. on Mondays, Non-English Speakers. Call • A Parkinson’s support/ Wednesdays and Fridays. Dottie Stafford-Ortega, Tri- exercise group at Erlanger Gentle chair yoga classes at County Community College, Western North Carolina 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Thurs- (828) 835-4208. Peachtree Athletic and Reha- days. For details call Pat Jor- • Friends of the Library bilitation Center, 11 a.m. to 12 dan, 389-8981 or visit: www. Book Store is open from 10 p.m. the second Thursday of goodshepherdhayesville.org. a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday - every month. The PARC gym • Exercise classes at Hayes- Saturday. is located at 3764 E. US Hwy. ville First United Methodist • Nailed Book Club meets Clay County Progress News Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 - A3 Southwire held an annual school through a Southwire SCR system quality or the performance of the by this decision are treated with SOUTHWIRE supply distribution and hosted a and Southwire produces one half of facility,” Bush said. “As we look at dignity and respect,” she said. “As Continued from A1 back-to-school cookout for the local the wire and cable used to transmit our long-term strategy, we have we move forward, we will not waver community, too. Literature shared and distribute electricity through- to ensure that we are making the in our focus to deliver sustainable also manufacture metal-clad cable, at the August 2019 event provided out the United States. best use of our facilities and that solutions that drive continuous portable and electronic cord prod- more details about the company, Wire and cable products cur- we are positioned to best serve our improvement for all of our stake- ucts, utility products, OEM wire which were confirmed by Bush this rently manufactured in Hayesville customers.” holders.” products and engineered products. week. Southwire produces electri- will be moved to other Southwire Bush reaffirmed what Stinson For more on Southwire, visit: Southwire supplies assembled cal wiring contained in half of of plants, Bush explained. “The deci- said, “These kinds of decisions are www.southwire.com. products, contractor equipment American homes. Plus, one half sion to close our Hayesville plant is never easy and it is our commit- and hand tools, as well. of the world’s copper rod passes not a reflection on the people, the ment that all employees impacted factory, but it did. Interest- Mazza, along with Wellard grew their facility on the I opened them for the wire shifts, sometimes more than ingly, it also housed the and Walt Douglas relocated square and broke ground plant,” Swanson said. they saw their own family. INDUSTRY offices of “Doc” Staton and to Hayesville in 1966 to open on their new manufacturing They employed hundreds If you were to look at the Continued from A1 several apartments, one the plant. building which is now occu- of people in the area while old employment roster you the side of the square that where key ACI employee That first year they only pied by Southwire which is their doors were open and would likely see many famil- now houses Edward Jones Howard Mazza lived until employed a few workers but closing its doors at the end provided a living for even iar names. and Fine Construction, his wife Sandy moved to the plant grew with each of March. more. “It’s hard to emphasize among others. be with him. Sandy was the passing year, putting more ACI closed its doors in The employees were like how important it was that It seems implausible that long-time assistant principal and more local people to 1982. “One day I locked the family. They saw each other the company came here,” the building could house a of Hayesville High School. work. They eventually out- doors for ACI and the next day in and day out for long said Cherry

of Clay County students ex- thanks to the Sandy Hook plained. In order to create a Promise. In addition to the SCHOOL What is a warning sign? Continued from A1 sustainable, coordinated ef- app, the group provides crisis fort to improve school safety, center counselor training to Warning signs are thoughts, feelings, ac- • Fear of riding the bus or going to a week, to a crisis center, mo- community-wide programs help evaluate tips and contact tions and behaviors that show you that an school. bile app, or website. Whomever must be instituted. Besides authorities. adolescent may intend to hurt themselves • Will not forgive or forget the wrongs of is reporting must identify the students, everyone from teach- The program meets the or others. other people. associated school. ers, parents, and law enforce- school safety requirement It is important that you • A big personality change. 2. The submitted tip is tri- ment to health professionals mandated by North Carolina don’t dismiss warning • Feelings of isolation. aged by certified crisis center and elected officials must be General Statute 115C-105.51. signs as someone just • Dramatic changes in counselors who collect infor- involved in the efforts. “One of the most important joking around, being physical appearances. dramatic, or seeking at- • Other warning signs in- mation about the tip. North Carolina State School pieces of the puzzle of school tention. clude actions that are more 3. The tip is delivered to the Superintendent Mark Johnson safety that we are very excited Some warning signs obvious to observe, such as impacted school, as well as the said Say Something Anony- to be able to add, starting next might be more subtle giving away possessions. 911 center or law enforcement, mous Reporting System is year, is the student voice,” if needed. or harder to observe. Here are some ex- • Fascination with suicide. being made available to all Johnson said. “Students have amples of warning signs: • Rigid beliefs or ideologies. 4. The tip is assessed as public middle and high school a way to easily let us know any • Withdrawal from others • Bragging about access to guns. life safety or non-life safety students across North Caro- concerns.” • Bullying or hitting • Fascination with weapons. and intervention is done for lina. “Students will be able To report anonymous tips, • Having negative role models, like • Fascination with school shootings. at-risk individuals. Local law to download the app and, use the mobile app which is school shooters. • Fascination with and/or writing/draw- enforcement is involved, when importantly, be able to report available for Apple of Android • Excessive anger. ing about death. necessary. any kind of behavior they find devices, call 1-844-5-SAYNOW • Extreme mood changes. • Recruiting a friend to join an attack 5. Once all actions have been troubling,” he said. or submit a tip online at: www. • Feelings of rejections. • Warning a friend to stay away from done, the school closes out North Carolina is the sec- saysomething.net. • Thoughts or plans of harming them- school or an event. the tip. ond state to implement the Visit Clay County Schools selves or others. • Bragging about an upcoming attack. A letter sent to guardians program after Pennsylvania, website: www.clayschools.org. • Blames others for own failures. Board of Commissioners agenda for Feb. 6 The Clay County Board • Pledge of allegiance. Executive; Air Life Georgia. • Health and Human Ser- ing members to the Special • Old business. of Commissioners will hold • Public comments. • Consideration of a Veter- vices Agency. Board of Equalization and • Update on No Wake Zone their regular scheduled • Proposal to approve Au- ans Park — Dwight McClure, • Health Department Stra- Review for 2020-2021 term. & Swimming Area — Dr. Rob meeting at 6:45 p.m. Thurs- dit — Debbie Mauney, In- American Legion; Bob Bond, tegic Plan for 2020-2025 — • Approval of budget Peck. day, Feb. 6, 2020 in the terim County Manager. VFW. Stephanie Johnson. amendments. • Executive session. multi-purpose room, located • Update Mobile Home/ • Sheriff’s Department • Consent agenda. at 261 Courthouse Drive. RV Ordinance — Merinda yearly update — Sheriff Bob- • Approval of minutes. The tentative agenda is as Woody, County Attorney. by Deese. • Approval of refunding follows: • Air Methods update — • Small Town Main Street tax payments/advertising • Prayer. Marcus Lindsey, Account — Sandy Zimmerman. delinquent taxes/appoint-

Clay County Arrest Report The following warrants second degree trespass, rob- phetamine and possession 40, of Robbinsville, N.C., were issued through the Clay bery with a dangerous weap- of drug paraphernalia. failure to appear on a mis- County Sheriff’s Office for on, possession of metham- • Charlona Leshan Presley, demeanor. Jan. 27-Feb. 2. All individu- als are considered innocent unless proven otherwise in court. • Michael Robert Cone, 55, of Hayesville, two counts of selling/delivering a schedule II controlled substance and manufacturing a schedule II controlled substance. • Chad Lefate Patterson, 42, of Hayesville, two counts of failure to appear on a mis- demeanor. • Timothy Lee Allen Shaf- fer, 29, of Hayesville, posses- sion of methamphetamine and extradition/fugitive of other state. • Hailei Laci Cooper, 20, of Marble, N.C., possession of methamphetamine. • Jeremiah Boyd Burch, 36, of Hayesville, IV-D non- support child. Released on Jan. 31. • Danielle Lynn Dills, 33, of Hayesville, second degree trespass. Released on Feb. 1. • Wesley Foster Dunn, 31, of Hayesville, obtaining property by false pretense, A4 - Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 Opinions Clay County Progress

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They’re • To take a bias in support of the com- inclusive. They don’t try to munities we serve providing aggressive, shut people out of the pro- visionary leadership. cess. They’re good listeners This mission will be accomplished Mobile home, RV park ordinance is not fair and ask a lot of questions. through the teamwork of professionals While I appreciate the intent of lines for the issuance of septic seasonal influx of RV owners, it who are dedicated to truth, integrity, the proposed Mobile Home and system permits. seems shortsighted to restrict RV At the same time, they’re loyalty, quality and hard work. We be- RV Park ordinance, after reading it For instance, if a property owner usage in this manner. articulate: describing prob- lieve that a community must first know in its entirety, I am troubled by the wanted to provide four, afford- Equally troubling is that the pro- lems understandably and about itself in order to act in its own impact on the small landowner. able, one-bedroom tiny homes for posed ordinance prohibits using approachably is a key part best interest. I am aware the county presently himself and each of his three kids, RVs or tiny homes for “permanent of leadership, as is persuad- We believe strong newspapers build contends with some astoundingly he would be prohibited from doing habitation.” This ignores the fact ing others that you’re right. strong communities ... “Newspapers get dense mobile home and RV parks. so under the proposed ordinance. that some RVs and tiny homes are They usually think in terms things done!” The county commissioners are If he wanted to split his 4-acre acquired for the purpose of perma- of practical options: what’s certainly justified in drafting an or- parcel into four 1-acre lots, then nent habitation. Also problematic the problem, what are the President - Dink NeSmith dinance to govern future develop- in keeping with current county is that the definition of “perma- facts, what options do we Chairman - Tom Wood ments. ordinances, he could potentially nent habitation” is absent from have for dealing with the Regional Publisher - David Brown However, the proposed ordi- build four separate three-bedroom the ordinance and seems left to problem? Clay County Progress The nance, as written, overly restricts homes. The result is a possible 12 the subjective interpretation of the Many of our greatest is an affiliate of Community property rights and discriminates bedrooms on the same 4 acres. enforcement officer. leaders have had a kind of Newspapers, Inc. Athens, Ga. against affordable housing. In its present state the proposed While it is vital to establish cri- energy that most of us can Specifically, the current pro- ordinance unfairly discriminates teria for managing the inevitability only admire — the sort of • Copyright Copyright 2019. posed ordinance prohibits a prop- against affordable housing. RVs of high-density housing, such goals perseverance and wide- Clay County Progress. No part of erty owner who owns fewer than 5 and tiny homes provide affordable can be accomplished by consistent ranging breadth of effort this publication may be reproduced acres from having more than one and immediately accessible hous- and equitable guidelines that place that people like John Adams in any manner without specific RV or tiny home built on wheels ing when traditionally constructed affordable housing options on the displayed. Politics is not a written permission of the publisher. on their property. homes are not a viable option. same regulatory footing as site- game for low-energy people. All rights reserved. Therefore, a private landowner Property owners should only be re- built homes. We have a form of gov- would be prohibited from hosting stricted by rules that apply equally With careful consideration for ernment that encourages Publication No. 56430. ordinary people to solve the Periodicals postage paid to Hayesville, more than one, environmentally to all forms of housing. If you are all the county’s landowners, the problems of their communi- NC postmaster. In the event of friendly, tiny home of less than permitted to have a three-bedroom proposed ordinance should be a typographical errors in advertisements, 400 square feet on his property of house, you should be permitted tool to guide Clay County in sus- ties, states and the nation the Progress will be responsible for only 4 acres at any given time. A parcel to have three 1-bedroom units tainable development for decades as a whole and yet effective the space occupied by the error. that size could easily accommodate regardless of whether they are site- to come. leadership is vital. To get multiple tiny homes or RVs and built or transportable. Consider- Abby Elmore, realtor anything done, to harness Want to sell the Progress? fall well within the current guide- ing Clay County benefits from the Chapman Hall Realtors the collective energy and wisdom of ordinary Ameri- To order the local cans, we need leaders who newspaper to sell Making room for miracles in your life is a must possess at least some of in your Clay County I was sick for about two weeks in The Lord had me completely me, was a picture that is hanging the qualities and conscious business, call the August 2019 with what I thought focused on him. I did not see in the doctor’s office when I went public-spiritedness of our Progress office 389-8431 and was prolonged food poisoning or the turbulence around me in the for the follow up visit. I was not founders. arrange for us to a bacterial infection. During the situation. I remember telling the aware it was hanging there until I don’t know if we’ll ever deliver it to your second week I had an unbearable surgeon before the surgery, that after the surgery. produce another generation business every week abdominal pain. My husband took the mass was OK, no other organs This picture depicts Jesus of leaders like our founding — your customers me to Union General Hospital were affected and that Jesus guiding a surgeon’s hand in the generation. What I do know, will thank you. ER and the CT scan revealed a 30 would be in the surgery room with operating room. This confirmed however, is that every time cm mass (12 inches long and 3 him. After the surgery the doctor what the Lord showed me before we enter a voting booth, we inches wide). I was transferred to came and spoke to my husband the surgery. have the opportunity to try. Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga and daughter and stated it was a If you would like to join us on Lee Hamilton is a distin- Tenn. The doctor stated that the miracle I was still alive. This was Sunday’s we meet in the United guished scholar, Indiana mass over my left ovary was dying because of the amount of infection Community Bank, small commu- University School of Global and causing an infection. in the intestinal area. nity room, 177 Hwy 515, Blairsville, and International Studies; The peace of God carried me In the most turbulent situations Ga. Great Grace Revival Ministries and a professor of practice, National from the beginning in this unex- in life, from a natural prospective, – Dig to the Rock - Prayer, 10:30 IU School of Public and Envi- Newspaper pected journey. I liken it to the the peace of God that surpasses a.m. Gathering, 11 a.m. Pastors ronmental Affairs. He was a Association passage in Matthew 14:28-33 human reasoning can guide you Gary and Teresa Patterson website member of the U.S. House of Member of the Clay County where Peter steps out of the boat and produce a miracle. The one is: www.greatgrace4u.com. Representatives for 34 years. Chamber of Commerce to walk on the water to meet Jesus. thing that really confirmed this to Teresa Patterson Newspaper Staff

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commercial? Amber Baine Gilreath: Vikki Jones Rogers: Tammy C. Cox: Highlight Stephen M. Fox: Hands Shirley Klein: “Ragged The Google one. Made me Take it home boy and “Can’t by far was the tribute to “Old down Bill Murray and the Old Flag” tribute featur- cry. Reminded me of how my Touch This” by MC Hammer. Rugged Flag,” and the fave Jeep commercial. His costar ing the old courthouse and daddy would talk about my commercial was Doritos. in”Ground Hog Day” was Watson Park in Sylva, N.C. mama after she passed. It was Andie MacDowell of Gaffney, The second place “Old Town a beautiful commercial. S.C. whom I discovered as a Road,” with Sam Elliott. sixth grader after I left Hayes- ville in ‘62.

