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Lake Burton Bliss $1695000 Private 113 Ac Lake Burton Lot $1690000

wwwlakeburtonhomecom for VIRTUAL TOURS

e Meeting House on Lake Burton $5900000

Family Fun on Lake Burton $2150000

Swept Away on Lake Burton $2695000

Rockmore Garden Estate on Lake Burton $5100000

Tucked Away Cove on Lake Burton $1950000Perched on Lake Rabun $1995000

Mountain Reections on Lake Burton $2795000

FEATURED HOMES

Rustic Elegance on Lake Burton $3300000

Historic Ogletree Farm 60 +- Ac $1650000

Julie BarnettREALTORreg

Cell 404-697-3860

141 S Main StClayton GA

706-212-0228

Leigh BarnettREALTORreg

Cell 404-931-3636

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Hiawassee Heart of the Mountains $369000

Laurelwood Cottage on Lake Rabun $1650000Serendipity on Lake Burton $1550000

Great Value on Lake Burton $549000

Glassy Mountain Reections on Lake Burton $995000 Cute as a Button on Lake Burton $1050000

141 S Main St bull Clayton GA bull 706-212-0228

Quarter Moon Place on Lake Burton $1150000 Laurel Falls on Lake Burton $1425000

Quaint amp Rustic on Lake Burton $1050000

Charming Cabin on Lake Burton $1495000

3 Ac with Pond near Lake Burton $249000

Trout Haven on Lake Burton $695000

Home Port on Lake Burton $1475000

Serenity on Lake Burton $695000

wwwlakeburtonhomecomfor a complete listing of properties and VIRTUAL TOURS

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Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

March 6th - 8thFolk to Fine Art FestivalCommerceInfo 7063352954

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thSpring Wine Highway WeekendsGeorgia Wine CountryInfo 7068789463wwwgeorgiawinecom

April 24th - 26thBud Break Wine TourParticipating Wineries of North Georgia amp Western North CarolinaInfo 7067457483

STEPHENS COUNTY

March 8thMade in America Late Winter ConcertBaptist Conference CenterToccoaInfo 7068868614

March 21st2015 Parenting Event RaisingHealthy Kids in the Digital AgeToccoa Falls CollegeToccoa FallsInfo 7067795736

March 26th April 23rd May 21stPower House for Kids TrainingDarkness to LightPower House for Kids ToccoaInfo 7068862290

Northeast Georgia Community Concert SeriesThe Schaefer Center ToccoaInfo 7062977121wwwnegaconcertscom

March 19th - The Celtic Tenors

April 9th - Fernando Varela

April 28th - ldquoDellarsquos Dinersrdquo

HABERSHAM COUNTY

March 7th4th Annual Casino Night FundraiserldquoBootleg Bash A Night at the Roaring 20s SpeakeasyrdquoCornelia Community HouseCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 13th2nd Annual Color Me Green 5k and Fun RunLevel Grove Elementary SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 14thSHYRLZ]PSSLOMAringL2ClarkesvilleInfo 7067542220

March 17thSt Patrickrsquos Day Double Bowling TournamentClarkesville Lanes ClarkesvilleInfo 7067784654

March 28thDancing with the Stars for HopeHabersham Central High SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067763406wwwdancingwiththestarsforhopeorg

April 17th - 18thApple Blossom BBQ FestivalCornelia City ParkCorneliaInfo 7067784654

April 25thBaldwin Clean-Up DayMitchell Gailey City ParkBaldwinInfo 7067784654

Habersham Community TheatreClarkesvilleInfo wwwhabershamtheaterorg

February 20th - 22nd 26th - March 1stldquoDriving Miss Daisyrdquo

April 17th - 19th 23rd - 26thldquoA Biddy Full Dayrdquo

Mauldin House GardensClarkesvilleInfo 7067544216

April 4thPictures with the Easter Bunny

April 25thMagical Gardens at Mauldin

Grant Street Music RoomClarkesvilleInfo 7067543541

March 7th - Chase Thomas Band

March 14thPepperland Music Camp for Kids Pre Saint Paddyrsquos Celebration and Fundraiser

March 28th - Underhill Rose

WHITE COUNTY

March 6thTaste of the TownBlack and White Masquerade BallUnicoi Lodge HelenInfo 7068655356

continued

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thApril 18thSwinging in the Vines Music SeriesSautee-Nacoochee VineyardsSauteeInfo 7068781056

March 28th26th Annual Trout TournamentChattahoochee River HelenInfo 7068782908

April 3rd and each Tuesday and Friday through September 4thBingoHelen Chamber of Commerce FesthalleHelenInfo 7068781908

April 11thSpringfest 2015Helen Festhalle HelenInfo 7068781908

Helen Arts amp Heritage CenterHelenInfo 7068783933 wwwhelenartsorg

March 28thldquoSpring Feverrdquo Fashion Show and Luncheon

April 21stldquoPreserving the Old Mountain Waysrdquo

North Georgia ZooClevelandInfo 7063487279

March 7th - 8thBouncing Babies

March 15th April 19thBehind the Scenes Tour

April 2nd - 5thEaster Festival

April 6th - 11thSpringfest

April 14thMommy amp Me at the Zoo

Smithgall WoodsHelenInfo 7068783087

March 7th April 4thFirst Visit Tours

March 28thWomen in the Shadow of Yonah

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 29

30 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The Licklog Players Present The Hallelujah Girls

April 17 - 19 amp 24 - 26 2015

Licklog Players a community theater serving Hayesville and Western NC since 1978 In addition to spectacular shows on state the Licklog Players also occasionally of-

fers acting classes for adults and children Coming up in April they will present The Hallelujah Girls A Southern Comedy by Jones Hope amp Wooten

The storyline will keep you laughing and begging for more The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes

place in SPA-DEE-DAH the abandoned church-turned day

spa where a group of girlfriends gathers every Friday after-

noon After the loss of a dear friend the women realize time is

precious and if theyrsquore going to change their lives and achieve

their dreams they have to get on it now But with Carlene

having buried three husbands already Nitarsquos nerves shot from

YUUPUNPU[LYMLYLUJLIL[^LLUOLYZVUHUKOPZWYVIH[PVUVMAuml-

cer Mavis wondering how she can fake her own death to get

out of a stagnant marriage and sweet Crystal singing Christ-

mas carols with her own hilarious lyrics how will Sugar Lee

their high-spirited determined leader keep them motivated

By the time these ladies launch their new improved lives

yoursquove got a side-splitting joyful comedy that will make you

laugh out loud and shout ldquoHallelujahrdquo

We urge you to make plans to enjoy this show and vis-it Hayesville for shopping and dinner before the show and certainly donrsquot miss ldquothe Squarerdquo For additonal information contact Licklog Players 18 Creekside Circle Hayesville NC 28904 or call 8283898632 or visit wwwlicklogplayersorg

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

Babyland General HospitalClevelandInfo 7068652171wwwcabbagepatchkidscom

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Celebration

March 28thMagical Easter Eggstravaganza

RABUN COUNTY

March 5th - 6th April 3rdFull Moon Suspension Bridge HikeTallulah Gorge State ParkTallulah FallsInfo 7067547981

March 19 amp the third Thursday of each month through NovemberRabun Trout Unlimited MeetingThe TUScout Hut ClaytonInfo rabuntuorg

March 20th- 21stFrills amp Frogs Childrenrsquos Consignment SaleRabun Event Center ClaytonInfo 6787944395

April 2ndEaster Egg HuntRabun County Recreation DepartmentTigerInfo 7067824600

April 4thEaster Egg HuntHillside Orchard FarmsTigerInfo 7067824995 7067822776

April 19thTour of Georgia Gran FondoMain Street ClaytonInfo wwwgfncscom

April 25thCelebrate Clayton PEARLs 5KRamey Blvd ClaytonInfo 7064901243

April 25th - 26th2015 Celebrate ClaytonDowntown ClaytonInfo wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

North Georgia Arts Guild Artist ProgramsClayton City Hall ClaytonInfo wwwnorthgeorgiaartsguildcomMarch 19thPatrice Young - The Story of PaintingApril 16thJennifer Moore - Graphic Art Design

North Georgia Community PlayersDillard Playhouse DillardInfo wwwngcommunityplayerscom

March 6th - 8th 13th - 15thldquoThe Secret Case of Sherlock Holmesrdquo

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queensrdquo

continued

Hambidge CenterRabun GapInfo wwwhambidgeorg

March 7thFirst Saturday Gristmill Visit

March 14th - Artistsrsquo Talks

March 21st - Nature Hikes

TOWNS COUNTY

March 14thFirst Annual White Blaze ShindigTop of Georgia HostelHiawasseeInfo wwwtopofgeorgiahostelcom

April 11thPlant Affair on the SquareHiawasseeInfo 7068966240

April 19th - May 16thRhododendron FestivalGeorgia Mountain FairgroundsHiawasseeInfo 7068964191

On Stage at the Peacock Performing Arts Center

Theater goers in the Hayesville North Carolina area all know that attending a show at the Peacock Performing Arts Center is a must What you will

AumlUK[OLYLPZIPNJP[`LU[LY[HPUTLU[PU[OPZXPL[TVU-tain town The theater comfortably seats 250 guests and center not only features community theatre and live mu-sic but ballroom dance classes and childrenrsquos drama camps

Coming up in April is Sylvia - A Romantic Comedy April 3 - 5 amp 10 - 12 After 22 years of child-rearing

in the suburbs Greg and Kate have moved to Manhat-

[HU(TPKJHYLLYHUKYLSH[PVUZOPWJOHUNLZYLNAumlUKZa street-smart dog (Sylvia) in the park who becomes a

major bone of contention for the couple in this romantic

comedy by AR Gurney

Tickets available online for Sylvia now We hope `V JHU AumlUK [OL [PTL [V QVYUL` V]LY [OL TVU[HPUto enjoy this play Coming up in May and June is The WP[AumlYL YPSS ( 4ZPJHS -VY HKKP[PVUHS PUMVYTH[PVUyou may contact The Peacock Playhouse amp Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church St Hayesville NC 28904 - 8283892787

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 31

Franklin North CarolinaMain Street

32 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Young Harris CollegeYoung HarrisInfo 8002413754

March 1st - ldquoThe Mikadordquo

March 3rdCommunity Band Concert

March 17thAn Evening of Irish Music

March 20th - 21stAn Evening at the USO

March 20th)SHJRVSLZOL6[OLYPKLVM0UAumlUP[`

March 26thGuitar Ensemble Concert

March 27thldquoThe Credeaux Canvasrdquo

March 27th - Earth Moon and Sun

April 9th - Acapalooza

April 10th - 11thGeorgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

April 11thSongs From a New World

April 14thPiano Ensemble Concert

April 16thConcert Band Spring Extravaganza

April 17th 24thCosmic Concert Pink Floydrsquos The Wall

April 18th - Bach to Rock

April 20th - Jazz Band Concert

April 21st - Percussion Ensembl

April 21st - 25thldquoGood Boys and Truerdquo

April 28th - Musical Theater Revue

Hightower Creek VineyardsHiawasseeInfo 7068968963

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Day Celebration

March 21stVino and Vibes Spring Kick Offwith Raven and Red

UNION COUNTY

March 2nd and [OLAumlYZ[4VUKH`VMLHJOTVU[OAlzheimerrsquos Support GroupCadence BankBlairsvilleInfo 7707892044

March 2nd and each Mon-day through Thursday and SaturdayKnitterrsquos Knitch Crochet ClassesBlairsvilleInfo 7068351078

March 3rd and each TuesdaySmoky Mountain MelodiesFirst United Methodist ChurchBlairsvilleInfo 7063793836

March 4th and each Wednesday through April 1stNational Alliance on Mental Illness Education ProgramUnion General HospitalBlairsvilleInfo 7068356649

March 4th and each WednesdayBingoHaralson Memorial Civic CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7063005722

March 5th and each ThursdayTrivia at the ViewUnion County Community CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7064396092

April 11thEaster Egg HuntMeeks Park BlairsvilleInfo 7064396074

April 10th - 11thWritersrsquo ConferenceThe Art CenterBlue RidgeInfo 7066322144

April 22nd - 26thBlairsville Kiwanis FairAirport Industrial DriveBlairsvilleInfo 7067816552

April 24th - 25thMountain Home ShowNorth Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsvilleInfo wwwmountainhomeshowcom

Georgia Mountain Research CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7067452655

March 20thBackyard Beekeeping

April 23rdGrowing the Great Pumpkin

Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue RidgeInfo 7066329223

March 1stldquoBrighton Beach Memoirsrdquo

March 13th - 15th 20th - 22ndldquoThe Secret Gardenrdquo

March 27th - 28thRoxie Watson Band

April 9th - 12th 16th - 29th 23rd - 26thldquoThe Moving of Lilla Bartonrdquo

CLAY COUNTY NC

March 6th and each Friday NightLive MusicEagle Fork Vineyards HayesvilleInfo 8283898466

March 6th and each Friday NightFriday Nights at Clayrsquos CornerBrasstownInfo 8288373797

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Hallelujah GirlsrdquoLicklog Players Community TheaterHayesvilleInfo 8283898632

John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstownInfo 8288372775 800FOLKSCH

March 6th - Barker Brothers

March 7th 21st April 4thContra amp Square Dance

March 13th - Barralon Brothers

March 14th - Empty Bowl 2015

March 19th - Jim Lloyd

March 29thBrasstown Concert Associationpresents Paul NeebeInfo 8288371863 8283894210

Peacock Performing Arts CenterHayesvilleInfo 8283892787

March 14thSongwritersrsquo Showcase

April 3rd - 5th 10th - 12thldquoSylviardquo

April 18thLon Eldridge amp the 9th Street Stompers

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

MACON COUNTY NC

March 14thHighlands Annual Chili Cook-OffCommunity BuildingHighlandsInfo 8285262112

March 26thRichter-Uzur Guitar amp Cello Duopresented by the Arts Council of Macon CountyLocation TBAInfo 8285247683

April 4thCommunity Easter Egg HuntHighlands Rec Park amp Civic CenterInfo 8285265841

Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts CenterHighlandsInfo 8285269047

February 19th - March 1stMystery Dinner TheaterldquoMurder Not Prohibitedrdquo

March 8thBolshoi Ballet Romeo and Juliet

March 14thMET La Donnadel Lago

April 19thBolshoi Ballet Ivan the Terrible

April 25thMET Cavallenia Rusticana and Pagliacca

Smoky Mountain Centerfor Performing ArtsFranklinInfo 8662734615 8285241598wwwGreatMountainMusiccom

March 6thMark Lowry and the Martins

March 7th - Wade Hayes

March 14thNatural Bodybuilding amp Physique Federation Competition

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March 27th-28thDisneyrsquos Aristocats Kids A Puuuurfectly Fantastical Musical

April 25th - Don Williams

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 33

Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

34 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

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Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

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The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 39

DowntownClayton

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Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 41

Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

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Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

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Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

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Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 51

52 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

30 + Acres GATED MOUNTAIN TOP ESCAPE RV Padbarn and workshop

799000

RUSTIC 5BR 42BA CRAFTSMAN STYLE MOUNTAIN

HOME With Magnificent Mountain Views $899500

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COURSE VIEWS $495000

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Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

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Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

SOQUE RIVERFRONT BUNGALOW 3BR 2BA cabin wfireplace basement and loft

399000

INCREDIBLE SOQUE RIVER HOME 4BR 35BA 2 Car Garage

wUnfinished studio above $699500

IN THE ORCHARD GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Year Round

Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

56 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

58 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

70 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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e Meeting House on Lake Burton $5900000

Family Fun on Lake Burton $2150000

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Mountain Reections on Lake Burton $2795000

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Rustic Elegance on Lake Burton $3300000

Historic Ogletree Farm 60 +- Ac $1650000

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Cell 404-697-3860

141 S Main StClayton GA

706-212-0228

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Cell 404-931-3636

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Hiawassee Heart of the Mountains $369000

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28 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

March 6th - 8thFolk to Fine Art FestivalCommerceInfo 7063352954

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thSpring Wine Highway WeekendsGeorgia Wine CountryInfo 7068789463wwwgeorgiawinecom

April 24th - 26thBud Break Wine TourParticipating Wineries of North Georgia amp Western North CarolinaInfo 7067457483

STEPHENS COUNTY

March 8thMade in America Late Winter ConcertBaptist Conference CenterToccoaInfo 7068868614

March 21st2015 Parenting Event RaisingHealthy Kids in the Digital AgeToccoa Falls CollegeToccoa FallsInfo 7067795736

March 26th April 23rd May 21stPower House for Kids TrainingDarkness to LightPower House for Kids ToccoaInfo 7068862290

Northeast Georgia Community Concert SeriesThe Schaefer Center ToccoaInfo 7062977121wwwnegaconcertscom

March 19th - The Celtic Tenors

April 9th - Fernando Varela

April 28th - ldquoDellarsquos Dinersrdquo

HABERSHAM COUNTY

March 7th4th Annual Casino Night FundraiserldquoBootleg Bash A Night at the Roaring 20s SpeakeasyrdquoCornelia Community HouseCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 13th2nd Annual Color Me Green 5k and Fun RunLevel Grove Elementary SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 14thSHYRLZ]PSSLOMAringL2ClarkesvilleInfo 7067542220

March 17thSt Patrickrsquos Day Double Bowling TournamentClarkesville Lanes ClarkesvilleInfo 7067784654

March 28thDancing with the Stars for HopeHabersham Central High SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067763406wwwdancingwiththestarsforhopeorg

April 17th - 18thApple Blossom BBQ FestivalCornelia City ParkCorneliaInfo 7067784654

April 25thBaldwin Clean-Up DayMitchell Gailey City ParkBaldwinInfo 7067784654

Habersham Community TheatreClarkesvilleInfo wwwhabershamtheaterorg

February 20th - 22nd 26th - March 1stldquoDriving Miss Daisyrdquo

April 17th - 19th 23rd - 26thldquoA Biddy Full Dayrdquo

Mauldin House GardensClarkesvilleInfo 7067544216

April 4thPictures with the Easter Bunny

April 25thMagical Gardens at Mauldin

Grant Street Music RoomClarkesvilleInfo 7067543541

March 7th - Chase Thomas Band

March 14thPepperland Music Camp for Kids Pre Saint Paddyrsquos Celebration and Fundraiser

March 28th - Underhill Rose

WHITE COUNTY

March 6thTaste of the TownBlack and White Masquerade BallUnicoi Lodge HelenInfo 7068655356

continued

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thApril 18thSwinging in the Vines Music SeriesSautee-Nacoochee VineyardsSauteeInfo 7068781056

March 28th26th Annual Trout TournamentChattahoochee River HelenInfo 7068782908

April 3rd and each Tuesday and Friday through September 4thBingoHelen Chamber of Commerce FesthalleHelenInfo 7068781908

April 11thSpringfest 2015Helen Festhalle HelenInfo 7068781908

Helen Arts amp Heritage CenterHelenInfo 7068783933 wwwhelenartsorg

March 28thldquoSpring Feverrdquo Fashion Show and Luncheon

April 21stldquoPreserving the Old Mountain Waysrdquo

North Georgia ZooClevelandInfo 7063487279

March 7th - 8thBouncing Babies

March 15th April 19thBehind the Scenes Tour

April 2nd - 5thEaster Festival

April 6th - 11thSpringfest

April 14thMommy amp Me at the Zoo

Smithgall WoodsHelenInfo 7068783087

March 7th April 4thFirst Visit Tours

March 28thWomen in the Shadow of Yonah

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 29

30 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The Licklog Players Present The Hallelujah Girls

April 17 - 19 amp 24 - 26 2015

Licklog Players a community theater serving Hayesville and Western NC since 1978 In addition to spectacular shows on state the Licklog Players also occasionally of-

fers acting classes for adults and children Coming up in April they will present The Hallelujah Girls A Southern Comedy by Jones Hope amp Wooten

The storyline will keep you laughing and begging for more The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes

place in SPA-DEE-DAH the abandoned church-turned day

spa where a group of girlfriends gathers every Friday after-

noon After the loss of a dear friend the women realize time is

precious and if theyrsquore going to change their lives and achieve

their dreams they have to get on it now But with Carlene

having buried three husbands already Nitarsquos nerves shot from

YUUPUNPU[LYMLYLUJLIL[^LLUOLYZVUHUKOPZWYVIH[PVUVMAuml-

cer Mavis wondering how she can fake her own death to get

out of a stagnant marriage and sweet Crystal singing Christ-

mas carols with her own hilarious lyrics how will Sugar Lee

their high-spirited determined leader keep them motivated

By the time these ladies launch their new improved lives

yoursquove got a side-splitting joyful comedy that will make you

laugh out loud and shout ldquoHallelujahrdquo

We urge you to make plans to enjoy this show and vis-it Hayesville for shopping and dinner before the show and certainly donrsquot miss ldquothe Squarerdquo For additonal information contact Licklog Players 18 Creekside Circle Hayesville NC 28904 or call 8283898632 or visit wwwlicklogplayersorg

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

Babyland General HospitalClevelandInfo 7068652171wwwcabbagepatchkidscom

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Celebration

March 28thMagical Easter Eggstravaganza

RABUN COUNTY

March 5th - 6th April 3rdFull Moon Suspension Bridge HikeTallulah Gorge State ParkTallulah FallsInfo 7067547981

March 19 amp the third Thursday of each month through NovemberRabun Trout Unlimited MeetingThe TUScout Hut ClaytonInfo rabuntuorg

March 20th- 21stFrills amp Frogs Childrenrsquos Consignment SaleRabun Event Center ClaytonInfo 6787944395

April 2ndEaster Egg HuntRabun County Recreation DepartmentTigerInfo 7067824600

April 4thEaster Egg HuntHillside Orchard FarmsTigerInfo 7067824995 7067822776

April 19thTour of Georgia Gran FondoMain Street ClaytonInfo wwwgfncscom

April 25thCelebrate Clayton PEARLs 5KRamey Blvd ClaytonInfo 7064901243

April 25th - 26th2015 Celebrate ClaytonDowntown ClaytonInfo wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

North Georgia Arts Guild Artist ProgramsClayton City Hall ClaytonInfo wwwnorthgeorgiaartsguildcomMarch 19thPatrice Young - The Story of PaintingApril 16thJennifer Moore - Graphic Art Design

North Georgia Community PlayersDillard Playhouse DillardInfo wwwngcommunityplayerscom

March 6th - 8th 13th - 15thldquoThe Secret Case of Sherlock Holmesrdquo

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queensrdquo

continued

Hambidge CenterRabun GapInfo wwwhambidgeorg

March 7thFirst Saturday Gristmill Visit

March 14th - Artistsrsquo Talks

March 21st - Nature Hikes

TOWNS COUNTY

March 14thFirst Annual White Blaze ShindigTop of Georgia HostelHiawasseeInfo wwwtopofgeorgiahostelcom

April 11thPlant Affair on the SquareHiawasseeInfo 7068966240

April 19th - May 16thRhododendron FestivalGeorgia Mountain FairgroundsHiawasseeInfo 7068964191

On Stage at the Peacock Performing Arts Center

Theater goers in the Hayesville North Carolina area all know that attending a show at the Peacock Performing Arts Center is a must What you will

AumlUK[OLYLPZIPNJP[`LU[LY[HPUTLU[PU[OPZXPL[TVU-tain town The theater comfortably seats 250 guests and center not only features community theatre and live mu-sic but ballroom dance classes and childrenrsquos drama camps

Coming up in April is Sylvia - A Romantic Comedy April 3 - 5 amp 10 - 12 After 22 years of child-rearing

in the suburbs Greg and Kate have moved to Manhat-

[HU(TPKJHYLLYHUKYLSH[PVUZOPWJOHUNLZYLNAumlUKZa street-smart dog (Sylvia) in the park who becomes a

major bone of contention for the couple in this romantic

comedy by AR Gurney

Tickets available online for Sylvia now We hope `V JHU AumlUK [OL [PTL [V QVYUL` V]LY [OL TVU[HPUto enjoy this play Coming up in May and June is The WP[AumlYL YPSS ( 4ZPJHS -VY HKKP[PVUHS PUMVYTH[PVUyou may contact The Peacock Playhouse amp Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church St Hayesville NC 28904 - 8283892787

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 31

Franklin North CarolinaMain Street

32 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Young Harris CollegeYoung HarrisInfo 8002413754

March 1st - ldquoThe Mikadordquo

March 3rdCommunity Band Concert

March 17thAn Evening of Irish Music

March 20th - 21stAn Evening at the USO

March 20th)SHJRVSLZOL6[OLYPKLVM0UAumlUP[`

March 26thGuitar Ensemble Concert

March 27thldquoThe Credeaux Canvasrdquo

March 27th - Earth Moon and Sun

April 9th - Acapalooza

April 10th - 11thGeorgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

April 11thSongs From a New World

April 14thPiano Ensemble Concert

April 16thConcert Band Spring Extravaganza

April 17th 24thCosmic Concert Pink Floydrsquos The Wall

April 18th - Bach to Rock

April 20th - Jazz Band Concert

April 21st - Percussion Ensembl

April 21st - 25thldquoGood Boys and Truerdquo

April 28th - Musical Theater Revue

Hightower Creek VineyardsHiawasseeInfo 7068968963

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Day Celebration

March 21stVino and Vibes Spring Kick Offwith Raven and Red

UNION COUNTY

March 2nd and [OLAumlYZ[4VUKH`VMLHJOTVU[OAlzheimerrsquos Support GroupCadence BankBlairsvilleInfo 7707892044

March 2nd and each Mon-day through Thursday and SaturdayKnitterrsquos Knitch Crochet ClassesBlairsvilleInfo 7068351078

March 3rd and each TuesdaySmoky Mountain MelodiesFirst United Methodist ChurchBlairsvilleInfo 7063793836

March 4th and each Wednesday through April 1stNational Alliance on Mental Illness Education ProgramUnion General HospitalBlairsvilleInfo 7068356649

March 4th and each WednesdayBingoHaralson Memorial Civic CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7063005722

March 5th and each ThursdayTrivia at the ViewUnion County Community CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7064396092

April 11thEaster Egg HuntMeeks Park BlairsvilleInfo 7064396074

April 10th - 11thWritersrsquo ConferenceThe Art CenterBlue RidgeInfo 7066322144

April 22nd - 26thBlairsville Kiwanis FairAirport Industrial DriveBlairsvilleInfo 7067816552

April 24th - 25thMountain Home ShowNorth Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsvilleInfo wwwmountainhomeshowcom

Georgia Mountain Research CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7067452655

March 20thBackyard Beekeeping

April 23rdGrowing the Great Pumpkin

Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue RidgeInfo 7066329223

March 1stldquoBrighton Beach Memoirsrdquo

March 13th - 15th 20th - 22ndldquoThe Secret Gardenrdquo

March 27th - 28thRoxie Watson Band

April 9th - 12th 16th - 29th 23rd - 26thldquoThe Moving of Lilla Bartonrdquo

CLAY COUNTY NC

March 6th and each Friday NightLive MusicEagle Fork Vineyards HayesvilleInfo 8283898466

March 6th and each Friday NightFriday Nights at Clayrsquos CornerBrasstownInfo 8288373797

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Hallelujah GirlsrdquoLicklog Players Community TheaterHayesvilleInfo 8283898632

John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstownInfo 8288372775 800FOLKSCH

March 6th - Barker Brothers

March 7th 21st April 4thContra amp Square Dance

March 13th - Barralon Brothers

March 14th - Empty Bowl 2015

March 19th - Jim Lloyd

March 29thBrasstown Concert Associationpresents Paul NeebeInfo 8288371863 8283894210

Peacock Performing Arts CenterHayesvilleInfo 8283892787

March 14thSongwritersrsquo Showcase

April 3rd - 5th 10th - 12thldquoSylviardquo

April 18thLon Eldridge amp the 9th Street Stompers

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

MACON COUNTY NC

March 14thHighlands Annual Chili Cook-OffCommunity BuildingHighlandsInfo 8285262112

March 26thRichter-Uzur Guitar amp Cello Duopresented by the Arts Council of Macon CountyLocation TBAInfo 8285247683

April 4thCommunity Easter Egg HuntHighlands Rec Park amp Civic CenterInfo 8285265841

Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts CenterHighlandsInfo 8285269047

February 19th - March 1stMystery Dinner TheaterldquoMurder Not Prohibitedrdquo

March 8thBolshoi Ballet Romeo and Juliet

March 14thMET La Donnadel Lago

April 19thBolshoi Ballet Ivan the Terrible

April 25thMET Cavallenia Rusticana and Pagliacca

Smoky Mountain Centerfor Performing ArtsFranklinInfo 8662734615 8285241598wwwGreatMountainMusiccom

March 6thMark Lowry and the Martins

March 7th - Wade Hayes

March 14thNatural Bodybuilding amp Physique Federation Competition

4HYJOZ[1VL+PMAumlL

March 27th-28thDisneyrsquos Aristocats Kids A Puuuurfectly Fantastical Musical

April 25th - Don Williams

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 33

Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

34 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 35

36 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 37

38 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 39

DowntownClayton

40 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 41

Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 43

44 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 45

Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

46 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 47

48 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

50 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

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799000

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COURSE VIEWS $495000

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Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

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Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

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399000

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wUnfinished studio above $699500

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Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

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Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

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Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

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As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

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ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

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ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

70 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

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Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

March 6th - 8thFolk to Fine Art FestivalCommerceInfo 7063352954

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thSpring Wine Highway WeekendsGeorgia Wine CountryInfo 7068789463wwwgeorgiawinecom

April 24th - 26thBud Break Wine TourParticipating Wineries of North Georgia amp Western North CarolinaInfo 7067457483

STEPHENS COUNTY

March 8thMade in America Late Winter ConcertBaptist Conference CenterToccoaInfo 7068868614

March 21st2015 Parenting Event RaisingHealthy Kids in the Digital AgeToccoa Falls CollegeToccoa FallsInfo 7067795736

March 26th April 23rd May 21stPower House for Kids TrainingDarkness to LightPower House for Kids ToccoaInfo 7068862290

Northeast Georgia Community Concert SeriesThe Schaefer Center ToccoaInfo 7062977121wwwnegaconcertscom

March 19th - The Celtic Tenors

April 9th - Fernando Varela

April 28th - ldquoDellarsquos Dinersrdquo

HABERSHAM COUNTY

March 7th4th Annual Casino Night FundraiserldquoBootleg Bash A Night at the Roaring 20s SpeakeasyrdquoCornelia Community HouseCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 13th2nd Annual Color Me Green 5k and Fun RunLevel Grove Elementary SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 14thSHYRLZ]PSSLOMAringL2ClarkesvilleInfo 7067542220

March 17thSt Patrickrsquos Day Double Bowling TournamentClarkesville Lanes ClarkesvilleInfo 7067784654

March 28thDancing with the Stars for HopeHabersham Central High SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067763406wwwdancingwiththestarsforhopeorg

April 17th - 18thApple Blossom BBQ FestivalCornelia City ParkCorneliaInfo 7067784654

April 25thBaldwin Clean-Up DayMitchell Gailey City ParkBaldwinInfo 7067784654

Habersham Community TheatreClarkesvilleInfo wwwhabershamtheaterorg

February 20th - 22nd 26th - March 1stldquoDriving Miss Daisyrdquo

April 17th - 19th 23rd - 26thldquoA Biddy Full Dayrdquo

Mauldin House GardensClarkesvilleInfo 7067544216

April 4thPictures with the Easter Bunny

April 25thMagical Gardens at Mauldin

Grant Street Music RoomClarkesvilleInfo 7067543541

March 7th - Chase Thomas Band

March 14thPepperland Music Camp for Kids Pre Saint Paddyrsquos Celebration and Fundraiser

March 28th - Underhill Rose

WHITE COUNTY

March 6thTaste of the TownBlack and White Masquerade BallUnicoi Lodge HelenInfo 7068655356

continued

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thApril 18thSwinging in the Vines Music SeriesSautee-Nacoochee VineyardsSauteeInfo 7068781056

March 28th26th Annual Trout TournamentChattahoochee River HelenInfo 7068782908

April 3rd and each Tuesday and Friday through September 4thBingoHelen Chamber of Commerce FesthalleHelenInfo 7068781908

April 11thSpringfest 2015Helen Festhalle HelenInfo 7068781908

Helen Arts amp Heritage CenterHelenInfo 7068783933 wwwhelenartsorg

March 28thldquoSpring Feverrdquo Fashion Show and Luncheon

April 21stldquoPreserving the Old Mountain Waysrdquo

North Georgia ZooClevelandInfo 7063487279

March 7th - 8thBouncing Babies

March 15th April 19thBehind the Scenes Tour

April 2nd - 5thEaster Festival

April 6th - 11thSpringfest

April 14thMommy amp Me at the Zoo

Smithgall WoodsHelenInfo 7068783087

March 7th April 4thFirst Visit Tours

March 28thWomen in the Shadow of Yonah

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 29

30 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The Licklog Players Present The Hallelujah Girls

April 17 - 19 amp 24 - 26 2015

Licklog Players a community theater serving Hayesville and Western NC since 1978 In addition to spectacular shows on state the Licklog Players also occasionally of-

fers acting classes for adults and children Coming up in April they will present The Hallelujah Girls A Southern Comedy by Jones Hope amp Wooten

The storyline will keep you laughing and begging for more The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes

place in SPA-DEE-DAH the abandoned church-turned day

spa where a group of girlfriends gathers every Friday after-

noon After the loss of a dear friend the women realize time is

precious and if theyrsquore going to change their lives and achieve

their dreams they have to get on it now But with Carlene

having buried three husbands already Nitarsquos nerves shot from

YUUPUNPU[LYMLYLUJLIL[^LLUOLYZVUHUKOPZWYVIH[PVUVMAuml-

cer Mavis wondering how she can fake her own death to get

out of a stagnant marriage and sweet Crystal singing Christ-

mas carols with her own hilarious lyrics how will Sugar Lee

their high-spirited determined leader keep them motivated

By the time these ladies launch their new improved lives

yoursquove got a side-splitting joyful comedy that will make you

laugh out loud and shout ldquoHallelujahrdquo

We urge you to make plans to enjoy this show and vis-it Hayesville for shopping and dinner before the show and certainly donrsquot miss ldquothe Squarerdquo For additonal information contact Licklog Players 18 Creekside Circle Hayesville NC 28904 or call 8283898632 or visit wwwlicklogplayersorg

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

Babyland General HospitalClevelandInfo 7068652171wwwcabbagepatchkidscom

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Celebration

March 28thMagical Easter Eggstravaganza

RABUN COUNTY

March 5th - 6th April 3rdFull Moon Suspension Bridge HikeTallulah Gorge State ParkTallulah FallsInfo 7067547981

March 19 amp the third Thursday of each month through NovemberRabun Trout Unlimited MeetingThe TUScout Hut ClaytonInfo rabuntuorg

March 20th- 21stFrills amp Frogs Childrenrsquos Consignment SaleRabun Event Center ClaytonInfo 6787944395

April 2ndEaster Egg HuntRabun County Recreation DepartmentTigerInfo 7067824600

April 4thEaster Egg HuntHillside Orchard FarmsTigerInfo 7067824995 7067822776

April 19thTour of Georgia Gran FondoMain Street ClaytonInfo wwwgfncscom

April 25thCelebrate Clayton PEARLs 5KRamey Blvd ClaytonInfo 7064901243

April 25th - 26th2015 Celebrate ClaytonDowntown ClaytonInfo wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

North Georgia Arts Guild Artist ProgramsClayton City Hall ClaytonInfo wwwnorthgeorgiaartsguildcomMarch 19thPatrice Young - The Story of PaintingApril 16thJennifer Moore - Graphic Art Design

North Georgia Community PlayersDillard Playhouse DillardInfo wwwngcommunityplayerscom

March 6th - 8th 13th - 15thldquoThe Secret Case of Sherlock Holmesrdquo

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queensrdquo

continued

Hambidge CenterRabun GapInfo wwwhambidgeorg

March 7thFirst Saturday Gristmill Visit

March 14th - Artistsrsquo Talks

March 21st - Nature Hikes

TOWNS COUNTY

March 14thFirst Annual White Blaze ShindigTop of Georgia HostelHiawasseeInfo wwwtopofgeorgiahostelcom

April 11thPlant Affair on the SquareHiawasseeInfo 7068966240

April 19th - May 16thRhododendron FestivalGeorgia Mountain FairgroundsHiawasseeInfo 7068964191

On Stage at the Peacock Performing Arts Center

Theater goers in the Hayesville North Carolina area all know that attending a show at the Peacock Performing Arts Center is a must What you will

AumlUK[OLYLPZIPNJP[`LU[LY[HPUTLU[PU[OPZXPL[TVU-tain town The theater comfortably seats 250 guests and center not only features community theatre and live mu-sic but ballroom dance classes and childrenrsquos drama camps

Coming up in April is Sylvia - A Romantic Comedy April 3 - 5 amp 10 - 12 After 22 years of child-rearing

in the suburbs Greg and Kate have moved to Manhat-

[HU(TPKJHYLLYHUKYLSH[PVUZOPWJOHUNLZYLNAumlUKZa street-smart dog (Sylvia) in the park who becomes a

major bone of contention for the couple in this romantic

comedy by AR Gurney

Tickets available online for Sylvia now We hope `V JHU AumlUK [OL [PTL [V QVYUL` V]LY [OL TVU[HPUto enjoy this play Coming up in May and June is The WP[AumlYL YPSS ( 4ZPJHS -VY HKKP[PVUHS PUMVYTH[PVUyou may contact The Peacock Playhouse amp Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church St Hayesville NC 28904 - 8283892787

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 31

Franklin North CarolinaMain Street

32 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Young Harris CollegeYoung HarrisInfo 8002413754

March 1st - ldquoThe Mikadordquo

March 3rdCommunity Band Concert

March 17thAn Evening of Irish Music

March 20th - 21stAn Evening at the USO

March 20th)SHJRVSLZOL6[OLYPKLVM0UAumlUP[`

March 26thGuitar Ensemble Concert

March 27thldquoThe Credeaux Canvasrdquo

March 27th - Earth Moon and Sun

April 9th - Acapalooza

April 10th - 11thGeorgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

April 11thSongs From a New World

April 14thPiano Ensemble Concert

April 16thConcert Band Spring Extravaganza

April 17th 24thCosmic Concert Pink Floydrsquos The Wall

April 18th - Bach to Rock

April 20th - Jazz Band Concert

April 21st - Percussion Ensembl

April 21st - 25thldquoGood Boys and Truerdquo

April 28th - Musical Theater Revue

Hightower Creek VineyardsHiawasseeInfo 7068968963

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Day Celebration

March 21stVino and Vibes Spring Kick Offwith Raven and Red

UNION COUNTY

March 2nd and [OLAumlYZ[4VUKH`VMLHJOTVU[OAlzheimerrsquos Support GroupCadence BankBlairsvilleInfo 7707892044

March 2nd and each Mon-day through Thursday and SaturdayKnitterrsquos Knitch Crochet ClassesBlairsvilleInfo 7068351078

March 3rd and each TuesdaySmoky Mountain MelodiesFirst United Methodist ChurchBlairsvilleInfo 7063793836

March 4th and each Wednesday through April 1stNational Alliance on Mental Illness Education ProgramUnion General HospitalBlairsvilleInfo 7068356649

March 4th and each WednesdayBingoHaralson Memorial Civic CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7063005722

March 5th and each ThursdayTrivia at the ViewUnion County Community CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7064396092

April 11thEaster Egg HuntMeeks Park BlairsvilleInfo 7064396074

April 10th - 11thWritersrsquo ConferenceThe Art CenterBlue RidgeInfo 7066322144

April 22nd - 26thBlairsville Kiwanis FairAirport Industrial DriveBlairsvilleInfo 7067816552

April 24th - 25thMountain Home ShowNorth Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsvilleInfo wwwmountainhomeshowcom

Georgia Mountain Research CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7067452655

March 20thBackyard Beekeeping

April 23rdGrowing the Great Pumpkin

Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue RidgeInfo 7066329223

March 1stldquoBrighton Beach Memoirsrdquo

March 13th - 15th 20th - 22ndldquoThe Secret Gardenrdquo

March 27th - 28thRoxie Watson Band

April 9th - 12th 16th - 29th 23rd - 26thldquoThe Moving of Lilla Bartonrdquo

CLAY COUNTY NC

March 6th and each Friday NightLive MusicEagle Fork Vineyards HayesvilleInfo 8283898466

March 6th and each Friday NightFriday Nights at Clayrsquos CornerBrasstownInfo 8288373797

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Hallelujah GirlsrdquoLicklog Players Community TheaterHayesvilleInfo 8283898632

John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstownInfo 8288372775 800FOLKSCH

March 6th - Barker Brothers

March 7th 21st April 4thContra amp Square Dance

March 13th - Barralon Brothers

March 14th - Empty Bowl 2015

March 19th - Jim Lloyd

March 29thBrasstown Concert Associationpresents Paul NeebeInfo 8288371863 8283894210

Peacock Performing Arts CenterHayesvilleInfo 8283892787

March 14thSongwritersrsquo Showcase

April 3rd - 5th 10th - 12thldquoSylviardquo

April 18thLon Eldridge amp the 9th Street Stompers

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

MACON COUNTY NC

March 14thHighlands Annual Chili Cook-OffCommunity BuildingHighlandsInfo 8285262112

March 26thRichter-Uzur Guitar amp Cello Duopresented by the Arts Council of Macon CountyLocation TBAInfo 8285247683

April 4thCommunity Easter Egg HuntHighlands Rec Park amp Civic CenterInfo 8285265841

Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts CenterHighlandsInfo 8285269047

February 19th - March 1stMystery Dinner TheaterldquoMurder Not Prohibitedrdquo

March 8thBolshoi Ballet Romeo and Juliet

March 14thMET La Donnadel Lago

April 19thBolshoi Ballet Ivan the Terrible

April 25thMET Cavallenia Rusticana and Pagliacca

Smoky Mountain Centerfor Performing ArtsFranklinInfo 8662734615 8285241598wwwGreatMountainMusiccom

March 6thMark Lowry and the Martins

March 7th - Wade Hayes

March 14thNatural Bodybuilding amp Physique Federation Competition

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March 27th-28thDisneyrsquos Aristocats Kids A Puuuurfectly Fantastical Musical

April 25th - Don Williams

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 33

Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

34 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

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Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

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The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 39

DowntownClayton

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Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 41

Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

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Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

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Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

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Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 51

52 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

30 + Acres GATED MOUNTAIN TOP ESCAPE RV Padbarn and workshop

799000

RUSTIC 5BR 42BA CRAFTSMAN STYLE MOUNTAIN

HOME With Magnificent Mountain Views $899500

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COURSE VIEWS $495000

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Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

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Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

SOQUE RIVERFRONT BUNGALOW 3BR 2BA cabin wfireplace basement and loft

399000

INCREDIBLE SOQUE RIVER HOME 4BR 35BA 2 Car Garage

wUnfinished studio above $699500

IN THE ORCHARD GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Year Round

Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

56 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

58 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

70 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Page 4: Georgia Mountain Laurel - March 15

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28 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

March 6th - 8thFolk to Fine Art FestivalCommerceInfo 7063352954

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thSpring Wine Highway WeekendsGeorgia Wine CountryInfo 7068789463wwwgeorgiawinecom

April 24th - 26thBud Break Wine TourParticipating Wineries of North Georgia amp Western North CarolinaInfo 7067457483

STEPHENS COUNTY

March 8thMade in America Late Winter ConcertBaptist Conference CenterToccoaInfo 7068868614

March 21st2015 Parenting Event RaisingHealthy Kids in the Digital AgeToccoa Falls CollegeToccoa FallsInfo 7067795736

March 26th April 23rd May 21stPower House for Kids TrainingDarkness to LightPower House for Kids ToccoaInfo 7068862290

Northeast Georgia Community Concert SeriesThe Schaefer Center ToccoaInfo 7062977121wwwnegaconcertscom

March 19th - The Celtic Tenors

April 9th - Fernando Varela

April 28th - ldquoDellarsquos Dinersrdquo

HABERSHAM COUNTY

March 7th4th Annual Casino Night FundraiserldquoBootleg Bash A Night at the Roaring 20s SpeakeasyrdquoCornelia Community HouseCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 13th2nd Annual Color Me Green 5k and Fun RunLevel Grove Elementary SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 14thSHYRLZ]PSSLOMAringL2ClarkesvilleInfo 7067542220

March 17thSt Patrickrsquos Day Double Bowling TournamentClarkesville Lanes ClarkesvilleInfo 7067784654

March 28thDancing with the Stars for HopeHabersham Central High SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067763406wwwdancingwiththestarsforhopeorg

April 17th - 18thApple Blossom BBQ FestivalCornelia City ParkCorneliaInfo 7067784654

April 25thBaldwin Clean-Up DayMitchell Gailey City ParkBaldwinInfo 7067784654

Habersham Community TheatreClarkesvilleInfo wwwhabershamtheaterorg

February 20th - 22nd 26th - March 1stldquoDriving Miss Daisyrdquo

April 17th - 19th 23rd - 26thldquoA Biddy Full Dayrdquo

Mauldin House GardensClarkesvilleInfo 7067544216

April 4thPictures with the Easter Bunny

April 25thMagical Gardens at Mauldin

Grant Street Music RoomClarkesvilleInfo 7067543541

March 7th - Chase Thomas Band

March 14thPepperland Music Camp for Kids Pre Saint Paddyrsquos Celebration and Fundraiser

March 28th - Underhill Rose

WHITE COUNTY

March 6thTaste of the TownBlack and White Masquerade BallUnicoi Lodge HelenInfo 7068655356

continued

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thApril 18thSwinging in the Vines Music SeriesSautee-Nacoochee VineyardsSauteeInfo 7068781056

March 28th26th Annual Trout TournamentChattahoochee River HelenInfo 7068782908

April 3rd and each Tuesday and Friday through September 4thBingoHelen Chamber of Commerce FesthalleHelenInfo 7068781908

April 11thSpringfest 2015Helen Festhalle HelenInfo 7068781908

Helen Arts amp Heritage CenterHelenInfo 7068783933 wwwhelenartsorg

March 28thldquoSpring Feverrdquo Fashion Show and Luncheon

April 21stldquoPreserving the Old Mountain Waysrdquo

North Georgia ZooClevelandInfo 7063487279

March 7th - 8thBouncing Babies

March 15th April 19thBehind the Scenes Tour

April 2nd - 5thEaster Festival

April 6th - 11thSpringfest

April 14thMommy amp Me at the Zoo

Smithgall WoodsHelenInfo 7068783087

March 7th April 4thFirst Visit Tours

March 28thWomen in the Shadow of Yonah

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 29

30 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The Licklog Players Present The Hallelujah Girls

April 17 - 19 amp 24 - 26 2015

Licklog Players a community theater serving Hayesville and Western NC since 1978 In addition to spectacular shows on state the Licklog Players also occasionally of-

fers acting classes for adults and children Coming up in April they will present The Hallelujah Girls A Southern Comedy by Jones Hope amp Wooten

The storyline will keep you laughing and begging for more The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes

place in SPA-DEE-DAH the abandoned church-turned day

spa where a group of girlfriends gathers every Friday after-

noon After the loss of a dear friend the women realize time is

precious and if theyrsquore going to change their lives and achieve

their dreams they have to get on it now But with Carlene

having buried three husbands already Nitarsquos nerves shot from

YUUPUNPU[LYMLYLUJLIL[^LLUOLYZVUHUKOPZWYVIH[PVUVMAuml-

cer Mavis wondering how she can fake her own death to get

out of a stagnant marriage and sweet Crystal singing Christ-

mas carols with her own hilarious lyrics how will Sugar Lee

their high-spirited determined leader keep them motivated

By the time these ladies launch their new improved lives

yoursquove got a side-splitting joyful comedy that will make you

laugh out loud and shout ldquoHallelujahrdquo

We urge you to make plans to enjoy this show and vis-it Hayesville for shopping and dinner before the show and certainly donrsquot miss ldquothe Squarerdquo For additonal information contact Licklog Players 18 Creekside Circle Hayesville NC 28904 or call 8283898632 or visit wwwlicklogplayersorg

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

Babyland General HospitalClevelandInfo 7068652171wwwcabbagepatchkidscom

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Celebration

March 28thMagical Easter Eggstravaganza

RABUN COUNTY

March 5th - 6th April 3rdFull Moon Suspension Bridge HikeTallulah Gorge State ParkTallulah FallsInfo 7067547981

March 19 amp the third Thursday of each month through NovemberRabun Trout Unlimited MeetingThe TUScout Hut ClaytonInfo rabuntuorg

March 20th- 21stFrills amp Frogs Childrenrsquos Consignment SaleRabun Event Center ClaytonInfo 6787944395

April 2ndEaster Egg HuntRabun County Recreation DepartmentTigerInfo 7067824600

April 4thEaster Egg HuntHillside Orchard FarmsTigerInfo 7067824995 7067822776

April 19thTour of Georgia Gran FondoMain Street ClaytonInfo wwwgfncscom

April 25thCelebrate Clayton PEARLs 5KRamey Blvd ClaytonInfo 7064901243

April 25th - 26th2015 Celebrate ClaytonDowntown ClaytonInfo wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

North Georgia Arts Guild Artist ProgramsClayton City Hall ClaytonInfo wwwnorthgeorgiaartsguildcomMarch 19thPatrice Young - The Story of PaintingApril 16thJennifer Moore - Graphic Art Design

North Georgia Community PlayersDillard Playhouse DillardInfo wwwngcommunityplayerscom

March 6th - 8th 13th - 15thldquoThe Secret Case of Sherlock Holmesrdquo

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queensrdquo

continued

Hambidge CenterRabun GapInfo wwwhambidgeorg

March 7thFirst Saturday Gristmill Visit

March 14th - Artistsrsquo Talks

March 21st - Nature Hikes

TOWNS COUNTY

March 14thFirst Annual White Blaze ShindigTop of Georgia HostelHiawasseeInfo wwwtopofgeorgiahostelcom

April 11thPlant Affair on the SquareHiawasseeInfo 7068966240

April 19th - May 16thRhododendron FestivalGeorgia Mountain FairgroundsHiawasseeInfo 7068964191

On Stage at the Peacock Performing Arts Center

Theater goers in the Hayesville North Carolina area all know that attending a show at the Peacock Performing Arts Center is a must What you will

AumlUK[OLYLPZIPNJP[`LU[LY[HPUTLU[PU[OPZXPL[TVU-tain town The theater comfortably seats 250 guests and center not only features community theatre and live mu-sic but ballroom dance classes and childrenrsquos drama camps

Coming up in April is Sylvia - A Romantic Comedy April 3 - 5 amp 10 - 12 After 22 years of child-rearing

in the suburbs Greg and Kate have moved to Manhat-

[HU(TPKJHYLLYHUKYLSH[PVUZOPWJOHUNLZYLNAumlUKZa street-smart dog (Sylvia) in the park who becomes a

major bone of contention for the couple in this romantic

comedy by AR Gurney

Tickets available online for Sylvia now We hope `V JHU AumlUK [OL [PTL [V QVYUL` V]LY [OL TVU[HPUto enjoy this play Coming up in May and June is The WP[AumlYL YPSS ( 4ZPJHS -VY HKKP[PVUHS PUMVYTH[PVUyou may contact The Peacock Playhouse amp Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church St Hayesville NC 28904 - 8283892787

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 31

Franklin North CarolinaMain Street

32 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Young Harris CollegeYoung HarrisInfo 8002413754

March 1st - ldquoThe Mikadordquo

March 3rdCommunity Band Concert

March 17thAn Evening of Irish Music

March 20th - 21stAn Evening at the USO

March 20th)SHJRVSLZOL6[OLYPKLVM0UAumlUP[`

March 26thGuitar Ensemble Concert

March 27thldquoThe Credeaux Canvasrdquo

March 27th - Earth Moon and Sun

April 9th - Acapalooza

April 10th - 11thGeorgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

April 11thSongs From a New World

April 14thPiano Ensemble Concert

April 16thConcert Band Spring Extravaganza

April 17th 24thCosmic Concert Pink Floydrsquos The Wall

April 18th - Bach to Rock

April 20th - Jazz Band Concert

April 21st - Percussion Ensembl

April 21st - 25thldquoGood Boys and Truerdquo

April 28th - Musical Theater Revue

Hightower Creek VineyardsHiawasseeInfo 7068968963

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Day Celebration

March 21stVino and Vibes Spring Kick Offwith Raven and Red

UNION COUNTY

March 2nd and [OLAumlYZ[4VUKH`VMLHJOTVU[OAlzheimerrsquos Support GroupCadence BankBlairsvilleInfo 7707892044

March 2nd and each Mon-day through Thursday and SaturdayKnitterrsquos Knitch Crochet ClassesBlairsvilleInfo 7068351078

March 3rd and each TuesdaySmoky Mountain MelodiesFirst United Methodist ChurchBlairsvilleInfo 7063793836

March 4th and each Wednesday through April 1stNational Alliance on Mental Illness Education ProgramUnion General HospitalBlairsvilleInfo 7068356649

March 4th and each WednesdayBingoHaralson Memorial Civic CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7063005722

March 5th and each ThursdayTrivia at the ViewUnion County Community CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7064396092

April 11thEaster Egg HuntMeeks Park BlairsvilleInfo 7064396074

April 10th - 11thWritersrsquo ConferenceThe Art CenterBlue RidgeInfo 7066322144

April 22nd - 26thBlairsville Kiwanis FairAirport Industrial DriveBlairsvilleInfo 7067816552

April 24th - 25thMountain Home ShowNorth Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsvilleInfo wwwmountainhomeshowcom

Georgia Mountain Research CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7067452655

March 20thBackyard Beekeeping

April 23rdGrowing the Great Pumpkin

Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue RidgeInfo 7066329223

March 1stldquoBrighton Beach Memoirsrdquo

March 13th - 15th 20th - 22ndldquoThe Secret Gardenrdquo

March 27th - 28thRoxie Watson Band

April 9th - 12th 16th - 29th 23rd - 26thldquoThe Moving of Lilla Bartonrdquo

CLAY COUNTY NC

March 6th and each Friday NightLive MusicEagle Fork Vineyards HayesvilleInfo 8283898466

March 6th and each Friday NightFriday Nights at Clayrsquos CornerBrasstownInfo 8288373797

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Hallelujah GirlsrdquoLicklog Players Community TheaterHayesvilleInfo 8283898632

John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstownInfo 8288372775 800FOLKSCH

March 6th - Barker Brothers

March 7th 21st April 4thContra amp Square Dance

March 13th - Barralon Brothers

March 14th - Empty Bowl 2015

March 19th - Jim Lloyd

March 29thBrasstown Concert Associationpresents Paul NeebeInfo 8288371863 8283894210

Peacock Performing Arts CenterHayesvilleInfo 8283892787

March 14thSongwritersrsquo Showcase

April 3rd - 5th 10th - 12thldquoSylviardquo

April 18thLon Eldridge amp the 9th Street Stompers

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

MACON COUNTY NC

March 14thHighlands Annual Chili Cook-OffCommunity BuildingHighlandsInfo 8285262112

March 26thRichter-Uzur Guitar amp Cello Duopresented by the Arts Council of Macon CountyLocation TBAInfo 8285247683

April 4thCommunity Easter Egg HuntHighlands Rec Park amp Civic CenterInfo 8285265841

Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts CenterHighlandsInfo 8285269047

February 19th - March 1stMystery Dinner TheaterldquoMurder Not Prohibitedrdquo

March 8thBolshoi Ballet Romeo and Juliet

March 14thMET La Donnadel Lago

April 19thBolshoi Ballet Ivan the Terrible

April 25thMET Cavallenia Rusticana and Pagliacca

Smoky Mountain Centerfor Performing ArtsFranklinInfo 8662734615 8285241598wwwGreatMountainMusiccom

March 6thMark Lowry and the Martins

March 7th - Wade Hayes

March 14thNatural Bodybuilding amp Physique Federation Competition

4HYJOZ[1VL+PMAumlL

March 27th-28thDisneyrsquos Aristocats Kids A Puuuurfectly Fantastical Musical

April 25th - Don Williams

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 33

Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

34 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 35

36 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 37

38 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 39

DowntownClayton

40 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 41

Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

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Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

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Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

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and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

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tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

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Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

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7064994720

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799000

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COURSE VIEWS $495000

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wUnfinished studio above $699500

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Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

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Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

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Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

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As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

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I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

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It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

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Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

March 6th - 8thFolk to Fine Art FestivalCommerceInfo 7063352954

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thSpring Wine Highway WeekendsGeorgia Wine CountryInfo 7068789463wwwgeorgiawinecom

April 24th - 26thBud Break Wine TourParticipating Wineries of North Georgia amp Western North CarolinaInfo 7067457483

STEPHENS COUNTY

March 8thMade in America Late Winter ConcertBaptist Conference CenterToccoaInfo 7068868614

March 21st2015 Parenting Event RaisingHealthy Kids in the Digital AgeToccoa Falls CollegeToccoa FallsInfo 7067795736

March 26th April 23rd May 21stPower House for Kids TrainingDarkness to LightPower House for Kids ToccoaInfo 7068862290

Northeast Georgia Community Concert SeriesThe Schaefer Center ToccoaInfo 7062977121wwwnegaconcertscom

March 19th - The Celtic Tenors

April 9th - Fernando Varela

April 28th - ldquoDellarsquos Dinersrdquo

HABERSHAM COUNTY

March 7th4th Annual Casino Night FundraiserldquoBootleg Bash A Night at the Roaring 20s SpeakeasyrdquoCornelia Community HouseCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 13th2nd Annual Color Me Green 5k and Fun RunLevel Grove Elementary SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 14thSHYRLZ]PSSLOMAringL2ClarkesvilleInfo 7067542220

March 17thSt Patrickrsquos Day Double Bowling TournamentClarkesville Lanes ClarkesvilleInfo 7067784654

March 28thDancing with the Stars for HopeHabersham Central High SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067763406wwwdancingwiththestarsforhopeorg

April 17th - 18thApple Blossom BBQ FestivalCornelia City ParkCorneliaInfo 7067784654

