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NEWS

TOWNS

LANDMARK

Dismantling a bit of history

Judges chosen for Youth Development

Speech Contest

EDUCATION

Georgia senate passes JOBS act

COMMUNITY

Not unless you filled out the Census

Ann Doran / Sentinel PhotoOn Saturday, United Community Bank and Towns County Recreation Department sponsored an Easter Egg Hunt for children ages four to nine. More than 2,500 colorful easter eggs were hidden and found. The Easter Bunny attended too!

UCB Sponsors Easter Egg HuntGOVERNMENT

CENSUS

Be counted in the 2010 Census

Frank Bradley / Sentinel PhotoThe McKinney Building on the Hiawassee Square is soon to be torn down.

Forms not sent to PO Boxes

You can find local census data online at:

www.census.gov

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The Towns Sentinel is in the 11th year of publication.

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LETTERS WELCOME

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From the RightLeaning Left Somewhere in the Middle

Asking Jim Fitzgerald to Give it Up

A brief comment on the News Media

EDITOR’S INBOX

89 Franks Street(Facing Ingles in Hiawassee)

706-896-8853

www.stephensfederalbank .com

HIAWASSEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHThe “Come As You Are” Church

706 896-2818 & 706 896-3678 FaxSunday School . . . . 9:30 AMWorship Service . . . 10:45 AMWed. Bible Study . . 6:00 PM

Senior Pastor Jim BlairDirector of Music and Worship

Hope Horkavy

Praise God Together With Us!1139 US Highway 76, West

“ On the Hill “www.hiawasseeumc.org

P. O. Box 609Hiawassee,GA 30546

TURPIN’S WRECKER SERVICELocal & Long Distance Towing

Light & Heavy Duty Towing706-896-4138

828-389-0832 (NC)Available 24/7

Mossy Bo!oms Cafe 1620 Hwy 76 W Hiawassee, GA

706-896-0553

Register Now! “Ballet”, “Tap”, “Jazz” and MORE!

Ages 3 to Adult, Beginner to ExpertBrasstown Dance Academy

Now Accepting New Students706-379-2651

On US 76 on the hill across from the EMC in Young Harris

Dance Classes

Strut’s Shoe StoreMen - Women - Children

Come in and browse: Jewlery, Socks, Tees, Handbags, & Belts

706-896-20021374 US Hwy, 76E - Hiawassee GA

Advertise Here Call 706.896.6397

CITY OF YOUNG HARRISPUBLIC HEARING

The City of Young Harris will hold a public hearing on the adoption of polices and procedures governing the calling and conducting of hearings on proposed zoning decisions at 6:00 p.m. on April 20, 2010 at the City Hall of Young Harris, 5187 Maple Street, Young Harris, Georgia 30582. The public is invited to comment, and copies of the proposed ordinance containing the proce-

dures are available at City Hall. Subsequent to receiving all comments on the policies and proce-dures, at the same location, the City of Young Harris will hold a second public hearing on the stan-dards governing the exercise of the zoning power. The hearing will commence immediately after the preceding hearing, at the same location. The public is invited to comment, and copies of the proposed ordinance containing the standards are available at City Hall. Subsequent to receiving all comments on the standards for the exercise of the zoning power, the City of Young Harris will hold a third public hearing on the adoption of the revised zoning ordinance and re-adoption of

the official zoning map. The hearing will commence immediately after the preceding hearing, at the same location. The public is invited to comment, and copies of the proposed zoning ordi-

nance and official zoning map are available at City Hall. Subsequent to receiving all comments on the zoning ordinance and official zoning map, the City of Young Harris will hold a fourth public hearing on the adoption of a sign ordinance. The hearing will commence immediately after the

preceding hearing, at the same location. The public is invited to comment, and copies of the pro-posed sign ordinance are available at City Hall.

