Calling herself a “coal miner’s daughter,” Lieutenant Governor Beverly Perdue told an Asheville audience of North Carolina Press Association members on Friday that her priorities as the next governor would be education, economic de-velopment and health care.

She said she supports giving teachers a boost in pay and holding them accountable.

“It’s inexcusable that we have some teachers who allow students to

fall behind and don’t know they’re behind,” she said.

Citing the different pathways to education such as the Virtual High School and Early College, she said any kid in the state can take any kind of course they want to take. And she emphasized that all kids need to learn some kind of skill.

Regarding jobs and the economy, Perdue said that just as North Caro-lina built an industry of pharmacy biotechnology in the 1970s, there are new opportunities in agri-bio-technology and aerospace for North Carolinians that can be developed to

build a workforce with job opportu-nities from Murphy to Manteo. She added that the state will still main-tain a market in its bedrock indus-tries such as furniture and textiles.

“There will always be a textile footprint in North Carolina,” she said.

On the issue of health care, Perdue said she stands in support of the fu-ture of the middle class. She said her

state has health insurance followed by making health care affordable

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While conducting a survey online and in libraries for three weeks, Dr. Daniel Barron said he also interviewed approximately 66 people from the community for his

Survey participants were en-tered in a contest to win $50, he said. Out of the 620 respondents total from four libraries in three counties, Moss Memorial contrib-uted 398 responses, Barron said, more than the others combined.

“We had an excellent response rate,” he said.

from the state library, Barron told those at the meeting.

“It’s not coming from your pockets... Hopefully that gives it a

Local man killed in Bush Hog accident

Eight hired for coming school year

Asheville | politics

Kermit Johnson moved to area in December

SEE BUSH HOG, PAGE 3A

Library turning page on expansion

Survey data spotlights parking dilemma

Rerouting road could cost library $500,000

As Moss Memorial Library seeks expansion efforts, two roadblocks prevent brisk progress ahead.

“Parking at the library is a major problem,” Dr. Daniel Barron told

-ings from a survey.

In fact, only 40 percent of respon-dents said that they were “very sat-

lowest percentage in the survey.Parking issues, however, are a

miniscule concern compared to the prospect of moving Anderson Road, which runs in front of the library. Barron said his goal was to have the road rerouted by next spring.

“We need to think about the cost

Somehow the plan is to raise up to $3 million dollars in two years to expand Moss Memorial Library.

“There is no doubt that the facility needs to be expand-ed,” Dr. Daniel Barron told county residents July 17 at a

surveys. “The library is a very, very important thing.”

and public information science for 30 years at the Univer-sity of South Carolina, said his job was only to present a

-ing to opinions.

While close to 30 percent of survey respondents said the library was not in need of physical change, 42 percent were in favor of renovating the current facility. An additional 30 percent wanted to see a new building.

North Carolina library standards suggest 16,000 square feet of space is an adequate size for Clay County’s popula-

tion, Barron said. “Currently what we have is a 7,000 square feet build-

ing.... If we’re going to build a new facility or if we’re go-ing to renovate, we should strive for as close to that stan-dard as possible.”

Barron cautioned that costs will likely be around $2 mil-lion per square foot or higher, due to the state of the na-tional and local economy.

The vast majority of those in favor of building a new li-

A decision was reached to hire eight new employees, Clay County Schools Superintendent Scott Pen-land said Friday, July 19.

Only one of the new employees, Ashley Snowden, will be employed in the high school. Snowden will take the place of retiring art teacher

Reba Beck.Penland said two

new teachers had been hired in the elementary school: Lauren Rogers and Yvette McQuade. He also said Dianne Hedden had been

employed as the elementary school secretary.

Cynthia Long, April Davenport, Sherry Rogers and Erin Wells were hired as teacher assistants, Penland said.

School board members met for a closed session to discuss personnel at the Hayesville Family Restaurant Thursday morning.

Up to $3 million sought for 16,000 square foot construction

“We’ve really, really got to reach those kids because that’s the next

generation of either library users or library down-the-tubers.”

“I don’t know of funds that are available for this... I’m sure everybody knows road construction is a terribly,

terribly expensive endeavor.”

Gubernatorial candidates speak out on economy, healthcare

Hayesville | education

Hayesville | death

By Harrison Keely

EDITOR

A Hayesville man was killed in an accident with his Bush Hog Wednes-day, July 16 the Clay County Sher-

Police said Kermit E. Johnson, 67, was driving his Bush Hog on the slope of a hill at his property on Crockett Mountain Lane when he was abruptly ejected from the mow-er at approximately 2:50 p.m.

"He possibly hit a stump which threw him off, and [the machine]

said. "It gave him injuries which he was not able to survive."

Johnson's wife or neighbor called to report the accident to emergency medical services, Defee said, not-ing that Johnson passed away before anyone was able to respond.

"It was kind of a confusing call at

Penland

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SENTINEL WRITER

High school vice prin-cipal position unfilled

SEE SCHOOL, PAGE 3A

SEE STATISTICS, PAGE 3A SEE ROAD, PAGE 3A

SEE CONSTRUCTION, PAGE 3A

Georgia Mountain Fair brings thrills 1B

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Your home can survive a wildfire

Frank Bradley/ Sentinel photo Pat McCrory, Charlotte’s mayor, speaks.

