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Week of July 3, 2005
Handbell Ringers Auditions -- Brasstown, NC 28906 -- July 16-17, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Wednesday, July 6 2005 at 2:37 AM
(Context Tag: Brasstown NC) The Brasstown Ringers community handbell choir will hold auditions on the afternoons of Saturday and Sunday, July 16-17, 2005, to select ringers for the upcoming season.
Interested people need to be able to read musical notation and have prior experience in ringing in a handbell choir.
Brasstown Ringers is a nondenominational performance choir, which has been in existence since 1992. The ringers present annual Christmas and spring concerts. Other opportunities to present programs are scheduled by invitation and the ability of all members to attend.
Rehearsals are held at Pat Meinecke's home in Brasstown, NC. Meinecke has directed and taught handbell ringing for more than 20 years.
To schedule an audition time and for directions to the rehearsal site, call 828-837-8822. Anyone who is unable to attend auditions on July 16 or 17 should call to schedule an alternate time.
Cortney Paige Walker Chosen as Page for Senator Snow -- Hiwassee Dam community
Posted by johndilbeck on Wednesday, July 6 2005 at 2:19 AM
(Context Tag: Cherokee County NC) Cortney Paige Walker has been chosen by Marc Basnight, president pro tempore of the North Carolina General Assembly, upon recommendation of NC Senator John Snow (D-Murphy) to serve as a page for Snow in Raleigh during the week of June 27, 2005, for the 2005 session of the General Assembly.
Cortney is a rising senior at Hiwassee Dam High School.
She is the daughter of William Earl Walker of Brasstown, and Anne Chamberlain Walker Rose of Hiwassee Dam.
Mountain Lakes Board of Realtors Present Scholarships -- Murphy, NC 28906
Posted by johndilbeck on Wednesday, July 6 2005 at 2:09 AM
(Context Tag: Murphy NC) Mountain Lakes Board of Realtors Vice President Randy Dockery and President Jean Twiggs, together with Cecilia Champion of Joanna Cornerstone Ministries, recently presented several scholarships to local students.
Nicolas Kephart, Catherine Hunsucker, Stephanie Wood, Jonathan Seiglie, and Joshua Bennet each received a scholarship from the group.
Each year, the Mountain Lakes Board of Realtors assists high school seniors and current undergraduates from Cherokee, Clay, and Graham counties in their pursuit of higher education with up to five $1,000 scholarships.
Auction Benefits Brasstown Fire Prevention -- Brasstown, NC 28902
Posted by johndilbeck on Wednesday, July 6 2005 at 2:00 AM
(Context Tag: Brasstown NC) Brasstown Fire Chief J. D. Robinson will be a lot cooler this summer after the haircut he received on June 17, 2005.
In a special fundraising event at Clay's Corner in Brasstown, the chance to cut Robinson's hair was auctioned to benefit the Brasstown Fire Prevention program. The next day, David Hall at Valley River Barber Shop in Murphy finished the job with the donation of a free haircut.
The $53.83 in donations collected will be multiplied by 10 to $583.30 to help with the 10 percent portion of the 90/10 FEMA grant, which was awarded to develop and implement fire prevention activities in Cherokee and Clay counties in North Carolina and Towns and Union counties in Georgia.
The program includes demonstration of a home fire sprinkler system, programs in local newspapers and radio, meetings at area events and keeping the fire prevention message in the foreground.
To schedule a prevention demonstration, to volunteer time, or to make a contribution to support the project, call the prevention office at 828-837-2819 or email Chief J. D. Robinson at brasstownfireprevention@hotmail.com
Together We Read Receives Grant -- Western North Carolina
Posted by johndilbeck on Wednesday, July 6 2005 at 1:51 AM
(Context Tag: western North Carolina) "Together We Read" - western North Carolina's reading, heritage, and discussion program, now in its fourth year, has received a $6,500 grant from the North Carolina Humanities Council.
For this year's book, the general public and a committee has chosen John Ehle's The Road, his novel about the building of the railroad through the Swannanoa Gap.
The Humanities Council encourages programs that explore North Carolina's diversity and foster cross-cultural understanding. "Together We Read" will reach libraries, school, organizations, and bookstores in 20 counties this summer and fall with books, guides, and a variety of programs.
For more information, visit your library or bookstore and ask about "Together We Read" or visit the "Together We Read" website.
Cannon Foundation Donates to REACH -- Murphy, NC 28906
Posted by johndilbeck on Wednesday, July 6 2005 at 1:44 AM
(Context Tag: Murphy NC) Grant funds were received from The Cannon Foundation, Inc. in the amount of $15,000 to help complete an efficiency apartment in the basement of the REACH Inc shelter.
This efficiency apartment will provide 24-hour, on-site support for residents since an advocate will be available day or night for the victims of domestic violence or sexual assault.
Now, daytime staff are available to support and assist victim residents of the shelter, but night and weekend staff is limited. Victims are admitted to the shelter 24 hours a day.
This remodeling project will expand and enhance REACH services to battered women and children who stay in the shelter.
