A Visit With Wayne and
Sara
Sara
June 12 - 14, 2009
We spent a long weekend with Martha's college classmate, Sara Smith, and her husband, Wayne,
at their home near Hayesville, NC. They took us on a V.I.P. tour of Clay County and the nearby
north Georgia area. Unfortunately, we didn't take our camera to all the places we went, but these
shots will give a fair representation of what we saw. We want to express our sincere thanks for
the kind and generous hospitality shown us by Wayne and Sara during our visit.
at their home near Hayesville, NC. They took us on a V.I.P. tour of Clay County and the nearby
north Georgia area. Unfortunately, we didn't take our camera to all the places we went, but these
shots will give a fair representation of what we saw. We want to express our sincere thanks for
the kind and generous hospitality shown us by Wayne and Sara during our visit.
One of our special
treats was to visit
Brasstown Bald, which
at 4784 feet elevation is
the highest point in
Georgia.
treats was to visit
Brasstown Bald, which
at 4784 feet elevation is
the highest point in
Georgia.
The weather was
beautiful, and there was
just enough breeze to
make the flag fly and keep
the mosquitoes away.
beautiful, and there was
just enough breeze to
make the flag fly and keep
the mosquitoes away.
The views from the
observation tower were
spectacular. Lake
Chatuge can been seen
in the distance near the
center of the picture.
observation tower were
spectacular. Lake
Chatuge can been seen
in the distance near the
center of the picture.
Friends!
Wayne and Terry line
up to be shot.
up to be shot.
Wayne poses with an old
narrow-gauge Climax steam
engine located in the
museum at Brasstown Bald.
These engines were used
extensively in logging
throughout the area.
narrow-gauge Climax steam
engine located in the
museum at Brasstown Bald.
These engines were used
extensively in logging
throughout the area.
We wandered our way
back to Hayesville and
enjoyed a downtown
street festival and
antique car show.
back to Hayesville and
enjoyed a downtown
street festival and
antique car show.
There was something
here for everyone.
here for everyone.
One of Terry's favorites
was this 1931 Ford - all
original!
was this 1931 Ford - all
original!
Martha swooned over
this mint-condition
black '57 Chevy. We
had to have large ice
cream cones to settle
our nerves after this.
this mint-condition
black '57 Chevy. We
had to have large ice
cream cones to settle
our nerves after this.
The picturesque and
truly historic (built 1888)
Clay County Courthouse
sits in the town square.
truly historic (built 1888)
Clay County Courthouse
sits in the town square.
Sara devotes much time to
the Clay County Historical
and Arts Museum. She is
currently president of the
county historical and arts
council. Her hard work
has paid off as they have a
first-class museum. Of
course, we were given a
personally guided tour of
the place.
the Clay County Historical
and Arts Museum. She is
currently president of the
county historical and arts
council. Her hard work
has paid off as they have a
first-class museum. Of
course, we were given a
personally guided tour of
the place.
Sara coordinated the current display
showcasing clothing made from feed sacks.
Many Great Depression era families practiced
recycling long before it became the cool thing
to do.
showcasing clothing made from feed sacks.
Many Great Depression era families practiced
recycling long before it became the cool thing
to do.
Martha poses with an
antique weaving loom.
All the artifacts in the
museum are from Clay
County.
antique weaving loom.
All the artifacts in the
museum are from Clay
County.
This was the Clay County
telephone switchboard
used by James Penland
to place calls. His
company provided
telephone service from
1916 - 1950.
telephone switchboard
used by James Penland
to place calls. His
company provided
telephone service from
1916 - 1950.
Dr. Paul Killian practiced medicine in
Hayesville from 1898 until his death in 1949.
His entire office has been donated to the
museum and set up as a permanent display.
This display offers an outstanding look into
early 20th century rural medicine.
Hayesville from 1898 until his death in 1949.
His entire office has been donated to the
museum and set up as a permanent display.
This display offers an outstanding look into
early 20th century rural medicine.
The museum is located
in the historic county
jail. Much of the jail is
preserved as part of
the museum.
in the historic county
jail. Much of the jail is
preserved as part of
the museum.
Prisoners were
provided all the
comforts of home if
they didn't mind
sacrificing a little
privacy.
provided all the
comforts of home if
they didn't mind
sacrificing a little
privacy.
Evidence of what was likely the only
jail-break still exists. It just goes to show
what a group of guys with nothing to do
and lots of time on their hands are
capable of.
jail-break still exists. It just goes to show
what a group of guys with nothing to do
and lots of time on their hands are
capable of.
| These websites have more and better pictures of the Hayesville area and museum. www.hayesville.org www.clayhistoryarts.org |
| Wayne P. Smith July 30, 2009 |
| We are shocked and saddened to report that our dear friend, Wayne, passed away unexpectedly on July 30, 2009. We had visited with Wayne and Sara only weeks before his untimely death to seek their guidance and advice for our upcoming trip to New England, and the Canadian Maritime provinces. We will miss him terribly, and our thoughts and prayers go out to all his wonderful family. |
Addendum August, 2009