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CALENDAR Know what's going on?Send event announcements to calendar@smokymountainsentinel.com.

THIS WEEKCoffee with Poets

Coffee with the Poets is hosted by Phillips and Lloyd Book Store in Hayesville, North Carolina Wednesday, July 23, at 10:30 A.M. Please join us for a morning of local writers reading their work. All are welcome to come and read at open mic.

Book Fair Scheduled Murphy Medical Center is hosting

a Book Fair on Thursday, July 24 from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM , and Friday, July 25th from 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM in the large conference room at the hospital. The Book Fair features quality books and unique gifts provided by the Books Are Fun organization, a Reader’s Digest Company, at wonderful savings. Every event is different, but there is always a wide variety of books, note cards and stationery items, children’s activity items, music CDs and much more. The cookbook and children’s book sections are exceptional!

Cash, Credit Cards, and Checks are accepted. Proceeds from the Book

Fair support various community chari-ties. For more information, please call: Mary Carol Campbell 828-835-3667

Contra Dancing Go contra dancing Sat, July 26,

from 8pm – 11pm at the John C. Campbell Folk School.

Admission: adults $6 ages 12-18 $3 Under 12 $2 Location: Community Room, Keith House Part of our twice monthly community dance series. Janet Shepherd is a popular caller from Atlanta. Jeff and Diane Baker from Asheville play fiddle and piano. Beginners, singles and couples wel-come. Beginners should come promptly at 8 pm, since we start with easier dances and more teaching.

“PICKIN” on the Square

A full line-up of talent is awaiting you on the Hiawassee Town Square this Saturday evening, July 26th from 6 – 8 pm.

The Front Porch Pickers will per-form classic Country Music as well as a few “soft rock” numbers. A well-known

group in the Hiawassee music world, they do go back a long way !

The second half of the Concert features the fabulous blend of voices of the “High Country Harmonizers” a group known for their “Barbershop” style.

And for the first time on the Hiawassee Square we are honored to present the “Smokie Mountain Melodies-Sweet Adelines” . . . a women’s chorus which will take your breath away !!

The whole evening is a treat you won’t want to miss !!

Delicious food and beverages will be for sale by the “Fresh Market” in the Mountain. Concert T-shirts are for sale as well and the proceeds help to spon-sor the Concerts.

Call 706-896-4988 or go on our website: www.otmga.org after 5 pm to see if weather has cancelled the show. See you on the Square !!

Yard & Bake SaleSaturday, July 26, Yard Sale and

Bake Sale in Highway 141 about 1 1/2 miles from Peachtree School traveling toward Marble, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food will be available. All proceeds will ben-efit Sharon and Danny Wilson.

Tennis camp for kids! Tennis camp for kids ages 6-14 held

at Young Harris College. Date: July 28-31, Time: 8:30-12:30. Camp is organized by YHC head coach Alli Hillman with the help of former and current collegiate ten-nis players. Camp is intended for players of all levels who wish to learn the game for the first time or improve their skills, all while having fun! For more information or to receive a registration form, contact Alli Hillman at 706 897-6103 or email ahill-man@yhc.edu.

COMING UPPoetry critique

The NCWN (Netwest) Poetry

Critique will meet at Tri-County Community College in Murphy, North Carolina, Thursday, August 7 , at 7:00 P.M. For more information contact Janice Moore: 828-389-6394. We invite visitors to come and observe.

Short Fiction ContestA Short Fiction Contest sponsored

by Mountain Writers of North Carolina is now open to all writers of all genres. The prizes are: First Place $100.00; Second Place $50.00; Third Place $25.00 and three honorable mentions. Judging will be blind and no members of Mountain Writers will serve as judges.

Entry criteria are as follows: Length no more than 1,500 words, double spaced with one inch margins all around; Print in Times New Roman, or Courier New, 12 point; Separate cover page with title, name, contact informa-tion and word count for each entry; Number pages in upper right corner of all pages; Bind manuscript with paper clip; Enclose entry fee of $10.00 for each submission (can be combined in one check or money order); Make checks payable to Mountain Writers.

Submission deadline is August 11,

2008. Late entries will be accepted through September 1st if accompanied by an additional $5.00 late fee.

Mail two copies of each entry to Joan Routh, 3691 Max Patch Road, Clyde, NC 28721. No manuscripts will be returned. Call J.C. Walkup at 235-2003 or e-mail jcwalkup@bell-south.net for more information.

Adult tennis clinicAdults, if you are interested in

improving your game, meeting some new tennis players in the area, or you just want to have fun on the courts, join us for an adult clinic this summer! The clinic is intended for adult players of any level and will include instruction, drills, and playing lots of matches! Date: August 11-15, Time: 6-8 pm, Location: Young Harris College tennis courts. Cost: $10 per night or $40 for entire week. Come the entire week or as much as you can! Clinic is organized and coached by YHC tennis coach Alli Hillman. Please sign up by calling 706 897-6103 or email ahillman@yhc.edu.