April 25thBaldwin Clean-Up DayMitchell Gailey City ParkBaldwinInfo 7067784654

Habersham Community TheatreClarkesvilleInfo wwwhabershamtheaterorg

February 20th - 22nd 26th - March 1stldquoDriving Miss Daisyrdquo

April 17th - 19th 23rd - 26thldquoA Biddy Full Dayrdquo

Mauldin House GardensClarkesvilleInfo 7067544216

April 4thPictures with the Easter Bunny

April 25thMagical Gardens at Mauldin

Grant Street Music RoomClarkesvilleInfo 7067543541

March 7th - Chase Thomas Band

March 14thPepperland Music Camp for Kids Pre Saint Paddyrsquos Celebration and Fundraiser

March 28th - Underhill Rose

WHITE COUNTY

March 6thTaste of the TownBlack and White Masquerade BallUnicoi Lodge HelenInfo 7068655356

continued

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thApril 18thSwinging in the Vines Music SeriesSautee-Nacoochee VineyardsSauteeInfo 7068781056

March 28th26th Annual Trout TournamentChattahoochee River HelenInfo 7068782908

April 3rd and each Tuesday and Friday through September 4thBingoHelen Chamber of Commerce FesthalleHelenInfo 7068781908

April 11thSpringfest 2015Helen Festhalle HelenInfo 7068781908

Helen Arts amp Heritage CenterHelenInfo 7068783933 wwwhelenartsorg

March 28thldquoSpring Feverrdquo Fashion Show and Luncheon

April 21stldquoPreserving the Old Mountain Waysrdquo

North Georgia ZooClevelandInfo 7063487279

March 7th - 8thBouncing Babies

March 15th April 19thBehind the Scenes Tour

April 2nd - 5thEaster Festival

April 6th - 11thSpringfest

April 14thMommy amp Me at the Zoo

Smithgall WoodsHelenInfo 7068783087

March 7th April 4thFirst Visit Tours

March 28thWomen in the Shadow of Yonah

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 29

30 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The Licklog Players Present The Hallelujah Girls

April 17 - 19 amp 24 - 26 2015

Licklog Players a community theater serving Hayesville and Western NC since 1978 In addition to spectacular shows on state the Licklog Players also occasionally of-

fers acting classes for adults and children Coming up in April they will present The Hallelujah Girls A Southern Comedy by Jones Hope amp Wooten

The storyline will keep you laughing and begging for more The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes

place in SPA-DEE-DAH the abandoned church-turned day

spa where a group of girlfriends gathers every Friday after-

noon After the loss of a dear friend the women realize time is

precious and if theyrsquore going to change their lives and achieve

their dreams they have to get on it now But with Carlene

having buried three husbands already Nitarsquos nerves shot from

YUUPUNPU[LYMLYLUJLIL[^LLUOLYZVUHUKOPZWYVIH[PVUVMAuml-

cer Mavis wondering how she can fake her own death to get

out of a stagnant marriage and sweet Crystal singing Christ-

mas carols with her own hilarious lyrics how will Sugar Lee

their high-spirited determined leader keep them motivated

By the time these ladies launch their new improved lives

yoursquove got a side-splitting joyful comedy that will make you

laugh out loud and shout ldquoHallelujahrdquo

We urge you to make plans to enjoy this show and vis-it Hayesville for shopping and dinner before the show and certainly donrsquot miss ldquothe Squarerdquo For additonal information contact Licklog Players 18 Creekside Circle Hayesville NC 28904 or call 8283898632 or visit wwwlicklogplayersorg

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

Babyland General HospitalClevelandInfo 7068652171wwwcabbagepatchkidscom

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Celebration

March 28thMagical Easter Eggstravaganza

RABUN COUNTY

March 5th - 6th April 3rdFull Moon Suspension Bridge HikeTallulah Gorge State ParkTallulah FallsInfo 7067547981

March 19 amp the third Thursday of each month through NovemberRabun Trout Unlimited MeetingThe TUScout Hut ClaytonInfo rabuntuorg

March 20th- 21stFrills amp Frogs Childrenrsquos Consignment SaleRabun Event Center ClaytonInfo 6787944395

April 2ndEaster Egg HuntRabun County Recreation DepartmentTigerInfo 7067824600

April 4thEaster Egg HuntHillside Orchard FarmsTigerInfo 7067824995 7067822776

April 19thTour of Georgia Gran FondoMain Street ClaytonInfo wwwgfncscom

April 25thCelebrate Clayton PEARLs 5KRamey Blvd ClaytonInfo 7064901243

April 25th - 26th2015 Celebrate ClaytonDowntown ClaytonInfo wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

North Georgia Arts Guild Artist ProgramsClayton City Hall ClaytonInfo wwwnorthgeorgiaartsguildcomMarch 19thPatrice Young - The Story of PaintingApril 16thJennifer Moore - Graphic Art Design

North Georgia Community PlayersDillard Playhouse DillardInfo wwwngcommunityplayerscom

March 6th - 8th 13th - 15thldquoThe Secret Case of Sherlock Holmesrdquo

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queensrdquo

continued

Hambidge CenterRabun GapInfo wwwhambidgeorg

March 7thFirst Saturday Gristmill Visit

March 14th - Artistsrsquo Talks

March 21st - Nature Hikes

TOWNS COUNTY

March 14thFirst Annual White Blaze ShindigTop of Georgia HostelHiawasseeInfo wwwtopofgeorgiahostelcom

April 11thPlant Affair on the SquareHiawasseeInfo 7068966240

April 19th - May 16thRhododendron FestivalGeorgia Mountain FairgroundsHiawasseeInfo 7068964191

On Stage at the Peacock Performing Arts Center

Theater goers in the Hayesville North Carolina area all know that attending a show at the Peacock Performing Arts Center is a must What you will

AumlUK[OLYLPZIPNJP[`LU[LY[HPUTLU[PU[OPZXPL[TVU-tain town The theater comfortably seats 250 guests and center not only features community theatre and live mu-sic but ballroom dance classes and childrenrsquos drama camps

Coming up in April is Sylvia - A Romantic Comedy April 3 - 5 amp 10 - 12 After 22 years of child-rearing

in the suburbs Greg and Kate have moved to Manhat-

[HU(TPKJHYLLYHUKYLSH[PVUZOPWJOHUNLZYLNAumlUKZa street-smart dog (Sylvia) in the park who becomes a

major bone of contention for the couple in this romantic

comedy by AR Gurney

Tickets available online for Sylvia now We hope `V JHU AumlUK [OL [PTL [V QVYUL` V]LY [OL TVU[HPUto enjoy this play Coming up in May and June is The WP[AumlYL YPSS ( 4ZPJHS -VY HKKP[PVUHS PUMVYTH[PVUyou may contact The Peacock Playhouse amp Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church St Hayesville NC 28904 - 8283892787

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 31

Franklin North CarolinaMain Street

32 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Young Harris CollegeYoung HarrisInfo 8002413754

March 1st - ldquoThe Mikadordquo

March 3rdCommunity Band Concert

March 17thAn Evening of Irish Music

March 20th - 21stAn Evening at the USO

March 20th)SHJRVSLZOL6[OLYPKLVM0UAumlUP[`

March 26thGuitar Ensemble Concert

March 27thldquoThe Credeaux Canvasrdquo

March 27th - Earth Moon and Sun

April 9th - Acapalooza

April 10th - 11thGeorgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

April 11thSongs From a New World

April 14thPiano Ensemble Concert

April 16thConcert Band Spring Extravaganza

April 17th 24thCosmic Concert Pink Floydrsquos The Wall

April 18th - Bach to Rock

April 20th - Jazz Band Concert

April 21st - Percussion Ensembl

April 21st - 25thldquoGood Boys and Truerdquo

April 28th - Musical Theater Revue

Hightower Creek VineyardsHiawasseeInfo 7068968963

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Day Celebration

March 21stVino and Vibes Spring Kick Offwith Raven and Red

UNION COUNTY

March 2nd and [OLAumlYZ[4VUKH`VMLHJOTVU[OAlzheimerrsquos Support GroupCadence BankBlairsvilleInfo 7707892044

March 2nd and each Mon-day through Thursday and SaturdayKnitterrsquos Knitch Crochet ClassesBlairsvilleInfo 7068351078

March 3rd and each TuesdaySmoky Mountain MelodiesFirst United Methodist ChurchBlairsvilleInfo 7063793836

March 4th and each Wednesday through April 1stNational Alliance on Mental Illness Education ProgramUnion General HospitalBlairsvilleInfo 7068356649

March 4th and each WednesdayBingoHaralson Memorial Civic CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7063005722

March 5th and each ThursdayTrivia at the ViewUnion County Community CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7064396092

April 11thEaster Egg HuntMeeks Park BlairsvilleInfo 7064396074

April 10th - 11thWritersrsquo ConferenceThe Art CenterBlue RidgeInfo 7066322144

April 22nd - 26thBlairsville Kiwanis FairAirport Industrial DriveBlairsvilleInfo 7067816552

April 24th - 25thMountain Home ShowNorth Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsvilleInfo wwwmountainhomeshowcom

Georgia Mountain Research CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7067452655

March 20thBackyard Beekeeping

April 23rdGrowing the Great Pumpkin

Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue RidgeInfo 7066329223

March 1stldquoBrighton Beach Memoirsrdquo

March 13th - 15th 20th - 22ndldquoThe Secret Gardenrdquo

March 27th - 28thRoxie Watson Band

April 9th - 12th 16th - 29th 23rd - 26thldquoThe Moving of Lilla Bartonrdquo

CLAY COUNTY NC

March 6th and each Friday NightLive MusicEagle Fork Vineyards HayesvilleInfo 8283898466

March 6th and each Friday NightFriday Nights at Clayrsquos CornerBrasstownInfo 8288373797

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Hallelujah GirlsrdquoLicklog Players Community TheaterHayesvilleInfo 8283898632

John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstownInfo 8288372775 800FOLKSCH

March 6th - Barker Brothers

March 7th 21st April 4thContra amp Square Dance

March 13th - Barralon Brothers

March 14th - Empty Bowl 2015

March 19th - Jim Lloyd

March 29thBrasstown Concert Associationpresents Paul NeebeInfo 8288371863 8283894210

Peacock Performing Arts CenterHayesvilleInfo 8283892787

March 14thSongwritersrsquo Showcase

April 3rd - 5th 10th - 12thldquoSylviardquo

April 18thLon Eldridge amp the 9th Street Stompers

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

MACON COUNTY NC

March 14thHighlands Annual Chili Cook-OffCommunity BuildingHighlandsInfo 8285262112

March 26thRichter-Uzur Guitar amp Cello Duopresented by the Arts Council of Macon CountyLocation TBAInfo 8285247683

April 4thCommunity Easter Egg HuntHighlands Rec Park amp Civic CenterInfo 8285265841

Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts CenterHighlandsInfo 8285269047

February 19th - March 1stMystery Dinner TheaterldquoMurder Not Prohibitedrdquo

March 8thBolshoi Ballet Romeo and Juliet

March 14thMET La Donnadel Lago

April 19thBolshoi Ballet Ivan the Terrible

April 25thMET Cavallenia Rusticana and Pagliacca

Smoky Mountain Centerfor Performing ArtsFranklinInfo 8662734615 8285241598wwwGreatMountainMusiccom

March 6thMark Lowry and the Martins

March 7th - Wade Hayes

March 14thNatural Bodybuilding amp Physique Federation Competition

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March 27th-28thDisneyrsquos Aristocats Kids A Puuuurfectly Fantastical Musical

April 25th - Don Williams

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 33

Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

34 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

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Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

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The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

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DowntownClayton

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Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 41

Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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44 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 45

Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

46 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

30 + Acres GATED MOUNTAIN TOP ESCAPE RV Padbarn and workshop

799000

RUSTIC 5BR 42BA CRAFTSMAN STYLE MOUNTAIN

HOME With Magnificent Mountain Views $899500

ORCHARD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB LAKE FRONT LIVING 4 SIDED BRICK LAKE MOUNTAIN AND GOLF

COURSE VIEWS $495000

5+ ACRES IN PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY Mountain

Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

ORCHARD COMMUNITY HOME Designed for easy living

Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

SOQUE RIVERFRONT BUNGALOW 3BR 2BA cabin wfireplace basement and loft

399000

INCREDIBLE SOQUE RIVER HOME 4BR 35BA 2 Car Garage

wUnfinished studio above $699500

IN THE ORCHARD GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Year Round

Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

56 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

58 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

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I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

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ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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28 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

March 6th - 8thFolk to Fine Art FestivalCommerceInfo 7063352954

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thSpring Wine Highway WeekendsGeorgia Wine CountryInfo 7068789463wwwgeorgiawinecom

April 24th - 26thBud Break Wine TourParticipating Wineries of North Georgia amp Western North CarolinaInfo 7067457483

STEPHENS COUNTY

March 8thMade in America Late Winter ConcertBaptist Conference CenterToccoaInfo 7068868614

March 21st2015 Parenting Event RaisingHealthy Kids in the Digital AgeToccoa Falls CollegeToccoa FallsInfo 7067795736

March 26th April 23rd May 21stPower House for Kids TrainingDarkness to LightPower House for Kids ToccoaInfo 7068862290

Northeast Georgia Community Concert SeriesThe Schaefer Center ToccoaInfo 7062977121wwwnegaconcertscom

March 19th - The Celtic Tenors

April 9th - Fernando Varela

April 28th - ldquoDellarsquos Dinersrdquo

HABERSHAM COUNTY

March 7th4th Annual Casino Night FundraiserldquoBootleg Bash A Night at the Roaring 20s SpeakeasyrdquoCornelia Community HouseCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 13th2nd Annual Color Me Green 5k and Fun RunLevel Grove Elementary SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 14thSHYRLZ]PSSLOMAringL2ClarkesvilleInfo 7067542220

March 17thSt Patrickrsquos Day Double Bowling TournamentClarkesville Lanes ClarkesvilleInfo 7067784654

March 28thDancing with the Stars for HopeHabersham Central High SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067763406wwwdancingwiththestarsforhopeorg

April 17th - 18thApple Blossom BBQ FestivalCornelia City ParkCorneliaInfo 7067784654

April 25thBaldwin Clean-Up DayMitchell Gailey City ParkBaldwinInfo 7067784654

Habersham Community TheatreClarkesvilleInfo wwwhabershamtheaterorg

February 20th - 22nd 26th - March 1stldquoDriving Miss Daisyrdquo

April 17th - 19th 23rd - 26thldquoA Biddy Full Dayrdquo

Mauldin House GardensClarkesvilleInfo 7067544216

April 4thPictures with the Easter Bunny

April 25thMagical Gardens at Mauldin

Grant Street Music RoomClarkesvilleInfo 7067543541

March 7th - Chase Thomas Band

March 14thPepperland Music Camp for Kids Pre Saint Paddyrsquos Celebration and Fundraiser

March 28th - Underhill Rose

WHITE COUNTY

March 6thTaste of the TownBlack and White Masquerade BallUnicoi Lodge HelenInfo 7068655356

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March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thApril 18thSwinging in the Vines Music SeriesSautee-Nacoochee VineyardsSauteeInfo 7068781056

March 28th26th Annual Trout TournamentChattahoochee River HelenInfo 7068782908

April 3rd and each Tuesday and Friday through September 4thBingoHelen Chamber of Commerce FesthalleHelenInfo 7068781908

April 11thSpringfest 2015Helen Festhalle HelenInfo 7068781908

Helen Arts amp Heritage CenterHelenInfo 7068783933 wwwhelenartsorg

March 28thldquoSpring Feverrdquo Fashion Show and Luncheon

April 21stldquoPreserving the Old Mountain Waysrdquo

North Georgia ZooClevelandInfo 7063487279

March 7th - 8thBouncing Babies

March 15th April 19thBehind the Scenes Tour

April 2nd - 5thEaster Festival

April 6th - 11thSpringfest

April 14thMommy amp Me at the Zoo

Smithgall WoodsHelenInfo 7068783087

March 7th April 4thFirst Visit Tours

March 28thWomen in the Shadow of Yonah

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 29

30 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The Licklog Players Present The Hallelujah Girls

April 17 - 19 amp 24 - 26 2015

Licklog Players a community theater serving Hayesville and Western NC since 1978 In addition to spectacular shows on state the Licklog Players also occasionally of-

fers acting classes for adults and children Coming up in April they will present The Hallelujah Girls A Southern Comedy by Jones Hope amp Wooten

The storyline will keep you laughing and begging for more The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes

place in SPA-DEE-DAH the abandoned church-turned day

spa where a group of girlfriends gathers every Friday after-

noon After the loss of a dear friend the women realize time is

precious and if theyrsquore going to change their lives and achieve

their dreams they have to get on it now But with Carlene

having buried three husbands already Nitarsquos nerves shot from

YUUPUNPU[LYMLYLUJLIL[^LLUOLYZVUHUKOPZWYVIH[PVUVMAuml-

cer Mavis wondering how she can fake her own death to get

out of a stagnant marriage and sweet Crystal singing Christ-

mas carols with her own hilarious lyrics how will Sugar Lee

their high-spirited determined leader keep them motivated

By the time these ladies launch their new improved lives

yoursquove got a side-splitting joyful comedy that will make you

laugh out loud and shout ldquoHallelujahrdquo

We urge you to make plans to enjoy this show and vis-it Hayesville for shopping and dinner before the show and certainly donrsquot miss ldquothe Squarerdquo For additonal information contact Licklog Players 18 Creekside Circle Hayesville NC 28904 or call 8283898632 or visit wwwlicklogplayersorg

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

Babyland General HospitalClevelandInfo 7068652171wwwcabbagepatchkidscom

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Celebration

March 28thMagical Easter Eggstravaganza

RABUN COUNTY

March 5th - 6th April 3rdFull Moon Suspension Bridge HikeTallulah Gorge State ParkTallulah FallsInfo 7067547981

March 19 amp the third Thursday of each month through NovemberRabun Trout Unlimited MeetingThe TUScout Hut ClaytonInfo rabuntuorg

March 20th- 21stFrills amp Frogs Childrenrsquos Consignment SaleRabun Event Center ClaytonInfo 6787944395

April 2ndEaster Egg HuntRabun County Recreation DepartmentTigerInfo 7067824600

April 4thEaster Egg HuntHillside Orchard FarmsTigerInfo 7067824995 7067822776

April 19thTour of Georgia Gran FondoMain Street ClaytonInfo wwwgfncscom

April 25thCelebrate Clayton PEARLs 5KRamey Blvd ClaytonInfo 7064901243

April 25th - 26th2015 Celebrate ClaytonDowntown ClaytonInfo wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

North Georgia Arts Guild Artist ProgramsClayton City Hall ClaytonInfo wwwnorthgeorgiaartsguildcomMarch 19thPatrice Young - The Story of PaintingApril 16thJennifer Moore - Graphic Art Design

North Georgia Community PlayersDillard Playhouse DillardInfo wwwngcommunityplayerscom

March 6th - 8th 13th - 15thldquoThe Secret Case of Sherlock Holmesrdquo

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queensrdquo

continued

Hambidge CenterRabun GapInfo wwwhambidgeorg

March 7thFirst Saturday Gristmill Visit

March 14th - Artistsrsquo Talks

March 21st - Nature Hikes

TOWNS COUNTY

March 14thFirst Annual White Blaze ShindigTop of Georgia HostelHiawasseeInfo wwwtopofgeorgiahostelcom

April 11thPlant Affair on the SquareHiawasseeInfo 7068966240

April 19th - May 16thRhododendron FestivalGeorgia Mountain FairgroundsHiawasseeInfo 7068964191

On Stage at the Peacock Performing Arts Center

Theater goers in the Hayesville North Carolina area all know that attending a show at the Peacock Performing Arts Center is a must What you will

AumlUK[OLYLPZIPNJP[`LU[LY[HPUTLU[PU[OPZXPL[TVU-tain town The theater comfortably seats 250 guests and center not only features community theatre and live mu-sic but ballroom dance classes and childrenrsquos drama camps

Coming up in April is Sylvia - A Romantic Comedy April 3 - 5 amp 10 - 12 After 22 years of child-rearing

in the suburbs Greg and Kate have moved to Manhat-

[HU(TPKJHYLLYHUKYLSH[PVUZOPWJOHUNLZYLNAumlUKZa street-smart dog (Sylvia) in the park who becomes a

major bone of contention for the couple in this romantic

comedy by AR Gurney

Tickets available online for Sylvia now We hope `V JHU AumlUK [OL [PTL [V QVYUL` V]LY [OL TVU[HPUto enjoy this play Coming up in May and June is The WP[AumlYL YPSS ( 4ZPJHS -VY HKKP[PVUHS PUMVYTH[PVUyou may contact The Peacock Playhouse amp Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church St Hayesville NC 28904 - 8283892787

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 31

Franklin North CarolinaMain Street

32 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Young Harris CollegeYoung HarrisInfo 8002413754

March 1st - ldquoThe Mikadordquo

March 3rdCommunity Band Concert

March 17thAn Evening of Irish Music

March 20th - 21stAn Evening at the USO

March 20th)SHJRVSLZOL6[OLYPKLVM0UAumlUP[`

March 26thGuitar Ensemble Concert

March 27thldquoThe Credeaux Canvasrdquo

March 27th - Earth Moon and Sun

April 9th - Acapalooza

April 10th - 11thGeorgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

April 11thSongs From a New World

April 14thPiano Ensemble Concert

April 16thConcert Band Spring Extravaganza

April 17th 24thCosmic Concert Pink Floydrsquos The Wall

April 18th - Bach to Rock

April 20th - Jazz Band Concert

April 21st - Percussion Ensembl

April 21st - 25thldquoGood Boys and Truerdquo

April 28th - Musical Theater Revue

Hightower Creek VineyardsHiawasseeInfo 7068968963

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Day Celebration

March 21stVino and Vibes Spring Kick Offwith Raven and Red

UNION COUNTY

March 2nd and [OLAumlYZ[4VUKH`VMLHJOTVU[OAlzheimerrsquos Support GroupCadence BankBlairsvilleInfo 7707892044

March 2nd and each Mon-day through Thursday and SaturdayKnitterrsquos Knitch Crochet ClassesBlairsvilleInfo 7068351078

March 3rd and each TuesdaySmoky Mountain MelodiesFirst United Methodist ChurchBlairsvilleInfo 7063793836

March 4th and each Wednesday through April 1stNational Alliance on Mental Illness Education ProgramUnion General HospitalBlairsvilleInfo 7068356649

March 4th and each WednesdayBingoHaralson Memorial Civic CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7063005722

March 5th and each ThursdayTrivia at the ViewUnion County Community CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7064396092

April 11thEaster Egg HuntMeeks Park BlairsvilleInfo 7064396074

April 10th - 11thWritersrsquo ConferenceThe Art CenterBlue RidgeInfo 7066322144

April 22nd - 26thBlairsville Kiwanis FairAirport Industrial DriveBlairsvilleInfo 7067816552

April 24th - 25thMountain Home ShowNorth Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsvilleInfo wwwmountainhomeshowcom

Georgia Mountain Research CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7067452655

March 20thBackyard Beekeeping

April 23rdGrowing the Great Pumpkin

Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue RidgeInfo 7066329223

March 1stldquoBrighton Beach Memoirsrdquo

March 13th - 15th 20th - 22ndldquoThe Secret Gardenrdquo

March 27th - 28thRoxie Watson Band

April 9th - 12th 16th - 29th 23rd - 26thldquoThe Moving of Lilla Bartonrdquo

CLAY COUNTY NC

March 6th and each Friday NightLive MusicEagle Fork Vineyards HayesvilleInfo 8283898466

March 6th and each Friday NightFriday Nights at Clayrsquos CornerBrasstownInfo 8288373797

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Hallelujah GirlsrdquoLicklog Players Community TheaterHayesvilleInfo 8283898632

John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstownInfo 8288372775 800FOLKSCH

March 6th - Barker Brothers

March 7th 21st April 4thContra amp Square Dance

March 13th - Barralon Brothers

March 14th - Empty Bowl 2015

March 19th - Jim Lloyd

March 29thBrasstown Concert Associationpresents Paul NeebeInfo 8288371863 8283894210

Peacock Performing Arts CenterHayesvilleInfo 8283892787

March 14thSongwritersrsquo Showcase

April 3rd - 5th 10th - 12thldquoSylviardquo

April 18thLon Eldridge amp the 9th Street Stompers

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

MACON COUNTY NC

March 14thHighlands Annual Chili Cook-OffCommunity BuildingHighlandsInfo 8285262112

March 26thRichter-Uzur Guitar amp Cello Duopresented by the Arts Council of Macon CountyLocation TBAInfo 8285247683

April 4thCommunity Easter Egg HuntHighlands Rec Park amp Civic CenterInfo 8285265841

Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts CenterHighlandsInfo 8285269047

February 19th - March 1stMystery Dinner TheaterldquoMurder Not Prohibitedrdquo

March 8thBolshoi Ballet Romeo and Juliet

March 14thMET La Donnadel Lago

April 19thBolshoi Ballet Ivan the Terrible

April 25thMET Cavallenia Rusticana and Pagliacca

Smoky Mountain Centerfor Performing ArtsFranklinInfo 8662734615 8285241598wwwGreatMountainMusiccom

March 6thMark Lowry and the Martins

March 7th - Wade Hayes

March 14thNatural Bodybuilding amp Physique Federation Competition

4HYJOZ[1VL+PMAumlL

March 27th-28thDisneyrsquos Aristocats Kids A Puuuurfectly Fantastical Musical

April 25th - Don Williams

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 33

Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

34 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 35

36 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 37

38 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 39

DowntownClayton

40 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 41

Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

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Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

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Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

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Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

56 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

58 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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62 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 63

64 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 65

Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

70 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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28 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

March 6th - 8thFolk to Fine Art FestivalCommerceInfo 7063352954

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thSpring Wine Highway WeekendsGeorgia Wine CountryInfo 7068789463wwwgeorgiawinecom

April 24th - 26thBud Break Wine TourParticipating Wineries of North Georgia amp Western North CarolinaInfo 7067457483

STEPHENS COUNTY

March 8thMade in America Late Winter ConcertBaptist Conference CenterToccoaInfo 7068868614

March 21st2015 Parenting Event RaisingHealthy Kids in the Digital AgeToccoa Falls CollegeToccoa FallsInfo 7067795736

March 26th April 23rd May 21stPower House for Kids TrainingDarkness to LightPower House for Kids ToccoaInfo 7068862290

Northeast Georgia Community Concert SeriesThe Schaefer Center ToccoaInfo 7062977121wwwnegaconcertscom

March 19th - The Celtic Tenors

April 9th - Fernando Varela

April 28th - ldquoDellarsquos Dinersrdquo

HABERSHAM COUNTY

March 7th4th Annual Casino Night FundraiserldquoBootleg Bash A Night at the Roaring 20s SpeakeasyrdquoCornelia Community HouseCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 13th2nd Annual Color Me Green 5k and Fun RunLevel Grove Elementary SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 14thSHYRLZ]PSSLOMAringL2ClarkesvilleInfo 7067542220

March 17thSt Patrickrsquos Day Double Bowling TournamentClarkesville Lanes ClarkesvilleInfo 7067784654

March 28thDancing with the Stars for HopeHabersham Central High SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067763406wwwdancingwiththestarsforhopeorg

April 17th - 18thApple Blossom BBQ FestivalCornelia City ParkCorneliaInfo 7067784654

April 25thBaldwin Clean-Up DayMitchell Gailey City ParkBaldwinInfo 7067784654

Habersham Community TheatreClarkesvilleInfo wwwhabershamtheaterorg

February 20th - 22nd 26th - March 1stldquoDriving Miss Daisyrdquo

April 17th - 19th 23rd - 26thldquoA Biddy Full Dayrdquo

Mauldin House GardensClarkesvilleInfo 7067544216

April 4thPictures with the Easter Bunny

April 25thMagical Gardens at Mauldin

Grant Street Music RoomClarkesvilleInfo 7067543541

March 7th - Chase Thomas Band

March 14thPepperland Music Camp for Kids Pre Saint Paddyrsquos Celebration and Fundraiser

March 28th - Underhill Rose

WHITE COUNTY

March 6thTaste of the TownBlack and White Masquerade BallUnicoi Lodge HelenInfo 7068655356

continued

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thApril 18thSwinging in the Vines Music SeriesSautee-Nacoochee VineyardsSauteeInfo 7068781056

March 28th26th Annual Trout TournamentChattahoochee River HelenInfo 7068782908

April 3rd and each Tuesday and Friday through September 4thBingoHelen Chamber of Commerce FesthalleHelenInfo 7068781908

April 11thSpringfest 2015Helen Festhalle HelenInfo 7068781908

Helen Arts amp Heritage CenterHelenInfo 7068783933 wwwhelenartsorg

March 28thldquoSpring Feverrdquo Fashion Show and Luncheon

April 21stldquoPreserving the Old Mountain Waysrdquo

North Georgia ZooClevelandInfo 7063487279

March 7th - 8thBouncing Babies

March 15th April 19thBehind the Scenes Tour

April 2nd - 5thEaster Festival

April 6th - 11thSpringfest

April 14thMommy amp Me at the Zoo

Smithgall WoodsHelenInfo 7068783087

March 7th April 4thFirst Visit Tours

March 28thWomen in the Shadow of Yonah

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 29

30 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The Licklog Players Present The Hallelujah Girls

April 17 - 19 amp 24 - 26 2015

Licklog Players a community theater serving Hayesville and Western NC since 1978 In addition to spectacular shows on state the Licklog Players also occasionally of-

fers acting classes for adults and children Coming up in April they will present The Hallelujah Girls A Southern Comedy by Jones Hope amp Wooten

The storyline will keep you laughing and begging for more The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes

place in SPA-DEE-DAH the abandoned church-turned day

spa where a group of girlfriends gathers every Friday after-

noon After the loss of a dear friend the women realize time is

precious and if theyrsquore going to change their lives and achieve

their dreams they have to get on it now But with Carlene

having buried three husbands already Nitarsquos nerves shot from

YUUPUNPU[LYMLYLUJLIL[^LLUOLYZVUHUKOPZWYVIH[PVUVMAuml-

cer Mavis wondering how she can fake her own death to get

out of a stagnant marriage and sweet Crystal singing Christ-

mas carols with her own hilarious lyrics how will Sugar Lee

their high-spirited determined leader keep them motivated

By the time these ladies launch their new improved lives

yoursquove got a side-splitting joyful comedy that will make you

laugh out loud and shout ldquoHallelujahrdquo

We urge you to make plans to enjoy this show and vis-it Hayesville for shopping and dinner before the show and certainly donrsquot miss ldquothe Squarerdquo For additonal information contact Licklog Players 18 Creekside Circle Hayesville NC 28904 or call 8283898632 or visit wwwlicklogplayersorg

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

Babyland General HospitalClevelandInfo 7068652171wwwcabbagepatchkidscom

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Celebration

March 28thMagical Easter Eggstravaganza

RABUN COUNTY

March 5th - 6th April 3rdFull Moon Suspension Bridge HikeTallulah Gorge State ParkTallulah FallsInfo 7067547981

March 19 amp the third Thursday of each month through NovemberRabun Trout Unlimited MeetingThe TUScout Hut ClaytonInfo rabuntuorg

March 20th- 21stFrills amp Frogs Childrenrsquos Consignment SaleRabun Event Center ClaytonInfo 6787944395

April 2ndEaster Egg HuntRabun County Recreation DepartmentTigerInfo 7067824600

April 4thEaster Egg HuntHillside Orchard FarmsTigerInfo 7067824995 7067822776

April 19thTour of Georgia Gran FondoMain Street ClaytonInfo wwwgfncscom

April 25thCelebrate Clayton PEARLs 5KRamey Blvd ClaytonInfo 7064901243

April 25th - 26th2015 Celebrate ClaytonDowntown ClaytonInfo wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

North Georgia Arts Guild Artist ProgramsClayton City Hall ClaytonInfo wwwnorthgeorgiaartsguildcomMarch 19thPatrice Young - The Story of PaintingApril 16thJennifer Moore - Graphic Art Design

North Georgia Community PlayersDillard Playhouse DillardInfo wwwngcommunityplayerscom

March 6th - 8th 13th - 15thldquoThe Secret Case of Sherlock Holmesrdquo

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queensrdquo

continued

Hambidge CenterRabun GapInfo wwwhambidgeorg

March 7thFirst Saturday Gristmill Visit

March 14th - Artistsrsquo Talks

March 21st - Nature Hikes

TOWNS COUNTY

March 14thFirst Annual White Blaze ShindigTop of Georgia HostelHiawasseeInfo wwwtopofgeorgiahostelcom

April 11thPlant Affair on the SquareHiawasseeInfo 7068966240

April 19th - May 16thRhododendron FestivalGeorgia Mountain FairgroundsHiawasseeInfo 7068964191

On Stage at the Peacock Performing Arts Center

Theater goers in the Hayesville North Carolina area all know that attending a show at the Peacock Performing Arts Center is a must What you will

AumlUK[OLYLPZIPNJP[`LU[LY[HPUTLU[PU[OPZXPL[TVU-tain town The theater comfortably seats 250 guests and center not only features community theatre and live mu-sic but ballroom dance classes and childrenrsquos drama camps

Coming up in April is Sylvia - A Romantic Comedy April 3 - 5 amp 10 - 12 After 22 years of child-rearing

in the suburbs Greg and Kate have moved to Manhat-

[HU(TPKJHYLLYHUKYLSH[PVUZOPWJOHUNLZYLNAumlUKZa street-smart dog (Sylvia) in the park who becomes a

major bone of contention for the couple in this romantic

comedy by AR Gurney

Tickets available online for Sylvia now We hope `V JHU AumlUK [OL [PTL [V QVYUL` V]LY [OL TVU[HPUto enjoy this play Coming up in May and June is The WP[AumlYL YPSS ( 4ZPJHS -VY HKKP[PVUHS PUMVYTH[PVUyou may contact The Peacock Playhouse amp Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church St Hayesville NC 28904 - 8283892787

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 31

Franklin North CarolinaMain Street

32 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Young Harris CollegeYoung HarrisInfo 8002413754

March 1st - ldquoThe Mikadordquo

March 3rdCommunity Band Concert

March 17thAn Evening of Irish Music

March 20th - 21stAn Evening at the USO

March 20th)SHJRVSLZOL6[OLYPKLVM0UAumlUP[`

March 26thGuitar Ensemble Concert

March 27thldquoThe Credeaux Canvasrdquo

March 27th - Earth Moon and Sun

April 9th - Acapalooza

April 10th - 11thGeorgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

April 11thSongs From a New World

April 14thPiano Ensemble Concert

April 16thConcert Band Spring Extravaganza

April 17th 24thCosmic Concert Pink Floydrsquos The Wall

April 18th - Bach to Rock

April 20th - Jazz Band Concert

April 21st - Percussion Ensembl

April 21st - 25thldquoGood Boys and Truerdquo

April 28th - Musical Theater Revue

Hightower Creek VineyardsHiawasseeInfo 7068968963

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Day Celebration

March 21stVino and Vibes Spring Kick Offwith Raven and Red

UNION COUNTY

March 2nd and [OLAumlYZ[4VUKH`VMLHJOTVU[OAlzheimerrsquos Support GroupCadence BankBlairsvilleInfo 7707892044

March 2nd and each Mon-day through Thursday and SaturdayKnitterrsquos Knitch Crochet ClassesBlairsvilleInfo 7068351078

March 3rd and each TuesdaySmoky Mountain MelodiesFirst United Methodist ChurchBlairsvilleInfo 7063793836

March 4th and each Wednesday through April 1stNational Alliance on Mental Illness Education ProgramUnion General HospitalBlairsvilleInfo 7068356649

March 4th and each WednesdayBingoHaralson Memorial Civic CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7063005722

March 5th and each ThursdayTrivia at the ViewUnion County Community CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7064396092

April 11thEaster Egg HuntMeeks Park BlairsvilleInfo 7064396074

April 10th - 11thWritersrsquo ConferenceThe Art CenterBlue RidgeInfo 7066322144

April 22nd - 26thBlairsville Kiwanis FairAirport Industrial DriveBlairsvilleInfo 7067816552

April 24th - 25thMountain Home ShowNorth Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsvilleInfo wwwmountainhomeshowcom

Georgia Mountain Research CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7067452655

March 20thBackyard Beekeeping

April 23rdGrowing the Great Pumpkin

Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue RidgeInfo 7066329223

March 1stldquoBrighton Beach Memoirsrdquo

March 13th - 15th 20th - 22ndldquoThe Secret Gardenrdquo

March 27th - 28thRoxie Watson Band

April 9th - 12th 16th - 29th 23rd - 26thldquoThe Moving of Lilla Bartonrdquo

CLAY COUNTY NC

March 6th and each Friday NightLive MusicEagle Fork Vineyards HayesvilleInfo 8283898466

March 6th and each Friday NightFriday Nights at Clayrsquos CornerBrasstownInfo 8288373797

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Hallelujah GirlsrdquoLicklog Players Community TheaterHayesvilleInfo 8283898632

John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstownInfo 8288372775 800FOLKSCH

March 6th - Barker Brothers

March 7th 21st April 4thContra amp Square Dance

March 13th - Barralon Brothers

March 14th - Empty Bowl 2015

March 19th - Jim Lloyd

March 29thBrasstown Concert Associationpresents Paul NeebeInfo 8288371863 8283894210

Peacock Performing Arts CenterHayesvilleInfo 8283892787

March 14thSongwritersrsquo Showcase

April 3rd - 5th 10th - 12thldquoSylviardquo

April 18thLon Eldridge amp the 9th Street Stompers

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

MACON COUNTY NC

March 14thHighlands Annual Chili Cook-OffCommunity BuildingHighlandsInfo 8285262112

March 26thRichter-Uzur Guitar amp Cello Duopresented by the Arts Council of Macon CountyLocation TBAInfo 8285247683

April 4thCommunity Easter Egg HuntHighlands Rec Park amp Civic CenterInfo 8285265841

Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts CenterHighlandsInfo 8285269047

February 19th - March 1stMystery Dinner TheaterldquoMurder Not Prohibitedrdquo

March 8thBolshoi Ballet Romeo and Juliet

March 14thMET La Donnadel Lago

April 19thBolshoi Ballet Ivan the Terrible

April 25thMET Cavallenia Rusticana and Pagliacca

Smoky Mountain Centerfor Performing ArtsFranklinInfo 8662734615 8285241598wwwGreatMountainMusiccom

March 6thMark Lowry and the Martins

March 7th - Wade Hayes

March 14thNatural Bodybuilding amp Physique Federation Competition

4HYJOZ[1VL+PMAumlL

March 27th-28thDisneyrsquos Aristocats Kids A Puuuurfectly Fantastical Musical

April 25th - Don Williams

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 33

Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

34 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 35

36 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 37

38 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 39

DowntownClayton

40 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 41

Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 43

44 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 45

Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

46 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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48 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

50 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

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799000

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COURSE VIEWS $495000

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Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

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Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

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399000

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wUnfinished studio above $699500

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Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

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Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

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Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

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As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

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ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

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ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

March 6th - 8thFolk to Fine Art FestivalCommerceInfo 7063352954

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thSpring Wine Highway WeekendsGeorgia Wine CountryInfo 7068789463wwwgeorgiawinecom

April 24th - 26thBud Break Wine TourParticipating Wineries of North Georgia amp Western North CarolinaInfo 7067457483

STEPHENS COUNTY

March 8thMade in America Late Winter ConcertBaptist Conference CenterToccoaInfo 7068868614

March 21st2015 Parenting Event RaisingHealthy Kids in the Digital AgeToccoa Falls CollegeToccoa FallsInfo 7067795736

March 26th April 23rd May 21stPower House for Kids TrainingDarkness to LightPower House for Kids ToccoaInfo 7068862290

Northeast Georgia Community Concert SeriesThe Schaefer Center ToccoaInfo 7062977121wwwnegaconcertscom

March 19th - The Celtic Tenors

April 9th - Fernando Varela

April 28th - ldquoDellarsquos Dinersrdquo

HABERSHAM COUNTY

March 7th4th Annual Casino Night FundraiserldquoBootleg Bash A Night at the Roaring 20s SpeakeasyrdquoCornelia Community HouseCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 13th2nd Annual Color Me Green 5k and Fun RunLevel Grove Elementary SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 14thSHYRLZ]PSSLOMAringL2ClarkesvilleInfo 7067542220

March 17thSt Patrickrsquos Day Double Bowling TournamentClarkesville Lanes ClarkesvilleInfo 7067784654

March 28thDancing with the Stars for HopeHabersham Central High SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067763406wwwdancingwiththestarsforhopeorg

April 17th - 18thApple Blossom BBQ FestivalCornelia City ParkCorneliaInfo 7067784654

April 25thBaldwin Clean-Up DayMitchell Gailey City ParkBaldwinInfo 7067784654

Habersham Community TheatreClarkesvilleInfo wwwhabershamtheaterorg

February 20th - 22nd 26th - March 1stldquoDriving Miss Daisyrdquo

April 17th - 19th 23rd - 26thldquoA Biddy Full Dayrdquo

Mauldin House GardensClarkesvilleInfo 7067544216

April 4thPictures with the Easter Bunny

April 25thMagical Gardens at Mauldin

Grant Street Music RoomClarkesvilleInfo 7067543541

March 7th - Chase Thomas Band

March 14thPepperland Music Camp for Kids Pre Saint Paddyrsquos Celebration and Fundraiser

March 28th - Underhill Rose

WHITE COUNTY

March 6thTaste of the TownBlack and White Masquerade BallUnicoi Lodge HelenInfo 7068655356

continued

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thApril 18thSwinging in the Vines Music SeriesSautee-Nacoochee VineyardsSauteeInfo 7068781056

March 28th26th Annual Trout TournamentChattahoochee River HelenInfo 7068782908

April 3rd and each Tuesday and Friday through September 4thBingoHelen Chamber of Commerce FesthalleHelenInfo 7068781908

April 11thSpringfest 2015Helen Festhalle HelenInfo 7068781908

Helen Arts amp Heritage CenterHelenInfo 7068783933 wwwhelenartsorg

March 28thldquoSpring Feverrdquo Fashion Show and Luncheon

April 21stldquoPreserving the Old Mountain Waysrdquo

North Georgia ZooClevelandInfo 7063487279

March 7th - 8thBouncing Babies

March 15th April 19thBehind the Scenes Tour

April 2nd - 5thEaster Festival

April 6th - 11thSpringfest

April 14thMommy amp Me at the Zoo

Smithgall WoodsHelenInfo 7068783087

March 7th April 4thFirst Visit Tours

March 28thWomen in the Shadow of Yonah

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 29

30 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The Licklog Players Present The Hallelujah Girls

April 17 - 19 amp 24 - 26 2015

Licklog Players a community theater serving Hayesville and Western NC since 1978 In addition to spectacular shows on state the Licklog Players also occasionally of-

fers acting classes for adults and children Coming up in April they will present The Hallelujah Girls A Southern Comedy by Jones Hope amp Wooten

The storyline will keep you laughing and begging for more The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes

place in SPA-DEE-DAH the abandoned church-turned day

spa where a group of girlfriends gathers every Friday after-

noon After the loss of a dear friend the women realize time is

precious and if theyrsquore going to change their lives and achieve

their dreams they have to get on it now But with Carlene

having buried three husbands already Nitarsquos nerves shot from

YUUPUNPU[LYMLYLUJLIL[^LLUOLYZVUHUKOPZWYVIH[PVUVMAuml-

cer Mavis wondering how she can fake her own death to get

out of a stagnant marriage and sweet Crystal singing Christ-

mas carols with her own hilarious lyrics how will Sugar Lee

their high-spirited determined leader keep them motivated

By the time these ladies launch their new improved lives

yoursquove got a side-splitting joyful comedy that will make you

laugh out loud and shout ldquoHallelujahrdquo

We urge you to make plans to enjoy this show and vis-it Hayesville for shopping and dinner before the show and certainly donrsquot miss ldquothe Squarerdquo For additonal information contact Licklog Players 18 Creekside Circle Hayesville NC 28904 or call 8283898632 or visit wwwlicklogplayersorg

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

Babyland General HospitalClevelandInfo 7068652171wwwcabbagepatchkidscom

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Celebration

March 28thMagical Easter Eggstravaganza

RABUN COUNTY

March 5th - 6th April 3rdFull Moon Suspension Bridge HikeTallulah Gorge State ParkTallulah FallsInfo 7067547981

March 19 amp the third Thursday of each month through NovemberRabun Trout Unlimited MeetingThe TUScout Hut ClaytonInfo rabuntuorg

March 20th- 21stFrills amp Frogs Childrenrsquos Consignment SaleRabun Event Center ClaytonInfo 6787944395

April 2ndEaster Egg HuntRabun County Recreation DepartmentTigerInfo 7067824600

April 4thEaster Egg HuntHillside Orchard FarmsTigerInfo 7067824995 7067822776

April 19thTour of Georgia Gran FondoMain Street ClaytonInfo wwwgfncscom

April 25thCelebrate Clayton PEARLs 5KRamey Blvd ClaytonInfo 7064901243

April 25th - 26th2015 Celebrate ClaytonDowntown ClaytonInfo wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

North Georgia Arts Guild Artist ProgramsClayton City Hall ClaytonInfo wwwnorthgeorgiaartsguildcomMarch 19thPatrice Young - The Story of PaintingApril 16thJennifer Moore - Graphic Art Design

North Georgia Community PlayersDillard Playhouse DillardInfo wwwngcommunityplayerscom

March 6th - 8th 13th - 15thldquoThe Secret Case of Sherlock Holmesrdquo

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queensrdquo

continued

Hambidge CenterRabun GapInfo wwwhambidgeorg

March 7thFirst Saturday Gristmill Visit

March 14th - Artistsrsquo Talks

March 21st - Nature Hikes

TOWNS COUNTY

March 14thFirst Annual White Blaze ShindigTop of Georgia HostelHiawasseeInfo wwwtopofgeorgiahostelcom

April 11thPlant Affair on the SquareHiawasseeInfo 7068966240

April 19th - May 16thRhododendron FestivalGeorgia Mountain FairgroundsHiawasseeInfo 7068964191

On Stage at the Peacock Performing Arts Center

Theater goers in the Hayesville North Carolina area all know that attending a show at the Peacock Performing Arts Center is a must What you will

AumlUK[OLYLPZIPNJP[`LU[LY[HPUTLU[PU[OPZXPL[TVU-tain town The theater comfortably seats 250 guests and center not only features community theatre and live mu-sic but ballroom dance classes and childrenrsquos drama camps

Coming up in April is Sylvia - A Romantic Comedy April 3 - 5 amp 10 - 12 After 22 years of child-rearing

in the suburbs Greg and Kate have moved to Manhat-

[HU(TPKJHYLLYHUKYLSH[PVUZOPWJOHUNLZYLNAumlUKZa street-smart dog (Sylvia) in the park who becomes a

major bone of contention for the couple in this romantic

comedy by AR Gurney

Tickets available online for Sylvia now We hope `V JHU AumlUK [OL [PTL [V QVYUL` V]LY [OL TVU[HPUto enjoy this play Coming up in May and June is The WP[AumlYL YPSS ( 4ZPJHS -VY HKKP[PVUHS PUMVYTH[PVUyou may contact The Peacock Playhouse amp Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church St Hayesville NC 28904 - 8283892787

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 31

Franklin North CarolinaMain Street

32 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Young Harris CollegeYoung HarrisInfo 8002413754

March 1st - ldquoThe Mikadordquo

March 3rdCommunity Band Concert

March 17thAn Evening of Irish Music

March 20th - 21stAn Evening at the USO

March 20th)SHJRVSLZOL6[OLYPKLVM0UAumlUP[`

March 26thGuitar Ensemble Concert

March 27thldquoThe Credeaux Canvasrdquo

March 27th - Earth Moon and Sun

April 9th - Acapalooza

April 10th - 11thGeorgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

April 11thSongs From a New World

April 14thPiano Ensemble Concert

April 16thConcert Band Spring Extravaganza

April 17th 24thCosmic Concert Pink Floydrsquos The Wall

April 18th - Bach to Rock

April 20th - Jazz Band Concert

April 21st - Percussion Ensembl

April 21st - 25thldquoGood Boys and Truerdquo

April 28th - Musical Theater Revue

Hightower Creek VineyardsHiawasseeInfo 7068968963

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Day Celebration

March 21stVino and Vibes Spring Kick Offwith Raven and Red

UNION COUNTY

March 2nd and [OLAumlYZ[4VUKH`VMLHJOTVU[OAlzheimerrsquos Support GroupCadence BankBlairsvilleInfo 7707892044

March 2nd and each Mon-day through Thursday and SaturdayKnitterrsquos Knitch Crochet ClassesBlairsvilleInfo 7068351078

March 3rd and each TuesdaySmoky Mountain MelodiesFirst United Methodist ChurchBlairsvilleInfo 7063793836

March 4th and each Wednesday through April 1stNational Alliance on Mental Illness Education ProgramUnion General HospitalBlairsvilleInfo 7068356649

March 4th and each WednesdayBingoHaralson Memorial Civic CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7063005722

March 5th and each ThursdayTrivia at the ViewUnion County Community CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7064396092

April 11thEaster Egg HuntMeeks Park BlairsvilleInfo 7064396074

April 10th - 11thWritersrsquo ConferenceThe Art CenterBlue RidgeInfo 7066322144

April 22nd - 26thBlairsville Kiwanis FairAirport Industrial DriveBlairsvilleInfo 7067816552

April 24th - 25thMountain Home ShowNorth Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsvilleInfo wwwmountainhomeshowcom

Georgia Mountain Research CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7067452655

March 20thBackyard Beekeeping

April 23rdGrowing the Great Pumpkin

Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue RidgeInfo 7066329223

March 1stldquoBrighton Beach Memoirsrdquo

March 13th - 15th 20th - 22ndldquoThe Secret Gardenrdquo

March 27th - 28thRoxie Watson Band

April 9th - 12th 16th - 29th 23rd - 26thldquoThe Moving of Lilla Bartonrdquo

CLAY COUNTY NC

March 6th and each Friday NightLive MusicEagle Fork Vineyards HayesvilleInfo 8283898466

March 6th and each Friday NightFriday Nights at Clayrsquos CornerBrasstownInfo 8288373797

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Hallelujah GirlsrdquoLicklog Players Community TheaterHayesvilleInfo 8283898632

John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstownInfo 8288372775 800FOLKSCH

March 6th - Barker Brothers

March 7th 21st April 4thContra amp Square Dance

March 13th - Barralon Brothers

March 14th - Empty Bowl 2015

March 19th - Jim Lloyd

March 29thBrasstown Concert Associationpresents Paul NeebeInfo 8288371863 8283894210

Peacock Performing Arts CenterHayesvilleInfo 8283892787

March 14thSongwritersrsquo Showcase

April 3rd - 5th 10th - 12thldquoSylviardquo

April 18thLon Eldridge amp the 9th Street Stompers

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

MACON COUNTY NC

March 14thHighlands Annual Chili Cook-OffCommunity BuildingHighlandsInfo 8285262112

March 26thRichter-Uzur Guitar amp Cello Duopresented by the Arts Council of Macon CountyLocation TBAInfo 8285247683

April 4thCommunity Easter Egg HuntHighlands Rec Park amp Civic CenterInfo 8285265841

Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts CenterHighlandsInfo 8285269047

February 19th - March 1stMystery Dinner TheaterldquoMurder Not Prohibitedrdquo

March 8thBolshoi Ballet Romeo and Juliet

March 14thMET La Donnadel Lago

April 19thBolshoi Ballet Ivan the Terrible

April 25thMET Cavallenia Rusticana and Pagliacca

Smoky Mountain Centerfor Performing ArtsFranklinInfo 8662734615 8285241598wwwGreatMountainMusiccom

March 6thMark Lowry and the Martins

March 7th - Wade Hayes

March 14thNatural Bodybuilding amp Physique Federation Competition

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March 27th-28thDisneyrsquos Aristocats Kids A Puuuurfectly Fantastical Musical

April 25th - Don Williams

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 33

Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

34 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

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Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

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The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

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DowntownClayton

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Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 41

Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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44 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 45

Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

46 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

30 + Acres GATED MOUNTAIN TOP ESCAPE RV Padbarn and workshop

799000

RUSTIC 5BR 42BA CRAFTSMAN STYLE MOUNTAIN

HOME With Magnificent Mountain Views $899500

ORCHARD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB LAKE FRONT LIVING 4 SIDED BRICK LAKE MOUNTAIN AND GOLF

COURSE VIEWS $495000

5+ ACRES IN PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY Mountain

Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

ORCHARD COMMUNITY HOME Designed for easy living

Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

SOQUE RIVERFRONT BUNGALOW 3BR 2BA cabin wfireplace basement and loft

399000

INCREDIBLE SOQUE RIVER HOME 4BR 35BA 2 Car Garage

wUnfinished studio above $699500

IN THE ORCHARD GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Year Round

Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

56 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

58 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

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I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

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ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

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ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

March 6th - 8thFolk to Fine Art FestivalCommerceInfo 7063352954

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thSpring Wine Highway WeekendsGeorgia Wine CountryInfo 7068789463wwwgeorgiawinecom

April 24th - 26thBud Break Wine TourParticipating Wineries of North Georgia amp Western North CarolinaInfo 7067457483

STEPHENS COUNTY

March 8thMade in America Late Winter ConcertBaptist Conference CenterToccoaInfo 7068868614

March 21st2015 Parenting Event RaisingHealthy Kids in the Digital AgeToccoa Falls CollegeToccoa FallsInfo 7067795736

March 26th April 23rd May 21stPower House for Kids TrainingDarkness to LightPower House for Kids ToccoaInfo 7068862290

Northeast Georgia Community Concert SeriesThe Schaefer Center ToccoaInfo 7062977121wwwnegaconcertscom

March 19th - The Celtic Tenors

April 9th - Fernando Varela

April 28th - ldquoDellarsquos Dinersrdquo

HABERSHAM COUNTY

March 7th4th Annual Casino Night FundraiserldquoBootleg Bash A Night at the Roaring 20s SpeakeasyrdquoCornelia Community HouseCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 13th2nd Annual Color Me Green 5k and Fun RunLevel Grove Elementary SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 14thSHYRLZ]PSSLOMAringL2ClarkesvilleInfo 7067542220

March 17thSt Patrickrsquos Day Double Bowling TournamentClarkesville Lanes ClarkesvilleInfo 7067784654

March 28thDancing with the Stars for HopeHabersham Central High SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067763406wwwdancingwiththestarsforhopeorg

April 17th - 18thApple Blossom BBQ FestivalCornelia City ParkCorneliaInfo 7067784654

April 25thBaldwin Clean-Up DayMitchell Gailey City ParkBaldwinInfo 7067784654

Habersham Community TheatreClarkesvilleInfo wwwhabershamtheaterorg

February 20th - 22nd 26th - March 1stldquoDriving Miss Daisyrdquo

April 17th - 19th 23rd - 26thldquoA Biddy Full Dayrdquo

Mauldin House GardensClarkesvilleInfo 7067544216

April 4thPictures with the Easter Bunny

April 25thMagical Gardens at Mauldin

Grant Street Music RoomClarkesvilleInfo 7067543541

March 7th - Chase Thomas Band

March 14thPepperland Music Camp for Kids Pre Saint Paddyrsquos Celebration and Fundraiser

March 28th - Underhill Rose

WHITE COUNTY

March 6thTaste of the TownBlack and White Masquerade BallUnicoi Lodge HelenInfo 7068655356

continued

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thApril 18thSwinging in the Vines Music SeriesSautee-Nacoochee VineyardsSauteeInfo 7068781056

March 28th26th Annual Trout TournamentChattahoochee River HelenInfo 7068782908

April 3rd and each Tuesday and Friday through September 4thBingoHelen Chamber of Commerce FesthalleHelenInfo 7068781908

April 11thSpringfest 2015Helen Festhalle HelenInfo 7068781908

Helen Arts amp Heritage CenterHelenInfo 7068783933 wwwhelenartsorg

March 28thldquoSpring Feverrdquo Fashion Show and Luncheon

April 21stldquoPreserving the Old Mountain Waysrdquo

North Georgia ZooClevelandInfo 7063487279

March 7th - 8thBouncing Babies

March 15th April 19thBehind the Scenes Tour

April 2nd - 5thEaster Festival

April 6th - 11thSpringfest

April 14thMommy amp Me at the Zoo

Smithgall WoodsHelenInfo 7068783087

March 7th April 4thFirst Visit Tours

March 28thWomen in the Shadow of Yonah

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 29

30 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The Licklog Players Present The Hallelujah Girls

April 17 - 19 amp 24 - 26 2015

Licklog Players a community theater serving Hayesville and Western NC since 1978 In addition to spectacular shows on state the Licklog Players also occasionally of-

fers acting classes for adults and children Coming up in April they will present The Hallelujah Girls A Southern Comedy by Jones Hope amp Wooten

The storyline will keep you laughing and begging for more The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes

place in SPA-DEE-DAH the abandoned church-turned day

spa where a group of girlfriends gathers every Friday after-

noon After the loss of a dear friend the women realize time is

precious and if theyrsquore going to change their lives and achieve

their dreams they have to get on it now But with Carlene

having buried three husbands already Nitarsquos nerves shot from

YUUPUNPU[LYMLYLUJLIL[^LLUOLYZVUHUKOPZWYVIH[PVUVMAuml-

cer Mavis wondering how she can fake her own death to get

out of a stagnant marriage and sweet Crystal singing Christ-

mas carols with her own hilarious lyrics how will Sugar Lee

their high-spirited determined leader keep them motivated

By the time these ladies launch their new improved lives

yoursquove got a side-splitting joyful comedy that will make you

laugh out loud and shout ldquoHallelujahrdquo

We urge you to make plans to enjoy this show and vis-it Hayesville for shopping and dinner before the show and certainly donrsquot miss ldquothe Squarerdquo For additonal information contact Licklog Players 18 Creekside Circle Hayesville NC 28904 or call 8283898632 or visit wwwlicklogplayersorg

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

Babyland General HospitalClevelandInfo 7068652171wwwcabbagepatchkidscom

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Celebration

March 28thMagical Easter Eggstravaganza

RABUN COUNTY

March 5th - 6th April 3rdFull Moon Suspension Bridge HikeTallulah Gorge State ParkTallulah FallsInfo 7067547981

