95.1fm signs on as Tour Sponsor

The Wolfcreek Broadcasting Network which includes WACF 95.1fm, The WOLF am 1400,770 and 1340 of Young Harris, Copperhill, TN and Mountain City, Ga. has joined the Lake Nottely Improvement Association, Blairsville's United Community Bank, and the Blairsville Chamber of Commerce as a corporate sponsor for the Tour of Homes.  Home of the GEORGIA BULLDOGS, 95.1 covers North Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Southeast Tennessee.

February 14, 2009 - And the WINNER is....Pat Aube Gray!

The "Celebrate the Lake" Tour of Homes Committee has announced the winner of the logo contest, local artist, Pat Aube Gray. Pat is a well known, award winning artist, writer and business leader. She is the owner and resident artist of the Carriage House Art Center located at 29 Highway 515 in Blairsville.

Tour committee member Lynn Varian says, "We were thrilled with Pat's submission. The colorful and fun watercolor painting has really captured our vision. She has included the lake, a patriotic theme, and lovely homes. We will use it on all of our print and digital advertising to showcase the tour, the sponsors, and Pat's talent."

Mrs. Gray is a self-taught realist who excels in watercolors, oils, pastels, and other media. She is a renowned painter of portraits, figuratives, landscapes, and still life and enjoys plein-aire painting. Her emphasis on light, form, and clarity of concept has made her one of the most sought after teachers in the Southeast. Pat maintains a teaching studio at the art center where she offers an extensive array of classes and workshops.

For more information about Pat and to see more of her work go to www.pat-aube-gray.com, visit her blog, ART MATTERS, or, stop by her retail store at the Carriage House.

February 2009 - Several Union County 501c(3) charities applied to receive funds raised by the "Celebrate the Lake"
Spring Tour of Lake Nottely Homes.

Congratulations to THE WILDERNESS SCOUTS and THE WHISKERS PROJECT who tied for first place. With
their permission, the Board will present 70% of the profits to the two and 30% will be divided among other charities. Included are Union County's S.A.F.E./Enotah Child Advocacy Center, North Georgia SPCA, Friends of the Union County Library, the Humane Society's Mountain Shelter, Hollywoodreamz, and Castaway Critters.

Pam Thomsen, treasurer of the WHISKERS PROJECT, said "We were excited to be chosen and are happy to share with the other organizations. All of us are experiencing a drop in donations so this fundraising event is a Godsend to each group."

"Since 2003, WHISKERS has spayed, neutered and vaccinated over 1000 feral cats. Our mission is is to stop the overpopulation of outdoor kittens whose mortality rate is over 50%. We trap, neuter, return (TNR) and offer financial assistance to needy community members for spay/neuter so you can see how high our cost can be. Thanks to LNIA, United Community Bank and the Chamber for putting this fundraiser together." The Whiskers Project has put together a gift basket worth over $200.00 for the Tour Raffle!

In 1970 Harold Cornwell formed the WILDERNESS SCOUTS to help local children and selected elderly (who have little or no family support). Wilderness Scouts has been called "one of the most unselfish humanitarian organizations ever formed" and has helped large numbers of local children. Mr. Cornwell has asked for help with operating funds. He and some of his 'kids' are busily making blue bird houses to offer as raffle items.

Tickets for the Tour are $25.00 and INCLUDE 5 free raffle tickets.