Upcoming Events

SELF-HELPAssault Support

Rape and sexual assault have physical and emotional effects, both short-term and lasting. REACH of Clay County is holding a sexual assault support group for women in Hayesville. Call (828) 389-0797.

Stroke SupportA stroke support group meets

every third Thursday of each month. The meetings are in the large confer-ence room at Murphy Medical Center. Medical advisor is Dr. Ken Cassell. Contact Carol Dorman or Dawn Colbert in the discharge planning department at (828) 835-7589.

Al-Anon MeetingsAl-Anon, meets on Sunday night

at 8 p.m. at Chatuge Regional Hospital in Hiawasse; Tuesday at noon and the Mountain Regional Library in Young Harris; Wednesday Night at 8 p.m. at the Mountain Presbyterian Church in Blairsville; and on Thursday at noon at the Episcopal Church of The Good Shepherd in Hayesville. Al-Anon is open to anyone who has been affected by someone else's drinking or drug use. For more information call Renee at 706-835-5827 or Ivey at 706-897-0628 in Georgia or in North Carolina con-tact Pat at 828-389-8981.

Free WRAP classesFree weekly WRAP classes are

being offered every Tuesday from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. in Clay County at the Hayesville office of Murphy Counseling (the old Smoky Mountain Center). Wellness Recovery Action Planning, i.e. WRAP, is a 10-week course that teaches you an approach for manag-ing mental health and/or substance abuse symptoms that are interfering with your life. Classes are free and you can begin at any time. There is HOPE for a better life! For more information, call the Marble Center, 837-7466, ext. 2311, and talk to one of our facilitators about this wonderful program.

Co-dependentsCo-Dependents Anonymous

meetings are as follows:12 noon on

Mondays at Young Harris Library in Young Harris, Ga. Call Linda at (706) 781-3158.

Presbyterian Church in Blairsville, Ga. Call Rocky, (706) 897-2885.

"Recovery" MinistryThe First Freewill Baptist Church

of Hayesville and Pastor Chris Rumfelt welcomes you to "Celebrate Recovery!," a Christ-centered recovery ministry for alcoholism, divorce, sexual abuse, co-dependency, domestic vio-lence, drug addiction and any other hurt, habit or hang-up from 7-9 p.m., Thursdays. For more information, call Rumfelt at (828) 361-4090.

Alzheimer's SupportThe Towns/Union Alzheimer's

support meets at Brasstown Manor in Hiawassee, Ga. The group now meets the first and third Friday of each month from 3–4:30 p.m. Call (706) 896-4285

Body Sculpting ClassBody Sculpting/Cardiovascular

Exercise classes are being offered at Towns County Recreational Center in Hiawassee, Ga. Class is from 6:30-7:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. The cost is $4 per class or $48 per month. Contact the recreation center at (706) 896-2600 or Susan Rogers at (706) 896-6842.

Divorce Semina"Divorce Care," a divorce recovery

seminar and support group, meets at 7 p.m. on Mondays at Hiawassee United Methodist Church. For more informa-tion, call Mary at (706) 896-9004.

Food AddictsMeetings are 6:30 p.m. Thursday

at Sharp Memorial Church in Young Harris, Ga. Call Jim at (828) 361-7565 (cell) or (828) 389-1975 or Sandy at (828) 361-5278.

Alzheimer's GroupAn Alzheimer's Support Group

meets at 6 p.m. on the second Tuesday of the month at the Clay County Senior Center in Hayesville.

Cancer support groupCancer support group meets

the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the community room, United Community Bank, Hayesville, corner of Hwy 64 and Hwy 69. Any questions can be directed to Janet Curns, evenings at 828-389-0295.

Weight WatchersWeight Watchers meets at the

Clay County Senior Center Mondays at 5 p.m. Weigh-in and registration begin 30 minutes prior to meeting.

ACTIVITIESSoaking Prayer

A healing prayer team holds prayer sessions each Tuesday eve-ning at 7:00 at The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd. Sponsored by the River of Healing chapter of the Int'l Order of St. Luke. More information (828)389-3397.

Square Dance Classes

Enchanted Valley Squares is hav-ing Basic Mainstream Classess on Tuesday Nights at the Towns Co Middle School Cafeteria from 7:00-9:00 pm. For more information: GA-Al Supplee (706) 379-2191 or NC-Bob or Loretta Hughes (828) 837-2561.

Moose LodgeWe are now forming a Moose

Lodge and invite you to join us. Our meetings are held at Homers Corner Cafe located at Hwy 19/129 in Murphy, NC inside Fosters Flea Market. Come early and join us for a Dutch Treat lunch. Our meetings are held on the 2nd Friday of each month at 1 p.m. For further information please call Art or Donna Harris at (828) 389-6342.

Brasstown SuppersBrasstown Community Club

meets at 6:30 p.m., the third Thursday of each month with a pot luck supper. Grocery game night, 7 p.m. the first

Saturday of every month. Please bring snack foods.

"Cookin'" LessonsWant to learn to cook the old

fashioned way with a healthy twist? Clyde McCoy with the Expanded Food and Nutritional Education Program can custom make a program just for your group or you!! There is no charge, it is all free! Call Clyde at (828) 389-6305 for more information.

