|
Week of June 12, 2005
Terrie Kelly Receives Doctorate -- Cherokee County, NC
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, June 12 2005 at 7:27 AM
(Context Tag: Cherokee County NC) Rick Bagley, in his Views from Poorhouse Mountain column in the June 8, 2005, issue of the Cherokee Scout, wrote a great article about Terrie Kelly, with whom I have had the great pleasure of working.
He wrote about her serving as the Rotary Club president this year and all the good things she is doing at Tri-County Community College, where she is the Vice President for Institutional Advancement.
In April, 2005, Terrie received her doctorate from Nova Southeastern University.
Congratulations, Terrie! Well done.
Dockery and Patel Receive Degrees from East Carolina University -- Cherokee County, NC
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, June 12 2005 at 7:13 AM
(Context Tag: Cherokee County NC) Cherokee County residents Arlissa Dockery and Gaurav Patel received degrees during 2005 spring commencement on May 7, 2005, at East Carolina University.
Dockery received a bachelor's degree in art, magna cum laude.
Patel received a bachelor's degree in biology and was included on the university honor roll.
Lindsay Hughes Receives Ranger Scholarship -- Ranger Community
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, June 12 2005 at 7:05 AM
(Context Tag: Cherokee County NC) Ranger Community Center members announce that Lindsey Hughes is the recipient of their $500 college scholarship.
The scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior living in the Ranger Fire District who intends to pursue their education in college.
There were four applications received. All were from outstanding students, members said.
Hughes graduated from Murphy High School on May 28, 2005. She has been accepted at North Carolina State University in the College of Humanities.
She will be majoring in communications and plans to return to the area and work as a speech therapist.
Hughes has been working at Murphy Medical Center under speech therapist Sandra Hogsed.
Lindsay Hughes will be a tremendous asset to the community, members said.
She is the daughter of David and Melanie Hughes.
NC State Senate Pages Selected: Forrister and Gibson -- Cherokee County, NC
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, June 12 2005 at 6:56 AM
(Context Tag: Cherokee County NC) Abigail Forrister and Jaderian Gibson, students at Murphy High School, were selected to serve as pages in the North Carolina Senate. Both are sponsored by NC Senator John Snow (D-Murphy).
Pages are appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Marc Basnight.
Jaderian Gibson is the daughter of Kim and Vaughn Gibson.
Abigail Forrister's parents are Sandy and Steve Forrister.
For decades, the Senate of the North Carolina General Assembly has relied upon pages, who help by delivering bills and amendments for senators during daily Senate sessions at the Legislative Building.
Western Forge Donates to REACH, Inc. -- Murphy, NC 28906
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, June 12 2005 at 6:46 AM
(Context Tag: Murphy NC) Randy Wiggins, human resources manager of Western Forge, recently presented a check for $1,000 to Vicky Taylor, executive director of REACH, Inc.
Also at the presentation were Luke Thrasher, volunteer, and Melody Ann Newton, sexual assault advocate for REACH.
The money will be used toward renovations of the REACH shelter.
Secrets of Mountain Medicine: Medicinal Plants -- Topton, NC 28781 -- June 16, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, June 12 2005 at 6:35 AM
(Context Tag: Topton NC) Secrets of Mountain Medicine is the topic for the program on mountain medicinal plants and how to use them. The program will be presented at 6:00 pm on Thursday, June 16, 2005, and at 2:00 pm on Sunday, June 19, 2005, at the Topton Community Center, in Topton, NC 28781.
Refreshments will be served.
Reservations are required for this program so enough books will be available.
Cost is $10 for Thursday's program, dinner and music, or $5 for Sunday's program, refreshments and music.
For reservations, call 828-321-9030.
Poets and Writers Reading Poems and Stories -- Brasstown, NC 28902 -- June 16, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, June 12 2005 at 6:13 AM
(Context Tag: Brasstown NC) Poets and Writers reading poems and stories will begin at 7:00 pm on Thursday, June 16, 2005 in the Keith House at the John C. Campbell Folk School.