Your Views There should be a solution to the noise in our community without fear What does gun ownership I am not anti-gun. I commend unsettling to myself. mission for a noise ordinance. gun owners a bad name. Enough entail? Is it a right? A privilege? an article written several months Aside from the explosive There is no noise ordinance in said. Is it a given — regardless of age, back by Mr. Mosteller. I agree devices, high powered weapons Clay County. Anyone can produce So, what is a decency loving, sex, religion, moral principles, with him whole-heartedly. I have are fired within a few yards from any level of noise any time they peace seeking animal lover to ignorance, intelligence, mental had to defend my life with a gun. where my horses graze, within choose while on their property. do in Clay County, in the year status or possessor of common Although I was shaking like Bar- 100 yards of my home. This thun- After investigating my options, 2020? They move, as many have courtesy? Is it a weapon — pardon ney Fife, I had the safety off, my dering gun is so loud it leaves my I have learned from life long moved away. They relocate to a the pun — to threaten, to wield gun was loaded, cocked and ready dogs and horses trembling with residents as well as long time resi- place where civility, respect and power, to punish without due to fire. The man who had stuck fear. I can bring my dogs inside dents that if you try to appeal for common sense abide. If you don’t process of law? his hand through the glass and and try to calm them, to no avail, a noise ordinance in Clay County, like it here, you move. Despite the There are laws and ordinances was attempting to unlock the door but my horses run as if for their this is what invariably ensues — natural beauty here, the popula- regarding fire — you can use fire knew he was about to breathe his lives. the mob will show up near your tion is miniscule; as are the ame- to warm your home but you can’t last and was so warned. I believe This continues anywhere from property line as they legally can nities. Enough said. burn down your neighbors’ house. in the right to defend myself and 30 minutes to an hour. My horses and proceed to shoot their guns at In the meantime, while we are There are laws regarding driv- will continue to do so. Enough are so terrified they run wildly all hours to intimidate, teach you seeking real estate elsewhere, let ing a vehicle. You can drive on said. risking injury and sweat profusely a lesson and shut you up. Further- this be known: If anyone attempts highways and roadways if you are I have had neighbors to call and from the stress which can cause more, I’ve been warned that my to harm my animals, property, of a certain age and licensed. You ask if we felt the explosion. The colic. Colic can kill horses. I love horses and dogs, perhaps even my family or myself, you may not cannot drive at excessive speeds dishes in my cabinet rattle as if my animals. Enough said. self and my family could be poi- answer to local authorities, but or under the influence of drugs an earthquake occurred but it was I have been seeking a solution soned, shot or otherwise harmed you will answer to God Almighty. or alcohol. These type analogies accompanied by a thunderous to this dilemma. I have been told if a noise ordinance is pursued. It Enough said. can be repeated with many other boom. My dogs and horses were numerous times that I should is not a moot point to say that this Anita Segars examples. Enough said. terrified and I must admit it was petition the Clay County Com- type of mentality is what gives Conservative candidate Bennett deserves your vote to fill Meadow’s seat The 11th Congressional District take that worldview to Wash- Caucus. She has been endorsed by to defend the most innocent and stands on these and other issues, seat currently held by Republican ington and govern accordingly. caucus members Mark Meadows helpless in our society by working please visit her website. Congressman Mark Meadows is She is a strong conservative and and Jim Jordan and was extended to defund Planned Parrenthood, As a reminder, early voting for up for grabs at the end of this ses- constitutionalist who will take an invitation to join the caucus the most prolific abortion pro- the primary election — presiden- sion due to his upcoming retire- her oath of office “to defend the when elected. Bennett has fully vider in America. She is a strong tial, federal, state and local — ment. Constitution against all enemies committed to honor that invita- supporter of 2d Amendment begins on Thursday, Feb. 13 at the We support Lynda Bennett to foreign and domestic” seriously. tion on her first day in Congress. rights as envisioned by the found- Clay County Board of Elections replace Meadows and believe She is a staunch supporter of and She was also recently endorsed by ing fathers. One Stop location and ends on she will continue to advance his has met with analysts and policy the prestigious Senate Conserva- She actively supports the right Saturday, Feb. 29. Super Tuesday, robust conservative agenda. makers at The Heritage Founda- tive Fund, a national grassroots of American citizens to defend March 3 is Election Day and is the Lynda Bennett is not a ca- tion, American’s premier think organization that does not take their families, themselves, prop- last day to vote in the primary. reer politician — we already tank for “free enterprise, limited funding from Washington special erty and innocent bystanders We ask that you seriously have enough of those. She and government, individual freedom, interest groups, small group mega through concealed carry laws. consider Bennett, Conservative her husband have run a small traditional American values and a donors, or the Republican Party. She will defend these rights in Republican for Congress when business for more than 20 years strong national defense.” Like President Trump, Bennett the halls of Congress and in the casting your primary ballot. and know what it takes to meet Bennett is a strong supporter of is a strong supporter of the sanc- public square of debate. Thank you. a payroll. She is a strong and President Trump and his stron- tity of human life from conception To find out more about Ben- Jim and committed Christian who will gest allies, the House Freedom to natural death. She will fight nett for Congress and where she Mary Ann Johnson There needs to be a conservative answer to the climate change challenge What would a conserva- 763, the Energy Innovation experiences of worsening 60-65 percent of our people There is an exemption for all United States citizens tive approach to climate and Carbon Dividend Bill, storms, droughts, and wild- would get more money farmers and the military, and then let the free market change look like? It would is now in the House with fires confirms it. National back than they would pay and there is a 10 year freeze take over. It is very effec- have to be both needed and Bipartisan sponsorship polls have found that nearly out in higher energy fees. on government regula- tive, saves lives, is fair, fair. It would have to not and 75 co-sponsors. This 70 percent of Republicans Economic studies show it tion. There is also a border grows our economy, helps hurt our economy and im- plan places a progressively believe climate change is would stimulate Ameri- adjustment that would not most Americans and it does prove our health. It should increasing price on the real and 56 percent of them can innovation, spur a cause it to hurt American not cost our government also be fast, cheap, simple, production of greenhouse say the United States has to monumental growth in the businesses and that would one penny. It has support predictable, international, gases from the burning of take “aggressive” action to production of clean energy, encourage other countries from both sides of the aisle. and avoid government fossil fuels and returns all fight climate change. add millions of new Ameri- to adopt a similar policy. It is something that we regulation. It should also the money in a monthly It is eminently fair. The can jobs, and grow the The bill is short and easy to Conservatives can support. be something that can be dividend to all American companies that cause economy. It would decrease understand. Now all we need to do is supported on both sides of citizens. Ninety-seven the damage from climate greenhouse gases by 90 Simply place a fair price enact it. Please contact your the aisle. percent of climate change change would pay the costs percent by 2050. It will also on the damage that burning Congressmen and ask them So, does such a plan as experts say it is desper- in the carbon fee, and many save countless thousands of fossil fuels produces and to support such a bill. this exist? Yes, it does. HR ately needed, and our own studies show the lower American lives each year. give all the money back to Vernon Dixon, MD Fire drills important When it comes to the safety of you and your loved ones, Felicia you can never be over pre- Mull, pared. Clay County The schools practice fire Fire & Rescue drills monthly, but doing this at home is also a good hot, do not use it as an exit. idea. Discuss with everyone Find another way out of the in your home where your house. Once outside at the meeting spot is and what to meeting place, do not go back do in case of a fire. However, inside for any reason. discussing the plan is just the It is a good idea to practice first step. You should also your fire drill often and in practice this plan so that in different weather conditions. the event of a fire, everyone You may want to practice is prepared and knows what during the day, as well as to do. Be familiar with the during the night. sound that your smoke alarm Call report and carbon monoxide detec- Jan. 26-Feb. 1 tor makes. Medical - 14 When conducting a fire Landing zone - 2 drill, remember a few safety Citizen assist - 1 tips. You want to stay low Outside fire - 1 if there is smoke filling the Structure fire - 1 house. Feel doors with the Mull is the public infor- back of your hand before go- mation officer for the Clay ing through it. If the door is County Fire and Rescue. A6 - Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 Religious News Clay County Progress Obituaries Jack Ernest Earley Jack Ernest Earley, 87, passed away Sun- 11:50 a.m. Saturday at Peachtree Memorial day, Jan. 26, 2020. Baptist Church prior to the services. A Celebration of Life will be held at 12 p.m. Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy: www.iviefu- Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Peachtree Memorial neralhome.com is in charge of all arrange- Baptist Church. ments. The family will receive friends from 11- Michael Danny Martin Michael Danny Martin, 69, Martin. of Hayesville, passed away A memorial service will Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020. be held at 12 p.m. Thursday, He was born in Macon Feb. 6 at the Townson-Rose County, N.C. to the late Funeral Home Chapel of From left, David Junghans, Ed Ashe, Pastor Brandon Matheson, Vic Coker and Matt Hunter John Henry and Virginia Hayesville. Rev. Phil Goble, cut the ribbon for the dedication of The Branch Student Ministry facility at Catalyst Church. Dare Martin. Michael was Jr. will officiate. the owner/operator of Mike The family will receive Martin's Electric for the past friends from 10 a.m. to 12 34 years. His business will be p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 at Teen ministry dedicated carried on by his son, Jeremy the Townson-Rose Funeral Martin. Michael was a mem- Home Chapel of Hayesville. By David L. Brown building site. Throughout the year, Moss ber of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Michael Danny Martin Townson-Rose Funeral Guest Writer Since its beginning in 2011, also organizes trips for stu- Church and former Deacon. Martin; one brother, Johnny Home: www.townson-rose. Catalyst has been blessed dents to attend religious He is survived by his wife Martin; one sister, Janice com is in charge of all ar- On Sunday, Oct. 27, Cata- with a vibrant teen ministry. concerts and retreats along of 46 years, Janis Martin; two Hicks and husband Robert; rangements. lyst Church dedicated a new Through the leadership of with other activities and op- sons, Jeremy and Nathan and one granddaughter, Ava facility for The Branch Stu- Student Ministry Director portunities to grow in God’s dent Ministry. The ribbon Daniel Moss, students have Word. cutting ceremony was con- begun community outreach Catalyst Church is located Juanita Hendrix Martin ducted by Pastor Brandon missions at Chatuge Re- at 1460 US 76, Hiawassee, Juanita Hendrix Martin, and Ricky Martin and wife, Matheson, along with church gional Nursing Home, the Ga. next to Asiano Restau- 82, of Hayesville, passed Robin, of Hayesville; 16 elders David Junghans, Ed Hulbert Johnson Friendship rant. Adult church services away peacefully surrounded grandchildren; many great- Ashe, Vic Coker and Matt House and contributions to are at 10 a.m. each Sunday, by family Sunday, Feb. 02, grandchildren and several Hunter. the Hayesville House. All with a nursery and separate 2020 in an Asheville hos- great-great-grandchildren. The addition adds a dedi- this has been made possible youth services for pre-school pital. Funeral services will be cated facility for our teen stu- with funds from student and grade school aged chil- She was a native and life- held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7 dents and was made possible organized food sales at the dren. Bible Study is at 6:30 time resident of Clay County. at Oak Forest United Meth- largely through generous do- annual June car show at the p.m. each Wednesday with Juanita was a devout mem- odist Church with Revs. nations by church members Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep deal- a separate teen ministry and ber of Oak Forest United Brian Wilson and Guinell and friends of the church. ership in Hayesville and the youth services in addition to Methodist Church. She was Hunter officiating. Inter- Construction was managed annual Catalyst Cruise-In & the nursery. passionate about God and ment will be in the church by Coker who also donated Trunk or Treat at the church For details, visit: www. had served as treasurer for cemetery. many hours working at the in late October. catalysthiawassee.org. the church for many years. The family will receive Juanita had sponsored Na- Juanita Hendrix Martin friends from 12-1:45 p.m. tive American Charities, Martin and a brother Kenny Friday at Oak Forest United Church Happenings many children’s charities, Hendrix. Methodist Church prior to as well the World Changer Surviving are a son, Troy the services. Upper Peachtree for the end times. The class is land Street, Blairsville, Ga. Ministries. She was an avid Martin and wife, Melissa, of In lieu of flowers, the fam- Baptist Church held 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. every For details call Rev. Davis at reader, loved watching old Newland, N.C.; a grandson, ily requests memorials be Upper Peachtree Baptist Saturday. The Grace Course: (770) 713-1760. movies and never met a cat Gabriel Martin; two step made in memory of Juanita Church will be having their Grace is not a one-time gift. Intercessory she didn’t like. Juanita en- daughters, Wilma Archie, Hendrix Martin to the Oak monthly singing featuring 2 Join us for a 6-week class to Prayer Ministry joyed being outside on walks, of Colorado Springs, Colo., Forest United Methodist X 2 at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. gain truth and understanding Meadow Grove Baptist taking in God’s creation. and Carol Davies and hus- Church, PO Box 295, Hayes- 22. Refreshments afterward. about the things that stand Church will be having an In- She was the daughter of band, Bob, of Blairsville, ville, NC 28904 or to Native Pastor Derek Tilley and the in our way of experiencing tercessory Prayer Ministry at the late Albert and Eunice Ga.; four step-sons, Johnny American Heritage Associa- church family invites all to God’s grace in our daily lives. 6:30 p.m. on Mondays in the Price Hendrix and the wife Martin and wife, Lucille, tion at www.naha-inc.org. come join us. Classes meet 12:30-2:30 p.m. sanctuary. Let us pray for you of the late, Harley Martin, Ervin Martin and wife, Viv- Ivie Funeral Home, Hayes- Benefit Wednesdays starting January in a private, quiet and reflec- who died June 03, 1996. She ian, all of Blairsville, Ga., ville: www.iviefuneralhome. Singing 8, 2020. Broken Shells Min- tive environment. was also preceded in death Malcolm Martin and wife, com is in charge of arrange- A benefit singing for Steve istry is located at 115 Tennes- Bible by an infant son, Chet Haley Kathy, of Salisbury, N.C. ments. Dockery will be held at 7 p.m. see Street, Murphy, N.C. For studies Saturday, Feb. 8 at Faith details, call (828) 837-8777, • Hayesville Presbyterian Tabernacle Church. Singers stop by from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Church will be having a book Charles Warren Smith will be The Dockery Trio, Monday-Friday or email: study, 11 a.m., Wednesdays. Mr. Charles Warren Smith, 91, a native trict, served as Stephens County Republican The Joint Heirs and Turning [email protected]. Sunday services are 11 a.m. of Clay County who lived most of his life in Party Chairman, President of Ninth District Home from Franklin, N.C. Chatuge Hills • A non-denominational Toccoa, Ga. passed away Jan. 30, 2020 at the Pharmaceutical Association and President There will be a hot dog plate Assembly of God Bible study is at 10:30 a.m. Oaks at Scenic View in Baldwin, Ga. of both Toccoa High School and Stephens sale and silent cake auction Chatuge Hills Assembly Thursdays at the REACH A son of the late Leonard and Hubbie Ruth County Band Booster Clubs, a member of beginning at 4 p.m. Steve is of God has a fifth Saturday Building on the square, Moore Smith, Mr. Smith was born June 11, The Georgia Pharmaceutical Association. He battling Stage 4 Cancer and Sing at 6:30 p.m. There will Hayesville. Pastor Barry 1928 in the Tusquittee Town- was a longtime member of The First United all proceeds will go towards be refreshments following Conover from Resurrection ship. He graduated from Methodist Church of Toccoa where he had medical and travel expenses. the singing so plan on stay- Lutheran Church, Franklin Hayesville High School in served on the administrative board and Faith Tabernacle Church is ing afterwards for some great will lead the study. Call (828) 1945. After a year at Mars taught Sunday School and served in a number located three miles east of fellowship. Hill College, in 1946 he en- of other capacities. Mr. Smith was instru- Hayesville. Oakview listed in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps Pro- mental in creating the Gathany Museum of Saved by Grace Baptist Church gram. He was attached to the 2nd Marine Di- Natural History at Toccoa Falls College near Singing and worship