Last year, REACH housed 55 women and children and provided more than 1,200 shelter nights with an average stay of 30 days. The purpose of this project is to keep women and children safe by providing assistance and support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Western Forge Donates to Cherokee County Youth Endowment -- Murphy, NC 28906
Posted by johndilbeck on Wednesday, July 6 2005 at 1:34 AM
(Context Tag: Murphy NC) Greg Nazerian, plant manager at Western Forge, a division of Emerson Professional Tools, and Randy Wiggins, the plant's Human Resource Officer, announce that Western Forge has donated $1,000 to the Cherokee County Youth Endowment.
According to Debra Pollard, chairperson of the Cherokee County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, this contribution represents the largest single donation to date for the youth endowment and pushes the total in the endowment to more than $10,000.
"This is a tremendous boost to our youth endowment," Pollard said. "I hope others in our community get behind the youth endowment and help build this endowment. We can help our children and students develop and make the right choices in life instead of waiting until they get into trouble to pay attention to them. I see the endowment helping Cherokee County youth for many, many years."
Earlier this year, the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council awarded $400 to Power Partners, a program that serves youth throughout Cherokee County. The entire $400 came from the Cherokee County Youth Endowment.
The Cherokee County Youth Endowment was started by the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council in 2002 with the expressed purpose of providing funds for programs geared toward preventing our youth from becoming court involved.
Funds for the endowment cannot be used for salaries or capital improvement. The funds must be spent for direct services to youth.
The youth endowment is under the administration of the North Carolina Community Foundation which distributes 5 percent of the fund balance to the Juvenile Crime Prevention Council to fund programs. As the endowment grows, more youth in Cherokee County will benefit.
To make a contribution to the Cherokee County Youth Endowment, call Gil Hargett, Juvenile Crime Prevention Council assistant at 828-389-0747 or call the North Carolina Community Foundation at 800-201-9532.
Bingo To Benefit Chamber of Commerce -- Murphy, NC 28906 -- July 14, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Wednesday, July 6 2005 at 1:22 AM
(Context Tag: Murphy NC) The Cherokee County NC Chamber of Commerce will host a bingo party benefit beginning at 8:30 pm on Thursday, July 14, 2005, at Doyle's Cedar Hills Restaurant to benefit the chamber's building fund.
The event will be held on Doyle's new all-weather deck beginning at 6:30 pm. Dinner will be served at 7:30 pm. The cost is $50 per person.
Games will begin at 8:30 pm. Master of ceremonies will be WKRK's Tim Radford. prizes and lots of fun await participants.
This fun event is open to chamber members and their guests.
Dinner reservations are due by Monday, July 11, 2005, to the chamber or Doyle's at 828-837-3400.
For more information, call the chamber at 828-837-2242.
Music with Vaughan Penn -- Murphy, NC 28906 -- July 8, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Wednesday, July 6 2005 at 1:07 AM
(Context Tag: Murphy NC) Doyle's Cedar Hills Restaurant will present Vaughan Penn at 7:00 pm on Friday, July 8, 2005, in Murphy, NC.
Hear songs featured on ABC's Grey's Anatomy, MTV's Laguna Beach, WB's Dawson's Creek, FOX's Boston Public, and NBC's Providence.
For more information, call 828-837-3400 or visit www.VaughanPenn.com.
America's Birthday Luncheon -- Murphy, NC 28906 -- July 7, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Wednesday, July 6 2005 at 12:57 AM
(Context Tag: Murphy NC) Phylis Blackmon, owner of Crown Travel and Tours, will present the special feature at the upcoming "America's birthday" luncheon from noon to 1:45 pm on Thursday, July 7, 2005, in the fellowship hall of Murphy First Baptist Church.
The luncheon is sponsored by Tri-County Christian Women's Club.
Many people know Blackmon as the former director of the Cherokee County North Carolina Chamber of Commerce.
As a travel agent, she will discuss safety tips for traveling women, the most economic ways to travel, travel insurance, new passport regulations going into effect on December 31, 2005, and upcoming group travel opportunities that are available.
Blackmon loves to travel and says that, like her parents, her motto is "Always be planning your next trip."
Henriet Fourie from South Africa will present special music. The special speaker will be Ann Combs from Orlando, Florida, who will describe how her "Tapestry of Life" went from a dark pattern to a bright beautiful design.
Reservations and cancellations for the luncheon and child care must be made by noon on Monday.
Call Martha at 828-837-2694 or email her at fepalmer@dnet.net . Reservations not canceled will require payment. Admission is $8.50 inclusive and child care is free.
Special door prizes will be given.
All area women are invited to attend this special luncheon and bring a friend.
Gospel Singing: Benefit for Family Resources -- Andrews, NC 28901 -- August 13, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Wednesday, July 6 2005 at 12:45 AM
(Context Tag: Andrews NC) A gospel benefit singing for Family Resources of Cherokee County will be held on Saturday, August 13, 2005, at the Hillbilly Mall in Andrews, NC.
Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children, and ages 5 and under are free.
For tickets, call Family Resources at 828-837-3460.