March 19 amp the third Thursday of each month through NovemberRabun Trout Unlimited MeetingThe TUScout Hut ClaytonInfo rabuntuorg

March 20th- 21stFrills amp Frogs Childrenrsquos Consignment SaleRabun Event Center ClaytonInfo 6787944395

April 2ndEaster Egg HuntRabun County Recreation DepartmentTigerInfo 7067824600

April 4thEaster Egg HuntHillside Orchard FarmsTigerInfo 7067824995 7067822776

April 19thTour of Georgia Gran FondoMain Street ClaytonInfo wwwgfncscom

April 25thCelebrate Clayton PEARLs 5KRamey Blvd ClaytonInfo 7064901243

April 25th - 26th2015 Celebrate ClaytonDowntown ClaytonInfo wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

North Georgia Arts Guild Artist ProgramsClayton City Hall ClaytonInfo wwwnorthgeorgiaartsguildcomMarch 19thPatrice Young - The Story of PaintingApril 16thJennifer Moore - Graphic Art Design

North Georgia Community PlayersDillard Playhouse DillardInfo wwwngcommunityplayerscom

March 6th - 8th 13th - 15thldquoThe Secret Case of Sherlock Holmesrdquo

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queensrdquo

continued

Hambidge CenterRabun GapInfo wwwhambidgeorg

March 7thFirst Saturday Gristmill Visit

March 14th - Artistsrsquo Talks

March 21st - Nature Hikes

TOWNS COUNTY

March 14thFirst Annual White Blaze ShindigTop of Georgia HostelHiawasseeInfo wwwtopofgeorgiahostelcom

April 11thPlant Affair on the SquareHiawasseeInfo 7068966240

April 19th - May 16thRhododendron FestivalGeorgia Mountain FairgroundsHiawasseeInfo 7068964191

On Stage at the Peacock Performing Arts Center

Theater goers in the Hayesville North Carolina area all know that attending a show at the Peacock Performing Arts Center is a must What you will

AumlUK[OLYLPZIPNJP[`LU[LY[HPUTLU[PU[OPZXPL[TVU-tain town The theater comfortably seats 250 guests and center not only features community theatre and live mu-sic but ballroom dance classes and childrenrsquos drama camps

Coming up in April is Sylvia - A Romantic Comedy April 3 - 5 amp 10 - 12 After 22 years of child-rearing

in the suburbs Greg and Kate have moved to Manhat-

[HU(TPKJHYLLYHUKYLSH[PVUZOPWJOHUNLZYLNAumlUKZa street-smart dog (Sylvia) in the park who becomes a

major bone of contention for the couple in this romantic

comedy by AR Gurney

Tickets available online for Sylvia now We hope `V JHU AumlUK [OL [PTL [V QVYUL` V]LY [OL TVU[HPUto enjoy this play Coming up in May and June is The WP[AumlYL YPSS ( 4ZPJHS -VY HKKP[PVUHS PUMVYTH[PVUyou may contact The Peacock Playhouse amp Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church St Hayesville NC 28904 - 8283892787

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 31

Franklin North CarolinaMain Street

32 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Young Harris CollegeYoung HarrisInfo 8002413754

March 1st - ldquoThe Mikadordquo

March 3rdCommunity Band Concert

March 17thAn Evening of Irish Music

March 20th - 21stAn Evening at the USO

March 20th)SHJRVSLZOL6[OLYPKLVM0UAumlUP[`

March 26thGuitar Ensemble Concert

March 27thldquoThe Credeaux Canvasrdquo

March 27th - Earth Moon and Sun

April 9th - Acapalooza

April 10th - 11thGeorgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

April 11thSongs From a New World

April 14thPiano Ensemble Concert

April 16thConcert Band Spring Extravaganza

April 17th 24thCosmic Concert Pink Floydrsquos The Wall

April 18th - Bach to Rock

April 20th - Jazz Band Concert

April 21st - Percussion Ensembl

April 21st - 25thldquoGood Boys and Truerdquo

April 28th - Musical Theater Revue

Hightower Creek VineyardsHiawasseeInfo 7068968963

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Day Celebration

March 21stVino and Vibes Spring Kick Offwith Raven and Red

UNION COUNTY

March 2nd and [OLAumlYZ[4VUKH`VMLHJOTVU[OAlzheimerrsquos Support GroupCadence BankBlairsvilleInfo 7707892044

March 2nd and each Mon-day through Thursday and SaturdayKnitterrsquos Knitch Crochet ClassesBlairsvilleInfo 7068351078

March 3rd and each TuesdaySmoky Mountain MelodiesFirst United Methodist ChurchBlairsvilleInfo 7063793836

March 4th and each Wednesday through April 1stNational Alliance on Mental Illness Education ProgramUnion General HospitalBlairsvilleInfo 7068356649

March 4th and each WednesdayBingoHaralson Memorial Civic CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7063005722

March 5th and each ThursdayTrivia at the ViewUnion County Community CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7064396092

April 11thEaster Egg HuntMeeks Park BlairsvilleInfo 7064396074

April 10th - 11thWritersrsquo ConferenceThe Art CenterBlue RidgeInfo 7066322144

April 22nd - 26thBlairsville Kiwanis FairAirport Industrial DriveBlairsvilleInfo 7067816552

April 24th - 25thMountain Home ShowNorth Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsvilleInfo wwwmountainhomeshowcom

Georgia Mountain Research CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7067452655

March 20thBackyard Beekeeping

April 23rdGrowing the Great Pumpkin

Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue RidgeInfo 7066329223

March 1stldquoBrighton Beach Memoirsrdquo

March 13th - 15th 20th - 22ndldquoThe Secret Gardenrdquo

March 27th - 28thRoxie Watson Band

April 9th - 12th 16th - 29th 23rd - 26thldquoThe Moving of Lilla Bartonrdquo

CLAY COUNTY NC

March 6th and each Friday NightLive MusicEagle Fork Vineyards HayesvilleInfo 8283898466

March 6th and each Friday NightFriday Nights at Clayrsquos CornerBrasstownInfo 8288373797

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Hallelujah GirlsrdquoLicklog Players Community TheaterHayesvilleInfo 8283898632

John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstownInfo 8288372775 800FOLKSCH

March 6th - Barker Brothers

March 7th 21st April 4thContra amp Square Dance

March 13th - Barralon Brothers

March 14th - Empty Bowl 2015

March 19th - Jim Lloyd

March 29thBrasstown Concert Associationpresents Paul NeebeInfo 8288371863 8283894210

Peacock Performing Arts CenterHayesvilleInfo 8283892787

March 14thSongwritersrsquo Showcase

April 3rd - 5th 10th - 12thldquoSylviardquo

April 18thLon Eldridge amp the 9th Street Stompers

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

MACON COUNTY NC

March 14thHighlands Annual Chili Cook-OffCommunity BuildingHighlandsInfo 8285262112

March 26thRichter-Uzur Guitar amp Cello Duopresented by the Arts Council of Macon CountyLocation TBAInfo 8285247683

April 4thCommunity Easter Egg HuntHighlands Rec Park amp Civic CenterInfo 8285265841

Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts CenterHighlandsInfo 8285269047

February 19th - March 1stMystery Dinner TheaterldquoMurder Not Prohibitedrdquo

March 8thBolshoi Ballet Romeo and Juliet

March 14thMET La Donnadel Lago

April 19thBolshoi Ballet Ivan the Terrible

April 25thMET Cavallenia Rusticana and Pagliacca

Smoky Mountain Centerfor Performing ArtsFranklinInfo 8662734615 8285241598wwwGreatMountainMusiccom

March 6thMark Lowry and the Martins

March 7th - Wade Hayes

March 14thNatural Bodybuilding amp Physique Federation Competition

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March 27th-28thDisneyrsquos Aristocats Kids A Puuuurfectly Fantastical Musical

April 25th - Don Williams

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 33

Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

34 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

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Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

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The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

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DowntownClayton

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Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

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Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

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Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

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Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 51

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

30 + Acres GATED MOUNTAIN TOP ESCAPE RV Padbarn and workshop

799000

RUSTIC 5BR 42BA CRAFTSMAN STYLE MOUNTAIN

HOME With Magnificent Mountain Views $899500

ORCHARD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB LAKE FRONT LIVING 4 SIDED BRICK LAKE MOUNTAIN AND GOLF

COURSE VIEWS $495000

5+ ACRES IN PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY Mountain

Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

ORCHARD COMMUNITY HOME Designed for easy living

Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

SOQUE RIVERFRONT BUNGALOW 3BR 2BA cabin wfireplace basement and loft

399000

INCREDIBLE SOQUE RIVER HOME 4BR 35BA 2 Car Garage

wUnfinished studio above $699500

IN THE ORCHARD GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Year Round

Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

56 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

58 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

March 6th - 8thFolk to Fine Art FestivalCommerceInfo 7063352954

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thSpring Wine Highway WeekendsGeorgia Wine CountryInfo 7068789463wwwgeorgiawinecom

April 24th - 26thBud Break Wine TourParticipating Wineries of North Georgia amp Western North CarolinaInfo 7067457483

STEPHENS COUNTY

March 8thMade in America Late Winter ConcertBaptist Conference CenterToccoaInfo 7068868614

March 21st2015 Parenting Event RaisingHealthy Kids in the Digital AgeToccoa Falls CollegeToccoa FallsInfo 7067795736

March 26th April 23rd May 21stPower House for Kids TrainingDarkness to LightPower House for Kids ToccoaInfo 7068862290

Northeast Georgia Community Concert SeriesThe Schaefer Center ToccoaInfo 7062977121wwwnegaconcertscom

March 19th - The Celtic Tenors

April 9th - Fernando Varela

April 28th - ldquoDellarsquos Dinersrdquo

HABERSHAM COUNTY

March 7th4th Annual Casino Night FundraiserldquoBootleg Bash A Night at the Roaring 20s SpeakeasyrdquoCornelia Community HouseCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 13th2nd Annual Color Me Green 5k and Fun RunLevel Grove Elementary SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 14thSHYRLZ]PSSLOMAringL2ClarkesvilleInfo 7067542220

March 17thSt Patrickrsquos Day Double Bowling TournamentClarkesville Lanes ClarkesvilleInfo 7067784654

March 28thDancing with the Stars for HopeHabersham Central High SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067763406wwwdancingwiththestarsforhopeorg

April 17th - 18thApple Blossom BBQ FestivalCornelia City ParkCorneliaInfo 7067784654

April 25thBaldwin Clean-Up DayMitchell Gailey City ParkBaldwinInfo 7067784654

Habersham Community TheatreClarkesvilleInfo wwwhabershamtheaterorg

February 20th - 22nd 26th - March 1stldquoDriving Miss Daisyrdquo

April 17th - 19th 23rd - 26thldquoA Biddy Full Dayrdquo

Mauldin House GardensClarkesvilleInfo 7067544216

April 4thPictures with the Easter Bunny

April 25thMagical Gardens at Mauldin

Grant Street Music RoomClarkesvilleInfo 7067543541

March 7th - Chase Thomas Band

March 14thPepperland Music Camp for Kids Pre Saint Paddyrsquos Celebration and Fundraiser

March 28th - Underhill Rose

WHITE COUNTY

March 6thTaste of the TownBlack and White Masquerade BallUnicoi Lodge HelenInfo 7068655356

continued

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thApril 18thSwinging in the Vines Music SeriesSautee-Nacoochee VineyardsSauteeInfo 7068781056

March 28th26th Annual Trout TournamentChattahoochee River HelenInfo 7068782908

April 3rd and each Tuesday and Friday through September 4thBingoHelen Chamber of Commerce FesthalleHelenInfo 7068781908

April 11thSpringfest 2015Helen Festhalle HelenInfo 7068781908

Helen Arts amp Heritage CenterHelenInfo 7068783933 wwwhelenartsorg

March 28thldquoSpring Feverrdquo Fashion Show and Luncheon

April 21stldquoPreserving the Old Mountain Waysrdquo

North Georgia ZooClevelandInfo 7063487279

March 7th - 8thBouncing Babies

March 15th April 19thBehind the Scenes Tour

April 2nd - 5thEaster Festival

April 6th - 11thSpringfest

April 14thMommy amp Me at the Zoo

Smithgall WoodsHelenInfo 7068783087

March 7th April 4thFirst Visit Tours

March 28thWomen in the Shadow of Yonah

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 29

30 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The Licklog Players Present The Hallelujah Girls

April 17 - 19 amp 24 - 26 2015

Licklog Players a community theater serving Hayesville and Western NC since 1978 In addition to spectacular shows on state the Licklog Players also occasionally of-

fers acting classes for adults and children Coming up in April they will present The Hallelujah Girls A Southern Comedy by Jones Hope amp Wooten

The storyline will keep you laughing and begging for more The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes

place in SPA-DEE-DAH the abandoned church-turned day

spa where a group of girlfriends gathers every Friday after-

noon After the loss of a dear friend the women realize time is

precious and if theyrsquore going to change their lives and achieve

their dreams they have to get on it now But with Carlene

having buried three husbands already Nitarsquos nerves shot from

YUUPUNPU[LYMLYLUJLIL[^LLUOLYZVUHUKOPZWYVIH[PVUVMAuml-

cer Mavis wondering how she can fake her own death to get

out of a stagnant marriage and sweet Crystal singing Christ-

mas carols with her own hilarious lyrics how will Sugar Lee

their high-spirited determined leader keep them motivated

By the time these ladies launch their new improved lives

yoursquove got a side-splitting joyful comedy that will make you

laugh out loud and shout ldquoHallelujahrdquo

We urge you to make plans to enjoy this show and vis-it Hayesville for shopping and dinner before the show and certainly donrsquot miss ldquothe Squarerdquo For additonal information contact Licklog Players 18 Creekside Circle Hayesville NC 28904 or call 8283898632 or visit wwwlicklogplayersorg

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

Babyland General HospitalClevelandInfo 7068652171wwwcabbagepatchkidscom

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Celebration

March 28thMagical Easter Eggstravaganza

RABUN COUNTY

March 5th - 6th April 3rdFull Moon Suspension Bridge HikeTallulah Gorge State ParkTallulah FallsInfo 7067547981

March 19 amp the third Thursday of each month through NovemberRabun Trout Unlimited MeetingThe TUScout Hut ClaytonInfo rabuntuorg

March 20th- 21stFrills amp Frogs Childrenrsquos Consignment SaleRabun Event Center ClaytonInfo 6787944395

April 2ndEaster Egg HuntRabun County Recreation DepartmentTigerInfo 7067824600

April 4thEaster Egg HuntHillside Orchard FarmsTigerInfo 7067824995 7067822776

April 19thTour of Georgia Gran FondoMain Street ClaytonInfo wwwgfncscom

April 25thCelebrate Clayton PEARLs 5KRamey Blvd ClaytonInfo 7064901243

April 25th - 26th2015 Celebrate ClaytonDowntown ClaytonInfo wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

North Georgia Arts Guild Artist ProgramsClayton City Hall ClaytonInfo wwwnorthgeorgiaartsguildcomMarch 19thPatrice Young - The Story of PaintingApril 16thJennifer Moore - Graphic Art Design

North Georgia Community PlayersDillard Playhouse DillardInfo wwwngcommunityplayerscom

March 6th - 8th 13th - 15thldquoThe Secret Case of Sherlock Holmesrdquo

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queensrdquo

continued

Hambidge CenterRabun GapInfo wwwhambidgeorg

March 7thFirst Saturday Gristmill Visit

March 14th - Artistsrsquo Talks

March 21st - Nature Hikes

TOWNS COUNTY

March 14thFirst Annual White Blaze ShindigTop of Georgia HostelHiawasseeInfo wwwtopofgeorgiahostelcom

April 11thPlant Affair on the SquareHiawasseeInfo 7068966240

April 19th - May 16thRhododendron FestivalGeorgia Mountain FairgroundsHiawasseeInfo 7068964191

On Stage at the Peacock Performing Arts Center

Theater goers in the Hayesville North Carolina area all know that attending a show at the Peacock Performing Arts Center is a must What you will

AumlUK[OLYLPZIPNJP[`LU[LY[HPUTLU[PU[OPZXPL[TVU-tain town The theater comfortably seats 250 guests and center not only features community theatre and live mu-sic but ballroom dance classes and childrenrsquos drama camps

Coming up in April is Sylvia - A Romantic Comedy April 3 - 5 amp 10 - 12 After 22 years of child-rearing

in the suburbs Greg and Kate have moved to Manhat-

[HU(TPKJHYLLYHUKYLSH[PVUZOPWJOHUNLZYLNAumlUKZa street-smart dog (Sylvia) in the park who becomes a

major bone of contention for the couple in this romantic

comedy by AR Gurney

Tickets available online for Sylvia now We hope `V JHU AumlUK [OL [PTL [V QVYUL` V]LY [OL TVU[HPUto enjoy this play Coming up in May and June is The WP[AumlYL YPSS ( 4ZPJHS -VY HKKP[PVUHS PUMVYTH[PVUyou may contact The Peacock Playhouse amp Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church St Hayesville NC 28904 - 8283892787

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 31

Franklin North CarolinaMain Street

32 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Young Harris CollegeYoung HarrisInfo 8002413754

March 1st - ldquoThe Mikadordquo

March 3rdCommunity Band Concert

March 17thAn Evening of Irish Music

March 20th - 21stAn Evening at the USO

March 20th)SHJRVSLZOL6[OLYPKLVM0UAumlUP[`

March 26thGuitar Ensemble Concert

March 27thldquoThe Credeaux Canvasrdquo

March 27th - Earth Moon and Sun

April 9th - Acapalooza

April 10th - 11thGeorgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

April 11thSongs From a New World

April 14thPiano Ensemble Concert

April 16thConcert Band Spring Extravaganza

April 17th 24thCosmic Concert Pink Floydrsquos The Wall

April 18th - Bach to Rock

April 20th - Jazz Band Concert

April 21st - Percussion Ensembl

April 21st - 25thldquoGood Boys and Truerdquo

April 28th - Musical Theater Revue

Hightower Creek VineyardsHiawasseeInfo 7068968963

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Day Celebration

March 21stVino and Vibes Spring Kick Offwith Raven and Red

UNION COUNTY

March 2nd and [OLAumlYZ[4VUKH`VMLHJOTVU[OAlzheimerrsquos Support GroupCadence BankBlairsvilleInfo 7707892044

March 2nd and each Mon-day through Thursday and SaturdayKnitterrsquos Knitch Crochet ClassesBlairsvilleInfo 7068351078

March 3rd and each TuesdaySmoky Mountain MelodiesFirst United Methodist ChurchBlairsvilleInfo 7063793836

March 4th and each Wednesday through April 1stNational Alliance on Mental Illness Education ProgramUnion General HospitalBlairsvilleInfo 7068356649

March 4th and each WednesdayBingoHaralson Memorial Civic CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7063005722

March 5th and each ThursdayTrivia at the ViewUnion County Community CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7064396092

April 11thEaster Egg HuntMeeks Park BlairsvilleInfo 7064396074

April 10th - 11thWritersrsquo ConferenceThe Art CenterBlue RidgeInfo 7066322144

April 22nd - 26thBlairsville Kiwanis FairAirport Industrial DriveBlairsvilleInfo 7067816552

April 24th - 25thMountain Home ShowNorth Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsvilleInfo wwwmountainhomeshowcom

Georgia Mountain Research CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7067452655

March 20thBackyard Beekeeping

April 23rdGrowing the Great Pumpkin

Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue RidgeInfo 7066329223

March 1stldquoBrighton Beach Memoirsrdquo

March 13th - 15th 20th - 22ndldquoThe Secret Gardenrdquo

March 27th - 28thRoxie Watson Band

April 9th - 12th 16th - 29th 23rd - 26thldquoThe Moving of Lilla Bartonrdquo

CLAY COUNTY NC

March 6th and each Friday NightLive MusicEagle Fork Vineyards HayesvilleInfo 8283898466

March 6th and each Friday NightFriday Nights at Clayrsquos CornerBrasstownInfo 8288373797

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Hallelujah GirlsrdquoLicklog Players Community TheaterHayesvilleInfo 8283898632

John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstownInfo 8288372775 800FOLKSCH

March 6th - Barker Brothers

March 7th 21st April 4thContra amp Square Dance

March 13th - Barralon Brothers

March 14th - Empty Bowl 2015

March 19th - Jim Lloyd

March 29thBrasstown Concert Associationpresents Paul NeebeInfo 8288371863 8283894210

Peacock Performing Arts CenterHayesvilleInfo 8283892787

March 14thSongwritersrsquo Showcase

April 3rd - 5th 10th - 12thldquoSylviardquo

April 18thLon Eldridge amp the 9th Street Stompers

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

MACON COUNTY NC

March 14thHighlands Annual Chili Cook-OffCommunity BuildingHighlandsInfo 8285262112

March 26thRichter-Uzur Guitar amp Cello Duopresented by the Arts Council of Macon CountyLocation TBAInfo 8285247683

April 4thCommunity Easter Egg HuntHighlands Rec Park amp Civic CenterInfo 8285265841

Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts CenterHighlandsInfo 8285269047

February 19th - March 1stMystery Dinner TheaterldquoMurder Not Prohibitedrdquo

March 8thBolshoi Ballet Romeo and Juliet

March 14thMET La Donnadel Lago

April 19thBolshoi Ballet Ivan the Terrible

April 25thMET Cavallenia Rusticana and Pagliacca

Smoky Mountain Centerfor Performing ArtsFranklinInfo 8662734615 8285241598wwwGreatMountainMusiccom

March 6thMark Lowry and the Martins

March 7th - Wade Hayes

March 14thNatural Bodybuilding amp Physique Federation Competition

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March 27th-28thDisneyrsquos Aristocats Kids A Puuuurfectly Fantastical Musical

April 25th - Don Williams

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 33

Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

34 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

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Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

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The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

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DowntownClayton

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Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 41

Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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44 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 45

Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

46 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

30 + Acres GATED MOUNTAIN TOP ESCAPE RV Padbarn and workshop

799000

RUSTIC 5BR 42BA CRAFTSMAN STYLE MOUNTAIN

HOME With Magnificent Mountain Views $899500

ORCHARD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB LAKE FRONT LIVING 4 SIDED BRICK LAKE MOUNTAIN AND GOLF

COURSE VIEWS $495000

5+ ACRES IN PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY Mountain

Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

ORCHARD COMMUNITY HOME Designed for easy living

Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

SOQUE RIVERFRONT BUNGALOW 3BR 2BA cabin wfireplace basement and loft

399000

INCREDIBLE SOQUE RIVER HOME 4BR 35BA 2 Car Garage

wUnfinished studio above $699500

IN THE ORCHARD GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Year Round

Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

56 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

58 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

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I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

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ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

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ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

March 6th - 8thFolk to Fine Art FestivalCommerceInfo 7063352954

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thSpring Wine Highway WeekendsGeorgia Wine CountryInfo 7068789463wwwgeorgiawinecom

April 24th - 26thBud Break Wine TourParticipating Wineries of North Georgia amp Western North CarolinaInfo 7067457483

STEPHENS COUNTY

March 8thMade in America Late Winter ConcertBaptist Conference CenterToccoaInfo 7068868614

March 21st2015 Parenting Event RaisingHealthy Kids in the Digital AgeToccoa Falls CollegeToccoa FallsInfo 7067795736

March 26th April 23rd May 21stPower House for Kids TrainingDarkness to LightPower House for Kids ToccoaInfo 7068862290

Northeast Georgia Community Concert SeriesThe Schaefer Center ToccoaInfo 7062977121wwwnegaconcertscom

March 19th - The Celtic Tenors

April 9th - Fernando Varela

April 28th - ldquoDellarsquos Dinersrdquo

HABERSHAM COUNTY

March 7th4th Annual Casino Night FundraiserldquoBootleg Bash A Night at the Roaring 20s SpeakeasyrdquoCornelia Community HouseCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 13th2nd Annual Color Me Green 5k and Fun RunLevel Grove Elementary SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 14thSHYRLZ]PSSLOMAringL2ClarkesvilleInfo 7067542220

March 17thSt Patrickrsquos Day Double Bowling TournamentClarkesville Lanes ClarkesvilleInfo 7067784654

March 28thDancing with the Stars for HopeHabersham Central High SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067763406wwwdancingwiththestarsforhopeorg

April 17th - 18thApple Blossom BBQ FestivalCornelia City ParkCorneliaInfo 7067784654

April 25thBaldwin Clean-Up DayMitchell Gailey City ParkBaldwinInfo 7067784654

Habersham Community TheatreClarkesvilleInfo wwwhabershamtheaterorg

February 20th - 22nd 26th - March 1stldquoDriving Miss Daisyrdquo

April 17th - 19th 23rd - 26thldquoA Biddy Full Dayrdquo

Mauldin House GardensClarkesvilleInfo 7067544216

April 4thPictures with the Easter Bunny

April 25thMagical Gardens at Mauldin

Grant Street Music RoomClarkesvilleInfo 7067543541

March 7th - Chase Thomas Band

March 14thPepperland Music Camp for Kids Pre Saint Paddyrsquos Celebration and Fundraiser

March 28th - Underhill Rose

WHITE COUNTY

March 6thTaste of the TownBlack and White Masquerade BallUnicoi Lodge HelenInfo 7068655356

continued

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thApril 18thSwinging in the Vines Music SeriesSautee-Nacoochee VineyardsSauteeInfo 7068781056

March 28th26th Annual Trout TournamentChattahoochee River HelenInfo 7068782908

April 3rd and each Tuesday and Friday through September 4thBingoHelen Chamber of Commerce FesthalleHelenInfo 7068781908

April 11thSpringfest 2015Helen Festhalle HelenInfo 7068781908

Helen Arts amp Heritage CenterHelenInfo 7068783933 wwwhelenartsorg

March 28thldquoSpring Feverrdquo Fashion Show and Luncheon

April 21stldquoPreserving the Old Mountain Waysrdquo

North Georgia ZooClevelandInfo 7063487279

March 7th - 8thBouncing Babies

March 15th April 19thBehind the Scenes Tour

April 2nd - 5thEaster Festival

April 6th - 11thSpringfest

April 14thMommy amp Me at the Zoo

Smithgall WoodsHelenInfo 7068783087

March 7th April 4thFirst Visit Tours

March 28thWomen in the Shadow of Yonah

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30 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The Licklog Players Present The Hallelujah Girls

April 17 - 19 amp 24 - 26 2015

Licklog Players a community theater serving Hayesville and Western NC since 1978 In addition to spectacular shows on state the Licklog Players also occasionally of-

fers acting classes for adults and children Coming up in April they will present The Hallelujah Girls A Southern Comedy by Jones Hope amp Wooten

The storyline will keep you laughing and begging for more The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes

place in SPA-DEE-DAH the abandoned church-turned day

spa where a group of girlfriends gathers every Friday after-

noon After the loss of a dear friend the women realize time is

precious and if theyrsquore going to change their lives and achieve

their dreams they have to get on it now But with Carlene

having buried three husbands already Nitarsquos nerves shot from

YUUPUNPU[LYMLYLUJLIL[^LLUOLYZVUHUKOPZWYVIH[PVUVMAuml-

cer Mavis wondering how she can fake her own death to get

out of a stagnant marriage and sweet Crystal singing Christ-

mas carols with her own hilarious lyrics how will Sugar Lee

their high-spirited determined leader keep them motivated

By the time these ladies launch their new improved lives

yoursquove got a side-splitting joyful comedy that will make you

laugh out loud and shout ldquoHallelujahrdquo

We urge you to make plans to enjoy this show and vis-it Hayesville for shopping and dinner before the show and certainly donrsquot miss ldquothe Squarerdquo For additonal information contact Licklog Players 18 Creekside Circle Hayesville NC 28904 or call 8283898632 or visit wwwlicklogplayersorg

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

Babyland General HospitalClevelandInfo 7068652171wwwcabbagepatchkidscom

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Celebration

March 28thMagical Easter Eggstravaganza

RABUN COUNTY

March 5th - 6th April 3rdFull Moon Suspension Bridge HikeTallulah Gorge State ParkTallulah FallsInfo 7067547981

March 19 amp the third Thursday of each month through NovemberRabun Trout Unlimited MeetingThe TUScout Hut ClaytonInfo rabuntuorg

March 20th- 21stFrills amp Frogs Childrenrsquos Consignment SaleRabun Event Center ClaytonInfo 6787944395

April 2ndEaster Egg HuntRabun County Recreation DepartmentTigerInfo 7067824600

April 4thEaster Egg HuntHillside Orchard FarmsTigerInfo 7067824995 7067822776

April 19thTour of Georgia Gran FondoMain Street ClaytonInfo wwwgfncscom

April 25thCelebrate Clayton PEARLs 5KRamey Blvd ClaytonInfo 7064901243

April 25th - 26th2015 Celebrate ClaytonDowntown ClaytonInfo wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

North Georgia Arts Guild Artist ProgramsClayton City Hall ClaytonInfo wwwnorthgeorgiaartsguildcomMarch 19thPatrice Young - The Story of PaintingApril 16thJennifer Moore - Graphic Art Design

North Georgia Community PlayersDillard Playhouse DillardInfo wwwngcommunityplayerscom

March 6th - 8th 13th - 15thldquoThe Secret Case of Sherlock Holmesrdquo

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queensrdquo

continued

Hambidge CenterRabun GapInfo wwwhambidgeorg

March 7thFirst Saturday Gristmill Visit

March 14th - Artistsrsquo Talks

March 21st - Nature Hikes

TOWNS COUNTY

March 14thFirst Annual White Blaze ShindigTop of Georgia HostelHiawasseeInfo wwwtopofgeorgiahostelcom

April 11thPlant Affair on the SquareHiawasseeInfo 7068966240

April 19th - May 16thRhododendron FestivalGeorgia Mountain FairgroundsHiawasseeInfo 7068964191

On Stage at the Peacock Performing Arts Center

Theater goers in the Hayesville North Carolina area all know that attending a show at the Peacock Performing Arts Center is a must What you will

AumlUK[OLYLPZIPNJP[`LU[LY[HPUTLU[PU[OPZXPL[TVU-tain town The theater comfortably seats 250 guests and center not only features community theatre and live mu-sic but ballroom dance classes and childrenrsquos drama camps

Coming up in April is Sylvia - A Romantic Comedy April 3 - 5 amp 10 - 12 After 22 years of child-rearing

in the suburbs Greg and Kate have moved to Manhat-

[HU(TPKJHYLLYHUKYLSH[PVUZOPWJOHUNLZYLNAumlUKZa street-smart dog (Sylvia) in the park who becomes a

major bone of contention for the couple in this romantic

comedy by AR Gurney

Tickets available online for Sylvia now We hope `V JHU AumlUK [OL [PTL [V QVYUL` V]LY [OL TVU[HPUto enjoy this play Coming up in May and June is The WP[AumlYL YPSS ( 4ZPJHS -VY HKKP[PVUHS PUMVYTH[PVUyou may contact The Peacock Playhouse amp Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church St Hayesville NC 28904 - 8283892787

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 31

Franklin North CarolinaMain Street

32 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Young Harris CollegeYoung HarrisInfo 8002413754

March 1st - ldquoThe Mikadordquo

March 3rdCommunity Band Concert

March 17thAn Evening of Irish Music

March 20th - 21stAn Evening at the USO

March 20th)SHJRVSLZOL6[OLYPKLVM0UAumlUP[`

March 26thGuitar Ensemble Concert

March 27thldquoThe Credeaux Canvasrdquo

March 27th - Earth Moon and Sun

April 9th - Acapalooza

April 10th - 11thGeorgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

April 11thSongs From a New World

April 14thPiano Ensemble Concert

April 16thConcert Band Spring Extravaganza

April 17th 24thCosmic Concert Pink Floydrsquos The Wall

April 18th - Bach to Rock

April 20th - Jazz Band Concert

April 21st - Percussion Ensembl

April 21st - 25thldquoGood Boys and Truerdquo

April 28th - Musical Theater Revue

Hightower Creek VineyardsHiawasseeInfo 7068968963

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Day Celebration

March 21stVino and Vibes Spring Kick Offwith Raven and Red

UNION COUNTY

March 2nd and [OLAumlYZ[4VUKH`VMLHJOTVU[OAlzheimerrsquos Support GroupCadence BankBlairsvilleInfo 7707892044

March 2nd and each Mon-day through Thursday and SaturdayKnitterrsquos Knitch Crochet ClassesBlairsvilleInfo 7068351078

March 3rd and each TuesdaySmoky Mountain MelodiesFirst United Methodist ChurchBlairsvilleInfo 7063793836

March 4th and each Wednesday through April 1stNational Alliance on Mental Illness Education ProgramUnion General HospitalBlairsvilleInfo 7068356649

March 4th and each WednesdayBingoHaralson Memorial Civic CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7063005722

March 5th and each ThursdayTrivia at the ViewUnion County Community CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7064396092

April 11thEaster Egg HuntMeeks Park BlairsvilleInfo 7064396074

April 10th - 11thWritersrsquo ConferenceThe Art CenterBlue RidgeInfo 7066322144

April 22nd - 26thBlairsville Kiwanis FairAirport Industrial DriveBlairsvilleInfo 7067816552

April 24th - 25thMountain Home ShowNorth Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsvilleInfo wwwmountainhomeshowcom

Georgia Mountain Research CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7067452655

March 20thBackyard Beekeeping

April 23rdGrowing the Great Pumpkin

Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue RidgeInfo 7066329223

March 1stldquoBrighton Beach Memoirsrdquo

March 13th - 15th 20th - 22ndldquoThe Secret Gardenrdquo

March 27th - 28thRoxie Watson Band

April 9th - 12th 16th - 29th 23rd - 26thldquoThe Moving of Lilla Bartonrdquo

CLAY COUNTY NC

March 6th and each Friday NightLive MusicEagle Fork Vineyards HayesvilleInfo 8283898466

March 6th and each Friday NightFriday Nights at Clayrsquos CornerBrasstownInfo 8288373797

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Hallelujah GirlsrdquoLicklog Players Community TheaterHayesvilleInfo 8283898632

John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstownInfo 8288372775 800FOLKSCH

March 6th - Barker Brothers

March 7th 21st April 4thContra amp Square Dance

March 13th - Barralon Brothers

March 14th - Empty Bowl 2015

March 19th - Jim Lloyd

March 29thBrasstown Concert Associationpresents Paul NeebeInfo 8288371863 8283894210

Peacock Performing Arts CenterHayesvilleInfo 8283892787

March 14thSongwritersrsquo Showcase

April 3rd - 5th 10th - 12thldquoSylviardquo

April 18thLon Eldridge amp the 9th Street Stompers

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

MACON COUNTY NC

March 14thHighlands Annual Chili Cook-OffCommunity BuildingHighlandsInfo 8285262112

March 26thRichter-Uzur Guitar amp Cello Duopresented by the Arts Council of Macon CountyLocation TBAInfo 8285247683

April 4thCommunity Easter Egg HuntHighlands Rec Park amp Civic CenterInfo 8285265841

Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts CenterHighlandsInfo 8285269047

February 19th - March 1stMystery Dinner TheaterldquoMurder Not Prohibitedrdquo

March 8thBolshoi Ballet Romeo and Juliet

March 14thMET La Donnadel Lago

April 19thBolshoi Ballet Ivan the Terrible

April 25thMET Cavallenia Rusticana and Pagliacca

Smoky Mountain Centerfor Performing ArtsFranklinInfo 8662734615 8285241598wwwGreatMountainMusiccom

March 6thMark Lowry and the Martins

March 7th - Wade Hayes

March 14thNatural Bodybuilding amp Physique Federation Competition

4HYJOZ[1VL+PMAumlL

March 27th-28thDisneyrsquos Aristocats Kids A Puuuurfectly Fantastical Musical

April 25th - Don Williams

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 33

Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

34 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 35

36 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 37

38 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 39

DowntownClayton

40 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 41

Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 43

44 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 45

Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

46 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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48 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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52 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

30 + Acres GATED MOUNTAIN TOP ESCAPE RV Padbarn and workshop

799000

RUSTIC 5BR 42BA CRAFTSMAN STYLE MOUNTAIN

HOME With Magnificent Mountain Views $899500

ORCHARD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB LAKE FRONT LIVING 4 SIDED BRICK LAKE MOUNTAIN AND GOLF

COURSE VIEWS $495000

5+ ACRES IN PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY Mountain

Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

ORCHARD COMMUNITY HOME Designed for easy living

Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

SOQUE RIVERFRONT BUNGALOW 3BR 2BA cabin wfireplace basement and loft

399000

INCREDIBLE SOQUE RIVER HOME 4BR 35BA 2 Car Garage

wUnfinished studio above $699500

IN THE ORCHARD GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Year Round

Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

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Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

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Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

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ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

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ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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Page 12: Georgia Mountain Laurel - March 15

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Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

March 6th - 8thFolk to Fine Art FestivalCommerceInfo 7063352954

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thSpring Wine Highway WeekendsGeorgia Wine CountryInfo 7068789463wwwgeorgiawinecom

April 24th - 26thBud Break Wine TourParticipating Wineries of North Georgia amp Western North CarolinaInfo 7067457483

STEPHENS COUNTY

March 8thMade in America Late Winter ConcertBaptist Conference CenterToccoaInfo 7068868614

March 21st2015 Parenting Event RaisingHealthy Kids in the Digital AgeToccoa Falls CollegeToccoa FallsInfo 7067795736

March 26th April 23rd May 21stPower House for Kids TrainingDarkness to LightPower House for Kids ToccoaInfo 7068862290

Northeast Georgia Community Concert SeriesThe Schaefer Center ToccoaInfo 7062977121wwwnegaconcertscom

March 19th - The Celtic Tenors

April 9th - Fernando Varela

April 28th - ldquoDellarsquos Dinersrdquo

HABERSHAM COUNTY

March 7th4th Annual Casino Night FundraiserldquoBootleg Bash A Night at the Roaring 20s SpeakeasyrdquoCornelia Community HouseCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 13th2nd Annual Color Me Green 5k and Fun RunLevel Grove Elementary SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 14thSHYRLZ]PSSLOMAringL2ClarkesvilleInfo 7067542220

March 17thSt Patrickrsquos Day Double Bowling TournamentClarkesville Lanes ClarkesvilleInfo 7067784654

March 28thDancing with the Stars for HopeHabersham Central High SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067763406wwwdancingwiththestarsforhopeorg

April 17th - 18thApple Blossom BBQ FestivalCornelia City ParkCorneliaInfo 7067784654

April 25thBaldwin Clean-Up DayMitchell Gailey City ParkBaldwinInfo 7067784654

Habersham Community TheatreClarkesvilleInfo wwwhabershamtheaterorg

February 20th - 22nd 26th - March 1stldquoDriving Miss Daisyrdquo

April 17th - 19th 23rd - 26thldquoA Biddy Full Dayrdquo

Mauldin House GardensClarkesvilleInfo 7067544216

April 4thPictures with the Easter Bunny

April 25thMagical Gardens at Mauldin

Grant Street Music RoomClarkesvilleInfo 7067543541

March 7th - Chase Thomas Band

March 14thPepperland Music Camp for Kids Pre Saint Paddyrsquos Celebration and Fundraiser

March 28th - Underhill Rose

WHITE COUNTY

March 6thTaste of the TownBlack and White Masquerade BallUnicoi Lodge HelenInfo 7068655356

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March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thApril 18thSwinging in the Vines Music SeriesSautee-Nacoochee VineyardsSauteeInfo 7068781056

March 28th26th Annual Trout TournamentChattahoochee River HelenInfo 7068782908

April 3rd and each Tuesday and Friday through September 4thBingoHelen Chamber of Commerce FesthalleHelenInfo 7068781908

April 11thSpringfest 2015Helen Festhalle HelenInfo 7068781908

Helen Arts amp Heritage CenterHelenInfo 7068783933 wwwhelenartsorg

March 28thldquoSpring Feverrdquo Fashion Show and Luncheon

April 21stldquoPreserving the Old Mountain Waysrdquo

North Georgia ZooClevelandInfo 7063487279

March 7th - 8thBouncing Babies

March 15th April 19thBehind the Scenes Tour

April 2nd - 5thEaster Festival

April 6th - 11thSpringfest

April 14thMommy amp Me at the Zoo

Smithgall WoodsHelenInfo 7068783087

March 7th April 4thFirst Visit Tours

March 28thWomen in the Shadow of Yonah

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30 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The Licklog Players Present The Hallelujah Girls

April 17 - 19 amp 24 - 26 2015

Licklog Players a community theater serving Hayesville and Western NC since 1978 In addition to spectacular shows on state the Licklog Players also occasionally of-

fers acting classes for adults and children Coming up in April they will present The Hallelujah Girls A Southern Comedy by Jones Hope amp Wooten

The storyline will keep you laughing and begging for more The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes

place in SPA-DEE-DAH the abandoned church-turned day

spa where a group of girlfriends gathers every Friday after-

noon After the loss of a dear friend the women realize time is

precious and if theyrsquore going to change their lives and achieve

their dreams they have to get on it now But with Carlene

having buried three husbands already Nitarsquos nerves shot from

YUUPUNPU[LYMLYLUJLIL[^LLUOLYZVUHUKOPZWYVIH[PVUVMAuml-

cer Mavis wondering how she can fake her own death to get

out of a stagnant marriage and sweet Crystal singing Christ-

mas carols with her own hilarious lyrics how will Sugar Lee

their high-spirited determined leader keep them motivated

By the time these ladies launch their new improved lives

yoursquove got a side-splitting joyful comedy that will make you

laugh out loud and shout ldquoHallelujahrdquo

We urge you to make plans to enjoy this show and vis-it Hayesville for shopping and dinner before the show and certainly donrsquot miss ldquothe Squarerdquo For additonal information contact Licklog Players 18 Creekside Circle Hayesville NC 28904 or call 8283898632 or visit wwwlicklogplayersorg

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

Babyland General HospitalClevelandInfo 7068652171wwwcabbagepatchkidscom

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Celebration

March 28thMagical Easter Eggstravaganza

RABUN COUNTY

March 5th - 6th April 3rdFull Moon Suspension Bridge HikeTallulah Gorge State ParkTallulah FallsInfo 7067547981

March 19 amp the third Thursday of each month through NovemberRabun Trout Unlimited MeetingThe TUScout Hut ClaytonInfo rabuntuorg

March 20th- 21stFrills amp Frogs Childrenrsquos Consignment SaleRabun Event Center ClaytonInfo 6787944395

April 2ndEaster Egg HuntRabun County Recreation DepartmentTigerInfo 7067824600

April 4thEaster Egg HuntHillside Orchard FarmsTigerInfo 7067824995 7067822776

April 19thTour of Georgia Gran FondoMain Street ClaytonInfo wwwgfncscom

April 25thCelebrate Clayton PEARLs 5KRamey Blvd ClaytonInfo 7064901243

April 25th - 26th2015 Celebrate ClaytonDowntown ClaytonInfo wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

North Georgia Arts Guild Artist ProgramsClayton City Hall ClaytonInfo wwwnorthgeorgiaartsguildcomMarch 19thPatrice Young - The Story of PaintingApril 16thJennifer Moore - Graphic Art Design

North Georgia Community PlayersDillard Playhouse DillardInfo wwwngcommunityplayerscom

March 6th - 8th 13th - 15thldquoThe Secret Case of Sherlock Holmesrdquo

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queensrdquo

continued

Hambidge CenterRabun GapInfo wwwhambidgeorg

March 7thFirst Saturday Gristmill Visit

March 14th - Artistsrsquo Talks

March 21st - Nature Hikes

TOWNS COUNTY

March 14thFirst Annual White Blaze ShindigTop of Georgia HostelHiawasseeInfo wwwtopofgeorgiahostelcom

April 11thPlant Affair on the SquareHiawasseeInfo 7068966240

April 19th - May 16thRhododendron FestivalGeorgia Mountain FairgroundsHiawasseeInfo 7068964191

On Stage at the Peacock Performing Arts Center

Theater goers in the Hayesville North Carolina area all know that attending a show at the Peacock Performing Arts Center is a must What you will

AumlUK[OLYLPZIPNJP[`LU[LY[HPUTLU[PU[OPZXPL[TVU-tain town The theater comfortably seats 250 guests and center not only features community theatre and live mu-sic but ballroom dance classes and childrenrsquos drama camps

Coming up in April is Sylvia - A Romantic Comedy April 3 - 5 amp 10 - 12 After 22 years of child-rearing

in the suburbs Greg and Kate have moved to Manhat-

[HU(TPKJHYLLYHUKYLSH[PVUZOPWJOHUNLZYLNAumlUKZa street-smart dog (Sylvia) in the park who becomes a

major bone of contention for the couple in this romantic

comedy by AR Gurney

Tickets available online for Sylvia now We hope `V JHU AumlUK [OL [PTL [V QVYUL` V]LY [OL TVU[HPUto enjoy this play Coming up in May and June is The WP[AumlYL YPSS ( 4ZPJHS -VY HKKP[PVUHS PUMVYTH[PVUyou may contact The Peacock Playhouse amp Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church St Hayesville NC 28904 - 8283892787

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 31

Franklin North CarolinaMain Street

32 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Young Harris CollegeYoung HarrisInfo 8002413754

March 1st - ldquoThe Mikadordquo

March 3rdCommunity Band Concert

March 17thAn Evening of Irish Music

March 20th - 21stAn Evening at the USO

March 20th)SHJRVSLZOL6[OLYPKLVM0UAumlUP[`

March 26thGuitar Ensemble Concert

March 27thldquoThe Credeaux Canvasrdquo

March 27th - Earth Moon and Sun

April 9th - Acapalooza

April 10th - 11thGeorgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

April 11thSongs From a New World

April 14thPiano Ensemble Concert

April 16thConcert Band Spring Extravaganza

April 17th 24thCosmic Concert Pink Floydrsquos The Wall

April 18th - Bach to Rock

April 20th - Jazz Band Concert

April 21st - Percussion Ensembl

April 21st - 25thldquoGood Boys and Truerdquo

April 28th - Musical Theater Revue

Hightower Creek VineyardsHiawasseeInfo 7068968963

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Day Celebration

March 21stVino and Vibes Spring Kick Offwith Raven and Red

UNION COUNTY

March 2nd and [OLAumlYZ[4VUKH`VMLHJOTVU[OAlzheimerrsquos Support GroupCadence BankBlairsvilleInfo 7707892044

March 2nd and each Mon-day through Thursday and SaturdayKnitterrsquos Knitch Crochet ClassesBlairsvilleInfo 7068351078

March 3rd and each TuesdaySmoky Mountain MelodiesFirst United Methodist ChurchBlairsvilleInfo 7063793836

March 4th and each Wednesday through April 1stNational Alliance on Mental Illness Education ProgramUnion General HospitalBlairsvilleInfo 7068356649

March 4th and each WednesdayBingoHaralson Memorial Civic CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7063005722

March 5th and each ThursdayTrivia at the ViewUnion County Community CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7064396092

April 11thEaster Egg HuntMeeks Park BlairsvilleInfo 7064396074

April 10th - 11thWritersrsquo ConferenceThe Art CenterBlue RidgeInfo 7066322144

April 22nd - 26thBlairsville Kiwanis FairAirport Industrial DriveBlairsvilleInfo 7067816552

April 24th - 25thMountain Home ShowNorth Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsvilleInfo wwwmountainhomeshowcom

Georgia Mountain Research CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7067452655

March 20thBackyard Beekeeping

April 23rdGrowing the Great Pumpkin

Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue RidgeInfo 7066329223

March 1stldquoBrighton Beach Memoirsrdquo

March 13th - 15th 20th - 22ndldquoThe Secret Gardenrdquo

March 27th - 28thRoxie Watson Band

April 9th - 12th 16th - 29th 23rd - 26thldquoThe Moving of Lilla Bartonrdquo

CLAY COUNTY NC

March 6th and each Friday NightLive MusicEagle Fork Vineyards HayesvilleInfo 8283898466

March 6th and each Friday NightFriday Nights at Clayrsquos CornerBrasstownInfo 8288373797

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Hallelujah GirlsrdquoLicklog Players Community TheaterHayesvilleInfo 8283898632

John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstownInfo 8288372775 800FOLKSCH

March 6th - Barker Brothers

March 7th 21st April 4thContra amp Square Dance

March 13th - Barralon Brothers

March 14th - Empty Bowl 2015

March 19th - Jim Lloyd

March 29thBrasstown Concert Associationpresents Paul NeebeInfo 8288371863 8283894210

Peacock Performing Arts CenterHayesvilleInfo 8283892787

March 14thSongwritersrsquo Showcase

April 3rd - 5th 10th - 12thldquoSylviardquo

April 18thLon Eldridge amp the 9th Street Stompers

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

MACON COUNTY NC

March 14thHighlands Annual Chili Cook-OffCommunity BuildingHighlandsInfo 8285262112

March 26thRichter-Uzur Guitar amp Cello Duopresented by the Arts Council of Macon CountyLocation TBAInfo 8285247683

April 4thCommunity Easter Egg HuntHighlands Rec Park amp Civic CenterInfo 8285265841

Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts CenterHighlandsInfo 8285269047

February 19th - March 1stMystery Dinner TheaterldquoMurder Not Prohibitedrdquo

March 8thBolshoi Ballet Romeo and Juliet

March 14thMET La Donnadel Lago

April 19thBolshoi Ballet Ivan the Terrible

April 25thMET Cavallenia Rusticana and Pagliacca

Smoky Mountain Centerfor Performing ArtsFranklinInfo 8662734615 8285241598wwwGreatMountainMusiccom

March 6thMark Lowry and the Martins

March 7th - Wade Hayes

March 14thNatural Bodybuilding amp Physique Federation Competition

4HYJOZ[1VL+PMAumlL

March 27th-28thDisneyrsquos Aristocats Kids A Puuuurfectly Fantastical Musical

April 25th - Don Williams

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 33

Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

34 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 35

36 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 37

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The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 39

DowntownClayton

40 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 41

Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

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Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

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Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

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Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

56 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

58 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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62 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 63

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

70 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

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28 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

March 6th - 8thFolk to Fine Art FestivalCommerceInfo 7063352954

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thSpring Wine Highway WeekendsGeorgia Wine CountryInfo 7068789463wwwgeorgiawinecom

April 24th - 26thBud Break Wine TourParticipating Wineries of North Georgia amp Western North CarolinaInfo 7067457483

STEPHENS COUNTY

March 8thMade in America Late Winter ConcertBaptist Conference CenterToccoaInfo 7068868614

March 21st2015 Parenting Event RaisingHealthy Kids in the Digital AgeToccoa Falls CollegeToccoa FallsInfo 7067795736

March 26th April 23rd May 21stPower House for Kids TrainingDarkness to LightPower House for Kids ToccoaInfo 7068862290

Northeast Georgia Community Concert SeriesThe Schaefer Center ToccoaInfo 7062977121wwwnegaconcertscom

March 19th - The Celtic Tenors

April 9th - Fernando Varela

April 28th - ldquoDellarsquos Dinersrdquo

HABERSHAM COUNTY

March 7th4th Annual Casino Night FundraiserldquoBootleg Bash A Night at the Roaring 20s SpeakeasyrdquoCornelia Community HouseCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 13th2nd Annual Color Me Green 5k and Fun RunLevel Grove Elementary SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 14thSHYRLZ]PSSLOMAringL2ClarkesvilleInfo 7067542220

March 17thSt Patrickrsquos Day Double Bowling TournamentClarkesville Lanes ClarkesvilleInfo 7067784654

March 28thDancing with the Stars for HopeHabersham Central High SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067763406wwwdancingwiththestarsforhopeorg

April 17th - 18thApple Blossom BBQ FestivalCornelia City ParkCorneliaInfo 7067784654

April 25thBaldwin Clean-Up DayMitchell Gailey City ParkBaldwinInfo 7067784654

Habersham Community TheatreClarkesvilleInfo wwwhabershamtheaterorg

February 20th - 22nd 26th - March 1stldquoDriving Miss Daisyrdquo

April 17th - 19th 23rd - 26thldquoA Biddy Full Dayrdquo

Mauldin House GardensClarkesvilleInfo 7067544216

April 4thPictures with the Easter Bunny

April 25thMagical Gardens at Mauldin

Grant Street Music RoomClarkesvilleInfo 7067543541

March 7th - Chase Thomas Band

March 14thPepperland Music Camp for Kids Pre Saint Paddyrsquos Celebration and Fundraiser

March 28th - Underhill Rose

WHITE COUNTY

March 6thTaste of the TownBlack and White Masquerade BallUnicoi Lodge HelenInfo 7068655356

continued

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thApril 18thSwinging in the Vines Music SeriesSautee-Nacoochee VineyardsSauteeInfo 7068781056

March 28th26th Annual Trout TournamentChattahoochee River HelenInfo 7068782908

April 3rd and each Tuesday and Friday through September 4thBingoHelen Chamber of Commerce FesthalleHelenInfo 7068781908

April 11thSpringfest 2015Helen Festhalle HelenInfo 7068781908

Helen Arts amp Heritage CenterHelenInfo 7068783933 wwwhelenartsorg

March 28thldquoSpring Feverrdquo Fashion Show and Luncheon

April 21stldquoPreserving the Old Mountain Waysrdquo

North Georgia ZooClevelandInfo 7063487279

March 7th - 8thBouncing Babies

March 15th April 19thBehind the Scenes Tour

April 2nd - 5thEaster Festival

April 6th - 11thSpringfest

April 14thMommy amp Me at the Zoo

Smithgall WoodsHelenInfo 7068783087

March 7th April 4thFirst Visit Tours

March 28thWomen in the Shadow of Yonah

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 29

30 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The Licklog Players Present The Hallelujah Girls

April 17 - 19 amp 24 - 26 2015

Licklog Players a community theater serving Hayesville and Western NC since 1978 In addition to spectacular shows on state the Licklog Players also occasionally of-

fers acting classes for adults and children Coming up in April they will present The Hallelujah Girls A Southern Comedy by Jones Hope amp Wooten

The storyline will keep you laughing and begging for more The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes

place in SPA-DEE-DAH the abandoned church-turned day

spa where a group of girlfriends gathers every Friday after-

noon After the loss of a dear friend the women realize time is

precious and if theyrsquore going to change their lives and achieve

their dreams they have to get on it now But with Carlene

having buried three husbands already Nitarsquos nerves shot from

YUUPUNPU[LYMLYLUJLIL[^LLUOLYZVUHUKOPZWYVIH[PVUVMAuml-

cer Mavis wondering how she can fake her own death to get

out of a stagnant marriage and sweet Crystal singing Christ-

mas carols with her own hilarious lyrics how will Sugar Lee

their high-spirited determined leader keep them motivated

By the time these ladies launch their new improved lives

yoursquove got a side-splitting joyful comedy that will make you

laugh out loud and shout ldquoHallelujahrdquo

We urge you to make plans to enjoy this show and vis-it Hayesville for shopping and dinner before the show and certainly donrsquot miss ldquothe Squarerdquo For additonal information contact Licklog Players 18 Creekside Circle Hayesville NC 28904 or call 8283898632 or visit wwwlicklogplayersorg

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

Babyland General HospitalClevelandInfo 7068652171wwwcabbagepatchkidscom

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Celebration

March 28thMagical Easter Eggstravaganza

RABUN COUNTY

March 5th - 6th April 3rdFull Moon Suspension Bridge HikeTallulah Gorge State ParkTallulah FallsInfo 7067547981

March 19 amp the third Thursday of each month through NovemberRabun Trout Unlimited MeetingThe TUScout Hut ClaytonInfo rabuntuorg

March 20th- 21stFrills amp Frogs Childrenrsquos Consignment SaleRabun Event Center ClaytonInfo 6787944395

April 2ndEaster Egg HuntRabun County Recreation DepartmentTigerInfo 7067824600

April 4thEaster Egg HuntHillside Orchard FarmsTigerInfo 7067824995 7067822776

April 19thTour of Georgia Gran FondoMain Street ClaytonInfo wwwgfncscom

April 25thCelebrate Clayton PEARLs 5KRamey Blvd ClaytonInfo 7064901243

April 25th - 26th2015 Celebrate ClaytonDowntown ClaytonInfo wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

North Georgia Arts Guild Artist ProgramsClayton City Hall ClaytonInfo wwwnorthgeorgiaartsguildcomMarch 19thPatrice Young - The Story of PaintingApril 16thJennifer Moore - Graphic Art Design

North Georgia Community PlayersDillard Playhouse DillardInfo wwwngcommunityplayerscom

March 6th - 8th 13th - 15thldquoThe Secret Case of Sherlock Holmesrdquo

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queensrdquo

continued

Hambidge CenterRabun GapInfo wwwhambidgeorg

March 7thFirst Saturday Gristmill Visit

March 14th - Artistsrsquo Talks

March 21st - Nature Hikes

TOWNS COUNTY

March 14thFirst Annual White Blaze ShindigTop of Georgia HostelHiawasseeInfo wwwtopofgeorgiahostelcom

April 11thPlant Affair on the SquareHiawasseeInfo 7068966240

April 19th - May 16thRhododendron FestivalGeorgia Mountain FairgroundsHiawasseeInfo 7068964191

On Stage at the Peacock Performing Arts Center

Theater goers in the Hayesville North Carolina area all know that attending a show at the Peacock Performing Arts Center is a must What you will

AumlUK[OLYLPZIPNJP[`LU[LY[HPUTLU[PU[OPZXPL[TVU-tain town The theater comfortably seats 250 guests and center not only features community theatre and live mu-sic but ballroom dance classes and childrenrsquos drama camps

Coming up in April is Sylvia - A Romantic Comedy April 3 - 5 amp 10 - 12 After 22 years of child-rearing

in the suburbs Greg and Kate have moved to Manhat-

[HU(TPKJHYLLYHUKYLSH[PVUZOPWJOHUNLZYLNAumlUKZa street-smart dog (Sylvia) in the park who becomes a

major bone of contention for the couple in this romantic

comedy by AR Gurney

Tickets available online for Sylvia now We hope `V JHU AumlUK [OL [PTL [V QVYUL` V]LY [OL TVU[HPUto enjoy this play Coming up in May and June is The WP[AumlYL YPSS ( 4ZPJHS -VY HKKP[PVUHS PUMVYTH[PVUyou may contact The Peacock Playhouse amp Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church St Hayesville NC 28904 - 8283892787