ser- vision at Camp Lejeune, N.C. where he served Toccoa. He was also a Jaycee and was a third Full Gospel Church Keith and Sherry Gragg will vice will be held at 6:30 p.m. for two years, after which he was honorably degree Master Mason having been a member be a singing at 5 p.m. Satur- the fifth Sunday of the month discharged as a World War II era veteran. Af- of Masonic Lodge 309. He was a member of day, Feb. 8 at Saved by Grace at Oakview Baptist Church, ter service Mr. Smith attended the University the Marine Corps League in Toccoa and was Full Gospel Church located 4364 Downings Creek Road. of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and gradu- past President of Currahee Squares, member on Burnt Schoolhouse Road. Bring your instruments, CD’s, ated from Southern College of Pharmacy, of the Toccoa Bird Club, and member of the Truett Conference foot patting shoes and sing- now Mercer, where he received a Bachelor Toccoa Amateur Radio Club. In addition to ing voices. Come expecting of Science Degree in Pharmacy. He married his parents, Mr. Smith was preceded in death Center & Camp Upcoming events at Truett a blessing. Mary Jo Wood on July 1, 1951. He and Mary by his wife, Mary Jo Wood Smith and by a Conference Center & Camp Christian Jo moved to Toccoa in 1958 and opened brother, Howard Smith. are Marriage Retreat, Fri- Center Church Smith Discount Drugs in 1961, which they He is survived by a son, Dr. Greg Smith, of day-Saturday, Feb. 14-15; Everyone is invited to the operated until 1980. Mr. Smith was founder Seattle, Wash., and a son and daughter-in- Worship Leader Boot Camp, Disciples of the Word Bible of the Coin Club, member of Toastmaster In- law, Mark and Suzanne Smith, of Marietta, Friday-Saturday, March 6-7 Study at 6:30 p.m. every ternational, Kiwanis Club, president of both Ga., and by four grandchildren, Jonathan, and Mother & Daughter Re- Monday at Christian Center gun clubs formed in Toccoa, taught about Jack Henry, Spencer and Wyatt Smith. treat, Friday-Saturday, May Church located at 87 Cleve- 1,200 young adults hunters safety, was the A memorial service in honor of Mr. Smith 1-2. For details or registra- first president of Toccoa Orchestra Guild, will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 at Oak tion visit: www.truettcamp. attained top Toccoa Achievement in registra- Forest United Methodist Church. A reception Online Cremation Arrangements... org/upcoming-events or call tion for the Boy Scouts of the Piedmont Dis- will follow the service. Who knew it could 389-8828. be so easy? Broken Shells Ministry AS LOW AS Jeanette Donaldson Smith Teems Art Classes for beginners $1,295 Jeanette Donaldson Smith A memorial service will Moss Memorial Cemetery. and intermediate projects Teems, 70, of Hayesville, be held at 6 p.m. Thurs- Ivie Funeral Home, Hayes- will be held 10:30 a.m. to 12 passed away Thursday, Jan. day, Feb. 6 at Ivie Funeral ville: www.iviefuneralhome. p.m. every Monday. Study the 30, 2020 at her residence. Home, Hayesville with Rev com is in charge of all ar- books of the Bible, verse-by- She was a native and lifetime Jim Pressley officiating. The rangements. verse, preparing our minds resident of Clay County. inurnment will take place in Karine Walker

Hogan To learn more, visit our website at www.jcremation.com Karine Walker Hogan, At Just Cremation – Cremation Society, we offer a simple, 73, of Murphy, passed away dignified alternative to the high costs of funerals. Now it’s even Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 in a easier to make your arrangements just by visiting our website. Murphy care facility. Karine It will guide you through easy steps to make your selections, so was a native of Clay County you can get exactly what you want at the price you want to pay. and had lived in this area her whole life. No services are planned at this time. Ivie Funeral Home, Mur- CREMATION SOCIETY phy: www.iviefuneralho- meinc.com is in charge of Serving Union, Towns, Cherokee and Clay County arrangements. 706-745-2269 • 877-788-0485 • www.jcremation.com Clay County Progress Religious News Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 - A7 Everyone should know we value our relationship with God More and more people are spoke to the early fathers and God. I’ve seen it on others’ lippians in 3:7 to follow his your Father is merciful, placing little to no value on prophets. Then it happened. lives. How is it that two example. Then he says, “The Luke 6:36. Paul rounds it things of the past. What do Robert And the Word became flesh, Godly people have children things you have learned and out, And be kind to one I mean? Fewer people put and dwelt among us, and who don’t have the same received and heard and seen another, tender-hearted, flowers on the graves of loved Seibert we beheld his glory, glory relationship with God? God in me, practice these things; forgiving each other, just as ones. Fewer people want “old as of the only begotten from instructed the Israelites to and the God of peace shall be God in Christ also has for- family hand-me downs,” also the Father, full of grace and teach their children when with you,” Philippians 4:9. given you, Ephesians 4:32. known as family heirlooms. ways measured in monetary truth, John 1:14. they sat in the house, walked He says almost the same I wonder and question We are in a use, abuse and worth. Can you put a price He came in person to by the way, laid down and thing to Timothy, And the myself, did and do I show throwaway society. Not only on a person, a memory, time reveal perfection. If you still got up. things which you have heard value in my relationship for things, but people and re- spent making a memory or a aren’t sure you’ve seen God, He wanted them to bind from me in the presence of with God? Are others seeing lationships. It starts young. relationship? Jesus says, “Have I been so his law on their hand and many witnesses, these en- it? We talk about the things The move from junior high God has always valued a long with you, and yet you foreheads and write them on trust to faithful men, who most important to us; what to senior high often severs relationship with us. What have not come to know me, the door post. Paul told the will be able to teach others do I talk about most? I pray relationships. Get tired of the makes a great relationship? Philip? He who has seen me Christians at Ephesus, And, also, 2 Timothy 2:2. Then, that I will be honest with one you promised your life Knowledge of each other, de- has seen the Father; how fathers, do not provoke your he says to the Ephesians in myself and make changes to, just throw them away and votion, admiration and other do you say, ‘Show us the children to anger; but bring 5:1 to be imitators of God. where necessary. I pray the get a new one. As Christians, things. While God knows all Father’?, John 14:9. them up in the discipline How are we to imitate God? same for you. we must realize some things about us, he has constantly As a parent and a preacher, and instruction of the Lord, Therefore you are to be Robert Seibert, minister, have value. As Christians, we revealed himself to us in one of the hardest parts of Ephesians 6:4. perfect, as your heavenly Hayesville Church of Christ: have a responsibility to share different ways. he walked my job is passing on the What are some ways to Father is perfect, Matthew www.hayesvillechurchof- the value. Value is not al- in the Garden of Eden. He value of a relationship with do this? Paul tells the Phi- 5:48. Be merciful, just as christ.org. It is important to exercise your right to become God’s child John the Baptist is the one Apostle John writes that John the Baptist testifies those who are born of the it too hard to show mercy who John testified about that nothing was made without that whoever accepts the tes- spirit. Born of God. Born to your enemies? If it is too would baptize with the holy Dwight him, see John 1:3. So, the timony of Jesus has eternal again. hard, then how can you say spirit. Then John the Baptist one who makes all things life. It is not will have, but Matthew writes, For many that you follow Jesus when speaks words of wisdom Moss is above those things. John that has eternal life. There are invited, but few are the facts reveal that you al- when he says about Jesus, the Baptist recognized this is a profound change in the chosen, Matthew 22:14. It low the spiritual forces of He must become greater; I ney revealing to us how we because the wisdom of God person who knows that they is not that God doesn’t want evil to overpower the spirit must become less, John 3:30. are to be recreated through was in him. have eternal life. Accepting to choose everyone. It is that of God, the spirit of Christ This is a truth that is just as the power of God in Jesus The angel Gabriel said that that Jesus is the truth of God not all who are invited are that seeks to rescue you true today. back into the image of God John would be filled with the is the beginning of true life. willing to choose God. In from these forces of evil? If you are to fulfill your that you are created to be. holy spirit from before birth. It is receiving. It is believ- John 6:66 it is written that Stay tuned for more on the destiny of becoming like John the Baptist knows He would come in the spirit ing. It is choosing. That is, many who called themselves wisdom of John the Baptist Jesus, the world must see something. To prepare the and power of Elijah who God it is receiving in Jesus. It is disciples were unwilling to and the importance of taking more of Jesus in you than way for Jesus the Son of God, saw fit to take into heaven believing in Jesus. Then it continue to follow Jesus. the focus off men and women they see of the old you. In he had to know something. in flesh and bones with a is very important to exercise They said that the doctrine and focusing on Jesus. other words, followers of He knew that Jesus was chariot of fire, and horses your right to become God’s of God revealed in Jesus is Dwight Moss is the pas- Jesus must begin to exhibit from heaven. He recognized of fire. This was not a fire of child, see John 1:12-13. John too hard to accept. Were they tor of God’s Dwelling Place. the character of Jesus. Luke that he was above all people death. This was the fire of the Baptist knew that there not saying that it is too hard Visit: www.godsdwelling- is about to take us on a jour- and all things. After all the God and of life. would be a new birth for to love unconditionally? Is place.org. When hiccups come into our lives, we want them gone and quickly I heard about a fellow who do just about anything to Everyone will deal with should reach out to the Lord you. … Let not your heart flung open the doors to the get rid of them. We’ll drink these kinds of hiccups at when bothersome hiccups be troubled, neither let it be drugstore, rushed up to the Roger water upside down. We’ll en- some point. There’s no way interrupt our lives. afraid, John 14:27. pharmacist’s counter and courage a friend to scare us. around it. I called on the Lord in my When life’s hiccups come asked, “Do you have any- Alford We’ll hold our breath, hoping Did you ever have your distress; the Lord answered along, we need to remind thing for hiccups?” they’ll pass. We’d even wel- car break down at just the me. The Lord is on my side, ourselves that our Jesus is Without a word, the phar- “No,” the man said, “but come a slap by a pharmacist wrong time, as if there’s ever Psalm 118:5-6. right there with us. He will macist slapped the man my wife out in the car does.” if that would make them go a good time for your car to Those verses are so helpful never leave us nor forsake us. across the face. Hiccups can be so very away. break down? All of a sud- when we face hiccups in life, He’ll walk right alongside us The fellow, shocked and bothersome, coming out of Of course, we face other den that becomes the most those things that just appear through whatever life throws angry, asked the pharmacist nowhere and taking center kinds of hiccups in life, those pressing issue you’re facing. out of nowhere and irritate at us. what he thought he was do- stage in our lives. You can’t bothersome things that come It’s bothersome. You can’t us to no end. Many other It would be far better for us ing hitting him that way. ignore them, because when along seemingly just to ir- ignore it. That doesn’t mean verses can be helpful. I really to turn to Jesus when we face “Well,” the pharmacist they strike, they’re just so ritate us, those things that it should stress you to the love the words of Jesus as life’s hiccups than to go to the said, “you don’t have the terribly annoying. If they tend to take our focus off breaking point. recorded, Peace I leave with drugstore and be slapped by hiccups any longer, do you?” last very long, we’re willing what’s truly important. The Bible tells us we you. My peace I give unto the pharmacist. The world may be full of heartache, but we should plan for eternity Recently I read a story as high as 50 funerals in one be, the Bible says it is few The great truth we learn The church is located at about Martin Rinkart, a Lu- day. He performed more days. For what is your life? here is that being prepared 148 Grace Baptist Drive, theran Minister in Elienburg, than 4,000 in that year, in- It is even a vapour, that for eternity is far more im- Hayesville. Germany. His pastorate was Wayne cluding that of his wife. appeareth for a little time portant that the few days Church services are: Sun- during the “Thirty years’ Matheson Man that is born of a and then vanisheth away, upon this earth. Are you day School, 10 a.m.; Sunday War.” The city was a walled woman is of few days and James 4:14. ready for eternity? Accept- morning service, 11 a.m.; city and for that reason many full of trouble, Job 14:1. No A few years ago I saw sev- ing the Lord Jesus Christ as Sunday evening service, 7 fled there for refuge. This became so severe in 1637 that man — man or woman — is eral of my classmates who I your savior is the way you p.m. and Wednesdays, 7 caused overcrowding and the Martin Rinkart was the only exempt from trouble. graduated with in 1977. I had prepare. p.m. result was deadly pestilence surviving minister in the It does not matter how not seen them in years but it Wayne Matheson is pas- Call 389-9479. Visit: www. and famine. The situation city. That year he conducted many years our life may only seemed a few days. tor of Grace Baptist Church. gbchayesville.com. Church Happenings Church • Word of God Ministries is days; Adult Bible study, Mis- • Good Shepherd Episcopal school at 10 a.m.; Sunday prayer meetings at 7 p.m. services open and welcomes everyone. sion Friends, Girls in Action, Church conducts a healing worship service, 11 a.m.; Mondays. We are praying for • Downings Creek Baptist Services at 10 a.m. worship Acteens and Royal Ambassa- prayer and meditation ser- prayer meeting and choir the nation, our state and our Church, Sunday morning and 10:15 a.m. praise Sun- dor at 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays. vice, 7 p.m., Tuesdays and a practice, 7 p.m. Wednesdays. county. services: Sunday School - days. Come and expect to Sunday school is at 10 a.m. Holy Eucharist with healing Pastor David Feathers and We invite everyone to come 9:45 a.m.; Church Service- receive your healing. and worship service at 11 a.m. prayers, 12 p.m., Wednes- congregation welcome the out and join us in prayer. The 11 a.m.;Wednesday nights Take Tusquittee Road to The church is located at 5188 days. Those who need heal- community. church is located three miles - 7 p.m.; DCKids (Prek-6th 26 Shearer Creek Dr. Pastor- Tusquittee Road, Hayesville. ing prayers for themselves • Faith Tabernacle Church: east of Hayesville. grade) and DCYouth (7th - teacher is Reggie Hooper. Rev. Charles Shelton and or loved ones are welcome to 12th grade) Sunday nights Call 389-1184. congregation invite everyone attend. Visit: www.goodshep- from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Dinner • Ledford’s UMC has wor- to attend. herdhayesville.org. HEALTHY SMILES served every week. All chil- ship services at 11 a.m. Sun- • New Life Church Sunday • Truett Memorial First by Dr. B dren and families welcome. days and Bible study at 6 p.m. School begins at 9:15 a.m. Baptist Church: Sunday 9:45 • Hayesville First United Everyone is invited. Nikki and Sunday Worship Service a.m. Sunday school; 11 a.m., Methodist Church located Baten, Pastor. begins at 10:30 a.m. Wednes- worship; 6:30 p.m., Bible at 989 US 64. Sunday: Early • Oak Forest United Meth- day Worship Service begins study; Wednesday evening; General, worship service 8:30 a.m.; odist Church services are: at 6:15 p.m. and Wednesday 6:30 p.m., prayer and Bible Cosmetic & Java Jolt fellowship 9:30-10 11 a.m. Sunday worship; 6 KidsLife, K-6th grade and study. 389-1053 a.m.; Sunday school 10-10:45 p.m. Wednesday night; Cel- youth, 7th-12th grade pro- • Shady Grove Baptist Laser Dentistry a.m.; morning worship, 10:55 ebrate Recovery Meeting. The grams begin at 6 p.m. Church Hayesville: Sunday church is located at 990 Oak laser root a.m.; youth group, 5-7 p.m.; Leslie, Dr. Bourguignon, Kris, Betty Wednesday: Missionaires, Forest Road. Office hours are caNals 3-5 p.m.; free community 12-4 p.m. Tuesday-Friday. What Are You Waiting For? meal at the gathering place, For details call 389-9077. There’s never been a better time to start 4:30-6 p.m. and choir prac- • Hickory Stand United hearing what you’ve been missing! advaNced care close to Home! tice, 6-7 p.m. Methodist Church has Sun- QUALITY ASSURED | STATE-OF-THE-ART • Root Canals • Extractions • Smoothlase Additional opportunities day worship service at 9 a.m.; • Implants • Invisalign (Wrinkle reduction) for small group fellowship, Sunday school at 10:45 a.m.; HEARING AID DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT • Crowns/Bridges • Nitrous Oxide • Dentures ALL MAKE REPAIRS • Digital Programmable Models discipleship and Bible study Wednesday Night Disciple- • Cleanings • Nightlase • Partial Dentures ship Group at 7 p.m. at 16 throughout the week. For • Fillings (Snore reduction) • Children 6 & up details call (828) 389-8413. Hickory Stand Lane, Brass- Serving North Georgia area for over 27 years. Hearing Professional of the Year 2012 • Immaculate Heart of town. For details contact Mary Catholic Church Mass Pastor Bryan Wilson at (828) Connie Duncan NORTH GEORGIA Schedule: 9 a.m. Sundays; 342-3466. 