Senior DancesDances are always on the first

Friday of the month. Donation of $5 per person: cold drinks, plenty of finger food, door prizes, live entertainment and a large dance floor. Call Mary Lou at (828) 389-3581 or Jeanne at (828) 389-3003.

HAMs meetingsNorth Georgia Tri-State A.R.C.

(Amateur Radio Club) meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. at Branan Lodge in Blairsville. All of our meetings are open to the public.

For more information about join-ing the Club or becoming a HAM, call Don Deyton at 706-781-6665.

Intermediate BridgeIntermediate Bridge is being

played at the Senior Center in Hiawassee on Mondays and Fridays, starting at 12:45 p.m. All players wel-come. For more information please call (828) 389-8065.

Quilting MinistryTruett Memorial First Baptist

Quilting Ministry meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month at 10 a.m., downstairs in the church office build-ing. All are welcome to join in fellow-ship as we make lap, fidget and infant quilts for those in need. For information contact Linda Davis at (828) 389-4233 or lulu111@verizon.net.

Helping Hands meetThe ladies group at Sweetwater

United Methodist Church meets from 10 a.m. to noon every first and third Tuesday. They make quilts for Clay and Cherokee counties' sick and needy. Helpers are welcome.

Fellowship WeeklyFull Gospel Business Men's

Fellowship International meets at 6 p.m. every Monday at Daniels in Hiawassee, Ga. Call (828) 389-0140.

Valley Kennel ClubMeetings are held at 7:00 p.m. the

first Monday of each month at Brother’s Restaurant on Hwy 64 in Murphy, NC. We invite all those interested in pure bred dogs and canine activities to attend. Call President Kit Miracle @ 706 492 5253 or Peggy Moorman @ 828 835 1082 for details.

Mountain HikersMountain High Hikers schedule

two hikes each Tuesday, occasionally specialty hikes, and regular trail main-taining trips- all in the beautiful moun-tains of North Carolina and Georgia.

Check the web site:

MountainHighHikers.org for sched-ule and meeting locations or call 828-389-8240 for information.

OTHERClay Lions to Meet

Clay County Lions Club meets the first and third Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at the Scout Hut. Call Membership Chairman Rondle Ford at (828) 389-9530 or Secretary/Treasurer Dr. Russell Hughes at (828) 389-3890.

British EmpireDaughters of the British Empire

(DBE) is hoping to establish a local chapter in the North Georgia/Western North Carolina mountains area and would like to contact eligible women. The DBE is a charitable,nonprofit, non-political American organization and membership is extended to women of British or British Commonwealth birth or ancestry and to women married to men of British or British Commonwealth birth. Membership is organized on a chapter basis and meetings are held monthly usually followed by an informal social time over a cup of tea or coffee and British goodies. For more informa-tion about joining the chapter please contact: Maureen at 404 583 3958 or email at maureendbe@hotmail .com

Blue Ridge MOAA The Blue Ridge Mountains

Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) meets the third Monday of each month at vari-ous area restaurants. All active duty, retired and reserve military and public health service officers, and warrant officers are invited to attend.

For information please contact one of the following individuals, in North Carolina: Jim Ferrell at 828-835-9203 and in Georgia: Jim Reynolds at 706-379-6601.

Veteran ConsultantThe veterans' consultant, Mike

Casey, will be at the Job Link Office on the second Tuesday and the fourth Wednesday of each month. Call (828) 837-7407 of the Social Service Office in Hayesville at 389-6301.

Granny's AtticGranny's Attic, Auxiliary of Good

Shepherd Home Health Care and Hospice, is open Wed. - Sat., 9 am - 4 pm. We are now stocked for Spring and Summer. To make dona-tions or volunteer contact Linda at 828-389-4233.

Library Book StoreRecord Albums (33 1/3) are back

and we've got dozens of new arrivals. Also books on tape and VCR movies. Don't forget us when you need that special book! Monday to Sat. 10 a.m. -4 p.m across from the moss library in Hayesville.

Merchants Association

Historic Hayesville Merchants Assocation meets on the sec-ond Wednesdays at 7:30 a.m. in the meeting room of Hayesville Family Restaurant. For more information, please contact Association President Joe Rybicki, of Phillips & Lloyd Book Shop, at 389-1492.

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Harrison Keely/ Sentinel photoMEMBERS AND WINNERS: Sara Smith, president of the Clay County Historical & Arts

Council, presents prizes to Steve Zimmerman and Reba Beck in the gazebo on the Square.

Barron said that it was important to determine weather a new library was a want or a need. Using statis-

people who use the library say

he said. “But... 50 percent of the users come weekly or more than

-

to the library are teens or pre-teen.

with those results.

reach those kids because that’s the next generation of either library

he said.About 65 percent of library users

“One major reason [for that] is that the library is primarily open

he said. “That’s just the way it

-spondents said that rarely used the

parking situation. A combined 56 percent expressed a lack of inter-est in reading and the selection of books offered.

Parking at the library had the lowest satisfaction rate in the sur-

helpfulness and friendliness of li-brarians ranked highest.

