August 23, 2010 – August 27, 2010

August 23, 2010

R & S Rivendell, Inc. sold to Gramquinn Properties, Inc.  0.928 acres, Lot 24

of Rivendell Subdivision on Highway 76 for $ 34,900.

R & S Rivendell, Inc. sold to Ronald A. Kern  0.762 acres, Lot 20 of Rivendell

Subdivision on Highway 76 for $ 55,000.

The Owenby Company sold to James F. McMichael  1.049 acres, Lot 4 of

Meadowbrook Subdivision on Highway 17 for $ 35,000.

United Community Bank sold to Lynn B. Johnson   Lot 90 of Pinecrest

Subdivision on Hwy 76 for $ 70,000.

Steamboat Springs Properties, Inc. sold to Joseph Ripoli  Lot 8  of

Eastgate at Chatuge for $ 67,900.

William W. Wright sold to Edward Anthony Garcia  1.09 acres, Lot 11

of Safe Harbor for $ 218,000.

August 24, 2010

William J. Mayo sold to Jeffery McWhorter  0.13 acres, Land Lot 23,

17th District, 1st Section for $ 5,000.

August 25, 2010

Jeffery A. Perkins sold to Keith R. Cooper   1.04 acres off Highway 76

for $ 127,578.

August 26, 2010

Steve D. Bennett sold to Janet B. Simony  1.18 acres on Swallows

Creek Rd for $ 75,000.

Randall J. Gravitt sold to Johnny D. Hughes  0.101 acres on

Creekside Drive for $ 61,000.

August 27, 2010

United Community Bank sold to William J. Quinn and Shirley M. Quinn

as Co-Trustees  1.302 acres in Bear Trail Subdivision  Phase II for

$16,000.

United Community Bank sold to Darlene J. Mull  0.143 acres on Highway

76 East for $ 105,000.

Delong Builders, Inc. sold to Ken Edwards  0.99 acres, Lot 2 of Wilson

Creek Estates on Billy Lane for $ 300,000.

Gerald Dean Littrell, 51, of Hiawassee, GA arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs – 3rd offense when lighted headlights & other lights required; habitual violators.

Junior Dockery, 67, of Young Harris, GA arrested for discharge of firearm w/under influence; reckless conduct causing harm.

Gregorio Codallos Mendez, 21, of Hiawassee, GA arrested for license required, surrender of.

August 23, 2010

Andrew Blake Wood, 21, of Young Harris, GA arrested for probation violation.

Bryan Trent Wallace, 48, of Demerest, GA arrested for public drunkenness.

August 24, 2010

Darwin Pena Diaz, 23, of Young Harris, GA arrested for license required, surrender of.

Corey Tyler McCabe, 21, of Warne, NC arrested for operation of veh w/out current; driving while license suspended.

Gregorio Corallos Mendez, 21, of Hiawassee, GA arrested for license required; surrender of.

August 25, 2010

Jessica Leigh Edwards, 29, of Blairsville, GA  arrested for statutory rape; probation violation.

Giovanni Alonso Palma, 26, of Hiawassee, GA arrested for license required; surrender of.

Louis Quijaca, 35, of Hiawassee, GA arrested for license required; surrender of.

Vera May Turpin, 48, of Lakemont, GA arrested for DUI/0.08 or more; driving on roadways laned for; drugs to be kept in original containers; open container/passenger area of.

Aldo Urobe, 24, of Hiawassee, GA arrested for license required, surrender of.

August 26, 2010

Jennifer Nicole Bradshaw, 32, of Hiawassee, GA arrested for deposit account fraud.

Daniel Castro, 23, of Dacula, GA arrested for license required, surrender of.

August 27, 2010

Bradley Shane Crawford, 24, of Hayesville, NC arrested for driving while license suspended.

Robert Jeremy Dale, 26, of Hiawassee, GA arrested serve weekend.

Luis Martin Espino, 17, of Clayton, GA arrested for driving on roadways laned for; license required surrender of.

August 28, 2010

Dustin Lee Gunnells, 25, of Hiawassee, GA arrested for driving with no insurance.

Rana Rochelle Williams, 33, of Hayesville, NC arrested for insurance required.

August 29, 2010

Jennifer Marie Dyer, 35, of Blairsville, GA arrested for driving under the influense of; failure to maintain lane.