281C Young Harris St. New PatieNts aNd emergeNcies welcome Blairsville, Georgia 5 p.m. Wednesdays; 12 p.m. • Moss Memorial Baptist 866-896-5175 Hearing Aid 828.360.3999 • 706.251.8003 Church has worship service Fridays; Vigil Mass 4 p.m. 706-745-1861 Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday. For details visit: and Team Kid for grades Located beside the Post Offi ce Specialist 159 Hwy 64 W (Next to UCB in Moore Ins. Building) Hayesville, NC www.ihmhayesville.org. first- sixth, 6:30 p.m. Sun- QUALITY HEARING AID SALES & SERVICE License #9914 • www.healthysmilesbydrb.com A8 - Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 Community Clay County Progress Treat your Valentine to something tasty Two 16-ounce packages part skim noodles are tender when pierced with a knife, (Recipe from www.delish.com.) Crack chicken dip mozzarella, cut into 1/2-inch pieces about 1 hour. Remove the foil and cook 15 1/2 cup sour cream minutes more. Let rest 10 minutes. Dollop 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 1/2 small head iceberg lettuce, shredded with sour cream and sprinkle with lettuce, 1 cup sour cream tomato, cheddar and chips. 1 (1-ounce) Hidden Valley Original Ranch (Recipe from www.foodnetwork.com.) dip mix 1-1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled In a large mixing bowl, stir the cream cheese, sour cream and dips mix together until well blended. Fold in the chicken, cheese and 3/4 of the bacon. Top with remaining bacon crumbles. Refrigerate until ready to serve or serve immediately with chips, vegetables or bread. 1 large beefsteak tomato, diced (Recipe from www.hiddenvalley.com.) 1/2 cup shredded sharp Cheddar Not yo’ mama’s 1/2 cup crushed tortilla chips Position an oven rack in the middle of the Keto ranch cheddar oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees banana pudding Fahrenheit. 2 bags Pepperidge Farm Chessmen Cookies Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium- Garlic parmesan OR 2 bags vanilla wafers crisps high heat until shimmering but not smoking. 6 to 8 bananas, sliced 3 cups shredded cheddar cheese Add the ground beef and sprinkle with the 2 cups whole milk 1 tablespoon Hidden Valley Original Ranch chili powder and 1 teaspoon salt. Cook, chicken wings 1 (5 oz.) box instant French Vanilla Seasoning & Salad dressing mix shaker breaking apart chunks of meat with the back 2 pounds of bone-in chicken wings pudding Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place a silicone of a spoon and stirring often, until meat 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese mat or parchment paper onto each of two is crumbled and browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Kosher salt 1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk baking sheets. Stir in the salsa and 1 cup of water, bring to Freshly ground black pepper 1 (12 oz.) container frozen whipped topping In a bowl, mix the cheese with the a simmer and cook until slightly reduced, 1 stick melted butter thawed, or equal amount sweetened whipped seasoning mix. about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and 4 cloves garlic, minced cream Drop the cheese into small flattened piles set aside. 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley Line the bottom of a 13×9 inch dish with (about 20 total) on each baking sheet, leaving Spread a quarter of the meat sauce over 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, plus 1 bag of cookies and layer bananas on top. enough room so that they don’t touch as they the bottom of a 9- by 13-inch baking dish. more for serving In a bowl combine the milk and pudding spread slightly. Lay a third of the noodles over the sauce, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes mix and blend well using a handheld electric Bake for about 6–8 minutes, until crisp. overlapping slightly and breaking them to Caesar dressing, for dipping mixer. Let stand for at least 10–15 minutes before fit, if needed. Leave a 1/2-inch space around Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit In a separate bowl combine the cream serving. the edges of the baking dish. Top the noodles and line a large rimmed baking sheet with a cheese and condensed milk together and mix (Recipe from www.hiddenvalley.com.) with another quarter of the meat sauce and a metal rack. Toss wings with oil and season until smooth. third of the mozzarella. Make another layer with salt and pepper. Fold the whipped topping into the cream with a third of the noodles, a quarter of the Transfer wings to prepared metal rack cheese mixture. Taco lasagna meat sauce and a third of the mozzarella. and bake until golden and crispy, about 50 Add the cream cheese mixture to the Repeat, making a final layer with the minutes. pudding mixture and stir until well blended. 1 teaspoon canola oil remaining third of the pasta and quarter of Make sauce: In a large bowl, stir together Pour the mixture over the cookies and 1 pound ground beef sirloin the sauce, making sure that the top layer of melted butter, garlic, parsley, Parmesan, and bananas and cover with the remaining 2 tablespoons chili powder noodles is completely covered in sauce. Top red pepper flakes. Add wings and toss until cookies. Kosher salt with the remaining third of the mozzarella. completely coated. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Two 16-ounce jars salsa Cover loosely with foil and bake until Sprinkle with Parmesan and serve with (Recipe from www.homefamilyrecipes. 1 pound no-boil lasagna noodles the cheese is melted and bubbling and the Caesar dressing. com.) Nadeau teaches chapter about music during the 1800s By Beverly Shreeve about the war and having songs being sung during this Guest Writer read 300 or 400 more as well period were patriotic, rally- as having visited more than ing, sentimental and eman- Smith’s Legion Chapter 50 battlefields and historic cipation songs. Examples of #2699 of the United Daugh- sites and cemeteries. She is patriotic songs are “Dixie” ters of the Confederacy met an accomplished seamstress and “Bonnie Blue Flag.” “Ol’ Saturday, Jan. 25 at G&G and has made the various Suzanna” and “Goober Peas” Café and Bakery in Blairs- period dresses she has worn illustrate rallying songs. Sen- ville. Chapter President, Ann to historic reenactments. She timental songs would include Atchison, of Young Harris, is also interested in music “Aura Lea” — this tune with Ga., presided over the meet- and participates in two vo- changed lyrics became Elvis ing. cal choirs and one hand bell Presley’s famous song “Love Chaplain Elizabeth Sal- choir. Me Tender.” Emancipation vatore, of Murphy, gave the Music was important dur- songs would include songs invocation and thanks for ing the 1800s. After dinner such as “Free at Last” and food. At the end of the meet- there was no internet, tele- “Nobody Knows the Trouble ing she gave the benediction. vision or movies for enter- I’ve Seen.” Prospective member of the tainment so many people The official national an- Children of the Confederacy turned to music for social- them of the Confederacy was Emma Pittman, of Morgan- ization. They would gather “God Save the South.” ton, Ga., read the poem “ around the piano perhaps The United Daughters of The Homespun Dress” by also with banjo and fiddles the Confederacy is a patri- Carrie Belle Sinclair, born to sing, dance or just enjoy otic, genealogical organiza- 1839. Atchison shared the the music. tion that is dedicated to president general’s message Music also created a sense preserve the truthful his- as well as the monthly his- of unity which played an tory of the War Between the torical program “The Aboli- important role in the army States, to promote proper tionist Movement” from the camps. Bugles, drums and education of descendants December 2019 issue of the fifes played separately or of Confederate soldiers, to UDC Magazine. together to communicate or fulfill benevolence toward Vice President Jeanette boost morale. Both northern dependent elderly descen- Earle introduced the speaker and southern troops would dants, to honor the memory Phyllis Nadeau whose topic sing to release tension, of the men who fought and was “Confederate Music.” homesickness or boredom. the women who worked Nadeau was born and raised When the opposing armies tirelessly with the hardships in Buffalo, N.Y. After a move were within earshot of each and struggles of the war and From left, Jeanette Earle, Phyllis Nadeau and Ann Atchison presents Nadeau with a cer- to Florida she came here other they frequently had a post-war reconstruction and tificate of appreciation. and has lived in this area for “battle of the bands.” The to cherish the ties of friend- more than 14 years. She has band from one side would ship among members of the are blood descendants, lineal or gave material aid to the Union and Fannin counties two degrees and taught at play a song and then the organization. or collateral, of men and cause. The Smith’s Legion in Georgia. the elementary level. She is other would compete with it. Membership in the United women who served honor- Chapter draws its member- The chapter meets on extremely interested in the “Home Sweet Home” would Daughters of the Confed- ably in the Army, Navy or ship primarily from Clay the fourth Saturday of the war between the states hav- be played by both. eracy is open to women no Civil Service of the Con- and Cherokee counties in month. Email: smithsle- ing more than 200 books The four main types of less than 16 years of age who federate States of America North Carolina and Towns, [email protected] for details. Clay County Progress Community Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 - A9 Fannin County Young Farmers hosting Calttlemen’s event By Annette Hopgood County Schools Agriscience for details. Guest Writer Center on 129 South from Others in attendance were Blairsville. Jo McGinnis, association Cohutta Country Store The Exchange in Cleve- vice president; Teresa Ham- of Blue Ridge and the Fan- land, Ga. was founded in ilton, association treasurer; nin County Young Farmers 1928 by farmers in and and Ashley Hoppers the sponsored the meal for the around White County. Be- Fannin County Agriculture January meeting of the Blue cause White County was so & Natural Resources county Ridge Mountain Cattlemen’s remote and farmers in the extension coordinator. Association, Tuesday, Jan. area needed a place to buy Members of the Blue Ridge 28 at the Fannin County bulk goods at competitive Mountain Cattlemen’s As- Agriculture Center. prices, the cooperative was sociation reside in Clay and Rhonda Mathews, sponsor formed. Currently, it is a Cherokee counties in North of the Young Farmers and Joe McGinnis, Teresa Hamilton, Bill Hutson and Mickey Cummings at members’ meeting. source for agricultural and Carolina, Towns, Union and the Agriculture, Food and zation, Future Farmers of animal nutrition research Mickey Cummings, of farm supply for farmers and Fannin counties in Georgia. Natural Resources instruc- America, which provides and science and marketing Blairsville, the new asso- homeowners. The chapter is affiliated with tor at Fannin County High co-curricular activities that innovations. ciation president, announced Jacob Williams, Union/ the Georgia Cattlemen’s School hosted the meeting. promote personal growth Rusty Drew, Nutrena rep- that the next two meetings of Towns County Agriculture Association and promotes The agriculture program and build public speaking, resentative, spoke to cattle- the Cattlemen will feature a & Natural Resources, county conservation, improved land includes classroom and labo- teamwork and leadership men on topics including comprehensive forage man- extension agent and the and cattle management and ratory experiences, the Su- skills. familiarity with ingredi- agement program by White secretary of the association cattle health. Such practices pervised agricultural experi- The program “Beef Cattle ents in purchased feed, the County Farmers Exchange. announced an upcoming hay ultimately improve the con- ence which allows students Nutrition” was sponsored body condition score of an Meeting dates are at 6 p.m. quality contest. The cost will sumer’s beef experience with to apply in the real world by Nutrena Animal Feeds, animal and corresponding Tuesday, Feb. 25 and Tues- be $22 to have a hay sample a focus on quality, value and what they have learned in a brand of Cargill. Since reproduction ability and the day, March 24 with dinner analyzed. Contact the exten- nutrition. the classroom and the Career 1921, the Nutrena brand has nutritional value of minerals offered. sion office at (706) 439-6030 For details email: callent. Technical Student Organi- been an industry leader in fed to cattle. The location is the Union or email” [email protected] [email protected]. Pet Of The Week Valley River Humane Society Poncho is a 2 year old handsome black dog with a little white streak going down his snout. His coat is soft and shiny. Poncho is a playful and is good with other dogs He Artifacts found using metal detectors. Confederate cemetery where artifacts are likely to be found. is also up to date on his vac- cines and tested negative for heart worms. Poncho is also Coin Club to hear veteran detectorists micro-chipped. Poncho By Nancy Kelly A hobby that began in the has aided their digs. knowledge and spectacular Streak is a 7 month old Guest Writer 1970s has taken the men Herr’s vast knowledge of finds with the Mountain domestic medium hair cat on an interesting journey the Civil War has helped Coin Club at 6 p.m. Tues- that has a beautiful black Veteran coin and metal over many miles of land and them in their search. day, Feb. 11, at the North and white coat. She does detectorists, Richard Herr beach. Some interesting sites in- Georgia Technical College in good with other cats and is and Frank Uhle, will be guest Hunting history with a clude the 1835 plantation Blairsville. litter boxed trained. Streak lecturers at the monthly metal detector requires house, an old hospital and Guest are welcome to at- is current on her vaccines meeting of the Mountain much research and time. the cemetery in Resaca, Ga. tend. and rabies. Coin Club. Uhle’s search of local history Both men will share their Valley River Humane So- ciety is open from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. In- Pork tenderloin, special cake among decade’s best take hours are 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. VRHS is A few columns ago, I talked Food 52’s version takes it ment. Pour in egg whites, located at 7450 U.S. High- about how food-related web to a different level by adding making sure there are no Streak way 19, Marble, N.C. 28905. sites, blogs and magazines bananas, coconut and spices. specks of yolk; add the re- Call (828) 837-2304 or visit: $20 and $65 for dogs which cited their favorite or most World’s best cake maining cup of sugar. Beat Linda www.vrhs.org. includes spay/neutered, vac- popular recipes of 2019 — with banana until whites form soft peaks. The adoption fee for cats is cines for the year and rabies. and then I found at Food52. Brandt and coconut This may take a while. If the com, favorite recipes for the 10-1/2 tablespoons un- egg whites aren’t reaching entire decade. These two brush with glaze and set un- salted butter, softened (1 stick soft peaks, wait until the mix- sound especially good. der broiler for 1 to 2 minutes plus 1-1/2 tablespoons) ture ribbons back onto itself. Slow-cooker until bubbly and caramelized. 1-2/3 cups sugar, divided Carefully spread whipped brown sugar and Repeat 2 or 3 more times un- use whites over the batter in the balsamic glazed til desired crust is achieved. 1 1/3 cups flour pan. pork tenderloin Serve warm with remaining 1 teaspoon baking powder Bake for 25 minutes or 1 teaspoon ground sage glaze on the side. 1 teaspoon ground cin- until the meringue is golden 1/2 teaspoon salt Serves 6. namon brown and puffy. About 15 1/4 teaspoon pepper Variation: For 8 to 10 serv- 1 teaspoon ground carda- minutes through baking, cov- 1 garlic clove, crushed ings and moist pork that mom er the meringue with coconut 1/2 cup water falls apart, use 4 pounds 1 pinch salt flakes. This way, the coconut 2 pounds pork tenderloin pork shoulder (boneless pork 5 large eggs, separated can adhere to the still-damp Glaze: butt), 4 cloves garlic, grated, 1/3 cup whole milk meringue but it will not burn. 1/2 cup brown sugar 2 teaspoons sage and 2 tea- 1/3 to 1/2 cup unsweetened While cake cools, pour 1 tablespoon cornstarch spoons kosher salt. coconut flakes cream into a medium bowl; 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar Combine seasonings and 1 cup heavy cream scrape in the vanilla seeds 1/2 cup water put into slow cooker with 1 vanilla bean and discard the pod. Beat to 2 tablespoons soy sauce pork. Cook on high setting 1 or 2 bananas, sliced soft peaks with an electric Combine sage, salt, pepper for 4 hours. Place a rack in the middle mixer, about 3 minutes. and garlic. Rub all over the For the glaze, combine 1 of the oven and preheat to This is the only tricky part, tenderloin cup dark brown sugar, 1/2 350 degrees Fahrenheit. if I can do it, anyone can do Place 1/2 cup water in a cup balsamic vinegar, 1/4 Line a 9- by 13-inch baking it. Using the overlapping slow cooker and then add cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons pan with parchment paper, parchment, carefully transfer the tenderloin. Cook on low mustard powder and 2 table- allowing some to drape over the cooled cake to a cutting setting for 6 to 8 hours. spoons cornstarch. Add to the sides of the pan. board. Cut cake in half with a Glaze: About an hour be- slow cooker and cook for an In a large bowl using a serrated knife. Place one half fore the roast is finished, additional hour. handheld mixer or in the bowl of the cake on a serving tray, combine brown sugar, corn- Remove pork to cutting of a stand mixer fitted with meringue side up and cover starch, balsamic vinegar, board and carve against the the paddle attachment, beat with whipped cream and water and soy sauce in a small grain. Serve with roasted car- the butter and 2/3 cup of the banana slices. Place the other saucepan over medium heat. rots and/or white rice. sugar until light and creamy, half of the cake, meringue Continue to heat and stir World’s best cake about 3 minutes. side up, on top of the whipped until mixture thickens, about A couple of years ago, I was Mixing at low speed, add cream and banana slices. 