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 31

Franklin North CarolinaMain Street

32 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Young Harris CollegeYoung HarrisInfo 8002413754

March 1st - ldquoThe Mikadordquo

March 3rdCommunity Band Concert

March 17thAn Evening of Irish Music

March 20th - 21stAn Evening at the USO

March 20th)SHJRVSLZOL6[OLYPKLVM0UAumlUP[`

March 26thGuitar Ensemble Concert

March 27thldquoThe Credeaux Canvasrdquo

March 27th - Earth Moon and Sun

April 9th - Acapalooza

April 10th - 11thGeorgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

April 11thSongs From a New World

April 14thPiano Ensemble Concert

April 16thConcert Band Spring Extravaganza

April 17th 24thCosmic Concert Pink Floydrsquos The Wall

April 18th - Bach to Rock

April 20th - Jazz Band Concert

April 21st - Percussion Ensembl

April 21st - 25thldquoGood Boys and Truerdquo

April 28th - Musical Theater Revue

Hightower Creek VineyardsHiawasseeInfo 7068968963

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Day Celebration

March 21stVino and Vibes Spring Kick Offwith Raven and Red

UNION COUNTY

March 2nd and [OLAumlYZ[4VUKH`VMLHJOTVU[OAlzheimerrsquos Support GroupCadence BankBlairsvilleInfo 7707892044

March 2nd and each Mon-day through Thursday and SaturdayKnitterrsquos Knitch Crochet ClassesBlairsvilleInfo 7068351078

March 3rd and each TuesdaySmoky Mountain MelodiesFirst United Methodist ChurchBlairsvilleInfo 7063793836

March 4th and each Wednesday through April 1stNational Alliance on Mental Illness Education ProgramUnion General HospitalBlairsvilleInfo 7068356649

March 4th and each WednesdayBingoHaralson Memorial Civic CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7063005722

March 5th and each ThursdayTrivia at the ViewUnion County Community CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7064396092

April 11thEaster Egg HuntMeeks Park BlairsvilleInfo 7064396074

April 10th - 11thWritersrsquo ConferenceThe Art CenterBlue RidgeInfo 7066322144

April 22nd - 26thBlairsville Kiwanis FairAirport Industrial DriveBlairsvilleInfo 7067816552

April 24th - 25thMountain Home ShowNorth Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsvilleInfo wwwmountainhomeshowcom

Georgia Mountain Research CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7067452655

March 20thBackyard Beekeeping

April 23rdGrowing the Great Pumpkin

Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue RidgeInfo 7066329223

March 1stldquoBrighton Beach Memoirsrdquo

March 13th - 15th 20th - 22ndldquoThe Secret Gardenrdquo

March 27th - 28thRoxie Watson Band

April 9th - 12th 16th - 29th 23rd - 26thldquoThe Moving of Lilla Bartonrdquo

CLAY COUNTY NC

March 6th and each Friday NightLive MusicEagle Fork Vineyards HayesvilleInfo 8283898466

March 6th and each Friday NightFriday Nights at Clayrsquos CornerBrasstownInfo 8288373797

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Hallelujah GirlsrdquoLicklog Players Community TheaterHayesvilleInfo 8283898632

John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstownInfo 8288372775 800FOLKSCH

March 6th - Barker Brothers

March 7th 21st April 4thContra amp Square Dance

March 13th - Barralon Brothers

March 14th - Empty Bowl 2015

March 19th - Jim Lloyd

March 29thBrasstown Concert Associationpresents Paul NeebeInfo 8288371863 8283894210

Peacock Performing Arts CenterHayesvilleInfo 8283892787

March 14thSongwritersrsquo Showcase

April 3rd - 5th 10th - 12thldquoSylviardquo

April 18thLon Eldridge amp the 9th Street Stompers

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

MACON COUNTY NC

March 14thHighlands Annual Chili Cook-OffCommunity BuildingHighlandsInfo 8285262112

March 26thRichter-Uzur Guitar amp Cello Duopresented by the Arts Council of Macon CountyLocation TBAInfo 8285247683

April 4thCommunity Easter Egg HuntHighlands Rec Park amp Civic CenterInfo 8285265841

Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts CenterHighlandsInfo 8285269047

February 19th - March 1stMystery Dinner TheaterldquoMurder Not Prohibitedrdquo

March 8thBolshoi Ballet Romeo and Juliet

March 14thMET La Donnadel Lago

April 19thBolshoi Ballet Ivan the Terrible

April 25thMET Cavallenia Rusticana and Pagliacca

Smoky Mountain Centerfor Performing ArtsFranklinInfo 8662734615 8285241598wwwGreatMountainMusiccom

March 6thMark Lowry and the Martins

March 7th - Wade Hayes

March 14thNatural Bodybuilding amp Physique Federation Competition

4HYJOZ[1VL+PMAumlL

March 27th-28thDisneyrsquos Aristocats Kids A Puuuurfectly Fantastical Musical

April 25th - Don Williams

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 33

Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

34 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 35

36 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 37

38 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 39

DowntownClayton

40 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 41

Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 43

44 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 45

Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

46 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 47

48 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

50 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

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799000

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COURSE VIEWS $495000

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Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

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Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

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399000

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wUnfinished studio above $699500

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Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

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Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

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Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

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As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

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ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

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Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

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Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

March 6th - 8thFolk to Fine Art FestivalCommerceInfo 7063352954

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thSpring Wine Highway WeekendsGeorgia Wine CountryInfo 7068789463wwwgeorgiawinecom

April 24th - 26thBud Break Wine TourParticipating Wineries of North Georgia amp Western North CarolinaInfo 7067457483

STEPHENS COUNTY

March 8thMade in America Late Winter ConcertBaptist Conference CenterToccoaInfo 7068868614

March 21st2015 Parenting Event RaisingHealthy Kids in the Digital AgeToccoa Falls CollegeToccoa FallsInfo 7067795736

March 26th April 23rd May 21stPower House for Kids TrainingDarkness to LightPower House for Kids ToccoaInfo 7068862290

Northeast Georgia Community Concert SeriesThe Schaefer Center ToccoaInfo 7062977121wwwnegaconcertscom

March 19th - The Celtic Tenors

April 9th - Fernando Varela

April 28th - ldquoDellarsquos Dinersrdquo

HABERSHAM COUNTY

March 7th4th Annual Casino Night FundraiserldquoBootleg Bash A Night at the Roaring 20s SpeakeasyrdquoCornelia Community HouseCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 13th2nd Annual Color Me Green 5k and Fun RunLevel Grove Elementary SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 14thSHYRLZ]PSSLOMAringL2ClarkesvilleInfo 7067542220

March 17thSt Patrickrsquos Day Double Bowling TournamentClarkesville Lanes ClarkesvilleInfo 7067784654

March 28thDancing with the Stars for HopeHabersham Central High SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067763406wwwdancingwiththestarsforhopeorg

April 17th - 18thApple Blossom BBQ FestivalCornelia City ParkCorneliaInfo 7067784654

April 25thBaldwin Clean-Up DayMitchell Gailey City ParkBaldwinInfo 7067784654

Habersham Community TheatreClarkesvilleInfo wwwhabershamtheaterorg

February 20th - 22nd 26th - March 1stldquoDriving Miss Daisyrdquo

April 17th - 19th 23rd - 26thldquoA Biddy Full Dayrdquo

Mauldin House GardensClarkesvilleInfo 7067544216

April 4thPictures with the Easter Bunny

April 25thMagical Gardens at Mauldin

Grant Street Music RoomClarkesvilleInfo 7067543541

March 7th - Chase Thomas Band

March 14thPepperland Music Camp for Kids Pre Saint Paddyrsquos Celebration and Fundraiser

March 28th - Underhill Rose

WHITE COUNTY

March 6thTaste of the TownBlack and White Masquerade BallUnicoi Lodge HelenInfo 7068655356

continued

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thApril 18thSwinging in the Vines Music SeriesSautee-Nacoochee VineyardsSauteeInfo 7068781056

March 28th26th Annual Trout TournamentChattahoochee River HelenInfo 7068782908

April 3rd and each Tuesday and Friday through September 4thBingoHelen Chamber of Commerce FesthalleHelenInfo 7068781908

April 11thSpringfest 2015Helen Festhalle HelenInfo 7068781908

Helen Arts amp Heritage CenterHelenInfo 7068783933 wwwhelenartsorg

March 28thldquoSpring Feverrdquo Fashion Show and Luncheon

April 21stldquoPreserving the Old Mountain Waysrdquo

North Georgia ZooClevelandInfo 7063487279

March 7th - 8thBouncing Babies

March 15th April 19thBehind the Scenes Tour

April 2nd - 5thEaster Festival

April 6th - 11thSpringfest

April 14thMommy amp Me at the Zoo

Smithgall WoodsHelenInfo 7068783087

March 7th April 4thFirst Visit Tours

March 28thWomen in the Shadow of Yonah

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 29

30 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The Licklog Players Present The Hallelujah Girls

April 17 - 19 amp 24 - 26 2015

Licklog Players a community theater serving Hayesville and Western NC since 1978 In addition to spectacular shows on state the Licklog Players also occasionally of-

fers acting classes for adults and children Coming up in April they will present The Hallelujah Girls A Southern Comedy by Jones Hope amp Wooten

The storyline will keep you laughing and begging for more The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes

place in SPA-DEE-DAH the abandoned church-turned day

spa where a group of girlfriends gathers every Friday after-

noon After the loss of a dear friend the women realize time is

precious and if theyrsquore going to change their lives and achieve

their dreams they have to get on it now But with Carlene

having buried three husbands already Nitarsquos nerves shot from

YUUPUNPU[LYMLYLUJLIL[^LLUOLYZVUHUKOPZWYVIH[PVUVMAuml-

cer Mavis wondering how she can fake her own death to get

out of a stagnant marriage and sweet Crystal singing Christ-

mas carols with her own hilarious lyrics how will Sugar Lee

their high-spirited determined leader keep them motivated

By the time these ladies launch their new improved lives

yoursquove got a side-splitting joyful comedy that will make you

laugh out loud and shout ldquoHallelujahrdquo

We urge you to make plans to enjoy this show and vis-it Hayesville for shopping and dinner before the show and certainly donrsquot miss ldquothe Squarerdquo For additonal information contact Licklog Players 18 Creekside Circle Hayesville NC 28904 or call 8283898632 or visit wwwlicklogplayersorg

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

Babyland General HospitalClevelandInfo 7068652171wwwcabbagepatchkidscom

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Celebration

March 28thMagical Easter Eggstravaganza

RABUN COUNTY

March 5th - 6th April 3rdFull Moon Suspension Bridge HikeTallulah Gorge State ParkTallulah FallsInfo 7067547981

March 19 amp the third Thursday of each month through NovemberRabun Trout Unlimited MeetingThe TUScout Hut ClaytonInfo rabuntuorg

March 20th- 21stFrills amp Frogs Childrenrsquos Consignment SaleRabun Event Center ClaytonInfo 6787944395

April 2ndEaster Egg HuntRabun County Recreation DepartmentTigerInfo 7067824600

April 4thEaster Egg HuntHillside Orchard FarmsTigerInfo 7067824995 7067822776

April 19thTour of Georgia Gran FondoMain Street ClaytonInfo wwwgfncscom

April 25thCelebrate Clayton PEARLs 5KRamey Blvd ClaytonInfo 7064901243

April 25th - 26th2015 Celebrate ClaytonDowntown ClaytonInfo wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

North Georgia Arts Guild Artist ProgramsClayton City Hall ClaytonInfo wwwnorthgeorgiaartsguildcomMarch 19thPatrice Young - The Story of PaintingApril 16thJennifer Moore - Graphic Art Design

North Georgia Community PlayersDillard Playhouse DillardInfo wwwngcommunityplayerscom

March 6th - 8th 13th - 15thldquoThe Secret Case of Sherlock Holmesrdquo

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queensrdquo

continued

Hambidge CenterRabun GapInfo wwwhambidgeorg

March 7thFirst Saturday Gristmill Visit

March 14th - Artistsrsquo Talks

March 21st - Nature Hikes

TOWNS COUNTY

March 14thFirst Annual White Blaze ShindigTop of Georgia HostelHiawasseeInfo wwwtopofgeorgiahostelcom

April 11thPlant Affair on the SquareHiawasseeInfo 7068966240

April 19th - May 16thRhododendron FestivalGeorgia Mountain FairgroundsHiawasseeInfo 7068964191

On Stage at the Peacock Performing Arts Center

Theater goers in the Hayesville North Carolina area all know that attending a show at the Peacock Performing Arts Center is a must What you will

AumlUK[OLYLPZIPNJP[`LU[LY[HPUTLU[PU[OPZXPL[TVU-tain town The theater comfortably seats 250 guests and center not only features community theatre and live mu-sic but ballroom dance classes and childrenrsquos drama camps

Coming up in April is Sylvia - A Romantic Comedy April 3 - 5 amp 10 - 12 After 22 years of child-rearing

in the suburbs Greg and Kate have moved to Manhat-

[HU(TPKJHYLLYHUKYLSH[PVUZOPWJOHUNLZYLNAumlUKZa street-smart dog (Sylvia) in the park who becomes a

major bone of contention for the couple in this romantic

comedy by AR Gurney

Tickets available online for Sylvia now We hope `V JHU AumlUK [OL [PTL [V QVYUL` V]LY [OL TVU[HPUto enjoy this play Coming up in May and June is The WP[AumlYL YPSS ( 4ZPJHS -VY HKKP[PVUHS PUMVYTH[PVUyou may contact The Peacock Playhouse amp Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church St Hayesville NC 28904 - 8283892787

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 31

Franklin North CarolinaMain Street

32 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Young Harris CollegeYoung HarrisInfo 8002413754

March 1st - ldquoThe Mikadordquo

March 3rdCommunity Band Concert

March 17thAn Evening of Irish Music

March 20th - 21stAn Evening at the USO

March 20th)SHJRVSLZOL6[OLYPKLVM0UAumlUP[`

March 26thGuitar Ensemble Concert

March 27thldquoThe Credeaux Canvasrdquo

March 27th - Earth Moon and Sun

April 9th - Acapalooza

April 10th - 11thGeorgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

April 11thSongs From a New World

April 14thPiano Ensemble Concert

April 16thConcert Band Spring Extravaganza

April 17th 24thCosmic Concert Pink Floydrsquos The Wall

April 18th - Bach to Rock

April 20th - Jazz Band Concert

April 21st - Percussion Ensembl

April 21st - 25thldquoGood Boys and Truerdquo

April 28th - Musical Theater Revue

Hightower Creek VineyardsHiawasseeInfo 7068968963

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Day Celebration

March 21stVino and Vibes Spring Kick Offwith Raven and Red

UNION COUNTY

March 2nd and [OLAumlYZ[4VUKH`VMLHJOTVU[OAlzheimerrsquos Support GroupCadence BankBlairsvilleInfo 7707892044

March 2nd and each Mon-day through Thursday and SaturdayKnitterrsquos Knitch Crochet ClassesBlairsvilleInfo 7068351078

March 3rd and each TuesdaySmoky Mountain MelodiesFirst United Methodist ChurchBlairsvilleInfo 7063793836

March 4th and each Wednesday through April 1stNational Alliance on Mental Illness Education ProgramUnion General HospitalBlairsvilleInfo 7068356649

March 4th and each WednesdayBingoHaralson Memorial Civic CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7063005722

March 5th and each ThursdayTrivia at the ViewUnion County Community CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7064396092

April 11thEaster Egg HuntMeeks Park BlairsvilleInfo 7064396074

April 10th - 11thWritersrsquo ConferenceThe Art CenterBlue RidgeInfo 7066322144

April 22nd - 26thBlairsville Kiwanis FairAirport Industrial DriveBlairsvilleInfo 7067816552

April 24th - 25thMountain Home ShowNorth Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsvilleInfo wwwmountainhomeshowcom

Georgia Mountain Research CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7067452655

March 20thBackyard Beekeeping

April 23rdGrowing the Great Pumpkin

Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue RidgeInfo 7066329223

March 1stldquoBrighton Beach Memoirsrdquo

March 13th - 15th 20th - 22ndldquoThe Secret Gardenrdquo

March 27th - 28thRoxie Watson Band

April 9th - 12th 16th - 29th 23rd - 26thldquoThe Moving of Lilla Bartonrdquo

CLAY COUNTY NC

March 6th and each Friday NightLive MusicEagle Fork Vineyards HayesvilleInfo 8283898466

March 6th and each Friday NightFriday Nights at Clayrsquos CornerBrasstownInfo 8288373797

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Hallelujah GirlsrdquoLicklog Players Community TheaterHayesvilleInfo 8283898632

John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstownInfo 8288372775 800FOLKSCH

March 6th - Barker Brothers

March 7th 21st April 4thContra amp Square Dance

March 13th - Barralon Brothers

March 14th - Empty Bowl 2015

March 19th - Jim Lloyd

March 29thBrasstown Concert Associationpresents Paul NeebeInfo 8288371863 8283894210

Peacock Performing Arts CenterHayesvilleInfo 8283892787

March 14thSongwritersrsquo Showcase

April 3rd - 5th 10th - 12thldquoSylviardquo

April 18thLon Eldridge amp the 9th Street Stompers

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

MACON COUNTY NC

March 14thHighlands Annual Chili Cook-OffCommunity BuildingHighlandsInfo 8285262112

March 26thRichter-Uzur Guitar amp Cello Duopresented by the Arts Council of Macon CountyLocation TBAInfo 8285247683

April 4thCommunity Easter Egg HuntHighlands Rec Park amp Civic CenterInfo 8285265841

Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts CenterHighlandsInfo 8285269047

February 19th - March 1stMystery Dinner TheaterldquoMurder Not Prohibitedrdquo

March 8thBolshoi Ballet Romeo and Juliet

March 14thMET La Donnadel Lago

April 19thBolshoi Ballet Ivan the Terrible

April 25thMET Cavallenia Rusticana and Pagliacca

Smoky Mountain Centerfor Performing ArtsFranklinInfo 8662734615 8285241598wwwGreatMountainMusiccom

March 6thMark Lowry and the Martins

March 7th - Wade Hayes

March 14thNatural Bodybuilding amp Physique Federation Competition

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March 27th-28thDisneyrsquos Aristocats Kids A Puuuurfectly Fantastical Musical

April 25th - Don Williams

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 33

Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

34 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

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Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

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The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

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DowntownClayton

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Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 41

Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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44 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 45

Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

46 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

30 + Acres GATED MOUNTAIN TOP ESCAPE RV Padbarn and workshop

799000

RUSTIC 5BR 42BA CRAFTSMAN STYLE MOUNTAIN

HOME With Magnificent Mountain Views $899500

ORCHARD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB LAKE FRONT LIVING 4 SIDED BRICK LAKE MOUNTAIN AND GOLF

COURSE VIEWS $495000

5+ ACRES IN PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY Mountain

Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

ORCHARD COMMUNITY HOME Designed for easy living

Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

SOQUE RIVERFRONT BUNGALOW 3BR 2BA cabin wfireplace basement and loft

399000

INCREDIBLE SOQUE RIVER HOME 4BR 35BA 2 Car Garage

wUnfinished studio above $699500

IN THE ORCHARD GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Year Round

Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

56 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

58 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

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I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

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ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

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ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

March 6th - 8thFolk to Fine Art FestivalCommerceInfo 7063352954

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thSpring Wine Highway WeekendsGeorgia Wine CountryInfo 7068789463wwwgeorgiawinecom

April 24th - 26thBud Break Wine TourParticipating Wineries of North Georgia amp Western North CarolinaInfo 7067457483

STEPHENS COUNTY

March 8thMade in America Late Winter ConcertBaptist Conference CenterToccoaInfo 7068868614

March 21st2015 Parenting Event RaisingHealthy Kids in the Digital AgeToccoa Falls CollegeToccoa FallsInfo 7067795736

March 26th April 23rd May 21stPower House for Kids TrainingDarkness to LightPower House for Kids ToccoaInfo 7068862290

Northeast Georgia Community Concert SeriesThe Schaefer Center ToccoaInfo 7062977121wwwnegaconcertscom

March 19th - The Celtic Tenors

April 9th - Fernando Varela

April 28th - ldquoDellarsquos Dinersrdquo

HABERSHAM COUNTY

March 7th4th Annual Casino Night FundraiserldquoBootleg Bash A Night at the Roaring 20s SpeakeasyrdquoCornelia Community HouseCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 13th2nd Annual Color Me Green 5k and Fun RunLevel Grove Elementary SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 14thSHYRLZ]PSSLOMAringL2ClarkesvilleInfo 7067542220

March 17thSt Patrickrsquos Day Double Bowling TournamentClarkesville Lanes ClarkesvilleInfo 7067784654

March 28thDancing with the Stars for HopeHabersham Central High SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067763406wwwdancingwiththestarsforhopeorg

April 17th - 18thApple Blossom BBQ FestivalCornelia City ParkCorneliaInfo 7067784654

April 25thBaldwin Clean-Up DayMitchell Gailey City ParkBaldwinInfo 7067784654

Habersham Community TheatreClarkesvilleInfo wwwhabershamtheaterorg

February 20th - 22nd 26th - March 1stldquoDriving Miss Daisyrdquo

April 17th - 19th 23rd - 26thldquoA Biddy Full Dayrdquo

Mauldin House GardensClarkesvilleInfo 7067544216

April 4thPictures with the Easter Bunny

April 25thMagical Gardens at Mauldin

Grant Street Music RoomClarkesvilleInfo 7067543541

March 7th - Chase Thomas Band

March 14thPepperland Music Camp for Kids Pre Saint Paddyrsquos Celebration and Fundraiser

March 28th - Underhill Rose

WHITE COUNTY

March 6thTaste of the TownBlack and White Masquerade BallUnicoi Lodge HelenInfo 7068655356

continued

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thApril 18thSwinging in the Vines Music SeriesSautee-Nacoochee VineyardsSauteeInfo 7068781056

March 28th26th Annual Trout TournamentChattahoochee River HelenInfo 7068782908

April 3rd and each Tuesday and Friday through September 4thBingoHelen Chamber of Commerce FesthalleHelenInfo 7068781908

April 11thSpringfest 2015Helen Festhalle HelenInfo 7068781908

Helen Arts amp Heritage CenterHelenInfo 7068783933 wwwhelenartsorg

March 28thldquoSpring Feverrdquo Fashion Show and Luncheon

April 21stldquoPreserving the Old Mountain Waysrdquo

North Georgia ZooClevelandInfo 7063487279

March 7th - 8thBouncing Babies

March 15th April 19thBehind the Scenes Tour

April 2nd - 5thEaster Festival

April 6th - 11thSpringfest

April 14thMommy amp Me at the Zoo

Smithgall WoodsHelenInfo 7068783087

March 7th April 4thFirst Visit Tours

March 28thWomen in the Shadow of Yonah

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 29

30 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The Licklog Players Present The Hallelujah Girls

April 17 - 19 amp 24 - 26 2015

Licklog Players a community theater serving Hayesville and Western NC since 1978 In addition to spectacular shows on state the Licklog Players also occasionally of-

fers acting classes for adults and children Coming up in April they will present The Hallelujah Girls A Southern Comedy by Jones Hope amp Wooten

The storyline will keep you laughing and begging for more The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes

place in SPA-DEE-DAH the abandoned church-turned day

spa where a group of girlfriends gathers every Friday after-

noon After the loss of a dear friend the women realize time is

precious and if theyrsquore going to change their lives and achieve

their dreams they have to get on it now But with Carlene

having buried three husbands already Nitarsquos nerves shot from

YUUPUNPU[LYMLYLUJLIL[^LLUOLYZVUHUKOPZWYVIH[PVUVMAuml-

cer Mavis wondering how she can fake her own death to get

out of a stagnant marriage and sweet Crystal singing Christ-

mas carols with her own hilarious lyrics how will Sugar Lee

their high-spirited determined leader keep them motivated

By the time these ladies launch their new improved lives

yoursquove got a side-splitting joyful comedy that will make you

laugh out loud and shout ldquoHallelujahrdquo

We urge you to make plans to enjoy this show and vis-it Hayesville for shopping and dinner before the show and certainly donrsquot miss ldquothe Squarerdquo For additonal information contact Licklog Players 18 Creekside Circle Hayesville NC 28904 or call 8283898632 or visit wwwlicklogplayersorg

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

Babyland General HospitalClevelandInfo 7068652171wwwcabbagepatchkidscom

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Celebration

March 28thMagical Easter Eggstravaganza

RABUN COUNTY

March 5th - 6th April 3rdFull Moon Suspension Bridge HikeTallulah Gorge State ParkTallulah FallsInfo 7067547981

March 19 amp the third Thursday of each month through NovemberRabun Trout Unlimited MeetingThe TUScout Hut ClaytonInfo rabuntuorg

March 20th- 21stFrills amp Frogs Childrenrsquos Consignment SaleRabun Event Center ClaytonInfo 6787944395

April 2ndEaster Egg HuntRabun County Recreation DepartmentTigerInfo 7067824600

April 4thEaster Egg HuntHillside Orchard FarmsTigerInfo 7067824995 7067822776

April 19thTour of Georgia Gran FondoMain Street ClaytonInfo wwwgfncscom

April 25thCelebrate Clayton PEARLs 5KRamey Blvd ClaytonInfo 7064901243

April 25th - 26th2015 Celebrate ClaytonDowntown ClaytonInfo wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

North Georgia Arts Guild Artist ProgramsClayton City Hall ClaytonInfo wwwnorthgeorgiaartsguildcomMarch 19thPatrice Young - The Story of PaintingApril 16thJennifer Moore - Graphic Art Design

North Georgia Community PlayersDillard Playhouse DillardInfo wwwngcommunityplayerscom

March 6th - 8th 13th - 15thldquoThe Secret Case of Sherlock Holmesrdquo

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queensrdquo

continued

Hambidge CenterRabun GapInfo wwwhambidgeorg

March 7thFirst Saturday Gristmill Visit

March 14th - Artistsrsquo Talks

March 21st - Nature Hikes

TOWNS COUNTY

March 14thFirst Annual White Blaze ShindigTop of Georgia HostelHiawasseeInfo wwwtopofgeorgiahostelcom

April 11thPlant Affair on the SquareHiawasseeInfo 7068966240

April 19th - May 16thRhododendron FestivalGeorgia Mountain FairgroundsHiawasseeInfo 7068964191

On Stage at the Peacock Performing Arts Center

Theater goers in the Hayesville North Carolina area all know that attending a show at the Peacock Performing Arts Center is a must What you will

AumlUK[OLYLPZIPNJP[`LU[LY[HPUTLU[PU[OPZXPL[TVU-tain town The theater comfortably seats 250 guests and center not only features community theatre and live mu-sic but ballroom dance classes and childrenrsquos drama camps

Coming up in April is Sylvia - A Romantic Comedy April 3 - 5 amp 10 - 12 After 22 years of child-rearing

in the suburbs Greg and Kate have moved to Manhat-

[HU(TPKJHYLLYHUKYLSH[PVUZOPWJOHUNLZYLNAumlUKZa street-smart dog (Sylvia) in the park who becomes a

major bone of contention for the couple in this romantic

comedy by AR Gurney

Tickets available online for Sylvia now We hope `V JHU AumlUK [OL [PTL [V QVYUL` V]LY [OL TVU[HPUto enjoy this play Coming up in May and June is The WP[AumlYL YPSS ( 4ZPJHS -VY HKKP[PVUHS PUMVYTH[PVUyou may contact The Peacock Playhouse amp Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church St Hayesville NC 28904 - 8283892787

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 31

Franklin North CarolinaMain Street

32 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Young Harris CollegeYoung HarrisInfo 8002413754

March 1st - ldquoThe Mikadordquo

March 3rdCommunity Band Concert

March 17thAn Evening of Irish Music

March 20th - 21stAn Evening at the USO

March 20th)SHJRVSLZOL6[OLYPKLVM0UAumlUP[`

March 26thGuitar Ensemble Concert

March 27thldquoThe Credeaux Canvasrdquo

March 27th - Earth Moon and Sun

April 9th - Acapalooza

April 10th - 11thGeorgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

April 11thSongs From a New World

April 14thPiano Ensemble Concert

April 16thConcert Band Spring Extravaganza

April 17th 24thCosmic Concert Pink Floydrsquos The Wall

April 18th - Bach to Rock

April 20th - Jazz Band Concert

April 21st - Percussion Ensembl

April 21st - 25thldquoGood Boys and Truerdquo

April 28th - Musical Theater Revue

Hightower Creek VineyardsHiawasseeInfo 7068968963

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Day Celebration

March 21stVino and Vibes Spring Kick Offwith Raven and Red

UNION COUNTY

March 2nd and [OLAumlYZ[4VUKH`VMLHJOTVU[OAlzheimerrsquos Support GroupCadence BankBlairsvilleInfo 7707892044

March 2nd and each Mon-day through Thursday and SaturdayKnitterrsquos Knitch Crochet ClassesBlairsvilleInfo 7068351078

March 3rd and each TuesdaySmoky Mountain MelodiesFirst United Methodist ChurchBlairsvilleInfo 7063793836

March 4th and each Wednesday through April 1stNational Alliance on Mental Illness Education ProgramUnion General HospitalBlairsvilleInfo 7068356649

March 4th and each WednesdayBingoHaralson Memorial Civic CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7063005722

March 5th and each ThursdayTrivia at the ViewUnion County Community CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7064396092

April 11thEaster Egg HuntMeeks Park BlairsvilleInfo 7064396074

April 10th - 11thWritersrsquo ConferenceThe Art CenterBlue RidgeInfo 7066322144

April 22nd - 26thBlairsville Kiwanis FairAirport Industrial DriveBlairsvilleInfo 7067816552

April 24th - 25thMountain Home ShowNorth Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsvilleInfo wwwmountainhomeshowcom

Georgia Mountain Research CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7067452655

March 20thBackyard Beekeeping

April 23rdGrowing the Great Pumpkin

Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue RidgeInfo 7066329223

March 1stldquoBrighton Beach Memoirsrdquo

March 13th - 15th 20th - 22ndldquoThe Secret Gardenrdquo

March 27th - 28thRoxie Watson Band

April 9th - 12th 16th - 29th 23rd - 26thldquoThe Moving of Lilla Bartonrdquo

CLAY COUNTY NC

March 6th and each Friday NightLive MusicEagle Fork Vineyards HayesvilleInfo 8283898466

March 6th and each Friday NightFriday Nights at Clayrsquos CornerBrasstownInfo 8288373797

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Hallelujah GirlsrdquoLicklog Players Community TheaterHayesvilleInfo 8283898632

John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstownInfo 8288372775 800FOLKSCH

March 6th - Barker Brothers

March 7th 21st April 4thContra amp Square Dance

March 13th - Barralon Brothers

March 14th - Empty Bowl 2015

March 19th - Jim Lloyd

March 29thBrasstown Concert Associationpresents Paul NeebeInfo 8288371863 8283894210

Peacock Performing Arts CenterHayesvilleInfo 8283892787

March 14thSongwritersrsquo Showcase

April 3rd - 5th 10th - 12thldquoSylviardquo

April 18thLon Eldridge amp the 9th Street Stompers

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

MACON COUNTY NC

March 14thHighlands Annual Chili Cook-OffCommunity BuildingHighlandsInfo 8285262112

March 26thRichter-Uzur Guitar amp Cello Duopresented by the Arts Council of Macon CountyLocation TBAInfo 8285247683

April 4thCommunity Easter Egg HuntHighlands Rec Park amp Civic CenterInfo 8285265841

Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts CenterHighlandsInfo 8285269047

February 19th - March 1stMystery Dinner TheaterldquoMurder Not Prohibitedrdquo

March 8thBolshoi Ballet Romeo and Juliet

March 14thMET La Donnadel Lago

April 19thBolshoi Ballet Ivan the Terrible

April 25thMET Cavallenia Rusticana and Pagliacca

Smoky Mountain Centerfor Performing ArtsFranklinInfo 8662734615 8285241598wwwGreatMountainMusiccom

March 6thMark Lowry and the Martins

March 7th - Wade Hayes

March 14thNatural Bodybuilding amp Physique Federation Competition

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March 27th-28thDisneyrsquos Aristocats Kids A Puuuurfectly Fantastical Musical

April 25th - Don Williams

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 33

Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

34 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

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Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

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The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

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DowntownClayton

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Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

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Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

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Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

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Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 51

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

30 + Acres GATED MOUNTAIN TOP ESCAPE RV Padbarn and workshop

799000

RUSTIC 5BR 42BA CRAFTSMAN STYLE MOUNTAIN

HOME With Magnificent Mountain Views $899500

ORCHARD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB LAKE FRONT LIVING 4 SIDED BRICK LAKE MOUNTAIN AND GOLF

COURSE VIEWS $495000

5+ ACRES IN PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY Mountain

Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

ORCHARD COMMUNITY HOME Designed for easy living

Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

SOQUE RIVERFRONT BUNGALOW 3BR 2BA cabin wfireplace basement and loft

399000

INCREDIBLE SOQUE RIVER HOME 4BR 35BA 2 Car Garage

wUnfinished studio above $699500

IN THE ORCHARD GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Year Round

Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

56 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

58 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

March 6th - 8thFolk to Fine Art FestivalCommerceInfo 7063352954

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thSpring Wine Highway WeekendsGeorgia Wine CountryInfo 7068789463wwwgeorgiawinecom

April 24th - 26thBud Break Wine TourParticipating Wineries of North Georgia amp Western North CarolinaInfo 7067457483

STEPHENS COUNTY

March 8thMade in America Late Winter ConcertBaptist Conference CenterToccoaInfo 7068868614

March 21st2015 Parenting Event RaisingHealthy Kids in the Digital AgeToccoa Falls CollegeToccoa FallsInfo 7067795736

March 26th April 23rd May 21stPower House for Kids TrainingDarkness to LightPower House for Kids ToccoaInfo 7068862290

Northeast Georgia Community Concert SeriesThe Schaefer Center ToccoaInfo 7062977121wwwnegaconcertscom

March 19th - The Celtic Tenors

April 9th - Fernando Varela

April 28th - ldquoDellarsquos Dinersrdquo

HABERSHAM COUNTY

March 7th4th Annual Casino Night FundraiserldquoBootleg Bash A Night at the Roaring 20s SpeakeasyrdquoCornelia Community HouseCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 13th2nd Annual Color Me Green 5k and Fun RunLevel Grove Elementary SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 14thSHYRLZ]PSSLOMAringL2ClarkesvilleInfo 7067542220

March 17thSt Patrickrsquos Day Double Bowling TournamentClarkesville Lanes ClarkesvilleInfo 7067784654

March 28thDancing with the Stars for HopeHabersham Central High SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067763406wwwdancingwiththestarsforhopeorg

April 17th - 18thApple Blossom BBQ FestivalCornelia City ParkCorneliaInfo 7067784654

April 25thBaldwin Clean-Up DayMitchell Gailey City ParkBaldwinInfo 7067784654

Habersham Community TheatreClarkesvilleInfo wwwhabershamtheaterorg

February 20th - 22nd 26th - March 1stldquoDriving Miss Daisyrdquo

April 17th - 19th 23rd - 26thldquoA Biddy Full Dayrdquo

Mauldin House GardensClarkesvilleInfo 7067544216

April 4thPictures with the Easter Bunny

April 25thMagical Gardens at Mauldin

Grant Street Music RoomClarkesvilleInfo 7067543541

March 7th - Chase Thomas Band

March 14thPepperland Music Camp for Kids Pre Saint Paddyrsquos Celebration and Fundraiser

March 28th - Underhill Rose

WHITE COUNTY

March 6thTaste of the TownBlack and White Masquerade BallUnicoi Lodge HelenInfo 7068655356

continued

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thApril 18thSwinging in the Vines Music SeriesSautee-Nacoochee VineyardsSauteeInfo 7068781056

March 28th26th Annual Trout TournamentChattahoochee River HelenInfo 7068782908

April 3rd and each Tuesday and Friday through September 4thBingoHelen Chamber of Commerce FesthalleHelenInfo 7068781908

April 11thSpringfest 2015Helen Festhalle HelenInfo 7068781908

Helen Arts amp Heritage CenterHelenInfo 7068783933 wwwhelenartsorg

March 28thldquoSpring Feverrdquo Fashion Show and Luncheon

April 21stldquoPreserving the Old Mountain Waysrdquo

North Georgia ZooClevelandInfo 7063487279

March 7th - 8thBouncing Babies

March 15th April 19thBehind the Scenes Tour

April 2nd - 5thEaster Festival

April 6th - 11thSpringfest

April 14thMommy amp Me at the Zoo

Smithgall WoodsHelenInfo 7068783087

March 7th April 4thFirst Visit Tours

March 28thWomen in the Shadow of Yonah

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 29

30 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The Licklog Players Present The Hallelujah Girls

April 17 - 19 amp 24 - 26 2015

Licklog Players a community theater serving Hayesville and Western NC since 1978 In addition to spectacular shows on state the Licklog Players also occasionally of-

fers acting classes for adults and children Coming up in April they will present The Hallelujah Girls A Southern Comedy by Jones Hope amp Wooten

The storyline will keep you laughing and begging for more The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes

place in SPA-DEE-DAH the abandoned church-turned day

spa where a group of girlfriends gathers every Friday after-

noon After the loss of a dear friend the women realize time is

precious and if theyrsquore going to change their lives and achieve

their dreams they have to get on it now But with Carlene

having buried three husbands already Nitarsquos nerves shot from

YUUPUNPU[LYMLYLUJLIL[^LLUOLYZVUHUKOPZWYVIH[PVUVMAuml-

cer Mavis wondering how she can fake her own death to get

out of a stagnant marriage and sweet Crystal singing Christ-

mas carols with her own hilarious lyrics how will Sugar Lee

their high-spirited determined leader keep them motivated

By the time these ladies launch their new improved lives

yoursquove got a side-splitting joyful comedy that will make you

laugh out loud and shout ldquoHallelujahrdquo

We urge you to make plans to enjoy this show and vis-it Hayesville for shopping and dinner before the show and certainly donrsquot miss ldquothe Squarerdquo For additonal information contact Licklog Players 18 Creekside Circle Hayesville NC 28904 or call 8283898632 or visit wwwlicklogplayersorg

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

Babyland General HospitalClevelandInfo 7068652171wwwcabbagepatchkidscom

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Celebration

March 28thMagical Easter Eggstravaganza

RABUN COUNTY

March 5th - 6th April 3rdFull Moon Suspension Bridge HikeTallulah Gorge State ParkTallulah FallsInfo 7067547981

March 19 amp the third Thursday of each month through NovemberRabun Trout Unlimited MeetingThe TUScout Hut ClaytonInfo rabuntuorg

March 20th- 21stFrills amp Frogs Childrenrsquos Consignment SaleRabun Event Center ClaytonInfo 6787944395

April 2ndEaster Egg HuntRabun County Recreation DepartmentTigerInfo 7067824600

April 4thEaster Egg HuntHillside Orchard FarmsTigerInfo 7067824995 7067822776

April 19thTour of Georgia Gran FondoMain Street ClaytonInfo wwwgfncscom

April 25thCelebrate Clayton PEARLs 5KRamey Blvd ClaytonInfo 7064901243

April 25th - 26th2015 Celebrate ClaytonDowntown ClaytonInfo wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

North Georgia Arts Guild Artist ProgramsClayton City Hall ClaytonInfo wwwnorthgeorgiaartsguildcomMarch 19thPatrice Young - The Story of PaintingApril 16thJennifer Moore - Graphic Art Design

North Georgia Community PlayersDillard Playhouse DillardInfo wwwngcommunityplayerscom

March 6th - 8th 13th - 15thldquoThe Secret Case of Sherlock Holmesrdquo

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queensrdquo

continued

Hambidge CenterRabun GapInfo wwwhambidgeorg

March 7thFirst Saturday Gristmill Visit

March 14th - Artistsrsquo Talks

March 21st - Nature Hikes

TOWNS COUNTY

March 14thFirst Annual White Blaze ShindigTop of Georgia HostelHiawasseeInfo wwwtopofgeorgiahostelcom

April 11thPlant Affair on the SquareHiawasseeInfo 7068966240

April 19th - May 16thRhododendron FestivalGeorgia Mountain FairgroundsHiawasseeInfo 7068964191

On Stage at the Peacock Performing Arts Center

Theater goers in the Hayesville North Carolina area all know that attending a show at the Peacock Performing Arts Center is a must What you will

AumlUK[OLYLPZIPNJP[`LU[LY[HPUTLU[PU[OPZXPL[TVU-tain town The theater comfortably seats 250 guests and center not only features community theatre and live mu-sic but ballroom dance classes and childrenrsquos drama camps

Coming up in April is Sylvia - A Romantic Comedy April 3 - 5 amp 10 - 12 After 22 years of child-rearing

in the suburbs Greg and Kate have moved to Manhat-

[HU(TPKJHYLLYHUKYLSH[PVUZOPWJOHUNLZYLNAumlUKZa street-smart dog (Sylvia) in the park who becomes a

major bone of contention for the couple in this romantic

comedy by AR Gurney

Tickets available online for Sylvia now We hope `V JHU AumlUK [OL [PTL [V QVYUL` V]LY [OL TVU[HPUto enjoy this play Coming up in May and June is The WP[AumlYL YPSS ( 4ZPJHS -VY HKKP[PVUHS PUMVYTH[PVUyou may contact The Peacock Playhouse amp Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church St Hayesville NC 28904 - 8283892787

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 31

Franklin North CarolinaMain Street

32 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Young Harris CollegeYoung HarrisInfo 8002413754

March 1st - ldquoThe Mikadordquo

March 3rdCommunity Band Concert

March 17thAn Evening of Irish Music

March 20th - 21stAn Evening at the USO

March 20th)SHJRVSLZOL6[OLYPKLVM0UAumlUP[`

March 26thGuitar Ensemble Concert

March 27thldquoThe Credeaux Canvasrdquo

March 27th - Earth Moon and Sun

April 9th - Acapalooza

April 10th - 11thGeorgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

April 11thSongs From a New World

April 14thPiano Ensemble Concert

April 16thConcert Band Spring Extravaganza

April 17th 24thCosmic Concert Pink Floydrsquos The Wall

April 18th - Bach to Rock

April 20th - Jazz Band Concert

April 21st - Percussion Ensembl

April 21st - 25thldquoGood Boys and Truerdquo

April 28th - Musical Theater Revue

Hightower Creek VineyardsHiawasseeInfo 7068968963

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Day Celebration

March 21stVino and Vibes Spring Kick Offwith Raven and Red

UNION COUNTY

March 2nd and [OLAumlYZ[4VUKH`VMLHJOTVU[OAlzheimerrsquos Support GroupCadence BankBlairsvilleInfo 7707892044

March 2nd and each Mon-day through Thursday and SaturdayKnitterrsquos Knitch Crochet ClassesBlairsvilleInfo 7068351078

March 3rd and each TuesdaySmoky Mountain MelodiesFirst United Methodist ChurchBlairsvilleInfo 7063793836

March 4th and each Wednesday through April 1stNational Alliance on Mental Illness Education ProgramUnion General HospitalBlairsvilleInfo 7068356649

March 4th and each WednesdayBingoHaralson Memorial Civic CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7063005722

March 5th and each ThursdayTrivia at the ViewUnion County Community CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7064396092

April 11thEaster Egg HuntMeeks Park BlairsvilleInfo 7064396074

April 10th - 11thWritersrsquo ConferenceThe Art CenterBlue RidgeInfo 7066322144

April 22nd - 26thBlairsville Kiwanis FairAirport Industrial DriveBlairsvilleInfo 7067816552

April 24th - 25thMountain Home ShowNorth Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsvilleInfo wwwmountainhomeshowcom

Georgia Mountain Research CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7067452655

March 20thBackyard Beekeeping

April 23rdGrowing the Great Pumpkin

Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue RidgeInfo 7066329223

March 1stldquoBrighton Beach Memoirsrdquo

March 13th - 15th 20th - 22ndldquoThe Secret Gardenrdquo

March 27th - 28thRoxie Watson Band

April 9th - 12th 16th - 29th 23rd - 26thldquoThe Moving of Lilla Bartonrdquo

CLAY COUNTY NC

March 6th and each Friday NightLive MusicEagle Fork Vineyards HayesvilleInfo 8283898466

March 6th and each Friday NightFriday Nights at Clayrsquos CornerBrasstownInfo 8288373797

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Hallelujah GirlsrdquoLicklog Players Community TheaterHayesvilleInfo 8283898632

John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstownInfo 8288372775 800FOLKSCH

March 6th - Barker Brothers

March 7th 21st April 4thContra amp Square Dance

March 13th - Barralon Brothers

March 14th - Empty Bowl 2015

March 19th - Jim Lloyd

March 29thBrasstown Concert Associationpresents Paul NeebeInfo 8288371863 8283894210

Peacock Performing Arts CenterHayesvilleInfo 8283892787

March 14thSongwritersrsquo Showcase

April 3rd - 5th 10th - 12thldquoSylviardquo

April 18thLon Eldridge amp the 9th Street Stompers

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

MACON COUNTY NC

March 14thHighlands Annual Chili Cook-OffCommunity BuildingHighlandsInfo 8285262112

March 26thRichter-Uzur Guitar amp Cello Duopresented by the Arts Council of Macon CountyLocation TBAInfo 8285247683

April 4thCommunity Easter Egg HuntHighlands Rec Park amp Civic CenterInfo 8285265841

Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts CenterHighlandsInfo 8285269047

February 19th - March 1stMystery Dinner TheaterldquoMurder Not Prohibitedrdquo

March 8thBolshoi Ballet Romeo and Juliet

March 14thMET La Donnadel Lago

April 19thBolshoi Ballet Ivan the Terrible

April 25thMET Cavallenia Rusticana and Pagliacca

Smoky Mountain Centerfor Performing ArtsFranklinInfo 8662734615 8285241598wwwGreatMountainMusiccom

March 6thMark Lowry and the Martins

March 7th - Wade Hayes

March 14thNatural Bodybuilding amp Physique Federation Competition

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March 27th-28thDisneyrsquos Aristocats Kids A Puuuurfectly Fantastical Musical

April 25th - Don Williams

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 33

Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

34 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

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Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

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The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 39

DowntownClayton

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Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 41

Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

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Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

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Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

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Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 51

52 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

30 + Acres GATED MOUNTAIN TOP ESCAPE RV Padbarn and workshop

799000

RUSTIC 5BR 42BA CRAFTSMAN STYLE MOUNTAIN

HOME With Magnificent Mountain Views $899500

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COURSE VIEWS $495000

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Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

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Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

SOQUE RIVERFRONT BUNGALOW 3BR 2BA cabin wfireplace basement and loft

399000

INCREDIBLE SOQUE RIVER HOME 4BR 35BA 2 Car Garage

wUnfinished studio above $699500

IN THE ORCHARD GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Year Round

Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

56 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

58 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

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As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

March 6th - 8thFolk to Fine Art FestivalCommerceInfo 7063352954

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thSpring Wine Highway WeekendsGeorgia Wine CountryInfo 7068789463wwwgeorgiawinecom

April 24th - 26thBud Break Wine TourParticipating Wineries of North Georgia amp Western North CarolinaInfo 7067457483

STEPHENS COUNTY

March 8thMade in America Late Winter ConcertBaptist Conference CenterToccoaInfo 7068868614

March 21st2015 Parenting Event RaisingHealthy Kids in the Digital AgeToccoa Falls CollegeToccoa FallsInfo 7067795736

March 26th April 23rd May 21stPower House for Kids TrainingDarkness to LightPower House for Kids ToccoaInfo 7068862290

Northeast Georgia Community Concert SeriesThe Schaefer Center ToccoaInfo 7062977121wwwnegaconcertscom

March 19th - The Celtic Tenors

April 9th - Fernando Varela

April 28th - ldquoDellarsquos Dinersrdquo

HABERSHAM COUNTY

March 7th4th Annual Casino Night FundraiserldquoBootleg Bash A Night at the Roaring 20s SpeakeasyrdquoCornelia Community HouseCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 13th2nd Annual Color Me Green 5k and Fun RunLevel Grove Elementary SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 14thSHYRLZ]PSSLOMAringL2ClarkesvilleInfo 7067542220

March 17thSt Patrickrsquos Day Double Bowling TournamentClarkesville Lanes ClarkesvilleInfo 7067784654

March 28thDancing with the Stars for HopeHabersham Central High SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067763406wwwdancingwiththestarsforhopeorg

April 17th - 18thApple Blossom BBQ FestivalCornelia City ParkCorneliaInfo 7067784654

April 25thBaldwin Clean-Up DayMitchell Gailey City ParkBaldwinInfo 7067784654

Habersham Community TheatreClarkesvilleInfo wwwhabershamtheaterorg

February 20th - 22nd 26th - March 1stldquoDriving Miss Daisyrdquo

April 17th - 19th 23rd - 26thldquoA Biddy Full Dayrdquo

Mauldin House GardensClarkesvilleInfo 7067544216

April 4thPictures with the Easter Bunny

April 25thMagical Gardens at Mauldin

Grant Street Music RoomClarkesvilleInfo 7067543541

March 7th - Chase Thomas Band

March 14thPepperland Music Camp for Kids Pre Saint Paddyrsquos Celebration and Fundraiser

March 28th - Underhill Rose

WHITE COUNTY

March 6thTaste of the TownBlack and White Masquerade BallUnicoi Lodge HelenInfo 7068655356

continued

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thApril 18thSwinging in the Vines Music SeriesSautee-Nacoochee VineyardsSauteeInfo 7068781056

March 28th26th Annual Trout TournamentChattahoochee River HelenInfo 7068782908

April 3rd and each Tuesday and Friday through September 4thBingoHelen Chamber of Commerce FesthalleHelenInfo 7068781908

April 11thSpringfest 2015Helen Festhalle HelenInfo 7068781908

Helen Arts amp Heritage CenterHelenInfo 7068783933 wwwhelenartsorg

March 28thldquoSpring Feverrdquo Fashion Show and Luncheon

April 21stldquoPreserving the Old Mountain Waysrdquo

North Georgia ZooClevelandInfo 7063487279

March 7th - 8thBouncing Babies

March 15th April 19thBehind the Scenes Tour

April 2nd - 5thEaster Festival

April 6th - 11thSpringfest

April 14thMommy amp Me at the Zoo

Smithgall WoodsHelenInfo 7068783087

March 7th April 4thFirst Visit Tours

March 28thWomen in the Shadow of Yonah

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 29

30 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The Licklog Players Present The Hallelujah Girls

April 17 - 19 amp 24 - 26 2015

Licklog Players a community theater serving Hayesville and Western NC since 1978 In addition to spectacular shows on state the Licklog Players also occasionally of-

fers acting classes for adults and children Coming up in April they will present The Hallelujah Girls A Southern Comedy by Jones Hope amp Wooten

The storyline will keep you laughing and begging for more The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes

place in SPA-DEE-DAH the abandoned church-turned day

spa where a group of girlfriends gathers every Friday after-

noon After the loss of a dear friend the women realize time is

precious and if theyrsquore going to change their lives and achieve

their dreams they have to get on it now But with Carlene

having buried three husbands already Nitarsquos nerves shot from

YUUPUNPU[LYMLYLUJLIL[^LLUOLYZVUHUKOPZWYVIH[PVUVMAuml-

cer Mavis wondering how she can fake her own death to get

out of a stagnant marriage and sweet Crystal singing Christ-

mas carols with her own hilarious lyrics how will Sugar Lee

their high-spirited determined leader keep them motivated

By the time these ladies launch their new improved lives

yoursquove got a side-splitting joyful comedy that will make you

laugh out loud and shout ldquoHallelujahrdquo

We urge you to make plans to enjoy this show and vis-it Hayesville for shopping and dinner before the show and certainly donrsquot miss ldquothe Squarerdquo For additonal information contact Licklog Players 18 Creekside Circle Hayesville NC 28904 or call 8283898632 or visit wwwlicklogplayersorg

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

Babyland General HospitalClevelandInfo 7068652171wwwcabbagepatchkidscom

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Celebration

March 28thMagical Easter Eggstravaganza

RABUN COUNTY

March 5th - 6th April 3rdFull Moon Suspension Bridge HikeTallulah Gorge State ParkTallulah FallsInfo 7067547981

March 19 amp the third Thursday of each month through NovemberRabun Trout Unlimited MeetingThe TUScout Hut ClaytonInfo rabuntuorg

March 20th- 21stFrills amp Frogs Childrenrsquos Consignment SaleRabun Event Center ClaytonInfo 6787944395

April 2ndEaster Egg HuntRabun County Recreation DepartmentTigerInfo 7067824600

April 4thEaster Egg HuntHillside Orchard FarmsTigerInfo 7067824995 7067822776

April 19thTour of Georgia Gran FondoMain Street ClaytonInfo wwwgfncscom

April 25thCelebrate Clayton PEARLs 5KRamey Blvd ClaytonInfo 7064901243

April 25th - 26th2015 Celebrate ClaytonDowntown ClaytonInfo wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

North Georgia Arts Guild Artist ProgramsClayton City Hall ClaytonInfo wwwnorthgeorgiaartsguildcomMarch 19thPatrice Young - The Story of PaintingApril 16thJennifer Moore - Graphic Art Design

North Georgia Community PlayersDillard Playhouse DillardInfo wwwngcommunityplayerscom

March 6th - 8th 13th - 15thldquoThe Secret Case of Sherlock Holmesrdquo

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queensrdquo

continued

Hambidge CenterRabun GapInfo wwwhambidgeorg

March 7thFirst Saturday Gristmill Visit

March 14th - Artistsrsquo Talks

March 21st - Nature Hikes

TOWNS COUNTY

March 14thFirst Annual White Blaze ShindigTop of Georgia HostelHiawasseeInfo wwwtopofgeorgiahostelcom

April 11thPlant Affair on the SquareHiawasseeInfo 7068966240

April 19th - May 16thRhododendron FestivalGeorgia Mountain FairgroundsHiawasseeInfo 7068964191

On Stage at the Peacock Performing Arts Center

Theater goers in the Hayesville North Carolina area all know that attending a show at the Peacock Performing Arts Center is a must What you will

AumlUK[OLYLPZIPNJP[`LU[LY[HPUTLU[PU[OPZXPL[TVU-tain town The theater comfortably seats 250 guests and center not only features community theatre and live mu-sic but ballroom dance classes and childrenrsquos drama camps

Coming up in April is Sylvia - A Romantic Comedy April 3 - 5 amp 10 - 12 After 22 years of child-rearing

in the suburbs Greg and Kate have moved to Manhat-

[HU(TPKJHYLLYHUKYLSH[PVUZOPWJOHUNLZYLNAumlUKZa street-smart dog (Sylvia) in the park who becomes a

major bone of contention for the couple in this romantic

comedy by AR Gurney

Tickets available online for Sylvia now We hope `V JHU AumlUK [OL [PTL [V QVYUL` V]LY [OL TVU[HPUto enjoy this play Coming up in May and June is The WP[AumlYL YPSS ( 4ZPJHS -VY HKKP[PVUHS PUMVYTH[PVUyou may contact The Peacock Playhouse amp Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church St Hayesville NC 28904 - 8283892787

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 31

Franklin North CarolinaMain Street

32 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Young Harris CollegeYoung HarrisInfo 8002413754

March 1st - ldquoThe Mikadordquo

March 3rdCommunity Band Concert

March 17thAn Evening of Irish Music

March 20th - 21stAn Evening at the USO

March 20th)SHJRVSLZOL6[OLYPKLVM0UAumlUP[`

March 26thGuitar Ensemble Concert

March 27thldquoThe Credeaux Canvasrdquo

March 27th - Earth Moon and Sun

April 9th - Acapalooza

April 10th - 11thGeorgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

April 11thSongs From a New World

April 14thPiano Ensemble Concert

April 16thConcert Band Spring Extravaganza

April 17th 24thCosmic Concert Pink Floydrsquos The Wall

April 18th - Bach to Rock

April 20th - Jazz Band Concert

April 21st - Percussion Ensembl

April 21st - 25thldquoGood Boys and Truerdquo

April 28th - Musical Theater Revue

Hightower Creek VineyardsHiawasseeInfo 7068968963

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Day Celebration

March 21stVino and Vibes Spring Kick Offwith Raven and Red

UNION COUNTY

March 2nd and [OLAumlYZ[4VUKH`VMLHJOTVU[OAlzheimerrsquos Support GroupCadence BankBlairsvilleInfo 7707892044

March 2nd and each Mon-day through Thursday and SaturdayKnitterrsquos Knitch Crochet ClassesBlairsvilleInfo 7068351078

March 3rd and each TuesdaySmoky Mountain MelodiesFirst United Methodist ChurchBlairsvilleInfo 7063793836

March 4th and each Wednesday through April 1stNational Alliance on Mental Illness Education ProgramUnion General HospitalBlairsvilleInfo 7068356649

March 4th and each WednesdayBingoHaralson Memorial Civic CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7063005722

March 5th and each ThursdayTrivia at the ViewUnion County Community CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7064396092

April 11thEaster Egg HuntMeeks Park BlairsvilleInfo 7064396074

April 10th - 11thWritersrsquo ConferenceThe Art CenterBlue RidgeInfo 7066322144

April 22nd - 26thBlairsville Kiwanis FairAirport Industrial DriveBlairsvilleInfo 7067816552

April 24th - 25thMountain Home ShowNorth Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsvilleInfo wwwmountainhomeshowcom

Georgia Mountain Research CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7067452655

March 20thBackyard Beekeeping

April 23rdGrowing the Great Pumpkin

Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue RidgeInfo 7066329223

March 1stldquoBrighton Beach Memoirsrdquo

March 13th - 15th 20th - 22ndldquoThe Secret Gardenrdquo

March 27th - 28thRoxie Watson Band

April 9th - 12th 16th - 29th 23rd - 26thldquoThe Moving of Lilla Bartonrdquo

CLAY COUNTY NC

March 6th and each Friday NightLive MusicEagle Fork Vineyards HayesvilleInfo 8283898466

March 6th and each Friday NightFriday Nights at Clayrsquos CornerBrasstownInfo 8288373797

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Hallelujah GirlsrdquoLicklog Players Community TheaterHayesvilleInfo 8283898632

John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstownInfo 8288372775 800FOLKSCH