Brenda Kay Ledford of Hayesville and Mary Lou McKillip of Marble are featured writers this month. Both are published authors, members of the NC Writers Network West, and natives of the area.
The reading is free and open to the public.
The program leader will be Shirley Uphouse.
Volunteer Fair: Murphy Medical Center -- Peachtree Community -- June 14, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, June 12 2005 at 5:44 AM
(Context Tag: Cherokee County NC) Murphy Medical Center, a division of Southwestern Health System, will have a volunteer fair from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm on Tuesday, June 14, 2005, in the Travis Green conference room on the left side of the main hospital entrance.
Many different volunteer opportunities are available at the hospital, nursing home, Good Shepherd Home Health and Hospice, and Granny's Attic.
Department managers will be available on Tuesday to discuss volunteer options. Volunteers receive many benefits including discounted meals, free flu shots, and discounted hospital bills.
Spring Bloomers Meeting -- Andrews, NC 28901 -- June 13, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, June 12 2005 at 5:32 AM
(Context Tag: Andrews NC) The Spring Bloomers will meet at 2:00 pm on Monday, June 13, 2005, at the Andrews Public Library.
There will be a plant exchange. Also, bring hand tools as the wildflower garden needs weeding.
Olympic Banner Auction: Raise Funds for Chamber/Welcome Center -- Murphy, NC 28906
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, June 12 2005 at 5:17 AM
(Context Tag: Murphy NC) Got Olympic fever?
The Cherokee County North Carolina Chamber of Commerce is willing to let go of a 1996 Olympic banner that flew in Cherokee County, NC, along with the whitewater venues, during the Atlanta Olympic Games.
The banner is being auctioned on eBay to benefit the Chamber's building fund.
Bidding begins on Monday, June 13, 2005, and ends on Wednesday, June 22, 2005.
This is someone's chance to benefit the Cherokee County Chamber/Welcome Center and become the owner of an unusual collector's item, chamber officials said. The opening bid will be $500.
Of historical note, it was during the 1996 Olympic Games that Eric Rudolph placed a bomb in Atlanta's sports Centennial Park, killing one and injuring several others. Murphy police officer Jeff Postell captured him on May 31, 2003 in Murphy, NC.
Aviation Fun with the EAA Young Eagles -- Andrews, NC 28901 -- June 18, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, June 12 2005 at 4:58 AM
(Context Tag: Andrews NC) EAA Young Eagles, Smoky Mountain Aero Inc., and Overmountain Flyers Inc. invite children of all ages to come out to the Andrews-Murphy Airport for some aviation fun from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 18, 2005.
Lunch will be served at noon for $5. Proceeds will be used to send a Young Eagle to camp.
Free airplane rides for new kids and ground school training and goal setting for Young Eagles members is planned. Lots of planes will be on display, and plane rides will be available for everyone at a small fee.
Membership is free for anyone who would like to join the Young Eagles.
To join the Young Eagles and get a free airplane ride, call Susan Epps Ward at 828-389-0941 to sign up for a flight time. For general information and directions to the airport, call 828-321-5114.
Host Families Needed for 4-H International Exchange Students -- Cherokee County, NC
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, June 12 2005 at 4:41 AM
(Context Tag: Cherokee County NC) Are you interested in learning about another culture, eager to include a student in your family, proud to share your American culture and lifestyle, warm, welcoming and open-minded? Perhaps your family should consider hosting an "international" exchange student. You don't have to be involved in 4-H to participate.
The NC 4-H International Exchange program participates in the NC Japanese/Korean High School Exchange program. Currently, there are two female students who need a welcoming family to serve as hosts for one year.
Here's a little about each of them:
- The first student will be enrolling in the 11th grade. She is 16 years old, has one 14-year-old brother, and would like to be placed with a family who lives in an urban or non-farm, rural setting. She is in the brass band and enjoys playing the clarinet. While in the United States, she would like to participate in the band. She also enjoys writing through the use of calligraphy. She is an A/B student and her favorite subjects are English and music. She is proficient in English and is described as cheerful and pleasant.
