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THIS WEEK

COMING UP MARCH: Diabetes Workshop:

On Wednesday March 5 there will be a gathering at the Moss Library in Hayesville for those affected by diabetes or in need of information. Whether newlydiagnosed or long-time diabetics, we are all curious about counting carbohydrates, food selection and preparation, exercise, our medications and possible complications.

Doctor Ellen Andrews is organizing this meeting, to be held between 4:30 and 6:00 PM. There will be instructional materials available, including brochures and magazines. Numerous resources are always available at the library as well.

Feel free to bring your log books, glucose meters, recipes and tips. We welcome your questions, stories, and suggestions about how to make life better for diabetics in our area. For information, call the library at 389-8401.

The NCWN (Netwest ) Poetry Critique

The NCWN (Netwest ) Poetry Critique will meet at Tri-County Community College in Murphy, North Carolina, Thursday, March 6, at 7:00 P.M. Visitors are invited to come and observe. For more information contact Janice Moore: 828-389-6394

Clay County Republican Party

Clay County Republican Party will hold it County Convention at the Hayesville Family Restaurant, on March 6th 2008 6 pm if you would like to eat 6:30 for the meeting.

The N.C.W.N. Netwest Poetry Critique

The N.C.W.N. Netwest Poetry Critique will meet at Tri-County Community College in Murphy, North Carolina, Thursday, March 6 at 7:00 P.M. For more information contact Janice Moore: 828-389-6394 DAUGHTERS of the AMERICAN REVOLUTION MARCH MEETING

The March 2008 meeting of the DAR Chapter will be held at The Old Hiawassee Grille Fireside Room in Hiawassee, GA Saturday, March 8 at 10:15 AM. A member of the State DAR Speaker's Staff will feature a program on "Meadow Garden," a DAR memorial in Augusta, Georgia, to George Walton, who was a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Guests are welcome. Please join us by calling Eloise Wolfersteig, Regent, 706 379 2533 by March 1, 2008.

Old Unicoi Chapter serves Towns, Union and Fannin Counties. For women who have a Revolutionary War patriot in your family history and may be interested in becoming a member of an organization whose roots are in our nation's beginnings, you will observe and honor our country's history and heritage with us as this organization fosters education and patriotism among our citizens. Old Unicoi Trail Home Page may be found online at: http://oldunicoitrail. georgiastatedar.org/.

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren

Come meet others (relatives raising children) who are facing the same challenge. Receive information on resources available to you and your child. Join us on Sunday, March 9 at United Community Bank, 63 Hwy. 515 in Blairsville from 2 - 4 p.m. The March Program will be presented by The Legacy Link, Inc. Meeting will be in the Community Room. For more information, please call Gail Bullock (706)745-4060 or Linda Davis (828-389-4233.)

MOAA March Luncheon Meeting

NOTE WE ARE MEETING 1 WEEK EARLIER THAN NORMAL!!!

The March meeting of the Blue Ridge Mountains Chapter of the Military Officers Association will be held on Monday, March 10, the second Monday instead of the usual third Monday. The meeting will be held at Crossroads Restaurant in Young Harris, GA at 11:30. Lunch will be served about 12 noon. The guest speaker this month will be Dr. Ellen Andrews. All Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve, Retired and Former Military and Public Health Service officers and warrant officers are invited to attend. For information or reservations please call one of the following individuals: Jim Reynolds in GA at 706-379-6601 or Jim Ferrell in North Carolina at 828-835-9203 or jferrell@BRMEMC.net.

TCCC Offers Free Business Classes

The Small Business Center at Tri-County Community College (TCCC) will hold a series of business classes in March. The free classes will be in the Patterson Building at the TCCC Main Campus from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Scheduled classes are: Reach Your Customers with Marketing Design, March 10; Wage and Hour Laws, March 11; Selling on E-Bay, March 17; and How Much Do I Charge?, March 18.

For more information or to register, please call the TCCC Small Business Center at 828-835-4318.

Democratic Pot Luck Dinner

There will be a countywide Democratic Precinct meeting and Potluck Dinner on Tuesday, March 11 at 6 p.m. All registered Democrats are urged to attend and bring a favorite dish. For more information please call Betty Anderson at 389-4430.

Design Charrette Coming!