March 6th - Barker Brothers

March 7th 21st April 4thContra amp Square Dance

March 13th - Barralon Brothers

March 14th - Empty Bowl 2015

March 19th - Jim Lloyd

March 29thBrasstown Concert Associationpresents Paul NeebeInfo 8288371863 8283894210

Peacock Performing Arts CenterHayesvilleInfo 8283892787

March 14thSongwritersrsquo Showcase

April 3rd - 5th 10th - 12thldquoSylviardquo

April 18thLon Eldridge amp the 9th Street Stompers

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

MACON COUNTY NC

March 14thHighlands Annual Chili Cook-OffCommunity BuildingHighlandsInfo 8285262112

March 26thRichter-Uzur Guitar amp Cello Duopresented by the Arts Council of Macon CountyLocation TBAInfo 8285247683

April 4thCommunity Easter Egg HuntHighlands Rec Park amp Civic CenterInfo 8285265841

Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts CenterHighlandsInfo 8285269047

February 19th - March 1stMystery Dinner TheaterldquoMurder Not Prohibitedrdquo

March 8thBolshoi Ballet Romeo and Juliet

March 14thMET La Donnadel Lago

April 19thBolshoi Ballet Ivan the Terrible

April 25thMET Cavallenia Rusticana and Pagliacca

Smoky Mountain Centerfor Performing ArtsFranklinInfo 8662734615 8285241598wwwGreatMountainMusiccom

March 6thMark Lowry and the Martins

March 7th - Wade Hayes

March 14thNatural Bodybuilding amp Physique Federation Competition

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March 27th-28thDisneyrsquos Aristocats Kids A Puuuurfectly Fantastical Musical

April 25th - Don Williams

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 33

Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

34 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

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Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

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The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 39

DowntownClayton

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Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 41

Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

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Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

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Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

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Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 51

52 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

30 + Acres GATED MOUNTAIN TOP ESCAPE RV Padbarn and workshop

799000

RUSTIC 5BR 42BA CRAFTSMAN STYLE MOUNTAIN

HOME With Magnificent Mountain Views $899500

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COURSE VIEWS $495000

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Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

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Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

SOQUE RIVERFRONT BUNGALOW 3BR 2BA cabin wfireplace basement and loft

399000

INCREDIBLE SOQUE RIVER HOME 4BR 35BA 2 Car Garage

wUnfinished studio above $699500

IN THE ORCHARD GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Year Round

Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

56 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

58 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

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As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

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ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

March 6th - 8thFolk to Fine Art FestivalCommerceInfo 7063352954

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thSpring Wine Highway WeekendsGeorgia Wine CountryInfo 7068789463wwwgeorgiawinecom

April 24th - 26thBud Break Wine TourParticipating Wineries of North Georgia amp Western North CarolinaInfo 7067457483

STEPHENS COUNTY

March 8thMade in America Late Winter ConcertBaptist Conference CenterToccoaInfo 7068868614

March 21st2015 Parenting Event RaisingHealthy Kids in the Digital AgeToccoa Falls CollegeToccoa FallsInfo 7067795736

March 26th April 23rd May 21stPower House for Kids TrainingDarkness to LightPower House for Kids ToccoaInfo 7068862290

Northeast Georgia Community Concert SeriesThe Schaefer Center ToccoaInfo 7062977121wwwnegaconcertscom

March 19th - The Celtic Tenors

April 9th - Fernando Varela

April 28th - ldquoDellarsquos Dinersrdquo

HABERSHAM COUNTY

March 7th4th Annual Casino Night FundraiserldquoBootleg Bash A Night at the Roaring 20s SpeakeasyrdquoCornelia Community HouseCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 13th2nd Annual Color Me Green 5k and Fun RunLevel Grove Elementary SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 14thSHYRLZ]PSSLOMAringL2ClarkesvilleInfo 7067542220

March 17thSt Patrickrsquos Day Double Bowling TournamentClarkesville Lanes ClarkesvilleInfo 7067784654

March 28thDancing with the Stars for HopeHabersham Central High SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067763406wwwdancingwiththestarsforhopeorg

April 17th - 18thApple Blossom BBQ FestivalCornelia City ParkCorneliaInfo 7067784654

April 25thBaldwin Clean-Up DayMitchell Gailey City ParkBaldwinInfo 7067784654

Habersham Community TheatreClarkesvilleInfo wwwhabershamtheaterorg

February 20th - 22nd 26th - March 1stldquoDriving Miss Daisyrdquo

April 17th - 19th 23rd - 26thldquoA Biddy Full Dayrdquo

Mauldin House GardensClarkesvilleInfo 7067544216

April 4thPictures with the Easter Bunny

April 25thMagical Gardens at Mauldin

Grant Street Music RoomClarkesvilleInfo 7067543541

March 7th - Chase Thomas Band

March 14thPepperland Music Camp for Kids Pre Saint Paddyrsquos Celebration and Fundraiser

March 28th - Underhill Rose

WHITE COUNTY

March 6thTaste of the TownBlack and White Masquerade BallUnicoi Lodge HelenInfo 7068655356

continued

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thApril 18thSwinging in the Vines Music SeriesSautee-Nacoochee VineyardsSauteeInfo 7068781056

March 28th26th Annual Trout TournamentChattahoochee River HelenInfo 7068782908

April 3rd and each Tuesday and Friday through September 4thBingoHelen Chamber of Commerce FesthalleHelenInfo 7068781908

April 11thSpringfest 2015Helen Festhalle HelenInfo 7068781908

Helen Arts amp Heritage CenterHelenInfo 7068783933 wwwhelenartsorg

March 28thldquoSpring Feverrdquo Fashion Show and Luncheon

April 21stldquoPreserving the Old Mountain Waysrdquo

North Georgia ZooClevelandInfo 7063487279

March 7th - 8thBouncing Babies

March 15th April 19thBehind the Scenes Tour

April 2nd - 5thEaster Festival

April 6th - 11thSpringfest

April 14thMommy amp Me at the Zoo

Smithgall WoodsHelenInfo 7068783087

March 7th April 4thFirst Visit Tours

March 28thWomen in the Shadow of Yonah

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 29

30 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The Licklog Players Present The Hallelujah Girls

April 17 - 19 amp 24 - 26 2015

Licklog Players a community theater serving Hayesville and Western NC since 1978 In addition to spectacular shows on state the Licklog Players also occasionally of-

fers acting classes for adults and children Coming up in April they will present The Hallelujah Girls A Southern Comedy by Jones Hope amp Wooten

The storyline will keep you laughing and begging for more The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes

place in SPA-DEE-DAH the abandoned church-turned day

spa where a group of girlfriends gathers every Friday after-

noon After the loss of a dear friend the women realize time is

precious and if theyrsquore going to change their lives and achieve

their dreams they have to get on it now But with Carlene

having buried three husbands already Nitarsquos nerves shot from

YUUPUNPU[LYMLYLUJLIL[^LLUOLYZVUHUKOPZWYVIH[PVUVMAuml-

cer Mavis wondering how she can fake her own death to get

out of a stagnant marriage and sweet Crystal singing Christ-

mas carols with her own hilarious lyrics how will Sugar Lee

their high-spirited determined leader keep them motivated

By the time these ladies launch their new improved lives

yoursquove got a side-splitting joyful comedy that will make you

laugh out loud and shout ldquoHallelujahrdquo

We urge you to make plans to enjoy this show and vis-it Hayesville for shopping and dinner before the show and certainly donrsquot miss ldquothe Squarerdquo For additonal information contact Licklog Players 18 Creekside Circle Hayesville NC 28904 or call 8283898632 or visit wwwlicklogplayersorg

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

Babyland General HospitalClevelandInfo 7068652171wwwcabbagepatchkidscom

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Celebration

March 28thMagical Easter Eggstravaganza

RABUN COUNTY

March 5th - 6th April 3rdFull Moon Suspension Bridge HikeTallulah Gorge State ParkTallulah FallsInfo 7067547981

March 19 amp the third Thursday of each month through NovemberRabun Trout Unlimited MeetingThe TUScout Hut ClaytonInfo rabuntuorg

March 20th- 21stFrills amp Frogs Childrenrsquos Consignment SaleRabun Event Center ClaytonInfo 6787944395

April 2ndEaster Egg HuntRabun County Recreation DepartmentTigerInfo 7067824600

April 4thEaster Egg HuntHillside Orchard FarmsTigerInfo 7067824995 7067822776

April 19thTour of Georgia Gran FondoMain Street ClaytonInfo wwwgfncscom

April 25thCelebrate Clayton PEARLs 5KRamey Blvd ClaytonInfo 7064901243

April 25th - 26th2015 Celebrate ClaytonDowntown ClaytonInfo wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

North Georgia Arts Guild Artist ProgramsClayton City Hall ClaytonInfo wwwnorthgeorgiaartsguildcomMarch 19thPatrice Young - The Story of PaintingApril 16thJennifer Moore - Graphic Art Design

North Georgia Community PlayersDillard Playhouse DillardInfo wwwngcommunityplayerscom

March 6th - 8th 13th - 15thldquoThe Secret Case of Sherlock Holmesrdquo

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queensrdquo

continued

Hambidge CenterRabun GapInfo wwwhambidgeorg

March 7thFirst Saturday Gristmill Visit

March 14th - Artistsrsquo Talks

March 21st - Nature Hikes

TOWNS COUNTY

March 14thFirst Annual White Blaze ShindigTop of Georgia HostelHiawasseeInfo wwwtopofgeorgiahostelcom

April 11thPlant Affair on the SquareHiawasseeInfo 7068966240

April 19th - May 16thRhododendron FestivalGeorgia Mountain FairgroundsHiawasseeInfo 7068964191

On Stage at the Peacock Performing Arts Center

Theater goers in the Hayesville North Carolina area all know that attending a show at the Peacock Performing Arts Center is a must What you will

AumlUK[OLYLPZIPNJP[`LU[LY[HPUTLU[PU[OPZXPL[TVU-tain town The theater comfortably seats 250 guests and center not only features community theatre and live mu-sic but ballroom dance classes and childrenrsquos drama camps

Coming up in April is Sylvia - A Romantic Comedy April 3 - 5 amp 10 - 12 After 22 years of child-rearing

in the suburbs Greg and Kate have moved to Manhat-

[HU(TPKJHYLLYHUKYLSH[PVUZOPWJOHUNLZYLNAumlUKZa street-smart dog (Sylvia) in the park who becomes a

major bone of contention for the couple in this romantic

comedy by AR Gurney

Tickets available online for Sylvia now We hope `V JHU AumlUK [OL [PTL [V QVYUL` V]LY [OL TVU[HPUto enjoy this play Coming up in May and June is The WP[AumlYL YPSS ( 4ZPJHS -VY HKKP[PVUHS PUMVYTH[PVUyou may contact The Peacock Playhouse amp Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church St Hayesville NC 28904 - 8283892787

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 31

Franklin North CarolinaMain Street

32 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Young Harris CollegeYoung HarrisInfo 8002413754

March 1st - ldquoThe Mikadordquo

March 3rdCommunity Band Concert

March 17thAn Evening of Irish Music

March 20th - 21stAn Evening at the USO

March 20th)SHJRVSLZOL6[OLYPKLVM0UAumlUP[`

March 26thGuitar Ensemble Concert

March 27thldquoThe Credeaux Canvasrdquo

March 27th - Earth Moon and Sun

April 9th - Acapalooza

April 10th - 11thGeorgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

April 11thSongs From a New World

April 14thPiano Ensemble Concert

April 16thConcert Band Spring Extravaganza

April 17th 24thCosmic Concert Pink Floydrsquos The Wall

April 18th - Bach to Rock

April 20th - Jazz Band Concert

April 21st - Percussion Ensembl

April 21st - 25thldquoGood Boys and Truerdquo

April 28th - Musical Theater Revue

Hightower Creek VineyardsHiawasseeInfo 7068968963

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Day Celebration

March 21stVino and Vibes Spring Kick Offwith Raven and Red

UNION COUNTY

March 2nd and [OLAumlYZ[4VUKH`VMLHJOTVU[OAlzheimerrsquos Support GroupCadence BankBlairsvilleInfo 7707892044

March 2nd and each Mon-day through Thursday and SaturdayKnitterrsquos Knitch Crochet ClassesBlairsvilleInfo 7068351078

March 3rd and each TuesdaySmoky Mountain MelodiesFirst United Methodist ChurchBlairsvilleInfo 7063793836

March 4th and each Wednesday through April 1stNational Alliance on Mental Illness Education ProgramUnion General HospitalBlairsvilleInfo 7068356649

March 4th and each WednesdayBingoHaralson Memorial Civic CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7063005722

March 5th and each ThursdayTrivia at the ViewUnion County Community CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7064396092

April 11thEaster Egg HuntMeeks Park BlairsvilleInfo 7064396074

April 10th - 11thWritersrsquo ConferenceThe Art CenterBlue RidgeInfo 7066322144

April 22nd - 26thBlairsville Kiwanis FairAirport Industrial DriveBlairsvilleInfo 7067816552

April 24th - 25thMountain Home ShowNorth Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsvilleInfo wwwmountainhomeshowcom

Georgia Mountain Research CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7067452655

March 20thBackyard Beekeeping

April 23rdGrowing the Great Pumpkin

Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue RidgeInfo 7066329223

March 1stldquoBrighton Beach Memoirsrdquo

March 13th - 15th 20th - 22ndldquoThe Secret Gardenrdquo

March 27th - 28thRoxie Watson Band

April 9th - 12th 16th - 29th 23rd - 26thldquoThe Moving of Lilla Bartonrdquo

CLAY COUNTY NC

March 6th and each Friday NightLive MusicEagle Fork Vineyards HayesvilleInfo 8283898466

March 6th and each Friday NightFriday Nights at Clayrsquos CornerBrasstownInfo 8288373797

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Hallelujah GirlsrdquoLicklog Players Community TheaterHayesvilleInfo 8283898632

John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstownInfo 8288372775 800FOLKSCH

March 6th - Barker Brothers

March 7th 21st April 4thContra amp Square Dance

March 13th - Barralon Brothers

March 14th - Empty Bowl 2015

March 19th - Jim Lloyd

March 29thBrasstown Concert Associationpresents Paul NeebeInfo 8288371863 8283894210

Peacock Performing Arts CenterHayesvilleInfo 8283892787

March 14thSongwritersrsquo Showcase

April 3rd - 5th 10th - 12thldquoSylviardquo

April 18thLon Eldridge amp the 9th Street Stompers

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

MACON COUNTY NC

March 14thHighlands Annual Chili Cook-OffCommunity BuildingHighlandsInfo 8285262112

March 26thRichter-Uzur Guitar amp Cello Duopresented by the Arts Council of Macon CountyLocation TBAInfo 8285247683

April 4thCommunity Easter Egg HuntHighlands Rec Park amp Civic CenterInfo 8285265841

Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts CenterHighlandsInfo 8285269047

February 19th - March 1stMystery Dinner TheaterldquoMurder Not Prohibitedrdquo

March 8thBolshoi Ballet Romeo and Juliet

March 14thMET La Donnadel Lago

April 19thBolshoi Ballet Ivan the Terrible

April 25thMET Cavallenia Rusticana and Pagliacca

Smoky Mountain Centerfor Performing ArtsFranklinInfo 8662734615 8285241598wwwGreatMountainMusiccom

March 6thMark Lowry and the Martins

March 7th - Wade Hayes

March 14thNatural Bodybuilding amp Physique Federation Competition

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March 27th-28thDisneyrsquos Aristocats Kids A Puuuurfectly Fantastical Musical

April 25th - Don Williams

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 33

Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

34 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

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Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

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The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

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DowntownClayton

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Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 41

Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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44 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 45

Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

46 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

30 + Acres GATED MOUNTAIN TOP ESCAPE RV Padbarn and workshop

799000

RUSTIC 5BR 42BA CRAFTSMAN STYLE MOUNTAIN

HOME With Magnificent Mountain Views $899500

ORCHARD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB LAKE FRONT LIVING 4 SIDED BRICK LAKE MOUNTAIN AND GOLF

COURSE VIEWS $495000

5+ ACRES IN PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY Mountain

Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

ORCHARD COMMUNITY HOME Designed for easy living

Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

SOQUE RIVERFRONT BUNGALOW 3BR 2BA cabin wfireplace basement and loft

399000

INCREDIBLE SOQUE RIVER HOME 4BR 35BA 2 Car Garage

wUnfinished studio above $699500

IN THE ORCHARD GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Year Round

Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

56 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

58 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

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I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

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ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

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ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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28 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

March 6th - 8thFolk to Fine Art FestivalCommerceInfo 7063352954

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thSpring Wine Highway WeekendsGeorgia Wine CountryInfo 7068789463wwwgeorgiawinecom

April 24th - 26thBud Break Wine TourParticipating Wineries of North Georgia amp Western North CarolinaInfo 7067457483

STEPHENS COUNTY

March 8thMade in America Late Winter ConcertBaptist Conference CenterToccoaInfo 7068868614

March 21st2015 Parenting Event RaisingHealthy Kids in the Digital AgeToccoa Falls CollegeToccoa FallsInfo 7067795736

March 26th April 23rd May 21stPower House for Kids TrainingDarkness to LightPower House for Kids ToccoaInfo 7068862290

Northeast Georgia Community Concert SeriesThe Schaefer Center ToccoaInfo 7062977121wwwnegaconcertscom

March 19th - The Celtic Tenors

April 9th - Fernando Varela

April 28th - ldquoDellarsquos Dinersrdquo

HABERSHAM COUNTY

March 7th4th Annual Casino Night FundraiserldquoBootleg Bash A Night at the Roaring 20s SpeakeasyrdquoCornelia Community HouseCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 13th2nd Annual Color Me Green 5k and Fun RunLevel Grove Elementary SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 14thSHYRLZ]PSSLOMAringL2ClarkesvilleInfo 7067542220

March 17thSt Patrickrsquos Day Double Bowling TournamentClarkesville Lanes ClarkesvilleInfo 7067784654

March 28thDancing with the Stars for HopeHabersham Central High SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067763406wwwdancingwiththestarsforhopeorg

April 17th - 18thApple Blossom BBQ FestivalCornelia City ParkCorneliaInfo 7067784654

April 25thBaldwin Clean-Up DayMitchell Gailey City ParkBaldwinInfo 7067784654

Habersham Community TheatreClarkesvilleInfo wwwhabershamtheaterorg

February 20th - 22nd 26th - March 1stldquoDriving Miss Daisyrdquo

April 17th - 19th 23rd - 26thldquoA Biddy Full Dayrdquo

Mauldin House GardensClarkesvilleInfo 7067544216

April 4thPictures with the Easter Bunny

April 25thMagical Gardens at Mauldin

Grant Street Music RoomClarkesvilleInfo 7067543541

March 7th - Chase Thomas Band

March 14thPepperland Music Camp for Kids Pre Saint Paddyrsquos Celebration and Fundraiser

March 28th - Underhill Rose

WHITE COUNTY

March 6thTaste of the TownBlack and White Masquerade BallUnicoi Lodge HelenInfo 7068655356

continued

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thApril 18thSwinging in the Vines Music SeriesSautee-Nacoochee VineyardsSauteeInfo 7068781056

March 28th26th Annual Trout TournamentChattahoochee River HelenInfo 7068782908

April 3rd and each Tuesday and Friday through September 4thBingoHelen Chamber of Commerce FesthalleHelenInfo 7068781908

April 11thSpringfest 2015Helen Festhalle HelenInfo 7068781908

Helen Arts amp Heritage CenterHelenInfo 7068783933 wwwhelenartsorg

March 28thldquoSpring Feverrdquo Fashion Show and Luncheon

April 21stldquoPreserving the Old Mountain Waysrdquo

North Georgia ZooClevelandInfo 7063487279

March 7th - 8thBouncing Babies

March 15th April 19thBehind the Scenes Tour

April 2nd - 5thEaster Festival

April 6th - 11thSpringfest

April 14thMommy amp Me at the Zoo

Smithgall WoodsHelenInfo 7068783087

March 7th April 4thFirst Visit Tours

March 28thWomen in the Shadow of Yonah

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 29

30 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The Licklog Players Present The Hallelujah Girls

April 17 - 19 amp 24 - 26 2015

Licklog Players a community theater serving Hayesville and Western NC since 1978 In addition to spectacular shows on state the Licklog Players also occasionally of-

fers acting classes for adults and children Coming up in April they will present The Hallelujah Girls A Southern Comedy by Jones Hope amp Wooten

The storyline will keep you laughing and begging for more The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes

place in SPA-DEE-DAH the abandoned church-turned day

spa where a group of girlfriends gathers every Friday after-

noon After the loss of a dear friend the women realize time is

precious and if theyrsquore going to change their lives and achieve

their dreams they have to get on it now But with Carlene

having buried three husbands already Nitarsquos nerves shot from

YUUPUNPU[LYMLYLUJLIL[^LLUOLYZVUHUKOPZWYVIH[PVUVMAuml-

cer Mavis wondering how she can fake her own death to get

out of a stagnant marriage and sweet Crystal singing Christ-

mas carols with her own hilarious lyrics how will Sugar Lee

their high-spirited determined leader keep them motivated

By the time these ladies launch their new improved lives

yoursquove got a side-splitting joyful comedy that will make you

laugh out loud and shout ldquoHallelujahrdquo

We urge you to make plans to enjoy this show and vis-it Hayesville for shopping and dinner before the show and certainly donrsquot miss ldquothe Squarerdquo For additonal information contact Licklog Players 18 Creekside Circle Hayesville NC 28904 or call 8283898632 or visit wwwlicklogplayersorg

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

Babyland General HospitalClevelandInfo 7068652171wwwcabbagepatchkidscom

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Celebration

March 28thMagical Easter Eggstravaganza

RABUN COUNTY

March 5th - 6th April 3rdFull Moon Suspension Bridge HikeTallulah Gorge State ParkTallulah FallsInfo 7067547981

March 19 amp the third Thursday of each month through NovemberRabun Trout Unlimited MeetingThe TUScout Hut ClaytonInfo rabuntuorg

March 20th- 21stFrills amp Frogs Childrenrsquos Consignment SaleRabun Event Center ClaytonInfo 6787944395

April 2ndEaster Egg HuntRabun County Recreation DepartmentTigerInfo 7067824600

April 4thEaster Egg HuntHillside Orchard FarmsTigerInfo 7067824995 7067822776

April 19thTour of Georgia Gran FondoMain Street ClaytonInfo wwwgfncscom

April 25thCelebrate Clayton PEARLs 5KRamey Blvd ClaytonInfo 7064901243

April 25th - 26th2015 Celebrate ClaytonDowntown ClaytonInfo wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

North Georgia Arts Guild Artist ProgramsClayton City Hall ClaytonInfo wwwnorthgeorgiaartsguildcomMarch 19thPatrice Young - The Story of PaintingApril 16thJennifer Moore - Graphic Art Design

North Georgia Community PlayersDillard Playhouse DillardInfo wwwngcommunityplayerscom

March 6th - 8th 13th - 15thldquoThe Secret Case of Sherlock Holmesrdquo

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queensrdquo

continued

Hambidge CenterRabun GapInfo wwwhambidgeorg

March 7thFirst Saturday Gristmill Visit

March 14th - Artistsrsquo Talks

March 21st - Nature Hikes

TOWNS COUNTY

March 14thFirst Annual White Blaze ShindigTop of Georgia HostelHiawasseeInfo wwwtopofgeorgiahostelcom

April 11thPlant Affair on the SquareHiawasseeInfo 7068966240

April 19th - May 16thRhododendron FestivalGeorgia Mountain FairgroundsHiawasseeInfo 7068964191

On Stage at the Peacock Performing Arts Center

Theater goers in the Hayesville North Carolina area all know that attending a show at the Peacock Performing Arts Center is a must What you will

AumlUK[OLYLPZIPNJP[`LU[LY[HPUTLU[PU[OPZXPL[TVU-tain town The theater comfortably seats 250 guests and center not only features community theatre and live mu-sic but ballroom dance classes and childrenrsquos drama camps

Coming up in April is Sylvia - A Romantic Comedy April 3 - 5 amp 10 - 12 After 22 years of child-rearing

in the suburbs Greg and Kate have moved to Manhat-

[HU(TPKJHYLLYHUKYLSH[PVUZOPWJOHUNLZYLNAumlUKZa street-smart dog (Sylvia) in the park who becomes a

major bone of contention for the couple in this romantic

comedy by AR Gurney

Tickets available online for Sylvia now We hope `V JHU AumlUK [OL [PTL [V QVYUL` V]LY [OL TVU[HPUto enjoy this play Coming up in May and June is The WP[AumlYL YPSS ( 4ZPJHS -VY HKKP[PVUHS PUMVYTH[PVUyou may contact The Peacock Playhouse amp Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church St Hayesville NC 28904 - 8283892787

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 31

Franklin North CarolinaMain Street

32 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Young Harris CollegeYoung HarrisInfo 8002413754

March 1st - ldquoThe Mikadordquo

March 3rdCommunity Band Concert

March 17thAn Evening of Irish Music

March 20th - 21stAn Evening at the USO

March 20th)SHJRVSLZOL6[OLYPKLVM0UAumlUP[`

March 26thGuitar Ensemble Concert

March 27thldquoThe Credeaux Canvasrdquo

March 27th - Earth Moon and Sun

April 9th - Acapalooza

April 10th - 11thGeorgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

April 11thSongs From a New World

April 14thPiano Ensemble Concert

April 16thConcert Band Spring Extravaganza

April 17th 24thCosmic Concert Pink Floydrsquos The Wall

April 18th - Bach to Rock

April 20th - Jazz Band Concert

April 21st - Percussion Ensembl

April 21st - 25thldquoGood Boys and Truerdquo

April 28th - Musical Theater Revue

Hightower Creek VineyardsHiawasseeInfo 7068968963

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Day Celebration

March 21stVino and Vibes Spring Kick Offwith Raven and Red

UNION COUNTY

March 2nd and [OLAumlYZ[4VUKH`VMLHJOTVU[OAlzheimerrsquos Support GroupCadence BankBlairsvilleInfo 7707892044

March 2nd and each Mon-day through Thursday and SaturdayKnitterrsquos Knitch Crochet ClassesBlairsvilleInfo 7068351078

March 3rd and each TuesdaySmoky Mountain MelodiesFirst United Methodist ChurchBlairsvilleInfo 7063793836

March 4th and each Wednesday through April 1stNational Alliance on Mental Illness Education ProgramUnion General HospitalBlairsvilleInfo 7068356649

March 4th and each WednesdayBingoHaralson Memorial Civic CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7063005722

March 5th and each ThursdayTrivia at the ViewUnion County Community CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7064396092

April 11thEaster Egg HuntMeeks Park BlairsvilleInfo 7064396074

April 10th - 11thWritersrsquo ConferenceThe Art CenterBlue RidgeInfo 7066322144

April 22nd - 26thBlairsville Kiwanis FairAirport Industrial DriveBlairsvilleInfo 7067816552

April 24th - 25thMountain Home ShowNorth Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsvilleInfo wwwmountainhomeshowcom

Georgia Mountain Research CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7067452655

March 20thBackyard Beekeeping

April 23rdGrowing the Great Pumpkin

Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue RidgeInfo 7066329223

March 1stldquoBrighton Beach Memoirsrdquo

March 13th - 15th 20th - 22ndldquoThe Secret Gardenrdquo

March 27th - 28thRoxie Watson Band

April 9th - 12th 16th - 29th 23rd - 26thldquoThe Moving of Lilla Bartonrdquo

CLAY COUNTY NC

March 6th and each Friday NightLive MusicEagle Fork Vineyards HayesvilleInfo 8283898466

March 6th and each Friday NightFriday Nights at Clayrsquos CornerBrasstownInfo 8288373797

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Hallelujah GirlsrdquoLicklog Players Community TheaterHayesvilleInfo 8283898632

John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstownInfo 8288372775 800FOLKSCH

March 6th - Barker Brothers

March 7th 21st April 4thContra amp Square Dance

March 13th - Barralon Brothers

March 14th - Empty Bowl 2015

March 19th - Jim Lloyd

March 29thBrasstown Concert Associationpresents Paul NeebeInfo 8288371863 8283894210

Peacock Performing Arts CenterHayesvilleInfo 8283892787

March 14thSongwritersrsquo Showcase

April 3rd - 5th 10th - 12thldquoSylviardquo

April 18thLon Eldridge amp the 9th Street Stompers

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

MACON COUNTY NC

March 14thHighlands Annual Chili Cook-OffCommunity BuildingHighlandsInfo 8285262112

March 26thRichter-Uzur Guitar amp Cello Duopresented by the Arts Council of Macon CountyLocation TBAInfo 8285247683

April 4thCommunity Easter Egg HuntHighlands Rec Park amp Civic CenterInfo 8285265841

Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts CenterHighlandsInfo 8285269047

February 19th - March 1stMystery Dinner TheaterldquoMurder Not Prohibitedrdquo

March 8thBolshoi Ballet Romeo and Juliet

March 14thMET La Donnadel Lago

April 19thBolshoi Ballet Ivan the Terrible

April 25thMET Cavallenia Rusticana and Pagliacca

Smoky Mountain Centerfor Performing ArtsFranklinInfo 8662734615 8285241598wwwGreatMountainMusiccom

March 6thMark Lowry and the Martins

March 7th - Wade Hayes

March 14thNatural Bodybuilding amp Physique Federation Competition

4HYJOZ[1VL+PMAumlL

March 27th-28thDisneyrsquos Aristocats Kids A Puuuurfectly Fantastical Musical

April 25th - Don Williams

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 33

Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

34 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 35

36 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 37

38 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 39

DowntownClayton

40 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 41

Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

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Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

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Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

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and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

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tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

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Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

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7064994720

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799000

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COURSE VIEWS $495000

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wUnfinished studio above $699500

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Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

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Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

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Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

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As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

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I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

70 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

March 6th - 8thFolk to Fine Art FestivalCommerceInfo 7063352954

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thSpring Wine Highway WeekendsGeorgia Wine CountryInfo 7068789463wwwgeorgiawinecom

April 24th - 26thBud Break Wine TourParticipating Wineries of North Georgia amp Western North CarolinaInfo 7067457483

STEPHENS COUNTY

March 8thMade in America Late Winter ConcertBaptist Conference CenterToccoaInfo 7068868614

March 21st2015 Parenting Event RaisingHealthy Kids in the Digital AgeToccoa Falls CollegeToccoa FallsInfo 7067795736

March 26th April 23rd May 21stPower House for Kids TrainingDarkness to LightPower House for Kids ToccoaInfo 7068862290

Northeast Georgia Community Concert SeriesThe Schaefer Center ToccoaInfo 7062977121wwwnegaconcertscom

March 19th - The Celtic Tenors

April 9th - Fernando Varela

April 28th - ldquoDellarsquos Dinersrdquo

HABERSHAM COUNTY

March 7th4th Annual Casino Night FundraiserldquoBootleg Bash A Night at the Roaring 20s SpeakeasyrdquoCornelia Community HouseCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 13th2nd Annual Color Me Green 5k and Fun RunLevel Grove Elementary SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 14thSHYRLZ]PSSLOMAringL2ClarkesvilleInfo 7067542220

March 17thSt Patrickrsquos Day Double Bowling TournamentClarkesville Lanes ClarkesvilleInfo 7067784654

March 28thDancing with the Stars for HopeHabersham Central High SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067763406wwwdancingwiththestarsforhopeorg

April 17th - 18thApple Blossom BBQ FestivalCornelia City ParkCorneliaInfo 7067784654

April 25thBaldwin Clean-Up DayMitchell Gailey City ParkBaldwinInfo 7067784654

Habersham Community TheatreClarkesvilleInfo wwwhabershamtheaterorg

February 20th - 22nd 26th - March 1stldquoDriving Miss Daisyrdquo

April 17th - 19th 23rd - 26thldquoA Biddy Full Dayrdquo

Mauldin House GardensClarkesvilleInfo 7067544216

April 4thPictures with the Easter Bunny

April 25thMagical Gardens at Mauldin

Grant Street Music RoomClarkesvilleInfo 7067543541

March 7th - Chase Thomas Band

March 14thPepperland Music Camp for Kids Pre Saint Paddyrsquos Celebration and Fundraiser

March 28th - Underhill Rose

WHITE COUNTY

March 6thTaste of the TownBlack and White Masquerade BallUnicoi Lodge HelenInfo 7068655356

continued

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thApril 18thSwinging in the Vines Music SeriesSautee-Nacoochee VineyardsSauteeInfo 7068781056

March 28th26th Annual Trout TournamentChattahoochee River HelenInfo 7068782908

April 3rd and each Tuesday and Friday through September 4thBingoHelen Chamber of Commerce FesthalleHelenInfo 7068781908

April 11thSpringfest 2015Helen Festhalle HelenInfo 7068781908

Helen Arts amp Heritage CenterHelenInfo 7068783933 wwwhelenartsorg

March 28thldquoSpring Feverrdquo Fashion Show and Luncheon

April 21stldquoPreserving the Old Mountain Waysrdquo

North Georgia ZooClevelandInfo 7063487279

March 7th - 8thBouncing Babies

March 15th April 19thBehind the Scenes Tour

April 2nd - 5thEaster Festival

April 6th - 11thSpringfest

April 14thMommy amp Me at the Zoo

Smithgall WoodsHelenInfo 7068783087

March 7th April 4thFirst Visit Tours

March 28thWomen in the Shadow of Yonah

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 29

30 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The Licklog Players Present The Hallelujah Girls

April 17 - 19 amp 24 - 26 2015

Licklog Players a community theater serving Hayesville and Western NC since 1978 In addition to spectacular shows on state the Licklog Players also occasionally of-

fers acting classes for adults and children Coming up in April they will present The Hallelujah Girls A Southern Comedy by Jones Hope amp Wooten

The storyline will keep you laughing and begging for more The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes

place in SPA-DEE-DAH the abandoned church-turned day

spa where a group of girlfriends gathers every Friday after-

noon After the loss of a dear friend the women realize time is

precious and if theyrsquore going to change their lives and achieve

their dreams they have to get on it now But with Carlene

having buried three husbands already Nitarsquos nerves shot from

YUUPUNPU[LYMLYLUJLIL[^LLUOLYZVUHUKOPZWYVIH[PVUVMAuml-

cer Mavis wondering how she can fake her own death to get

out of a stagnant marriage and sweet Crystal singing Christ-

mas carols with her own hilarious lyrics how will Sugar Lee

their high-spirited determined leader keep them motivated

By the time these ladies launch their new improved lives

yoursquove got a side-splitting joyful comedy that will make you

laugh out loud and shout ldquoHallelujahrdquo

We urge you to make plans to enjoy this show and vis-it Hayesville for shopping and dinner before the show and certainly donrsquot miss ldquothe Squarerdquo For additonal information contact Licklog Players 18 Creekside Circle Hayesville NC 28904 or call 8283898632 or visit wwwlicklogplayersorg

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

Babyland General HospitalClevelandInfo 7068652171wwwcabbagepatchkidscom

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Celebration

March 28thMagical Easter Eggstravaganza

RABUN COUNTY

March 5th - 6th April 3rdFull Moon Suspension Bridge HikeTallulah Gorge State ParkTallulah FallsInfo 7067547981

March 19 amp the third Thursday of each month through NovemberRabun Trout Unlimited MeetingThe TUScout Hut ClaytonInfo rabuntuorg

March 20th- 21stFrills amp Frogs Childrenrsquos Consignment SaleRabun Event Center ClaytonInfo 6787944395

April 2ndEaster Egg HuntRabun County Recreation DepartmentTigerInfo 7067824600

April 4thEaster Egg HuntHillside Orchard FarmsTigerInfo 7067824995 7067822776

April 19thTour of Georgia Gran FondoMain Street ClaytonInfo wwwgfncscom

April 25thCelebrate Clayton PEARLs 5KRamey Blvd ClaytonInfo 7064901243

April 25th - 26th2015 Celebrate ClaytonDowntown ClaytonInfo wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

North Georgia Arts Guild Artist ProgramsClayton City Hall ClaytonInfo wwwnorthgeorgiaartsguildcomMarch 19thPatrice Young - The Story of PaintingApril 16thJennifer Moore - Graphic Art Design

North Georgia Community PlayersDillard Playhouse DillardInfo wwwngcommunityplayerscom

March 6th - 8th 13th - 15thldquoThe Secret Case of Sherlock Holmesrdquo

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queensrdquo

continued

Hambidge CenterRabun GapInfo wwwhambidgeorg

March 7thFirst Saturday Gristmill Visit

March 14th - Artistsrsquo Talks

March 21st - Nature Hikes

TOWNS COUNTY

March 14thFirst Annual White Blaze ShindigTop of Georgia HostelHiawasseeInfo wwwtopofgeorgiahostelcom

April 11thPlant Affair on the SquareHiawasseeInfo 7068966240

April 19th - May 16thRhododendron FestivalGeorgia Mountain FairgroundsHiawasseeInfo 7068964191

On Stage at the Peacock Performing Arts Center

Theater goers in the Hayesville North Carolina area all know that attending a show at the Peacock Performing Arts Center is a must What you will

AumlUK[OLYLPZIPNJP[`LU[LY[HPUTLU[PU[OPZXPL[TVU-tain town The theater comfortably seats 250 guests and center not only features community theatre and live mu-sic but ballroom dance classes and childrenrsquos drama camps

Coming up in April is Sylvia - A Romantic Comedy April 3 - 5 amp 10 - 12 After 22 years of child-rearing

in the suburbs Greg and Kate have moved to Manhat-

[HU(TPKJHYLLYHUKYLSH[PVUZOPWJOHUNLZYLNAumlUKZa street-smart dog (Sylvia) in the park who becomes a

major bone of contention for the couple in this romantic

comedy by AR Gurney

Tickets available online for Sylvia now We hope `V JHU AumlUK [OL [PTL [V QVYUL` V]LY [OL TVU[HPUto enjoy this play Coming up in May and June is The WP[AumlYL YPSS ( 4ZPJHS -VY HKKP[PVUHS PUMVYTH[PVUyou may contact The Peacock Playhouse amp Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church St Hayesville NC 28904 - 8283892787

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 31

Franklin North CarolinaMain Street

32 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Young Harris CollegeYoung HarrisInfo 8002413754

March 1st - ldquoThe Mikadordquo

March 3rdCommunity Band Concert

March 17thAn Evening of Irish Music

March 20th - 21stAn Evening at the USO

March 20th)SHJRVSLZOL6[OLYPKLVM0UAumlUP[`

March 26thGuitar Ensemble Concert

March 27thldquoThe Credeaux Canvasrdquo

March 27th - Earth Moon and Sun

April 9th - Acapalooza

April 10th - 11thGeorgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

April 11thSongs From a New World

April 14thPiano Ensemble Concert

April 16thConcert Band Spring Extravaganza

April 17th 24thCosmic Concert Pink Floydrsquos The Wall

April 18th - Bach to Rock

April 20th - Jazz Band Concert

April 21st - Percussion Ensembl

April 21st - 25thldquoGood Boys and Truerdquo

April 28th - Musical Theater Revue

Hightower Creek VineyardsHiawasseeInfo 7068968963

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Day Celebration

March 21stVino and Vibes Spring Kick Offwith Raven and Red

UNION COUNTY

March 2nd and [OLAumlYZ[4VUKH`VMLHJOTVU[OAlzheimerrsquos Support GroupCadence BankBlairsvilleInfo 7707892044

March 2nd and each Mon-day through Thursday and SaturdayKnitterrsquos Knitch Crochet ClassesBlairsvilleInfo 7068351078

March 3rd and each TuesdaySmoky Mountain MelodiesFirst United Methodist ChurchBlairsvilleInfo 7063793836

March 4th and each Wednesday through April 1stNational Alliance on Mental Illness Education ProgramUnion General HospitalBlairsvilleInfo 7068356649

March 4th and each WednesdayBingoHaralson Memorial Civic CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7063005722

March 5th and each ThursdayTrivia at the ViewUnion County Community CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7064396092

April 11thEaster Egg HuntMeeks Park BlairsvilleInfo 7064396074

April 10th - 11thWritersrsquo ConferenceThe Art CenterBlue RidgeInfo 7066322144

April 22nd - 26thBlairsville Kiwanis FairAirport Industrial DriveBlairsvilleInfo 7067816552

April 24th - 25thMountain Home ShowNorth Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsvilleInfo wwwmountainhomeshowcom

Georgia Mountain Research CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7067452655

March 20thBackyard Beekeeping

April 23rdGrowing the Great Pumpkin

Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue RidgeInfo 7066329223

March 1stldquoBrighton Beach Memoirsrdquo

March 13th - 15th 20th - 22ndldquoThe Secret Gardenrdquo

March 27th - 28thRoxie Watson Band

April 9th - 12th 16th - 29th 23rd - 26thldquoThe Moving of Lilla Bartonrdquo

CLAY COUNTY NC

March 6th and each Friday NightLive MusicEagle Fork Vineyards HayesvilleInfo 8283898466

March 6th and each Friday NightFriday Nights at Clayrsquos CornerBrasstownInfo 8288373797

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Hallelujah GirlsrdquoLicklog Players Community TheaterHayesvilleInfo 8283898632

John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstownInfo 8288372775 800FOLKSCH

March 6th - Barker Brothers

March 7th 21st April 4thContra amp Square Dance

March 13th - Barralon Brothers

March 14th - Empty Bowl 2015

March 19th - Jim Lloyd

March 29thBrasstown Concert Associationpresents Paul NeebeInfo 8288371863 8283894210

Peacock Performing Arts CenterHayesvilleInfo 8283892787

March 14thSongwritersrsquo Showcase

April 3rd - 5th 10th - 12thldquoSylviardquo

April 18thLon Eldridge amp the 9th Street Stompers

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

MACON COUNTY NC

March 14thHighlands Annual Chili Cook-OffCommunity BuildingHighlandsInfo 8285262112

March 26thRichter-Uzur Guitar amp Cello Duopresented by the Arts Council of Macon CountyLocation TBAInfo 8285247683

April 4thCommunity Easter Egg HuntHighlands Rec Park amp Civic CenterInfo 8285265841

Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts CenterHighlandsInfo 8285269047

February 19th - March 1stMystery Dinner TheaterldquoMurder Not Prohibitedrdquo

March 8thBolshoi Ballet Romeo and Juliet

March 14thMET La Donnadel Lago

April 19thBolshoi Ballet Ivan the Terrible

April 25thMET Cavallenia Rusticana and Pagliacca

Smoky Mountain Centerfor Performing ArtsFranklinInfo 8662734615 8285241598wwwGreatMountainMusiccom

March 6thMark Lowry and the Martins

March 7th - Wade Hayes

March 14thNatural Bodybuilding amp Physique Federation Competition

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March 27th-28thDisneyrsquos Aristocats Kids A Puuuurfectly Fantastical Musical

April 25th - Don Williams

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 33

Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

34 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

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Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

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The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 39

DowntownClayton

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Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 41

Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

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Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

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Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 47

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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52 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

30 + Acres GATED MOUNTAIN TOP ESCAPE RV Padbarn and workshop

799000

RUSTIC 5BR 42BA CRAFTSMAN STYLE MOUNTAIN

HOME With Magnificent Mountain Views $899500

ORCHARD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB LAKE FRONT LIVING 4 SIDED BRICK LAKE MOUNTAIN AND GOLF

COURSE VIEWS $495000

5+ ACRES IN PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY Mountain

Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

ORCHARD COMMUNITY HOME Designed for easy living

Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

SOQUE RIVERFRONT BUNGALOW 3BR 2BA cabin wfireplace basement and loft

399000

INCREDIBLE SOQUE RIVER HOME 4BR 35BA 2 Car Garage

wUnfinished studio above $699500

IN THE ORCHARD GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Year Round

Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

56 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

58 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

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As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

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ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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28 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

March 6th - 8thFolk to Fine Art FestivalCommerceInfo 7063352954

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thSpring Wine Highway WeekendsGeorgia Wine CountryInfo 7068789463wwwgeorgiawinecom

April 24th - 26thBud Break Wine TourParticipating Wineries of North Georgia amp Western North CarolinaInfo 7067457483

STEPHENS COUNTY

March 8thMade in America Late Winter ConcertBaptist Conference CenterToccoaInfo 7068868614

March 21st2015 Parenting Event RaisingHealthy Kids in the Digital AgeToccoa Falls CollegeToccoa FallsInfo 7067795736

March 26th April 23rd May 21stPower House for Kids TrainingDarkness to LightPower House for Kids ToccoaInfo 7068862290

Northeast Georgia Community Concert SeriesThe Schaefer Center ToccoaInfo 7062977121wwwnegaconcertscom

March 19th - The Celtic Tenors

April 9th - Fernando Varela

April 28th - ldquoDellarsquos Dinersrdquo

HABERSHAM COUNTY

March 7th4th Annual Casino Night FundraiserldquoBootleg Bash A Night at the Roaring 20s SpeakeasyrdquoCornelia Community HouseCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 13th2nd Annual Color Me Green 5k and Fun RunLevel Grove Elementary SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 14thSHYRLZ]PSSLOMAringL2ClarkesvilleInfo 7067542220

March 17thSt Patrickrsquos Day Double Bowling TournamentClarkesville Lanes ClarkesvilleInfo 7067784654

March 28thDancing with the Stars for HopeHabersham Central High SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067763406wwwdancingwiththestarsforhopeorg

April 17th - 18thApple Blossom BBQ FestivalCornelia City ParkCorneliaInfo 7067784654

April 25thBaldwin Clean-Up DayMitchell Gailey City ParkBaldwinInfo 7067784654

Habersham Community TheatreClarkesvilleInfo wwwhabershamtheaterorg

February 20th - 22nd 26th - March 1stldquoDriving Miss Daisyrdquo

April 17th - 19th 23rd - 26thldquoA Biddy Full Dayrdquo

Mauldin House GardensClarkesvilleInfo 7067544216

April 4thPictures with the Easter Bunny

April 25thMagical Gardens at Mauldin

Grant Street Music RoomClarkesvilleInfo 7067543541

March 7th - Chase Thomas Band

March 14thPepperland Music Camp for Kids Pre Saint Paddyrsquos Celebration and Fundraiser

March 28th - Underhill Rose

WHITE COUNTY

March 6thTaste of the TownBlack and White Masquerade BallUnicoi Lodge HelenInfo 7068655356

continued

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thApril 18thSwinging in the Vines Music SeriesSautee-Nacoochee VineyardsSauteeInfo 7068781056

March 28th26th Annual Trout TournamentChattahoochee River HelenInfo 7068782908

April 3rd and each Tuesday and Friday through September 4thBingoHelen Chamber of Commerce FesthalleHelenInfo 7068781908

April 11thSpringfest 2015Helen Festhalle HelenInfo 7068781908

Helen Arts amp Heritage CenterHelenInfo 7068783933 wwwhelenartsorg

March 28thldquoSpring Feverrdquo Fashion Show and Luncheon

April 21stldquoPreserving the Old Mountain Waysrdquo

North Georgia ZooClevelandInfo 7063487279

March 7th - 8thBouncing Babies

March 15th April 19thBehind the Scenes Tour

April 2nd - 5thEaster Festival

April 6th - 11thSpringfest

April 14thMommy amp Me at the Zoo

Smithgall WoodsHelenInfo 7068783087

March 7th April 4thFirst Visit Tours

March 28thWomen in the Shadow of Yonah

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 29

30 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The Licklog Players Present The Hallelujah Girls

April 17 - 19 amp 24 - 26 2015

Licklog Players a community theater serving Hayesville and Western NC since 1978 In addition to spectacular shows on state the Licklog Players also occasionally of-

fers acting classes for adults and children Coming up in April they will present The Hallelujah Girls A Southern Comedy by Jones Hope amp Wooten

The storyline will keep you laughing and begging for more The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes

place in SPA-DEE-DAH the abandoned church-turned day

spa where a group of girlfriends gathers every Friday after-

noon After the loss of a dear friend the women realize time is

precious and if theyrsquore going to change their lives and achieve

their dreams they have to get on it now But with Carlene

having buried three husbands already Nitarsquos nerves shot from

YUUPUNPU[LYMLYLUJLIL[^LLUOLYZVUHUKOPZWYVIH[PVUVMAuml-

cer Mavis wondering how she can fake her own death to get

out of a stagnant marriage and sweet Crystal singing Christ-

mas carols with her own hilarious lyrics how will Sugar Lee

their high-spirited determined leader keep them motivated

By the time these ladies launch their new improved lives

yoursquove got a side-splitting joyful comedy that will make you

laugh out loud and shout ldquoHallelujahrdquo

We urge you to make plans to enjoy this show and vis-it Hayesville for shopping and dinner before the show and certainly donrsquot miss ldquothe Squarerdquo For additonal information contact Licklog Players 18 Creekside Circle Hayesville NC 28904 or call 8283898632 or visit wwwlicklogplayersorg

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

Babyland General HospitalClevelandInfo 7068652171wwwcabbagepatchkidscom

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Celebration

March 28thMagical Easter Eggstravaganza

RABUN COUNTY

March 5th - 6th April 3rdFull Moon Suspension Bridge HikeTallulah Gorge State ParkTallulah FallsInfo 7067547981

March 19 amp the third Thursday of each month through NovemberRabun Trout Unlimited MeetingThe TUScout Hut ClaytonInfo rabuntuorg

March 20th- 21stFrills amp Frogs Childrenrsquos Consignment SaleRabun Event Center ClaytonInfo 6787944395

April 2ndEaster Egg HuntRabun County Recreation DepartmentTigerInfo 7067824600

April 4thEaster Egg HuntHillside Orchard FarmsTigerInfo 7067824995 7067822776

April 19thTour of Georgia Gran FondoMain Street ClaytonInfo wwwgfncscom

April 25thCelebrate Clayton PEARLs 5KRamey Blvd ClaytonInfo 7064901243

April 25th - 26th2015 Celebrate ClaytonDowntown ClaytonInfo wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

North Georgia Arts Guild Artist ProgramsClayton City Hall ClaytonInfo wwwnorthgeorgiaartsguildcomMarch 19thPatrice Young - The Story of PaintingApril 16thJennifer Moore - Graphic Art Design

North Georgia Community PlayersDillard Playhouse DillardInfo wwwngcommunityplayerscom

March 6th - 8th 13th - 15thldquoThe Secret Case of Sherlock Holmesrdquo

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queensrdquo

continued

Hambidge CenterRabun GapInfo wwwhambidgeorg

March 7thFirst Saturday Gristmill Visit

March 14th - Artistsrsquo Talks

March 21st - Nature Hikes

TOWNS COUNTY

March 14thFirst Annual White Blaze ShindigTop of Georgia HostelHiawasseeInfo wwwtopofgeorgiahostelcom

April 11thPlant Affair on the SquareHiawasseeInfo 7068966240

April 19th - May 16thRhododendron FestivalGeorgia Mountain FairgroundsHiawasseeInfo 7068964191

On Stage at the Peacock Performing Arts Center

Theater goers in the Hayesville North Carolina area all know that attending a show at the Peacock Performing Arts Center is a must What you will

AumlUK[OLYLPZIPNJP[`LU[LY[HPUTLU[PU[OPZXPL[TVU-tain town The theater comfortably seats 250 guests and center not only features community theatre and live mu-sic but ballroom dance classes and childrenrsquos drama camps

Coming up in April is Sylvia - A Romantic Comedy April 3 - 5 amp 10 - 12 After 22 years of child-rearing

in the suburbs Greg and Kate have moved to Manhat-

[HU(TPKJHYLLYHUKYLSH[PVUZOPWJOHUNLZYLNAumlUKZa street-smart dog (Sylvia) in the park who becomes a

major bone of contention for the couple in this romantic

comedy by AR Gurney

Tickets available online for Sylvia now We hope `V JHU AumlUK [OL [PTL [V QVYUL` V]LY [OL TVU[HPUto enjoy this play Coming up in May and June is The WP[AumlYL YPSS ( 4ZPJHS -VY HKKP[PVUHS PUMVYTH[PVUyou may contact The Peacock Playhouse amp Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church St Hayesville NC 28904 - 8283892787

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 31

Franklin North CarolinaMain Street

32 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Young Harris CollegeYoung HarrisInfo 8002413754

March 1st - ldquoThe Mikadordquo

March 3rdCommunity Band Concert

March 17thAn Evening of Irish Music

March 20th - 21stAn Evening at the USO

March 20th)SHJRVSLZOL6[OLYPKLVM0UAumlUP[`

March 26thGuitar Ensemble Concert

March 27thldquoThe Credeaux Canvasrdquo

March 27th - Earth Moon and Sun

April 9th - Acapalooza

April 10th - 11thGeorgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

April 11thSongs From a New World

April 14thPiano Ensemble Concert

April 16thConcert Band Spring Extravaganza

April 17th 24thCosmic Concert Pink Floydrsquos The Wall

April 18th - Bach to Rock

April 20th - Jazz Band Concert

April 21st - Percussion Ensembl

April 21st - 25thldquoGood Boys and Truerdquo

April 28th - Musical Theater Revue

Hightower Creek VineyardsHiawasseeInfo 7068968963

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Day Celebration

March 21stVino and Vibes Spring Kick Offwith Raven and Red

UNION COUNTY

March 2nd and [OLAumlYZ[4VUKH`VMLHJOTVU[OAlzheimerrsquos Support GroupCadence BankBlairsvilleInfo 7707892044

March 2nd and each Mon-day through Thursday and SaturdayKnitterrsquos Knitch Crochet ClassesBlairsvilleInfo 7068351078

March 3rd and each TuesdaySmoky Mountain MelodiesFirst United Methodist ChurchBlairsvilleInfo 7063793836

March 4th and each Wednesday through April 1stNational Alliance on Mental Illness Education ProgramUnion General HospitalBlairsvilleInfo 7068356649

March 4th and each WednesdayBingoHaralson Memorial Civic CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7063005722

March 5th and each ThursdayTrivia at the ViewUnion County Community CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7064396092

April 11thEaster Egg HuntMeeks Park BlairsvilleInfo 7064396074

April 10th - 11thWritersrsquo ConferenceThe Art CenterBlue RidgeInfo 7066322144

April 22nd - 26thBlairsville Kiwanis FairAirport Industrial DriveBlairsvilleInfo 7067816552

April 24th - 25thMountain Home ShowNorth Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsvilleInfo wwwmountainhomeshowcom

Georgia Mountain Research CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7067452655

March 20thBackyard Beekeeping

April 23rdGrowing the Great Pumpkin

Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue RidgeInfo 7066329223

March 1stldquoBrighton Beach Memoirsrdquo

March 13th - 15th 20th - 22ndldquoThe Secret Gardenrdquo

March 27th - 28thRoxie Watson Band

April 9th - 12th 16th - 29th 23rd - 26thldquoThe Moving of Lilla Bartonrdquo

CLAY COUNTY NC

March 6th and each Friday NightLive MusicEagle Fork Vineyards HayesvilleInfo 8283898466

March 6th and each Friday NightFriday Nights at Clayrsquos CornerBrasstownInfo 8288373797

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Hallelujah GirlsrdquoLicklog Players Community TheaterHayesvilleInfo 8283898632

John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstownInfo 8288372775 800FOLKSCH

March 6th - Barker Brothers

March 7th 21st April 4thContra amp Square Dance

March 13th - Barralon Brothers

March 14th - Empty Bowl 2015

March 19th - Jim Lloyd

March 29thBrasstown Concert Associationpresents Paul NeebeInfo 8288371863 8283894210

Peacock Performing Arts CenterHayesvilleInfo 8283892787

March 14thSongwritersrsquo Showcase

April 3rd - 5th 10th - 12thldquoSylviardquo

April 18thLon Eldridge amp the 9th Street Stompers

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

MACON COUNTY NC

March 14thHighlands Annual Chili Cook-OffCommunity BuildingHighlandsInfo 8285262112

March 26thRichter-Uzur Guitar amp Cello Duopresented by the Arts Council of Macon CountyLocation TBAInfo 8285247683

April 4thCommunity Easter Egg HuntHighlands Rec Park amp Civic CenterInfo 8285265841

Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts CenterHighlandsInfo 8285269047

February 19th - March 1stMystery Dinner TheaterldquoMurder Not Prohibitedrdquo

March 8thBolshoi Ballet Romeo and Juliet

March 14thMET La Donnadel Lago

April 19thBolshoi Ballet Ivan the Terrible

April 25thMET Cavallenia Rusticana and Pagliacca

Smoky Mountain Centerfor Performing ArtsFranklinInfo 8662734615 8285241598wwwGreatMountainMusiccom

March 6thMark Lowry and the Martins

March 7th - Wade Hayes

March 14thNatural Bodybuilding amp Physique Federation Competition

4HYJOZ[1VL+PMAumlL

March 27th-28thDisneyrsquos Aristocats Kids A Puuuurfectly Fantastical Musical

April 25th - Don Williams

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 33

Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

34 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 35

36 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 37

38 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 39

DowntownClayton

40 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 41

Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 43

44 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 45

Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

46 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 47

48 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

50 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

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799000

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COURSE VIEWS $495000

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Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

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Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

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399000

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wUnfinished studio above $699500

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Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

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Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

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Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

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As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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28 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

March 6th - 8thFolk to Fine Art FestivalCommerceInfo 7063352954

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thSpring Wine Highway WeekendsGeorgia Wine CountryInfo 7068789463wwwgeorgiawinecom

April 24th - 26thBud Break Wine TourParticipating Wineries of North Georgia amp Western North CarolinaInfo 7067457483

STEPHENS COUNTY

March 8thMade in America Late Winter ConcertBaptist Conference CenterToccoaInfo 7068868614

March 21st2015 Parenting Event RaisingHealthy Kids in the Digital AgeToccoa Falls CollegeToccoa FallsInfo 7067795736

March 26th April 23rd May 21stPower House for Kids TrainingDarkness to LightPower House for Kids ToccoaInfo 7068862290

Northeast Georgia Community Concert SeriesThe Schaefer Center ToccoaInfo 7062977121wwwnegaconcertscom

March 19th - The Celtic Tenors

April 9th - Fernando Varela

April 28th - ldquoDellarsquos Dinersrdquo

HABERSHAM COUNTY

March 7th4th Annual Casino Night FundraiserldquoBootleg Bash A Night at the Roaring 20s SpeakeasyrdquoCornelia Community HouseCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 13th2nd Annual Color Me Green 5k and Fun RunLevel Grove Elementary SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 14thSHYRLZ]PSSLOMAringL2ClarkesvilleInfo 7067542220