- The second student will be enrolling in the 10th grade and is 15 years old. She has an 18-year-old sister. Her father is a teacher, and her mother is a housewife. She would also like to be placed with a family who lives in an urban or non-farm, rural setting. She enjoys drawing, reading, camping, playing the cello and piano, skiing, and swimming. She is an A student and enjoys English essay contests and pop song contests. Her favorite subjects are English and fine arts. She is proficient in English and is described as warm-hearted, thoughtful, generous, and motivated academically. She would also like to be involved in a 4-H club.
We also have the 4-H Future Leaders Exchange High School Program. The FLEX students come from 12 different countries that once formed the Soviet Union. These exchange students are unique because they have won scholarships funded through the U. S. State Department to study in a U. S. high school and live with a host family for one year.
There are two female students in this category who need a welcoming family to serve as hosts for one year.
Here's a little about each of them:
- The first student will be enrolling in either the 11th or 12th grade. She is 16 years old and has no siblings. Her mother is a teacher. Her interests include singing, basketball, bowling, dancing, cooking, reading, participation in school clubs, debating, and languages. She is an A student and her favorite subjects are English, American literature, French, history, government, biology, and P.E. She also enjoys basketball, participating in the Debate Club, and singing solos for concerts. She is extremely proficient in English and is described as being highly respected among her classmates, talented in singing, dependable, and open to new experiences.
- The second student is 17 years old and will enroll in the 12th grade. She has one 12-year-old sister. Her father is an engineer and her mother is an electrician. She prefers to be placed near the mountains with a family that has no cats and are non-smokers. She is interested in languages, science, environment, guitar and drama. She also enjoys playing the guitar. She makes straight A's and her favorite subjects in school are chemistry, history, and language. She is proficient in English and is described as bright, diligent, communicative, cheerful, good tempered, a talented musician, persistent, and strong-willed. She also has great leadership potential
All students will arrive at the end of July or the first week of August. Students must attend a public high school. They do not need to have a separate bedroom, but do need to have a separate bed and place to store their belongings. Host families are responsible for meals, transportation, and supervision.
The students have health coverage and money to cover costs of clothing, school and personal items.
Families interested in becoming a host family must complete an application, provide three references, and participate in orientations.
Host families are assisted throughout the year by Carolyn Langley, Rudolph County extension director who serves as the state 4-H exchange coordinator, and by Stuart Bullock, who serves as assistant state 4-H exchange coordinator.
If you would like more information about these programs, email Carolyn_Langley@ncsu.edu or Stuart_Bullock@ncsu.edu or call them at 336-318-6000 for details. You may also wish to visit the NC 4-H website at www.nc4h.org. Click on "Volunteers" on the left, and then look for the link for NC 4-H International Exchange.
Shannon Coleman is Cherokee County's Extension Service 4-H, Family and Consumer Education Assistant Agent. Call her at 828-837-2210.
You are welcome to learn more about the Cherokee County Cooperative Extension Service.
Cherokee County Crime Commission Meeting -- Murphy, NC 28906 -- June 14, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, June 12 2005 at 4:23 AM
(Context Tag: Murphy NC) The Cherokee County Crime Commission will hold its monthly meeting at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, June 14, 2005 in the Penland Senior Center at 69 Alpine Street, Murphy, NC.
The featured speaker will be Dr. Jeanette Hedrick, Cherokee County Schools superintendent.
There will be an open forum for any resident to voice their questions and views to Hedrick or members of the commission.
The meeting is open to the public and all residents are urged to attend.
Cherokee County Residents Graduate from Southwestern CC -- Cherokee County, NC
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, June 12 2005 at 4:13 AM
(Context Tag: Cherokee County NC) In the largest graduating class in its 40-year history, Southwestern Community College held two separate ceremonies on May 6, 2005, for 340 students receiving degrees, diplomas, and certificates.
