White County News
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014
Page 11B
Advocate
Vol. 17, Issue 9 White County, GA • Gateway to the Mountains
October 2014
Agri-Fest and Pottery Comes to Town event
in downtown Cleveland this Saturday, Sept. 27
You know fall is in the
air, and what better way
to kick off the season than
with a festival? The 7th
Annual White County
Agri-Fest/Country Market
and the 4th Annual Pottery
Comes to Town event will
be held this Saturday, Sept.
27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in
downtown Cleveland.
Some of the activities
planned include agriculturerelated vendor booths,
alpacas, goats, cows and
other favorite farm animals.
Pick up some fresh produce.
Bring your children to enjoy
rides, face painting, crazy
hair, and more.
More than 25 wellknown area potters will be
on hand with their unique
artful creations. The “Pottery Comes to Town” show
will take place in the paved
parking lot of the White
County Courthouse. The
Historical Society is the
sponsor for this portion of
the day’s activities. Contact
the White County Historical
Society at 706-865-3225
for more information on the
pottery show.
The Agri-Fest/Country
Market is sponsored by
United Community Bank.
Contact the White County
Chamber of Commerce for
more information at 706865-5356.
Guns to be Raffled
at Agri-Fest
Don’t miss the chance
to win one of three guns
to be raffled off during the
Agri-Fest on Sept. 27, at
Freedom Park. This is a new
fundraiser for the chamber
and a great opportunity for
someone to win some valuable prizes.
Sautee Guns is the presenting sponsor of the fall
raffle just in time for deer
season. The firearms that
will be raffled will include:
a Ruger RUG AMER-SR
Rifle 308 B with Scope;
a FNS-40 Handgun; and
a Model FN P-12 Gauge
Pump Shotgun.
Huntsmen and huntswomen alike will not want
to miss this opportunity to
win. Tickets are only $10
each and may be purchased
from any of the Chamber’s
directors or ambassadors.
You may also purchase
tickets at the Chamber office, Mon-Fri. 8 a.m. to 4:30
p.m.
Any remaining tickets
will be sold at the Chamber’s booth during Agri-Fest
at Freedom Park. Buy many
and buy often for your
best chances to win. The
drawing will take place at
approximately 3 p.m. at the
conclusion of the festival
at Freedom Park. You must
be at least 21 years old to
purchase tickets.
Winners will receive
their prize by going directly
to Sautee Guns on Helen
Highway. Choice of gun
is based on order of name
drawn.
Winners of the raffle will
receive a complimentary
gun safety class, presented
by NRA certified instructor,
Carl Dann of Smoky Mountain Traders.
The Front Porch Gliders performed last year and will once again be one of the featured
musical groups performing at this year’s Agri-Fest on Sept. 27.
Musical Line-Up for Agri-Fest 2014
• 9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. - The Front Porch Gliders
• 10:30 a.m.-11:30 p.m. - Evergreen
• 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. - The Front Porch Gliders
• 12:30 p.m.-1:30 p.m. - Mike Perdue
• 1:30 p.m.-2 p.m. – The Wealthy Guardian Band
• 2 p.m.-2:30 p.m. - Mike Perdue
Announcing our new daily social media spotlight
The White County Chamber of
Commerce will feature approximately two members a day on the
chamber Facebook page and listed
on the weekly Chambergram. The
goal is to have each member fea-
tured during the year. We encourage
you to Shop & Support the White
County Chamber of Commerce
Members. (Members will be randomly drawn each week)
Clergy Appreciation & Prayer Breakfast Thursday, Oct. 9
The 16th annual Clergy Appreciation and Prayer Breakfast will
be held Thursday, Oct. 9, at the
Truett-McConnell College dining
hall.
Advance tickets are $10, or $12
at the door. All church leaders/
pastors are invited to be our guests
but must R.S.V.P. to attend by
calling 706-865-5356.
This is a special day that the
Chamber has set aside to recognize the spiritual leaders of our
community. Attendees will be
treated to special entertainment by
Mike Perdue. Bishop D. Michael
Franklin, pastor of The Torch in
Habersham County, will be the
keynote speaker.
The public is encouraged to attend and to invite others to join us
for this special day of recognition.
To ensure that your pastor/
spiritual leader is on our invita-
tion list, call the Chamber office at
706-865-5356. If you are calling
after hours, please leave the name
of the leader, church name, phone
number and mailing address.
We would like to thank the
following business sponsors that
are helping to make this a special
occasion through their sponsorship of the event.
Platinum Sponsors
Cleveland Furniture Factory
Outlet
Deb’s Dollar & Discount
Jason Hogan Designs
LifeSprings Media
Oliver & Weidner, LLC
Ron Cantrell Construction
United Community Bank
Truett-McConnell College
Chartwells
Gold Sponsors
Black Bear Lodge
Chamber welcomes
new employees
Mountain Valley Community
Bank
Cleveland DQ Grill & Chill
Silver Sponsors
Adams Foods IGA
Barrett Funeral Home
Brenda S. Helton Accounting &
Tax Service
Chastain Agency
Cleveland Family Dental Center
Cleveland Florist
Creekside Deli
Habersham EMC
Sheriff Neal Walden
South State Bank
White County Farmers Exchange
White County Commissioners
Bishop D. Michael
Franklin, pastor of The
Torch in Habersham, is
keynote speaker
Bishop Franklin earned a B.S.,
M.Ed., and M. Div. while
attending the University of
South Alabama, the Church
of God School of Theology,
and Lee University.