March 17thSt Patrickrsquos Day Double Bowling TournamentClarkesville Lanes ClarkesvilleInfo 7067784654

March 28thDancing with the Stars for HopeHabersham Central High SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067763406wwwdancingwiththestarsforhopeorg

April 17th - 18thApple Blossom BBQ FestivalCornelia City ParkCorneliaInfo 7067784654

April 25thBaldwin Clean-Up DayMitchell Gailey City ParkBaldwinInfo 7067784654

Habersham Community TheatreClarkesvilleInfo wwwhabershamtheaterorg

February 20th - 22nd 26th - March 1stldquoDriving Miss Daisyrdquo

April 17th - 19th 23rd - 26thldquoA Biddy Full Dayrdquo

Mauldin House GardensClarkesvilleInfo 7067544216

April 4thPictures with the Easter Bunny

April 25thMagical Gardens at Mauldin

Grant Street Music RoomClarkesvilleInfo 7067543541

March 7th - Chase Thomas Band

March 14thPepperland Music Camp for Kids Pre Saint Paddyrsquos Celebration and Fundraiser

March 28th - Underhill Rose

WHITE COUNTY

March 6thTaste of the TownBlack and White Masquerade BallUnicoi Lodge HelenInfo 7068655356

continued

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thApril 18thSwinging in the Vines Music SeriesSautee-Nacoochee VineyardsSauteeInfo 7068781056

March 28th26th Annual Trout TournamentChattahoochee River HelenInfo 7068782908

April 3rd and each Tuesday and Friday through September 4thBingoHelen Chamber of Commerce FesthalleHelenInfo 7068781908

April 11thSpringfest 2015Helen Festhalle HelenInfo 7068781908

Helen Arts amp Heritage CenterHelenInfo 7068783933 wwwhelenartsorg

March 28thldquoSpring Feverrdquo Fashion Show and Luncheon

April 21stldquoPreserving the Old Mountain Waysrdquo

North Georgia ZooClevelandInfo 7063487279

March 7th - 8thBouncing Babies

March 15th April 19thBehind the Scenes Tour

April 2nd - 5thEaster Festival

April 6th - 11thSpringfest

April 14thMommy amp Me at the Zoo

Smithgall WoodsHelenInfo 7068783087

March 7th April 4thFirst Visit Tours

March 28thWomen in the Shadow of Yonah

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 29

30 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The Licklog Players Present The Hallelujah Girls

April 17 - 19 amp 24 - 26 2015

Licklog Players a community theater serving Hayesville and Western NC since 1978 In addition to spectacular shows on state the Licklog Players also occasionally of-

fers acting classes for adults and children Coming up in April they will present The Hallelujah Girls A Southern Comedy by Jones Hope amp Wooten

The storyline will keep you laughing and begging for more The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes

place in SPA-DEE-DAH the abandoned church-turned day

spa where a group of girlfriends gathers every Friday after-

noon After the loss of a dear friend the women realize time is

precious and if theyrsquore going to change their lives and achieve

their dreams they have to get on it now But with Carlene

having buried three husbands already Nitarsquos nerves shot from

YUUPUNPU[LYMLYLUJLIL[^LLUOLYZVUHUKOPZWYVIH[PVUVMAuml-

cer Mavis wondering how she can fake her own death to get

out of a stagnant marriage and sweet Crystal singing Christ-

mas carols with her own hilarious lyrics how will Sugar Lee

their high-spirited determined leader keep them motivated

By the time these ladies launch their new improved lives

yoursquove got a side-splitting joyful comedy that will make you

laugh out loud and shout ldquoHallelujahrdquo

We urge you to make plans to enjoy this show and vis-it Hayesville for shopping and dinner before the show and certainly donrsquot miss ldquothe Squarerdquo For additonal information contact Licklog Players 18 Creekside Circle Hayesville NC 28904 or call 8283898632 or visit wwwlicklogplayersorg

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

Babyland General HospitalClevelandInfo 7068652171wwwcabbagepatchkidscom

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Celebration

March 28thMagical Easter Eggstravaganza

RABUN COUNTY

March 5th - 6th April 3rdFull Moon Suspension Bridge HikeTallulah Gorge State ParkTallulah FallsInfo 7067547981

March 19 amp the third Thursday of each month through NovemberRabun Trout Unlimited MeetingThe TUScout Hut ClaytonInfo rabuntuorg

March 20th- 21stFrills amp Frogs Childrenrsquos Consignment SaleRabun Event Center ClaytonInfo 6787944395

April 2ndEaster Egg HuntRabun County Recreation DepartmentTigerInfo 7067824600

April 4thEaster Egg HuntHillside Orchard FarmsTigerInfo 7067824995 7067822776

April 19thTour of Georgia Gran FondoMain Street ClaytonInfo wwwgfncscom

April 25thCelebrate Clayton PEARLs 5KRamey Blvd ClaytonInfo 7064901243

April 25th - 26th2015 Celebrate ClaytonDowntown ClaytonInfo wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

North Georgia Arts Guild Artist ProgramsClayton City Hall ClaytonInfo wwwnorthgeorgiaartsguildcomMarch 19thPatrice Young - The Story of PaintingApril 16thJennifer Moore - Graphic Art Design

North Georgia Community PlayersDillard Playhouse DillardInfo wwwngcommunityplayerscom

March 6th - 8th 13th - 15thldquoThe Secret Case of Sherlock Holmesrdquo

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queensrdquo

continued

Hambidge CenterRabun GapInfo wwwhambidgeorg

March 7thFirst Saturday Gristmill Visit

March 14th - Artistsrsquo Talks

March 21st - Nature Hikes

TOWNS COUNTY

March 14thFirst Annual White Blaze ShindigTop of Georgia HostelHiawasseeInfo wwwtopofgeorgiahostelcom

April 11thPlant Affair on the SquareHiawasseeInfo 7068966240

April 19th - May 16thRhododendron FestivalGeorgia Mountain FairgroundsHiawasseeInfo 7068964191

On Stage at the Peacock Performing Arts Center

Theater goers in the Hayesville North Carolina area all know that attending a show at the Peacock Performing Arts Center is a must What you will

AumlUK[OLYLPZIPNJP[`LU[LY[HPUTLU[PU[OPZXPL[TVU-tain town The theater comfortably seats 250 guests and center not only features community theatre and live mu-sic but ballroom dance classes and childrenrsquos drama camps

Coming up in April is Sylvia - A Romantic Comedy April 3 - 5 amp 10 - 12 After 22 years of child-rearing

in the suburbs Greg and Kate have moved to Manhat-

[HU(TPKJHYLLYHUKYLSH[PVUZOPWJOHUNLZYLNAumlUKZa street-smart dog (Sylvia) in the park who becomes a

major bone of contention for the couple in this romantic

comedy by AR Gurney

Tickets available online for Sylvia now We hope `V JHU AumlUK [OL [PTL [V QVYUL` V]LY [OL TVU[HPUto enjoy this play Coming up in May and June is The WP[AumlYL YPSS ( 4ZPJHS -VY HKKP[PVUHS PUMVYTH[PVUyou may contact The Peacock Playhouse amp Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church St Hayesville NC 28904 - 8283892787

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Franklin North CarolinaMain Street

32 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Young Harris CollegeYoung HarrisInfo 8002413754

March 1st - ldquoThe Mikadordquo

March 3rdCommunity Band Concert

March 17thAn Evening of Irish Music

March 20th - 21stAn Evening at the USO

March 20th)SHJRVSLZOL6[OLYPKLVM0UAumlUP[`

March 26thGuitar Ensemble Concert

March 27thldquoThe Credeaux Canvasrdquo

March 27th - Earth Moon and Sun

April 9th - Acapalooza

April 10th - 11thGeorgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

April 11thSongs From a New World

April 14thPiano Ensemble Concert

April 16thConcert Band Spring Extravaganza

April 17th 24thCosmic Concert Pink Floydrsquos The Wall

April 18th - Bach to Rock

April 20th - Jazz Band Concert

April 21st - Percussion Ensembl

April 21st - 25thldquoGood Boys and Truerdquo

April 28th - Musical Theater Revue

Hightower Creek VineyardsHiawasseeInfo 7068968963

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Day Celebration

March 21stVino and Vibes Spring Kick Offwith Raven and Red

UNION COUNTY

March 2nd and [OLAumlYZ[4VUKH`VMLHJOTVU[OAlzheimerrsquos Support GroupCadence BankBlairsvilleInfo 7707892044

March 2nd and each Mon-day through Thursday and SaturdayKnitterrsquos Knitch Crochet ClassesBlairsvilleInfo 7068351078

March 3rd and each TuesdaySmoky Mountain MelodiesFirst United Methodist ChurchBlairsvilleInfo 7063793836

March 4th and each Wednesday through April 1stNational Alliance on Mental Illness Education ProgramUnion General HospitalBlairsvilleInfo 7068356649

March 4th and each WednesdayBingoHaralson Memorial Civic CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7063005722

March 5th and each ThursdayTrivia at the ViewUnion County Community CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7064396092

April 11thEaster Egg HuntMeeks Park BlairsvilleInfo 7064396074

April 10th - 11thWritersrsquo ConferenceThe Art CenterBlue RidgeInfo 7066322144

April 22nd - 26thBlairsville Kiwanis FairAirport Industrial DriveBlairsvilleInfo 7067816552

April 24th - 25thMountain Home ShowNorth Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsvilleInfo wwwmountainhomeshowcom

Georgia Mountain Research CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7067452655

March 20thBackyard Beekeeping

April 23rdGrowing the Great Pumpkin

Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue RidgeInfo 7066329223

March 1stldquoBrighton Beach Memoirsrdquo

March 13th - 15th 20th - 22ndldquoThe Secret Gardenrdquo

March 27th - 28thRoxie Watson Band

April 9th - 12th 16th - 29th 23rd - 26thldquoThe Moving of Lilla Bartonrdquo

CLAY COUNTY NC

March 6th and each Friday NightLive MusicEagle Fork Vineyards HayesvilleInfo 8283898466

March 6th and each Friday NightFriday Nights at Clayrsquos CornerBrasstownInfo 8288373797

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Hallelujah GirlsrdquoLicklog Players Community TheaterHayesvilleInfo 8283898632

John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstownInfo 8288372775 800FOLKSCH

March 6th - Barker Brothers

March 7th 21st April 4thContra amp Square Dance

March 13th - Barralon Brothers

March 14th - Empty Bowl 2015

March 19th - Jim Lloyd

March 29thBrasstown Concert Associationpresents Paul NeebeInfo 8288371863 8283894210

Peacock Performing Arts CenterHayesvilleInfo 8283892787

March 14thSongwritersrsquo Showcase

April 3rd - 5th 10th - 12thldquoSylviardquo

April 18thLon Eldridge amp the 9th Street Stompers

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

MACON COUNTY NC

March 14thHighlands Annual Chili Cook-OffCommunity BuildingHighlandsInfo 8285262112

March 26thRichter-Uzur Guitar amp Cello Duopresented by the Arts Council of Macon CountyLocation TBAInfo 8285247683

April 4thCommunity Easter Egg HuntHighlands Rec Park amp Civic CenterInfo 8285265841

Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts CenterHighlandsInfo 8285269047

February 19th - March 1stMystery Dinner TheaterldquoMurder Not Prohibitedrdquo

March 8thBolshoi Ballet Romeo and Juliet

March 14thMET La Donnadel Lago

April 19thBolshoi Ballet Ivan the Terrible

April 25thMET Cavallenia Rusticana and Pagliacca

Smoky Mountain Centerfor Performing ArtsFranklinInfo 8662734615 8285241598wwwGreatMountainMusiccom

March 6thMark Lowry and the Martins

March 7th - Wade Hayes

March 14thNatural Bodybuilding amp Physique Federation Competition

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March 27th-28thDisneyrsquos Aristocats Kids A Puuuurfectly Fantastical Musical

April 25th - Don Williams

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Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

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The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

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Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

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The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

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DowntownClayton

40 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

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Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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7YVTPZLZMVY^PZKVT13AumlUHUJLZ2PUNVSVTVUHZRLKMVY^PZKVTHUKUV[MVY^LHS[OHUKVKNH]LIV[O[VOPTILJHZLOLKPKUV[HZRMVYTVUL YLH[^PZKVTHS^H`ZIYPUNZHTWSL^LHS[O PM [OH[^PZKVTPZNVKS 7YV]LYIZWLHR[OLZL7YV]LYIZV]LY`VYZLSMHUKV[OLYZPUWYH`LY[VVKOL3VYKZH`ZPU]LYZLcedil9PJOLZHUKOVUVYHYL^P[OTL`LZKYHISLYPJOLZHUKYPNO[LVZULZZsup1 7ZHSTcedilVOH]LJHZLKTLU[VYPKLV]LYVYOLHKZ^L^LU[ [OYVNOAumlYLHUK^H[LYI[`VIYVNO[ZV[PU[VH^LHS[O`WSHJLsup1+L[LYVUVT`cedil(UK`VZH`PU`VYOLHY[ordm4`WV^LYHUK[OLTPNO[VMT`OHUKOHZNV[[LUTL[OPZ^LHS[Oraquo)[`VZOHSSYLTLTILY[OL3VYK`VYVKMVYP[PZL^OVNP]LZ`VWV^LY[VNL[^LHS[Omacrsup1(ZR[OL3VYK[VNP]L`VPZWV^LY[V^VYRHUKTHRLHNVVKSP]PUN(UKNP]L`VNYLH[^PZKVT

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Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

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Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

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Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

30 + Acres GATED MOUNTAIN TOP ESCAPE RV Padbarn and workshop

799000

RUSTIC 5BR 42BA CRAFTSMAN STYLE MOUNTAIN

HOME With Magnificent Mountain Views $899500

ORCHARD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB LAKE FRONT LIVING 4 SIDED BRICK LAKE MOUNTAIN AND GOLF

COURSE VIEWS $495000

5+ ACRES IN PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY Mountain

Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

ORCHARD COMMUNITY HOME Designed for easy living

Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

SOQUE RIVERFRONT BUNGALOW 3BR 2BA cabin wfireplace basement and loft

399000

INCREDIBLE SOQUE RIVER HOME 4BR 35BA 2 Car Garage

wUnfinished studio above $699500

IN THE ORCHARD GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Year Round

Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

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Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

58 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

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As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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28 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

March 6th - 8thFolk to Fine Art FestivalCommerceInfo 7063352954

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thSpring Wine Highway WeekendsGeorgia Wine CountryInfo 7068789463wwwgeorgiawinecom

April 24th - 26thBud Break Wine TourParticipating Wineries of North Georgia amp Western North CarolinaInfo 7067457483

STEPHENS COUNTY

March 8thMade in America Late Winter ConcertBaptist Conference CenterToccoaInfo 7068868614

March 21st2015 Parenting Event RaisingHealthy Kids in the Digital AgeToccoa Falls CollegeToccoa FallsInfo 7067795736

March 26th April 23rd May 21stPower House for Kids TrainingDarkness to LightPower House for Kids ToccoaInfo 7068862290

Northeast Georgia Community Concert SeriesThe Schaefer Center ToccoaInfo 7062977121wwwnegaconcertscom

March 19th - The Celtic Tenors

April 9th - Fernando Varela

April 28th - ldquoDellarsquos Dinersrdquo

HABERSHAM COUNTY

March 7th4th Annual Casino Night FundraiserldquoBootleg Bash A Night at the Roaring 20s SpeakeasyrdquoCornelia Community HouseCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 13th2nd Annual Color Me Green 5k and Fun RunLevel Grove Elementary SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 14thSHYRLZ]PSSLOMAringL2ClarkesvilleInfo 7067542220

March 17thSt Patrickrsquos Day Double Bowling TournamentClarkesville Lanes ClarkesvilleInfo 7067784654

March 28thDancing with the Stars for HopeHabersham Central High SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067763406wwwdancingwiththestarsforhopeorg

April 17th - 18thApple Blossom BBQ FestivalCornelia City ParkCorneliaInfo 7067784654

April 25thBaldwin Clean-Up DayMitchell Gailey City ParkBaldwinInfo 7067784654

Habersham Community TheatreClarkesvilleInfo wwwhabershamtheaterorg

February 20th - 22nd 26th - March 1stldquoDriving Miss Daisyrdquo

April 17th - 19th 23rd - 26thldquoA Biddy Full Dayrdquo

Mauldin House GardensClarkesvilleInfo 7067544216

April 4thPictures with the Easter Bunny

April 25thMagical Gardens at Mauldin

Grant Street Music RoomClarkesvilleInfo 7067543541

March 7th - Chase Thomas Band

March 14thPepperland Music Camp for Kids Pre Saint Paddyrsquos Celebration and Fundraiser

March 28th - Underhill Rose

WHITE COUNTY

March 6thTaste of the TownBlack and White Masquerade BallUnicoi Lodge HelenInfo 7068655356

continued

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thApril 18thSwinging in the Vines Music SeriesSautee-Nacoochee VineyardsSauteeInfo 7068781056

March 28th26th Annual Trout TournamentChattahoochee River HelenInfo 7068782908

April 3rd and each Tuesday and Friday through September 4thBingoHelen Chamber of Commerce FesthalleHelenInfo 7068781908

April 11thSpringfest 2015Helen Festhalle HelenInfo 7068781908

Helen Arts amp Heritage CenterHelenInfo 7068783933 wwwhelenartsorg

March 28thldquoSpring Feverrdquo Fashion Show and Luncheon

April 21stldquoPreserving the Old Mountain Waysrdquo

North Georgia ZooClevelandInfo 7063487279

March 7th - 8thBouncing Babies

March 15th April 19thBehind the Scenes Tour

April 2nd - 5thEaster Festival

April 6th - 11thSpringfest

April 14thMommy amp Me at the Zoo

Smithgall WoodsHelenInfo 7068783087

March 7th April 4thFirst Visit Tours

March 28thWomen in the Shadow of Yonah

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 29

30 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The Licklog Players Present The Hallelujah Girls

April 17 - 19 amp 24 - 26 2015

Licklog Players a community theater serving Hayesville and Western NC since 1978 In addition to spectacular shows on state the Licklog Players also occasionally of-

fers acting classes for adults and children Coming up in April they will present The Hallelujah Girls A Southern Comedy by Jones Hope amp Wooten

The storyline will keep you laughing and begging for more The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes

place in SPA-DEE-DAH the abandoned church-turned day

spa where a group of girlfriends gathers every Friday after-

noon After the loss of a dear friend the women realize time is

precious and if theyrsquore going to change their lives and achieve

their dreams they have to get on it now But with Carlene

having buried three husbands already Nitarsquos nerves shot from

YUUPUNPU[LYMLYLUJLIL[^LLUOLYZVUHUKOPZWYVIH[PVUVMAuml-

cer Mavis wondering how she can fake her own death to get

out of a stagnant marriage and sweet Crystal singing Christ-

mas carols with her own hilarious lyrics how will Sugar Lee

their high-spirited determined leader keep them motivated

By the time these ladies launch their new improved lives

yoursquove got a side-splitting joyful comedy that will make you

laugh out loud and shout ldquoHallelujahrdquo

We urge you to make plans to enjoy this show and vis-it Hayesville for shopping and dinner before the show and certainly donrsquot miss ldquothe Squarerdquo For additonal information contact Licklog Players 18 Creekside Circle Hayesville NC 28904 or call 8283898632 or visit wwwlicklogplayersorg

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

Babyland General HospitalClevelandInfo 7068652171wwwcabbagepatchkidscom

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Celebration

March 28thMagical Easter Eggstravaganza

RABUN COUNTY

March 5th - 6th April 3rdFull Moon Suspension Bridge HikeTallulah Gorge State ParkTallulah FallsInfo 7067547981

March 19 amp the third Thursday of each month through NovemberRabun Trout Unlimited MeetingThe TUScout Hut ClaytonInfo rabuntuorg

March 20th- 21stFrills amp Frogs Childrenrsquos Consignment SaleRabun Event Center ClaytonInfo 6787944395

April 2ndEaster Egg HuntRabun County Recreation DepartmentTigerInfo 7067824600

April 4thEaster Egg HuntHillside Orchard FarmsTigerInfo 7067824995 7067822776

April 19thTour of Georgia Gran FondoMain Street ClaytonInfo wwwgfncscom

April 25thCelebrate Clayton PEARLs 5KRamey Blvd ClaytonInfo 7064901243

April 25th - 26th2015 Celebrate ClaytonDowntown ClaytonInfo wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

North Georgia Arts Guild Artist ProgramsClayton City Hall ClaytonInfo wwwnorthgeorgiaartsguildcomMarch 19thPatrice Young - The Story of PaintingApril 16thJennifer Moore - Graphic Art Design

North Georgia Community PlayersDillard Playhouse DillardInfo wwwngcommunityplayerscom

March 6th - 8th 13th - 15thldquoThe Secret Case of Sherlock Holmesrdquo

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queensrdquo

continued

Hambidge CenterRabun GapInfo wwwhambidgeorg

March 7thFirst Saturday Gristmill Visit

March 14th - Artistsrsquo Talks

March 21st - Nature Hikes

TOWNS COUNTY

March 14thFirst Annual White Blaze ShindigTop of Georgia HostelHiawasseeInfo wwwtopofgeorgiahostelcom

April 11thPlant Affair on the SquareHiawasseeInfo 7068966240

April 19th - May 16thRhododendron FestivalGeorgia Mountain FairgroundsHiawasseeInfo 7068964191

On Stage at the Peacock Performing Arts Center

Theater goers in the Hayesville North Carolina area all know that attending a show at the Peacock Performing Arts Center is a must What you will

AumlUK[OLYLPZIPNJP[`LU[LY[HPUTLU[PU[OPZXPL[TVU-tain town The theater comfortably seats 250 guests and center not only features community theatre and live mu-sic but ballroom dance classes and childrenrsquos drama camps

Coming up in April is Sylvia - A Romantic Comedy April 3 - 5 amp 10 - 12 After 22 years of child-rearing

in the suburbs Greg and Kate have moved to Manhat-

[HU(TPKJHYLLYHUKYLSH[PVUZOPWJOHUNLZYLNAumlUKZa street-smart dog (Sylvia) in the park who becomes a

major bone of contention for the couple in this romantic

comedy by AR Gurney

Tickets available online for Sylvia now We hope `V JHU AumlUK [OL [PTL [V QVYUL` V]LY [OL TVU[HPUto enjoy this play Coming up in May and June is The WP[AumlYL YPSS ( 4ZPJHS -VY HKKP[PVUHS PUMVYTH[PVUyou may contact The Peacock Playhouse amp Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church St Hayesville NC 28904 - 8283892787

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 31

Franklin North CarolinaMain Street

32 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Young Harris CollegeYoung HarrisInfo 8002413754

March 1st - ldquoThe Mikadordquo

March 3rdCommunity Band Concert

March 17thAn Evening of Irish Music

March 20th - 21stAn Evening at the USO

March 20th)SHJRVSLZOL6[OLYPKLVM0UAumlUP[`

March 26thGuitar Ensemble Concert

March 27thldquoThe Credeaux Canvasrdquo

March 27th - Earth Moon and Sun

April 9th - Acapalooza

April 10th - 11thGeorgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

April 11thSongs From a New World

April 14thPiano Ensemble Concert

April 16thConcert Band Spring Extravaganza

April 17th 24thCosmic Concert Pink Floydrsquos The Wall

April 18th - Bach to Rock

April 20th - Jazz Band Concert

April 21st - Percussion Ensembl

April 21st - 25thldquoGood Boys and Truerdquo

April 28th - Musical Theater Revue

Hightower Creek VineyardsHiawasseeInfo 7068968963

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Day Celebration

March 21stVino and Vibes Spring Kick Offwith Raven and Red

UNION COUNTY

March 2nd and [OLAumlYZ[4VUKH`VMLHJOTVU[OAlzheimerrsquos Support GroupCadence BankBlairsvilleInfo 7707892044

March 2nd and each Mon-day through Thursday and SaturdayKnitterrsquos Knitch Crochet ClassesBlairsvilleInfo 7068351078

March 3rd and each TuesdaySmoky Mountain MelodiesFirst United Methodist ChurchBlairsvilleInfo 7063793836

March 4th and each Wednesday through April 1stNational Alliance on Mental Illness Education ProgramUnion General HospitalBlairsvilleInfo 7068356649

March 4th and each WednesdayBingoHaralson Memorial Civic CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7063005722

March 5th and each ThursdayTrivia at the ViewUnion County Community CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7064396092

April 11thEaster Egg HuntMeeks Park BlairsvilleInfo 7064396074

April 10th - 11thWritersrsquo ConferenceThe Art CenterBlue RidgeInfo 7066322144

April 22nd - 26thBlairsville Kiwanis FairAirport Industrial DriveBlairsvilleInfo 7067816552

April 24th - 25thMountain Home ShowNorth Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsvilleInfo wwwmountainhomeshowcom

Georgia Mountain Research CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7067452655

March 20thBackyard Beekeeping

April 23rdGrowing the Great Pumpkin

Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue RidgeInfo 7066329223

March 1stldquoBrighton Beach Memoirsrdquo

March 13th - 15th 20th - 22ndldquoThe Secret Gardenrdquo

March 27th - 28thRoxie Watson Band

April 9th - 12th 16th - 29th 23rd - 26thldquoThe Moving of Lilla Bartonrdquo

CLAY COUNTY NC

March 6th and each Friday NightLive MusicEagle Fork Vineyards HayesvilleInfo 8283898466

March 6th and each Friday NightFriday Nights at Clayrsquos CornerBrasstownInfo 8288373797

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Hallelujah GirlsrdquoLicklog Players Community TheaterHayesvilleInfo 8283898632

John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstownInfo 8288372775 800FOLKSCH

March 6th - Barker Brothers

March 7th 21st April 4thContra amp Square Dance

March 13th - Barralon Brothers

March 14th - Empty Bowl 2015

March 19th - Jim Lloyd

March 29thBrasstown Concert Associationpresents Paul NeebeInfo 8288371863 8283894210

Peacock Performing Arts CenterHayesvilleInfo 8283892787

March 14thSongwritersrsquo Showcase

April 3rd - 5th 10th - 12thldquoSylviardquo

April 18thLon Eldridge amp the 9th Street Stompers

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

MACON COUNTY NC

March 14thHighlands Annual Chili Cook-OffCommunity BuildingHighlandsInfo 8285262112

March 26thRichter-Uzur Guitar amp Cello Duopresented by the Arts Council of Macon CountyLocation TBAInfo 8285247683

April 4thCommunity Easter Egg HuntHighlands Rec Park amp Civic CenterInfo 8285265841

Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts CenterHighlandsInfo 8285269047

February 19th - March 1stMystery Dinner TheaterldquoMurder Not Prohibitedrdquo

March 8thBolshoi Ballet Romeo and Juliet

March 14thMET La Donnadel Lago

April 19thBolshoi Ballet Ivan the Terrible

April 25thMET Cavallenia Rusticana and Pagliacca

Smoky Mountain Centerfor Performing ArtsFranklinInfo 8662734615 8285241598wwwGreatMountainMusiccom

March 6thMark Lowry and the Martins

March 7th - Wade Hayes

March 14thNatural Bodybuilding amp Physique Federation Competition

4HYJOZ[1VL+PMAumlL

March 27th-28thDisneyrsquos Aristocats Kids A Puuuurfectly Fantastical Musical

April 25th - Don Williams

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 33

Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

34 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 35

36 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 37

38 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 39

DowntownClayton

40 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 41

Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 43

44 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 45

Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

46 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 47

48 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

50 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

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799000

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COURSE VIEWS $495000

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Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

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Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

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399000

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wUnfinished studio above $699500

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Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

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Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

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Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

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As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

70 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Page 24: Georgia Mountain Laurel - March 15

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28 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

March 6th - 8thFolk to Fine Art FestivalCommerceInfo 7063352954

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thSpring Wine Highway WeekendsGeorgia Wine CountryInfo 7068789463wwwgeorgiawinecom

April 24th - 26thBud Break Wine TourParticipating Wineries of North Georgia amp Western North CarolinaInfo 7067457483

STEPHENS COUNTY

March 8thMade in America Late Winter ConcertBaptist Conference CenterToccoaInfo 7068868614

March 21st2015 Parenting Event RaisingHealthy Kids in the Digital AgeToccoa Falls CollegeToccoa FallsInfo 7067795736

March 26th April 23rd May 21stPower House for Kids TrainingDarkness to LightPower House for Kids ToccoaInfo 7068862290

Northeast Georgia Community Concert SeriesThe Schaefer Center ToccoaInfo 7062977121wwwnegaconcertscom

March 19th - The Celtic Tenors

April 9th - Fernando Varela

April 28th - ldquoDellarsquos Dinersrdquo

HABERSHAM COUNTY

March 7th4th Annual Casino Night FundraiserldquoBootleg Bash A Night at the Roaring 20s SpeakeasyrdquoCornelia Community HouseCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 13th2nd Annual Color Me Green 5k and Fun RunLevel Grove Elementary SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 14thSHYRLZ]PSSLOMAringL2ClarkesvilleInfo 7067542220

March 17thSt Patrickrsquos Day Double Bowling TournamentClarkesville Lanes ClarkesvilleInfo 7067784654

March 28thDancing with the Stars for HopeHabersham Central High SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067763406wwwdancingwiththestarsforhopeorg

April 17th - 18thApple Blossom BBQ FestivalCornelia City ParkCorneliaInfo 7067784654

April 25thBaldwin Clean-Up DayMitchell Gailey City ParkBaldwinInfo 7067784654

Habersham Community TheatreClarkesvilleInfo wwwhabershamtheaterorg

February 20th - 22nd 26th - March 1stldquoDriving Miss Daisyrdquo

April 17th - 19th 23rd - 26thldquoA Biddy Full Dayrdquo

Mauldin House GardensClarkesvilleInfo 7067544216

April 4thPictures with the Easter Bunny

April 25thMagical Gardens at Mauldin

Grant Street Music RoomClarkesvilleInfo 7067543541

March 7th - Chase Thomas Band

March 14thPepperland Music Camp for Kids Pre Saint Paddyrsquos Celebration and Fundraiser

March 28th - Underhill Rose

WHITE COUNTY

March 6thTaste of the TownBlack and White Masquerade BallUnicoi Lodge HelenInfo 7068655356

continued

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thApril 18thSwinging in the Vines Music SeriesSautee-Nacoochee VineyardsSauteeInfo 7068781056

March 28th26th Annual Trout TournamentChattahoochee River HelenInfo 7068782908

April 3rd and each Tuesday and Friday through September 4thBingoHelen Chamber of Commerce FesthalleHelenInfo 7068781908

April 11thSpringfest 2015Helen Festhalle HelenInfo 7068781908

Helen Arts amp Heritage CenterHelenInfo 7068783933 wwwhelenartsorg

March 28thldquoSpring Feverrdquo Fashion Show and Luncheon

April 21stldquoPreserving the Old Mountain Waysrdquo

North Georgia ZooClevelandInfo 7063487279

March 7th - 8thBouncing Babies

March 15th April 19thBehind the Scenes Tour

April 2nd - 5thEaster Festival

April 6th - 11thSpringfest

April 14thMommy amp Me at the Zoo

Smithgall WoodsHelenInfo 7068783087

March 7th April 4thFirst Visit Tours

March 28thWomen in the Shadow of Yonah

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 29

30 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The Licklog Players Present The Hallelujah Girls

April 17 - 19 amp 24 - 26 2015

Licklog Players a community theater serving Hayesville and Western NC since 1978 In addition to spectacular shows on state the Licklog Players also occasionally of-

fers acting classes for adults and children Coming up in April they will present The Hallelujah Girls A Southern Comedy by Jones Hope amp Wooten

The storyline will keep you laughing and begging for more The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes

place in SPA-DEE-DAH the abandoned church-turned day

spa where a group of girlfriends gathers every Friday after-

noon After the loss of a dear friend the women realize time is

precious and if theyrsquore going to change their lives and achieve

their dreams they have to get on it now But with Carlene

having buried three husbands already Nitarsquos nerves shot from

YUUPUNPU[LYMLYLUJLIL[^LLUOLYZVUHUKOPZWYVIH[PVUVMAuml-

cer Mavis wondering how she can fake her own death to get

out of a stagnant marriage and sweet Crystal singing Christ-

mas carols with her own hilarious lyrics how will Sugar Lee

their high-spirited determined leader keep them motivated

By the time these ladies launch their new improved lives

yoursquove got a side-splitting joyful comedy that will make you

laugh out loud and shout ldquoHallelujahrdquo

We urge you to make plans to enjoy this show and vis-it Hayesville for shopping and dinner before the show and certainly donrsquot miss ldquothe Squarerdquo For additonal information contact Licklog Players 18 Creekside Circle Hayesville NC 28904 or call 8283898632 or visit wwwlicklogplayersorg

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

Babyland General HospitalClevelandInfo 7068652171wwwcabbagepatchkidscom

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Celebration

March 28thMagical Easter Eggstravaganza

RABUN COUNTY

March 5th - 6th April 3rdFull Moon Suspension Bridge HikeTallulah Gorge State ParkTallulah FallsInfo 7067547981

March 19 amp the third Thursday of each month through NovemberRabun Trout Unlimited MeetingThe TUScout Hut ClaytonInfo rabuntuorg

March 20th- 21stFrills amp Frogs Childrenrsquos Consignment SaleRabun Event Center ClaytonInfo 6787944395

April 2ndEaster Egg HuntRabun County Recreation DepartmentTigerInfo 7067824600

April 4thEaster Egg HuntHillside Orchard FarmsTigerInfo 7067824995 7067822776

April 19thTour of Georgia Gran FondoMain Street ClaytonInfo wwwgfncscom

April 25thCelebrate Clayton PEARLs 5KRamey Blvd ClaytonInfo 7064901243

April 25th - 26th2015 Celebrate ClaytonDowntown ClaytonInfo wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

North Georgia Arts Guild Artist ProgramsClayton City Hall ClaytonInfo wwwnorthgeorgiaartsguildcomMarch 19thPatrice Young - The Story of PaintingApril 16thJennifer Moore - Graphic Art Design

North Georgia Community PlayersDillard Playhouse DillardInfo wwwngcommunityplayerscom

March 6th - 8th 13th - 15thldquoThe Secret Case of Sherlock Holmesrdquo

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queensrdquo

continued

Hambidge CenterRabun GapInfo wwwhambidgeorg

March 7thFirst Saturday Gristmill Visit

March 14th - Artistsrsquo Talks

March 21st - Nature Hikes

TOWNS COUNTY

March 14thFirst Annual White Blaze ShindigTop of Georgia HostelHiawasseeInfo wwwtopofgeorgiahostelcom

April 11thPlant Affair on the SquareHiawasseeInfo 7068966240

April 19th - May 16thRhododendron FestivalGeorgia Mountain FairgroundsHiawasseeInfo 7068964191

On Stage at the Peacock Performing Arts Center

Theater goers in the Hayesville North Carolina area all know that attending a show at the Peacock Performing Arts Center is a must What you will

AumlUK[OLYLPZIPNJP[`LU[LY[HPUTLU[PU[OPZXPL[TVU-tain town The theater comfortably seats 250 guests and center not only features community theatre and live mu-sic but ballroom dance classes and childrenrsquos drama camps

Coming up in April is Sylvia - A Romantic Comedy April 3 - 5 amp 10 - 12 After 22 years of child-rearing

in the suburbs Greg and Kate have moved to Manhat-

[HU(TPKJHYLLYHUKYLSH[PVUZOPWJOHUNLZYLNAumlUKZa street-smart dog (Sylvia) in the park who becomes a

major bone of contention for the couple in this romantic

comedy by AR Gurney

Tickets available online for Sylvia now We hope `V JHU AumlUK [OL [PTL [V QVYUL` V]LY [OL TVU[HPUto enjoy this play Coming up in May and June is The WP[AumlYL YPSS ( 4ZPJHS -VY HKKP[PVUHS PUMVYTH[PVUyou may contact The Peacock Playhouse amp Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church St Hayesville NC 28904 - 8283892787

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 31

Franklin North CarolinaMain Street

32 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Young Harris CollegeYoung HarrisInfo 8002413754

March 1st - ldquoThe Mikadordquo

March 3rdCommunity Band Concert

March 17thAn Evening of Irish Music

March 20th - 21stAn Evening at the USO

March 20th)SHJRVSLZOL6[OLYPKLVM0UAumlUP[`

March 26thGuitar Ensemble Concert

March 27thldquoThe Credeaux Canvasrdquo

March 27th - Earth Moon and Sun

April 9th - Acapalooza

April 10th - 11thGeorgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

April 11thSongs From a New World

April 14thPiano Ensemble Concert

April 16thConcert Band Spring Extravaganza

April 17th 24thCosmic Concert Pink Floydrsquos The Wall

April 18th - Bach to Rock

April 20th - Jazz Band Concert

April 21st - Percussion Ensembl

April 21st - 25thldquoGood Boys and Truerdquo

April 28th - Musical Theater Revue

Hightower Creek VineyardsHiawasseeInfo 7068968963

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Day Celebration

March 21stVino and Vibes Spring Kick Offwith Raven and Red

UNION COUNTY

March 2nd and [OLAumlYZ[4VUKH`VMLHJOTVU[OAlzheimerrsquos Support GroupCadence BankBlairsvilleInfo 7707892044

March 2nd and each Mon-day through Thursday and SaturdayKnitterrsquos Knitch Crochet ClassesBlairsvilleInfo 7068351078

March 3rd and each TuesdaySmoky Mountain MelodiesFirst United Methodist ChurchBlairsvilleInfo 7063793836

March 4th and each Wednesday through April 1stNational Alliance on Mental Illness Education ProgramUnion General HospitalBlairsvilleInfo 7068356649

March 4th and each WednesdayBingoHaralson Memorial Civic CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7063005722

March 5th and each ThursdayTrivia at the ViewUnion County Community CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7064396092

April 11thEaster Egg HuntMeeks Park BlairsvilleInfo 7064396074

April 10th - 11thWritersrsquo ConferenceThe Art CenterBlue RidgeInfo 7066322144

April 22nd - 26thBlairsville Kiwanis FairAirport Industrial DriveBlairsvilleInfo 7067816552

April 24th - 25thMountain Home ShowNorth Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsvilleInfo wwwmountainhomeshowcom

Georgia Mountain Research CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7067452655

March 20thBackyard Beekeeping

April 23rdGrowing the Great Pumpkin

Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue RidgeInfo 7066329223

March 1stldquoBrighton Beach Memoirsrdquo

March 13th - 15th 20th - 22ndldquoThe Secret Gardenrdquo

March 27th - 28thRoxie Watson Band

April 9th - 12th 16th - 29th 23rd - 26thldquoThe Moving of Lilla Bartonrdquo

CLAY COUNTY NC

March 6th and each Friday NightLive MusicEagle Fork Vineyards HayesvilleInfo 8283898466

March 6th and each Friday NightFriday Nights at Clayrsquos CornerBrasstownInfo 8288373797

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Hallelujah GirlsrdquoLicklog Players Community TheaterHayesvilleInfo 8283898632

John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstownInfo 8288372775 800FOLKSCH

March 6th - Barker Brothers

March 7th 21st April 4thContra amp Square Dance

March 13th - Barralon Brothers

March 14th - Empty Bowl 2015

March 19th - Jim Lloyd

March 29thBrasstown Concert Associationpresents Paul NeebeInfo 8288371863 8283894210

Peacock Performing Arts CenterHayesvilleInfo 8283892787

March 14thSongwritersrsquo Showcase

April 3rd - 5th 10th - 12thldquoSylviardquo

April 18thLon Eldridge amp the 9th Street Stompers

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

MACON COUNTY NC

March 14thHighlands Annual Chili Cook-OffCommunity BuildingHighlandsInfo 8285262112

March 26thRichter-Uzur Guitar amp Cello Duopresented by the Arts Council of Macon CountyLocation TBAInfo 8285247683

April 4thCommunity Easter Egg HuntHighlands Rec Park amp Civic CenterInfo 8285265841

Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts CenterHighlandsInfo 8285269047

February 19th - March 1stMystery Dinner TheaterldquoMurder Not Prohibitedrdquo

March 8thBolshoi Ballet Romeo and Juliet

March 14thMET La Donnadel Lago

April 19thBolshoi Ballet Ivan the Terrible

April 25thMET Cavallenia Rusticana and Pagliacca

Smoky Mountain Centerfor Performing ArtsFranklinInfo 8662734615 8285241598wwwGreatMountainMusiccom

March 6thMark Lowry and the Martins

March 7th - Wade Hayes

March 14thNatural Bodybuilding amp Physique Federation Competition

4HYJOZ[1VL+PMAumlL

March 27th-28thDisneyrsquos Aristocats Kids A Puuuurfectly Fantastical Musical

April 25th - Don Williams

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 33

Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

34 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

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Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

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The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 39

DowntownClayton

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Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 41

Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 43

44 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 45

Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

46 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

30 + Acres GATED MOUNTAIN TOP ESCAPE RV Padbarn and workshop

799000

RUSTIC 5BR 42BA CRAFTSMAN STYLE MOUNTAIN

HOME With Magnificent Mountain Views $899500

ORCHARD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB LAKE FRONT LIVING 4 SIDED BRICK LAKE MOUNTAIN AND GOLF

COURSE VIEWS $495000

5+ ACRES IN PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY Mountain

Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

ORCHARD COMMUNITY HOME Designed for easy living

Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

SOQUE RIVERFRONT BUNGALOW 3BR 2BA cabin wfireplace basement and loft

399000

INCREDIBLE SOQUE RIVER HOME 4BR 35BA 2 Car Garage

wUnfinished studio above $699500

IN THE ORCHARD GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Year Round

Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

56 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

58 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

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I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

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28 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

March 6th - 8thFolk to Fine Art FestivalCommerceInfo 7063352954

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thSpring Wine Highway WeekendsGeorgia Wine CountryInfo 7068789463wwwgeorgiawinecom

April 24th - 26thBud Break Wine TourParticipating Wineries of North Georgia amp Western North CarolinaInfo 7067457483

STEPHENS COUNTY

March 8thMade in America Late Winter ConcertBaptist Conference CenterToccoaInfo 7068868614

March 21st2015 Parenting Event RaisingHealthy Kids in the Digital AgeToccoa Falls CollegeToccoa FallsInfo 7067795736

March 26th April 23rd May 21stPower House for Kids TrainingDarkness to LightPower House for Kids ToccoaInfo 7068862290

Northeast Georgia Community Concert SeriesThe Schaefer Center ToccoaInfo 7062977121wwwnegaconcertscom

March 19th - The Celtic Tenors

April 9th - Fernando Varela

April 28th - ldquoDellarsquos Dinersrdquo

HABERSHAM COUNTY

March 7th4th Annual Casino Night FundraiserldquoBootleg Bash A Night at the Roaring 20s SpeakeasyrdquoCornelia Community HouseCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 13th2nd Annual Color Me Green 5k and Fun RunLevel Grove Elementary SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 14thSHYRLZ]PSSLOMAringL2ClarkesvilleInfo 7067542220

March 17thSt Patrickrsquos Day Double Bowling TournamentClarkesville Lanes ClarkesvilleInfo 7067784654

March 28thDancing with the Stars for HopeHabersham Central High SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067763406wwwdancingwiththestarsforhopeorg

April 17th - 18thApple Blossom BBQ FestivalCornelia City ParkCorneliaInfo 7067784654

April 25thBaldwin Clean-Up DayMitchell Gailey City ParkBaldwinInfo 7067784654

Habersham Community TheatreClarkesvilleInfo wwwhabershamtheaterorg

February 20th - 22nd 26th - March 1stldquoDriving Miss Daisyrdquo

April 17th - 19th 23rd - 26thldquoA Biddy Full Dayrdquo

Mauldin House GardensClarkesvilleInfo 7067544216

April 4thPictures with the Easter Bunny

April 25thMagical Gardens at Mauldin

Grant Street Music RoomClarkesvilleInfo 7067543541

March 7th - Chase Thomas Band

March 14thPepperland Music Camp for Kids Pre Saint Paddyrsquos Celebration and Fundraiser

March 28th - Underhill Rose

WHITE COUNTY

March 6thTaste of the TownBlack and White Masquerade BallUnicoi Lodge HelenInfo 7068655356

continued

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thApril 18thSwinging in the Vines Music SeriesSautee-Nacoochee VineyardsSauteeInfo 7068781056

March 28th26th Annual Trout TournamentChattahoochee River HelenInfo 7068782908

April 3rd and each Tuesday and Friday through September 4thBingoHelen Chamber of Commerce FesthalleHelenInfo 7068781908

April 11thSpringfest 2015Helen Festhalle HelenInfo 7068781908

Helen Arts amp Heritage CenterHelenInfo 7068783933 wwwhelenartsorg

March 28thldquoSpring Feverrdquo Fashion Show and Luncheon

April 21stldquoPreserving the Old Mountain Waysrdquo

North Georgia ZooClevelandInfo 7063487279

March 7th - 8thBouncing Babies

March 15th April 19thBehind the Scenes Tour

April 2nd - 5thEaster Festival

April 6th - 11thSpringfest

April 14thMommy amp Me at the Zoo

Smithgall WoodsHelenInfo 7068783087

March 7th April 4thFirst Visit Tours

March 28thWomen in the Shadow of Yonah

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 29

30 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The Licklog Players Present The Hallelujah Girls

April 17 - 19 amp 24 - 26 2015

Licklog Players a community theater serving Hayesville and Western NC since 1978 In addition to spectacular shows on state the Licklog Players also occasionally of-

fers acting classes for adults and children Coming up in April they will present The Hallelujah Girls A Southern Comedy by Jones Hope amp Wooten

The storyline will keep you laughing and begging for more The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes

place in SPA-DEE-DAH the abandoned church-turned day

spa where a group of girlfriends gathers every Friday after-

noon After the loss of a dear friend the women realize time is

precious and if theyrsquore going to change their lives and achieve

their dreams they have to get on it now But with Carlene

having buried three husbands already Nitarsquos nerves shot from

YUUPUNPU[LYMLYLUJLIL[^LLUOLYZVUHUKOPZWYVIH[PVUVMAuml-

cer Mavis wondering how she can fake her own death to get

out of a stagnant marriage and sweet Crystal singing Christ-

mas carols with her own hilarious lyrics how will Sugar Lee

their high-spirited determined leader keep them motivated

By the time these ladies launch their new improved lives

yoursquove got a side-splitting joyful comedy that will make you

laugh out loud and shout ldquoHallelujahrdquo

We urge you to make plans to enjoy this show and vis-it Hayesville for shopping and dinner before the show and certainly donrsquot miss ldquothe Squarerdquo For additonal information contact Licklog Players 18 Creekside Circle Hayesville NC 28904 or call 8283898632 or visit wwwlicklogplayersorg

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

Babyland General HospitalClevelandInfo 7068652171wwwcabbagepatchkidscom

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Celebration

March 28thMagical Easter Eggstravaganza

RABUN COUNTY

March 5th - 6th April 3rdFull Moon Suspension Bridge HikeTallulah Gorge State ParkTallulah FallsInfo 7067547981

March 19 amp the third Thursday of each month through NovemberRabun Trout Unlimited MeetingThe TUScout Hut ClaytonInfo rabuntuorg

March 20th- 21stFrills amp Frogs Childrenrsquos Consignment SaleRabun Event Center ClaytonInfo 6787944395

April 2ndEaster Egg HuntRabun County Recreation DepartmentTigerInfo 7067824600

April 4thEaster Egg HuntHillside Orchard FarmsTigerInfo 7067824995 7067822776

April 19thTour of Georgia Gran FondoMain Street ClaytonInfo wwwgfncscom

April 25thCelebrate Clayton PEARLs 5KRamey Blvd ClaytonInfo 7064901243

April 25th - 26th2015 Celebrate ClaytonDowntown ClaytonInfo wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

North Georgia Arts Guild Artist ProgramsClayton City Hall ClaytonInfo wwwnorthgeorgiaartsguildcomMarch 19thPatrice Young - The Story of PaintingApril 16thJennifer Moore - Graphic Art Design

North Georgia Community PlayersDillard Playhouse DillardInfo wwwngcommunityplayerscom

March 6th - 8th 13th - 15thldquoThe Secret Case of Sherlock Holmesrdquo

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queensrdquo

continued

Hambidge CenterRabun GapInfo wwwhambidgeorg

March 7thFirst Saturday Gristmill Visit

March 14th - Artistsrsquo Talks

March 21st - Nature Hikes

TOWNS COUNTY

March 14thFirst Annual White Blaze ShindigTop of Georgia HostelHiawasseeInfo wwwtopofgeorgiahostelcom

April 11thPlant Affair on the SquareHiawasseeInfo 7068966240

April 19th - May 16thRhododendron FestivalGeorgia Mountain FairgroundsHiawasseeInfo 7068964191

On Stage at the Peacock Performing Arts Center

Theater goers in the Hayesville North Carolina area all know that attending a show at the Peacock Performing Arts Center is a must What you will

AumlUK[OLYLPZIPNJP[`LU[LY[HPUTLU[PU[OPZXPL[TVU-tain town The theater comfortably seats 250 guests and center not only features community theatre and live mu-sic but ballroom dance classes and childrenrsquos drama camps

Coming up in April is Sylvia - A Romantic Comedy April 3 - 5 amp 10 - 12 After 22 years of child-rearing

in the suburbs Greg and Kate have moved to Manhat-

[HU(TPKJHYLLYHUKYLSH[PVUZOPWJOHUNLZYLNAumlUKZa street-smart dog (Sylvia) in the park who becomes a

major bone of contention for the couple in this romantic

comedy by AR Gurney

Tickets available online for Sylvia now We hope `V JHU AumlUK [OL [PTL [V QVYUL` V]LY [OL TVU[HPUto enjoy this play Coming up in May and June is The WP[AumlYL YPSS ( 4ZPJHS -VY HKKP[PVUHS PUMVYTH[PVUyou may contact The Peacock Playhouse amp Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church St Hayesville NC 28904 - 8283892787

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 31

Franklin North CarolinaMain Street

32 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Young Harris CollegeYoung HarrisInfo 8002413754

March 1st - ldquoThe Mikadordquo

March 3rdCommunity Band Concert

March 17thAn Evening of Irish Music

March 20th - 21stAn Evening at the USO

March 20th)SHJRVSLZOL6[OLYPKLVM0UAumlUP[`

March 26thGuitar Ensemble Concert

March 27thldquoThe Credeaux Canvasrdquo

March 27th - Earth Moon and Sun

April 9th - Acapalooza

April 10th - 11thGeorgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

April 11thSongs From a New World

April 14thPiano Ensemble Concert

April 16thConcert Band Spring Extravaganza

April 17th 24thCosmic Concert Pink Floydrsquos The Wall

April 18th - Bach to Rock

April 20th - Jazz Band Concert

April 21st - Percussion Ensembl

April 21st - 25thldquoGood Boys and Truerdquo

April 28th - Musical Theater Revue

Hightower Creek VineyardsHiawasseeInfo 7068968963

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Day Celebration

March 21stVino and Vibes Spring Kick Offwith Raven and Red

UNION COUNTY

March 2nd and [OLAumlYZ[4VUKH`VMLHJOTVU[OAlzheimerrsquos Support GroupCadence BankBlairsvilleInfo 7707892044

March 2nd and each Mon-day through Thursday and SaturdayKnitterrsquos Knitch Crochet ClassesBlairsvilleInfo 7068351078

March 3rd and each TuesdaySmoky Mountain MelodiesFirst United Methodist ChurchBlairsvilleInfo 7063793836

March 4th and each Wednesday through April 1stNational Alliance on Mental Illness Education ProgramUnion General HospitalBlairsvilleInfo 7068356649

March 4th and each WednesdayBingoHaralson Memorial Civic CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7063005722

March 5th and each ThursdayTrivia at the ViewUnion County Community CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7064396092

April 11thEaster Egg HuntMeeks Park BlairsvilleInfo 7064396074

April 10th - 11thWritersrsquo ConferenceThe Art CenterBlue RidgeInfo 7066322144

April 22nd - 26thBlairsville Kiwanis FairAirport Industrial DriveBlairsvilleInfo 7067816552

April 24th - 25thMountain Home ShowNorth Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsvilleInfo wwwmountainhomeshowcom

Georgia Mountain Research CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7067452655

March 20thBackyard Beekeeping

April 23rdGrowing the Great Pumpkin

Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue RidgeInfo 7066329223

March 1stldquoBrighton Beach Memoirsrdquo

March 13th - 15th 20th - 22ndldquoThe Secret Gardenrdquo

March 27th - 28thRoxie Watson Band

April 9th - 12th 16th - 29th 23rd - 26thldquoThe Moving of Lilla Bartonrdquo

CLAY COUNTY NC

March 6th and each Friday NightLive MusicEagle Fork Vineyards HayesvilleInfo 8283898466

March 6th and each Friday NightFriday Nights at Clayrsquos CornerBrasstownInfo 8288373797

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Hallelujah GirlsrdquoLicklog Players Community TheaterHayesvilleInfo 8283898632

John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstownInfo 8288372775 800FOLKSCH

March 6th - Barker Brothers

March 7th 21st April 4thContra amp Square Dance

March 13th - Barralon Brothers

March 14th - Empty Bowl 2015

March 19th - Jim Lloyd

March 29thBrasstown Concert Associationpresents Paul NeebeInfo 8288371863 8283894210

Peacock Performing Arts CenterHayesvilleInfo 8283892787

March 14thSongwritersrsquo Showcase

April 3rd - 5th 10th - 12thldquoSylviardquo

April 18thLon Eldridge amp the 9th Street Stompers

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

MACON COUNTY NC

March 14thHighlands Annual Chili Cook-OffCommunity BuildingHighlandsInfo 8285262112

March 26thRichter-Uzur Guitar amp Cello Duopresented by the Arts Council of Macon CountyLocation TBAInfo 8285247683

April 4thCommunity Easter Egg HuntHighlands Rec Park amp Civic CenterInfo 8285265841

Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts CenterHighlandsInfo 8285269047

February 19th - March 1stMystery Dinner TheaterldquoMurder Not Prohibitedrdquo

March 8thBolshoi Ballet Romeo and Juliet

March 14thMET La Donnadel Lago

April 19thBolshoi Ballet Ivan the Terrible

April 25thMET Cavallenia Rusticana and Pagliacca

Smoky Mountain Centerfor Performing ArtsFranklinInfo 8662734615 8285241598wwwGreatMountainMusiccom

March 6thMark Lowry and the Martins

March 7th - Wade Hayes

March 14thNatural Bodybuilding amp Physique Federation Competition

4HYJOZ[1VL+PMAumlL

March 27th-28thDisneyrsquos Aristocats Kids A Puuuurfectly Fantastical Musical

April 25th - Don Williams

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 33

Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

34 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

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Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

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The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

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Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

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Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

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Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

46 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

30 + Acres GATED MOUNTAIN TOP ESCAPE RV Padbarn and workshop

799000

RUSTIC 5BR 42BA CRAFTSMAN STYLE MOUNTAIN

HOME With Magnificent Mountain Views $899500

ORCHARD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB LAKE FRONT LIVING 4 SIDED BRICK LAKE MOUNTAIN AND GOLF

COURSE VIEWS $495000

5+ ACRES IN PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY Mountain

Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

ORCHARD COMMUNITY HOME Designed for easy living

Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

SOQUE RIVERFRONT BUNGALOW 3BR 2BA cabin wfireplace basement and loft

399000

INCREDIBLE SOQUE RIVER HOME 4BR 35BA 2 Car Garage

wUnfinished studio above $699500

IN THE ORCHARD GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Year Round

Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

56 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

58 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

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28 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

March 6th - 8thFolk to Fine Art FestivalCommerceInfo 7063352954

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thSpring Wine Highway WeekendsGeorgia Wine CountryInfo 7068789463wwwgeorgiawinecom

April 24th - 26thBud Break Wine TourParticipating Wineries of North Georgia amp Western North CarolinaInfo 7067457483

STEPHENS COUNTY

March 8thMade in America Late Winter ConcertBaptist Conference CenterToccoaInfo 7068868614

March 21st2015 Parenting Event RaisingHealthy Kids in the Digital AgeToccoa Falls CollegeToccoa FallsInfo 7067795736

March 26th April 23rd May 21stPower House for Kids TrainingDarkness to LightPower House for Kids ToccoaInfo 7068862290

Northeast Georgia Community Concert SeriesThe Schaefer Center ToccoaInfo 7062977121wwwnegaconcertscom

March 19th - The Celtic Tenors

April 9th - Fernando Varela

April 28th - ldquoDellarsquos Dinersrdquo

HABERSHAM COUNTY

March 7th4th Annual Casino Night FundraiserldquoBootleg Bash A Night at the Roaring 20s SpeakeasyrdquoCornelia Community HouseCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 13th2nd Annual Color Me Green 5k and Fun RunLevel Grove Elementary SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067784654

March 14thSHYRLZ]PSSLOMAringL2ClarkesvilleInfo 7067542220

March 17thSt Patrickrsquos Day Double Bowling TournamentClarkesville Lanes ClarkesvilleInfo 7067784654

March 28thDancing with the Stars for HopeHabersham Central High SchoolCorneliaInfo 7067763406wwwdancingwiththestarsforhopeorg

April 17th - 18thApple Blossom BBQ FestivalCornelia City ParkCorneliaInfo 7067784654

April 25thBaldwin Clean-Up DayMitchell Gailey City ParkBaldwinInfo 7067784654

Habersham Community TheatreClarkesvilleInfo wwwhabershamtheaterorg

February 20th - 22nd 26th - March 1stldquoDriving Miss Daisyrdquo

April 17th - 19th 23rd - 26thldquoA Biddy Full Dayrdquo

Mauldin House GardensClarkesvilleInfo 7067544216

April 4thPictures with the Easter Bunny

April 25thMagical Gardens at Mauldin

Grant Street Music RoomClarkesvilleInfo 7067543541

March 7th - Chase Thomas Band

March 14thPepperland Music Camp for Kids Pre Saint Paddyrsquos Celebration and Fundraiser

