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Cherokee Sentinel News FeedCherokee SentinelRiver Walk construction continues 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am Summer is an ideal time to enjoy all that the town of Murphy has to offer. One main attraction that is both inviting and good for your health is the Murphy River Walk. Opened in 2003, the River Walk winds through Konehete Park behind the Hiawassee Pool and Wellness Center all the way up to the Health Department. County takes ownership of Murphy High School 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am Terelle Beaver calls it a formality and it is, a necessary formality. A way for Cherokee County schools to get the money for two building projects: one is an addition to Ranger school and the other is the reroofing of Murphy High School. Big crowd at Andrews Town Council 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am There wasn't an empty seat in the house when the Andrews Town Council met last week. The council discussed a number of issues inviting participation by the local folks who showed up, most of whom had a thing or two on their mind, about all of it constructive. ARREST REPORT 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am 7/06/2008 - Amar Desean Patterson, 25, communicating threats, child abuse Class 1 misdemeanor. 7/06/2008 - Angela Christine Gibson, 24, communicating threats. 7/06/2008 - Nathan Lando Brown, 21, resisting public officer. EVENTS 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am RECURRING H EVENTS SELF-HELP Alzheimer's Support Group of Murphy meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m. at the Murphy Senior Center. Contact Laura Harris at 828-644-0650 for more information. Murphy Library's auction a success 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am Bob Grove began the Murphy Library's auction on June 21 with a drum roll flourish and kept the beat going for over two and a half hours as he charmed and cajoled the audience of library patrons. By the end he had helped the Friends of Murphy Library bring in almost $7,000 from both the silent and live auctions. Training for Victim Advocate Response Team 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am The Cherokee County Sheriff's Office will be holding a training workshop in August for volunteers interested in becoming members of the Victim Advocate Response Team. Appalachian Community Bank is Gold Sponsor 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am Brian Smith, left, and Rob Kaser of Appalachian Community Bank present a check for $1,000 to Lisa Waggoner, Chairperson for The Mountain Song Stage, in support of The Mountain Song Stage which is part of the 8th annual Murphy Heritage Walk and Festival. The festival which is organized by the Heritage Partners will be held on Saturday, August 30 in Konehete Park. The festival celebrates the history... Research on children who stutter - situation should not be ignored 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am Parents who notice their young child beginning to stutter should seek help right away; and help is available at most public libraries including the Andrews Public Library in Andrews, North Carolina. In the past, experts incorrectly believed that paying attention to a child's stuttering would exacerbate the situation. Local businesses chllenged to be the "Biggest Losers" 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am Who would want to join a bunch of "LOSERS"? You would, we hope. Come participate in the Cherokee County Business Community Weight Loss Challenge; you'll lose weight and win "BIG". This community challenge for a healthier lifestyle is part of Murphy Medical Center's (MMC) commitment to health and wellness. Animals need a home 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am Brownie is a 4 year old male miniature-pinscher that needs a good home. He is heart worm positive and currently on medication; Doc says he will be fine. He will be neutered, up to date on shots and micro-chipped before he can go to his forever home. He gets along with everyone, come say hello. "Guest Chef" series will benifit humane society 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am The Longhouse Restaurant is hosting our "Guest Chef" series Thursday, July 17 at 5 p.m. Scott Turner a certified Executive Chef, who previously worked at The Ritz Carlton Hotel, now teaching cooking at local college, is the guest chef. New church representatives 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am Officials of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announce that two new representatives of the Church have been sent to serve in a five county area with headquarters in Murphy. Elder Richard Jenkins and his wife Sister Lorraine Jenkins will serve as full time missionaries. SECU awards two $10,000 scholarships 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am SECU Foundation, funded solely