Baubles- bangles- and beads - oh boy!
By Ann B. Doran Sentinel writer
      Some women I know would like to receive that new electric can opener, a pound of chocolates or a canoe or some such for a valentine. However, most women I dare say would not be offended by the lasting gift of beautiful jewelry. Jewelry artist Loye Merwin was a born designer.
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"Just Us" in concert at Folk School
      The John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown will present a free concert by "Just Us" at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 9. The concert will follow a public exhibition of Folk School student crafts from 6:40 to 7:00 p.m. in the Keith House Community Room, where the concert will be held.
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Murphy High students to direct "6X5" at Peacock Playhouse
      Last year's student-directed "4X4" was such a success that the Thespians wanted to do it again - in fact, every Spring Main Stage production from now on could well be student directed!
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COLLECTING
Lemp Beer
By Larry Cox
      Q: Several weeks ago, I purchased some early bottles that originally contained Lemp Beer. I have never heard of Lemp Beer, but assume they must be worth more than the 25 cents each I paid for them. - Robert, Naperville, Ill. A: Adam Lemp began brewing beer in St. Louis in either 1838 or 1840 (the...
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