4 minutes. so intrigued by a recipe titled flour, baking powder, spices Place the cake in the re- Brush roast with glaze 2 or “The World’s Best Cake” that and salt; mix well frigerator for 1 hour before 3 times during the last hour I had to bake it. The instruc- Mix in egg yolks and milk serving to allow cake to soften of cooking. tions sounded tricky — lay- until combined. and flavors to blend. For a more caramelized ers of cake, meringue and Scrape batter into pan. To share a food story or crust, remove pork from whipped cream — but once I Clean and thoroughly dry recipe, column idea or com- slow cooker and place on an started preparing it, I found the bowl of a stand mixer ment, e-mail: brandtlin- aluminum lined sheet pan, that it was not difficult. fitted with the whisk attach- [email protected]. Hayesville High School Guidance Office Report By Karen Nicholson two or four year accredited U.S. col- mendation is required. Applications Guest writer lege, university, community college, are available in the guidance office. vocational or technical school as a full- Application and required documenta- Hayesville High School guidance of- time student in the fall following high tion are due to the guidance by 3 p.m. fice includes the following educational school graduation; exhibit strong moral Tuesday, March 31. opportunities: character; academic achievement and Register with Clay Lodge #301 potential for success in college demon- the Selective Service A.F. & A.M. strated by a GPA of 2.0 or higher and All young men 18 years of age must Scholarship proven record of active participation in register. Register online at: www.sss. A $500 one time scholarship is avail- school activities, community/volunteer gov. You must register within 30 days able. Student must be a U.S. Citizen; service and/or work experience. of your 18th birthday. Failing to register a high school senior attending and Preference will be given to applicants could affect financial aid for colleges. graduating 2020 school year from with family affiliation with a Masonic Details about registering for the Selec- Hayesville High School; attending a Lodge. Essay and letter of recom- tive Service is in the guidance office. A10 - Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 Community Clay County Progress All welcome to the follow-up of Community Cafe By Theresa Waldroup participants. Parents, neighbors you like to see happen in our com- Development Center, with drop Follow-up from the Community Guest Writer and community members join in munity? off at 4:50 p.m. Older children will Café a showing of Resilience Film, conversations to awaken dreams, • Discovery: What do you want to have dinner and activities provided The Biology of Stress & The Science The Clay County Steering Com- discover our collective strengths learn, need to know? at the Senior Center. Space is limit- of Hope at Village Church, Monday, mittee of “Protective Factors and possibilities that will improve • Delivery: Participate in conver- ed, all participants including those Feb. 24. First showing at 8:30 a.m. Framework” invite you to join us the lives of all children in our com- sation and commit to action as a needing childcare must RSVP by 5 with light breakfast and child care from 5-6:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. munity. result of the conversation. p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 by calling provided by church members, 17 at Clay County Senior Center, • Dream: What is your vision for Dinner and child care will be Tiffany Martinez, at (828) 389- second showing at 6:30 p.m. with 196 Ritter Road, Hayesville. Din- strengthening families? provided for children birth to 12 6124 or email: hcdckids28904@ popcorn and drink with childcare ner will be served at 5 p.m. for all • Design: What change(s) would years old at the Hayesville Child gmail.com provided by church members. Home upgrades can add value to your home, but focus on the right ones “Do you want to sell this come into the house, then I Bathrooms. Upgrades to neatness, no weeds, no dis- trimmed? Is the walkway house and buy something can understand it better, but a bathroom will you give you coloring on the siding of the clear? Take some more pho- else?” this upgrade is still not go- immediate satisfaction as well home, a clean mailbox. Walk tos. As spring approaches, it Mary looked at John, a Lisa ing to give you bang for your as adding to resale value. Take closer. may only take a few tasks to conflicted expression on her Turner buck. a look at the room. Make a Is the shrubbery neat and make everything look great. face. “Well, no, not really. I Another do-it-yourself wish list. think if we just made a few magazine suggested that win- Your upgrades will depend upgrades to this house, we For example, the top up- ter was a great time to clean on your budget, but knowing could get what we want and grade in a popular magazine out and organize your garage. that it’s a 100 percent payback save money.” said to replace your ordinary Unless they are talking about when you sell will make you “That’s exactly what I was showerhead with a “spa” homeowners in Florida, I feel better about replacing a thinking.” showerhead. don’t think this makes sense. tub, a toilet, the flooring, the While Mary and John are The spa showerhead they The only way to clean out lighting, or changing out the fictionalized characters, this had in mind has multiple and organize your garage is vanity and re-painting. exchange goes on all the time smaller heads that creates a to put the door up and drag Landscapes and en- in homes across America. rainforest sort of downpour. stuff out into the driveway to tries. One recent article in Home upgrades are inter- The price: only $500. I don’t figure out what goes where, do the Wall Street Journal said esting and fun, but should know about you, but I’m not the cleaning and then bring that “great curb appeal” can be chosen carefully. I do a going to spend even $60 on a things back in selectively. add a 7 percent sales price lot of reading in the build- new showerhead. Cleaning your filing cabinet premium to a home. ing magazines and the home Another suggestion is “up- out is a better idea. The combined effect of a improvement sites that track grade your mudroom.” What What upgrades do give you neat lawn with well designed building trends because I find mudroom? I didn’t know I a good rate of return? Over landscaping and entry walk- it interesting. I also hope to had a mudroom. Unless I’m the last five years there are ways make a substantial dif- share some of the more useful building a new home, I don’t two improvement areas that ference in how buyers see the bits of advice with you. The have mud right outside the will consistently give you a home. latest articles I read made entrance door. 100 percent or more return Go stand outside your me think that they were pre- If this suggestion actually on your spend: bathrooms home. Start in the street and mature April Fools material. means the area where people and landscapes. take some photos. Look for Clay County Progress Community Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 - A11 Clay County schools show Jacket spirit with barn quilts By Judy Crawford bring us to stop sign. After under Historic Hayesville Guest Writer a right turn, we are now in Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit or- front of Hayesville Middle ganization to help support Are my articles being read School. Their black and gold downtown projects. You each week? This question barn quilt is prominently can check out their website: seems to pop into my head displayed on the side near wsww.historichayesvilleinc. occasionally, especially when the entrance. The middle com for more information I start to write another ar- school serves approximately on events they sponsor and ticle, but this week my doubt 450 students in grades fifth their partnerships with other was resolved when a reader through eighth. As a former organizations. A really good sent me an email to correct The black and gold barn quilt This beautiful barn quilt at Just a short distance past the teacher at HMS, I can attest way to see the quilt blocks some information in the last is prominently displayed on the high school utilizes the high school will take us to the to the spirit and pride exhib- displayed to go to Google and article. the side near the entrance at school colors of black and office of the Superintendent ited by staff and students. North Carolina Quilt Trail.” This reader let me know the middle school. gold. of Clay County Schools. Students in each grade have Another way is to learn more that the patriotic block on growing and there was a defi- foreign countries. The fac- Gracing the wall of this build- opportunities to participate is to drop by HHI Centennial the front of the Community nite need for this new school. ulty and the students utilize ing is a colorful black and in electives such as physical Exhibit between 11 a.m. to 4 services building was actu- Hayesville High School, the various activities and gold barn quilt featuring the education, band, chorus, art, p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. ally purchased by the ladies the only high school in Clay classes available including mascot, “Yellow Jacket,” in computer education, sports Remember to drive and of American Legion Auxiliary County, is the first school art, band, music and much its center. and much more. admire the Barn Quilts. If Unit 532. They are a separate on this leg of the journey. more. The school spirit is new superintendent, Dale Strong academics is the you get a chance to stop in entity that also supports the The school serves close to evident when you step into Cole, who has the big job of goal of the educators at this at Hayesville High School, veterans in our community. 400 students in grades 9 the high school office or managing all the campuses school and all of the Clay the Superindent’s Office, or Thank you for letting me through 12. “The Hive.” Of course their of Clay County. Even though County Schools. Hayesville Middle School, know and allowing me to The students at HHS have beautiful barn quilt utilizes he has been on this job for a The Clay County School be sure to let them know how clarify and correct that error. the opportunity for dual- the school colors of black few months, he brings years System is quite unique with much you appreciate their Now to continue our next enrollment in Tri-County and gold. of experience and will con- all of its schools housed on “Yellow Jacket” spirit and leg of the journey. Our last Community College, partici- Just a short distance past tinue to help Clay County one campus, having separate their beautiful Barn Quilts. stop was at Rachel’s Flo- pation in a plethora of sports the high school will take us grow and develop. Should gyms and using the same If you happen to see teachers rist. Take a right on Yellow activities and a wide variety the office of the Superinten- you stop in or see him at an lunchroom to feed all the or staff members from Clay Jacket Drive and we will be of academic classes, includ- dent of Clay County Schools. event for the schools, be sure students and faculty. The County Schools, remember checking out the barn quilts ing advanced placement Gracing the wall of this to welcome him and let him mascot, “Yellow Jacket,” is to thank them for support- for the other schools in Clay classes. Students welcome building is a colorful black know he has the support of proudly used all over the ing the Barn Quilt Trail. Also County. Our turn will take international exchange stu- and gold barn quilt featuring student, parents, teachers campus. remember to say a “Hello” us past the construction for dents and our own students the mascot, “Yellow Jacket,” and local residents. As you drive and admire to all of the school system another Clay County school. have taken many trips to visit in its center. Inside this A short drive past the the Barn Quilts, remem- members from Judy and the The school system has been school systems in various building is the office of our Superindent’s office will ber that these are produced Barn Quilters. Clinic hosting an open house By Allyson Cole themselves to the community. Guest Writer Mitchell is a board-certified inter- nal medicine physician who has been Erlanger Western Carolina Hospi- serving patients of western North tal is hosting an open house event in Carolina for almost 45 years. the hospital cafeteria on Friday, Feb. Rubendall Jr., a board-certified 14 from 2-4 p.m. to recognize the new family medicine physician, will Erlanger Primary Care – Peachtree begin seeing patients in April. Ru- practice. bendall joins EWCH after serving Primary Care – Peachtree provid- as a provider and chief of medical ers Dr. Brian Mitchell and physician staff at Mitchell County Hospital in assistant Samantha Thompson, Camilla, Ga. along with office manager Medra The open house event will begin Palmer, will be in attendance to with a small ceremony in the café Granny’s Attic gets a face lift visit with community members. Dr. area and will feature speakers from New display shelves were a welcomed addition to Granny’s Attic Thrift Store. From left, Judy Jaeger, Stephen Rubendall, who will join the western North Carolina commu- Eva Robinson, Jackie McAbee, Debbie Thrower, Jo Ann Hutchinson, Betty Prichard, Linda Davis, Clea the practice in April and his family nity and EWCH leadership. Refresh- Miller, Ida Holmes and Karen Robinson set up and arrange the new shelves. Granny’s is part of Erlanger will also be at the event to introduce ments will be served. Western Carolina Hospital Auxiliary. A12 - Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 Community Clay County Progress Small Town Main Street partners hold planning meeting By Sandy Zimmerman nations by HHI from Steins Guest Writer & Wine Round the Square ticket sales for the historic The Small Town Main courthouse restoration and Street Board of Directors Old Jail Museum repairs, invited their nonprofit part- HHI Board members advised ner organizations to attend a the group that this year’s special meeting on Tuesday, ticket sales will be used with Jan. 28 to hear updates and additional donations for the opportunities for Hayesville Old Town Hall rehabilitation from guest speakers. The project. group of 14 attendees in- The next Small Town Main cluded representatives from Street meeting is sched- Clay County Communities uled for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Revitalization Association, Those attending the Small Town Main Street meeting from local organizations included, from left, Paul Price, President of Feb. 25 at Hayesville Town Small Town Main Street/ Clay County Communities Revitalization Association; Deborah Nichols, Secretary-Treasurer of STMS/HHI Board, Mayor Hall. Those with interest in Historic Hayesville Inc., Harry Baughn, Reba Beck, Clay County Historic & Arts Council; Sara Smith, CCHAC; Stu Jenner and Tommy Davis, downtown projects are wel- Clay County Chamber of STMS/HHI Board members. come to attend or visit: www. Commerce and Clay County additional visitor attraction mation regarding a map of Museum, CCCRA Cherokee students in partnership by historichayesvilleinc.com Historical & Arts Council to in addition to the CCCRA the project trails and the Exhibits, businesses and res- all three nonprofit organi- which will also link to www. hear guest speakers Angie music sculpture at Town upcoming display of regional taurants. Chamber Director zations. After CCCRA and cccra-nc.org and www.clay- Chandler of Blue Ridge Na- Hall and the CCHAC Native crafters at the N.C. Depart- Pam Roman also announced CCHAC acknowledged do- tional Heritage Area and Ann Plant Garden, both of which ment of Cultural Resources their new website will soon Bass from North Carolina were partially supported by in Asheville. She advised be launched with additional Department of Commerce. Blue Ridge National Heri- that Clay County will be well information. Visitors and The meeting opened with tage Area. represented at the exhibit area residents will be able introductions followed by a Chandler was introduced and that the CCCRA sum- to use the interactive map proposal for a new sculpture after the sculpture presenta- mer concerts are also a part for all organizations and in downtown Hayesville. tion. She spoke about plans of the BRNHA Music Trails. points of interest for walk- Beverly Adkins, HHI Man- for the BRNHA Craft Trails The exhibits are funded by ing, cycling or driving the ager of the Barn Quilt project in Clay County to expand BRNHA and are available tour routes. was joined by well known to other WNC locations. to selected county venues. The meeting concluded area sculptor Joe Miller to Chandler gave information She also encouraged the with a presentation by Tom- show a small sample of his regarding the BRNHA Music group to focus on the craft, my Davis, owner of Wood- work to create a life size Trails, grants and additional music and heritage trails as haven Construction and HHI woman seated in a ladder opportunities for heritage a means for prospective visi- Board member who will back chair and hand stitch- projects. She was joined by tors to plan their itineraries manage the rehabilitation of ing a patchwork quilt. The Bass of N.C. Department of for Hayesville from: www. the historic Old Town Hall. sculpture would not only Commerce to provide addi- BlueRidgeCraftTrails.com The building was recently re- represent the craft of the tional information about the and ties with N.C. tourism. located between the CCCRA Barn Quilt project which possibilities of BRNHA be- Bass added that the website Cherokee Homestead Ex- has been a successful HHI coming associated with the will also allow participating hibit and CCHAC botanical fundraiser with more than Main Street program featur- towns to build their own garden of Clay County native 100 quilt blocks on the trail ing more projects through- itinerary and include adven- plants. Davis explained that throughout Clay County, but out the region. As an ac- tures or experiences to keep an address must be provided also another way to experi- tive participant in the Small visitors in town. to begin work on the build- ence craft, culture and our Town Main Street program, Following the BRNHA ing and a vote was taken by heritage as a rural commu- Hayesville has opportunity presentation, HHI Board representatives of each or- nity. The project would join to be an early example for Member Marie Thompson ganization involved to name the downtown music and other communities. There provided an update for the the area Hayesville Heritage bear sculptures by Miller as are more than 4,000 arti- interactive map being devel- Park. The area includes the another form of art to expe- sans in WNC contributing oped for downtown Hayes- Old Jail Museum, Cherokee rience with connection to to economic vitality to areas ville and areas of the county. Homestead, the garden and the craft and heritage trails. including Tri-Counties of The map will be accessible connections to the Quanas- Final approval and location Clay, Cherokee and Graham via mobile devices and will see Path. The building will will have to be determined along with 22 additional link to other websites, in- also house a small class- but the idea was well re- communities in the BRNHA. cluding BRNHA, HHI Barn room to supplement cultural ceived by attendees as an Chandler provided infor- Quilt Trail, CCHAC Old Jail and historical activities for Clay County Progress HMS Lady Jackets’ end their season 13-4 ports — B2 SThursday, Feb. 6, 2020 • B1 Jackets improve to 19-2 the third quarter. The Jack- Hayesville ets’ point guard lit up the net opponents bring for 12 points and Hayesville’s defense tightened down. their best games After giving up 14 points in each of the first two quarters, By Travis Dockery the Jackets held Swain to just Sports writer 7 in the third. Hayesville’s offense totaled 22 points in The regular season is wind- the