Teens Unite For A Tobacco-Free Community -- Murphy, NC 28906 -- August 6, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Tuesday, July 5 2005 at 3:30 AM
(Context Tag: Murphy NC) The public is invited to join tri-county teens as they rally and unite for a tobacco-free community from 6:00 am until 4:00 pm on Saturday, August 6, 2005, at Konehete Park in Murphy, NC.
There will be fun, food, music, and details on what it will take to keep peers tobacco-free.
The event is sponsored by the NC Health and Wellness Trust Fund.
Blood Drive: First Baptist Church -- Andrews, NC 28901 -- July 25, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Tuesday, July 5 2005 at 3:18 AM
(Context Tag: Andrews NC) A blood drive will be held from 1:30 to 6:00 pm on Monday, July 25, 2005, at First Baptist Church in Andrews, NC.
A free wristband will be given to all donors.
To set an appointment, call 828-321-3384.
Blood Drive: First United Methodist Church -- Murphy, NC 28906 -- July 18, 2005
Posted by johndilbeck on Tuesday, July 5 2005 at 3:08 AM
(Context Tag: Murphy NC) A blood drive will be held from 1:30 pm until 6:00 pm on Monday, July 18, 2005, at First United Methodist Church, 71 Valley River Avenue, Murphy, NC.
A free wristband will be given to all donors.
To set an appointment, call 828-837-3889.
Randy Dockery Top Agent for May -- Murphy, NC 28906
Posted by johndilbeck on Tuesday, July 5 2005 at 2:58 AM
(Context Tag: Murphy NC) Steve and Jo Crowe, owners/brokers of Appalachian Land Co., announce that Randy Dockery is the company's top listing and sales agent for May, 2005.
Since his 1990 beginning with the company, Dockery has been a consistent top producer as evidenced by his sole membership in the $8 Million Dollar Club for Mountain Lakes Board of Realtors for 2004, the Crowes said.
Nancie Lyons and Nancy Lane Top Agents for April -- Murphy, NC 28906
Posted by johndilbeck on Tuesday, July 5 2005 at 2:50 AM
(Context Tag: Murphy NC) Nancie Lyons and Nancy Lane were the top agents for April, 2005, at ERA Carolina Mountain Homes.
Lyons was recognized as top selling agent and Lane was listing agent for the month.
Joan Posey, owner/broker, congratulates both on their success.
Also, Lane has completed her accredited buyer representative designation, the benchmark for excellence in buyer representation.
This coveted designation is awarded to real estate practitioners who meet specified educational and practical experience criteria by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council of the National Association of Realtors.
Senior Employment Opportunity -- Murphy, NC 28906
Posted by johndilbeck on Tuesday, July 5 2005 at 1:34 AM
(Context Tag: Murphy NC) Officials of the State of Franklin agency Senior Aid Program announce employment positions are available for senior citizens.
These positions -- campground aides, seed orchard aides, and work center aides -- are part time for 20 hours per week for the US Forest Service, Tusquitee Ranger District, in Murphy, NC.
The candidates for these positions will be hired through the State of Franklin Senior Aide Program. Candidates must be 55 years old or older and have an annual income (including Social Security benefits) at or below:
- One person in household: $11,962.50
- Two people in household: $16,037.50
- Three people in household: $20,112.50
- Four people in household: $24,187.50
Income guidelines for families with five or more persons will be furnished, if needed.
Some of the duties will include mowing and trimming grass at campgrounds and other facilities, campground maintenance and operations, building and facility maintenance, landscaping, and participating in safety and sanitation procedures.
For more information, call Betty Sea, director, State of Franklin, at 828-488-3047.
Jill Cleaveland Recognized For Five Years Of Service -- Murphy, NC 28906
Posted by johndilbeck on Tuesday, July 5 2005 at 1:23 AM
(Context Tag: Murphy NC) Jill Cleaveland, who works for the Work Force Investment Act Adult Program in the Murphy office of the Employment Security Commission of North Carolina, just completed five years of full-time service.
Cleaveland's job is to help low-income adults decide what they might want to do for a job. Then she helps them find work or gets them enrolled in training at a two-year community college.
James Solesbee Receives Scholarship From Masons -- Andrews, NC 28901
Posted by johndilbeck on Tuesday, July 5 2005 at 1:12 AM
(Context Tag: Andrews NC) Jeff Clark, master of Andrews Masonic Lodge No. 529, and Secretary Dewey Forbes recently presented a $500 scholarship to James Allen Solesbee, a graduate of Nantahala High School.
Solesbee plans to attend the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in the fall.
Andrews Lodge rotates this scholarship between Andrews and Nantahala high schools each year.
New Doctor at Peachtree Internal Medicine Clinic -- Murphy, NC 28906
Posted by johndilbeck on Tuesday, July 5 2005 at 1:03 AM
(Context Tag: Murphy NC) Peachtree Internal Medicine Clinic is pleased to announce that Dr. Leslie A. Smith will be joining Dr. Brian Mitchell and Dr. Jeffery Larson in their internal medicine practice on July 18, 2005.
Appointments may be made by calling their office at 828-837-8131.
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