March 28th - Underhill Rose

WHITE COUNTY

March 6thTaste of the TownBlack and White Masquerade BallUnicoi Lodge HelenInfo 7068655356

continued

March 21st - 22nd 28th - 29thApril 18thSwinging in the Vines Music SeriesSautee-Nacoochee VineyardsSauteeInfo 7068781056

March 28th26th Annual Trout TournamentChattahoochee River HelenInfo 7068782908

April 3rd and each Tuesday and Friday through September 4thBingoHelen Chamber of Commerce FesthalleHelenInfo 7068781908

April 11thSpringfest 2015Helen Festhalle HelenInfo 7068781908

Helen Arts amp Heritage CenterHelenInfo 7068783933 wwwhelenartsorg

March 28thldquoSpring Feverrdquo Fashion Show and Luncheon

April 21stldquoPreserving the Old Mountain Waysrdquo

North Georgia ZooClevelandInfo 7063487279

March 7th - 8thBouncing Babies

March 15th April 19thBehind the Scenes Tour

April 2nd - 5thEaster Festival

April 6th - 11thSpringfest

April 14thMommy amp Me at the Zoo

Smithgall WoodsHelenInfo 7068783087

March 7th April 4thFirst Visit Tours

March 28thWomen in the Shadow of Yonah

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 29

30 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The Licklog Players Present The Hallelujah Girls

April 17 - 19 amp 24 - 26 2015

Licklog Players a community theater serving Hayesville and Western NC since 1978 In addition to spectacular shows on state the Licklog Players also occasionally of-

fers acting classes for adults and children Coming up in April they will present The Hallelujah Girls A Southern Comedy by Jones Hope amp Wooten

The storyline will keep you laughing and begging for more The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes

place in SPA-DEE-DAH the abandoned church-turned day

spa where a group of girlfriends gathers every Friday after-

noon After the loss of a dear friend the women realize time is

precious and if theyrsquore going to change their lives and achieve

their dreams they have to get on it now But with Carlene

having buried three husbands already Nitarsquos nerves shot from

YUUPUNPU[LYMLYLUJLIL[^LLUOLYZVUHUKOPZWYVIH[PVUVMAuml-

cer Mavis wondering how she can fake her own death to get

out of a stagnant marriage and sweet Crystal singing Christ-

mas carols with her own hilarious lyrics how will Sugar Lee

their high-spirited determined leader keep them motivated

By the time these ladies launch their new improved lives

yoursquove got a side-splitting joyful comedy that will make you

laugh out loud and shout ldquoHallelujahrdquo

We urge you to make plans to enjoy this show and vis-it Hayesville for shopping and dinner before the show and certainly donrsquot miss ldquothe Squarerdquo For additonal information contact Licklog Players 18 Creekside Circle Hayesville NC 28904 or call 8283898632 or visit wwwlicklogplayersorg

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

Babyland General HospitalClevelandInfo 7068652171wwwcabbagepatchkidscom

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Celebration

March 28thMagical Easter Eggstravaganza

RABUN COUNTY

March 5th - 6th April 3rdFull Moon Suspension Bridge HikeTallulah Gorge State ParkTallulah FallsInfo 7067547981

March 19 amp the third Thursday of each month through NovemberRabun Trout Unlimited MeetingThe TUScout Hut ClaytonInfo rabuntuorg

March 20th- 21stFrills amp Frogs Childrenrsquos Consignment SaleRabun Event Center ClaytonInfo 6787944395

April 2ndEaster Egg HuntRabun County Recreation DepartmentTigerInfo 7067824600

April 4thEaster Egg HuntHillside Orchard FarmsTigerInfo 7067824995 7067822776

April 19thTour of Georgia Gran FondoMain Street ClaytonInfo wwwgfncscom

April 25thCelebrate Clayton PEARLs 5KRamey Blvd ClaytonInfo 7064901243

April 25th - 26th2015 Celebrate ClaytonDowntown ClaytonInfo wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

North Georgia Arts Guild Artist ProgramsClayton City Hall ClaytonInfo wwwnorthgeorgiaartsguildcomMarch 19thPatrice Young - The Story of PaintingApril 16thJennifer Moore - Graphic Art Design

North Georgia Community PlayersDillard Playhouse DillardInfo wwwngcommunityplayerscom

March 6th - 8th 13th - 15thldquoThe Secret Case of Sherlock Holmesrdquo

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queensrdquo

continued

Hambidge CenterRabun GapInfo wwwhambidgeorg

March 7thFirst Saturday Gristmill Visit

March 14th - Artistsrsquo Talks

March 21st - Nature Hikes

TOWNS COUNTY

March 14thFirst Annual White Blaze ShindigTop of Georgia HostelHiawasseeInfo wwwtopofgeorgiahostelcom

April 11thPlant Affair on the SquareHiawasseeInfo 7068966240

April 19th - May 16thRhododendron FestivalGeorgia Mountain FairgroundsHiawasseeInfo 7068964191

On Stage at the Peacock Performing Arts Center

Theater goers in the Hayesville North Carolina area all know that attending a show at the Peacock Performing Arts Center is a must What you will

AumlUK[OLYLPZIPNJP[`LU[LY[HPUTLU[PU[OPZXPL[TVU-tain town The theater comfortably seats 250 guests and center not only features community theatre and live mu-sic but ballroom dance classes and childrenrsquos drama camps

Coming up in April is Sylvia - A Romantic Comedy April 3 - 5 amp 10 - 12 After 22 years of child-rearing

in the suburbs Greg and Kate have moved to Manhat-

[HU(TPKJHYLLYHUKYLSH[PVUZOPWJOHUNLZYLNAumlUKZa street-smart dog (Sylvia) in the park who becomes a

major bone of contention for the couple in this romantic

comedy by AR Gurney

Tickets available online for Sylvia now We hope `V JHU AumlUK [OL [PTL [V QVYUL` V]LY [OL TVU[HPUto enjoy this play Coming up in May and June is The WP[AumlYL YPSS ( 4ZPJHS -VY HKKP[PVUHS PUMVYTH[PVUyou may contact The Peacock Playhouse amp Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church St Hayesville NC 28904 - 8283892787

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 31

Franklin North CarolinaMain Street

32 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Young Harris CollegeYoung HarrisInfo 8002413754

March 1st - ldquoThe Mikadordquo

March 3rdCommunity Band Concert

March 17thAn Evening of Irish Music

March 20th - 21stAn Evening at the USO

March 20th)SHJRVSLZOL6[OLYPKLVM0UAumlUP[`

March 26thGuitar Ensemble Concert

March 27thldquoThe Credeaux Canvasrdquo

March 27th - Earth Moon and Sun

April 9th - Acapalooza

April 10th - 11thGeorgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

April 11thSongs From a New World

April 14thPiano Ensemble Concert

April 16thConcert Band Spring Extravaganza

April 17th 24thCosmic Concert Pink Floydrsquos The Wall

April 18th - Bach to Rock

April 20th - Jazz Band Concert

April 21st - Percussion Ensembl

April 21st - 25thldquoGood Boys and Truerdquo

April 28th - Musical Theater Revue

Hightower Creek VineyardsHiawasseeInfo 7068968963

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Day Celebration

March 21stVino and Vibes Spring Kick Offwith Raven and Red

UNION COUNTY

March 2nd and [OLAumlYZ[4VUKH`VMLHJOTVU[OAlzheimerrsquos Support GroupCadence BankBlairsvilleInfo 7707892044

March 2nd and each Mon-day through Thursday and SaturdayKnitterrsquos Knitch Crochet ClassesBlairsvilleInfo 7068351078

March 3rd and each TuesdaySmoky Mountain MelodiesFirst United Methodist ChurchBlairsvilleInfo 7063793836

March 4th and each Wednesday through April 1stNational Alliance on Mental Illness Education ProgramUnion General HospitalBlairsvilleInfo 7068356649

March 4th and each WednesdayBingoHaralson Memorial Civic CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7063005722

March 5th and each ThursdayTrivia at the ViewUnion County Community CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7064396092

April 11thEaster Egg HuntMeeks Park BlairsvilleInfo 7064396074

April 10th - 11thWritersrsquo ConferenceThe Art CenterBlue RidgeInfo 7066322144

April 22nd - 26thBlairsville Kiwanis FairAirport Industrial DriveBlairsvilleInfo 7067816552

April 24th - 25thMountain Home ShowNorth Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsvilleInfo wwwmountainhomeshowcom

Georgia Mountain Research CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7067452655

March 20thBackyard Beekeeping

April 23rdGrowing the Great Pumpkin

Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue RidgeInfo 7066329223

March 1stldquoBrighton Beach Memoirsrdquo

March 13th - 15th 20th - 22ndldquoThe Secret Gardenrdquo

March 27th - 28thRoxie Watson Band

April 9th - 12th 16th - 29th 23rd - 26thldquoThe Moving of Lilla Bartonrdquo

CLAY COUNTY NC

March 6th and each Friday NightLive MusicEagle Fork Vineyards HayesvilleInfo 8283898466

March 6th and each Friday NightFriday Nights at Clayrsquos CornerBrasstownInfo 8288373797

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Hallelujah GirlsrdquoLicklog Players Community TheaterHayesvilleInfo 8283898632

John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstownInfo 8288372775 800FOLKSCH

March 6th - Barker Brothers

March 7th 21st April 4thContra amp Square Dance

March 13th - Barralon Brothers

March 14th - Empty Bowl 2015

March 19th - Jim Lloyd

March 29thBrasstown Concert Associationpresents Paul NeebeInfo 8288371863 8283894210

Peacock Performing Arts CenterHayesvilleInfo 8283892787

March 14thSongwritersrsquo Showcase

April 3rd - 5th 10th - 12thldquoSylviardquo

April 18thLon Eldridge amp the 9th Street Stompers

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

MACON COUNTY NC

March 14thHighlands Annual Chili Cook-OffCommunity BuildingHighlandsInfo 8285262112

March 26thRichter-Uzur Guitar amp Cello Duopresented by the Arts Council of Macon CountyLocation TBAInfo 8285247683

April 4thCommunity Easter Egg HuntHighlands Rec Park amp Civic CenterInfo 8285265841

Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts CenterHighlandsInfo 8285269047

February 19th - March 1stMystery Dinner TheaterldquoMurder Not Prohibitedrdquo

March 8thBolshoi Ballet Romeo and Juliet

March 14thMET La Donnadel Lago

April 19thBolshoi Ballet Ivan the Terrible

April 25thMET Cavallenia Rusticana and Pagliacca

Smoky Mountain Centerfor Performing ArtsFranklinInfo 8662734615 8285241598wwwGreatMountainMusiccom

March 6thMark Lowry and the Martins

March 7th - Wade Hayes

March 14thNatural Bodybuilding amp Physique Federation Competition

4HYJOZ[1VL+PMAumlL

March 27th-28thDisneyrsquos Aristocats Kids A Puuuurfectly Fantastical Musical

April 25th - Don Williams

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Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

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The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

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Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

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The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

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DowntownClayton

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Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

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Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

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Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

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Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 47

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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52 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

30 + Acres GATED MOUNTAIN TOP ESCAPE RV Padbarn and workshop

799000

RUSTIC 5BR 42BA CRAFTSMAN STYLE MOUNTAIN

HOME With Magnificent Mountain Views $899500

ORCHARD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB LAKE FRONT LIVING 4 SIDED BRICK LAKE MOUNTAIN AND GOLF

COURSE VIEWS $495000

5+ ACRES IN PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY Mountain

Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

ORCHARD COMMUNITY HOME Designed for easy living

Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

SOQUE RIVERFRONT BUNGALOW 3BR 2BA cabin wfireplace basement and loft

399000

INCREDIBLE SOQUE RIVER HOME 4BR 35BA 2 Car Garage

wUnfinished studio above $699500

IN THE ORCHARD GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Year Round

Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

56 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

58 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

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I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

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ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

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wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 29

30 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The Licklog Players Present The Hallelujah Girls

April 17 - 19 amp 24 - 26 2015

Licklog Players a community theater serving Hayesville and Western NC since 1978 In addition to spectacular shows on state the Licklog Players also occasionally of-

fers acting classes for adults and children Coming up in April they will present The Hallelujah Girls A Southern Comedy by Jones Hope amp Wooten

The storyline will keep you laughing and begging for more The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes

place in SPA-DEE-DAH the abandoned church-turned day

spa where a group of girlfriends gathers every Friday after-

noon After the loss of a dear friend the women realize time is

precious and if theyrsquore going to change their lives and achieve

their dreams they have to get on it now But with Carlene

having buried three husbands already Nitarsquos nerves shot from

YUUPUNPU[LYMLYLUJLIL[^LLUOLYZVUHUKOPZWYVIH[PVUVMAuml-

cer Mavis wondering how she can fake her own death to get

out of a stagnant marriage and sweet Crystal singing Christ-

mas carols with her own hilarious lyrics how will Sugar Lee

their high-spirited determined leader keep them motivated

By the time these ladies launch their new improved lives

yoursquove got a side-splitting joyful comedy that will make you

laugh out loud and shout ldquoHallelujahrdquo

We urge you to make plans to enjoy this show and vis-it Hayesville for shopping and dinner before the show and certainly donrsquot miss ldquothe Squarerdquo For additonal information contact Licklog Players 18 Creekside Circle Hayesville NC 28904 or call 8283898632 or visit wwwlicklogplayersorg

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

Babyland General HospitalClevelandInfo 7068652171wwwcabbagepatchkidscom

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Celebration

March 28thMagical Easter Eggstravaganza

RABUN COUNTY

March 5th - 6th April 3rdFull Moon Suspension Bridge HikeTallulah Gorge State ParkTallulah FallsInfo 7067547981

March 19 amp the third Thursday of each month through NovemberRabun Trout Unlimited MeetingThe TUScout Hut ClaytonInfo rabuntuorg

March 20th- 21stFrills amp Frogs Childrenrsquos Consignment SaleRabun Event Center ClaytonInfo 6787944395

April 2ndEaster Egg HuntRabun County Recreation DepartmentTigerInfo 7067824600

April 4thEaster Egg HuntHillside Orchard FarmsTigerInfo 7067824995 7067822776

April 19thTour of Georgia Gran FondoMain Street ClaytonInfo wwwgfncscom

April 25thCelebrate Clayton PEARLs 5KRamey Blvd ClaytonInfo 7064901243

April 25th - 26th2015 Celebrate ClaytonDowntown ClaytonInfo wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

North Georgia Arts Guild Artist ProgramsClayton City Hall ClaytonInfo wwwnorthgeorgiaartsguildcomMarch 19thPatrice Young - The Story of PaintingApril 16thJennifer Moore - Graphic Art Design

North Georgia Community PlayersDillard Playhouse DillardInfo wwwngcommunityplayerscom

March 6th - 8th 13th - 15thldquoThe Secret Case of Sherlock Holmesrdquo

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queensrdquo

continued

Hambidge CenterRabun GapInfo wwwhambidgeorg

March 7thFirst Saturday Gristmill Visit

March 14th - Artistsrsquo Talks

March 21st - Nature Hikes

TOWNS COUNTY

March 14thFirst Annual White Blaze ShindigTop of Georgia HostelHiawasseeInfo wwwtopofgeorgiahostelcom

April 11thPlant Affair on the SquareHiawasseeInfo 7068966240

April 19th - May 16thRhododendron FestivalGeorgia Mountain FairgroundsHiawasseeInfo 7068964191

On Stage at the Peacock Performing Arts Center

Theater goers in the Hayesville North Carolina area all know that attending a show at the Peacock Performing Arts Center is a must What you will

AumlUK[OLYLPZIPNJP[`LU[LY[HPUTLU[PU[OPZXPL[TVU-tain town The theater comfortably seats 250 guests and center not only features community theatre and live mu-sic but ballroom dance classes and childrenrsquos drama camps

Coming up in April is Sylvia - A Romantic Comedy April 3 - 5 amp 10 - 12 After 22 years of child-rearing

in the suburbs Greg and Kate have moved to Manhat-

[HU(TPKJHYLLYHUKYLSH[PVUZOPWJOHUNLZYLNAumlUKZa street-smart dog (Sylvia) in the park who becomes a

major bone of contention for the couple in this romantic

comedy by AR Gurney

Tickets available online for Sylvia now We hope `V JHU AumlUK [OL [PTL [V QVYUL` V]LY [OL TVU[HPUto enjoy this play Coming up in May and June is The WP[AumlYL YPSS ( 4ZPJHS -VY HKKP[PVUHS PUMVYTH[PVUyou may contact The Peacock Playhouse amp Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church St Hayesville NC 28904 - 8283892787

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 31

Franklin North CarolinaMain Street

32 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Young Harris CollegeYoung HarrisInfo 8002413754

March 1st - ldquoThe Mikadordquo

March 3rdCommunity Band Concert

March 17thAn Evening of Irish Music

March 20th - 21stAn Evening at the USO

March 20th)SHJRVSLZOL6[OLYPKLVM0UAumlUP[`

March 26thGuitar Ensemble Concert

March 27thldquoThe Credeaux Canvasrdquo

March 27th - Earth Moon and Sun

April 9th - Acapalooza

April 10th - 11thGeorgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

April 11thSongs From a New World

April 14thPiano Ensemble Concert

April 16thConcert Band Spring Extravaganza

April 17th 24thCosmic Concert Pink Floydrsquos The Wall

April 18th - Bach to Rock

April 20th - Jazz Band Concert

April 21st - Percussion Ensembl

April 21st - 25thldquoGood Boys and Truerdquo

April 28th - Musical Theater Revue

Hightower Creek VineyardsHiawasseeInfo 7068968963

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Day Celebration

March 21stVino and Vibes Spring Kick Offwith Raven and Red

UNION COUNTY

March 2nd and [OLAumlYZ[4VUKH`VMLHJOTVU[OAlzheimerrsquos Support GroupCadence BankBlairsvilleInfo 7707892044

March 2nd and each Mon-day through Thursday and SaturdayKnitterrsquos Knitch Crochet ClassesBlairsvilleInfo 7068351078

March 3rd and each TuesdaySmoky Mountain MelodiesFirst United Methodist ChurchBlairsvilleInfo 7063793836

March 4th and each Wednesday through April 1stNational Alliance on Mental Illness Education ProgramUnion General HospitalBlairsvilleInfo 7068356649

March 4th and each WednesdayBingoHaralson Memorial Civic CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7063005722

March 5th and each ThursdayTrivia at the ViewUnion County Community CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7064396092

April 11thEaster Egg HuntMeeks Park BlairsvilleInfo 7064396074

April 10th - 11thWritersrsquo ConferenceThe Art CenterBlue RidgeInfo 7066322144

April 22nd - 26thBlairsville Kiwanis FairAirport Industrial DriveBlairsvilleInfo 7067816552

April 24th - 25thMountain Home ShowNorth Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsvilleInfo wwwmountainhomeshowcom

Georgia Mountain Research CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7067452655

March 20thBackyard Beekeeping

April 23rdGrowing the Great Pumpkin

Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue RidgeInfo 7066329223

March 1stldquoBrighton Beach Memoirsrdquo

March 13th - 15th 20th - 22ndldquoThe Secret Gardenrdquo

March 27th - 28thRoxie Watson Band

April 9th - 12th 16th - 29th 23rd - 26thldquoThe Moving of Lilla Bartonrdquo

CLAY COUNTY NC

March 6th and each Friday NightLive MusicEagle Fork Vineyards HayesvilleInfo 8283898466

March 6th and each Friday NightFriday Nights at Clayrsquos CornerBrasstownInfo 8288373797

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Hallelujah GirlsrdquoLicklog Players Community TheaterHayesvilleInfo 8283898632

John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstownInfo 8288372775 800FOLKSCH

March 6th - Barker Brothers

March 7th 21st April 4thContra amp Square Dance

March 13th - Barralon Brothers

March 14th - Empty Bowl 2015

March 19th - Jim Lloyd

March 29thBrasstown Concert Associationpresents Paul NeebeInfo 8288371863 8283894210

Peacock Performing Arts CenterHayesvilleInfo 8283892787

March 14thSongwritersrsquo Showcase

April 3rd - 5th 10th - 12thldquoSylviardquo

April 18thLon Eldridge amp the 9th Street Stompers

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

MACON COUNTY NC

March 14thHighlands Annual Chili Cook-OffCommunity BuildingHighlandsInfo 8285262112

March 26thRichter-Uzur Guitar amp Cello Duopresented by the Arts Council of Macon CountyLocation TBAInfo 8285247683

April 4thCommunity Easter Egg HuntHighlands Rec Park amp Civic CenterInfo 8285265841

Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts CenterHighlandsInfo 8285269047

February 19th - March 1stMystery Dinner TheaterldquoMurder Not Prohibitedrdquo

March 8thBolshoi Ballet Romeo and Juliet

March 14thMET La Donnadel Lago

April 19thBolshoi Ballet Ivan the Terrible

April 25thMET Cavallenia Rusticana and Pagliacca

Smoky Mountain Centerfor Performing ArtsFranklinInfo 8662734615 8285241598wwwGreatMountainMusiccom

March 6thMark Lowry and the Martins

March 7th - Wade Hayes

March 14thNatural Bodybuilding amp Physique Federation Competition

4HYJOZ[1VL+PMAumlL

March 27th-28thDisneyrsquos Aristocats Kids A Puuuurfectly Fantastical Musical

April 25th - Don Williams

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 33

Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

34 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 35

36 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

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The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

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DowntownClayton

40 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

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Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

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Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

46 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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48 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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52 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

30 + Acres GATED MOUNTAIN TOP ESCAPE RV Padbarn and workshop

799000

RUSTIC 5BR 42BA CRAFTSMAN STYLE MOUNTAIN

HOME With Magnificent Mountain Views $899500

ORCHARD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB LAKE FRONT LIVING 4 SIDED BRICK LAKE MOUNTAIN AND GOLF

COURSE VIEWS $495000

5+ ACRES IN PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY Mountain

Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

ORCHARD COMMUNITY HOME Designed for easy living

Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

SOQUE RIVERFRONT BUNGALOW 3BR 2BA cabin wfireplace basement and loft

399000

INCREDIBLE SOQUE RIVER HOME 4BR 35BA 2 Car Garage

wUnfinished studio above $699500

IN THE ORCHARD GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Year Round

Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

56 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

58 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

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I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Page 28: Georgia Mountain Laurel - March 15

30 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The Licklog Players Present The Hallelujah Girls

April 17 - 19 amp 24 - 26 2015

Licklog Players a community theater serving Hayesville and Western NC since 1978 In addition to spectacular shows on state the Licklog Players also occasionally of-

fers acting classes for adults and children Coming up in April they will present The Hallelujah Girls A Southern Comedy by Jones Hope amp Wooten

The storyline will keep you laughing and begging for more The action in this rollicking Southern comedy takes

place in SPA-DEE-DAH the abandoned church-turned day

spa where a group of girlfriends gathers every Friday after-

noon After the loss of a dear friend the women realize time is

precious and if theyrsquore going to change their lives and achieve

their dreams they have to get on it now But with Carlene

having buried three husbands already Nitarsquos nerves shot from

YUUPUNPU[LYMLYLUJLIL[^LLUOLYZVUHUKOPZWYVIH[PVUVMAuml-

cer Mavis wondering how she can fake her own death to get

out of a stagnant marriage and sweet Crystal singing Christ-

mas carols with her own hilarious lyrics how will Sugar Lee

their high-spirited determined leader keep them motivated

By the time these ladies launch their new improved lives

yoursquove got a side-splitting joyful comedy that will make you

laugh out loud and shout ldquoHallelujahrdquo

We urge you to make plans to enjoy this show and vis-it Hayesville for shopping and dinner before the show and certainly donrsquot miss ldquothe Squarerdquo For additonal information contact Licklog Players 18 Creekside Circle Hayesville NC 28904 or call 8283898632 or visit wwwlicklogplayersorg

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

Babyland General HospitalClevelandInfo 7068652171wwwcabbagepatchkidscom

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Celebration

March 28thMagical Easter Eggstravaganza

RABUN COUNTY

March 5th - 6th April 3rdFull Moon Suspension Bridge HikeTallulah Gorge State ParkTallulah FallsInfo 7067547981

March 19 amp the third Thursday of each month through NovemberRabun Trout Unlimited MeetingThe TUScout Hut ClaytonInfo rabuntuorg

March 20th- 21stFrills amp Frogs Childrenrsquos Consignment SaleRabun Event Center ClaytonInfo 6787944395

April 2ndEaster Egg HuntRabun County Recreation DepartmentTigerInfo 7067824600

April 4thEaster Egg HuntHillside Orchard FarmsTigerInfo 7067824995 7067822776

April 19thTour of Georgia Gran FondoMain Street ClaytonInfo wwwgfncscom

April 25thCelebrate Clayton PEARLs 5KRamey Blvd ClaytonInfo 7064901243

April 25th - 26th2015 Celebrate ClaytonDowntown ClaytonInfo wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

North Georgia Arts Guild Artist ProgramsClayton City Hall ClaytonInfo wwwnorthgeorgiaartsguildcomMarch 19thPatrice Young - The Story of PaintingApril 16thJennifer Moore - Graphic Art Design

North Georgia Community PlayersDillard Playhouse DillardInfo wwwngcommunityplayerscom

March 6th - 8th 13th - 15thldquoThe Secret Case of Sherlock Holmesrdquo

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Last Roundup of the Guacamole Queensrdquo

continued

Hambidge CenterRabun GapInfo wwwhambidgeorg

March 7thFirst Saturday Gristmill Visit

March 14th - Artistsrsquo Talks

March 21st - Nature Hikes

TOWNS COUNTY

March 14thFirst Annual White Blaze ShindigTop of Georgia HostelHiawasseeInfo wwwtopofgeorgiahostelcom

April 11thPlant Affair on the SquareHiawasseeInfo 7068966240

April 19th - May 16thRhododendron FestivalGeorgia Mountain FairgroundsHiawasseeInfo 7068964191

On Stage at the Peacock Performing Arts Center

Theater goers in the Hayesville North Carolina area all know that attending a show at the Peacock Performing Arts Center is a must What you will

AumlUK[OLYLPZIPNJP[`LU[LY[HPUTLU[PU[OPZXPL[TVU-tain town The theater comfortably seats 250 guests and center not only features community theatre and live mu-sic but ballroom dance classes and childrenrsquos drama camps

Coming up in April is Sylvia - A Romantic Comedy April 3 - 5 amp 10 - 12 After 22 years of child-rearing

in the suburbs Greg and Kate have moved to Manhat-

[HU(TPKJHYLLYHUKYLSH[PVUZOPWJOHUNLZYLNAumlUKZa street-smart dog (Sylvia) in the park who becomes a

major bone of contention for the couple in this romantic

comedy by AR Gurney

Tickets available online for Sylvia now We hope `V JHU AumlUK [OL [PTL [V QVYUL` V]LY [OL TVU[HPUto enjoy this play Coming up in May and June is The WP[AumlYL YPSS ( 4ZPJHS -VY HKKP[PVUHS PUMVYTH[PVUyou may contact The Peacock Playhouse amp Peacock Performing Arts Center 301 Church St Hayesville NC 28904 - 8283892787

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 31

Franklin North CarolinaMain Street

32 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Young Harris CollegeYoung HarrisInfo 8002413754

March 1st - ldquoThe Mikadordquo

March 3rdCommunity Band Concert

March 17thAn Evening of Irish Music

March 20th - 21stAn Evening at the USO

March 20th)SHJRVSLZOL6[OLYPKLVM0UAumlUP[`

March 26thGuitar Ensemble Concert

March 27thldquoThe Credeaux Canvasrdquo

March 27th - Earth Moon and Sun

April 9th - Acapalooza

April 10th - 11thGeorgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

April 11thSongs From a New World

April 14thPiano Ensemble Concert

April 16thConcert Band Spring Extravaganza

April 17th 24thCosmic Concert Pink Floydrsquos The Wall

April 18th - Bach to Rock

April 20th - Jazz Band Concert

April 21st - Percussion Ensembl

April 21st - 25thldquoGood Boys and Truerdquo

April 28th - Musical Theater Revue

Hightower Creek VineyardsHiawasseeInfo 7068968963

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Day Celebration

March 21stVino and Vibes Spring Kick Offwith Raven and Red

UNION COUNTY

March 2nd and [OLAumlYZ[4VUKH`VMLHJOTVU[OAlzheimerrsquos Support GroupCadence BankBlairsvilleInfo 7707892044

March 2nd and each Mon-day through Thursday and SaturdayKnitterrsquos Knitch Crochet ClassesBlairsvilleInfo 7068351078

March 3rd and each TuesdaySmoky Mountain MelodiesFirst United Methodist ChurchBlairsvilleInfo 7063793836

March 4th and each Wednesday through April 1stNational Alliance on Mental Illness Education ProgramUnion General HospitalBlairsvilleInfo 7068356649

March 4th and each WednesdayBingoHaralson Memorial Civic CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7063005722

March 5th and each ThursdayTrivia at the ViewUnion County Community CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7064396092

April 11thEaster Egg HuntMeeks Park BlairsvilleInfo 7064396074

April 10th - 11thWritersrsquo ConferenceThe Art CenterBlue RidgeInfo 7066322144

April 22nd - 26thBlairsville Kiwanis FairAirport Industrial DriveBlairsvilleInfo 7067816552

April 24th - 25thMountain Home ShowNorth Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsvilleInfo wwwmountainhomeshowcom

Georgia Mountain Research CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7067452655

March 20thBackyard Beekeeping

April 23rdGrowing the Great Pumpkin

Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue RidgeInfo 7066329223

March 1stldquoBrighton Beach Memoirsrdquo

March 13th - 15th 20th - 22ndldquoThe Secret Gardenrdquo

March 27th - 28thRoxie Watson Band

April 9th - 12th 16th - 29th 23rd - 26thldquoThe Moving of Lilla Bartonrdquo

CLAY COUNTY NC

March 6th and each Friday NightLive MusicEagle Fork Vineyards HayesvilleInfo 8283898466

March 6th and each Friday NightFriday Nights at Clayrsquos CornerBrasstownInfo 8288373797

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Hallelujah GirlsrdquoLicklog Players Community TheaterHayesvilleInfo 8283898632

John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstownInfo 8288372775 800FOLKSCH

March 6th - Barker Brothers

March 7th 21st April 4thContra amp Square Dance

March 13th - Barralon Brothers

March 14th - Empty Bowl 2015

March 19th - Jim Lloyd

March 29thBrasstown Concert Associationpresents Paul NeebeInfo 8288371863 8283894210

Peacock Performing Arts CenterHayesvilleInfo 8283892787

March 14thSongwritersrsquo Showcase

April 3rd - 5th 10th - 12thldquoSylviardquo

April 18thLon Eldridge amp the 9th Street Stompers

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

MACON COUNTY NC

March 14thHighlands Annual Chili Cook-OffCommunity BuildingHighlandsInfo 8285262112

March 26thRichter-Uzur Guitar amp Cello Duopresented by the Arts Council of Macon CountyLocation TBAInfo 8285247683

April 4thCommunity Easter Egg HuntHighlands Rec Park amp Civic CenterInfo 8285265841

Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts CenterHighlandsInfo 8285269047

February 19th - March 1stMystery Dinner TheaterldquoMurder Not Prohibitedrdquo

March 8thBolshoi Ballet Romeo and Juliet

March 14thMET La Donnadel Lago

April 19thBolshoi Ballet Ivan the Terrible

April 25thMET Cavallenia Rusticana and Pagliacca

Smoky Mountain Centerfor Performing ArtsFranklinInfo 8662734615 8285241598wwwGreatMountainMusiccom

March 6thMark Lowry and the Martins

March 7th - Wade Hayes

March 14thNatural Bodybuilding amp Physique Federation Competition

4HYJOZ[1VL+PMAumlL

March 27th-28thDisneyrsquos Aristocats Kids A Puuuurfectly Fantastical Musical

April 25th - Don Williams

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 33

Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

34 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 35

36 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 37

38 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

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DowntownClayton

40 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

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Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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44 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 45

Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

46 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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48 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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52 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

30 + Acres GATED MOUNTAIN TOP ESCAPE RV Padbarn and workshop

799000

RUSTIC 5BR 42BA CRAFTSMAN STYLE MOUNTAIN

HOME With Magnificent Mountain Views $899500

ORCHARD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB LAKE FRONT LIVING 4 SIDED BRICK LAKE MOUNTAIN AND GOLF

COURSE VIEWS $495000

5+ ACRES IN PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY Mountain

Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

ORCHARD COMMUNITY HOME Designed for easy living

Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

SOQUE RIVERFRONT BUNGALOW 3BR 2BA cabin wfireplace basement and loft

399000

INCREDIBLE SOQUE RIVER HOME 4BR 35BA 2 Car Garage

wUnfinished studio above $699500

IN THE ORCHARD GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Year Round

Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

56 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

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Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

70 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

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wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 31

Franklin North CarolinaMain Street

32 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Young Harris CollegeYoung HarrisInfo 8002413754

March 1st - ldquoThe Mikadordquo

March 3rdCommunity Band Concert

March 17thAn Evening of Irish Music

March 20th - 21stAn Evening at the USO

March 20th)SHJRVSLZOL6[OLYPKLVM0UAumlUP[`

March 26thGuitar Ensemble Concert

March 27thldquoThe Credeaux Canvasrdquo

March 27th - Earth Moon and Sun

April 9th - Acapalooza

April 10th - 11thGeorgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

April 11thSongs From a New World

April 14thPiano Ensemble Concert

April 16thConcert Band Spring Extravaganza

April 17th 24thCosmic Concert Pink Floydrsquos The Wall

April 18th - Bach to Rock

April 20th - Jazz Band Concert

April 21st - Percussion Ensembl

April 21st - 25thldquoGood Boys and Truerdquo

April 28th - Musical Theater Revue

Hightower Creek VineyardsHiawasseeInfo 7068968963

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Day Celebration

March 21stVino and Vibes Spring Kick Offwith Raven and Red

UNION COUNTY

March 2nd and [OLAumlYZ[4VUKH`VMLHJOTVU[OAlzheimerrsquos Support GroupCadence BankBlairsvilleInfo 7707892044

March 2nd and each Mon-day through Thursday and SaturdayKnitterrsquos Knitch Crochet ClassesBlairsvilleInfo 7068351078

March 3rd and each TuesdaySmoky Mountain MelodiesFirst United Methodist ChurchBlairsvilleInfo 7063793836

March 4th and each Wednesday through April 1stNational Alliance on Mental Illness Education ProgramUnion General HospitalBlairsvilleInfo 7068356649

March 4th and each WednesdayBingoHaralson Memorial Civic CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7063005722

March 5th and each ThursdayTrivia at the ViewUnion County Community CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7064396092

April 11thEaster Egg HuntMeeks Park BlairsvilleInfo 7064396074

April 10th - 11thWritersrsquo ConferenceThe Art CenterBlue RidgeInfo 7066322144

April 22nd - 26thBlairsville Kiwanis FairAirport Industrial DriveBlairsvilleInfo 7067816552

April 24th - 25thMountain Home ShowNorth Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsvilleInfo wwwmountainhomeshowcom

Georgia Mountain Research CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7067452655

March 20thBackyard Beekeeping

April 23rdGrowing the Great Pumpkin

Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue RidgeInfo 7066329223

March 1stldquoBrighton Beach Memoirsrdquo

March 13th - 15th 20th - 22ndldquoThe Secret Gardenrdquo

March 27th - 28thRoxie Watson Band

April 9th - 12th 16th - 29th 23rd - 26thldquoThe Moving of Lilla Bartonrdquo

CLAY COUNTY NC

March 6th and each Friday NightLive MusicEagle Fork Vineyards HayesvilleInfo 8283898466

March 6th and each Friday NightFriday Nights at Clayrsquos CornerBrasstownInfo 8288373797

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Hallelujah GirlsrdquoLicklog Players Community TheaterHayesvilleInfo 8283898632

John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstownInfo 8288372775 800FOLKSCH

March 6th - Barker Brothers

March 7th 21st April 4thContra amp Square Dance

March 13th - Barralon Brothers

March 14th - Empty Bowl 2015

March 19th - Jim Lloyd

March 29thBrasstown Concert Associationpresents Paul NeebeInfo 8288371863 8283894210

Peacock Performing Arts CenterHayesvilleInfo 8283892787

March 14thSongwritersrsquo Showcase

April 3rd - 5th 10th - 12thldquoSylviardquo

April 18thLon Eldridge amp the 9th Street Stompers

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

MACON COUNTY NC

March 14thHighlands Annual Chili Cook-OffCommunity BuildingHighlandsInfo 8285262112

March 26thRichter-Uzur Guitar amp Cello Duopresented by the Arts Council of Macon CountyLocation TBAInfo 8285247683

April 4thCommunity Easter Egg HuntHighlands Rec Park amp Civic CenterInfo 8285265841

Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts CenterHighlandsInfo 8285269047

February 19th - March 1stMystery Dinner TheaterldquoMurder Not Prohibitedrdquo

March 8thBolshoi Ballet Romeo and Juliet

March 14thMET La Donnadel Lago

April 19thBolshoi Ballet Ivan the Terrible

April 25thMET Cavallenia Rusticana and Pagliacca

Smoky Mountain Centerfor Performing ArtsFranklinInfo 8662734615 8285241598wwwGreatMountainMusiccom

March 6thMark Lowry and the Martins

March 7th - Wade Hayes

March 14thNatural Bodybuilding amp Physique Federation Competition

4HYJOZ[1VL+PMAumlL

March 27th-28thDisneyrsquos Aristocats Kids A Puuuurfectly Fantastical Musical

April 25th - Don Williams

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 33

Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

34 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 35

36 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 37

38 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 39

DowntownClayton

40 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 41

Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

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Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

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Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

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Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

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and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

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tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

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7067545940

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7064994720

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799000

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wUnfinished studio above $699500

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Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

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Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

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Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

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72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

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Young Harris CollegeYoung HarrisInfo 8002413754

March 1st - ldquoThe Mikadordquo

March 3rdCommunity Band Concert

March 17thAn Evening of Irish Music

March 20th - 21stAn Evening at the USO

March 20th)SHJRVSLZOL6[OLYPKLVM0UAumlUP[`

March 26thGuitar Ensemble Concert

March 27thldquoThe Credeaux Canvasrdquo

March 27th - Earth Moon and Sun

April 9th - Acapalooza

April 10th - 11thGeorgia Mountain Storytelling Festival

April 11thSongs From a New World

April 14thPiano Ensemble Concert

April 16thConcert Band Spring Extravaganza

April 17th 24thCosmic Concert Pink Floydrsquos The Wall

April 18th - Bach to Rock

April 20th - Jazz Band Concert

April 21st - Percussion Ensembl

April 21st - 25thldquoGood Boys and Truerdquo

April 28th - Musical Theater Revue

Hightower Creek VineyardsHiawasseeInfo 7068968963

March 14thSt Patrickrsquos Day Celebration

March 21stVino and Vibes Spring Kick Offwith Raven and Red

UNION COUNTY

March 2nd and [OLAumlYZ[4VUKH`VMLHJOTVU[OAlzheimerrsquos Support GroupCadence BankBlairsvilleInfo 7707892044

March 2nd and each Mon-day through Thursday and SaturdayKnitterrsquos Knitch Crochet ClassesBlairsvilleInfo 7068351078

March 3rd and each TuesdaySmoky Mountain MelodiesFirst United Methodist ChurchBlairsvilleInfo 7063793836

March 4th and each Wednesday through April 1stNational Alliance on Mental Illness Education ProgramUnion General HospitalBlairsvilleInfo 7068356649

March 4th and each WednesdayBingoHaralson Memorial Civic CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7063005722

March 5th and each ThursdayTrivia at the ViewUnion County Community CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7064396092

April 11thEaster Egg HuntMeeks Park BlairsvilleInfo 7064396074

April 10th - 11thWritersrsquo ConferenceThe Art CenterBlue RidgeInfo 7066322144

April 22nd - 26thBlairsville Kiwanis FairAirport Industrial DriveBlairsvilleInfo 7067816552

April 24th - 25thMountain Home ShowNorth Georgia Technical CollegeBlairsvilleInfo wwwmountainhomeshowcom

Georgia Mountain Research CenterBlairsvilleInfo 7067452655

March 20thBackyard Beekeeping

April 23rdGrowing the Great Pumpkin

Blue Ridge Community TheaterBlue RidgeInfo 7066329223

March 1stldquoBrighton Beach Memoirsrdquo

March 13th - 15th 20th - 22ndldquoThe Secret Gardenrdquo

March 27th - 28thRoxie Watson Band

April 9th - 12th 16th - 29th 23rd - 26thldquoThe Moving of Lilla Bartonrdquo

CLAY COUNTY NC

March 6th and each Friday NightLive MusicEagle Fork Vineyards HayesvilleInfo 8283898466

March 6th and each Friday NightFriday Nights at Clayrsquos CornerBrasstownInfo 8288373797

April 17th - 19th 24th - 26thldquoThe Hallelujah GirlsrdquoLicklog Players Community TheaterHayesvilleInfo 8283898632

John C Campbell Folk SchoolBrasstownInfo 8288372775 800FOLKSCH

March 6th - Barker Brothers

March 7th 21st April 4thContra amp Square Dance

March 13th - Barralon Brothers

March 14th - Empty Bowl 2015

March 19th - Jim Lloyd

March 29thBrasstown Concert Associationpresents Paul NeebeInfo 8288371863 8283894210

Peacock Performing Arts CenterHayesvilleInfo 8283892787

March 14thSongwritersrsquo Showcase

April 3rd - 5th 10th - 12thldquoSylviardquo

April 18thLon Eldridge amp the 9th Street Stompers

Mountain Happenings March and April 2015

MACON COUNTY NC

March 14thHighlands Annual Chili Cook-OffCommunity BuildingHighlandsInfo 8285262112

March 26thRichter-Uzur Guitar amp Cello Duopresented by the Arts Council of Macon CountyLocation TBAInfo 8285247683

April 4thCommunity Easter Egg HuntHighlands Rec Park amp Civic CenterInfo 8285265841

Martin Lipscomb Performing Arts CenterHighlandsInfo 8285269047

February 19th - March 1stMystery Dinner TheaterldquoMurder Not Prohibitedrdquo

March 8thBolshoi Ballet Romeo and Juliet

March 14thMET La Donnadel Lago

April 19thBolshoi Ballet Ivan the Terrible

April 25thMET Cavallenia Rusticana and Pagliacca

Smoky Mountain Centerfor Performing ArtsFranklinInfo 8662734615 8285241598wwwGreatMountainMusiccom

March 6thMark Lowry and the Martins

March 7th - Wade Hayes

March 14thNatural Bodybuilding amp Physique Federation Competition

4HYJOZ[1VL+PMAumlL

March 27th-28thDisneyrsquos Aristocats Kids A Puuuurfectly Fantastical Musical

April 25th - Don Williams

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 33

Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

34 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 35

36 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 37

38 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 39

DowntownClayton

40 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 41

Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

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Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

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Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

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Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

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Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

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Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 63

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

70 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

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Franklin amp Surrounding Areas of Macon County North Carolina

34 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

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Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

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The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

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Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

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Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

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Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

46 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

30 + Acres GATED MOUNTAIN TOP ESCAPE RV Padbarn and workshop

799000

RUSTIC 5BR 42BA CRAFTSMAN STYLE MOUNTAIN

HOME With Magnificent Mountain Views $899500

ORCHARD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB LAKE FRONT LIVING 4 SIDED BRICK LAKE MOUNTAIN AND GOLF

COURSE VIEWS $495000

5+ ACRES IN PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY Mountain

Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

ORCHARD COMMUNITY HOME Designed for easy living

Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

SOQUE RIVERFRONT BUNGALOW 3BR 2BA cabin wfireplace basement and loft

399000

INCREDIBLE SOQUE RIVER HOME 4BR 35BA 2 Car Garage

wUnfinished studio above $699500

IN THE ORCHARD GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Year Round

Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

56 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

58 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

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I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

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ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Page 32: Georgia Mountain Laurel - March 15

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The calendar might say March but therersquos already an April buzz in the air as planning for the 16th annual Celebrate Clayton is well underway

Celebrate Clayton is North Georgiarsquos premier springtime festival Held annually on the last Saturday and Sunday of April on Main Street in Clayton the event draws thousands of visitors and local resi-dents into the commu-nity It is the kick start to the tourism season in Rabun County offering attendees great arts and crafts delicious foods music by area entertain-ers and the chance to support local merchants and charities It will be held this year on April 25th and 26th

-VYP[ZAumlYZ[`LHYZCelebrate Clayton was steered by a core group of volunteers many of whom either owned a downtown busi-ness or had close connections to them Guidance has passed to a new committee for the eventrsquos 16th year and going for-ward with Clayton Rotary Club and North Georgia Arts Guild taking the reins

The new leadership met Thursday with many prior com-

Celebrate Clayton gearing up for 2015

By Michael Leonard

mittee members sitting in to provide advice and informa-tion as needed As the chairmen of each subcommittee gave their report it became clear that while there is still work to be done things are shaping up for 2015

Members said two main needs at this point are more sponsors to help undergird Celebrate Clayton and provide the funds necessary for the committee to do its work and continuing recruitment of exhibitors and vendors Both ZWVUZVYPUNNYVWZHYLUVUWYVAuml[ZVZWWVY[KVUH[PVUZHYLtax deductible

Rotarian Burl Parks is chairman of the Celebrate Clay-ton Committee He em-phasized that Rotaryrsquos involvement in the event is to both con-tinue a great tradition for Clayton and Rabun County and to raise funds for club charities especially scholarships for local students Clay-ton Rotary Club retired its long-standing Rotary Golf Tournament fund-raiser several years ago and has not found a suitable replacement to

fuel its local charitable contributions The club is pinning its hopes on Celebrate Clayton

North Georgia Arts Guildrsquos Randy Sells said Celebrate Clayton 2015 will include a student art show a childrenrsquos activity area and the festivalrsquos customary blend of quality AumlULHY[MVSRHY[HUKJYHM[Z]LUKVYZ[VHWWYLJPH[LOLLT-phasized the March 1st application deadline for exhibitors

ldquoWe will also be utilizing local students to provide en-tertainment in an effort to be even more of a community eventrdquo Parks said ldquoWe hope everyone will come out and support this event and spread the word inviting friends to join us from far and widerdquo

Kathy Ford of the Arts Guild suggested those interested in learning more or signing up as an exhibitor or vendor visit the Celebrate Clayton website wwwcelebrateclaytoncom

Michael Leonard is the publisher of The Clayton Tribune a

Rotarian and chair of publicity for Celebrate Clayton this year

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Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

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The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 39

DowntownClayton

40 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 41

Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

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Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

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Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

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and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

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tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

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7067545940

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7064994720

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799000

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wUnfinished studio above $699500

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Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

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Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

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Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

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Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

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The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

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40 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

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Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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44 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

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Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

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7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

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Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 47

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 51

52 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

30 + Acres GATED MOUNTAIN TOP ESCAPE RV Padbarn and workshop

799000

RUSTIC 5BR 42BA CRAFTSMAN STYLE MOUNTAIN

HOME With Magnificent Mountain Views $899500

ORCHARD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB LAKE FRONT LIVING 4 SIDED BRICK LAKE MOUNTAIN AND GOLF

COURSE VIEWS $495000

5+ ACRES IN PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY Mountain

Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

ORCHARD COMMUNITY HOME Designed for easy living

Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

SOQUE RIVERFRONT BUNGALOW 3BR 2BA cabin wfireplace basement and loft

399000

INCREDIBLE SOQUE RIVER HOME 4BR 35BA 2 Car Garage

wUnfinished studio above $699500

IN THE ORCHARD GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Year Round

Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

56 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

58 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

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But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

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ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

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Christmas and More is pleased to announce the addition of three new lines to their store First

they have added Spartina 449 known for uniquely designed handbags and acces-sories with captivating colors and fash-ion-forward designs From luxurious linen to thoughtfully created patterns

Three Exciting Brands Now Available at Christmas and Moreinspired by their home base in Daufuskie Island South Carolina Spartina 449 of-fers an appealing brand for todayrsquos modern woman

Christmas and More is excited to un-veil Spartina 449rsquos newest inspiration from the sea islands off the south-east coast of Georgia South Carol ina and Florida Capti-vated by these coastal gems they have created vibrant new patterns and posh shapes that evoke casual yet chic looks bold combinations and soft hues that beckon for sand sea and sky

Also new to Christmas and More is the Scout brand a stylish line of tote and sport bags storage bins travel accessories and coolers The idea behind this brand is that life is made easier and more fun when you add something to it that is both useful and a con-versation starter Scout has just introduced their can-vas collection which is equal parts functional and timelessly chic These canvas bags are a go-to that is perfect for use in the city on the boat or at the beach The canvas collection

joins the coated cotton and vel-vet lines that Scout has been producing for since 2004

Last but certainly not least Christmas and More has added

Ginger Snaps Petite Collection Ginger Snaps Jewelry is an interchangeable line of snap in button-like charms that you snap in and out of stylish bracelets rings and more Ginger Snaps has just introduced a petite line of charms that are 40 smaller WKDQWKHLURULJLQDOVQDSVHWiquestWLQRXUH[-isting jewelry pieces The petite collection

adds an impressive 100 new snaps that are like all of their pieces all about heart and soul sweetness and sass and brazen individuality

Shopping at Christmas and More has never been a better idea with new things arriving daily Christmas and More is located at 37 South Main Street in Clayton Georgia and they can be reached for more information by calling 7067820051

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The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

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DowntownClayton

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Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 41

Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

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Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

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Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

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and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

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7067545940

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7064994720

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799000

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wUnfinished studio above $699500

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Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

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Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

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Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

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The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

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40 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 41

Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 43

44 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 45

Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

46 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

30 + Acres GATED MOUNTAIN TOP ESCAPE RV Padbarn and workshop

799000

RUSTIC 5BR 42BA CRAFTSMAN STYLE MOUNTAIN

HOME With Magnificent Mountain Views $899500

ORCHARD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB LAKE FRONT LIVING 4 SIDED BRICK LAKE MOUNTAIN AND GOLF

COURSE VIEWS $495000

5+ ACRES IN PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY Mountain

Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

ORCHARD COMMUNITY HOME Designed for easy living

Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

SOQUE RIVERFRONT BUNGALOW 3BR 2BA cabin wfireplace basement and loft

399000

INCREDIBLE SOQUE RIVER HOME 4BR 35BA 2 Car Garage

wUnfinished studio above $699500

IN THE ORCHARD GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Year Round

Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

56 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

58 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

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I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

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ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

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38 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The North Georgia Community Players have been entertaining show-goers in the moun-tains for many years This year there are three

upcoming events In March the NGCP presents a hilariously funny play ldquoThe Secret Case of Sher-lock Holmesrdquo by Craig Sodaro The cast is made up of area teens and the show promises to keep you in stitches The show will be directed by Kim Gurtler Show dates are March 6th 7th 13thamp 14th at 700 PM with matinees March 7th amp 15th at 300 PM

North Georgia Community PlayersWhatrsquos On Stage This Year at the Dillard Playhouse

In April they will perform ldquoLast Round-up of the Gua-camole Queensrdquo by Jones Hope Wooten directed by Sha-ron Purdy Show dates for this production are April 17th 18th 24th amp 25th at 700 PM with matinees April 19th amp 26th at 300 PM

0U1UL[OLTJOHU[PJPWH[LKcedil-V_AumlYLsup1WSH`^PSSILVUstage There will be more details forthcoming about the April and June productions All of the shows are on stage at the Dillard Playhouse located at 892 Franklin Street in Dil-lard Georgia 30537 The Dillard Playhouse is located right next door to the Dillard House

For more infotickets 7062122500 or

wwwngcommunityplayerscom

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 39

DowntownClayton

40 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 41

Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

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Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

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Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

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Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

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Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

58 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 63

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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40 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

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Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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44 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 45

Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

46 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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48 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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52 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

30 + Acres GATED MOUNTAIN TOP ESCAPE RV Padbarn and workshop

799000

RUSTIC 5BR 42BA CRAFTSMAN STYLE MOUNTAIN

HOME With Magnificent Mountain Views $899500

ORCHARD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB LAKE FRONT LIVING 4 SIDED BRICK LAKE MOUNTAIN AND GOLF

COURSE VIEWS $495000

5+ ACRES IN PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY Mountain

Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

ORCHARD COMMUNITY HOME Designed for easy living

Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

SOQUE RIVERFRONT BUNGALOW 3BR 2BA cabin wfireplace basement and loft

399000

INCREDIBLE SOQUE RIVER HOME 4BR 35BA 2 Car Garage

wUnfinished studio above $699500

IN THE ORCHARD GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Year Round

Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

56 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

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Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

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ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

70 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Page 38: Georgia Mountain Laurel - March 15

40 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Digging through the boxes Mar-ci found the large red hat box that her mama loved Red

was her color and large hats her sig-nature She was southern classy and a little bit sassy Just pulling out the hat and trying it on made her giggle as she walked to the mirror to catch her YLAringLJ[PVU4HYJPOHK[OLWLYMLJ[V]HSface to frame her mass of blonde hair that she controlled with a side pony-tail For fun Marci cut her dark syrupy eyes over at the mirror catching her YLAringLJ[PVUHUKZTPSLK1Z[[OPURPUNVMher mother tugged at her heart Yes-terday had been a tough day at the In-fusion Center where she received her next to last treatment All the nurses loved Sylviarsquos bodacious personality and losing her hair just gave her an ex-cuse to buy more hats But this red hat was special it was her celebratory sign for the last chemo session next week No doubt her mom would en-ter and exit the center in true Southern sasshellipby sporting her red hat

Placing the hat back into the box Marci tidied up the room and went to check on her mom Sylvia was sitting up in her recliner Bible in her lap a hot cup of tea that was more for keep-ing her hands warm than for sipping

ldquoHey darlingrdquo Sylvia smiled hop-ing the lightness in her speech covered up the discomfort

ldquoHi momrdquo Marci smiled back but sensed rather than saw her motherrsquos pain

ldquoHow about a pillow behind your backrdquo Marci inquired as she grabbed the one on the sofa and stuffed it be-hind her

Sylvia smiled saying ldquoCanrsquot hide anything from you can Irdquo

Bless Your HeartMoms Just Know - Part 1

by Lisa Harris

Marci laughed ldquoNo mom and you could never hide it from Dad eitherrdquo

ldquoNo no I couldnrsquot he knew me so well I miss him every dayrdquo her mother whispered while tears sprang into her eyes Marci sat and held her hand un-til the moment passed This was just so hard and absolutely no manual to go by Marci needed guidance some sort of instructions on how to adjust to this new normal of caretaking For now she thought ice tea and chocolate cake would help soothe her soul

After her weak moment with sugar Marci made sure her mom was comfort-able and went back to her bedroom for some much needed quiet She grabbed her nail polish and gave herself a quick pedicure for her date tomorrow night She didnrsquot even know what that was anymore Marci sat there and thought back to the day she ran into Dr Hutchins and his son lsquoHutchrsquo Hutchins an intern in radiology

ldquoMarci Marcirdquo Dr Hutchins bel-lowed from down the hall of the hos-pital Turning around Marci came to a complete stop and smiled ldquoDr Hutchins how nice to see you againrdquo Marci gave her favorite doctor and close family friend a hug and stepped back ldquoMarci you remember my son Hutch donrsquot yourdquo

Marci looked at Hutch recalling the few times they played together as chil-dren and not particularly liking him ei-ther

Marci nodded at Hutch and said ldquoOf course I remember how are you doing Hutchrdquo

Hutch gave a dazzling smile to Mar-JPHUK[VSKOLYOL^HZKVPUNAumlUL

Boy was his smile bright she thought Must have just used those whitening teeth strips that are all the rage Marci grinned at the thought But she had to admit he was not hard on the eyes at all

ldquoItrsquos been a few years since wersquove

seen each other hasnrsquot itrdquo he said

ldquoYes it has beenrdquo Marci answered

ldquoDo you have time to have coffee with an old friendrdquo he asked

ldquoWellhelliprdquo she hesitated ldquoI guess Mom will be alright for a little bitrdquo

ldquoI heard from Dad that Sylvia is doing as well as she possibly canrdquo

cedilLZT`TVTPZHAumlNO[LY[OH[raquoZMVYsurerdquo Marci replied

Marci kept glancing at him side-ways as they walked in unison to the hospital cafeteria It was almost crazy that they were so in sync with their steps Marci paused in stride as Hutch opened the door to the cafeteria for her They settled at a small table and Hutch got their coffee Sipping slowly Marci noticed Hutch looking intently at her She smiled and said ldquoHave I got something on my facerdquo

Hutch grinned ldquoNooo to be hon-est I just donrsquot remember you being this pretty when we were youngerrdquo

ldquoSeriously Hutch did you just say that What middle school kid looks good during puberty If I recall you were no catch with braces and skinny legsrdquo

ldquoWhoa Marci I didnrsquot mean to of-fend what I meant and should have said was you have become a really beautiful womanrdquo

Marci grinned ldquoOkay you saved yourselfhelliptrucerdquo

ldquoTrucerdquo he agreed

From that moment on they clicked Same beliefs similar goals and both loved the mountains where you could renew your spirit when the world got crazy

An hour passed in no time and Hutch looked at his cell phone for the time and then checked one message ldquoIrsquom sorry Marci I promised a couple of patients that I would come by and talk with their families can we see each other again soonrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 41

Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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5VULVM[OLZLWYVTPZLZHYL VYZPM VOH]LUV[YLJLP]LK[OL3VYK1LZZHZ`VYH]PVYLPZ[OLgtVYKVMVK1VOUcedil0U[OLILNPUUPUN^HZ[OLgtVYKHUK[OLgtVYK^HZ^P[OVKHUK[OLgtVYK^HZVK(UK[OLgtVYK^HZTHKLAringLZOHUKK^LS[HTVUNZsup1

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Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

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Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

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Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

30 + Acres GATED MOUNTAIN TOP ESCAPE RV Padbarn and workshop

799000

RUSTIC 5BR 42BA CRAFTSMAN STYLE MOUNTAIN

HOME With Magnificent Mountain Views $899500

ORCHARD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB LAKE FRONT LIVING 4 SIDED BRICK LAKE MOUNTAIN AND GOLF

COURSE VIEWS $495000

5+ ACRES IN PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY Mountain

Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

ORCHARD COMMUNITY HOME Designed for easy living

Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

SOQUE RIVERFRONT BUNGALOW 3BR 2BA cabin wfireplace basement and loft

399000

INCREDIBLE SOQUE RIVER HOME 4BR 35BA 2 Car Garage

wUnfinished studio above $699500

IN THE ORCHARD GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Year Round

Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

56 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

58 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

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As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

