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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.

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Free Diabetes classes offered at Library

Every Wednesday between 4 and 7 p.m., diabetes instruction is available free of charge at the Moss Memorial 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 p.m. and extending to June 2, 10 a.m. through 2 p.m.!

We want to encourage everyone to keep June 8 open and on their 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 p.m. on June 1, and June 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.! 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 (and records too!) and help support Moss Memorial Library. Located across from the library in Hayesville Monday 12:30 - 4 p.m., Tues - Sat 10 - 4 p.m.

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 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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 a.m.-12 p.m. for five 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 p.m. For further information please call Art or Donna Harris at (828) 389-6342.

Crafters Seminar

Marketing for Crafters Seminar is Monday, May 14, 2007 from 1-4 p.m. Small Business Center at Tri-County Community College (Main Campus) Please call Judy Breazeale at (828) 835-4318 or email jbreazeale@tricountycc.edu to preregister.

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 p.m. at the Senior Center on Ritter Rd. in Hayesville, 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.

Tusquittee Community Association

Tusquittee Community Association is having its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center. The speaker will be County Manager Paul Leek. Come and bring your favorite covered dish.

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)

Time: 12 p.m. until whenever (stay as long as you like)

Events: Hot dogs and trimmings, Bingo for everyone played every 30 minutes starting at 12:30 (a 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 Sat., May 12th

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

A yard sale will begin at 2 p.m. Hotdog and hamburger plates will also be sold starting at this time. An auction begins at 6 p.m. The singers 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 p.m. May 12th. Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition

The Board of Directors of the Hiwasssee River Watershed Coalition will meet at the Peachtree Restaurant (NC) on Thursday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. for dinner. The meeting will follow at 7 p.m. 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 p.m. 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.

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 10 from 1:30 p.m.-6 p.m.

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

MMC Hospital Week

Come to Murphy Medical Center on May 10 or 16 to celebrate "Hospital Week" with us. We will be conducting tours of the hospital and medication card assistance, on a first-come first-served basis from 9-3 p. m. Put all your medications in a bag and meet with a medical professional who 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 10 and Wednesday May 16 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 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.

Brasstown Ringers

The Brasstown Ringers Community Handbell Choir invites you to its 2007 spring concerts at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC on Friday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. and at First Baptist Church in Blairsville, GA at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 13.

Yearbook Day: May 18

H.E.S., H.M.S. & H.H.S. students will follow class schedules to pick up books.

Parents/Guardians may come to the high school media center to pick up reserved books beginning at 10 a.m. Students who owe money on reserved books should bring CASH on May 18.

A limited number of extra books will be available for purchase in the high school media center at 2 p.m. on a first-comefirst serve basis.

Cost: $46.00

CASH ONLY!

Call Carla Beck at 389-6532 conerning yearbook questions.

TCCC Graduation Friday, May 11

Tri-County Community College is holding its 2007 Commencement Exercises on Friday, May 11 at 6 p.m. in the Enloe Building on the Main Campus. More than 100 students from the Main Campus and the Graham County Center are expected to receive their degrees, certificates and diplomas during the ceremony.

Senior's Health Fair

The Clay County Senior Center will hold their 8th Annual Seniors' Health Fair on Friday, May 11, 2007 from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Clay County Senior Center, 196 Ritter Road in Hayesville. The Center will provide seniors with free hearing tests, free blood pressure checks and low-cost bloodwork. They will also be sponsoring a blood drive from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. There will be door prizes and freebies, so come out and support Blood Assurance, your Regional Blood Center supplying Murphy Medical Center. Contact (828) 389- 9271 to schedule your appointment for blood donation. Annual Farm Acreage Reports Due

The Cherokee/Clay/Graham Counties Farm Service Agencies requires all farm owners/operators to report acreage annually before June 30th, even if the land is idle or grass. Please visit the Farm Service Office at 225 Valley River Ave. in the 409 Building in Suite J, Murphy. If you have any questions please call (828) 837-2721 ext. 2 or from Robbinsville (828) 479- 4108 ext. 2.

Car Display & Lunch

May 13 through May 19 is National Nursing Home Week. The Clay County Care Center in Hayesville, NC is inviting car enthusiast's to bring out their collector cars on May 16 (Wednesday) when they will be having their 50's day. Cars can start showing up around 10 a.m. This is a wonderful opportunity to bring happiness into the lives of people who no longer get out that much or at all. If you need directions to the nursing home call Activity Director Maria Rickman at (828) 389-9941 or Sue McGinnis at (706) 745-3985. Please RSVP to (706) 745-3985 before May 15th for arrangements to be made for lunch.

Good Neighbors

The next meeting of the Good Neighbors Auto Club will be Thursday, May 17 at Meeks Park in Blairsville, GA. Come early to fellowship and enjoy our pot luck dinner. Members are asked to bring a dish to share. The meeting will start at 7 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to come and share the love of the car hobby. You do NOT have to own a vehicle to join or attend our meetings. If you have an old car or truck that has been restored or modified or a new vehicle that has been modified, you are welcome to come to our meetings. We meet the third Thursday of each month. Each month we donate to a charity. Last month's charity was to a Trust at United Community Bank for Michael Kapler's daughter's college fund.

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