About 86 percent of library users -

a new friend in town.Results showed that most peo-

ple use the library for indepen-dent learning and school research and homework. Another result showed that of those interested

-

popular.Barron said that he was im-

pressed with the amount of posi-

E-mail Harrison at hkeely@

smokymountainsentinel.com.

brary said that they were unlikely to

more taxes for the cause.

were still many other ways to accu-mulate funds.

Using images of an expanded library drawn up by students for

-ron showed off the possibility of a

the library.

-

Such a roof lasts for 50-100 years

of the library needed to see expan-

areas to quiet reading spots and computer labs.

was taken seriously by the charette.

third on the top issues affecting the town’s future.

One possible reason for the inter-est is because of the wide techno-logical interest at the library.

“The big deal right now is using the library for access to the Inter-

tremendously important in rural ar-

Statistics back Barron up. Fre-quent e-mail and wireless access users make up a large percentage of

also suggested that the library need-

campaign to discard clutter in the building.

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smokymountainsentinel.com.

cut off; it came across later that his

-mation for the machines.

-

He was the son of the late JD and Hazel North Johnson.

-

-

-

-quests memorials be made in mem-

-

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smokymountainsentinel.com.

Decisions on a new physical edu-

the meeting.

in June to take a job with Graham -

sistant principal and athletic direc-

Penland is making recommenda-

school board.The board will be in session again

E-mail Harrison at hkeely@

smokymountainsentinel.com.

-

The trip will include dinner for two at the sumptuous

approximately $500.00.The remaining 10 prizes were awarded by draw-

were increased by diligent effort. The drawings were held during Sunday afternoon’s entertainment. Rob

the pair of presentation goblets from the Ringling Art

--

-crafted sterling earrings from Hiawassee Antique

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will cherish the hand stitched quilt donated by Hia-

congratulates all of the winners. We would especially like to thank our prize donors for their support. Our

copy of our latest newsletter along with membership

Festival contest winners celebrate

By Janice Padgett

Bush Hog:‘Confusing’ emergency call alerted o!cers

School:Penland suggesting new faculty

Statistics: Barron says reaching teens is crucial

Construction: Library wants to avoid raising taxes

Road: Funds will likely have to come from library, Grindsta! says

-

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the road.“Is it possible? Anything’s pos-

full abandonment of the road. “I think it’s certainly possible to do a relocation of that roadway and I’m

[the DOT] could put a design to-

Grindstaff estimated that a

“I don’t know of funds that are

--

A considerable amount of mate-

said.Getting a lot of support from

the town and county should be -

plained. Grindstaff said that the li--

more detailed plan that would meet DOT standards and ask for a cost estimate.

Barron also said that the library’s sidewalk was a hazard and noted that seniors and young children need safer access to the facility.

that the ramps at the library “are a

“That sidewalk right now is dan-

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SmokyMountainSentinel.com.

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Editor’s InboxThe Land Transfer Tax is... Yes, homes can

and is necessary for the survival of many plants and animals. But no

If you live near wildlands your home may be at risk. Unfortunately, once

have the time or resources to protect every home in its path. However, you can take action to protect your

The National Wildland/Urban Interface Fire Program’s Firewise Communities team recommends you improve your “home ignition zone”—the house and surrounding area within 100 to 200 feet. Follow-

ing are steps you can take to reduce a home’s vulnerability:

Use non-combustible construc-tion materials, such as stucco, brick,

Consider using Class-A asphalt roof shingles, clay tile, or slate roof-ing materials.

Prune all trees so the lowest limbs are six to 10 feet from the ground and remove dead or overhanging branches.

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greatly increase the chances that your home will withstand a wild-

Dear Editor, The “Land Transfer Tax” is bad for citizens.So far, of the 19 counties that have put this on

the ballot, 19 have voted it down, with no votes for the tax.

Don Swanson, Macon County Chapter Direc-tor of Freedom Works explained to Clay County Republicans that the organization is “Fighting for Lower Taxes, Less Government, and More Free-dom” by monitoring and engaging government of-

who could take our freedoms away (often by taxa-tion). Allen Page, SE Regional Director of Freedom Works was also present for questions.

Currently members of this organization have re-searched the pitfalls of the “Land Transfer Tax.” Passing the “Land Transfer Tax” would allow the government agency receiving the tax to do with it as it wants, without having to use either for all of a proposed project(like our schools), or for other proj-ects too. And if voted in, the amounts and areas of the spent money would not have to be reported to the public.

For additional information, contact: Freedom-Works.org The Washington DC number is: 202 783 7380. Don Swanson’s number in Macon County is 828 524-2960.

–Freedom Works in connection with the John

Locke Foundation

Dear Editor,Our 29th annual Festival on the Square was a huge

success. Even the rain on Sunday did not dampen our spirits. This festival could not have happened without the volunteer efforts of the members of our organization, as well as many people who did not belong to our council. We thank each and every one of our worked so diligently.

We especially wish to thank our sponsors who contributed money to help defray the cost of the fes-tival. We also wish to thank those who contributed their services or products.

The Clay County Historical and Arts Council de-pends on support form the community. In turn, we try to give back to the community by using funds from our festival and other sources. We hope that

-ing visitors to the area that will eat, sleep, and buy in our county.

