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American Cancer Society Relay for Life

The American Cancer Society will sponsor "Relay for Life" on June 8 and 9 on the HIstoric Hayesville Courthouse Square. If you are interested in volunteering or would like further information, please call Brian Saraney at 828- 421-4838 or Kimberly Jones at 828-.389-4940..

Free Diabetes classes offered at Library

Every Wednesday between 4 and 7 p.m., diabetes instruction is available free of charge at the Moss Library in Hayesville. The emphasis will be on understanding what diabetes is and how to do carbohydrate counting. Bring your logbooks, questions, and meters with you, Family members are also welcome.

Free WRAP classes

Free weekly WRAP classes are being offered every Tuesday from 4 - 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 managing mental health and/or substance abuse symptoms that are interfering with your life.

WRAP can provide you with HOPE that you can recover and reach for your goals! Certified facilitators are employees of Meridian Behavioral Health Services and have reached a place in their own recovery to offer hope, education, and support to others. Classes are free and you can begin at any time. Come join us as we explore proven ways to regain our wellness.

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.

Relay for Life is Changing Dates!

Clay County is going to enjoy Relay for Life earlier than was first announced! Everyone will gather on the Square in Hayesville as planned previously; however, the dates will now be June 1, beginning at 6:00 pm and extending to June 2, 10 am to 2 pm!

We want to encourage everyone to keep June 8 open and on your calendar, as Hayesville High School will be holding their Class of 2007 Graduation Ceremony on this date.

Relayers are proud to move over for the "Future Relayers" to reap the rewards for completing their elementary and high school educations. Congratulations Class of 2007, we believe in your ability to change the future and continue the fight to eradicate cancer in your life time.

Everything stays the same for Relay Wrap up activities which includes delicious food and entertainment for all ages! So, take out your markers, get down your calendars, fire up your Blackberries, text message your friends and be on the Square in Hayesville at 6:00 pm on June 1 and June 2 from 10 am to 2 pm! See you there, Clay County.

Friends of the Library Book Store

We're ready for spring with a new coat of paint and hundreds of donations! Save $$$ on all your favorite books (Records Too!) and help support Moss Memorial Library, located across from Library in Hayesville Mon 12:30 - 4:00 Tues - Sat 10-4.

Intermediate Bridge

Meet at the Senior Center in Hiawassee, Monday and Friday at 12:45 p.m. All are welcome. Myrna 828-389-8065.

Hidden Treasures

The Friends of the Moss Memorial Library's Thrift Store is now open in it's new location, across from the library and next door to the used bookstore. Hidden Treasures is open every Friday and Saturday from 10AM to 4PM and is also accepting donations of gently used household items during business hours. Call Susan Kaagan at 389-3325 to arrange for pickup of larger items.

Women's Resource Center

Will be holding Holiday survival skills classes at the Moss Memorial Library every Monday & Friday from 10-12 for 5 weeks starting April 16, 2007. For more information or to sign up please call Christy Lambert or Lea English at 828-837-2097.

Moose Lodge

We are now forming a Moose Lodge and invite you to join us. Our meetings are held at Homers CornerCafe 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 1:00 P.M. For further information please call Art or Donna Harris at 828-389-6342.

Crafters Seminar

Marketing for Crafters Seminar Monday, May 14, 2007 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Small Business Center at Tri-County Community College (Main Campus) Please call Judy Breazeale at 828-835- 4318 or emailjbreazeale@tricountycc. edu to pre-register.

Annual Spring Festival & Car show

Murphy, NC 10th Annual Spring Festival & Car Show- May 5th- 10 AM to 4 PM FREE admission to the festival. Show car registration is FREE. The show features trophy's, door prizes, music, games, arts & crafts, food, merchant sidewalk sales, dances, etc. Call 828-837-5871 or 828-837- 6227 more information.

Basement & Bake Sale

Oak Forest United Methodist Church will be having a Basement & Bake Sale on Saturday, May 5th ,from 8am - 2pm. the church is located on Oak Forest Road. Direstions are from the light at Myers Chapel Road, take the road right next to it- either just before or after.

Tri-State Mineral Club

The Tri-State Gem & Mineral Club meets the second Tuesday of each month, for educational programs. They will meet Tuesday, May 8 at 1:30 PM at the Senior Center on Ritter Rd. in Hayesvulle, NC. All rock hounds and jewelry workers are invited. Refreshments will be served. For info, call Fran at 828-389-6224 or Gene at 706-896-2723.