by State Employees' Credit Union's (SECU's) membership, presented $10,000 four-year scholarships to Colton Foster, a senior at Hiawassee Dam High School and Levi Wyatt English, a senior at Murphy High School. Colton is the son of Larry and Cindy Foster. Levi is the son of James and Joyce English. Hendrix receives scholarship 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am Joanna Cornerstone Ministries, Inc. and the William R. Gossett Scholarship Selection Committee are proud to announce Matthew Hendrix as the recipient of the William R. Gossett Scholarship. Dr. Gossett's children Shelia Gossett Snow of Murphy and Dr. Daryl Gossett of Franklin established the William R. Gossett Scholarship in memory of Dr. Animals need to find a new home 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am Hi, my name is Sonny. I am a 7 month old black lab mix. I'm the runt of the litter, but good things come in small packages! I'm a little shy until I get to know someone. I'd like a fenced yard since I love to run and play. I'd do well with children. I have a nice personality and hope to find my forever home soon. Book signing July 26 at Curiosity Book Store 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am Shirley Uphouse will hold a book signing for her book My Dogs, My Friends on July 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Curosity Book Store in Murphy. Shirley is a published writer. Hurlburt-Johnson Friendship House needs help to provide for families 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am The Hurlburt-Johnson Friendship House is in need of milk, bread and meat. The shelter has been at capacity for awhile now. There are families with small children one as young as 3 months old. Last month we cut the staff and hours because of lack of money. MMC awards 22 scholarships 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am Murphy Medical Center Foundation has awarded 22 scholarships totaling $38,500 to area students pursuing higher education in the healthcare arena. "These scholarships help deserving students from our region pursue their dreams of becoming healthcare professionals," said Kathi Osborne, Foundation Director at the hospital. Fairy tale finds itself in New York 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am After watching the next movie at the Murphy Library, you may never look at pigeons, rats, and cockroaches the same way. That's because the Disney Studios have taken on these denizens of New York City and wrapped them up in a funny fairy tale. Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey star in a re-rendering of favorite fables the library will show at 6 p.m. Thursday. TCCC to offer cosmetology for high school students 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am Tri-County Community College (TCCC) will begin offering cosmetology classes targeted for high school students this fall at the Main Campus in Murphy. Classes will be held Monday through Thursday from Noon until 4 p.m. One "Whopper" of a mistake 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am Bob, who is now approaching retirement, shared this boyhood memory with my brother in Arkansas where they work. I laughed until my sides hurt. "When I was growing up years ago the only place we had to eat out was a Burger King. We didn't get to go very often, so getting to have a Whopper was like the very best thing you could eat. What's the greatest invention in the world? 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am Several years ago, a very bright friend told me about a barroom conversation he had with a couple of PhD's concerning what they thought was the greatest invention ever. Although this sounds like one of those "urban legends" to me, he swears it's true. Moving ahead in Cherokee County 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am While probably not unanimous, the opinion I hear from a number of people in Cherokee County is that we have indeed moved ahead in making Cherokee County the cleanest, most litter free county in the Tarheel State. Christian author will be broadcast live 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am Best-selling Christian author Beth Moore will deliver a message to an estimated 80,000 women on August 1 and 2, 2008 from Louisville, KY; and local residents will have the opportunity to see the popular Bible teacher live without leaving Murphy. CLINT "PAP" DAVIS 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am Clint "Pap" Davis, 76, of Marble died Friday, July 4, 2008 at his residence. He was a native of Macon County, but had been living in Cherokee County for over 30 years. He was the son of the late Fred and Lillie Pendergrass Davis. Clint worked as a driller for Asheville Contractors for several years and later retired from Magnavox. GLENN E. HARRIS 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am Glenn E. Harris, 79, of Marble died Monda, June 30, 2008 in Murphy Medical Center. He was a native of Lee County, VA, but had lived in Virginia and New York for most of his life before moving to Cherokee County in 1987. