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Mountain High members don't wait for green leaves to bloom but walk the trails year 'round By Ann B. Doran Western North Carolina proffers world class hiking and other active means of enjoying the great outdoors. Practically all you need to do is step out your own front door. One club for hiking enthusiasts is Mountain High Hikers (MHHs). This hiking club originated from a "Hiking in the Blue Ridge" c... More ...
By David Vowell This time last year I was busy gathering artworks and arranging them in the gallery space, trying out display ideas for the Grand Opening that was held on Valentine's Day. On that day I was gratified to see over 150 visitors attend the opening reception. More ...
"A stylish low-heeled winter boot is more fashionable than a cast and crutches." This winter's fashionable high-heeled boots put women at risk for slips, falls and injuries on ice and snow warns Dr. William Banks, who has offices in Murphy and Sylva, N.C. These popular boots typically feature tal... More ...
By Kathi Osborne (BRASSTOWN, N.C.) After a winter holiday break, Brasstown Concert Association is launching the second half of its 33rd season with concerts in February, March and April at John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, N.C. Most immediately, the concert association will present musicians and vocalists... More ...
Old time string band from Asheville will perform at John C. Campbell Folk School on Friday, February 2 at 7:30 p.m. The "New S o u t h e r n Ramblers" from Asheville will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 2 at the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC. The public is welcome to enjoy... More ...
Educate College-Bound Seniors About Money If you have a senior in high school who will go off to college in the fall, arranging for tuition isn't all you need to do. Your senior needs to know how to handle money. More ... NOW HERE'S A TIP By JoAnn Derson + "Use rubbing alcohol to erase permanent markers from countertops. Rubbing alcohol will dissolve the marker back to a liquid state, so you can wipe it off. Test all surfaces in an inconspicuous area first." - B.D. in Virginia + "To clean prints off of wallpaper, wad up a slice of white bread. Us... More ...
"The Defining Moment: FDR's Hundred Days and the Triumph of Hope" By Jonathan Alter (Simon & Schuster, $29.95) Reviewed by Chris Richcreek Many consider Franklin Delano Roosevelt's ascension to the presidency in March 1933 to be the ideal example of the right man at t... More ...
"Cocktail Cake is an ultra-simple "from scratch" cake made with minimum amount of ingredients. 1 egg or equivalent in egg substitute 1 1/4 cups Splenda Granular, divided 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon table salt More ...
By Diane Verhoeven Dear Diane: I have a wonderful 11-year-old son, "Dicky." Last weekend, Dicky was invited to a sleepover party at the house of one of his friends, "Carl." The party was to be supervised by Carl's family, so I agreed. When I picked up Dicky on Sunday afternoon, he was bubbling over with enthusiasm.... More ...
Winter driving conditions can be dicey. Challenges can range from freezing rain to sleet, ice and snow. Maintaining good visibility is an important part of safe winter driving. Use common sense for winter driving conditions - make sure your windshield wipers are in good working order and that you h... More ...
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Did you know that the average person will move approximately 11 times in his or her lifetime? According to Moving.com, a moving resource, relocation ranks as one of the most stressful events in life. Strange how we're apt to do it so often, then. More ...
"It's those people who never gave up on me and continually challenged me to be and do better that should be receiving this award," said Crystal Davis. Davis was recently awarded The Rising Star Award from the Mountain Lakes Board of Realtors. More ... |
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