Larry Jewell England, 64, of Blairsville, GA arrested for DUI alcohol; reckless driving.

Catch’em Being

Goods for August 20th.

L-R: (back row)

Liam King, Jesse Allen, Angela Golenski, Chelsey Taylor, Braxton Barrett,

Tanner Pendergrass

L-R: (front row)

Andrew Wells and David Ford

Storytime at Towns County Public Library

It has been a wonderful summer at the library as 263 children enjoyed stories and crafts related to the “Make a Splash..READ!” theme. With the warm temperatures outside, the water theme was a welcome one. The children received prizes each week by “picking up ducks” from a pool of water. We also had 44 children to sign up for the Vacation Reading Program. These children kept track of the books they read all summer and received a certificate for their reading efforts. Thank you to our 2010 sponsors: Zaxby’s , United Community Bank, Bank of Hiawassee, State Farm Insurance, Noblet’s 5 & 10, Stephens Federal Bank, and Papa’s Pizza. A Fall & Winter storytime will be offered at Towns County Public Library starting in September. Please call 706-896-6169 the last week in August for day and time.

Week 5

This week was about splashing in the rain and puddles! The children made paper umbrella mobiles and enjoyed smoothies made by Shake Healthy of Hiawassee. Thanks Courtney for those delicious smoothies!

Week 6

In addition to reading about splashing in the lake and making fish bowls, this

week we had a special treat! Dr. Brian Kinsey (Mountain Mobile Veterinary Clinic) came to the library and spoke with the children about animals and gave them a guided tour of his mobile vet clinic.  Thanks Dr. Kinsey!!

Week 6

Marlene Mays with Operation P.U.P. (Prevent Unwanted Pets) also came this week to talk to the children about taking care of pets and how to control overpopulation of animals. Thank you Marlene!

Week 7

Mrs. Sandy read books about ducks, ducks, ducks and the children made ducky pop-up cards this week.

Week 8

A pizza and ice cream party was held at the TC Beach Park, marking the end of Storytime 2010. Cheryl Barrett with United Community Bank handed out ice cream to all the children (Pictured with Cheryl: Zoe Phillips, Evan Phillips, and Eli Phillips). Pizza was provided by Papa’s Pizza. Thank you UCB and Papa’s Pizza! After eating, the children played water-themed games, received prizes, certificates, face painting, and balloon animals, and enjoyed playing on the playground. Thanks Commissioner Kendall and Beach Park committee for a wonderful place for parties and fun!

Storytime at Towns County Public Library

It has been a wonderful summer at the library as 263 children enjoyed stories and crafts related to the “Make a Splash..READ!” theme. With the warm temperatures outside, the water theme was a welcome one. The children received prizes each week by “picking up ducks” from a pool of water. We also had 44 children to sign up for the Vacation Reading Program. These children kept track of the books they read all summer and received a certificate for their reading efforts. Thank you to our 2010 sponsors: Zaxby’s , United Community Bank, Bank of Hiawassee, State Farm Insurance, Noblet’s 5 & 10, Stephens Federal Bank. A Fall & Winter storytime will be offered at Towns County Public Library starting in September. Please call 706-896-6169 the last week in August for day and time.

Week 1

Storytime began on Thursday, June 3, 2010 with a visit to the ocean. Sandy Wood read books to the children about the ocean and they learned interesting facts about the ocean as well. They made decorative sand art bottles during craft time.

Week 2

This week was all about water safety. Along with stories about frogs and their life cycle, the children received handouts provided by the Coast Guard Auxiliary about swimming safety. A demonstration was also given on the proper selection and use of life jackets. Craft time consisted of making froggy door hangers.

Week 3

Splish splashing in the bathtub was the theme this week. The children listened attentively to Mrs. Sandy as she read bath time stories. Craft time found the children making plastic sail boats to play with in the bathtub.

Week 4

The format was a little different this week as Entertainer Carey Huddlestun presented a program entitled “Treasure Hunt: Searching for Hidden Treasure at your Library”. He did a great job and the children as well as the adults enjoyed the show.

Week 5-8 coming next week!!

Catch’em Being

Goods for August 20th.

