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The Cherokee County Health Department will hold a four-week program on why it is necessary to eat well and how to eat well even when one is suffering from a chronic illness or other medical condition.

The workshop will meet at the Penland Senior Center on Alpine Street in Murphy, NC, from 10:30 am until 11:30 am beginning on Tuesday, January 22, 2008, and continuing on January 29, February 5, and February 12.

Everyone is invited. There is no cost.

Call the Cherokee County Health Department at 828-837-7486 for more information.

A Breast and Cervical cancer clinic is available at the Cherokee County Health Department, 228 Hilton Street, Murphy, NC 28906.

Women, age 50 and older, may call Kim McPherson, coordinator, at 828-837-7486, ext. 218, to see if they are eligible for a free or low-cost breast exam and mammogram.

Did you know that you can donate online to the Valley River Humane Society?

Just click the PayPal button on their home page to make your donation using your PayPal account or several major credit and debit cards. PayPal is a secure way to donate without sharing your financial information with anyone but PayPal.

Shelter hours: The Valley River Humane Society Shelter hours are from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm, from Tuesday though Saturday.

They are located at 7450 US Hwy 19 in Marble, NC. Call 828-837-2304 to meet any of their animals.

The Western Carolina Spay-Neuter Clinic is open at the shelter from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm, from Tuesday through Saturday.

Call the Spay-Neuter Clinic at 828-837-6852 for an appointment.

Ask about their “Big Fix” low-cost spay-neuter program.

Valley River Humane Society Thrift Store has a new location at 1160 W. US 64 in Murphy, NC 28906. Stop by and see it.

The hours of operation are from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, from Monday through Saturday. For more information, call the Thrift Store at 828-837-6137.

Want to foster a dog or cat?

Anyone interested in fostering a dog or cat may call Sharen at 828-837-4186, Jo at 828-837-5781, or the Valley River Humane Society at 828-837-2304.

The Cherokee County Center and the Clay County Center of the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service will be offering Extension Master Gardner training starting on Monday, February 11, 2008 and continuing on Mondays and Wednesdays through Monday, March 31, 2008.

The training will be held at the Brasstown Community Center starting at 9:00 am each session and lasting until 1:00 pm. A tuition fee of $75 will be collected on February 11, 2008, to cover expenses.

Becoming an Extension Master Gardner has certain responsibilities and an obligation to donate a certain amount of community service. Interest has been high and seating is limited.

Want a laugh or two? You know you’re a Master Gardner when…

If you would like to participate in this rewarding and unique learning experience, call 828-837-2210.

Mountain Little League will hold baseball signups for coaches pitch (ages 7-8), minor league (ages 9-10), and major league (ages 11-12).

You can sign up at the following sites:

• Ranger - from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Monday, January 28, 2008; Tuesday, January 29; and Thursday, January 31. Contact Eddie Allen.
• Martins Creek - from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Friday, January 18, 2008, and Thursday, January 24.
• Murphy - from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Friday, January 25, 2008; from 10:00 am until noon on Saturday, January 26, 2008; from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Friday, February 1; and from 10:00 am until noon on Saturday, February 2.
• Murphy girls softball will hold signups at the same times.
• Peachtree - from 10:00 am until noon on Saturday, January 26, 2008; from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm on Thursday, January 31; and from 10:00 am until noon on Saturday, February 2, 2008.

There are no T-ball signups set, yet.

The cost is $40.00 for the first child and $25.00 for the second child in any family.

Organizers said parents need to bring a copy of the child’s birth certificate and ID for themselves to the signups.

The Cherokee County NC Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting at noon on Thursday, January 31, 2008, for Celebration Station in Peddler’s Village, US 64 West, in the Ranger community.

Snack sandwiches and drinks will be served to all who attend.

For more information, call 828-837-2242.

Mountain Valley Pac and Ship-It is under new ownership. A ribbon cutting ceremony will be hosted by the Cherokee County NC Chamber of Commerce at noon on Wednesday, January 30, 2008.

The business is at 1320 Blairsville Highway, Murphy, NC 28906.

For more information, call 828-835-9663.

The Cherokee County NC Chamber of Commerce will hold its 38th annual Dinner Meeting and third Awards Night on Thursday, January 17, 2008 at The Millrace Farm Banquet Hall off Hendrix Road in Murphy, NC.

Lee Ebert, president and CEO of the North Carolina State Chamber of Commerce, will be the keynote speaker.

Social hour is from 5:00 PM through 6:00 PM, with dinner following at 6:00. Music will be provided by John C. Campbell Folk School players.

The dinner is being catered by The Longhouse Restaurant.

Tickets are $30 per person.

For more information, call the Chamber at 828-837-2242.

The Cherokee County Transit Service is planning to expand passenger capacity and to move into its own facility.

From the January 9, 2008 edition of The Cherokee Scout: “Cherokee County Transit provides transportation for all county citizens, [Transit Transportation Director Kathleen] Stone said. There has been a misconception that the service is only for senior, but anyone can call, she said.”

“The service makes daily trips to Murphy, Andrews, Marble, and Peachtree. Scheduled trips are made to Asheville, Waynesville, Clyde, Sylva, Franklin, Turtletown, Blairsville GA, Robbinsville, Hayesville, Atlanta GA, Chattanooga TN, Knoxville TN, Gainesville GA, Hendersonville, and airportts. It isn’t a taxi service, Stone said. The average notice for a trip is 24 hours. For trips to an airport or for a medical service, as much notice as possible is requested. Call 828-837-1789 for details.”

John Dilbeck said, “A couple of years ago, we were having car troubles and the Cherokee County Transit Service was a huge help transporting Mom to her doctors appointments. The drivers were all friendly and helped Mom get onboard in her wheel chair, which they carefully secured. Even on these curvy mountain roads, she felt safe. We appreciate all the help they offered us when we needed it.”