Design Charrette Thursday, 13 March, 6:30 p.m. at Truett Baptist Church's fellowship hall. A covered dish dinner will kick off the first session with the team from NC State School of Design. After dinner, all of us will have a chance to share ideas about plans for Hayesville's downtown. Call 389-6531 for more information.

Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition

The Board of Directors of the Hiwassee River Watershed Coalition will meet at Mary Ann¹s Country Kitchen (Young Harris, GA) on Thursday, March 13th at 6:30pm. Agendas and meeting summaries are now available on our web site: http://www.hrwc. net/hrwcboardmeetings.htm The HRWC office is located at 1853 NC Hwy 141 in the Peachtree Community of Murphy, NC and is open Monday-Thursday, 8:30-4:30 and Friday 8:30-12:30. Call HRWC at (828) 837-5414, toll-free (877) 863-7388 or email info@hrwc.net for more information.

The NCWN (Netwest) Prose Workshop

The NCWN (Netwest) Prose Workshop and Critique Session will meet at Tri-County Community College in Murphy, North Carolina, Thursday, March 13, at 7:00 P.M. Visitors are invited to come and observe. For more information contact Richard Argo: 828-837-5500

Fire Side Friday

Fire Side Friday at Shoppes of Murphy, in Murphy, North Carolina, invites all to come and enjoy free, local musicians and to hear this area's local writers read selections of their work. The shops will be open for your browsing, Friday, March 14, at 5:30 - 7:30 P.M. For more information contact Paul Donovan: 828-644-5518

Allison-Bristol VFW Post Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner

Allison-Bristol VFW Post is holding its Annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner on March 15, 2008, from 3 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Senior Center on Ritter Road. Donations are $6.00 . Tickets are available in front of Ingles on Saturday March 8th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tickets are also available from any VFW members and a limited number will be available at the door. Come join us or take home your dinners. The winner of our Shot Gun Raffle will be chosen at the dinner. Support your Veterans and the programs that they sponsor.

March Dance schedule at Hayesville Senior Center:

Hooray Hooray, Winter is on the downside and it's not so cold to adventure out this Friday and/or hopefully Friday March 21st for this Month's dances which will be held at the Hayesville Senior Center on Ritter Road beginning 7:30PM.

Live music will be provided by Dave Bartens who plays and sings your favorites from Big Band Swing, Country. Two-Step & Line Dancing, Classic 50's, along with Latin Cha-Cha's, Rhumbas, Tango's, Walzes and an occasional Polka. Whatever your choice is I'm sure Dave can fulfill it.

We offer door prizes, plenty of finger food, sweets & soft drinks all for a $5 donation per person. If you're not a dancer, just want to learn a little, or get out for an enjoyable night with some great folks join us and you won't be dissapointed. Singles & couples are all welcome and everyone always has a great time. You can call Mary Lou at 389-3581 or Jeanne at 389-3003 if you need directions or any other information.

Notice of Upcoming Events Spring Roadside Trash Pickup and Rally

The Tough on Trash Coalition of Clay announces its 3rd County- Wide Pick-up and Rally on the Square. Concerned citizens are invited to join the Coalition in collecting roadside trash from Monday thru Saturday Noon, March 24-29.

Orange bags will be available Wednesday, March 19 thru Friday, March 28 at three locations-

• United Community Bank • Moss Memorial Library

• The Market Full bags should be left beside State Highways for NCDOT collection.

The Spring Rally will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 29th on the Square. Features to include:

• Litter pick-up tally

• Information on Financial Benefits of Recycling

• Details of the Governor's Anti-Littering Initiative

• Display of Student Made Trash to Treasures Art

• Music and Refreshments

For further information contact Steve Kaagan at 389-0168 or Bryan Hedden at 361-0289.

Tri-County Friends of NTRA

Tri-County Friends of NTRA 6th Annual Banquet and Auction will be held Saturday, March 29,, 2008, at 6:00 pm at the Mountain Vista Inn, 78 Terrace Avenue, Murphy. This exciting evening will include great food, special drawings for Firearms & Live auction items featuring limited edition NRA merchandise. Tickets are $20 and for more information contact: Phil Cantley: (828) 389-6653 and Ed King: (828) 837-7530. Funds raised benefit local youth shooting/ safety programs, women's safety and shooting programs, BSA, 4-H, etc.

Granny's Attic

Granny'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 donations or volunteer contact Linda at 828-389-4233.

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