The Council supports and sponsors several pro-

and adults of our county.We appreciate the many people, businesses, and

organization that helped make our Festival week-end one of the best yet. We could not have done it without you. If you are not a member of the Clay County Historical and Arts Council, we invite you to become one.

–Fannie Watson, Festival Chairman

Sara Smith, President CCHAC

Dear Editor,I could not believe what arrived in my mailbox

today. A mailing stuffed full of erroneous informa-tion about a "HOME TAX" This is so wrong. It does not describe the "Land Transfer Tax" We in Clay County have worked hard to make our schools among the best in North Carolina so that our stu-dents can compete with other students across the country and worldwide. What would have happened if we had not passed the bond issue back in the 80’s? We would not be where we are today. This week the school had to move two more portable classrooms onto the campus. This is not the best learning envi-ronment. Turning our school into a trailer park is not the answer.

The County Commissioners have indicated that returns from this Land Transfer Tax will be used to construct a badly needed elementary school.

Life is not free. The Land Transfer Tax has been around North Carolina for a long time. Dare Coun-ty, (The Outer Banks), had to have some money to pay for the services the people who bought all those

bill. It paid for their ambulance service, water res-cue, schools, and many other amenities.

This tax is actually paid by the buyer. The people who will buy the property. Many of whom have chil-dren in our public school. 4/10 OF 1 PERCENT of the sale price, which translates to be about $400.00 per $100,000.00. So on a $100,000.00 house the price would be $400.00 more. (Not a great sum). Do you really believe $400.00 is going to stop the sale of a $100,000.00 piece of property?

When property is transferred to our children or within the family this will not apply.

The realtors do not want this tax passed and have worked very hard behind the scenes to prevent Clay County residents from passing this or even having the opportunity to vote on it.

It might take a little out of their commission (of approximately $6,000.00 on that $100,000.00) piece of property in Clay County.

If you are not planning to sell your property this tax will have no affect on you at all.

Except it may keep your annual property tax from going up to pay for the school!

We have to pay our bills One thing that has im-pressed people about Clay County is the quality of our educational system.

One more thought-what has caused the school to need more space? More students, Of course. This increase in numbers has been brought about by the

property here. Since new citizens to our county are causing the problem let them help pay for the solu-tion through this tax.

We will be building this school. The Land Trans-fer Tax is a painless way to do it. If we don't enact this our property taxes will have to go up approxi-mately $.06 per $100.00 of accessed value. The new reevaluation will be more also. This will apply to every property owner in Clay County whether you sell your property or not. We must provide the best facilities and learning environment in order to maintain our high standards of education. PLEASE VOTE "YES" FOR THE LAND TRANSFER TAX!

–Paul and Pat Jordan

Good. Bad.

Festival on the Square a great success

Yes, homes can survive wildfiresBy Mike Davis

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RELIGIONTributesDelza Anderson

Deed Transactions: 7/23/08

Delza Anderson, 88, of Brasstown died Wednesday (July 16, 2008) in a Murphy medical center. A native and lifetime resident of Clay County, she was the daughter of the late George and Flora Ledford Anderson. Delza was a homemaker and a member of the Pine Log Baptist Church.

Surviving are several nieces and

nephews.Funeral services were held at 10

a.m. Saturday (July 19) in the Cha-pel of Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy

-ing. Interment was in the Pine Log Methodist Cemetery. Pallbearers were Hubert, Loster, Cecil, Billy, and Michael Anderson, and Bill

England.The family received friends from

6-8 Friday evening at the Ivie Fu-neral Home, Murphy.

Ivie Funeral Home, Murphy in charge of all arrangements.

An online guest register is avail-able at “Obituaries” at www.iviefu-neralhome.com

Jenny Lou Long sold property in Hayesville Town-ship to North Carolina Dept of Transportation for $ 74,000 on July 14, 2008.

Joseph A. & Michelle Y. Milo sold 1.33 acres, Lot 9 Cliffside Development in Hiawassee Township to Mark P. & Anita T. Horgan for $ 269,000 on July 15, 2008.

Joyce M. Cossin sold 0.43 acres in Hiawassee Town-ship to David R. & Michelle T. Perez for $ 739,000 on July 17, 2008.

Roger & Vicky Donaldson and Roger Donaldson-TR sold 3./49 acres in Hiawassee Township to Ishmael & Margaret Fraley for $ 5,000 on July 17, 2008.

Jamie Allane Palmer, 32, of Fairburn, GA was arrest-ed for driving while license revoked on July 16, 2008 and released on July 16, 2008.

Ada Grant Byers, 50, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for failure to appear on July 17, 2008 and released on July 18, 2008.

Donald Lee Dennis, 22, of Murphy, NC was arrested for driving while license revoked on July 19, 2008 and released on July 19, 2008.

Hope Elizabeth Dyer, 28, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for driving while license revoked on July 19, 2008 and released on July 19, 2008.

Ronnie Allen Reel, Jr., 32, of Arden, NC was arrested for failure to pay support on July 20, 2008.

Jacob Lee Rose, 27, of Hayesville, NC was arrested for driivng while impaired; possess unsealed wine/liq/in pass area. Possess opn/cons/Alc on July 20, 2008 and released on July 20, 2008.