The 2005 class had twice as many women (235) as men (105) and a large number of Native Americans (34) represented. Sixty students received honors, and, of those, 29 had a 4.0 grade point average.
Graduates from Cherokee County receiving degrees include:
- Micah Raven Foti, associate's degree in radiography
- Stacy Carol Freeman, associate's degree in radiography
- Farrell M. Gibby, associate's degree in radiography
- Dana Michelle Ledford, associate's degree in radiography
- Jennifer M. Moore, associate's degree in radiography
- Kendra Lorette Postell, associate's degree in physical therapist assistant
- Cari Christine Roberta, associate's degree in radiography
- Kathy Lynn Sneed, medical sonography, diploma
- Cynthia L. Stor, associate's degree in paralegal technology
- Kim Wagner, certificate, network administration and support - Cisco
Cherokee County Residents Graduate from Appalachian State -- Cherokee County, NC
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, June 12 2005 at 4:02 AM
(Context Tag: Cherokee County NC) Two Cherokee County residents were among the 2005 spring graduates at Appalachian State University.
Gina Michele Colabella earned a bachelor's degree in sociology, cum laude.
Terra Danielle Walker received a bachelor's degree in athletic training.
Whitney Leatherwood Receives SECU Scholarship -- Murphy, NC 28906
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, June 12 2005 at 3:52 AM
(Context Tag: Murphy NC) NC State Employees Credit Union Foundation, funded solely by State Employees Credit Union's membership, has presented a $10,000 four-year college scholarship to Whitney Leatherwood, a senior at Murphy High School.
Whitney is the daughter of Jeff and Wanda Leatherwood.
This scholarship was awarded for study at Western Carolina University, part of North Carolina's 16-campus University of North Carolina system.
The scholarship was given based on SECU's philosophy of "People Helping People," recognizing the recipient's community involvement, leadership skills, character and integrity, as well as scholastic achievement of maintaining a 2.5 or higher grade point average.
The scholarship will be used for tuition and university approved educational expenses over eight consecutive semesters.
"In keeping with the 'People Helping People' credit union philosophy, SECU's members, via the foundation, are helping local students further their education through North Carolina's University System," said Billy Ray Palmer, SECU's local advisory board chairman. "it is with great pleasure that we award this scholarship to Whitney Paige Leatherwood. As a representative of SECU's membership, I'm proud of our commitment to education and our efforts to help our local communities' students succeed."
SECU is a non-profit financial cooperative owned by its members. SECU has been providing the employees of the state and their families with customer financial services for more than 65 years.
Book Signing: Wilma McCann -- Murphy, NC 28906 -- June 25, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, June 12 2005 at 3:16 AM
(Context Tag: Murphy NC) Author Wilma McCann will sign copies of her book The Home at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 25, 2005, at Bibles, Books and Blessings in Lakeside Plaza on US 64 West of Murphy.
Mountain Music Championship -- Graham County, NC -- June 25, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, June 12 2005 at 2:58 AM
(Context Tag: Graham County NC) An Appalachian Evening concert series will continue on Saturday, June 25, 2005 with the sixth annual Mountain Music Championship at Stecoah Valley Center on NC 28 North, between Bryson City and Fontana Dam.
During the day, this festival will feature a variety of individual instrument contests. Bands competing in the old-time and bluegrass categories will provide the evening's entertainment.
For more information and tickets, call 828-479-3364, email info@visitsvcenter.com, or see the Stecoah Valley Center website for details.
In Concert: Bobby Hicks -- Graham County, NC -- June 18, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, June 12 2005 at 2:50 AM
(Context Tag: Graham County NC) Grammy award winning fiddle master Bobby Hicks will open the Stecoah Valley Center's An Appalachian Evening, at 7:30 pm on Saturday, June 18, 2005, on NC 28 North, between Bryson City and Fontana Dam.
A reception with Hicks will start at 5:30 pm prior to the show.
The concert series continues through Saturday, September 3, 2005.