70 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

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wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 41

Marci smiled and agreed as he en-tered her number into his phone and promised to call

Two days later he called and they made a date for Saturday night dinner Marci was in a slight panic of leaving her mom alone but Sylvia insisted she ^VSKILAumlULV^P[OTJO[YLWPKH-tion Marci agreed So here she was the night before the date painting her toeshellipand thinking about what to wear for their dinner date

Marci got off the bed and walked on her bare heels to the closet and with a quick hand pushed hanger after hanger checking out each item Nothing noth-ing nothing Marcia sighed to herself What would she wear

It would be rather cool so maybe boots jeans and this beautiful blue shirt her mother had picked out for her would work The shirt was a deep sap-phire blue with silver buttons a great contrast with her coloring Problem solved Marci stopped her pondering for just a moment when she heard a slight thump What was that she won-dered

Marci stepped out in the hall and barely heard her momrsquos whisper ldquoHelp me Marcirdquo

With those words Marci ran to her mom and helped her back into her re-cliner

ldquoMom what were you doingrdquo

Sylvia gave an impish but apologetic smile ldquoI was tired of sitting so I thought Irsquod go lie down for a few minutes and get my strength up I guess I underestimated how tired I really wasrdquo For a moment she was frightened she was not ready to lose her Not now

Marci helped her mom to her bed and got her tucked in and safe ldquoNow mom ring this bell if you need to get up again so I can help yourdquo

ldquoNow Irsquom no invalid honey just donrsquot worry about me Irsquoll be good as new in the morningrdquo

Marci looked at her mother really looked at her face and saw the tired lines around her eyes and mouth It broke her heart to see her vibrant feisty mother be-come quiet and withdrawn

ldquoMom I know yoursquoll be good as new

but until thenhellipring this bell or Irsquoll have to call the doctor to fuss at yourdquo

Sylvia grinned at her daughterrsquos spunkhellipshe was one proud mom of her daughterrsquos gutsiness proof she came from good stock southern stock that is

Marci turned going back to her ha-ven of comfort and solitude and to mak-PUNOLYAumlUHSKLJPZPVUVUOLYV[Auml[OLwas still concerned about leaving her mom alone right now Marci mulled that thought over as she looked at her choice

Sylvia lay in her bed mulling thoughts over also she was so afraid of being too much of a burden for Marci `S]PH ZOMAringLKHYVUKH SP[[SLIP[ [Y`PUNto ease the pain in her hip that she had thought was arthritis but it wasnrsquot Her prognosis wasnrsquot as good as she led Mar-ci to believe but it was her job as a mom to protect her daughterrsquos heart So she saved her tears for when she was alone but when Marci was around the happy face came out as chirpy as ever

Look for the conclusion of Moms Just Know in the April issue of the

Georgia Mountain Laurel

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Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

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Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

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Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

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and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

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7067545940

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7064994720

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799000

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wUnfinished studio above $699500

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Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

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Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

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Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

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Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

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Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

46 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

50 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

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799000

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COURSE VIEWS $495000

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Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

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Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

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399000

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wUnfinished studio above $699500

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Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

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Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

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Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

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As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

70 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Page 41: Georgia Mountain Laurel - March 15

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44 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 45

Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

46 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 47

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

50 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 51

52 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

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Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

56 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

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Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 63

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wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 65

Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

70 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

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44 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Hiawassee Georgia

On Stage at the Blue Ridge Community Theater

Should Lilla Barton Stay or Go

Blue Ridge Community Theaterrsquos mission is to enrich the cultural life of residents and visitors through performances productions and education of all

aspects of contemporary and classic theater Performers are offering theater enthusiasts a second chance to see The Moving of Lilla Barton by John MacNicholas

In this dramatic comedy guests will be entertained by the humorous and touching tale of a southern Alabama townrsquos ethical spiritual and political dilemma over how to get the widow Lilla Barton to move out of the parson-age her father built for she and her reverend husband Include a pushy realtor who wants the depressed woman out a decent Southern gentleman who thinks she should be allowed to stay and an ex-Yankee newspaper editor who cannot even begin to understand these mysterious Southern ways plus a bishop who wanted to marry the young Lilla and you have an evening of great laughs and drama

A trip to Blue Ridge is always enjoyable so make a day of it and do some shopping in their quaint down-town enjoy dinner and donrsquot miss the show For addi-tional information contact Blue Ridge Community The-ater located at 2591 East First Street Blue Ridge GA 30513 or call 7066329223

A kind word is

like a spring day

Russian Proverb

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Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

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Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 47

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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52 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

30 + Acres GATED MOUNTAIN TOP ESCAPE RV Padbarn and workshop

799000

RUSTIC 5BR 42BA CRAFTSMAN STYLE MOUNTAIN

HOME With Magnificent Mountain Views $899500

ORCHARD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB LAKE FRONT LIVING 4 SIDED BRICK LAKE MOUNTAIN AND GOLF

COURSE VIEWS $495000

5+ ACRES IN PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY Mountain

Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

ORCHARD COMMUNITY HOME Designed for easy living

Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

SOQUE RIVERFRONT BUNGALOW 3BR 2BA cabin wfireplace basement and loft

399000

INCREDIBLE SOQUE RIVER HOME 4BR 35BA 2 Car Garage

wUnfinished studio above $699500

IN THE ORCHARD GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Year Round

Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

56 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

58 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 63

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

70 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Page 43: Georgia Mountain Laurel - March 15

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 45

Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

46 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 47

48 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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52 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

30 + Acres GATED MOUNTAIN TOP ESCAPE RV Padbarn and workshop

799000

RUSTIC 5BR 42BA CRAFTSMAN STYLE MOUNTAIN

HOME With Magnificent Mountain Views $899500

ORCHARD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB LAKE FRONT LIVING 4 SIDED BRICK LAKE MOUNTAIN AND GOLF

COURSE VIEWS $495000

5+ ACRES IN PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY Mountain

Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

ORCHARD COMMUNITY HOME Designed for easy living

Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

SOQUE RIVERFRONT BUNGALOW 3BR 2BA cabin wfireplace basement and loft

399000

INCREDIBLE SOQUE RIVER HOME 4BR 35BA 2 Car Garage

wUnfinished studio above $699500

IN THE ORCHARD GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Year Round

Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

56 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

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Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Page 44: Georgia Mountain Laurel - March 15

Chicken the Italian Way

4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine4 4-Ounce skinless and boneless chicken breasts1 Teaspoon salt1 Teaspoon pepper1 Tablespoon olive oil2 Tablespoons minced garlic2 Tablespoons chopped onion1 Tablespoon olive oil1 Large tomato diced1 Red bell pepper cut into thin strips1 Green bell pepper cut into thin strips12 Cup sliced black olives well drained2 Tablespoons chopped fresh thyme (or 1 teaspoon dried)2 Tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried)14 Cup chicken broth

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainSprinkle chicken with salt and pepper Cook in 1

tablespoon hot oil in a large skillet over medium high heat 5 minutes on each side or until done Remove from pan and keep warm

Sauteacute garlic and onion in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil until tender Add tomato red and green pepper strips olives thyme and basil and sauteacute just until heated throughout

Stir in pasta and broth cook stirring often until thoroughly heated

Top with chicken to serveThis dish can be made 24 hours early and reheated in a

JV]LYLKKPZOPUHaacuteV]LUMVYTPU[LZ

Linguine with Cracked Pepper 4 Servings

8 Ounces uncooked linguine1 Tablespoon butter14 Cup minced onion2 Cloves of garlic minced1 8-Ounce container sour cream1 Tablespoon milk2 ndash 3 Tablespoons cracked black pepper to taste2 Tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese2 Tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried)

Cook pasta according to package directions and drainMelt butter in skillet over medium high heat and add

onion and garlic Sauteacute until crisp-tender ndash about 2 ndash 3 minutes Remove from heat

Combine sour cream milk and pepper Stir in onion and garlic mixture

Toss with pasta and sprinkle with cheese and parsley

Pasta with Mushrooms

4 Servings

1 8-Ounce package spaghetti5 Plum tomatoes2 8-Ounce packages fresh sliced mushrooms3 Garlic cloves minced3 Tablespoons olive oil23 Cup dry white wine34 Cup sliced green onionsWAumlYTS`WHJRLKIHZPSSLH]LZ34 Teaspoon salt34 Teaspoon black pepper14 Cup grated Parmesan cheese

Cook spaghetti according to package directions DrainCut tomatoes into chunksSauteacute mushrooms and garlic in hot oil in a large skillet

for 4 minutes or until mushrooms are tenderAdd wine and bring to a boil boil 6 minutes or until

mixture is reduced by half stirring occasionallyStir in tomato onions basil salt and pepper and cook

until thoroughly heated Spoon over spaghetti and sprinkle with Parmesan

Cherry Cheesecake Bars Yields 2 12 dozen

WZWSHPUAringVY1 12 Cups uncooked quick cooking oatmealWAumlYTS`WHJRLKSPNO[IYV^UZNHY12 Cup butter1 8-Ounce package cream cheese softened1 14-Ounce can sweetened condensed milk14 Teaspoon almond extract6UJLJHUJOLYY`WPLAumlSSPUN

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteLine a 13rdquo X 9rdquo pan with aluminum foil Lightly grease

the foilVTIPUL[OLAringVYVH[TLHSZNHYHUKI[[LYPUHSHYNL

bowl and stir until crumbly Take out 1 cup of the mixture and set aside

Press the remaining mixture onto the bottom of prepared pan Bake for 15 minutes

Beat cream cheese at medium speed for 1 minute or U[PSAringMM YHKHSS`HKKZ^LL[LULKJVUKLUZLKTPSRHUKalmond extract Beat until smooth

WYLHKV]LY[OLJYZ[HUK[VW^P[OMYP[AumlSSPUNWYPURSLwith the reserved crumb mixture

Bake for 45 to 50 minutes Cool pan on a wire rackLift cheesecake out of the pan using foil Cut into bars

and chill

Bon Appeacutetitby Scarlett Cook

March is blowing in and even though spring is just around the corner ndash we have had some wicked weather in March ndash good warm Italian food will warm our hearts and souls Italian food is that wonderful creation that just gets better when it is made early and allowed to sit in the fridge to be reheated and served Or better yet when you cook make

two batches (I mean if you have to be in the kitchen why not cook once and eat twice)

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Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

50 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 51

52 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

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7067545940

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7064994720

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799000

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COURSE VIEWS $495000

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wUnfinished studio above $699500

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Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

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Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

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Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

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Linguine with Goat Cheese Stuffed Chicken Breasts 4 Servings

Can be made 24 hours early and refrigerated

Tomato and Basil Sauce

1 Small onion chopped4 Garlic cloves minced2 Tablespoons olive oil1 Cup dry red wine12 Teaspoon salt14 Teaspoon black pepper2 28-Ounce cans diced tomatoes12 Cup chopped fresh basil leaves (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Sauteacute onion and garlic in hot oil in a large saucepan until tender Add wine salt and pepper Cook stirring occasionally 5 minutes

Add tomatoes reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes stirring occasionally

Process half of the tomato mixture in a blender or food processor until smooth Return to saucepan

Repeat with remaining mixture Cook over medium heat and stir in basil

Do not make chicken mixture early as the basil

will darken if using fresh basil

Stuffed Chicken Breasts

3 Ounces goat cheese softened12 Cup chopped fresh basil (or 2 teaspoons dried)12 Teaspoon black pepper4 Skinless boneless chicken breasts12 Teaspoon salt8 large fresh basil leaves8 Ounces angel hair pasta uncooked

7YLOLH[V]LU[VaacuteStir together the cheese chopped basil and pepperPlace chicken breasts between two sheets of heavy

K[`WSHZ[PJ^YHWAringH[[LK[VPUJO[OPJRULZZ^P[OHmeat mallet (I use an iron skillet) Sprinkle chicken with salt and place 2 basil leaves and 2 tablespoons of cheese mixture in the center of each piece of chicken

Roll up jellyroll style starting with a short end of chicken secure with a toothpick (or toothpicks) Place rolls seam side down in a lightly greased 8rdquo square pan

Bake for 30 ndash 35 minutes or until done Let stand 10 minutes Cut each chicken roll up into 1rdquo slices

Cook pasta according to package directions and drain

Toss pasta with half of the warmed tomato and basil sauce

Serve chicken over pasta and top with remaining tomato and basil sauce

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

30 + Acres GATED MOUNTAIN TOP ESCAPE RV Padbarn and workshop

799000

RUSTIC 5BR 42BA CRAFTSMAN STYLE MOUNTAIN

HOME With Magnificent Mountain Views $899500

ORCHARD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB LAKE FRONT LIVING 4 SIDED BRICK LAKE MOUNTAIN AND GOLF

COURSE VIEWS $495000

5+ ACRES IN PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY Mountain

Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

ORCHARD COMMUNITY HOME Designed for easy living

Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

SOQUE RIVERFRONT BUNGALOW 3BR 2BA cabin wfireplace basement and loft

399000

INCREDIBLE SOQUE RIVER HOME 4BR 35BA 2 Car Garage

wUnfinished studio above $699500

IN THE ORCHARD GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Year Round

Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

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Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

58 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

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ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Page 46: Georgia Mountain Laurel - March 15

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Stonewall Creek VineyardsAs temperatures hover around freezing in the North Georgia Mountains our grapevines are dormant a necessary prelude to the growing season Weather is on our minds A warm March would bring an early end to their winter ldquosleeprdquo and increase the chances of a spring frost destroying fruiting buds

While the vines are ldquosleepingrdquo a major event takes place in the vineyardsmdashdormant pruning Grapevines are generally dormant between leaf fall and bud break and begin to grow again when temperatures average around 50 degrees

Grape growers prune to control vine growth (vigor) and fruit production (crop) affecting both the quality and quantity of grapes To determine crop size growers estimate the ldquobalancerdquo of fruiting buds left on the vine with how much fruit the vine can support and bring to full ripening Too many buds and the vines will be ldquoover croppedrdquo producing less sugar and skin pigmentation in the berries and not enough stored-food resources or energy to fully grow and ripen grapesmdashresulting in ldquogreenrdquo or poor quality wine Prune too severely and it will lead to less grape production and less wine (and sales) than anticipated

North Georgia vineyards primarily grow European Vitis vinifera (long considered the classic wine grape) French-American hybrids (a cross between vinifera and American grapes bred to withstand the cold) and Norton (a hardy ldquonative American graperdquo) Vineyard elevation is a major MHJ[VYPUKL[LYTPUPUN^OPJONYHWL]HYPL[HSZ^PSSAringVYPZO^P[Ocold-tender vinifera varietals at risk in higher elevations

When to begin dormant pruning will vary within our North Georgia region with some 25 vineyards north of Atlanta

At Stonewall Creek Vineyards in Rabun County we ZHSS`ILNPU[VWYULPU1HUHY 6YAuml]LHJYLZVM]PUPMLYHare trained on a vertical shoot position (VSP) trellis system which promotes their natural tendency to grow upward HUKHSSV^Z MVYTVYLLMAumlJPLU[]PULTHPU[LUHUJL +YPUNdormant pruning we prune or trim the previous yearrsquos new NYV^[OJHSSLKJHULZHUKPKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPYZTVV[OIHYRleaving two to four buds Trimmed canes are called spurs Three to four spurs are left on each linear foot coming off the cordons (arms) along the lowest trellis wire Dormant pruning for our vinifera will average 40 hours an acre

A late spring frost that occurs after bud break when the vines come out of dormancy is a constant threat for VY ]PUL`HYKZ RPSSPUN [OL AumlYZ[ VY WYPTHY` IKZ MVY MYP[production

The past two years we have ldquodouble prunedrdquo leaving twice as many fruiting buds as usual on the spurs Once the danger of a late spring frost is over usually early May in our vineyard wersquoll prune again to just two living buds (A late spring frost in May 2012 took nearly all of our Malbec fruiting buds ldquoDouble pruningrdquo may reduce the risk of a total crop loss but Mother Nature has the last word)

Some 80 to 90 percent of the previous yearrsquos growth is pruned and dropped between the rows Most vineyards will come through with a bush hog and turn it into mulch

The Stack FarmsRetired winemaker turned winegrower Bill Stack and his wife Leckie grow both vinifera and Norton grapes at The Stack Farm in Rabun County The Stacks use a divided trellis called Geneva Double Curtain which Bill describes as ldquoa telephone pole six feet high with four-foot wide crossbarsrdquo Vines are planted in the middle with foliage on each side Bill began his most recent pruning during the cold weather that followed Thanksgiving but it varies from year to year based on varietal location (sunlight air direction and drainage) and weather

Tiger Mountain VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos oldest vineyard and winery Tiger Mountain Vineyards John Ezzard started to prune his 10 acres of vines in early January as usual and anticipates [OL`^PSSAumlUPZOI`LHYS`4HYJO1VOUUV[LZcedilVTLNYHWLgrowers think the timing of pruning affects bud break We have not found that to be truerdquo Wary of frost damage he has been ldquolong pruningrdquo some vines (not the hardy Norton

Notes de VinShhhhellipThe Vines are ldquoSleepingrdquo

Carla Fackler

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 49

and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

50 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 51

52 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

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7067545940

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7064994720

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799000

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wUnfinished studio above $699500

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Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

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Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

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Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

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and usually not Petit Manseng) the past three seasons with [OLAumlYZ[WYUPUNSLH]PUNMVYIKZHUKZLJVUKWYUPUNQZ[two buds He adds ldquoThe timing of the second pruning hellip is a judgment call regarding the end of any chance of frostrdquo His Norton grapes are trained on a Geneva Double Curtain trellis while most of his vinifera are grown on an Open Lyre [YLSSPZ^OPJOcedilSPRLHTZPJHS S`YLOHZAuml]L^PYLZVULHJOside and he winds the new canes upward They are very labor intensive especially in the springrdquo For Johnrsquos wife Martha ldquoWinter pruning is a favorite time because it is so [OLYHWL[PJmiddotHJOHUJL[VJ[V[HSS[OH[PZZWLYAringVZHUKsave only that which is truly necessaryrdquo 12 Spies VineyardsAt Rabun Countyrsquos 12 Spies Vineyards Mike Brown usually begins to prune in mid-February ldquodepending on the severity of winter to that pointrdquo although he has started ldquoas late as the second week of Marchrdquo He ldquodouble prunesrdquo based on ldquothe propensity for a late frost at our elevationrdquo Mike has two trellis systemsmdashlyre for reds and VSP for whites He HKKZcedilOLS`YLNP]LZ[OL]PULZIL[[LYHPYAringV^HUKTVYLZUexposure especially in August when we are prone to heavy morning fogrdquo

North Georgiarsquos signature wine event is held in March and features tastings at nearly

20 participating vineyards

Winegrowers Association of Georgia

10th Annual Wine Highway WeekendSaturday March 21 and 28 1100 AM ndash 500 PM

Sunday March 22 and 29 100 PM ndash 500 PM

(wwwgeorgiawinecom)

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 51

52 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

30 + Acres GATED MOUNTAIN TOP ESCAPE RV Padbarn and workshop

799000

RUSTIC 5BR 42BA CRAFTSMAN STYLE MOUNTAIN

HOME With Magnificent Mountain Views $899500

ORCHARD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB LAKE FRONT LIVING 4 SIDED BRICK LAKE MOUNTAIN AND GOLF

COURSE VIEWS $495000

5+ ACRES IN PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY Mountain

Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

ORCHARD COMMUNITY HOME Designed for easy living

Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

SOQUE RIVERFRONT BUNGALOW 3BR 2BA cabin wfireplace basement and loft

399000

INCREDIBLE SOQUE RIVER HOME 4BR 35BA 2 Car Garage

wUnfinished studio above $699500

IN THE ORCHARD GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Year Round

Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

56 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

58 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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62 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

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I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

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But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

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ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

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ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

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The weather is likely a little cool yet but if yoursquore the hardy type or if you are planning ahead for the

spring months there is a truly unique destination tucked away on the eastern slope of Black Rock MountainmdashThe

-V_AumlYL 4ZLT 13 LYP[HNL LU[LY Gathered by high school students over the early decades of producing The Fox-AumlYL4HNHaPUL-V_AumlYLraquoZJVSSLJ[PVUVMlog structures and countless artifacts al-low you to step back in time and visit the earliest communities of our mountain region The museum recreates an Appa-lachian mountain community of homes a chapel a gristmill and other common structures (including the recently-com-WSL[LK )LJR )HYU AumlSSLK^P[O MYUP[YLand tools of the pioneer era There are two ways to enjoy this portrait of the past self-guided tours for casual visi-

FoxfireTouring the

7HZ[([-V_AumlYL

tors and guided tours for school fam-ily community or other groups of six or more

For individuals families and casual visitors self-guided tours of the mu-ZLTILNPUH[[OLNPM[ZOVWAumlYZ[IPSK-PUNVU-V_AumlYL3HUL^OLYLNLZ[ZWH`the $600 admission fee (children 7-10 $300 6 amp under free) and receive a souvenir guide booklet and background VU-V_AumlYLHUK[OLTZLTOLIVVRSL[leads guests to each cabin along the 14-mile mountainside trail (Vehicle access is allowed for guests with mobility or en-durance issues) The guide contains in-formation on the log cabins themselves the way of life for settlers of this region and the tools they used to live and work There are also traditional craftsfolk who demonstrate on the grounds at varying times during the year (call ahead for de-tails) Highlights of the museum facility include the Savannah House (built in the 1820s furnished with a rope bed and other vintage pieces) the chapel (every-one loves to ring the bell) and the Bell Gristmill (a water-powered corn millmdasha favorite photo spot for visitors) The porch of the Carnesville House home [V-V_AumlYLraquoZHYJOP]LVMPU[LY]PL^TH[LYP-als features two audio recordingsmdasha WHZZHNLMYVT[OL]LY`AumlYZ[-V_AumlYLPU[LY-]PL^L]LYJVUKJ[LKSH^VMAumlJLY3[OLYRickman discussing the storied 1932 Clayton Bank robbery and a few min-utes from the countless hours of record-ings of beloved Aunt Arie Carpenter the

VUS`-V_AumlYLJVU[HJ[MLH[YLKPUOLYV^U-V_AumlYLWYVKJLKIVVR

If you can gather a group of six or more people (community or church groups school classes of any grade lev-el home-school groups friends large families etc) guided tours of the mu-seum offer an enlightening educational experience covering almost every as-pect of Southern Appalachiamdashfrom family life to occupations gardening to raising animals and so much more Simple toys and amusements the tastes and smells of sassafras and sweet birch trees the accomplishment of making a piece of rope by handmdashhands-on ac-tive learning is the foundation of the LU[PYL -V_AumlYL WYVNYHT PKLK [VYZusually range from two hours for a bare-minimum overview on up to four hours for an in-depth look at Southern Appala-chia with lots of fun activities Although OPZ[VY`PZ[OL]LULMVY-V_AumlYLraquoZ[VYTH-terial principles of science math lan-guage and other academic disciplines YV[PULS`AumlUK[OLPY^H`PU[V[OL[VY

OL -V_AumlYL 4ZLT PZ QZ[ VMM VMCross Street in Mountain City Georgia take Black Rock Mountain Parkway and about one mile up follow the brown signs The museum is open for self-guid-ed tours MondaymdashSaturday 830 AM to 430 PM (please allow at least a full hour or longer to see everything) For guided tour scheduling and rates call 7067465828 or email JYH[VYMV_AumlYLorg

The Savannah House built in the 1820s is the oldest authentic log structure JVSSLJ[LKI`Z[KLU[ZMVY[OL-V_AumlYL4ZLTOLAumlYZ[Z[VWVU[OLZLSMNPKLK

tour this cabin and its simple authentic furnishings represent the simple I[MSAumlSSPUNSPMLZ[`SLVMLHYS`(WWHSHJOPHUpioneers

-V_AumlYL4ZLTJYH[VY)HYY`Stiles conducts guided tours of the

museum sharing the vanishing heritage of Southern Appalachia

with visitors of all ages Guided tours include access to some normally-closed museum displays like the

woodworking shop (shown here) and the folk art gallery

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

PO Box 519 - 132 E Waters StreetClarkesville GA 30523

7067545940

9lt(47 BILL CAMP7064994702

ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

billbillcampnetwwwbillcampnet VIRTUAL TOURS AVAILABLE

30 + Acres GATED MOUNTAIN TOP ESCAPE RV Padbarn and workshop

799000

RUSTIC 5BR 42BA CRAFTSMAN STYLE MOUNTAIN

HOME With Magnificent Mountain Views $899500

ORCHARD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB LAKE FRONT LIVING 4 SIDED BRICK LAKE MOUNTAIN AND GOLF

COURSE VIEWS $495000

5+ ACRES IN PRIVATE GATED COMMUNITY Mountain

Charm Outdoor Fireplace and Guest Studio $349500

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Sunroom overlooks man made rock waterfall wpond $549900

SOQUE RIVERFRONT BUNGALOW 3BR 2BA cabin wfireplace basement and loft

399000

INCREDIBLE SOQUE RIVER HOME 4BR 35BA 2 Car Garage

wUnfinished studio above $699500

IN THE ORCHARD GOLF COUNTRY CLUB Year Round

Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

56 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

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Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

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As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

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52 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

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Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

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Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

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Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

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As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

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I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

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ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

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A creek full of trout ran through Germany Valley where I grew up Of

TLTVYHISL WSHJLZ 0 AumlZOLKduring my youth it stands at the top but today is a pale ghost of what it was then As I grew up beside it my fascination for this stream that wound between clumps of willows alders and birches interlaced by grapevines with banks cloaked in brush reeds and ferns grew

ever stronger Today my memories of dark cool pools lying under fern-fringed banks are still clear and appealing

6UL WYVKJ[P]L AumlZOPUN OVSL ^HZ JHSSLK [OL cedil[TWHolerdquo because an ancient stump stuck up in the middle of the creek Time after time on a balmy spring day a 12 to 15 inch rainbow would strike and do battle with a bare-foot farm boy with a cane pole and a Prince Albert can of worms 0U[OVZLKH`Z[OPZAumlUL[YV[Z[YLHTYUUPUN[OYVNOVY]HSSL`produced plump trout year after year

Our creek was fed by many small rills that originated in high coves on Big Face Mountain or from lower springs that arose from the roots of the mountain ranges sheltering the valley One side stream led back up a side valley to the weathered frame home of two dear people Great Uncle and Aunt Dock and Lula Justus which nestled against the foot of Elisha (Lish) Mountain Small but delectable brook trout (speckled trout) once thrived in this cold rill They were skittish but could best be sneaked up on during a day of spring showers

Echoes from the HillsldquoA Creek ran Throughrdquo

Bob N Justus

Brook trout also swam in the cold headwaters at the head of the valley from the homes of Virgil Justus and his son Henry up to where timbered slopes enclosed the head of the valley One day on a side stream near its juncture with the creek I discovered an open glade where tall ferns grew USPNO[ IH[OLK [OPZ NSHKL HZ H Z^HYT VM^OP[L I[[LYAringPLZhovered about in the air and lit on a sandy strand framed by the ferns and trees It was a lovely ethereal scene

Twice on occasions far apart in time and place I dreamed of this lovely glade One dream occurred in Korea (19521953) and the other came to me in Vietnam (19651966) Much later on I decided to go look for this glade but it was no more due to the coming of new homes to the valley

Over the northern ridges lay a smaller valley called Little Creek In those days brook trout ndashspeckled trout to us ndash swarmed in it At one time Dickerson and Justus ancestors lived here One spring day a warm drizzling rain fell from lowering clouds I borrowed Papa Jessersquos rubber rain suit and boots dug some worms behind the barn then with cane pole in hand I went over a trail to catch brookies

The dark sky and rain permitted me to get close to the wily trout and I soon had about 7 or 8 a good catch I went by my grandparentsrsquo house to leave the rain gear and Mama Lela said ldquoBob you clean us a couple of trout each and Irsquoll Auml_ZHULHYS`SUJOsup1OLYVSSLK[OL[YV[PUZVTLTLHSHUKfried them on her wood stove Then she warmed two or three pieces of left over bacon and with gravy and biscuits from breakfast we sat down for a feast Having great folks and living in Germany Valley has blessed me until this day

Brown Speckled and Rainbow They Are Waiting On You

YV[AumlZOPUNZLHZVUILNPUZ[OPZTVU[OVU4HYJOth and ends on October 31st to be exact Many trout streams HYL VWLU [V AumlZOPUN `LHYYVUK ( MSS SPZ[ VM Z[YLHTZin Georgia can be found in the Georgia Sport Fishing Guide which you can pick up at Reeves Hardware in Clayton You can also pick up your license there and [OL`JHUJVTWSL[LS`V[Auml[`VMVY[OPZZLHZVU

Anglers can purchase a lifetime license multi-year licenses and new 2-year and 3-day license Hunting amp Fishing Combo Licenses can save money and stacking licenses is also an option Three is also the Sportsmenrsquos 3PJLUZL ^OPJO JV]LYZ OU[PUN HUK AumlZOPUN OLYL HYLother licenses tailored to your needs such as the Georgia 6[KVVY9LJYLH[PVUHS7HZZHUK`VraquoSSAumlUKHSS`VULLKto know about them in the Georgiarsquos Sport Fishing Guide or from the good folks at Reeves

The Georgia Sport Fishing Guide is a publication of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through P[ZUPXLWHY[ULYZOPW^P[O 1-YPMAumlU7ISPZOPUN 33The guide can be downloaded on your computer by visiting ^^ NVAumlZONLVYNPHJVT

)VI1Z[ZOHZZWLU[OPZSPMLPU[OLAumlLSKHUKVU[OLbanks of Americarsquos rivers and streams He shares this HY[PJSLHIV[OPZTLTVYPLZVMAumlZOPUNPU[OL]HSSL`^OLYLhe grew up

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 53

Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

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7067545940

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7064994720

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799000

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COURSE VIEWS $495000

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wUnfinished studio above $699500

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Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

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Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

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Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

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Clarkesville Georgia

A Biddy Full Day - back on stage at HCT by popular demand

The community supported Habersham Community Theater continues to amuse and entertain those in attendance each year The theater which is located

in downtown Clarkesville Drama comedy musicals dinner theatre readersrsquo theatre childrenrsquos productions art exhibits and special events are just part of what takes place there

So taken with these three sisters the community de-mands an encore presentation of the play A Biddy Full Day Mildred Maude and Myrtle Biddy invite theater go-ers on quite an adventure Come and spend some time with the sisters as they deal again with their frustrating day TLL[PUNZJO^VUKLYMSJOHYHJ[LYZHZ[OLAringPY[H[PVZKYN-gist the hardndashnosed IRS Agent and the slippery young banker Director Millie Adcox is also the playwright along with Jim Canon

The show will be presented April 17 ndash 19 amp 23 - 26 2015 and for more information please contact Haber-sham Community Theater 1370 Washington Street in Clarkesville GA 30523 or call 7068391315

54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

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ruthruthcampcomwwwruthcampcom

7064994720

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799000

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399000

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wUnfinished studio above $699500

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Mountain View wfinished Terrace Level 3 Car Garage $525000

Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

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Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

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Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

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As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

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54 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Accompanied by our friend Tony Allen we met with Cosby and Marilyn Chastain at their beauti-

ful property near Lake Burton Cosby and Tony are long-time friends and car enthusiasts and have shared many days building and restoring vehicles

Cosby is a multi-vehicle owner and allowed us a peek inside his ga-rage And what we found was not just a couple of vehicles but Ford Motor Company vehicles made more interest-ing because of their varietyan original restoration a custom-built street rod a classic pony car awaiting restoration even a custom-built drag car It was ob-vious that this is a family with a love for automobiles

WheelsCosby Chastainrsquos 1974 Ford F-100 4WD pickup

No longer an on-the-job truckhellipthese days a classic black show truck

By Larry and Gail Allgood

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 55

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Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

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Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

58 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

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As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

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I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

70 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

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Today we came to see the 1974 Ford F-100 4-wheel drive pickup When Cosby bought it in 1976 it was a one-owner vehicle and was purchased from a gentleman in Cornelia It was Cosbyrsquos work truck driven every day and over time a work truck was transformed into a show truck With the exception of the paint and bodywork Cosby personally restored this vehicle using all original parts with the exception VM[OLTPYYVYAumlUPZOLK^OLLSZ7V^LYLKI`HJ-

bic-inch engine with 410 horsepower and a four-speed transmission it has seen lots of car show action and has brought home many trophies It was our pleasure to photograph this black beauty and spend some time talk-ing cars with Cosby Marilyn and Tony

Cosby is the owner of Chastain Tree Service and Marilyn is employed by the city of Helen Georgia

They have three children and one grandson

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Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

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Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

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As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

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Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

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I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

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ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

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I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

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Page 54: Georgia Mountain Laurel - March 15

56 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Date October 12 2014Location Currahee VineyardsA special letter from the

bride to her guests

I guess you could say Irsquove been around the mountain and back again while planning my wedding Through much prayer and following the peace PUT`OLHY[0AumlUHSS`JOVZLYYHOLLVineyard as our location

First because of the beautiful orchard and in memory of my grandparents Papa George and Nanny Roberts for you see they had their own orchard My grandparents both worked very hard in the orchard and it brought a lot of joy into their lives

Secondly because of the beautiful Currahee Mountain also in memory of my grandparents Papa and Nanny Brown for you see Currahee Mountain is home to the Brown family I have a picture of my Papa Brown and his siblings made in 1942 which reads ldquoChildren of Currahee Mountainrdquo In the photo Papa Brown was 12 years old and he was saluting the paratroopers as they marched by getting ready to run the three miles up Currahee Mountain

Last but certainly not least in honor of our Heavenly Father for behold the beauty thereof

While I know this is unusual I want to have a moment of silence now A moment when guests and family could perhaps hear Papa George whistling while he gathered his peaches for the day or maybe they might hear Nanny Roberts singing as she picked her blueberries or praying those many prayers she prayed for her family I know some of my Brown family could hear Mike Woody saying ldquoCome on Jump in Lucille and letrsquos take a spin up Currahee Mountainrdquo Or maybe someone could hear my Papa Brown calling my mom while H[OLYQVIZH`PUNcedil0JHUraquo[AumlUK3HJL Shersquos gone on that four wheeler again I bet shersquos back up the mountain That game warden is sure to catch her one

of these daysrdquo Maybe my family could hear my precious Papa say rdquoTherersquos a lot of history and memories on that old mountainrdquo Papa was right Currahee Mountain is home to all of us

During that moment of silence I urge our guests to give praise to God for only He can create such beauty and just maybe in this moment we could all hear that still small voice that only He can speak to all of our hearts

Laceyrsquos vow to Michael was

Michael there have been a lot of children raised around Currahee Mountain since 1942 and I am one of them Today I choose to leave my home and become one with you as we make this covenant to one another and to our Heavenly Father From this day forward my home is with you I love you with everything in me and I canrsquot wait to be your wife

The Wedding of Mike and Lacey (Roberts) Koppin

58 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 61

62 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 63

64 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 65

Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

70 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Page 55: Georgia Mountain Laurel - March 15

58 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Rabun County resident Seth Pitts has just celebrated his AumlYZ[`LHYZLSSPUNJHYZHUK[YJRZH[+]HSS([VTV[P]LPUSH`[VUHUKOLOHZ ZHPK cedil0OH]LKLAumlUP[LS` MVUK

my careerrdquo

Seth was voted friendliest in his graduating class at Rabun County High School After beginning his job at Duvall Automotive he realized that he had found his niche Seth has put over 100 people in their dream vehicles and being genuine and easy to talk with has certainly helped him do that

This is what Seth had to say about the company ldquoI am so glad to be working for such a great and unique business ndash family owned since 1956 and one of few dealerships in America with 6 brands under one roof I sell Ford Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Jeep and Ram This makes Duvall a one stop for new and used vehicles and the only dealership around that doesnrsquot charge any dealer or documentation fees I am proud of thatrdquoSeth Pitts also told us ldquoI never thought that fun and work could be used in the same sentence but after getting to know some of the employees here who have worked 10 20 and even 30 years it is clear there is something very special about Duvall Automotiverdquo

Award Winning Dealership and Salesman Make a Winning Combination

Call today to talk with Seth or stop in for a test drive you know you want to Seth can be reached by calling

7062122918 or 8283711083 Visit the dealership located at 809 Highway 441 in Clayton Georgia

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 61

62 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 63

64 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 65

Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

70 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Page 56: Georgia Mountain Laurel - March 15

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 59

The Rhapsody in Rabun board has selected the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia as the 2015 recipient of its annual fundraising gala event to be held on the

evening of Monday September 14 of this year at the Civic Center in Clayton This yearrsquos proceeds will fund a special project a teaching kitchen in conjunction with the new satellite branch of the Food Bank of Northeast Georgia located in Athens

0UAumlZJHS`LHY[OL-VVK)HURVM5VY[OLHZ[LVYNPHdistributed nearly twelve million pounds of food To meet the needs of our community the districtrsquos food bankrsquos network PUJSKLZ AumlM[LLU HNLUJPLZ PU 9HIU VU[` JOYJOLZemergency shelters childcare centers food pantries soup kitchens and senior centers The new teaching kitchen initiative of the Athens food bank and satellite branch is a forward-thinking collaborative approach to end hunger in Rabun County Many of our neighbors are hungry Food recipients are suffering because of national and local economic issues a cut in food stamps (WICS) a shortage of local employment opportunities a rise in the cost of food Furthermore some Rabun County School students would not eat during the weekend if not for the implemented Food 2 Kids program (casually known as the ldquobackpackrdquo program) Approximately 150 of our primary and elementary children PKLU[PAumlLKI`[OLPY[LHJOLYZHYLYLJLP]PUNMVVK]PH[OPZLMMVY[Many local churches agencies and individuals are involved in various efforts to address the hunger crises in our county

The new teaching kitchen endeavor to be located in the empty Movie Time facility located next to the BiLo store in the Covered Bridge Shopping Center will be an educational tool to improve the overall well-being of our community The endeavor will include instruction in food preparation preservation and safety as well as the principles of healthy nutritional choices The program will also offer job training in culinary skills and professional development for kitchencafeteria staff as well as caretakers feeding children the elderly and the ill The plan is to utilize local chefs UGA Extension staff and others including the Food Hub now regarded as a model for national food banks and food hubs Also the program will provide vegetable starts and hands-on teachinglearning sessions including information on planting and growing A concerted effort will target low-income families referred by Head Start Community Partnership and other entities working with the needy in Rabun County

Funds raised by the Rhapsody event will purchase equipment necessary to create the kitchen stoves ovens range hoods coolers and freezers utensils stools tables and chairs as well as printed materials as resources for participants Monies will also provide participants with reusable EarthBox Organic Ready-to-Grow Kits local farmers and growers will aid class participants in the correct ZLVM[OLRP[ZOLVSKHKHNLPZ[YLcedilP]LHTHUHAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYHKH`[LHJOHTHU[VAumlZOHUKOLraquoSSLH[MVYa lifetimerdquo

Thatrsquos the plan We need the help of all members of our community (thatrsquos YOU) in achieving this dream of ending the hunger of our neighbors Many of us are so blessed with the means to make a difference Tickets will be available soon Furthermore your friends organization company or corporation could have a decided impact on the funds raised for this endeavor by purchasing a table for that nightrsquos gala Please join us in making a difference

Food Bank of Northeast Georgia chosen as the 2015 Rhapsody Recipient

L to R Karen Nasworthy - Rhapsody 2015 Co-chair Rocky Ford - Rhapsody President Angie Cheek - Rhapsody 2015 Chair

60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 61

62 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 63

64 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 65

Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

70 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

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60 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

As I write this Win-ter Storm Octavia is going on outside

with freezing rain tonight and the threat of ice in the morning We have not had our usual real winter snowice yet so I guess this is part of the one or two we usually get up here in January or February each year BUT I know that soon we will again be blessed with the good weather we all love that spring is around the corner summer not far behind the beautiful fall weather we have - and all the promises that these seasons bring So this column is written with that hopeful outlook in mind

We have talked many times that our degree of health and wellness is improved by regular activity In this beautiful area in which we are blessed to live we have many opportunities to get out and about See other Laurel articles by my friends Peter McIntosh and Mark Holloway ndash who always give us good advice about things they have done that we can do too and hopefully in a prepared and safe manner so that we may fully enjoy them but be ready to take care of any mishaps that may unfortunately occur

With this in mind I was recently asked to comment on ^OH[TPNO[THRLW[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHNVVKAumlYZ[HPKRP[[VOH]Lat the lake to take on a hike or to a camp site It is also a good idea to have such a thing around the house for those little ac-cidents and such that happen while working on the house in

the yard or in the garage or work-shop Although there are many

commerc ia l l y available kits of this type it would not be hard at all to make up one

with a few basic supplies and some

equipment easily ob-tainable around town

(such as one of our AumlUL WOHYTHJPLZ

and our home-town hardware store)

I would start out with a small

durable box such as a

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

Stephen Jarrard MD FACS

continued

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 61

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small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 63

64 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 65

Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

70 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

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wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 61

62 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 63

64 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 65

Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

70 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Page 59: Georgia Mountain Laurel - March 15

62 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

small tool box or tackle box You may even want to get a brightly colored box so that it is visible and mark it well For hiking some type of du-rable ldquopackrdquo would be better so that it could be more mobile You will want everyone in the fam-ily to know the location and be able to get it eas-PS`^OLUULLKLKVYZWWSPLZZOVSKAuml[PUOLYLand it will keep them organized hopefully dry and most importantly ndash all together in one place LYLPZT`YLJPWLMVY[OLJVU[LU[ZVMHIHZPJAumlYZ[aid kit You may add to it as needed or as your personal experiences dictate

For cleaning and bandagesAlcohol wipesSmall bottle of normal saline or sterile water (250 mL)Small bottle 3 hydrogen peroxide or Betadine (antiseptic)Small pack of ldquowet onesrdquoBand Aids (various sizes)Roll of gauzeGauze pads (4rdquox4rdquo 2rdquox2rdquo)Medical tape

Basic MedsBenadryl (both liquid and some topical cream)Ranitidine 150 mg (OTC ldquoZantacrdquo)IbuprofenTylenol1 Hydrocortisone creamSilvadene creamointment (good for burns)BacitracinNeosporin type ointmentCalamine lotion

EquipmentSmall tool or tackle box or mobile packTHSSWHPYcedilULLKSLUVZLsup1WSPLYZNL[[PUNV[AumlZOOVVRZL[JTweezersSmall scissorsCravate or cloth rag (for sling or pressure dressing)Epi Pen (for anyone around with severe allergies)Coban wrap Ace Wrap

Remember the best way to stop bleeding is direct pressure with some gauze or dressing ndash if this does not work the wound is deep or the bleeding is brisk apply pressure and take the person to an Emergency Room Likewise if the bleeding from an injury to an arm or leg is heavy and pulsatile apply some type of tourni-quet between the injury and the heart and head straight to an ER For simple cuts and scrapes ndash stop bleeding and clean the area well before applying a clean dressing If the wound is more serious or might need to be closed with sutures go see a provider as soon as possible A teta-

nus shot may also be needed if out of date

In the case of a serious allergic reaction be it bee stings or contact with an environmental substance or medicine causing hives lip swell-ing swelling (ldquoedemarsquo) around the eyes ndash give some OTC Benadryl (25 mg) one of the Ranitidine (150 mg) Tylenol or Ibuprofen and apply some hydrocortisone cream to the area if there is time If the person is known to have a serious allergy to what has happened administer the Epi Pen as needed These early steps may halt or limit the reaction but do them ON YOUR WAY to the ER Urgent Care VY`VYKVJ[VYraquoZVMAumlJLparaHUKILZYLand tell them about any treatments you performed before you arrived

WYHPUZ HUK Z[YHPUZ ^PSS ILULAuml[from some ice to limit swelling and TylenolIbuprofen for pain control HUKHZHUHU[PPUAringHTTH[VY 0MVUHjoint such as the ankle or an elbow the Ace wrap compression will also supply some stability and relief Re-

fresh yourself on the Heimlich maneuver in the case of a choking situation Get behind the person and wrap your arms around placing your doubled hands just under the breast bone and squeeze ap-ply pressure in and up to force air out of the chest and hopefully dislodge the item from the windpipe While these basic tips are not all inclusive and OVWLMSS` UV[ ULLKLK ZVTLIHZPJ AumlYZ[aid knowledge and a well supplied ldquokitrdquo will help you in case you need them

We really do enjoy hearing from you with any questions concerns or ideas for future columns andor health and wellness related issues for the Geor-gia Mountain Laurel Please send an email to rabundoctorgmailcom or call us at 7067823572 and we will be sure to consider your input This and previous articles can be now be found on the web at wwwrabundoctorcom in an archived format If you use Twitter then follow us for health tips and well-ness advice rabundoctor Until next month live healthy and be well

Live Healthy and Be WellldquoGet Prepared to Get Outrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 63

64 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 65

Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

70 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Page 60: Georgia Mountain Laurel - March 15

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 63

64 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 65

Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

70 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Page 61: Georgia Mountain Laurel - March 15

64 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 65

Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

70 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Page 62: Georgia Mountain Laurel - March 15

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 65

Health and Wellness

Get Prepared

to Get Out

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

70 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Page 63: Georgia Mountain Laurel - March 15

66 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I donrsquot think my mom actually lost her mind Itrsquos more like she faded away

Our minds are much like any other body part which can grow tired and retire after years of faithful service

Thatrsquos what happened to Sylvia Holloway who arrived on November 21 1934 She lived a full and amazing life JHSSPUNTHU`WSHJLZOVTLVU[OLNSVILHZHUVMAumlJLYraquoZ^PMLand later touring the far reaches as a travel agent Mom and dad lived to venture and em-braced adventure even as ski in-structors in their 60s

On Thanksgiving Day 2006 KHK SVZ[ OPZ KPMAumlJS[ IH[[SL ^P[OAgent Orange His body failed him while his mind was sharp even as he pronounced a bless-ing on every single family mem-ber while returning thanks at my brotherrsquos festive table An hour later he was gone

After a brief season of adjust-ment mom decided to leave Flor-ida and join us as new arrivals to these hope-giving mountains

We built a place for her next to us and mom reloaded and re-launched her life

OLZVJPHSI[[LYAring`^HZYLHK` [VAring`HNHPU

Her renewed and joyous heart was glad to be back in the mountains

Lovinrsquo the JourneyA Time to Heal

by Mark Holloway

Mom and dad had enjoyed vibrant mountain living for years in the shadow of Sugar Mountain North Carolina and the Blue Ridge Parkway became a member of the family

Mom plunged into life becoming ac-tive in her Clayton Baptist Sunday school class enjoying out-ings with the Second Milers and even hiking with us to the top of Black Rock and descending to Stonewall Creek and back

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

70 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Page 64: Georgia Mountain Laurel - March 15

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 67

But soon shersquod take some tumbles a few quite serious While my wife Carol as-sisted in recovery we all remained op-timistic

Then an unsettling trend developed

Mom began to withdraw She seemed reluctant to leave her home of-ten sitting alone in the dark We knew a chapter might be closing

Mary Lou Faulkenberry understands the elderly journey She also passion-ately cares for folks in their sunset years The Lord placed Mary Lou in our lives at a strategic time She cautioned us to not wait too long for mom to consider assisted living

We all agreed including mom fu-ture caregivers deserved the opportunity to enjoy her personality in the event it were to ever fade Mary Lou says some folks wait until their parent is absent mentally before making the transition depriving caregivers the chance to know the real person Her counsel proved in-valuable

Her dementia diagnosis actually came after she moved to a local as-sisted living home Momrsquos decline came in chunks Shersquod level off and seem to hold steady mentally and physically for a while

Mom became severely ill going septic one morning We rushed her to the local hospital where she spent seven weeks We were told she was a wilting

explained the clear difference between Alzheimerrsquos and dementia

Mom didnrsquot have Alzheimerrsquos which Steve explained is just one cause of many which can bring on dementia

Irsquom thankful for Mary Lou and Steve

Irsquom also thankful for my wife Carol who loved my mom like a daughter for 34 years

We are wired it seems for the good TLTVYPLZ[VV]LY[HRL[OLKPMAumlJS[VULZThe vibrant life mom lived seems to now mute the struggles of her demen-tia

In my world the glass is usually three-quarters full I always hope to walk on the sunny side of life

And maybe telling you about my mom will help you as itrsquos helped me

See you on the trail

(Irsquod like you to meet my new friend SPaHIL[OOHWTHUH[[OLPNLYSPUPJ

She thought itrsquod be healing for me to tell you about my mom

She was right)

AringV^LY^OV^VSKWLYRW[OLUMHKLHM-ter watering The family was called in

But Sylvia Hillman Holloway wasnrsquot through living She emerged from this latest assault and recovered at Lanier Village Estates in Gainesville Georgia Mom would live out her days at this amazing place And yes there was still enough left of momrsquos elegance and charm to wow the workers One nurse Frank became such a tender con-nection for mom I even asked him to speak at her memorial service

Her dementia caused her to lose interest in eating a sad irony for a gour-met cook

Irsquod began to ask her if she was ready to meet Jesus Shersquod smile and say ldquoYes but not yet sillyrdquo

That would change

Two days before she died I asked her again She whispered ldquoYesrdquo

On October 20 2013 a large group of us gathered around her singing and worshiping over her Two days earlier she was able to tell me she loved me And now she was breathing her last [HRPUNPUOLYAumlUHSTVTLU[[OPZZPKLVMOLH]LU(ZPKLAumlSSLK^P[OHIUKHU[SPMLa long marriage three children many grandchildren memories and stories of-ten shared and relived

I sat down with my doctor Ste-phen Jarrard the other day to talk about momrsquos passing dementia and life He

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

70 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Page 65: Georgia Mountain Laurel - March 15

68 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

ldquoYoursquore just trouble begging to happenrdquo Dil hissed and immediately jerked forward thanks to a poke in his back ldquoWhy do I listenhelliprdquo

cedil[PAringL P[IV`Z+VUraquo[ [HSR ordm[PS`VraquoYL [VSK [V [HSRsup1OLguff and menacing voice of a man behind them shoved further comment into a far corner of the raccoonrsquos mind

ldquoItrsquos not myhelliprdquo Rabun Racky started to say but when a heavy hand punched a hole in his back he fell strangely ZPSLU[OL`^LYLKLAumlUP[LS`PUHWPJRSLPU([SHU[HMHYMYVTthe safety of Rabun County But he too remained silent and uncertain

Their day had started when the two boys left North-east Georgia before daylight riding in a big yellow school

Tales of Racky amp Dil9UUPUNMVY6MAumlJLHUL[VPUYVISL

By John Shivers Illustration by Terry Sells

bus to the state capitol to see the legislature in session It promised to be a trip to remember and as he and Dil were marched throughout the catacombs of the massive building Racky was certain he would never be able to forget what was fast becoming frightening

ldquoYou boys have any idea how much trouble yoursquore inrdquo

Their interrogator was the uniformed Georgia State Pa-trolman who had snatched them from the visitorrsquos gallery overlooking the House of Representatives

ldquoBut we were onlyhelliprdquo

The patrolman shook Rackyrsquos shoulder ldquoI told you not to talkrdquo

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

70 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Page 66: Georgia Mountain Laurel - March 15

wwwgmlaurelcom March 2015 69

ldquoBut you askhelliprdquo Racky protested

ldquoYou do as yoursquore toldrdquo

I thought I was Racky told himself but quietly this time He glanced sideways at Dil who was stalking be-side him just inches away His brotherrsquos entire body was seething with fury and Racky suddenly felt totally alone abandoned with no one in his corner

The ride down had been fun if a little long and tiring But once they spotted the gold-domed capitol building excitement overtook any thoughts of exhaustion The class had soon unloaded and made their way through security into the hall of the halls of Georgia government The air fairly crackled with excitement and intrigue

ldquoI could be a politicianrdquo Racky whispered to Dil at one point ldquoAnybody could do this jobrdquo

ldquoIt is neatrdquo Dil agreed ldquoBut you Uh-uhrdquo

ldquoYeah merdquo

Shortly afterward they deliberately dropped back from their class when they stumbled upon a stash of homemade signs that had been discarded by one of the many special-interest groups inside the capitol ldquoLookrdquo Racky exclaimed as he grabbed two of the signs ldquoJust ^OH[0ULLK[VYUMVYVMAumlJLsup13VVRPUNHIV[OLZWV[[LKa large marker on an unoccupied desk and quickly let-tered the two signs to read ldquoVote for Rackyrdquo He returned the marker and the two boys ran to catch up with their classmates

ldquoDonrsquot wanna get in troublerdquo Dil pointed out

The boys were in the visitorsrsquo gallery parading back and forth with Rackyrsquos signs held high when they were suddenly confronted by two blue-uniformed state patrol-men It was quickly obvious these two men didnrsquot sup-port Rackyrsquos grassroots political campaign One of the of-AumlJLYZXPJRS`WYVWLSSLK[OL[^VYHJJVVUZV[VM[OLVZLChamber

gtOLU[OL`AumlUHSS`HYYP]LKH[[OLZLJYP[`VMAumlJLPU[OLIHZLTLU[[OLPYZPNUZ^LYLJVUAumlZJH[LKHUK[OL`^LYLVY-KLYLK [V ZP[ XPL[S (U VMAumlJLY [HSRLK^P[O [OLPY [LHJOLYand then placed a call to the boysrsquo parents in Rabun Gap Georgia

ldquoYour folks are coming down to bail you outrdquo the of-AumlJLY[VSK[OLTHZOLW[KV^U[OLWOVULcedilVIV`ZQZ[ZP[[OLYLHUKJVVS`VYOLLSZordm[PS[OL`NL[OLYLsup1

Racky looked at Dil and the expression of fear he saw on his brotherrsquos face caused his stomach to make a sicken-ing lurch ldquoI donrsquot guess our folks are going to understand that I just wanted to be a politicianrdquo

ldquoDuh do you thinkrdquo Dil asked and turned his body away from his brother his disgust clearly evident

Even Dil wonrsquot vote for me Racky thought sadly and suddenly the gold dome had become very tarnished He was washed up in politics before he even got started

70 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Page 67: Georgia Mountain Laurel - March 15

70 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

I promised myself that once our YLJLU[ OVZL YLUV]H[PVU ^HZ AumlU-ished my old black everyday loaf-

ers wouldnrsquot move with us I told Eliz-abeth our son-in-law as well as our daughter My best friend Dale heard this vow more than once Wersquove been TV]LK Auml]L TVU[OZ UV HUK NLZZwhat

I lied

I made a promise to sev-eral people and I didnrsquot keep that promise My word simply wasnrsquot my bond on this deal

It was my KHNO[LY ^OV AumlYZ[blew my cover and exposed my sordid little deception ldquoIf yoursquore so broke you canrsquot afford a new pair of shoes Daddy Irsquoll buy you a pairrdquo she said after she spot-ted the shoes still hanging around But she didnrsquot understand couldnrsquot pos-sibly understand just how deeply the matter runs Call it sole deep It wasnrsquot money that kept me in the run-down footwear it was a connection from way back But time as time does has altered the both of us

It was fall 2001 when this pair VMKLAumlUP[LS`UVU0[HSPHU SVHMLYZHUK 0AumlYZ[TL[ 0 HJ[HSS` IVNO[ H WHPY VM[HUZLKLZOVLZAumlYZ[I[^OPSL0^HZat the store an identical pair of black shoes also found themselves out for a test drive In the end I put the black pair back and walked out in the new tan pair But I was so happy with my selection a couple of weeks later I went back to get the black pair

For whatever reason the tan pair IVNO[ [OL MHYT AumlYZ[ HUK [OL ISHJR

Turned FunnyLying is Much Easier Than Turning Loose

By John Shivers

pair suddenly became only children I wore them almost every day to the ex-clusion of everything else in my closet determined not to allow them out of my sight When they were on my feet I knew where they were which was both a solution and the problem

Fast forward thirteen years ndash they just

donrsquot make things to last these days ndash and those shoes that were once so bright shapely and proud are somewhat down in the TV[O +LAumlUP[LS` [OLYL HYL WYVISLTZwith their soles

0 AumlYZ[ ILNHU UV[PJL [OLPY KLJYLWP[condition almost two years ago With LTV[PVUZVM NPS[ HUKJVUAringPJ[ 0 YL]PZ-ited the store where Irsquod found them but styles had changed Nothing compared could replace my favorite footwear I was somewhat relieved Since then Irsquove set several deadlines by which I vowed to give those shoes a decent burial even if no replacements were immedi-ately in the wings

I lied

Not only are those shoes still very much a part of my closet population but I still wear them at least a few

minutes almost every day Itrsquos like theyrsquove got their claws in my

feet and wonrsquot let go Theyrsquore perfect to wear while walk-ing Callum when Irsquom dig-ging in the disaster that is

the garage and everywhere that I donrsquot want to wear good

shoes

But there is a trade-off No longer are these boys even suitable for formal grocery buying functions For that mat-

ter I doubt they would L]LUIYPUN[^VIP[ZH[HAringLH

market used shoe stall The right shoe shows enough day-

light where the crepe sole joins the shoe to be blinding ndash and extremely wet when it rains ndash and both shoes are grossly misshapen The left shoe still sports traces of the copper paint overspray that assaulted it several years back and there are various other stains and blemishes Just call them age spots

Something tells me even if I JVSKAumlUKH YLWSHJLTLU[WHPY [OL`would just sit in the closet stiff from little use and totally unforgiving of feet that conform to their predeces-sor These old shoes have seen me through many adventures and mis-adventures Oh the dirt they my spill if I dumped them unceremoni-ously It really is hard to turn loose because those shoes wouldnrsquot lie

^^ NTSHYLSJVT4HYJO

$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Page 68: Georgia Mountain Laurel - March 15

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$3DUWLQJ6KRW

OL4HUKVSPU[HYI`LYY`)HYULZ7OV[VNYHWO`

72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Page 69: Georgia Mountain Laurel - March 15

72 March 2015 wwwgmlaurelcom

Page 70: Georgia Mountain Laurel - March 15