Beef Up Bones, Know Osteoporosis Risks

Plant Affair on the Square

Broun shares "The Simple Truth"

Chili Cook-off proclaimed

828.389.2800

Dorothy Mae Hardy

William Arnold Morrison

03/29/10 16:55 R-2 R Moore Rd Medical20:26 E-1,4,6 T-1 Taylor Rd Control Burn

03/30/10 02:21 R-2 Plott Rd Medical 03:18 R-1 Hidden Lakeview Circle Medical 07:28 E-1 Hwy 76 E Tire on Fire 08:58 R-1 Hidden Lakeview Circle Medical 19:35 R-1 Brasstown Manor Medical19:44 R-1 Friendship Rd Control Burn 20:58 R-1 Bell St Medical

03/31/10 15:31 R-1 Rock Hill Rd Medical15:49 R-1 Sky View Dr Medical

04/01/1007:43 R-1 Berrong Rd Medical

10:29 R-1 T C School Medical12:18 MP-2 Maple St. Power Line on Tree Fire14:08 R-1 Zell St. Medical17:15 R-2 BRMEMC Medical

04/02/10 09:23 R-1 Hedden Cove Medical11:19 E-1 Chatuge Regional Landing Zone14:35 R-1 Hwy 76 E Auto Accident16:20 E-1,2 T-1,2 R-1,MP-2 Ruby Ridge Structure Fire

04/03/10 15:20 R-2 Hwy 76 W Medical21:24 R-1 Pinelake Rd Medical

04/04/10 08:51 R-2 Summer Wood Ln. Medical20:47 R-2 Townsend Mill Rd Medical

Towns County Fire Report

Towns County Arrest Report

March 28, 2010-April 4, 2010

03/30/2010Levi James Peterson of Hiawassee,

Ga. DOB: 11/02/1982 arrested for Simple Battery.

Terry Lee Walker, of Hiawassee, Ga. DOB: 05/11/1962, arrested for Probation Violation.

03/31/2010Brandon Shawn Teesateskie of

Hayesville, NC. DOB: 07/18/1975 arrested for Probation Violation.

Amber Dawn Estep, of Murphy, NC. DOB: 01/04/1988 arrested for 2 counts of Probation Violation.

Delmar Jefferson Wooten of Murphy, NC DOB: 09/09/1990 arrested for Aggravated Assault.

04/01/2010 Jean Jerengo Ducre of Morganton,

Ga. DOB: 06/12/1978 arrested for Probation Violation.

04/02/2010Douglas Michael Kirkman, of

Hiawassee, Ga. DOB: 07/24/1975 arrested for Possession of Marijuana, Misdemeanor, Probation Violation and Possession of Meth.

India Dawn Shelton, of Hayesville, NC. DOB: 08/09/1981 arrested for Child

Support.Katrina Ann Cofer, of Hiawassee, Ga.

DOB: 10/04/1969 arrested for Deposit account fraud.

Nathan Allen Lemay, of Hayesville, NC. DOB: 07/20/1972 arrested for Driving while License suspended.

Stephen Lee Wrisley, of Hayesville, NC DOB: 03/07/1977 arrested for Probation Violation.

04/04/2010Gabriel Alvarado Ortiz, of Hiawassee,

Ga. DOB: 11/27/1981 arrested for License Required.

Billy Joe Sutton, of Adairsville, Ga. DOB: 12/21/1978 arrested for Driving while suspended or revoked license, safety belts.

SAFE customer appreciation Days

Contributed PhotoLions President Ken Fuller presents a $1,000 check for scholarships to YHC President Cox.

Benny Patterson needs our Help

TCHS March Student of the Month

Contributed PhotoTowns County High School would like to congratulate our March Student of the Month, Heather Poole, on a job well done. Heather has been active in Beta Club, Drama/Chorus, and FBLA. She is currently the chairperson of United Com-munity Bank’s Junior Board of Directors. This school year Heather has participated in the dual enrollment program with Young Harris College. Heather’s future plans include majoring in English with the goal of becoming a writer.

Heather Poole

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Northeast Georgia Medical Center among top 100 hospitals in Nation

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Find Even More Photo's on Page 6BSentinel Photo's by Ann Doran

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Contributed Photo Pictured is the Hiawassee Ford Motor Company constructed around the 1920’s along with a 1935 or 1937 Ford Wrecker. Pictured left to right are : Owner- W.O. Sparks and Mechanics- Glen Farmer, Evan (Slim) Henson, and Randall Farmer Also pictured to the far left is the !rst Bank of Hiawassee constructed in 1909.

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Area youth compete for Tri-County CupJacob Harris / Sentinel Photos

The heat was on as local youths from Clay, Union, and Towns Counties competed for the Tri-County Cup at Brasstown Valley. At the end of the day Clay County took home the win-ning title, followed by Towns County who trailed behind by 20 strokes, and Union County who trailed Towns by another 20 strokes.