L-R: (back row)

Liam King, Jesse Allen, Angela Golenski, Chelsey Taylor, Braxton Barrett,

Tanner Pendergrass

L-R: (front row)

Andrew Wells and David Ford

The Mountain Community Chorus will begin its 37^th season on Monday, Sept. 13^th, 2010. Auditions for new singers (tenors and basses especially in demand) will begin promptly at 6:00 P.M. at the Young Harris College Clegg Recital Hall, Young Harris, Ga. Music will be distributed for the Dec. 3rd and 5th Christmas concerts, to be performed at the YHC Hilda Glenn Auditorium.

All interested singers are encouraged to join this outstanding choral group. MCC, under the direction of Bill Fox, performs a variety of challenging and enjoyable music, especially classical, spiritual, folk, traditional, and contemporary.

Have fun, make friends, learn, and add your talent to this dedicated group of singers. Visit MCC’s website: www.mapaa..org.

Flower Show winning Design

Hiawassee Garden Club member and judge, Dorothy Lee, won a Blue Ribbon, the Award of Design Excellence, and the Designers Choice Award in the 60^th Anniversary Standard Flower Show that was presented at the Georgia Mountain Fair this year. Her creative, lighted design featured dried and fresh   hydrangeas.

1^st Place: Faithful 4 Capt:  Rebecca Reed:

2^nd Place: Hammer & Nails: Capt. Suzy Jenkins

3^rd Place (Tie): Thomas Team Capt: Pete Thomas &

The Capitals: Capt. Larry Dumas

5^th Place: Blue Ridge Trophies Capt. Bonna Graham

6^th Place: Monte & Girls: Capt. Jill Barfield

7^th Place (Tie): McRobert’s Counselling Capt.Mac Roberts &

The Ten Pins Capt. Nancy Hopkins

High Average:  Pete Thomas and Rose Terry

Most Improved: Wayne Hedges and Marillyn Grant

High Series Scratch:  Gene Langford and Jill Barfield

High  Series Hdcp: Monte Tolson and Esther Day

High Game Scratch:  Pete Thomas and Bonna Graham

High Game Hdcp: Wayne Hedges and Loretta Abbott

The Golden Club Bowling League will begin their fall schedule on Sept 8^th, and will bowl 15 weeks. If you are interested in bowling in this league, please contact Rose at 706-745-4268 or 706-632-7967

Picture of the first place winners:  Faithful 4:  Betty Patterson, Katy Wolfe, Wayne Abercrombie and Rebecca Reed

The family of Leo D. Hesson, ( Joy Hessson, Judy Magowan and Jacquie Faucett ) honors “Our Old Soldier” as he celebrated 90 ” Big Ones” at the Young Harris City Hall Banquet Room, August 22, 2010. Music was provided by Marissa Smith and Alexa Magowan. Banquet Room and tables were decorated by his granddaughter, Suzannah Smith of Lawrenceville, Ga.

The Hessons, Leo and Norma, retired out of the Atlanta area in 1988, to Towns County, Hiawassee- Young Harris. Our mother, Pappa’s sweetheart of 66 years went to be the Lord on February 16, 2007. They have three  daughters, four grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Mr. Hesson served 26 1/2 years in the US Army. His service was in the China Burma India Theater of Operations. After WWII he served in the Occupation Forces of Germany. Upon retirement , he was employed by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service ( AAFES). His last assignment prior to this retirement was Chief of Engineering Branch at the AAFES Distribution Center at Ft. Gillem in Forest Park, Ga.

While serving in Germany, he and his family traveled extensively, having visited nine countries throughout Europe.

They have  been active in community affairs since retiring to this area.  Mr. Hesson was instrumental in  helping to build a new church building: Hiawassee Church of Christ on Highway 288. He served as secretary/treasurer for fifteen years and is presently serving as the associate minister.

He was also instrumental in working with the Governor’s office, local and state officials and the Hiawassee Garden Club- in the upgrading and improvement of the highway area adjacent to the “Welcome to Georgia” and the frontage area of Laurel Hills Cemetery.

Our father received the Army Commendation Medal and numerous military decorations and superior accomplishments awards during his military and civilian careers. He and a minister friend co-authored the book ” The Greatness and Glory of God”.

Our parents made countless friends throughout Towns Count and have expressed to us thatchy definitely made the right decision in choosing this area as their retirement home.

We wish, on their behalf, to extend our appreciation and thanks to the officials, residents and friends of Towns County, for the services, kindness and love demonstrated to them in this , “your beautiful valley.”

Daughters: Joy Hesson, Judy Magowan and Jacquie  Faucett.