For more information, call 828-479-3364, email info@visitsvcenter.com, or see the Stecoah Valley Center website for details.
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Highsmith Pool Table Sales -- Brasstown, NC 28902
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, June 12 2005 at 2:33 AM
(Context Tag: Brasstown NC) Highsmith Pool Table Sales in Brasstown, NC, is one of the Cherokee County North Carolina Chamber of Commerce's newest members.
Attending the ribbon cutting ceremony on May 24, 2005, were Chamber Director Larry Kernea, Chamber Ambassador Rod Springer, Julien Highsmith, Clara Highsmith, and Chamber Executive Director Sande Kimball.
The business is near Clay's Corner and offers pool tables, game tables, and supplies.
For more information on Highsmith Pool Table Sales, call 828-835-3463.
New Four Seasons Artwork in Welcome Center -- Murphy, NC 28906
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, June 12 2005 at 2:23 AM
(Context Tag: Murphy NC) Thanks to Murphy High School art teacher, Collins Anderson, and three senior students, Lilly Owen, Amanda Guske, and Sarah Kelly, visitors to the Cherokee County North Carolina Chamber of Commerce and Welcome Center will see the four seasons in the mountains in brand new artwork.
The chamber and welcome center staff invite everyone to come view the artwork provided by these young ladies.
New Owners at Prudential Mountain Realty -- Murphy, NC 28906
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, June 12 2005 at 2:13 AM
(Context Tag: Murphy NC) The Cherokee County North Carolina Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Prudential Mountain Realty, 1120 US 64 West, in Murphy, NC.
The ceremony marked the announcement that the business is under new ownership and management with Pat Margo and Penny Case.
Chamber Director Larry Kernea, Charlotte Smith, Kim Moore, John Roberts, Pat Margo, Jane Hensley, Chamber Board president Marvin Raper, Tony Cook, and Chamber Executive Director Sande Kimball attended the ribbon-cutting.
NC State Employees Credit Union Moves To New Location -- Murphy, NC 28906
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, June 12 2005 at 2:04 AM
(Context Tag: Murphy NC) The NC State Employees Credit Union recently moved from the Ingles Shopping Center to a new location on Andrews Road, across from the Valley Village Shopping Center.
Senior Vice President Alan Salvano, Murphy Mayor Bill Hughes, Vice President Evelyn Carr, credit union board member Billy Ray Palmer, senior loan officer Jim Schwalm, and Executive Vice President Robert S. Hall helped to cut the ribbon to officially open the new location.
115 years of community service: Cherokee Scout Newspaper -- Murphy, NC 28906
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, June 12 2005 at 1:38 AM
(Context Tag: Murphy NC) Shirlene Golden, a lifelong resident of Cherokee County, has been an associate of the Cherokee Scout for 13 years.
She started as an inserter, worked in editorial and the darkroom, and then moved to bookkeeping.
Shirlene and her husband, Steve, have been married for 33 years and have one son, Darren.
"I enjoy my job and I really like all the people I work with," she says.
She also enjoys anything to do with the outdoors.
To learn more about the Cherokee Scout, visit TheCherokeeScout.com.
Western Forge Donates to Hiwassee Dam's Library -- Cherokee County, NC
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, June 12 2005 at 1:19 AM
(Context Tag: Cherokee County NC) For the third year in a row, Ann Carroll, representing Western Forge, a subsidiary of Emerson, presented a check for $1,000 to Terelle Beaver, Director of Finance/Facilities for Cherokee County Schools.
The donation is for use in the library at the Hiwassee Dam schools, Hiwassee Dam Elementary/Middle School and Hiwassee Dam High School.
(Go to Top)
Copyright © 2003 - 2007 by John L. Dilbeck: jd@johndilbeck.com
Last built on Tuesday, May 29, 2007 at 2:09:59 AM by JLD,
Another site in the growing Dilbeck Marketing network owned by John L. Dilbeck.
Our privacy statement may be read at Privacy.
(Go to Top)
|