For more than 36 years he
has been working in pastoral
ministry, and now serves as
lead pastor of The Torch in
Demorest, where he has led
for over 13 years. Known
for exemplary leadership, effective communication, and
innovation of new ideas, he
brings enthusiasm and inspiration to the lives of many. Bishop D. Michael Franklin will be
He is the author of two
the keynote speaker during this year’s
books Disciplines and God
Clergy Appreciation Breakfast on
Understands. Among his
Thursday, Oct. 9.
greatest blessings in life are
Connie, his wife of 32 years,
and three children; David, Daniel
and Reneé.
Congratulations for being a
Chamber Business of the Month
Congratulations for being a
Chamber Business of the Month
Tracy Pato
We have a new face at the chamber, Tracy Pato. Tracy is the chamber’s new Administrative Assistant.
Tracy is no stranger to the chamber as she has been a Chamber
Member and served as an Ambassador for the past year. Tracy has
lived in White County for almost
20 years and comes to the chamber with a wealth of business and
administrative experience. Tracy
is married to Rufino Pato and has
a 12-year-old daughter, Hailey.
Tracy said she is so excited for this
opportunity to be more involved
in the community through working at the chamber.
Back, from left, are Justin Sutton, Carl Dann, Blake Boggs and
Donna Clark. Front row are Chamber president Cindy Bailey and
Jason Hogan
Trae Jackson
The Chamber welcomes new
intern from Truett-McConnell College. Trae Jackson is a sophomore
at Truett-McConnell College and
is majoring in business marketing.
He is from Jacksonville, Florida,
and plays on the men’s basketball
team at Truett. Trae will be helping the chamber with media and
social networking along with website updating. “We are so excited
to have Trae as our intern. This will
be a great learning experience for
Trae and a tremendous help for the
chamber,” said Chamber president
Cindy Bailey.
Back, from left, are Justin Sutton, Jason Hogan, Blake Boggs and
Donna Clark. Front row are Chamber president Cindy Bailey, Trish
Levesque, owners Chris and Freda Elliot and Susan Hage.
257 S. Main St. Cleveland
706-348-1297
678-858-0144
JasonHoganDesigns.com
White County News
Page 12B
Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014
Bernie’s Restaurant at Nacoochee Valley Guest Chamber Membership
Total 484
House is celebrating their 25-year anniversary
Restaurant hosting Business After Hours Oct. 16
Bernie’s Nacoochee Valley Guest
house, built in 1920, has three charming rooms and is home to Bernie’s
Restaurant, which has been serving the
“Heart of Sautee” since 1989. With
a magnificent setting, delicious fresh
food and a warm, friendly atmosphere,
Bernie’s can accommodate groups up
to 55 for seated lunch or dinner. The
tables are set with linens, sterling
silver and fresh flowers to enhance the
dining experience.
Centrally located on Ga. 17 (a
short 5-mile drive from Helen), Bernie’s is operated by a mother/daughter
team. Owner/operator Bernie Yates has
accumulated 40 years of her hospitality “know how” that she brings to the
business that carries her name. Monda, a graduate of the Culinary Institute
of America in Hyde Park, New York,
and 25-year veteran of the restaurant
Bernie’s Restaurant at Nacoochee Valley Guest House will be the host of the
industry, strives to maintain the stanOctober Business After Hours networking event. From left, are Monda Dodge
dards of excellence that go hand-inand Bernie Yates.
hand with her mother’s vision. Together, as a team, they consider
rant at Nacoochee Valley Guest House.
for the past 25 years,” said Bernie.
it their mission to take care of every
Invitations will be mailed for this great
Chamber Members are encouraged
detail so that diners and guests can
networking opportunity for members.
to attend the Business After Hours on
enjoy their time at Bernie’s.
Call Bernie’s at (706) 878-3830 for
Oct. 16., to help Bernie celebrate her
“I would like to thank the commumore information.
25th anniversary for Bernie’s Restaunity for their loyal support and backing
2nd Annual Unicoi Wine Festival next month
Plans are in the works for the 2nd
annual Unicoi Wine Festival. The
festival will feature wine tastings,
gourmet food, live music and local art
from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m Saturday, Nov.
1, at the Historic Hardman Farm on
Ga. 17 across from the Indian Mound.
The picturesque historic Hardman
Farm will come alive for the day,
promising fantastic live entertainment,
local artists, and gourmet selections
from local restaurants, and, of course,
incredible wines produced within
the county. There is a $30 charge for
admission.
Parking is free and will include
shuttle service.