quarter to give them a ing down and with their suc- 44-35 lead. cess so far this season, the Five Yellow Jackets rattled varsity Yellow Jackets are the rim for a game-high 23 getting every opponent’s best points in the fourth quarter. effort. On Friday, Jan. 31 the Swain also had their best of- Swain County Maroon Devils fensive output of the game tried to stop Hayesville’s win- but the 15 points scored by ning ways. After establishing the Devils were not enough an early lead, the Devils lost and Hayesville headed home their grip on momentum and with a 67-50 win. the Jackets took over on their In Highlands, the Jack- way to a 67-50 win. On Mon- ets took the court without day, Feb. 3 Hayesville was on Ashe as he was battling the the road to face Highlands. flu. That left a huge hole Even without a key player the to fill and Cothren stepped Jackets were too tough and into role nicely. Hayesville’s picked up a 57-50 victory. lone senior drained a pair of In Bryson City, the Devils 3-pointers in the first quarter grabbed an early advantage to light the fire for the Jack- Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress with 14 first-quarter points. ets’ offense. McClure and Above: Junior Blake McClure soars to The three-ball was big for Jake McTaggart added to the the basket for 2 of his 8 points Monday. Hayesville as Hayden Mc- cause and the first quarter Clure had a pair and Mark ended with Hayesville up Right: Hayden McClure skirts by a de- Cothren fired a successful 13-10. fender in Hayesville’s win over Highlands. shot from the arch to help It was more of the same keep things close. The open- in the second quarter with LEADERS AT SWAIN ing stanza ended with the Cothren again finding the Kolbe Ashe: 24 points Jackets trailing 14-11. bottom of the bucket with Mark Cothren: 11 points Team totals in the second a long-range 3-pointer. Mc- Jake McTaggart: 11 points quarter were carbon copies Clure and McTaggart com- Blake McClure: 9 points of the first. For Hayesville, bined for another 10 and ju- sophomore Kolbe Ashe led nior Blake McClure’s bucket LEADERS AT HIGHLANDS the charge with six points in gave the Jackets a 28-20 lead Jake McTaggart: 20 points the period but Swain hit the at the break. Mark Cothren: 16 points locker room at halftime with Highlands fought back in Hayden McClure: 11 points a 28-22 lead. the third, scoring 11 to win Blake McClure: 8 points Ashe took the game over in See JACKETS B2 Lady Jackets down the Swain Devils By Travis Dockery to face the Lady Maroon Sports writer Devils. When the final buzzer sounded, Hayesville’s team The Lady Yellow Jackets loaded the bus celebrating have taken their fans on a a 55-50 victory. The mood ride this season. Hayesville soured Monday, Feb. 3 in has made a habit of surpass- Highlands as the Lady Jack- ing expectations against ets came out on the wrong quality opponents. That end of a 47-41 score. trend continued Friday, Jan. In Swain, the contest was 31 when the Lady Jackets a barn-burner from the get travelled to Swain County go. Both teams found ear-

Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress Breanna Foster scrammbles for a loose ball Monday night in Highlands. ly offensive success with 41 heading into the fourth. through halftime. Friday, Feb. 7 and Cherokee 14-points each in the open- Swain County kept fighting In the third, the Lady Jack- Tuesday, Feb. 11. Both games ing quarter. The Lady Jack- an gained ground in the final ets came roaring back with are set for a 6 p.m. start time. ets went on a run in the quarter with 9 points. The 17 points. Highlands’ 9 in Seniors will be honored dur- second quarter with a stellar Lady Jackets added 5 points the period kept them in the ing the Cherokee game. 19 points. Swain was able to to their total and seal the lead but not by much. Trail- keep their scoring pace from 55-50 win. ing 34-32, Hayesville talked LEADERS AT SWAIN the first quarter which meant Hayesville’s game in High- over a plan as they prepared Jocelin Buckner: 15 points Hayesville held a slim 32-28 lands was an interesting one. for a fourth-quarter charge. Breanna Foster: 13 points lead at halftime. A big first quarter saw the Unfortunately the fourth Annie Brooks: 9 points The third quarter saw the Lady Highlanders jump out quarter didn’t go Hayesville’s Jade Patterson: 6 points Lady Jackets stretch their to a 25-15 lead by the time way. The Lady Highlanders lead thanks to strong play the clock hit all zeros. Fans out scored the Lady Jackets LEADERS AT HIGH- underneath the basket by Jo- of defense got their moneys 13-9 to hand Hayesville the LANDS celin Buckner and Breanna worth in the second quarter 47-41 loss. Breanna Foster: 15 points Foster. Hayesville was able as neither team was able Next up for the Lady Jack- Lila Payne: 13 points Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress to feed the duo down low to sink a single shot which ets is a pair home games. Kynnly McClure: 4 points Sophomore Lila Payne works between a pair of defenders to increase the gap to 50- meant the 25-15 score held Hayesville will host Andrews Jocelin Buckner: 4 points and puts up a shot. B2 - Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 Sports Clay County Progress Toughest six minutes there is By Kristi Cook grader, claimed first place Guest Writer victory over Rosman in the 90 pound weight division It’s not every day you find and eight grader Wayne kids signing up for a solid Barter won second place in six-minute, one-on-one bat- the 132lb weight division. tle. However, that’s exactly Noah Carter, a sixth grader what the Hayesville High received third place in the School and Middle School 76 pound weight division. Yellow Jacket wrestlers do Coach Darren Cook is ex- every time they step onto the tremely proud of these young wrestling mat. With hearts men for all the hard work and pounding and blood flowing, dedication they have shown they step up to each oppo- over the past three months. nent physically and mentally They have achieved a great prepared for a “six-minute deal this season and it will battle.” The season has been be exciting to see what these long and tough for these First place winners, from left, Ethan Taylor, junior; Mason kids do as they move on to wrestlers, but they have Cook, freshman; Adam Cook, seventh grade; Kevin Cook, the high school level. prevailed and have proven junior. Wrestling is one of, if not themselves to be champions the oldest sport known to both on and off the mat. man. It requires a dedica- The Hayesville High tion like no other sport. It School and Hayesville Mid- teaches lessons about life dle School wrestling teams that you can’t learn any- competed in the Smoky where else. Kids learn to Mountain Conference tour- push themselves farther nament in Cherokee on Sat- than they thought they could urday, Feb. 1. This marked go and achieve things they Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress Logan Caldwell confidently drives to the basket against the end of the team’s regu- never thought they could Highlands. lar season. Our kids faced achieve. The sport of wres- some very tough competi- tling gives kids a sense of tion and wrestled some in- personal accountability and credible matches. The HHS confidence that will follow JV Jackets earn big team completed the day with Middle School team, from left, coach Darren Cook, Daniel them their whole lives. HHS three conference champions. Austin, Wayne Barter, Caden Gordon, Adam Cook and Noah and HMS are proud of these Ethan Taylor, a junior, won Carter. kids and honored to be part first place in the 220 pound of molding them into honor- win over Highlands weight division. Mason Cook, able young men. a freshman, won first place in By Travis Dockery the 120lb weight division and Sports writer junior Keven Cook won first place in the 113 pound weight Hayesville coach Will Pen- division. Third place finishes land and his JV Yellow Jack- were achieved by sophomore ets hit the road Monday, Feb. Zane Lucksavage at 126 and 3 to take on the Highland- junior William Wimpy at ers from Highlands High 145. Kelton Crawford, a ju- School. The Jackets found nior, rounded out the place- their offensive stride early ments with a fourth-place and carried the momentum finish at 285. This team has through four quarters for the come a long way since the 45-27 win. beginning of November and Kevin Cook locks in on his opponent on his way to a confer- Quarter number one was their hard work has paid off. ence championship. a back and forth battle as both teams tried to take On Tuesday, Feb. 4, the team School team has also had a knowledge on the mat. They ownership of the lead. Ulti- will travel to Cherryville, great season this year. They also competed in the SMC Hayesville’s Lazarus Bai- mately, the quarter went to N.C. to compete in the State have worked extremely hard tournament at Cherokee ley takes control against a the Jackets, 8-7. Hayesville’s Duals. to learn the sport of wrestling where they too found suc- Wildcat in Saturday’s SMC advantage grew in the second The Hayesville Middle and how to execute that cess. Adam Cook, a seventh championships. quarter with 12 additional points. On the other end of the floor, the Jackets were able to limit the damage done Kelli Graves • Clay County by Highlands and carried a Progress 20-16 lead into the locker Hayesville’s Jose Espinal room at halftime. keeps a Highlander at bay in Scoring slowed for Hayes- the Jackets’ 45-27 win. ville in the third quarter win. but luckily, the Highlanders Hayesville will be in The went cold too. The Jackets’ Hive Friday, Feb. 7 to face 8 points weren’t record- Andrews. The Jackets will breaking but were enough to finish out the regular season extend their lead by 3 points on their home floor Tuesday, by quarter’s end. The fourth Feb. 11 against Cherokee. quarter is where Hayesville’s Games are set for 5 p.m. offense shined. The Jackets LEADERS AT lit up the net for 17 points HIGHLANDS while their swarming de- Will Englemann: 13 points fense held Highlands to just Jon Dockery: 10 points Kelli Graves • Clay County Progress 6 points to secure the 45-27 Logan Caldwell: 10 points The HMS Lady Jackets accept their second place trophy for the SMC tournament. The team is made up of Ava Shook, Lee- anna Alberta, Breanna Abrams, Emma Ashe, Lakota Shelton, Madison Martin, Jayden Moore, Keena Leatherwood, Brooke awaits the Jackets. At 7:30 Graves, Mallory Peck, Kera Guffey, Emma Mashburn, managers Madison Graves and Lily Trout and coach Tammy Dills. p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7 Hayes- JACKETS ville will travel to Andrews. Continued from B1 A win over the Wildcats will HMS Lady Jackets’ end their season 13-4 the quarter but only closing guarantee the Jackets sole the gap by 1 point. In the ownership of a Smoky Moun- By Travis Dockery The Lady Braves grabbed as if the Lady Braves could became better role models fourth Blake drew contact to tain Conference title. Hayes- Sports writer a strangle-hold on the lead do no wrong. Shots from for not only themselves but earn three trips to the free- ville will be in The Hive Tues- early and never looked back, anywhere on the floor found for others around them.” throw line where he went day, Feb.11 to host Cherokee It seems impossible but winning 61-21. their way through the net en LEADERS VS a perfect 6-6. McTaggart in the regular-season finale the 2019-2020 middle The Lady Jackets strug- route to the win. CHEROKEE dropped 7 and Cothren con- with tip off scheduled for 7:30 school basketball season has gled from the opening tip. “We had an overall good Kenna Leatherwood: 8 tinued to show his range with p.m. drawn to a close. Hayesville Whether it was turnovers year and finished 13-4 over- points. another 3-pointer as Hayes- Winter sports seniors will Middle School’s Lady Yellow caused by Cherokee’s de- all,” said coach Tammy Dills. Jayden Moore: 6 points ville picked up the 57-50 win. be honored during the night’s Jacket team ended their sea- fense or shots simply not “I feel since our summer Mallory Peck: 4 points A huge showdown now activities. son in the Smoky Mountain falling, Hayesville could not workouts, these young ladies Conference championship find their rhythm. grew not only on the court game against Cherokee. On the other hand, it was with their skills but also they Higher than average score wins first place By Jackie Bell Dolores Corsini and Chris Barnett in sixth Guest Writer place with a score of 53.0. On Thursday, Jan. 30, four full tables were On Monday, Jan. 27, five and a half tables in play. Again, the Howell movement was in of the Appalachian Duplicate Bridge Club use and today's average scoring was 42.0. played a Howell movement at All Saints Lu- Bobbie Mace and Lorraine Klug finished in theran Church in Blairsville, Ga. first place with a score of 48.50. They were Joyce Geiger and Jim Bell finished in first followed by Geiger and Myrna Ponkauskas place with a score of 72.0 on a day when av- in second place with a score of 47.0. Third erage scoring was 54.0. They were followed place winners were Joe Wald and Bell with by Joan and Joe Lane in second place with a a score of 45.5 and fourth place went to Su- score of 69.19. Third place went to Dee Short san Palmich and Karen Miller with a score and Barbara Mitchell with a score of 56.81. of 44.0. They just edged out Linda Wright and John Don't forget that the Monday and Thursday Harper. They finished in fourth place with games begin at 12:30 p.m. at All Saints and all a score of 56.25. Fifth place went to Connie players are welcome. For details or a partner, Smith and Marcia Schultz with a score of contact Ray Ferree (850) 384-3642 or email: 54.0. Rounding out the day's winners were [email protected]. Clay County Progress Arts & Entertainment Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 - B3 Hiawassee mayor to address guild members By Ellen Hayes Guest Writer

Artists and crafters are cordially invited to attend the Mountain Regional Arts and Crafts Guild’s monthly meeting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11 at Calvary Alliance Fellowship Hall, 1390 High- way 76 East, Hiawassee, Ga. This month’s guest speaker is Mayor Liz Ordiales, who will give an overview of the future of the city and the Liz Ordiales importance of the arts in our from the north Georgia and community. If you cannot North Carolina mountain make this meeting, we meet area. Members work in many the first Tuesday of each different medias and are also Presented by the Brasstown Concert Association, Elise Witt and Mick Kinney will perform at the John C. Campbell Folk month at 4 p.m. at Calvary a part of Artworks Gallery School on Sunday, Feb. 9. Alliance Fellowship Hall. and Gifts which is a retail Mountain Regional Arts store selling the work of guild and Crafts Guild is a nonprof- members and houses class- it organization that supports rooms where members teach, Elise Witt, Mezzanine performing and promotes its working sharing their expertise with By Roberta Rankin Orchestra and Chamber Chorus under the audience is in for an engaging musi- artist and crafters members students on a regular basis. Guest Writer Robert Shaw, she studied extensively cal experience. with masters of improvisation, pan- Joining Witt and Kinney will be saxo- On Sunday, Feb. 9 the Brasstown African vocalization and Sweet Honey phonist Don Erdman. Since he founded Concert Association will present the in- in the Rock’s Dr. Ysaye Barnwell. Hotlanta Jazz in 1990, Erdman and the ternationally known musician/singer/ Witt’s original songs reflect this ensemble have performed Dixieland songwriter/activist Elise Witt, per- global diversity, ranging from spirituals, Jazz in clubs and concerts and festi- forming with the members of the band jazz, cajun, soul music, gypsy jazz and vals throughout the South and around Mezzanine — Mick Kinney and Don boogie to soaring odes and anthems, the globe, in Spain, France, Germany, Erdman. populated by characters both heroic Japan, Belgium, Scandinavia, Saudi Witt has created a life combining and comic. Arabia and Singapore. her two passions, language and music. Appearing with Witt will be multi- Elise Witt and Mezzanine will per- Speaking five languages and singing instrumentalist Kinney, master of mul- form at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 in in a dozen more, she travels the world tiple piano styles, fiddle and lap steel. Keith House on the campus of the John as a cultural ambassador for song, As a composer he is equally comfortable C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown. re-introducing individuals and com- in the styles of Ira Gershwin and Cole Tickets available at the door: adults are munities to the joy of singing and using Porter, Tom Waits, Bob Dylan, Woodie $18, students are $10. her music to promote causes of peace, Guthrie, Louis Armstrong, Scott Joplin No reservations, seating is by general justice and human dignity locally and and the Carter Family and with the admission. around the globe. rhythms of ragtime, the American south For details call (828) 389-4210 or Witt’s training and composing are di- and South America. When Kinney’s (828) 837-3839, email: brasstown- verse and eclectic. In addition to singing humor meets Witt’s voice in songs sub- [email protected] or find us on for 20 years with the Atlanta Symphony limely romantic or superbly ridiculous, Facebook. Bev gets an upgrade for time travel with Mongo Superb hand made arts and crafts will be available for your Mongo has been in the want to go today?" the quarter again, and Pan- shopping pleasure. shop and now sports the He began to speak, and cho made a grab for it in the newest brain chip implant then stopped. "Where would air. He missed cleanly, a grip Undelete X, created in 67 Mike you like to go today, dear?" laughed and the director Sweetheart arts, crafts P.A. (post apocalypse). The "You are a quick study, you yelled, "Cut! Reset, go again. upgrade means disk wipes Whitney beast. Why did I wait so long Quiet, people." cannot erase or delete him. to time-travel with you?" The grip struggled with his show set at YHC resort Sonic wipes have caused during molecular reintegra- Mongo began to speak, face: this was his first union By Leland Rogers sumptuous food that the hearing loss in some studies. tion; or slowing down, as he caught himself and stopped. gig for a major and he didn't Guest Writer resort has to offer. Great Back in the not-as-distant mansplained it to Bev. He was doing more catching want it to be his last. hand made items such as future waits Mongo’s mortal This fear is balanced with and stopping these days and Last The Sweetheart Arts and jewelry, photography, wood cave mate, Bev, a Nean- her growing resentment of far less throwing, dragging words Crafts show will be held at furniture, basketry, pottery, derthal stolen from a pass- Mongo’s hair-drags into and pointing. He missed the A fellow who is always Brasstown Valley Resort and leather work, decorative ing tribe by Mongo several the moonlight or high noon old days. declaring he's no fool usually Spa located in Young Harris, art, organic skin care, wood years ago last week. She is sun without so much as a How we got has his suspicions. Ga. Show dates are Friday carving, fiber, essential oils, a technophobe, born to tree questioning grunt. She has away with it — Wilson Mizner through Sunday, Feb. 7-9. baked goods and hand made dwellers, but blessed with decided that if he can make "I've never told anyone this There are people who Hours for the show are Fri- fudge, blacksmithing and aptitude and larger frontal these time hops, so can she. before, Pancho," Gus fipped think that everything one day from 1-7 p.m., Saturday gourd art will all be available lobes. The time has come for Tampa time transit the quarter in the air, catch- does with a serious face is from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and for your browsing and shop- her to decide: go with Mongo authority departures ing it deftly as he finished sensible. Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 ping pleasure. on his field trips through Old stone age his beer, wiped his mouth — Georg Christoph Li- p.m. Come out and enjoy the time or wait in the cave for to late bronze age with the back of his gnarled chtenberg (1742 - 1799) Come out and spend the day or weekend with us. You the next hair drag. To make With the superchips suc- hand, "And that's how we Honest criticism is hard to day or weekend with us lei- can always find something the trips, she will require the cessfully implanted, Bev is got away with everything: take, particularly from a rela- surely browsing what this unique and special for that same chip implant upgrade. now Mongo's time-traveling the money, the girl and the tive, a friend, acquaintance show has to offer. special sweetheart. This show However, the idea of time companion and she enjoys crime. You got the oil rig, a or a stranger. Superb hand made arts offers free admission and travel frightened her due to her new sense of empower- dry hole in north Texas and a — Franklin P. Jones and crafts will be available parking. Mongo's description of frog ment. worthless deed to Malleable E-mail Mike Whitney at: for your shopping pleasure. For details call (706) 897- eggs in a blender feeling "Mongo, where do you Productions." Gus flipped [email protected]. 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Pam Roman • Photo submitted Get ready, get set, go. Front from left, costumers Landi Marrella, Patty Callahan and Diana Lappin. Middle from left, Cindy Lathrop, Brittany Redding, Jessica Gentry, Renee Lamance and David Layfield. Back from left, Richard Cary, Larry Johnson, Max Beard, Meredith Legg-Grady and Jon Jordan. Top-notch cast in top-notch comedy ‘Out of Order’ Article “Out of Order,” by Ray Cooney, is appears in the hotel room desig- and Joshua Sellers. Saturday performances are 7 p.m., Submitted the fast-paced season opener that nated for their rendezvous. The ladies who try to deal with Sunday matinees at 2 p.m. Note promises two hours of non-stop Richard calls in his second-in- their shenanigans are Meredith the new times. Seating is reserved “This is going to be a first-rate laughter. command for help and the romp Legg-Grady, Jessica Gentry, both and tickets are on sale now: $22 production. The cast is one of The plot revolves around junior is on. from “Leading Ladies” last year, for adults, $9 for students, with our strongest, the script is hilari- minister Richard Willey, a member Playing Richard is new-to-the- Brittany Redding and newcomer, group discounts available. To ous — and a personal favorite of of Britain’s Conservative Party, who Peacock but veteran actor, Max Renee Lamance. purchase tickets, call or visit the the playwright — the set design is plans a tryst with the secretary of Beard. His sidekick is Jon Jordan Tickets are already selling at an office weekdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., elegant and all the production staff the leader of the Labour Party. and they are joined by David Lay- astounding rate. (828) 389-2787; visit the web site: are pumped,” says Laurel Adams, It’s obvious from the start that it field, Richard Cary — Mr. Baker in “Out of Order” runs March 6 – 8; www.thepeacocknc.org; or stop by resident artistic director of the was ill-advised, but things rapidly last year’s “Come Blow Your Horn” 13 - 15 at the Peacock, 301 Church Tiger’s Mercantile on the Square. Peacock in Hayesville. get out of hand when a dead body — and newcomers, Larry Johnson Street, Hayesville. Friday and Season packages are still available. New fictions fill the shelves at Hayesville’s Moss Memorial Library By Dorothy Ethridge same roof. For details on events at the Hickory Street, Hiawassee Mountain Lane and Four For book mobile service, Guest Writer • Dominic Smith’s “The library call 389-8401. Street and Fort Hembree Square Community Head- call the Nantahala Regional Electric Hotel.” Historical Nantahala Regional Street. start. Library at (828) 837-2025. Moss Memorial Library in fiction and a portrait of a Library Book Mobile Wednesday, Feb. 12: Hayesville offers a diverse man entranced by the magic schedule Tri-County Community Col- range of new arrivals each of moviemaking—a whirl- Monday, Feb. 10: Hayes- lege library, Settawig Road, BLAIRSVILLE CINEMA week. wind trip through early cin- ville, Shooting Creek, West Myers Road, Tusquittee 38 Backyard Lane, Hwy. 515, Blairsville The library is open 9 a.m. ema. Vineyard Lane, Burch Cove Community, Chatuge Vil- 706-745-1000 • www.BlairsvilleCinema.com - 8 p.m. on Tuesday and 9 • Lynn Cullen’s “The Sis- Road, Geisky Creek Road, lage, Nicely Road, Desoto SHOWTIMES: Friday, Feb. 7th– Thursday, Feb. 13th a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday- ters of Summit Avenue.” Set Gnatty Road, Bethabara Square Apartments, Qualla Saturday. during the Great Depression Road, Old Highway 64, Hot Road and Piney Road. BIRDS OF PREY THE THE RHYTHM (AND THE FANTABULOUS The latest fiction on this is a tale of two sisters House Road, Cold Branch Thursday, Feb. 13: GENTLEMEN SECTION EMANCIPATION OF ONE Starring Hugh Grant Starring Jude Law the library shelves: joined together by love, duty Road, Elf Child Development Highway 64 east, Mur- HARLEY QUINN) & Blake Lively • Sofia Segovia’s “The Mur- and pain. Center on Elf School Road phy Medical Center Nurs- (R) (R) FRI & SAT: 11:30 • (R) FRI & SAT: mur of Bees.” The story of • Stan Lee’s “A Trick of and Licklog Road. ing Home, Old Highway THURS, FEB. 6th: 1:50 • 4:30 • 7:10 • 9:10 11:30 • 6:50 • 9:20 a mysterious child with the Light.” Two teenagers join Tuesday, Feb. 11: Clay 64, Brasstown Communi- 7:00 FRI & SAT: 11:30 • SUN: 11:30 • 1:50 • 4:30 SUN: 11:30 • 6:50 power to change a family’s together to right the wrongs County Care Center, Hayes- ty, Brasstown Post Office, 2:00 • 4:20 • 7:00 • 9:20 • 7:10 MON–THURS: MON–WED: 6:50 history in a country on the in the world. This author ville Elementary School, Beachcove Road, Warne Post 1:00 • 3:40 • 6:40 THURS: 12:50 verge of revolution — Mex- is the pop culture legend Highway 64 Business By- Office, Ledford Chapel Road, SUN: 11:30 • 2:00 • 4:20 ico. behind Marvel’s “Avenger,” pass, Small Blessings Chris- Carolina Christian Academy, • 7:00 MON–THURS: LITTLE WOMEN  LAST WEEK  • Sara Donati’s “Where “Black Panthers,” “X-Men,” tian Child Development on Highway 69 South, Cherry 1:00 • 4:00 • 6:50 (PG) FRI, SAT & SUN: 1:40 • 4:10 MON–WED: 12:50 • 3:50 The Light Enters.” An en- “Spider-Man” and “Iron thralling epic about two Man.” trailblazing female doctors • Lara Prescott’s “The Se- in 19th century New York crets We Kept,” an historical City and a follow up to “The debut novel based on the Gilded Hour.” true story of the CIA’s clan- • Salman Rushdie’s destine attempt to smuggle “Quichotte.” The author has Pasternak’s masterpiece, created a Don Quixote for the Dr. Zhivago, behind the Iron modern age as he takes the Curtain. reader on a wild ride through • Kristy Woodson Harvey’s a country on the verge of “Dear Carolina.” The story of moral and spiritual collapse. two mothers, one biological • Tracy Chevalier’s “A and one adoptive. A 2017 de- Single Thread.” The moving but novel from a compelling story of a woman coming voice in Southern women’s into her own at the dawn of fiction. WWII. • Lori Lansens’ “The Wife’s • Stephen King’s “The In- Tale.” Mary Gooch’s biggest stitute.” The most rivet- problem is not the size of her ing and unforgettable story body (over 300 pounds) but about kids confronting evil the scope of her world. On since “It.” the eve of her 25th wedding • Margaret Atwood’s “The anniversary her husband Testaments.” The stunning disappears and she sets out conclusion to “Handmaid’s to find him. Tale.” • Kazuo Ishiguro’s “An • Janet Daily’s “Hart’s Hol- Artist of the Floating World.” low Farm.” For some folks in This 1986 novel by a Nobel small town Georgia Hart’s Prize winning British author Hollow Farm has seen better is set in post WWII Japan days. Book four in the New and narrated by an ageing Americana series. painter, who looks back on • Brock Clarke’s “Who his life and how he has lived Are You Calvin Bledsoe?” A it. modern day take on Graham • Olivia Newport’s “Amish Greene’s “Travel With My Turns of Time,” a trilogy set Aunt.” in a struggling settlement • Howard Jacobson’s “Live on the harsh Colorado plain. A Little,” a tender story of • Julia Kelly’s “The Light love which makes you con- Over London.” Reminiscent sider all the paths not taken of “Lilac Girls” and “Nightin- and whether you could still gale” this is a sweeping story change course. of remarkable women rising • Beth O’Leary’s “The to challenges they could Flatshare,” a joyful quirky never have predicted. romantic comedy about find- Moss Memorial Library ing love in the most unex- also offers books on CD as pected of places—under the well as DVD movies. B1 B2

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Deeds and Marriages DEED TRANSAC- and 12, Ridgeview Acres Sub- Wiggins Jr. and Kim P. Wig- TIONS division, $130,000. gins, 5.20 acres, $57,500. Jan. 27-31 • Timothy J. Como and SWEETWATER BRASSTOWN Imelda Como to David Todd • Timmy D. Willis and • Gary C. Denski and Julie Griffin, lot 22, .75 acres, The Gwendolyn L. Willis to C. Denski to Jack W. Brinson Vinnings Subdivision, Wayne Hanley, Ferial Khan- and June P. Brinson, lot 28A, $29,000. Bursey, Ferial Khan Bursey 1.03 acres, Trillium Heights • Hayesville Marketing & and Khan Bursey Ferial, lot 5, Subdivision, $4,000. Staffing to Felicia R. Mull, 1 acre, Glen Oaks Subdivi- • Vernon Ford, Dianne tract 2C, .98 acres, $125,000. sion, $195,000. Ford, Shirley Cole, Wanda • Tommy W. Jarrett, Eileen TUSQUITTEE Duvall, Jerry Duvall, Lynn Thornton Jarrett, Elizabeth • Gary St. Pierre to Joseph Cantrell, Richard W. Cantrell Jarrett Walton and Joseph M. H. Grunkemeyer and Andrea and Jerry Duvall-Attorney- Walton to Randy E. Canup S. Bowman, lot 10, 1.26 acres, in-Fact to Shannon Elmer and Donna Rhodes Canup, White Pine Ridge Develop- Dockery and Kourtney Dock- lot 2, 1 acre, Mary Jarrett ment, $30,000. ery, 97.05 acres, $300,000. Heirs Subdivision, $73,000. MARRIAGES • James K. Barr-Trustee, • Barry M. Rawdon Jr. and • Matthew Ryan Holden, Sherry L. Barr-Trustee and Michelle L. Rawdon to Steve 21, of Hayesville, to Ashley Barr Family Trust to Arnold M. Lynn, tract 4 rev, 20.478 Nicole Trout, 23, of Young Alling and Rhonda Alling, acres, $180,000. Harris, Ga., Jan. 24, 2020. 2.62 acres, $28,000. • Edwin B. Thomas and • Debra Mease, William G. Janet R. Thomas to Jere D. Mease, Linda McKeever, Wil- Weaver and Christine M. liam H. McKeever, Dianna Weaver, tract 1, 7.38 acres, Brown and Andrew Brown to $250,000. Linda Payne McKeever and • Nantahala Bank & Trust William H. McKeever, lot 2B, to Jared M. Lombardi, Aman- 5.793 acres, Aud Brown Prop- da C. Jesse-Lombardi, Aman- erty, $36,000. da C. Jesse Lombardi and C. • Victor R. Champagne and Jesse Lombardi Amanda, Jeanne M. Champagne to tract 5, 3.53 acres, Fox Lawrence Jason Harding and Springs Subdivision, Cori Marie Harding, lot 19, $18,000. 1.62 acres, Golden Oaks Es- HIAWASSEE tates Subdivision, $245,000. • Ryan Christopher Hood HAYESVILLE and Carrie Walrond Hood to • Shelly McClean Hartz- True North Marina, LLC, lot Trustee, Shelly McClean 11-B, 1.054 acres, $125,000. Hartz Revocable Living Trust SHOOTING CREEK to Nicholas Ryan Jones and • Douglas K. Gribble and Marion Lydia Jones, lots 2 Glenda J. Gribble to Lester R. B3

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District Court Report The following is the disposition of with driving while impaired and im- trolled substance. Continued until Charged with driving while license with possessing/displaying an al- cases appearing on the Jan. 14, proper turn. Continued until March March 30. revoked due to a previous non im- tered/fictitious/revoked driver li- 2020 District Court docket for Clay 2. Jessica Leanne Dills: Charged paired revocation. Sentenced to pay cense and driving while impaired County with the Honorable Richard Cory Blake Carringer, aka, with assault on a child under the age cost of court, pay $50, pay $110 in due to a previous non impaired re- K. Walker presiding. Cory B. Carringer: Charged with of 12. Continued until March 30. attorney fees and has 40 days to pay vocation. Called and failed to ap- Christopher G. Alberta: forgery of instrument, uttering Amy Jean Dockery: Charged fees. pear, order for arrest and a $4,000 Charged with communicating forged instrument and obtaining with possession with intent to man- Timothy Giddens: Charged bond issued. threats, driving while license re- property by false pretense. Contin- ufacture/sell/deliver a schedule II with resisting a public officer. Sen- Samuel David Lipham: voked due to a previous non im- ued until Feb. 3. controlled substance, possession of tenced to 45 days, suspended with Charged with resisting, delaying, paired revocation and unauthorized Angela Carswell: Charged with methamphetamine, maintaining a 12 months of supervised probation, obstructing wildlife, resisting a pub- use of a motor vehicle. Voluntarily communicating threats. Continued vehicle/dwelling/place for a con- pay cost of court, pay $50, pay $110 lic officer, littering not greater than dismissed at the request of the pros- until April 20. trolled substance and four counts of in attorney fees and cooperate with 15 pounds, boating without required ecuting witness. Charged with in- Dwayne Edward Carswell: possession of a firearm by a felon. officers of the Clay County Officers. lights/equipment and possessing/ jury to real property. Sentenced to Charged with misdemeanor proba- Continued until Feb. 3. Jason Alan Gillis: Charged containing fortified wine/liquor/ 120 days in the misdemeanant con- tion violation. Called and failed to Jesse Eugene Earles: Charged with spotlighting deer/night - deer malt beverage by an unauthorized finement program, suspended with appear, order for arrest and a with possession of stolen goods/ hunting. Continued until March 30. person. Continued until Feb. 3. 12 months of unsupervised proba- $1,500 bond issued. property. Continued until March 2. Corey David Hall: Charged Teresa Loudermilk: Charged tion, pay cost of court, have no con- Thomas Henry Charles: Corey Ryan Edwards: Charged with domestic violence protective with driving while impaired due to tact with the prosecuting witness Charged with two counts of assault with assault on a female. Continued order violation. Called and failed to a previous non impaired revocation and credit given for 29 days served. to inflict physical injury on a deten- until March 2. appear, order for arrest and a and possession of methamphet- Vicki Ledford Allen: Charged tion employee and two counts of Cody Lee Elkins: Charged with $5,000 bond issued. amine. Continued until March 30. with two counts of misdemeanor malicious conduct by a prisoner. driving while license revoked due to Rachel Lynn Hall: Charged Harvey Ellis May: Charged larceny, trafficking opium or heroin, Continued until March 30. a previous impaired revocation. with resisting a public officer, sec- with possession of drug parapher- possession with intent to manufac- Mark Raymond Coffelt: Continued until March 2. ond degree trespass, possession of nalia. Continued until March 30. ture/sell/deliver heroin and main- Charged with driving while im- Michael Bruce Ellis: Charged methamphetamine and possession Timothy Jeffery McCoy: taining a vehicle/dwelling/place for paired, failing to stop at stop sign/ with two counts of trafficking in of drug paraphernalia. Called and Charged with possession of drug a controlled substance. Continued flashing red light and reckless driv- methamphetamine, maintaining a failed to appear, order for arrest and paraphernalia, possession of meth- until May 4. ing to endanger. Continued until vehicle/dwelling/place for a con- a $12,000 bond issued. amphetamine and possession of a Jesse William Allison: May 4. trolled substance, possession of Christopher Hamilton: stolen motor vehicle. Continued Charged with spotlighting a deer/ Elizabeth Ann Collins: drug paraphernalia and manufac- Charged with driving while im- until Feb. 3. night deer hunting. Continued until Charged with driving while im- turing a schedule II controlled sub- paired, reckless driving to endanger, Lois Jean McCreary: Charged March 30. paired, driving left of center, ex- stance. Continued until March 2. operating a vehicle with no insur- school attendance law violation. Christopher Anderson: pired registration card/tag, drinking Kylie Geanine Enloe: Charged ance, failure to reduce speed and Voluntarily dismissed. Attend par- Charged with felony larceny. Con- beer/wine while driving, possession with driving while impaired. Con- canceled/revoked/suspended cer- enting class. tinued until Feb. 3. of marijuana up to a half ounce and tinued until May 4. tificate/tag. Continued until April Glenn McCulloch Jr.: Charged Stephanie Anderson: Charged possession of marijuana parapher- Charles Van Fields: Charged 20. with communicating threats and with misdemeanor probation viola- nalia. Continued until March 2. with possessing/selling a non-tax Jerry D. Haney: Charged with harassing phone call. Continued tion. Continued until March 30. Dwain Allen Cook: Charged paid alcoholic beverage. Sentenced cruelty to animals. Voluntarily dis- until March 2. Tommy James Anderson: with spotlighting deer/night deer to 45 days, suspended with 12 missed at the request of the prose- Mary Lynn McTaggart: Charged with assault by pointing a hunt. Continued until March 30. months of unsupervised probation, cuting witness. Charged with misdemeanor proba- gun, resisting a public officer, pos- Ivan Marcelle Copney: pay cost of court, pay $100 and do Brian Keith Hardin: Charged tion violation. Continued until session of a firearm by a felon and Charged with driving while im- not have/use/possess any non-tax with driving while license revoked March 