Zion United MethodistZion UMC is serving up some

great Christian fellowship and down home country cookin’ every Wednesday from 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. The menu just gets better and better and the friendli-ness and price just can’t be beat! Every entree comes with side dishes, home-made dessert and drink all for a dona-tion of $5.00! You are invited to join us in our Fellowship Hall or make your order to go. All the money goes towards missions and ministries of the church.

Sunday School begins at 10:00 a.m. every Sunday followed by Worship Service at 11:00. Located at 4812 Young Harris Highway, we are the little country church with a kudzu kind of love that just grows and grows!

Pilgrim BaptistPilgrim Baptist Church will host

their Bible School July 27 - August 1. This years theme will be “Outrigger Island”.

It is from 6 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. and open to all kids ages preK - teen.

Pilgrim Baptist is located off McDonald Road in Hayesville. Questions call 361-2899.

Everyone is welcome!!!

Moss Memorial BaptistThe Moss Memorial Baptist

Church, invites all children ages Pre-K and up and adults to join us for Vacation Bible School begin-ning Sunday, July 27, 2008 through Friday, August 1, 2008. We will begin at 6:00 p.m. and dismiss at 9 p.m., supper will be provided.

The theme this year is “Aloha! Surf’s up at Outrigger Island”. The pre-registration Kick-Off Luau is

Friday, July 18. Come enjoy fun filled evenings as you learn about God’s Unshakable Truth and bring a friend along to share in the experi-ence.

If you need transportation, want information or to register call 828-389-4112.

The church is located at 5188 Tusquittee Road in Hayesville, NC. Rev. Charles Shelton, Pastor.

Living Word“Community Day” at Clay

County Recreation Park will be held in pavilion # 2 on Saturday, July 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free hot dogs, chips, drinks, and desserts will be served. Games will be held and some prizes given out. This event is sponsored by Christ-Centered Families, a ministry of Living Word Revival Center. Everyone is invited to attend.

CALENDARHURCH WEEK

Kermit E. Johnson

Kermit E. Johnson, 67, of Hayes-ville died Wednesday (July 16, 2008) at his residence. A native of Eaton, OH, he grew up on a farm in Spartanburg, IN until moving and living most of his life in Hollywood, FL before coming to Clay County in December 2007.

He was the son of the late JD and Hazel North Johnson. He was a vet-eran of the Vietnam War serving in

-ish carpenter and was a member of the Hayesville Church of Christ.

Surviving are his wife, Paula Sira-vo Johnson; a daughter, Deborah A. Ali and husband, Vince of Coconut Creek, FL; a son, Kevin E. Johnson of Mount Croghan, SC; a sister, Ilo Ketron of Aurora, MO; two broth-ers, Julian Johnson of Ft. Wayne, IN and Merlin Johnson of Port St. Lu-cie, FL; and a granddaughter, Chel-sea A. Ali.

A memorial service was held at 11 a.m. Saturday (July 19) in the Hayesville Church of Christ with

Ministers Keith Ritchie and Steven

-quests memorials be made in mem-ory of Kermit E. Johnson to the Can-cer Research, c/o Bill Peoples, West Broward Church of Christ, 12550 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation, FL 33325.

Ivie Funeral Home, Hayesville in charge of arrangements.

An online guest register is avail-able at “Obituaries” at www.iviefu-neralhome.com.

Arrest report: 7/23/08

Only two spaces remain for Sum-mer Adventures 4-H Camp. If you would like your child to have a wonderful camping experience with youth from Clay County and others from across the state – please call today!!

2008 Summer Adventures 4-H Camp will be at Millstone 4-H Camp, outside of Ellerbe, NC.

Camp Millstone is has state-of-the-art shooting sports facility with

A part of Millstone 4-H Camp is dedicated to a horseback riding facility and miles of trails. Other camp activities including swim-ming, canoeing, crafts, nature, and

team building. Evening programs

sports, shar-ing skits and talents, and dance.

All North Carolina 4-H Camps are A m e r i c a n Camping As-s o c i a t i o n A c c r e d i t e d Camps. The child:adult ra-tio at camp av-erages 8:1 with safety always being the main priority. Pam Staton, Clay

County Extension 4-H Agent, with over 28 years of experience, will be attending camp with the Clay Coun-ty delegation.

Clay County camping week is, August 10 - 15. The all-inclusive cost for camp is $330 - which in-

camp, all camping activities, three meals a day, transportation to and from camp, lunch on the way home, daily store breaks for snacks, sou-venir camp t-shirt, and memories to last a lifetime. All youth ages 8-12 are invited to attend. Call today, 389-6305, to reserve your child's spot - only 2 spaces remain.

It’s the last chance for 4-H camp

Want to go?d August 10-15, 2008

d Ages 8-12

d Cost: $330

d Call: 828-389-6305

Susan Pons has sincere concerns about Senate “happenings” in NC - par-ticularly in District 50. John Snow, in-cumbent Democrat who currently holds the District 50 State Senate seat, shows several reasons why we all need to have concerns: Snow is out of step with Western North Carolina’s values. (He totally ignores Clay County.) For start-ers, he voted to give schools in Charlotte TWICE as much lottery money ‘per student’ as schools in Western North Carolina. We in Clay County need an expanded elementary school, instead of the make-shift extra buildings be-ing used to house many students. Snow voted to increase ‘fees’ by over 150 mil-lion dollars - including raising costs for:

registration; and new-born screening for babies. Snow voted 750 million dollars to new taxes, including increasing sales tax, income tax, mobile phone tax and other things. Snow refused to support a law that would stop illegal aliens from

of the worst actions of John Snow was voting to allow the sale of alcoholic beverages on college campuses - then taking money from the alcohol industry lobbyist for doing it. Pon does things differently.