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the United States Air Force. Glenn had worked as an attorney for the United States Department of Justice. THELMA A. JONES 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am Thelma A. Jones, 80, of Andrews died Friday, July 4, 2008 at her residence. A native and lifetime resident of Cherokee County, she was a daughter of the late Elmer D. and Maudie Hyatt Moore and the wife of the late Bobby Jones, who died May 20, 1997. She was retired from Clifton Precision and was a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church in Andrews. CHARLES HANCOCK 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am Charles Hancock, 81, of Marble died Thursday, July 3, 2008 at his residence. A native and lifetime resident of Cherokee County, he was the son of the late Bill and Rosie Garren Hancock. Charles retired as an air condition technician for American Thread where he had worked for over 25 years. He was a member of the Marble Springs Masonic Lodge No. Evelyn Stiles 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am Evelyn Hall Stiles, age 86, of Murphy, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2008 at the Tsali Care Center in Cherokee, NC. She was a native of Fulton County, Ga. Evelyn was a member of the Murphy First Baptist Church. She had worked for Levi Strauss Company for 24 years in the cutting room. Evelyn was an avid Braves fan. HARRIETT LAMBERT 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am Harriett Lambert, 72, of Andrews died Wednesday June 25, 2008 in Murphy Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County, she was the daughter of Cora Hicks Curtis of Andrews and the late Thomas Kermit Taylor. Harriett was owner and operator of the Village Restaurant in Andrews for several years. HELENA POWERS 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am Helena Brooke Powers, age 4 months, of Murphy, who passed away Monday, July 7, 2008. Survivors include her father and mother, Bryon K. and Sherry Phillips Powers, brothers and sister Nathan Powers, Alyssa Powers, and Brian K. Powers, Jr. LOUISE MANN LYN 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am Louise Mann Lynn, 83, of Marietta, Ga., formerly of Murphy, died Tuesday,June 24, 2008 in Lawrenceville, Ga. She was a native of Cherokee County, but had lived in the Atlanta area for over 40 years. She was the daughter of the late Ben C. and Kate Hall Mann. She owned and operated Tots N' Tykes Day Care Center and Kindergarten for 25 years. G. Gene Cornwel 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am G. Gene Cornwell, age 69, of Cook Creek Road, Murphy, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2008 at his residence. He was a native of Towns County, Ga., but had lived in Cherokee County his entire life. He was retired from General Telephone after 30 years. He was a US Army Veteran. He loved off-roading, old cars, working on Volkswagens, sightseeing, his kids and the beach. KENNETH PRINCE 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am Kenneth Allen Prince, age 34, of Murphy, passed away Friday, May 23, 2008 at Mission Memorial Hospital. Kenneth was born Friday, April 12, 1974 in Polk County Tenn., to William Kenneth Prince and Linda Allen Prince. He attended Mount Moriah Baptist Church and was preceded in death by paternal grandfather, Robert Lee Prince and maternal grandfather, James W. Allen, Sr.. Grace Carol 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am Grace M. Carroll, age 82 of Murphy, passed away July 10, 2008 at the Murphy Medical Center Nursing Home. She was a native and lifelong resident of Cherokee County; she was the daughter of Monte and Rebecca Loudermilk Johnson. She was a homemaker, enjoyed camping and loved her dogs. Grace attended Calvary Baptist Church. Highest bidder 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am Roy Bamfield, left, stands with Linda Bamfield, Jack Cassady and Amy Johnson of the Daily Grind. Roy was the highest bidder for the original artwork penned by Jack Casady to promote the Valley River Humane Society's fundraiser at the Daily Grind in Murphy. Cartoonist and humorous illustrator Jack Cassady hosted the fundraiser for on Fri. June 27. Cassady offered caricatures for a minimum donation ... 205 jobs coming to Robbinsville 16 Jul 2008 at 12:00am Stanley Furniture Company, Inc. announced today that the company will consolidate its Lexington, NC manufacturing operation with that in its Robbinsville, facility. The manufacturing consolidation is one of several steps the company announced to improve its cost structure in response to current industry conditions. Newsfeed display by CaRP Best Selling Books About NewspapersBest selling books from [CaRP] XML error: junk after document element at line 1
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