Reunion former Berkshire/Lee VF Jeanswear

There will be a reunion for all former Berkshire, Lee & VF Jeanswear

employees & families. This includes all previous employees and their

families.

Date: May 19, 2007

Place: IOI Building Grounds - Old Berskshire, Lee & VF Jeanswear

(bring your own lawn chair

or blanket if you like)

Timer: 12 Noon until whenever

(stay as long as you like)

Events: Hot Dogs and trimmings, Bingo for everyone

Played every 30 minutes

starting at 12:30 (portion of the pot

goes to offset the food cost)

Building tours; WJOE- if you have something you want announced let Joe know

If you would like to help or have any questions, feel free to call any of these people:

Joe Gibson 321-5095 Gail Dailey 321-2511 Anita Solesbee 837-0461 Yvonne Plott 837-3868 Kendra Postell 321-3845 Gaye Mathis 835-4467

Cricket Grindstaff

321-4084

Benefit Saturday May 12th

at Marble Community Center for Louciel Whitener, widow of Hobie Whitner, for medical and funeral expences.

A yard sale will begin at 2 pm. Hotdogs and Hamburger plates will also be sold starting at this time. Auction begins at 6 pm.The singer that will be there are Sonny Reighard and The Valley River Trio, Ralph Baker, David Kidd and singers, and Vickie Coker. Everyone is invited.

Any donations are appreciated including items for yard sale and Auction, etc. please call Grace Debty at 837-3483 or take to the Marble Community Center around 1 pm May 12th. Hiwassee River Valley Kennel Club

Meetings are held at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month at various locations. The May 7th meeting will be held at the Cookie Jar restaurant in Blairsville, Ga. We invite all those interested in pure bred dogs and canine activities to attend. Call President Kit Miracle @ 706 492 5253 or Carole Webber @ 828 389 1026 for details.

Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition

The Board of Directors of the Hiwasssee River Watershed Coalition will meet at the Peachtree Restaurant (NC) on thursday, May 10th at 6:30pm for dinner. The meeting will follow at 7:00pm. The public is invited to stop by the Coalition office for more information about our programs or membership. Business hours are Monday-Thursday, 8:30-4:30 and Friday 8:30 - 12:30. In NC, call 837-5414 or in GA call toll-free (877) 863-7388 or visit our website for directions: http://www.hrwc.net.

Free Health Seminar

A free health seminar will be presented on Avoiding the Obesity Threat. Obesity is becoming the greatest preventable factor of premature death. Strategies on how to reduce the risk of becoming or remaining overweight for children and adults will be presented. The seminar will be at the Blairsville Better Living Center, located between the Animal Shelter and Home Depot, at 1325 Watkins Road, Blairsville at 7:00 PM Thursday May 10, 2007 and will be presented by Johanne Kittle, the Director of the Better Living Center and PhD candidate. Healthy refreshments with recipes will be served for your tasting after the presentation. For further information call 706-745-1978 or 828- 389-0814.

MMC Hospital Week

Come to Murphy Medical Center on May 10th or 16th to celebrate Hospital week with us. We will be conducting tours of the hospital and medication card assistance, on a first-come firstserved basis from 9:00 to 3:00 p.m. Put all your medications in a bag, and meet with a medical professional that will help you list all your current medications on a free medication card, compliments of Murphy Medical.

Medications include prescription drugs, over the counter medications, vitamins and herbal supplements. Once again those dates are Thursday May 10th and Wednesday May 16th from 9:00 to 3:00pm. Thank you for allowing us to show you our facilities and help you have an accurate and current medication list to keep in your wallet for emergencies.

Tri-State Railroad Club

The Tri-State Model Railroad Club will hold their next meeting on Monday May 7th. 2007 at 7pm.. Members will meet at 5pm at the White Oak resturant across from Shepherd of The Hills church. After the meeting, Bill Purdy will show slides of his recent trip to New Zealand and railroading down under. Anyone interested in Model Railroading is invited.

The meeting will be held at Shepherd of The Hills Luthern Church,Hiway 515 at Forge Mill Road in Morganton, Ga. Need more information call Gordon Tuenge at 706 455-8903 or David Christansen at 706 374-4936.

Blood Drive

The American Red Cross needs blood. Please help by donating blood at the upcoming Hayesville Community Drive to be held at Hayesville First United Methodist Church on Thursday, May 10th from 1:30pm - 6:00pm.

All blood types are needed. Call 389-8413 to schedule your appointment.

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