CCCRA
DEBBIE WALKER Sentinel Writer

Photo by Debbie Walker An overwhelming attendance filled the room.

More than 100 folks attended the Annual CCCRA meeting was held at the gathering Place of the United Methodist Church last Thursday. They arrived with three things in mind, homemade Pot Luck Buffet dinner, Clay County and Community Values. More than 100 people attended this meeting, which impressed the members. After a delicious meal provided by everyone, and a dessert table to groan over the meeting took on an informative and impressive stand for our community. Rob Tiger, President of the Association gave introductions to the audience, and some new business ideas where brought up. What is CCCRA? Behind the scenes of the mountains lay a mass of people striving for beauty and community values. You may not

always see them or if you do you may think they are just ordinary citizens weeding and watering plants on the square. They may not always be the "Movers & the Shakers" of the community, but the planners and organizers, the car poolers, the letter writers, and phone call makers. But unknown to everyone they are just as important as high profile people in the community. They are

Photo by Debbie Walker An assortment of food for the buffet greeted guests as they arrived.

ordinary citizens of Clay County who want to volunteer their time, talents and special skills to make Clay County a better place to live. And CCCRA has done a wonderful job with beautification on the Square, the old Courthouse restoration and a host of community events. CCCRA in partnership with the Southern Appalachian Biking Association have created Jack Rabbit Mountain Biking & Hiking Trails, to benefit the tourism of the county as well as the pleasure of the outdoors for most people. The trails are still under development and entail hard-work.

Events that are undertaken by CCCRA always seems to bring smiles to the faces of the community. With names like "Lies and Pies Jamboree" , The ever Famous Chili Cook-Off, "Car-B Que", and the Annual Pet Parade, there is always something afoot with CCCRA.

In collaboration with Handmade in America, Clay County has been able to attract new businesses as well as beautification. The newest project coming to life is the Nelson Heritage Village project. The "Pioneer Village" created by Garnet and Kathleen Nelson will once again come to life, depicting life back to the turn of the 20th Century and before the TVA. This is a joint effort of the CCCRA, the Clay County Historical and Arts Council, and the Nelson family.

There will also be visitors coming to Clay County in March. A team of students and teachers namely called a Design Charrette, from the N.C School of Design will be coming to Hayesville to give us insight on how to better our community with design plans. Keep in mind that these students and teachers will need our guidance and hospitality while they are here. If you would like to be a host or do a host of other things while they are here contact Margie Weathers at 389-0638.

Lets all keep in mind all the hard work, tons of volunteer hours, and all the effort that goes into making Clay County the place it is today. If you would like to become a member of CCCRA, please contact an existing member or mail your annual membership of $20-yr-single, $30- yr-married , $50 or more to : CCCRA P.O.Box 1533, Hayesville, NC 28904.

CCCRA is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization and all CCCRa donations are taxdeductible. Make sure to also visit their website @ www. cccra.org.

I have to say that is was an enjoyable as well as an informative meeting, and it made me proud to live in Clay County.

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