Susan Pons and husband Larry direct the Christian Training Center Interna-tional in Franklin, NC. A close neigh-bor, Pons promises to see that our coun-ty is not left out. Susan’s life and work are based around conservative Christian values that most of those living in West-ern North Carolina also hold dear. She wants to take those values to Raleigh. She sees education, job growth, taxes,

and illegal immigration as some of the most urgent challenges. Corruption and government waste have grown to be a serious problem in the NC General As-sembly, It has grown through decades of control by the Democrats. She re-alizes that one person cannot do this alone. She is counting on the help of Clay County and others. Her voice can move us one step closer to a Republican majority in the NC Senate. Our voices and votes can take people like her, and

NC politics, and Washington DC as well. And there is help coming accord-ing to news reports.

The “North Carolina Forum for Re-search and Economic Education” (NC-FREE), a major Raleigh think tank, lists Senate District 50 as “Leaning Republi-can” in its Fall 2007 Almanac of North Carolina Politics.

Republican candidates Pons, Mumpower stepping up campaignsSusan Pons

Candidate for State Senate“Congress Needs a Mountain Maverick”

is the expression frequently used for Carl Mumpower, and he is proud of it. He doesn’t want to run with the crowd or play on any-one’s team - unless the element of ‘integrity’ is an integral part, and top of the list, of what’s happening. Mumpower’s number one prior-

And while he is a Republican, he advocates doing what’s ‘All About the Right Thing’ for the people of North Carolina and our Nation. One of his major issues is to address the ‘illegal alien’ situation.

Currently on Asheville’s City Council, Mumpower is surrounded by Democrats and was even elected by them. And the City’s Chairman told him she always knew how he would vote, It was a complement since he stood up for the right choices instead of the

consensus that were often biased. He has a conservative bent, and wants to ‘Clean up

all that needs ‘cleaning,’ but he has drive and determination.

Carl Mumpower is a different kind of con-gressional candidate. He wants nothing less than to change the way our country elects our Congressional representatives ...taking this elected body back from special interest and

of America. He’s real, he’s serious, and he has won three elections on the same formula for change. “I do not intend to be popular in Congress with either party. Instead I intend to eliminate the absurdities - an undertaking more about responsibility than favor.”

Mumpower is a practicing psychologist in Asheville, and was accompanied at the Clay County Republican Party (CCRP) dinner by his son, twenty four year old Matt. www.Mumpower08.com or call (828) 252-5062

Carl MumpowerCandidate for U.S. Congress, District 11

and available for small businesses.Perdue also told the journalists

that she stands for open govern-ment. While there is a need to pro-tect privacy in some situations, she said the government should “err on the side of transparency.”

Regarding environmental issues, she said she opposes off shore drill-ing.

“We’ll never solve the gas prob-lem with drilling off the coast of North Carolina,” she said.

If there are major points of dif-ference with Perdue and her Re-publican opponent regarding poli-cy, none stands out more distinctly than the issue of off shore drilling.

“I’m a strong advocate of off shore exploration and develop-ment,” Charlotte’s mayor Pat McCrory told the journalists in a speech given an hour before Per-due spoke.

“It would help the entire econo-my, especially the eastern econo-

my,” he said. He said critics have

occur for many years and that the amount of fuel it brought would be

said he does not believe that to be the case. He cited off shore drilling of Mississippi where it was accom-plished in a few years and has not had any real environmental effect.

amount to a 35 percent royalty for the state, monies which could be used for beach re-nourishment and for research at the universities de-velopment new energy strategies.

“Off-shore facilities would also bring a lot of new jobs,” he said.

McCrory said he will work with other governors throughout the Southeast to develop an energy plan. He said conservation must be a part of it, but also the creation of new energy sources including by not just wind and solar, which he said is all the Democrats are pro-posing.

“That won’t meed our needs,”

he said. “We need the develop-ment of clean coal industry so we can shut down our dirty plants,” he said. Also, “we need to look at de-veloping nuclear power.” He said that the four nuclear plants outside of Charlotte provide much of that city’s energy, but said they were all built the 1970s.

He said the major responsibility of leaders is to prepare. He spoke of his father advice to him when he was a young man.

“It is important to continue the economic viability for the next gen-eration while protecting the quality of life we have here.”

McCrory called the governor’s role as one of a salesman for the state. “Not just outside it but also within it,” he said.

“The major roll of a leader is to get out and be visible,” he said. “We’ve had far too much of a closed government.”

E-mail Frank at sentinelpublish-

er@gmail.com.

Candidates: Drilling splits Perdue, McCrory

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or procedure, or any other infor-mation available to the employee which supports the employee’s reason for being absent from the workplace.

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