Jail praised for advancement
By Harrison Keely EDITOR

One inspection was delaying the move to the new county detention center, Sheriff Joe Shook said at the June 5 Clay County commissioners meeting. He said that inspectors so far, however, had been impressed with the technology.

The new jail's kitchen will be completed by July 1, County Manager Paul Leek said. He noted that the Department of Transportation building had already been completed and that moving in would occur this week, as final inspection has been made.

Leek said that foundation pouring for the new sheriff's building would be starting this week as well.

Commission Chairman Herbert "Hub" Cheeks said that the county's stake park was still being worked out, but that there was no news at the time.

"The skate park hasn't been forgotten," Leek said. Cheeks said that because they were not tax exempt, the county only saved some money.

Sandy Zimmerman, spokesman for Representative Heath Shuler, said that she visited the open house of the new county jail and delivered a letter from Shuler. She said that Shuler also wrote a letter to the county commissioners.

"I thank you for your leadership and provision for the completion of this state of the art facility," Shuler wrote. "Your commitment to ensuring a safe...community enriches the quality of life for many in Western North Carolina, not just Clay County."

Zimmerman said that Shuler's officewas proud of the new facility, before delving into traffic flowissues around the Hayesville post office.

Cheeks said he was sure that the congressman had some grants in the works to solve that issue as well.

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