2. discharging a firearm in enclosed paired level four. Sentenced to 120 paid alcohol. Charged with possess- due to a previous impaired revoca- Hunter Lane Moody: Charged area causing fear. Continued until days in the misdemeanant confine- ing/selling alcoholic beverage with tion. Sentenced to 30 days, sus- with spotlighting deer/night deer March 30. ment program, suspended with 12 no permit, manufacture liquor with pended with 12 months of unsuper- hunt. Continued until March 30. Andrew Armbrust: Charged months of unsupervised probation, no permit and possession/equip- vised probation, pay cost of court, Joaquin Eugene Mosley: with making a false report to the po- pay cost of court, pay $200, surren- ment intended for manufacturing pay $100, do not operate a motor Charged with misdemeanor. Called lice station, communicating threats der driver license, do not operate a alcohol. Voluntarily dismissed. vehicle until duly licensed to do so and failed to appear, order for arrest and harassing phone call. Volun- motor vehicle until duly licensed to Cynthia Rene Flanagan: and pay $110 in attorney fees. and a $1,500 bond issued. tarily dismissed. Charged with do- do so, compete a substance abuse Charged with possession of drug Charged with cancel/revoked/sus- Cody Lee Nelson: Charged with mestic violence protective order vio- assessment, follow recommenda- paraphernalia. Continued until May pended certificate/tag. Voluntarily hit/run leaving the scene of prop- lation. Sentenced to 60 days, tions of substance abuse assess- 4. dismissed. erty damage, unauthorized use of a suspended with 12 months of unsu- ment, 48 hours of community ser- Steven Michael Foster: Martha Hendrix: Charged with motor vehicle, failing to maintain pervised probation, pay cost of vice, pay community service fee and Charged with resisting a public of- breaking/entering terrorize/injure lane control, reckless driving to en- court, pay $302.50 in attorney fees, must pay within 40 days. Charged ficer. Sentenced to 60 days, sus- and assault on a government offi- danger and injury to personal prop- have no contact with prosecuting with possession of open container/ pended with 12 months of unsuper- cial/employee. Continued until erty. Voluntarily dismissed after a witness and credit given for 39 days consuming alcohol in passenger vised probation, pay cost of court, March 30. plea negotiation. Charged with no served. Charged with intimidating area. Prayer for judgment and no credit given for 15 days served and Jeffrey Logan Hill: Charged operators license. Sentenced to 15 witness. Voluntarily dismissed at cost of court. Charged with reckless keep peace with police officers. with fishing without a license. Paid. days, suspended with 12 months un- the request of the prosecuting wit- driving to endanger and speeding. Terri Nicole Fox: Charged with Dustin Holcomb: Charged with supervised probation, pay $50 fine, ness. Voluntarily dismissed. larceny of a motor vehicle, posses- domestic violence protective order pay $181.50 in attorney fees, do not Autumn Rose Bales: Charged Tony Joe Davenport: Charged sion with intent to manufacture/ violation. Sentenced to 129 days operate a motor vehicle until duly with two counts of second degree with two counts of driving while li- sell/deliver methamphetamine, with credit given for 129 days, pay licensed to do so and pay fines with- trespass. Continued until March 2. cense revoked due to a previous non possession of a controlled substance $110 in attorney fees and civil judg- in 40 days. Tabitha Michele Bell: Charged impaired revocation, resisting a on prison/jail premises, possession ment. Richard Noble Jr.: Charged with shining/sweeping light for public officer and assault on a fe- of heroin and possession of meth- Paul Michael Hudson: with worthless check simple. Volun- deer. Continued until March 30. male. Called and failed to appear, amphetamine. Continued until Feb. Charged with failure to report/tag tarily dismissed. Paid restitution. Robert Lou Blanchard: order for arrest and a $1,500 bond 3. big game and hunting/fishing/trap- Linda Michelle O’Bryan: Charged with extradition/fugitive of issued. Donna Freeman, aka, Donna ping with no game license. Paid. Charged with two counts of resisting other state. Voluntarily dismissed. Jake Scott Davies: Charged Carol Freeman: Charged with Glenn B. Hunt: Charged with a public officer, communicating Robert Donald Bohanon: with possession of a stolen motor simple possession of a schedule IV two counts of misdemeanor child threats, first degree trespass enter- Charged with failing to exhibit/sur- vehicle, two counts of possession of controlled substance, possession of abuse. Continued until March 2. ing/remaining, going armed to ter- render license, resisting a public of- stolen goods/property, possession marijuana up to a half ounce, pos- Saundra Jones: Charged with rorize of people, assault by pointing ficer, carrying a concealed gun and of a controlled substance on prison/ session of marijuana paraphernalia, driving while impaired and reckless a gun and misuse of 911 system. possession of a firearm by a felon. jail premises, expired registration speeding, reckless driving to endan- driving to endanger. Continued Called and failed to appear, order Continued until March 30. card/tag, two counts of failing/re- ger and driving while license revoke until April 20. for arrest and a $15,000 bond is- Tammy Borchardt: Charged fusing to file employment security due to a previous non impaired re- Levi Joshua Kimsey: Charged sued. with aiding and abetting larceny commission tax report, making a vocation. Continued until March 30. with driving while impaired and re- Lawrence James Odell: and aiding and abetting operators false report to police station, three Michael Shane Fuller: sisting a public officer. Continued Charged with driving while im- license violation. Continued until counts of driving while license re- Charged with two counts of driving until May 4. paired level five. Sentenced to 60 March 30. voked due to a previous non im- while license revoked due to a previ- Sheila Marie Larson: Charged days in the misdemeanant confine- George Bowden: Charged with paired revocation, fleeing/eluding ous impaired revocation. Continued with shoplifting concealment of ment program, suspended with 12 zoning and sign ordinance. Sen- arrest with a motor vehicle, reckless until May 4. goods. Sentenced to 20 days, sus- months of unsupervised probation, tenced to pay cost of court and pay driving to endanger, assault with a Donald Robert Futch: pended with 12 months of unsuper- pay cost of court, pay $100, surren- $50. deadly weapon on a government of- Charged with two counts of commu- vised probation, pay cost of court, der driver license, do not operate a Christopher C. Bradley: ficial, injury to personal property, nicating threats and domestic crim- 24 hours of community service, motor vehicle until duly licensed to Charged with driving while intoxi- driving left of center, fictitious/al- inal trespassing. Called and failed to waive community service fee and do do so, pay $110 in attorney fees, cated - motor boat/vessel and boat- tered title/registration card/tag, appear, order for arrest and a not be on/about premises of Parts complete a substance abuse assess- ing without required lights/equip- unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, $2,000 bond issued. City in Hayesville. ment, pay substance abuse assess- ment. Continued until March 30. canceled/revoked/suspended cer- Karl Garnes, aka, Karl E. Nathan Leatherwood: ment fee, follow recommendations Gregory T. Breitenbach: tificate/tag, expired/no inspection, Garnes: Charged with driving Charged with misdemeanor proba- of substance abuse assessment, 24 Charged with larceny by employee. operating a vehicle with no insur- while license revoked and fictitious/ tion violation, driving while license hours of community service and pay Continued until Feb. 3. ance and covering/disguising a reg- altered title/registration card tag. revoked due to a previous non im- community service fee. Charged Veronica Bright: Charged with istration plate. Continued until Continued until March 30. paired revocation, breaking or en- with reckless driving-wanton disre- possession with intent to manufac- March 2. Evelyn Gausepohl: Charged tering and first degree trespassing gard and driving left of center. Vol- ture/sell/deliver a schedule II con- Michael Vernon Davis: with defrauding a drug/alcohol test entering/remaining. Continued untarily dismissed after a plea nego- trolled substance. Continued until Charged with possession with intent first. Called and failed to appear, until March 30. tiation. Feb. 3. to manufacture/sell/deliver a order for arrest and a $4,000 bond Michael Paul Ledford: Robert Curtis Parker: Amber Brown: Charged with schedule II controlled substance issued. Charged with operating a vehicle in Charged with fleeing/eluding arrest simple assault and interfere with and maintaining a vehicle/dwell- Johnny Gibson: Charged with fishing area, boat access area-other with a motor vehicle. Voluntarily emergency communication. Contin- ing/place for a controlled substance. second degree trespass. Sentenced purpose, damage signs at Shooting dismissed after a plea negotiation. ued until March 30. Continued until Feb. 3. to 10 days in the Clay County Jail Creek and driving a motor vehicle Carie Elizabeth Passmore: Jackie Howard Burrell: Patsy Morgan Deetz: Charged with credit given for 10 days served. on game lands. Sentenced to 120 Charged with driving while im- Charged with two counts of proba- with possession of methamphet- Tammy Jean Gibson: Charged days in the misdemeanant program paired. Continued until March 2. tion violation. Probation revoked amine, simple possession of a with possession of marijuana up to to run concurrent with any other Amir Desan Patterson, aka, with credit given for 67 days served schedule III controlled substance, a half ounce, possession of mari- sentences. Amar D. Patterson: Charged and continue on probation as previ- simple possession of a schedule II juana paraphernalia, driving/allow- Penny Lane Ledford: Charged with probation violation. Continued ously ordered. controlled substance, possession of ing a motor vehicle with no registra- with driving while impaired, reck- until March 2. Jordan Wayne Campbell: marijuana of less than a half to one tion, motorcycle/moped helmet less driving to endanger and two Elizabeth L. Patterson: Charged with felony larceny. Con- and half ounces, possession of drug passenger and operating a vehicle counts of misdemeanor. Continued Charged with shoplifting conceal- tinued until March 30. paraphernalia and maintaining a with no insurance. Voluntarily dis- until April 20. ment of goods. Sentenced to 24 Benjamin Carpenter: Charged vehicle/dwelling/place for a con- missed after a plea negotiation. Nathan Allen LeMay: Charged See COURT REPORT B8 B8 - Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020 District Court Report continued Clay County Progress hours with credit given for 24 abuse assessment fee, 24 court and $25. Kenneth Mark Sud- of a schedule VI controlled untarily dismissed. hours served. hours of community service Harold Gene Slade: derth: Charged with resist- substance, possession of Kenneth Whitener: Jennifer Payne, aka, and pay community service Charged with larceny from ing a public officer and felony marijuana paraphernalia, Charged with shining/ Jennifer Ann Payne: fee. Charged with no opera- the person, injury to real larceny. Continued until two counts of driving while sweeping light for deer. Charged with obtaining tors license, reckless driving- property, false imprison- March 2. impaired and failing to burn Prayer for judgment and property by false pretense, wanton disregard, failing ment, assault on a female Jesse Tate Swafford: headlamps. Continued until pay cost of court. misdemeanor larceny and to maintain lane control and operating an all terrain Charged with possession March 2. Brett Dakota Wilson, failing to exhibit/surrender and unsealed wine/liquor vehicle on sand hills/game with intent to manufacture/ Rainer Will Vanhassel, aka, Dakota Wilson: driver license. Continued in passenger area. Volun- land. Continued until May 4. sell/deliver a schedule II aka, Rainer Van Hassel: Charged with two counts until May 4. tarily dismissed after a plea Steven Scott Slate II: controlled substance. Con- Charged with sexual battery, of resisting a public officer, Kevin Gene Payne: negotiation. Charged with Charged with operating an tinued until Feb. 3. assault on a female and driv- two counts of misdemeanor Charged with two counts of possession of an open con- all terrain vehicle on sand Jacquelynn Tatman: ing while license revoked larceny, two counts of pos- driving while license revoked tainer/consuming alcohol hills/game land. Pay cost of Charged with carrying con- due to a previous impaired session of marijuana para- due to a previous impaired in passenger area. Prayer for court and $25. cealed gun and failing to revocation. Continued until phernalia, expired registra- revocation. Continued until judgment and no court cost. Justin Lawrence stop at stop sign/flashing red March 2. tion card/tag, operating a April 20. Darren Schmitt: Smith: Charged with mis- light. Continued until June 1. Douglas Lynn Wann: vehicle with no insurance, Patrick T. Pender- Charged with assault on a demeanor child abuse. Con- Ethan Ryan Taylor: Charged with misdemeanor two counts of no operators grass: Charged with three female and misdemeanor tinued until May 4. Charged with resisting a probation violation. Sen- license, possession of mari- counts of breaking and/ child abuse. Continued until Matthew Troy Smith: public officer and criminal tenced to finish classes and juana up to a half ounce, or entering, misdemeanor March 30. Charged with cyberstalking use of laser device. Contin- extend probation for 12 possession of drug para- larceny and two counts of Victoire Sherlin: and assault on a female. Con- ued until March 30. months. phernalia, felony posses- possessing/receiving stolen Charged with resisting a tinued until March 2. Ryan Fletch Turbyfill: Andrew James Webb: sion of marijuana, speeding, property by a certified felony, public officer. Continued Megan Elizabeth Charged with communicat- Charged with driving while reckless driving to endanger Continued until Feb. 3. until March 30. Spears: Charged with no ing threats and injury to per- impaired, failure to comply and failure to maintain lane William Lloyd Piper: Kyle James Shorette: operators license and ex- sonal property. Continued with restricted driving, in- control, hit/run leaving the Charged with assault and Charged with injury to real pired registration card/tag. until April 20. Charged with jury to personal property, scene of property damage. battery. Continued until property. Continued until Called and failed to appear, extradition/fugitive of 0ther speeding, expired registra- Continued until March 30. March 2. March 2. order for arrest and a $100 state. Voluntarily dismissed tion card/tag, driving left of Olivia Rose Wislar: Roy Martin Pouncey, Brittany Nicole Sisco: cash only bond set. after 90 days have passed. center and possession of an Charged with driving while aka, Royce M. Pouncey: Charged with possession of Michael Strickland: Patrick Tyson: Charged open container/consuming impaired, reckless driving Charged with possession of fortified wine/liquor/malt Charged with breaking and/ with driving left of center alcohol in passenger area. to endanger, driving while methamphetamine. Volun- beverage by a person under or entering, felony larceny and failing to yield to emer- Continued until June 1. license revoked to a previous tarily dismissed. Charged age 21 and consuming alco- and injury to personal prop- gency vehicle/no accident. Erin Miranda White: non impaired revocation and with possession of drug para- hol by a person age 19/20. erty. Continued until Feb. 3. Continued until Feb. 3. Charged with resisting a possessing/displaying an phernalia. Sentenced to 45 Voluntarily dismissed. Jay Wesley Stroud: Nathan Vanderlaan: public officer. Continued altered/fictitious/revoked days with credit given for 28 Dalton Ray Slade: Charged with transferring/ Charged with misdemeanor until March 30. driver license. Called and days served, suspended with Charged with operating an deer carcus across state. Sen- probation violation out of Courtney M. Whitener: failed to appear, order for 12 months of unsupervised all terrain vehicle on sand tenced to pay cost of court county, carrying a concealed Charged with simple assault. arrest and a $1,500 bond probation, pay cost of court, hills/game land. Pay cost of and $25. weapon, simple possession Voluntarily dismissed. Vol- issued. pay $100, pay $210 in attor- ney fees, do not have/use/ possess any controlled sub- stance and pay fines within 40 days. Alyssa Quinn Pyle: Charged with driving while impaired level five. Sen- tenced to 60 days in the misdemeanant confinement program, suspended with 12 months unsupervised proba- tion, pay cost of court, pay $100, do not operate a motor vehicle until duly licensed to do so, 24 hours of commu- nity service, pay community service fee, complete a sub- stance abuse assessment, pay substance abuse assessment fee and pay $110 in attorney fees. Charged with reckless driving to endanger and fail- ing to maintain lane control. Voluntarily dismissed after a plea negotiation. Amber Reaid: Charged with possession of meth- amphetamine and posses- sion of marijuana up to a half ounce. Voluntarily dis- missed. Charged with pos- session of drug parapher- nalia. Sentenced to 45 days, suspended with 12 months of unsupervised probation, pay cost of court, pay $100, do not have/use/possess any controlled substance and hold contraband until after appeal period. Roberto Renteria: Charged with simple as- sault. Prayer for judgment, pay cost of court and pay attorney fees. Michael Wade Rob- erson: Charged with two counts of probation viola- tion. Sentenced to 45 days with credit given for 15 days served and 75 days with cred- it given for 16 days served. Charged with driving while license revoked due to a previous non impaired re- vocation and possession of methamphetamine. Volun- tarily dismissed after a plea negotiation. Charged with possession of drug parapher- nalia. Sentenced to 89 days and $203.50, civil judgment. Anthony Robinson: Charged with second degree trespass. Voluntarily dis- missed after the prosecuting witness failed to appear. Joshua Waylon Saf- fold: Charged with extradi- tion/fugitive of other state. Voluntarily dismissed after 90 days have passed. Miguel Saravia: Charged with driving while impaired level five. Sentenced to 60 days in the misdemean- ant confinement program, suspended with 12 months unsupervised probation, surrender driver license, pay cost of court, pay $100, do not operate a motor vehicle until duly licensed to do so, complete a substance abuse assessment, pay substance