We would like to thank the sponsors who are helping to make this a
great event: Atlanta Magazine, White
County Board of Commissioners,
Adams Foods IGA, United Community Bank, Sautee Nacoochee Center,
Advanced Pools & Spas, Episcopal
Church of the Resurrection, Springer
Mountain Farms, Blue Ridge Cabin
Rentals, CeNita Winery, Mountain
Valley Community Bank, Chase Sanitation, VIP Southern Tours, Clayton
Welcome New Members
Modern Woodmen of America
Mountain Weddings by Lou
Cherokee Rose Flowers & Gifts LLC
Grand Openings and
Ribbon Cuttings
Chastain Agency, Inc.
Thursday, Oct. 2, at 11:30 a.m.
783 S. Main St., Suite 10, Cleveland
Call (706) 200-1130 for more information
Notices
If your company has an interesting story you would like
to share or an upcoming event you would like everyone
to know about, please e-mail your information to vicky@
whitecountychamber.org. Publication of information is at
the sole discretion of the Chamber. You must be a member
of the White County Chamber of Commerce to have your
information publicized in the Chamber newsletter.
Chamber Ambassadors
receive recognition
The Chamber Ambassadors play a vital role in the success of many chamber activities. This group of devoted
liaisons were recognized and given kudos during an appreciation dinner held in their honor. The dinner was held
at The Grill at Mossy Creek Golf Course. Those recognized
during the dinner include: ambassador committee chairperson, Margo Allison, United Community Bank; Russ Keen,
Keen Business Forms & Systems; Ann Green, NetSpace
Ads.com Inc.; Frank Edwards, Chattahoochee Baptist
Church; LaMerle Edwards, F & L Nutrition; Bob Duggan,
VIP Realty; Brenda Helton, Brenda Helton Accounting and
Tax Service; Judi & Paul Nemeth; and Patricia Fulmer, The
Patriot Newspaper. Thank you again for your service to the
White County Chamber of Commerce and its membership.
Seeking homes for bi-annual
Tour of Homes on Dec. 6
Printing and South State Bank.
For more information, contact the
White County Chamber of Commerce
at 706-865-5356 or visit the Facebook
group at www.facebook.com/unicoiwinefestival.
Volunteers, food and artisan
vendors wanted for wine
festival
The second annual Wine Festival
will be held on Nov. 1, at the Hard-
man Farm in Sautee. The Chamber is
currently accepting applications for
artisan and food vendors. This will
be a juried show and pictures must
accompany applications for consideration. Only handmade items and fine
art vendors will be considered.
Volunteers are also needed. If you
are interested in becoming a volunteer
for the Unicoi Wine Festival, contact
the chamber office at 706-865-5356.
Executive Board
122 N. Main St.
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-5356
www.whitecountychamber.org
Tim Hunt, Chair
Russ Spangler, Chair-Elect
Donna Clark, Treasurer
Karen Ball, Secretary
Dr. Stacy Hall, Past Chair
Plans are in the works
for the much-anticipated
Christmas in the Mountains
Festival and Lighted Parade.
The event will take place
in downtown Cleveland on
Saturday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m.
The White County
Chamber of Commerce is
the organizer of this annual
event. All businesses, nonprofits, churches and other
groups are encouraged to
participate. The applica-
Judy Barber
Josh Barrett
Blake Boggs
Billy Chism
Carl Dann
Steve DuBois
Jim Matthews
Joely Mixon
tion fee is only $10, which
goes towards purchasing
trophies and advertising for
the event.
For an application to
participate in the parade
or for more information,
contact the White County
Chamber of Commerce at
706-865-5356 or stop by
and pick up an application
at the chamber office.
Chamber Staff
Tom O’Bryant
Bill Owen
Steve Patton
President Cindy Bailey
Manager of Community Development
Vicky Frankum
Membership Coordinator Stacy Gable
Administrative Assistant Tracy Pato
Mountain Education
Charter High School
Over 85 Vendors
Ag-related vendors
Kids activities • Food vendors
Pumpkins • Homemade items
Plants & Produce
Alpacas, Baby Goats, Cattle & More
Pottery Vendors
Lighted Christmas Parade
applications being accepted
Board of Directors
Saturday, Sept. 27
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Freedom Park
Cleveland, GA
Country Market & Pottery Comes to Town
The Tour of Homes takes place on Dec. 6, showcasing
unusual, historic, or unique quality homes within White
County decorated for the Holidays. The chamber is in the
process of selecting the homes that will be featured on this
year’s tour. If you or someone you know has a home that
would qualify to be considered for the tour, contact Vicky at
the Chamber office, 706-865-5356. The Tour of Homes takes place on Dec. 6 from 10 a.m.-4
p.m., the same day as the Christmas in the Mountains Celebration and Parade.
Below are some varieties we offer:
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Vanilla
Chocolate
Banana Cream Pie
Apple Cinnamon
Gummie’s Surprise
Oreo
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French Toast
S’mores
Birthday
Strawberry
Red Velvet
Lemon and Blueberry
Many more
We will also have Brownies, Key Lime Pies and Strawberry Pies.
Gluten-free cupcakes available on
Saturdays and Sundays or by special order
Monday-Thursday
4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
706-865-0727
www.mymec.org
To enroll, please call or come by.
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706-865-5356
whitecountychamber.org
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